Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

Dealing with poor gut health? Stress? A host of other health issues? Herbal medicine has a remedy for that! I sit down with herbalist Olivia Amitrano to discuss how different herbs can improve several areas of health. Watch now!

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➡️The MOST Effective SIBO Treatments:

https://youtu.be/gP4GWWDDFOY?si=JMpvIsRS2RJBUHns

➡️One Proven & Simple Supplement for Depression:

https://youtu.be/Plc91hKwvsY?si=-FUxzjWKk5hXC0HN

➡️Fix Hormone Imbalances with New Research Findings:

https://youtu.be/AohFXERnpVE?si=tjEnSb9xxnQp7mgy

➡️Get Rid Of Candida & SIFO in 4 Simplified Steps (Works Fast):

https://youtu.be/EenuIwuJ7h0?si=o8jXyjBmHrIHHeqQ

➡️Does Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Impact Mental Health?:

https://youtu.be/hbGKRUq5PNM?si=FlmEFT-LZXf7qOMM

➡️NEW Science-Backed Ways to Improve Fatigue, Insomnia, Stress:

https://youtu.be/kEmj83EIfyU?si=beA_2BlBHZMhhEfk

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➡️Oil of Oregano Benefits: How This Herbal Antimicrobial Can Help Your Health: https://drruscio.com/oil-of-oregano-benefits/

➡️Black Cumin – A New Herbal Treatment for Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Autoimmunity: https://drruscio.com/black-cumin/

➡️Antimicrobial Agents: When and How They May Help Your Health:

https://drruscio.com/antimicrobial-agents/

➡️Antimicrobials vs. Antibacterials for Brain Fog, Gut Issues, and More:

https://drruscio.com/antimicrobial-vs-antibacterial/

➡️The Best Way to Use Antimicrobials for Gut Health, Brain Health, and More: https://drruscio.com/antimicrobials/

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:06 What is herbal medicine?

21:41 How relationships affect our health

25:16 Adaptogens

33:55 Classes of herbs

37:00 Improving stress and mental health

42:34 Gut health remedies

52:17 Herbs to avoid

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Castor oil is growing in popularity as a natural remedy that holds surprising health benefits! Does this miracle oil really improve constipation, skin health and more? In this episode, I'll break down the best uses of castor oil - all backed by the latest research!

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➡️Get Rid Of Candida & SIFO in 4 Simplified Steps (Works Fast): https://youtu.be/EenuIwuJ7h0?si=7GEtvJYr5EHTyxcl

➡️Gut Health Q&A: Constipation, Bloating, Eczema & Parasites: https://youtu.be/pCZ0nK7Hz9E?si=UPWSwMPMjGhsJgWZ

➡️New Research to Resolve Constipation, Food Reactivity & Reflux: https://youtu.be/mKqpq5eeEUw?si=AWuzLOEUbIT89m_M

➡️How to Improve Fatigue, SIBO, and Joint Pain in 3 Days: https://youtu.be/v4TQn19Pgj0?si=U449WXI6NrGZdFF_

➡️Bloating, Constipation, Brain Fog & Joint Pain Resolved:

https://youtu.be/DIc_gyPP8Nc?si=dkrISqIGEsRqPqBl

➡️How to Heal Arthritis with Diet and Lifestyle Changes - Susie's Story:

https://youtu.be/-bRfm2Ckj-A?si=aok1uZJEbA4qIHwH

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Castor Oil Cold-Pressed Softgels: https://bit.ly/3JEaSzJ

Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil (Amazon): https://amzn.to/44CbRuh

Zinc and Castor Oil Cream (Amazon): https://amzn.to/44nClzo

Blink Eyedrops for Dry Eyes (Amazon): https://bit.ly/3QqzBLX

Pure Organic Castor Oil Roll On For Lips, Eyebrows, Under Eyes, Eyelashes and Cuticles: https://bit.ly/3WoRRsL

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➡️Fungal Infections: What Is the Strongest Candida Killer?: https://drruscio.com/strongest-candida-killer/

