
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare
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Ep 3175 Surprising Health Benefits of Sauna Therapy
Taking a sauna has long been a relaxing therapeutic modality in the spa, fitness and wellness communities, but did you know that sauna therapy offers important health benefits as well? The heat stress of saunas sets in motion a biochemical cascade of healing effects that can help improve cardiovascular issues, autoimmune disorders, and mental health as well as supporting detox and weight loss. Today's article discusses how sauna therapy affects the body and breaks down why they work, and covers practical tips for getting your sauna on. https://drruscio.com/sauna-therapy/ My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinstitute.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 316The Connection Between Lyme Disease and Your Gut
On today's podcast, I speak with Dr. Todd Maderis, ND, about the connection between Lyme disease and the gut. Abdominal pain, constipation, and discomfort are among the symptoms of Lyme that can complicate treatment for an already complicated disease. "Probably two-thirds of my patients that do walk in the door that either have a Lyme diagnosis or suspect they have Lyme, they're having GI symptoms," says Dr. Maderis. We also discuss other issues - including mold and allergens - that can factor into Lyme treatment, and how to address them. https://drruscio.com/lyme-disease-and-your-gut My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 315Hidden, Silent Reflux May Be Damaging Your Throat
If you have a chronic cough, frequent throat clearing, or a persistent sore throat, you may have a type of reflux disorder called LPR or "silent reflux" -- whether or not you also experience heartburn. On today's episode of the podcast, hear an audio read of our guide to identifying silent reflux and treating it naturally and effectively. https://drruscio.com/silent-reflux My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 315Ulcerative Colitis vs. Crohn's: How These Conditions Compare
bonusListen to our complete guide to the differences between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, including symptoms, causes, and testing and treatment options. Can SIBO or leaky gut contribute to IBD? Do elemental diets help? And did you know that the specific location of your abdominal pain can help to differentiate between Crohn's and ulcerative colitis? Listen for answers to these and more questions. https://drruscio.com/ulcerative-colitis-vs-crohns/ My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 314How to Fix Sleep Schedules Naturally
Adjusting your sleep schedule can lead to huge improvements in your overall health. Learn how your sleep cycle and circadian rhythm works, what can disrupt your sleep schedule, and get 6 key tips for how to get better sleep. https://drruscio.com/how-to-fix-sleep-schedule/ My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 314Does Chiropractic Care Work?
bonusDr. Devin Waterman, the chiropractor I see for my own aches and pains, helps to answer some common questions about chiropractic care. Learn what to look for (and avoid) in a chiropractor, what the research says, and common imbalances that musculoskeletal or chiropractic care can help with. Plus: Our thoughts on the field as a whole. https://drruscio.com/does-chiropractic-care-work/ My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 313High Performance Principles for Your Life and Health
Coach PJ Nestler and I talk about the integration between breath, movement, mindset, nutrition, and connection. Learn how you can look at everything in your life as performance, and actively improve your wellbeing with high performance principles and habits no matter where you're starting from or what your goals are. Plus: How to use extreme stressors like ice baths and sauna therapy without overdoing it, and strategies for adapting your response to fear. https://drruscio.com/high-performance-principles-for-your-life-and-health My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 312Answers on PCOS, Vertigo, and Chronic Infection Testing
Today we will cover listener questions, including… What should I do if I think my supplements for hormone balance are causing depression? Is there a connection between vertigo and SIBO? If I see giardia on a patient's GI MAP test, is it worth targeting and treating separate from other gut issues? Where in your hierarchy would you test for chronic infections and viruses like Lyme, herpes virus, and Epstein Barr? Should urine mycotoxin tests be provoked or unprovoked? I'm hearing mixed messages in the field. Is there a risk to staying on a low FODMAP diet for longer than 3-6 months? Is it ok to eat nutritional yeast? How should I protect my gut before, during, and after taking an antibiotic? https://drruscio.com/pcos-vertigo-giardia-testing-for-chronic-infections/ My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 312Antimicrobial Agents: When and How They May Help Your Health
bonusAntimicrobial agents include broad spectrum plant-based ingredients that are an option in tackling gut-related health problems. https://drruscio.com/antimicrobial-agents My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 311Meet Our New Functional Medicine Doctors
On today's episode, I'm excited to introduce Dr. Hannah and Dr. Omar, the two newest doctors at our functional medicine center. It has been a true privilege to be able to grow this team with sharp, thoughtful clinicians and other individuals who are really committed to providing a more methodical, balanced, and cost-effective approach to patient care. Get to know Dr. Hannah and Dr. Omar, their backgrounds, what led them to this team, and their perspectives on the field of functional medicine and our clinical model. https://drruscio.com/meet-our-new-functional-medicine-doctors/ My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 311Autoimmune Gastritis: What Is It, Could You Have It and How Is It Treated?
