Michael Ruscio is a doctor, clinical researcher and best-selling author whose practical ideas on healing chronic illness have made him an influential voice in functional and alternative medicine. His work has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals and he speaks at integrative medical conferences across the globe. Dr. Ruscio also runs an influential website and podcast at DrRusio.com, as well as his clinical practice located in northern California.

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TOPICS:

1:30 Intro to Dr. Ruscio

2:05 Mike’s functional medicine interest and background

7:07 Objectivity and keeping a level head in alternative medicine

9:15 Over-diagnosis of hypothyroidism: an example

12:50 The dangers of confirmation and survivorship bias for practitioners

17:00 Mike’s clinical approach is based on principles, not protocols

19:30 avoid over-complicating things: mental perspective is very important

24:00 the gut as a source of inflammation, without gut symptoms

26:35 gut health and your brain, skin, arthritis and thyroid

29:30 the gut-thyroid connection

35:25 Mike’s time between patients, research and education

40:20 where to find Mike

41:00 final thought: don’t stress and strive for perfection

Guest: Dr. Mike Ruscio

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Host: Jason Moore

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Show notes:

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