➡️Effective Anti-Aging Treatments for Hair Loss and Skin: https://drruscio.com/anti-aging-treatments/

➡️Constipation — Beyond the Basics with Gastroenterologist Dr. Leonard Weinstock:https://drruscio.com/constipation-beyond-basics-gastroenterologist-dr-leonard-weinstock/

📉Castor Oil: National Library of Medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551626/

📉Preparation of Ricinoleic Acid from Castor Oil: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jos/71/6/71_ess21226/_pdf/-char/en

📉Castor oil and diclofenac sodium in patients with osteoarthritis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19288533/

📉Castor Oil in Bowel Preparation Regimens for Colon Capsule Endoscopy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36428855/

📉Efficacy in bowel movement and change of gut microbiota on adult functional constipation patients treated with probiotics-containing products: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38238054/

📉Efficacy and Safety of Over-the-Counter Therapies for Chronic Constipation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33767108/

📉Antimicrobial action of sodium hypochlorite and castor oil solutions for denture cleaning - in vitro evaluation:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26313346/

📉Efficacy of castor oil cream in treating infraorbital hyperpigmentation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37927123/

📉Low-concentration homogenized castor oil eye drops for noninflamed obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12414410/

📉Effect of castor oil emulsion eyedrops on tear film composition and stability: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19963428/

📉Topical periocular castor oil treatment for blepharitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32422285/

📉Role and Mechanisms of Phytochemicals in Hair Growth and Health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37259355/

📉Effect of Castor Oil on Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35837141/

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Does intermittent fasting really increase your risk of heart disease? I analyze the latest claims made by the American Heart Association (AHA) on the dangers of intermittent fasting, and guide you towards the best fasting habits - backed by science!

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➡️The 10 BEST Foods for Leaky Gut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5yXO71ZDec&t=861s

➡️The 10 WORST Foods for Leaky Gut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3Y7XNUwg7k&t=1s

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➡️The Power of Probiotics: Regulate Glucose Levels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx7sUKWNs6M

➡️How Much Should You Walk for the Best Health Benefits? Hint It's NOT 10,000 Steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fraJhGZuotw&list=PLCb-zbL-27YkGzZjceIaB23rPD5udhG6E&index=28

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➡️What to Know About Intermittent Fasting For Women Over 50: https://drruscio.com/fasting-for-women-over-50/

➡️Gut Microbiome Benefits of Intermittent Fasting:https://drruscio.com/fasting-improves-bacterial-diversity/

➡️How Long Does Intermittent Fasting Take to Work?: https://drruscio.com/how-long-does-if-take-to-work/

📉AHA Main Study Abstract: https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/20343/presentation/379

📉Intermittent Fasting Study Sparks Debate Over Increases in CV Mortality: https://www.tctmd.com/news/intermittent-fasting-study-sparks-debate-over-increases-cv-mortality

📉Association of low muscle mass and obesity with increased all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in US adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38111085/

📉time-restricted eating in healthy volunteers without obesity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35194047/

📉Does early time-restricted eating reduce body weight and preserve fat-free mass in adults? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38335858/

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Treating small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can be an unnecessarily complicated process. Today, I want to pinpoint the most common mistakes in SIBO treatments, and guide you towards the best solutions for healing your gut health.

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➡️What is SIBO? Signs & Natural Treatment Options: https://youtu.be/3OjefHfOx2I?si=iZ0oCIdBWjHOZvj-

➡️5 SIBO Symptoms To Watch Out For - Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: https://youtu.be/wmKxwSlf1iU?si=kr9ySpvKsS63fa2X

➡️Reduce Methane Dominant SIBO with TWO Simple Supplements: https://youtu.be/xhEJ-1Mx54w?si=4YuG_gkuRDDHtyVs

➡️The MOST Effective SIBO Treatments: https://youtu.be/gP4GWWDDFOY?si=RqK45GtnKtRKj4_e

➡️Probiotic Proof: Saccharomyces boulardii Helps Improve SIBO: https://youtu.be/jzHaYRQZ9wI?si=vO9ZnsFgSFMXhtCm

