A look into whether resistance training or cardio is the best exercise for brain health, and exactly why exercise has such a strong effect on your brain. 

Tune in to hear the exercises backed by science to help boost your brain power. 

Featured Studies 

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32317627/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36810321/#:~:text=Conclusions%3A%20Being%20physically%20active%20at,physical%20activity%20was%20most%20optimal.

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18635643/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21282661/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28716635/#:~:text=Results%3A%20Hippocampus%20volume%20was%20significantly,%2C%20agility%2C%20and%20dynamic%20balance.

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36937673/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35153701/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34417978/

• https://sci-hub.ru/10.1016/j.scispo.2019.02.001

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36796860/

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• Huberman Lab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1QrZlfOTWE 

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00:00 Intro 

00:58 Physical activity & cognitive impact

08:13 What type of exercise is best? 

10:39 How do we load exercise appropriately? 

12:03 The protocol 

14:06 Signs & symptoms of overtraining

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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. 

Featured Studies 

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

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

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

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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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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. 

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• 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/ 

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Timestamps

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. 

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• 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/

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• 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 

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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.

Featured Studies 

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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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. 

Featured Studies 

• 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/ 

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

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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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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.

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

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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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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.

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• 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/ 

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• 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 

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Timestamps

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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