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

Learn all you need to know about huperzine A including: -What it is -Where it's derived from -Its brain benefits

-The research on who should (or shouldn't) take it -And an at-home protocol for taking it

Join me.

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30989926/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10678121/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34924395/

• GNC HERBAL PLUS® Huperzine A 50 MCG - 50 Capsules: https://www.gnc.com/brain-memory-support/196312.html

• Double Wood Huperzine-A 200MCG - 120 capsules: https://www.amazon.com/Huperzine-Double-Wood-Supplements-L-Huperzine/dp/B0767MS2KF

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00:00 Intro

01:28 What is huperzine A?

03:32 The science behind huperzine A's benefits

07:02 My personal experience with huperzine A

08:57 Does huperzine A have PROVEN benefits?

13:34 Potential side effects

14:47 The protocol

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*Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.

Depending on where you send your stool sample, you can end up with different stool test results.

What this means is that your treatment plan could look very different depending on the stool test you use. This also means that a stool test may not be the best way to actually start healing your gut.

Instead of spending time and money on (potentially inaccurate) stool tests, I'll tell you 4 things you can do that will make a difference for your gut health.

Join me.

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4647607/#:~:text=brain%20injury%20rehabilitation.-,Asymptomatic%20C.,inpatients%20%5B38%E2%80%9342%5D.

• What is Leaky Gut? https://drruscio.com/what-is-leaky-gut/

• Probiotics for Gut Health: https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-gut-health

• Build an Elimination Diet: https://drruscio.com/elimination-diet-meal-plan/

• Gut-Healing Diets: https://drruscio.com/gut-healing-diet/

• The Paleo Diet: https://drruscio.com/paleo-diet

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

• Low FODMAP Diet Guide: https://drruscio.com/getlowfodmapguide/

• Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources

00:00 Intro

00:59 What is a Split Test?

01:40 The Split Tests Results

02:34 Why My Thoughts on Stool Testing Changed

05:53 Different Results Mean Different Treatment

10:17 Zonulin: A Key Finding

12:23 The Second Split Test

14:30 You're Doing Yourself a Disservice

14:54 4 Tools for GI Healing

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An emerging therapy is the use of MDMA for PTSD, as well as other psychedelics for mental health. Listen in as Allison A Feduccia PhD explains the promising potential of psychedelics for mental health.

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31572236/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33221932/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34114250/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33408811/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33235285/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30196397/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34708874/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34150406/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34063505/

• I Feel the Love book: https://www.amazon.com/Feel-Love-Quest-Connection-Fractured/dp/1635579570

• Psychedelic Support: https://psychedelic.support/resources/author/alli/

• Realms of the Human Unconscious: Observations from LSD Research by Stanislav Grof:

• https://www.amazon.com/Realms-Human-Unconscious-Observations-Research/dp/1788163710/ref=sr_1_6?qid=1690851486&refinements=p_27%3AStanislav+Grof&s=books&sr=1-6

• Maps (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies): https://maps.org/

• Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources

00:00 Intro

03:13 Allison's Background

04:47 Pharmaceutical Use to Party Drug and Back

10:52 The Therapeutical Benefits of Psychedelics

14:57 How & Why Does MDMA Work?

17:20 Does it affect the Limbic System?

19:35 Post-Therapeutic Effects

21:01 MDMA for PTSD

24:44 Psychedelic Protocol

30:47 Side-Effects & Risks

34:49 More Healing Stories

40:50 Other Resources

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Today I'll break down the science of probiotics, specifically how they provide the four health benefits of improving:

-Sibo & dysbiosis

-Leaky gut

-Brain inflammation

-And the stress response

Tune in to hear just how powerful probiotics are for your health.