➡️IBS Treatment Mistakes People MUST STOP Making | Dr. Alex Ford: https://youtu.be/PjbcH1nWwpE?si=o3qh6WIg9QsohJMd

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➡️The Ultimate 3-Step SIBO Treatment Guide: https://drruscio.com/sibo-treatments/

➡️What Are the Signs of SIBO?: https://drruscio.com/what-is-sibo/

➡️Reduce Methane Dominant SIBO with TWO Simple Supplements: https://drruscio.com/reduce-methane-dominant-sibo/

➡️How to Interpret SIBO Test Results & Improve Food Intolerances: https://drruscio.com/read-sibo-test-results-overcome-food-intolerances/

➡️What Is Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO and How Is It Treated?: https://drruscio.com/hydrogen-sulfide-sibo/

📉SIBO in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31913194/

📉Validity of lactulose hydrogen breath test for diagnosing SIBO in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24641100/

📉Rifaximin therapy and lactulose hydrogen breath test in diarrhea-predominant IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32532214/

📉Low-FODMAP Diet for IBS in Remission of IBD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36364824/

DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.

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Think you may have Candida and Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth (SIFO)? In today's episode, I help you spot the warning signs and guide you towards the best treatments to improve your gut and overall health.

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➡️Get Rid Of Candida & SIFO in 4 Simplified Steps (Works Fast): https://youtu.be/EenuIwuJ7h0?si=JKDr3Jiw1qirLDH6

➡️Does the Elemental Diet Work for SIFO & Dysbiosis?: https://youtu.be/mgptjUr4BPY?si=mpm-IEikOQ2ByZ2q

➡️Should I Avoid the Elemental Diet If I Have Candida?:

https://youtu.be/ZW8cVfPtHX0?si=p4Bm94jV6thrbbwq

➡️Probiotics Improve Leaky Gut, IBS & Candida [New Science]:

https://youtu.be/RZ_R4dPvAAI?si=qBf2ltwXFgjKJiz2

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➡️What Is Candida? 5 Facts You May Not Know: https://drruscio.com/what-is-candida/

➡️What Causes Candida Overgrowth—and What Can You Do About It?: https://drruscio.com/what-causes-candida/

➡️The Unexpected Truth About Candida and Gut Health: https://drruscio.com/candida-and-gut-health/

📉Candidiasis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32809459/

📉Candida Albicans: The Virulence Factors and Clinical Manifestations of Infection: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33499276/

📉The gut, the bad and the harmless: Candida albicans as a commensal and opportunistic pathogen in the intestine: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32604030/

📉Dysmotility and proton pump inhibitor use are independent risk factors for small intestinal bacterial and/or fungal overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23574267/

📉Gut dysbiosis in severe mental illness and chronic fatigue: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33558650/

📉Fungal feelings in the irritable bowel syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36723172/

📉Altered gut bacterial-fungal interkingdom networks in patients with current depressive episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32533650/

📉Increased risk of chronic fatigue syndrome following infection: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37951920/

📉Reduced diversity and altered composition of the gut microbiome in individuals with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27338587/

📉Effects of oestrogen on vulvovaginal candidosis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34699636/

📉Onychomycosis: An Updated Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31738146/

📉Gastrointestinal Candida colonisation promotes sensitisation against food antigens by affecting the mucosal barrier in mice: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16423887/

📉Interplay between Candida albicans and Lactic Acid Bacteria in the Gastrointestinal Tract: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34259567/

📉Limited effect of refined carbohydrate dietary supplementation on colonization of the gastrointestinal tract of healthy subjects by Candida albicans: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10357735/

📉The dietary modification and treatment of intestinal Candida overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30166063/

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Leaky gut can get better or worse depending on your diet and health routine. I'll break down how some foods can affect your gut health, and what to incorporate into your diet in order to heal.