bonusAutoimmune gastritis causes reduced stomach acid and malabsorption of nutrients, but improving gut health and correcting vitamins deficiencies helps. https://drruscio.com/autoimmune-gastritis My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 310The Epidemic of False Hypothyroidism Diagnoses
On today's episode of the podcast, I'm sharing a conversation I had with Josh Trent about his personal experience being erroneously diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Unfortunately, Josh's story is very similar to the stories we hear in the clinic every week. Hypothyroidism is a real condition, but it's frequently misdiagnosed in functional medicine because of a theory about what TSH and T4 lab ranges should be-- even though research and clinical experience continue to disprove this. If you're wondering about your own hypothyroid diagnosis, lab results, thyroid medication, or how to really get to the bottom of your symptoms and improve your health, I hope you'll listen to this episode. https://drruscio.com/the-epidemic-of-false-hypothyroidism-diagnoses My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 310How to Improve Fatigue, SIBO, and Joint Pain in 3 Days
Randy shares how he used Elemental Heal to finally recover from ongoing SIBO, fatigue, reflux, inflammation, joint pain, and more. He had tried all kinds of things including diets, medications, and supplements, but results were either minimal, temporary, or would improve one set of symptoms while seeming to trigger another. But when he gave his gut a reset with Elemental Heal, he experienced significant improvements in energy, gut symptoms, and joint pain within days. Hear Randy's story in his own words, and our whole conversation, in this video. https://drruscio.com/how-to-improve-fatigue-sibo-and-joint-pain-in-3-days My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 309How to Heal from Post Concussion Syndrome Naturally
Dr. Titus Chiu breaks down how prior head trauma-- including mild trauma that you may not even have paid much attention to-- can lead to fatigue, depression, insomnia, IBS, food reactivity, and more. He also shares a number of insights into how to heal from prior trauma and post concussion syndrome, the connection between exercise intolerance and the brain, and how to optimize cognitive performance. https://drruscio.com/how-to-heal-from-post-concussion-syndrome-naturally My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 309How Effective are Multi-Strain Probiotics for IBS?
bonusLooking for a faster and better way to stay up to date on the cutting edge in functional medicine research? If so, this is for you. FFMR Plus consists of a weekly written brief on the newest and most impactful functional medicine studies, and a corresponding audio read with Gavin Guard. This free preview covers new and relevant research on multi-strain probiotics for IBS, parasitic infection as a cause of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, berberine for GI disorders, and more. https://drruscio.com/how-effective-are-multi-strain-probiotics-for-ibs My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 308Does This Parasite Influence IBS?
If you're looking for a faster and better way to stay up to date on the cutting edge in functional medicine research, this is for you. FFMR Plus consists of a weekly written brief on the newest and most impactful functional medicine studies, and a corresponding audio read with Gavin Guard. This free preview covers new and relevant research on guidelines for non-pharmacological IBS therapy, association between the parasite blastocystis hominis and IBS, rose oil for GERD, thyroid and obesity, diabetes and dementia, and more. https://drruscio.com/does-this-parasite-influence-IBS My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 308My Answers: Functional Medicine, My Morning Routine, and More
bonusOn today's episode of the podcast, we decided to do something a little different and have Dr. Joe from the clinic interview me. We covered some great questions from listeners, patients, and our own clinical team, and really dug deep into the motivation and thinking behind what I do. We also had some fun talking about morning routines, childhood memories, and pet peeves, all while sitting at a coffee shop. If you're curious about how I operate behind the scenes, what motivates us and what we aspire to at the clinic and within the functional medicine field, or if you just want to learn about my morning routine, give this a listen. https://drruscio.com/my-answers-functional-medicine-my-morning-routine-and-more My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 307How I'm Getting Mold Out of MY Home
When it comes to mold exposure, toxicity and health, what's really problematic, and what's not? I learned a lot while going through my own health struggle with brain fog and trouble sleeping related to mold in the home I was living in, and Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) Michael Schrantz has been one of the most valuable sources of balanced information throughout that journey. On today's podcast episode, Michael Schrantz is back to share his expert advice and insights on mold testing, mold removal, and health. https://drruscio.com/how-im-getting-mold-out-of-my-home My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 307New Research on IBS, Probiotics, Selenium, Thyroid, and More
bonusI'm so excited to announce the beginning of FFMR Plus, which consists of a weekly written brief on the most impactful and relevant functional medicine studies (summarized concisely), and a corresponding audio read. This represents 7-10 hours of reading and filtering to find the most useful and clinically relevant information on SIBO, probiotics, IBS, IBD, cognition, sleep apnea, diets (low FODMAP, Paleo, etc), hypothyroidism, and more. On today's podcast, listen to a free preview of FFMR Plus in which Gavin Guard of the Ruscio Institute covers new research on guidelines for IBS treatment, selenium for thyroid health, probiotics for the improvement of metabolic markers, and much more. https://drruscio.com/new-research-on-ibs-probiotics-selenium-thyroid-and-more My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 306Is Functional Medicine Stool Testing Validated?