Leaky Gut

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37168869/

Overgrowths

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28267052/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24004101/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21381407/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23703468/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16798698/

IBS

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35433498/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33014892/

IBD

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33555375/

Constipation

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32005532/

Antibiotic Side-Effects

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36382780/

Depression

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35348020/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35944425/

Stress Response

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36178333/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28483500/

Brain Fog

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33157148/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35185522/

Probiotic Safety

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24405164/

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00:00 Intro

00:52 Probiotic Backstory

03:41 How Powerful Probiotics Are for the Gut

07:56 Improve Gut Health, Improve Brain Health

11:09 The Limbic System

13:44 How to Find a Good Probiotic

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Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g

*Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.

In this episode, I share the latest research updates on probiotics.

As you'll see, today's research covers an exciting and wide range of conditions, such as using probiotics for:

-Brain health

-Metabolic health

-Body composition

-Infection

-Cognition

-Blood pressure

-And more

Join me to stay in step with the latest research on probiotics, gut health, and overall wellness.

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36653035/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36986088/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36986145/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36705359/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36655084/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35487505/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36414567/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37000812/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35512770/

• What are the signs you need probiotics?: https://drruscio.com/what-are-the-signs-you-need-probiotics/

• More about probiotics for weight loss: https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-weight-loss/

• The best supplements for brain health: https://drruscio.com/supplements-for-brain-health/

• Probiotics for oral health: https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-oral-health/

• Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources

00:00 Intro

00:50 Cognition & Memory

03:55 Depression

05:56 Autism

07:24 Single vs Multi-Species

09:06 Metabolism

13:17 Blood pressure

14:26 Weight loss

14:53 Muscle mass

17:30 Infections

19:04 Oral dysbiosis

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*Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.

Cordila's mold exposure story might sound familiar—she suddenly hit a wall of symptoms like nausea, fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and more, and reached the end of her rope trying to find a solution.

When she finally made her way to the clinic after a year of being stuck in Rome and many years of a chronic illness, we were able to help her find relief from her mold symptoms.

Tune in to hear Cordila's fascinating journey and what we did to finally make the difference for her health.

• Brain retraining & the Gupta program: https://drruscio.com/retrain-brain-fix-gut/

• Improving mold toxicity with protein and exercise: https://drruscio.com/improving-mold-by-optimizing-protein-and-exercise/

• Why protein is so important to your health: https://drruscio.com/protein-intake-is-crucial-for-your-health/

• Mold toxicity symptoms & treatment: https://drruscio.com/mold-toxicity/

• When is mold testing worth it?: https://drruscio.com/mycotoxin-testing/

• Is it seasonal allergies or mold?: https://drruscio.com/allergy-to-mold/

• The importance of high-protein meals: https://drruscio.com/high-protein-meals/

• How to get a 30g protein breakfast: https://drruscio.com/30g-protein-breakfast/

• Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources

00:00 Intro

02:42 Cordila's Story

14:03 Cordila's Symptoms

16:23 The Test Results

19:40 Addressing Preexisting POTS

22:19 "Treat Mold Like a House Fire"

27:07 What We Did & Didn't Do

37:43 The Importance of Protein

40:03 Macronutrition & Calories

47:28 Brain Injury Support

49:19 Cordila's Current State

57:06 Chronic Illness & Your Mindset

01:01:00 Neurology: Dismiss or Support

01:10:36 Closing Remarks

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Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g

*Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.

Is exercise good for the gut microbiome?

It may not come as a surprise that it is. But not all exercises are equal when it comes to benefiting the microbiome.

Tune in to hear why this non-dietary factor impacts gut health and a research-backed protocol for gut-friendly exercise.

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36986264/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34179053/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35766861/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33763441/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36454911/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30843436/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28881908/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36986264/

• Does exercise impact gut health with Lucy Mailing: https://drruscio.com/does-exercise-impact-gut-health/

• Signs you're exercising too hard with Mike T Nelson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiA4tmh-_wA

• How to change your lifestyle: https://drruscio.com/how-to-change-your-lifestyle/

• Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources

00:00 Intro

01:14 GI anatomy snapshot

05:35 Exercise & the microbiota

08:05 Factchecking the physiology

10:40 Exercise for IBD

11:57 The Protocol

13:08 Moderate-high intensity exercises

13:34 The importance of consistency

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#gut health #microbiota #microbiome

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.

Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g

*Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.

Does being a weekend warrior work? Do you get worthwhile health benefits?

Today I'll break down what the research shows about the weekend warrior method, including its benefits and limitations.

Join me to learn how to get the most out of being a weekend warrior.

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34554363/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35304603/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35269492/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36994180/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22470299/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35301183/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26092138/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35784236/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31095082/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34978668/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36315020/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35788615/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15383407/#:~:text=In%20stratified%20analysis%2C%20among%20men,CI%3A%200.21%2C%200.81).

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30138219/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16874148/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33958319/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27444976/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29293447/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35228201/

• Polar H9 HRM: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08411DQ96?tag=healthline-subtag-20&ascsubtag=bbbd4c58-5424-4eed-9bf3-5dd341cb5eea&correlationId=bbbd4c58-5424-4eed-9bf3-5dd341cb5eea

• Fitbit Luxe: https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/products/trackers/luxe?rvo_aff=1&rvo_brandid=8e442714-04d1-45b1-a519-8636148ba591&rvo_prodid=84ec3cc7-2373-46a2-bb87-3f8e1e69a2dd&rvo_subid=84ec3cc7-2373-46a2-bb87-3f8e1e69a2dd&rvo_subid2=%2Bwhere&correlationId=254e69d0-d580-4eff-b1f4-996a98a04d42

• Apple Watch: https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Watch-Midnight-Aluminum-Always/dp/B0BDJ9FCYP?asc_source=verso&asc_campaign=64677ce788479249e0cc2920%7C47Yv9Aumzj3cKPtWFQvdAe&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wired.com%2Fgallery%2Fbest-heart-rate-monitors%2F&ascsubtag=64677ce788479249e0cc2920&tag=w050b-20

• My interview with Mike T Nelson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiA4tmh-_wA

• Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources

00:00 Intro

00:53 The physiology of exercise

07:30 Exercise impacts on longevity

10:25 Weekend warrior benefits

12:37 Intensity needed

14:03 Calculating max heart rate

15:45 Health wearable recs

16:33 Strength training

17:30 Exercise & certain conditions

18:31 Weekend warrior: Injuries

19:25 Recap

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#gut health #weekend warrior #exercise

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*Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.

Wondering if you need HCl to help rectify stomach acid levels?

Today I'll walk you through:

-What HCl is

-How it works

-Symptoms that tell you that you need it

-The truth about stomach acid

-And a protocol to get started with

Please join me.

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507793/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25994564/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11256493/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28770351/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35565722/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23980906/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25274610/

• How to Take Betaine HCl: https://drruscio.com/betaine-hcl/

• Mason's Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfj7vSA1mmk

• Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources

00:00 Intro

00:48 The physiology of digestion

03:48 Stomach acid & probiotics

06:20 How common is low acid?

08:56 Symptoms of low acid

10:45 Risk factors

14:49 Why does acid cause symptoms?

17:55 What about testing?

20:33 Protocol to safely take HCl

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#gut health #health and wellness #microbiome

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.

Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g

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Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic category with many proven gut health benefits.

Until recently, it was thought that those with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) should not only avoid saccharomyces boulardii, but probiotics altogether.

Today I'm going to share some exciting updates that show something quite counter to this thought.

Join me to hear more about SIBO and how you can help improve it with a simple, research-backed protocol.

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546634/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36294338/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20458757/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35628700/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33746935/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36630947/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31126033/

• Probiotics used in study: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074PY8734?tag=florastor-us-st-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1

• My S. Boulardii probiotics: https://store.drruscio.com/products/sacchromyces-boulardii-probiotic

• Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources

00:00 Intro

00:53 Defining SIBO

02:38 S. boulardii origin & benefits

04:40 Impact of S. boulardii on SIBO

06:55 An S. boulardii protocol

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Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g

*Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.