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➡️The 10 BEST Foods for Leaky Gut: https://youtu.be/f5yXO71ZDec?si=bEeXsGTkTE2GTebV

➡️8 Signs Your Gut is LEAKY: https://youtu.be/7QER7XXJ5CM?si=dkZbfDxqabC2Keai

➡️Why You Have Food Intolerances & How to Improve Them:https://youtu.be/y-LNHKlk5Oc?si=byIybjNU13vE9yjO

➡️The 10 WORST Foods for Leaky Gut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3Y7XNUwg7k

➡️The 4 MOST Effective Leaky Gut Treatments: https://youtu.be/MW1ezm3d0JQ?si=WUIlk0UuCDX_YB_i

➡️Is the Low FODMAP Diet Effective for IBS Long Term? [New Research]: https://youtu.be/dCAfijW83nA?si=nlWnkC081ckQCcUy

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00:00 Intro

00:25 Affects of leaky gut

03:32 Foods to avoid or limit

09:58 Add these to your diet

18:32 Controversial foods

📉Ethanol impairs intestinal barrier function in humans: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25226407/

📉Risk thresholds for alcohol consumption: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29676281/

📉Ultra-processed foods and food additives in gut health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38388570/

📉Effects of Pesticides on Gut Microbiome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33628766/

📉 Higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations and lower incidence of pesticide residues in crops: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24968103/

📉A polyphenol-rich dietary pattern improves intestinal permeability: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33388204/

📉Effects of kefir or milk supplementation on zonulin in overweight subjects: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32171508/

📉Lacto-fermented sauerkraut improves symptoms in IBS patients independent of product pasteurisation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30256365/

📉Kimchi improves irritable bowel syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35721806/

📉Histamine intolerance-like symptoms in healthy volunteers after oral provocation with liquid histamine:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15603203/

📉Randomised placebo-controlled trial of dietary glutamine supplements for IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30108163/

📉Gut microbiota richness and composition and dietary intake of overweight pregnant women are related to serum zonulin concentration: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27466607/

📉Efficacy of a curcumin extract (Curcugen™) on gastrointestinal symptoms and intestinal microbiotas: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33478482/

📉The use of curcumin in ulcerative colitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32751776/

📉Turmeric anti-inflammatory and cell-damage: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02815475

📉Peppermint oil for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24100754/

📉Whole grains, dietary fibers and the human gut microbiota: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32178621/

📉Serum zonulin and its diagnostic performance in non-coeliac gluten sensitivity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32060130/

📉Fructan, rather than gluten, induces symptoms in patients with self-reported non-celiac gluten sensitivity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29102613/

📉Psychological and gastrointestinal symptoms of patients with IBS on a Low-FODMAP diet: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34371976/

📉Lactose malabsorption in adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28690131/

📉The US population-level burden of cow's milk allergy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35539895/

📉Effect of non-nutritive sweeteners on the gut microbiota: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37111090/

📉Effect of vegetable oils on intestinal microbiota and permeability in overweight women: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33509504/

📉Effects of repeated heating on fatty acid composition of plant-based cooking oils: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35053923/

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is often diagnosed when symptoms don't have an obvious cause. But anyone with IBS symptoms knows it's a REAL condition. Dr. Alex Ford and I are share what irritable bowel syndrome treatments are getting wrong—and how to start feeling better.

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➡️The Pros & Pitfalls of Getting Tested for IBS

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00:00 Intro

04:40 What is IBS?

12:00 The problem with restrictive diets

14:35 Prevalence of SIBO in IBS patients

21:06 The gut-brain connection

25:25 Antidepressant effects on the gut

33:30 Do probiotics work for IBS?

40:28 IBS symptoms

47:06 Treatment options

Ford's Research

📉Efficacy of Probiotics in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37541528/

📉Antibiotics and Probiotics for IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37184752/

📉Amitriptyline at Low-Dose and Titrated for IBS as Second-Line Treatment in primary care: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37858323/

📉Disorders of gut-brain interaction: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35781806/

📉Rome IV Criteria: https://theromefoundation.org/rome-iv/rome-iv-criteria/

📉Global prevalence of IBS according to Rome III or IV criteria: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32702295/

📉IBS and the Gut Microbiome: A Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37048642/

📉Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM affects colonic mucosal opioid receptor expression: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24853043/

📉Interactions between symptoms and psychological status in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36178333/

📉Probiotics fortify intestinal barrier function: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37168869/

📉Probiotics for Preventing and Treating SIBO: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28267052/

📉The effects of probiotics on constipation in adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32005532/

📉The effect of multistrain probiotics on constipation in the elderly: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35927504/

📉Efficacy of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37772692/

📉Outcome-Specific Efficacy of Different Probiotic Strains in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37686889/

📉Strain-specific and outcome-specific efficacy of probiotics for IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34712929/

📉Efficacy of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37772692/

📉Efficacy of a low FODMAP diet in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34376515/

📉Dietary glutamine supplements for post infectious IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30108163/

📉Peppermint oil for IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24100754/

📉Efficacy and Safety of Peppermint Oil in [...] Patients With IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31470006/

📉The IBS Outcome Study (IBSOS): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22846389/

📉Treatments for diarrhea-predominant IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30194692/

📉Comparing probiotic and drug interventions in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35848115/

📉Probiotics, prebiotics, and low FODMAP diet for IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30935559/

📉Anti-inflammatory effect of amitriptyline in a rat model of acetic acid-induced colitis: the involvement of the TLR4/NF-kB signaling pathway: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33336463/

📉An Investigation on in vitro and in vivo Antimicrobial Properties of the Antidepressant: Amitriptyline Hydrochloride: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24031539/

📉Amitriptyline modifies the visceral hypersensitivity response to acute stress in the IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19076934/

📉Effect of a tricyclic antidepressant on small intestinal motility in health and diarrhea-predominant IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7821126/

📉Recurrence of depression after discontinuation of long-term amitriptyline treatment: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6800270/

📉Long-term amitriptyline in chronic depression: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3894196/

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Many have heard of Lyme Disease, but did you know it's just one of many other vector-borne illnesses? I sit down with Dr. Tania Dempsey to discuss vector infections as well as the best testing and treatment options.

• Gut Health Q&A: Constipation, Bloating, Eczema & Parasites https://youtu.be/pCZ0nK7Hz9E?si=fd461XuCvAM2UYRq

• The Most Effective Brain Health Diets & Supplements https://youtu.be/j0b-5ovJJwc?si=7upHV9wGEynfiAYA

• NEW Science-Backed Ways to Improve Fatigue, Insomnia, Stress https://youtu.be/kEmj83EIfyU?si=4zdZsOIG3GlLP7dO

• Is it Regular Bloat or MCAS Bloat? https://youtu.be/zd_LXtkOhac?si=v7cd8NFCTHRkvGQ9

• Has Your Recovery from Mold Exposure Plateaued? https://youtu.be/AvcBBMY1iB4?si=hBqfYEpyQ8tJHf5f

• The MOST Effective SIBO Treatments https://youtu.be/gP4GWWDDFOY?si=9KuXZCfttqa7H_wM

• 4 Simple Ways to Improve Gut Issues (That AREN'T a Stool Test) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuTKXRyDKDg&t=111s

• Horowitz Lyme -MSIDS Questionaire https://restorativehealthclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Horowitz_LymeDiseaseQuestionnairev.pdf

• T-lab FISH test https://www.tlabdx.com/

• IGeneX test https://igenex.com/

• Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) with Dr. Tania Dempsey https://drruscio.com/mcas-symptoms-with-tania-dempsey/

• Do You Have These Unusual Symptoms of Lyme Disease? https://drruscio.com/unusual-symptoms-of-lyme-disease/

• The Connection Between Lyme Disease and Your Gut https://drruscio.com/lyme-disease-and-your-gut/

• Lyme Disease Causing Chronic SIBO https://drruscio.com/lyme-disease-causing-chronic-sibo-dr-rahbar-episode-33/

• Do Parasite Cleanses Really Work? https://drruscio.com/parasite-cleanse/

• How to Get Rid of Brain Fog: Your Action Plan https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-rid-of-brain-fog/