Functional medicine stool testing can be a helpful tool when it comes to uncovering gut health issues or imbalances in bacteria that might be contributing to bloating, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, brain fog, and everything in between. But are functional medicine stool tests validated, and how do they compare to traditional stool tests? Dr. David Brady and Tony Hoffman from Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, which is the lab that provides the popular GI-MAP stool test, help to answer these questions and clear up some of the confusion surrounding functional medicine stool test methodology. We also talk about the importance of contextualizing test results, and how clinicians can combine the information they get from a functional medicine stool test with an individual's symptoms, history, and other test results to make better decisions about treatment. https://drruscio.com/is-functional-medicine-stool-testing-validated My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 306The Best Medicinal Mushrooms for Your Brain and Immune System
bonusOn today's podcast episode, I had an eye-opening conversation with Jeff Chilton about the world of medicinal mushrooms, and how to know that you're getting a good quality product. Jeff shares the benefits of reishi, lion's mane, chaga, and other mushrooms for brain health, immune system function, energy, and more, as well as tips for cooking with mushrooms and what to look for in mushroom products. Listen to the episode to learn more. https://drruscio.com/the-best-medicinal-mushrooms-for-your-brain-and-immune-system My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 305Answers on Antifungal Medication, Curcumin, and Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO
On today's podcast, we will cover listener questions, including… Will an oral antifungal medication destroy my gut? Do you recommend bismuth thiol biofilm disruptors for hydrogen sulfide SIBO? Does curcumin really help with inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis? Is there enough research to support this? What should I do if I suffer from burning pain in my stomach, and HCl, apple cider vinegar, and digestive enzymes don't help? How do I get off of the PPI I'm taking when I have reflux and EOE? My eczema of 10 years cleared up while I was on the modified fast and diet from Healthy Gut, Healthy You, but it's starting to come back as I add foods back in. What should I do? Do you recommend the peptide BPC-157 for gut issues? https://drruscio.com/answers-on-oral-antifungal-medication-bismuth-thiols-curcumin-stomach-acid My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 305How We Plan to Be the Best Functional Medicine Clinic
bonusOn today's episode of the podcast, I'm taking you behind the scenes to talk about some of the exciting new things we're doing at the clinic. We know that more tests, more supplements, more money, and more time spent in appointments don't lead to better results. At ACFM, we're actively doing and publishing research in order to document what does work, including upcoming research on triple probiotic therapy for SIBO. Listen for details on this and other exciting updates, reflections on the field of functional medicine, and some thoughts on what I've learned throughout my own health optimization journey. https://drruscio.com/how-we-plan-to-be-the-best-functional-medicine-clinic My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 304Can Peptides Improve Your Sleep and Health?
On today's podcast episode, I caught up with Dr. Kevin Wallace on the use of peptides for sleep, energy, performance, immune system function, and more. Dr. Wallace shares his insights from clinical experience with various peptides, and provides guidance on my own personal experimentation. . If you're curious about peptides and how they work, I encourage you to listen to this episode to learn more. https://drruscio.com/peptides-and-your-health My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 304The Best Phytonutrients for Your Brain and Immune System
bonusOn today's podcast episode, Dr. Susan Blum takes us behind the scenes of her functional beverage formulations, and shares some of the most powerful nutrients for brain function, heart health, and the immune system. We also talk about strategies for rotating ingredients and increasing the density and quality of nutrients you consume. https://drruscio.com/nutrition-and-your-immune-system My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 303Is Ozone Therapy a Helpful Treatment?
