Dr. Myriah Hinchey and Dr. Michael Ruscio discuss gut-immune connections in chronic Lyme, SIBO, Candida, probiotics, elemental diets, low-histamine strategies, immune support, detoxification, and gut-based foundations for healing chronic illness.

In this episode of LymeBytes!, I sit down with Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC, a gut health and functional medicine expert, to explore one of the most foundational pieces of recovery in chronic Lyme disease: the gut-immune connection.

Dr. Ruscio explains how 70% of the body’s immune cells reside in the small intestine, and why gut dysfunction—through inflammation, malabsorption, and toxic burden—can sabotage even the best Lyme treatment. We break down how to distinguish bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) from fungal overgrowth (Candida), and why knowing your gut type is critical to choosing the right diet and therapeutic strategy.

We dive into Dr. Ruscio’s “Triple Therapy” probiotics approach, which combines Lactobacillus & Bifidobacterium, Saccharomyces boulardii, and soil-based strains for maximal gut clearance. He also covers advanced strategies for “stuck” patients, including short elemental diets, low-histamine adjustments, and the psychology of food to prevent over-restriction stress.

This episode is essential for anyone navigating chronic Lyme, co-infections, or persistent fatigue—because the gut is often the foundation for immune recovery, detox, and long-term healing.

Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC, is a functional medicine doctor and gut health expert. He specializes in SIBO, Candida, chronic Lyme, and autoimmune conditions. His work focuses on using diet, probiotics, and lifestyle strategies to restore gut integrity, support immune function, and improve systemic health.

Website: https://drruscio.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drruscio 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelruscio/ 

Myriah Hinchey, ND, FMAPS

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