• Best Diet for Brain Health https://drruscio.com/best-diet-for-brain-health/

• Best Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Diet https://drruscio.com/mcas-diet/

00:00 Intro

02:59 What is and is not Lyme disease

04:04 Vector-borne infections

09:23 Approaches to treatment

14:21 Symptoms of vector-borne infections

20:57 Efficacy of testing

33:05 Tests we recommended

39:09 Exploring treatment options

46:35 Hyperbaric Oxygen and IV Ozone

52:40 Vitamin IVs

57:10 Methylene Blue

01:05:29: Lumbrokinase

01:08:10 Finding the right care

• Tick-Borne Disease Diagnostics and Surveillance Methods

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37895430/

• Abnormal Laboratory Values for Vector-Borne Illness

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33511252/

• Empirical validation of the Horowitz MIDS Questionnaire for Lyme disease

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28919803/

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Have you recently heard about Akkermansia and wondered what it's all about?

We know it's a commensal bacteria that resides in the human gut, thriving in the mucus layer, but its popularity in the wellness world has many asking: Are the benefits truly substantial?

To answer this question let's go over some common claims and what the research actually tells us.

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• These Probiotics Improve Leaky Gut by 82%: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEt0kdT5AOU&t=239s

• NEW Science-Backed Ways to Improve Fatigue, Insomnia, Stress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEmj83EIfyU&t=8s

Read Next:

• Why Probiotic Biodiversity is More Important than Strain: https://drruscio.com/what-is-the-best-probiotic-strain/

• The Best Probiotic Protocol? The Triple Therapy Approach: https://drruscio.com/triple-therapy-probiotic-protocol/

00:00 Intro

02:06 What is Akkermansia?

04:29 "Only strain that lives and regulates the gut lining"

05:10 "Major part of the microbiome"

06:49 "Low levels are associated with poor gut health"

07:56 "Good for metabolism & gut health"

10:30 Beware of "Positive Publication Bias"

12:14 Other probiotics that improve gut health

12:54 Increasing Akkermansia naturally

17:49 Key takeaways

18:54 Recommended protocol

• Akkermansia muciniphila: 18 years after its first discovery https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgstr.2022.1024393/full

• Akkermansia muciniphila, a human intestinal mucin-degrading bacterium https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15388697/

• Role of Akkermansia in Human Diseases: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37111034/

• Akkermansia muciniphila improves glucose homeostasis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33820962/

• Spatial Characteristics of Colonic Mucosa-Associated Gut Microbiota in Humans https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34223947/

• Next-Generation Probiotic in Modulating Human Metabolic Homeostasis and Disease Progression https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36835309/

• Gut Bifidobacteria Populations in Human Health and Aging https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27594848/

• Akkermansia muciniphila in the Human GI Tract https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30041463/

• Intestinal Lactobacillus in health and disease, a driver or just along for the ride? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28866243/

• Akkermansia lower in severe obesity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31265324/

• Impairment of Insulin Secretion and Glucose Homeostasis in Lean Type 2 Diabetes https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34085773/

• Akkermansia muciniphila in IBD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9853388/

• Mucosa-Associated Microbiota in Patients with IBS https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33271532/

• Differences in the Composition of Gut Microbiota between Patients with Parkinson's Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34884399/

• Gut microbiome of MS patients https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36113426/

• Probiotics fortify intestinal barrier function https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37168869/

• Outcome-Specific Efficacy of Different Probiotic Strains and Mixtures in IBS https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37686889/

• Clinical effects and gut microbiota changes of using probiotics, prebiotics or synbiotics in IBD https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33555375/

• Effects of probiotics on functional constipation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32005532/

• Probiotics for Preventing and Treating SIBO https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28267052/

• Probiotics as an effective therapeutic approach in alleviating depression symptoms https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35348020/

• Diets that differ in their FODMAP content alter the colonic luminal microenvironment https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25016597/

• Prebiotic Effect on Gut With Altered FODMAP Intake in Patients with Crohn's Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27077959/