bonusCan ozone therapy help with the treatment of autoimmune disease, chronic pain, and inflammation? On today's podcast, I had a conversation with Dr. Akbar Khan to help answer these questions. While I remain apprehensive about recommending ozone therapy for conditions I treat based on the amount of evidence in support of its use, I appreciated this discussion and am open to the potential benefits, including those that may come to light with further research. If ozone therapy is something you're curious about, I encourage you to listen to this episode. https://drruscio.com/ozone-therapy My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 303What You Didn't Know About Insulin Resistance & Blood Sugar
On today's episode of the podcast, I talk with Dr. Ronesh Sinha about the importance of balancing blood sugar, misconceptions about insulin resistance, and the best ways to eat, exercise, and sleep for blood sugar optimization. We also talk about the problem with overdoing keto diets and fasting, and how to determine your ideal carb allocation. https://drruscio.com/glucose-monitoring-insulin-resistance-sleep-diet My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 302Strategies for Physical Mobility & Emotional Flexibility
Today on the podcast, Aaron Alexander and I go deep into the connections between physical mobility and emotional flexibility. Aaron's approach to health combines the musculoskeletal with the psychospiritual, and he shares a number of insights into how everything is connected within our bodies and minds. This episode is also packed with simple strategies for improving mobility, function, and overall health. https://drruscio.com/physical-mobility-emotional-flexibility My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 302Ketamine for Breakthroughs in Brain Health & Emotions
bonusOn today's podcast episode, I talk with Dr. Ken Adolph about how ketamine, a legal psychedelic, can be used as a tool to help break the cycle of ruminations for those with depression, anxiety, PTSD, past trauma, and maybe even for those with food or environmental reactivity. https://drruscio.com/ketamine-breakthroughs-in-brain-health-emotions My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 301Is Folic Acid Toxic? What the Research Really Says
Is folic acid really toxic for those with MTHFR gene polymorphisms? On today's podcast, I take a balanced look at the research to help answer this question. I also share a case study about how one woman's perimenopause symptoms were resolved with the help of conservative functional medicine, and a brief review research on modified citrus pectin as a heavy metal chelator. https://drruscio.com/is-folic-acid-toxic Join our growing community of clinicians today! https://drruscio.com/review-1dollar/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 301Surprising Causes of Chronic Bloating
bonusOn today's podcast episode, Dr. Debora Chasse shares her insights into a few surprising causes of chronic bloating and distention, including vagus nerve damage, lymphatic system blockages, and adhesions. We cover how to identify these issues, and techniques for healing. https://drruscio.com/bloating-distention-the-vagus-nerve-lymphatics-and-adhesions My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 300Is There Actually an Ideal "Thyroid Medication Ratio"?
Is there any truth to the claims that there's an ideal thyroid medication ratio? On today's podcast, I break down the research to answer this question. I also share a fascinating case study about the power of probiotics to resolve H. pylori, and a brief review of a study on psychedelics for treating depression. https://drruscio.com/ideal-thyroid-medication-ratio Join our growing community of clinicians today! https://drruscio.com/review-1dollar/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 300How to Improve Exercise Tolerance and Fatigue
bonusToday on the podcast, Dr. Mike T. Nelson is back to talk about how you can improve exercise tolerance, fatigue, stress, and recovery by gradually improving cardiovascular conditioning. He also explains a simple test you can perform yourself to determine your own cardiovascular conditioning. https://drruscio.com/fatigue-and-poor-recovery My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 299Insights: Pancreatic Insufficiency, Limbic Retraining and More
On today's podcast, I share key clinical insights from recent issues of the Future of Functional Medicine Review (FFMR), including a review of pancreatic insufficiency, the importance of careful data interpretation with thyroid research, and a case study on limbic retraining leading to improved GI function. https://drruscio.com/neural-retraining-for-gi-dysfunction Join our growing community of clinicians today! https://drruscio.com/review-1dollar/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 299Answers on Naltrexone, Improving PMS, and Dopamine Deficiency
bonusYour questions about low dose naltrexone with thyroid medications, how to improve PMS, dopamine deficiency, elemental diets, and more. https://drruscio.com/answers-on-naltrexone-improving-pms-dopamine-deficiency My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 298The #1 Mold Testing Professional You Need
bonusOn today's podcast episode, I talk with Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) Michael Schrantz about the importance of working with an expert who understands the whole picture when it comes to your environment. Michael breaks down a practical approach to mold testing that reduces fear, confusion, and cost. https://drruscio.com/mold-the-1-professional-you-must-have-on-your-team My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 298Are We Defining SIBO Properly?