• Efficacy of a low FODMAP diet in IBS https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34376515/

• Lipoprotein and Endotoxemia Improvement in Metabolic Syndrome with Gut Microbiota Modification https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31451009/

• Regulation of gut microbiome by keto diet https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36313018/

• Islamic fasting leads to an increased Akkermansia https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31854308/

• Strategies to promote Akkermansia https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30416539/

• Adjuvant Probiotics Attenuate Glycemic Levels and Inflammatory Cytokines in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35299968/

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Probiotics can be a great tool for improving H. Pylori, Diarrhea, IBS and other gut-related problems. I'll cover new research and probiotic protocols that will help you heal these common health issues.

And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments

• A Simple Probiotic Protocol to Improve IBS & Leaky Gut https://youtu.be/drayyAojUJA?si=dyOltvfzu7VZ6mcj

• What's the Best Probiotic for IBS? https://youtu.be/7quTmOpqJA4?si=au_0RY5K4JjBclRh

• What Type of Probiotic Should You Take? https://youtu.be/S8QNPqBGKJM?si=xUnzpfoYhriDbyKs

• The Best Supplements for the Gut Microbiome https://youtu.be/z1ipDsS7TY8?si=pLPHneHKH7ij59dS

• IBS Treatment Plan for Bloating, Constipation, and Diarrhea https://drruscio.com/ibs-treatment/

• Best Probiotic For Constipation https://drruscio.com/best-probiotic-for-constipation/

• Why Probiotics Are Important & A Simple Protocol To Get Started https://drruscio.com/why-probiotics-are-important/

• What You Should Know About IBS Probiotics https://drruscio.com/ibs-probiotics/

• Probiotic Benefits for Mother+Child & Histamine Intolerance https://drruscio.com/probiotic-benefits-for-motherchild-histamine-intolerance/

• How to Get the Best Benefit From Probiotics for Skin Health https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-skin/

00:00 Intro

01:01 IBS and its underlying conditions

04:35 Probiotics for constipation and diarrhea

08:13 Positive effects on H. Pylori treatment

09:48 Do probiotics increase weight loss?

14:29 Do probiotics affect exercise?

16:15 Skin health improvements

17:56 Benefits for colic

19:34 Probiotic protocol to start with

• Efficacy of Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotics in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37772692/

• Efficacy and Safety of Probiotics and Synbiotics for Constipation in Children: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37625312/

• Modern Probiotics for the Correction of Diarrhea and Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37801459/

• Probiotics Therapy for Adults with Diarrhea-Predominant IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36251040/

• The Effectiveness of Treatment with Probiotics in H. Pylori Eradication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37540067/

• L-Carnitine and Synbiotic Co-Supplementation on Women with Obesity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37929031/

• Microbiome-Targeted Therapies as an Adjunct to Traditional Weight Loss Interventions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36530587/

• Benefits of the Probiotics and Synbiotics Supplementation on Anthropometric Indices and Body Composition in Adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38030409/

• Effects of Probiotic/Synbiotic Supplementation on Body Weight in Patients with Diabetes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37085813/

• Effects of L-Carnitine Supplementation on Weight Loss and Body Composition: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32359762/

• Effects of Heat-Killed Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum TWK10 on Exercise, Fatigue, and Muscle Growth in Men: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37816697/

• Is There a Role for Modified Probiotics as Beneficial Microbes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28884589/

• Gut-Skin Axis: Microbial Dysbiosis and Skin Conditions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33670115/

• Probiotic Supplementation in Infant Atopic Dermatitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37345893/

• Infant Colic Represents Gut Inflammation and Dysbiosis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30177353/

• Microbiome of the First Stool After Birth and Infantile Colic: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32053826/

• Infant Microbiota in Colic: Problem Crying and Subsequent Child Behavior: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32279681/

• Reducing FODMAPs of Breastfeeding Mothers and Improvement Infantile Colic Symptoms: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30306603/

• Probiotic Supplementation and Breast Milk and Infant Gut Microbiome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37660760/

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