On today's podcast, I share key clinical insights from recent issues of the Future of Functional Medicine Review (FFMR), including research on the true underpinnings of SIBO, and a case study on effective functional medicine treatment for complex thyroid and gut symptoms. https://drruscio.com/are-we-defining-sibo-properly Join our growing community of clinicians today! https://drruscio.com/review-1dollar/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 297Abdominal Adhesions Can Cause SIBO, Bloating, and Constipation
bonusIf you have persistent constipation, bloating, and/or SIBO, and you haven't responded to dietary changes or medications, it may have to do with abdominal adhesions (scar tissue). On today's podcast, I talk with researchers and clinicians Larry and Belinda Wurn about what causes adhesions and how to know if they may be affecting you. https://drruscio.com/scar-tissue-in-your-gut My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://dr ruscio.com/resources

Ep 296How to Achieve Female Hormone Balance
In today's episode, I talk with Magdalena Wszelaki about female hormone balance, estrogen dominance, and how you can improve hormonal balance and symptoms with dietary and herbal therapies that target the liver and the gut. https://drruscio.com/female-hormone-balance-how-tos My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 295Answers on Subclinical Hypothyroidism, SIBO, and Sole Water
bonusYour questions about Sole water, taking collagen with biofilm busters, difficulty swallowing pills, hypothyroidism, SIBO, BPC-157 and more. https://drruscio.com/answers-on-sole-water-swallowing-pills-biofilms-sibo My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 295Nasal Breathing Improves Health, Performance, and Longevity
bonusOn today's podcast, I talk to journalist James Nestor about the fascinating science behind breath and the widespread benefits of nasal breathing for improving health, performance, sleep apnea, and even longevity. We also talk about what you can do to improve your own breathing starting now. https://drruscio.com/nasal-breathing-improves-health My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 294Health Benefits of Paleo Environmental Stressors Part 2
In today's episode, investigative journalist Scott Carney takes us inside what he learned while writing his fascinating book The Wedge. He breaks down how we can use ancestral or paleo stressors to reprogram and improve emotional and physiological health. https://drruscio.com/health-benefits-of-paleo-environmental-stressors-part-2 My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 294What a Better Model of Functional Medicine Looks Like
bonusOn today's podcast, I sit down with Dr. Rob Abbott and Dr. Joe Mather, who work with me at the Austin Center for Functional Medicine. We talk about the exciting things that we're doing at the clinic to contribute to meaningful scientific research, foster collaboration, and get better patient outcomes. https://drruscio.com/better-model-of-functional-medicine My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 293What the New SIBO Test Can Tell You About Your Gut Health
A new SIBO breath test assesses hydrogen sulfide, which is directly related to diarrhea and abdominal pain. Dr. Mark Pimentel tells us more about this new test and how it can help to personalize SIBO treatment. https://drruscio.com/new-sibo-test-assessing-hydrogen-sulfide My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 292Ancient Herbal Remedies and Food as Medicine
How can we use herbal remedies and the shape, color, and taste of foods to heal? Dr. Josh Axe draws from both ancient practices and modern medical research to identify practical tips and tools for using herbs and foods as medicine. https://drruscio.com/ancient-remedies My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 292Using Cannabis Doubles Cancer Risk, or Does It?
bonusDoes cannabis use really double the risk of cancer? I break down what the research actually says, the importance of examining effect size, and how statements based on research findings can be misleading. https://drruscio.com/cannabis-cancer-risk My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 291Surprising Health Risks of Poor Oral Airway Health
Did you know the size of your jaw and the position of your tongue can influence how well you breathe, sleep, and feel? In this podcast episode, Dr. Theodore Belfor dives deep into the connection between the oral airway and overall health, including practical advice for improvement. https://drruscio.com/oral-airway-health Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 291Answers on Meat and SIBO, Better BMs, Gene Testing, MCT
bonusToday we will cover Listener Questions including: Are glycosaminoglycans in meat problematic in SIBO; Why did my BMs improve when I ate "bad"; Thoughts on gene testing; Is it possible to have reactions to Medium Chain Triglycerides; Thoughts about EMF exposure at airport security; What's your latest take on interpreting SIBO tests; Thoughts on Accutane and abdominal adhesions; and more. https://drruscio.com/answers-on-meat-and-sibo-better-bms-gene-testing-mct Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 290How to Get the Most Out of Peptides for Cognitive Performance
How can we optimize peptide therapy for cognitive performance? Listen to my conversation with Dr. Dan Stickler to learn about the importance of cycling, how to use brain mapping and brain stimulation alongside peptides, and what other outside-the-box therapies and tools may help. https://drruscio.com/peptides-for-cognitive-performance Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Ep 289The Sustainable, Whole Food Advantage
Whole foods are the centerpiece of the food as medicine movement, and have clear health benefits. In this episode, Nutritionist and founder of Paleo Valley Autumn Smith, shares how clean eating helped her heal her own health challenges, and inspired her to create whole-food, sustainably sourced products for others who need healthy clean eating options. https://drruscio.com/diet-mental-health-clean-sustainable-food-supplements My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources