Slow thinking, trouble finding words, & poor memory are all signs of brain fog. But what IS brain fog, really? 

Tune in to hear what brain fog is and what's actually causing it, so you can treat and prevent it effectively.

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• How to Get Rid of Brain Fog: Your Action Plan: https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-rid-of-brain-fog/ 

• How to Target Neuroinflammation and Beat Brain Fog: https://drruscio.com/neuroinflammation/

• The Hidden Reason You Have Brain Fog:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze-tgmDUwNs 

Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

02:00 Lifestyle causes

08:10 Nutritional causes 

12:38 Hormonal causes 

15:56 Gut causes 

Featured Studies 

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36600580/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29320671/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34890786/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30468135/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34858761/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34682909/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29628432/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24136970/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36725955/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33683660/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37441085/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16087905/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33946197/

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

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36469335/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25661087/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30796739/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27890688/ 

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33341313/ 

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27211234/ 

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28901333/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34684391/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34293099/ 

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30914845/ 

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35873404/ 

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35755198/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35337076/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37727887/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34109319/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29915215/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32857796/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29255413/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34171323/ 

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Leaky gut symptoms go far beyond digestion. Let’s look at the 8 tell-tale signs of leaky gut that you’re likely overlooking. 

Watch/Read Next…

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

• The Elemental Diet: An Effective Therapy for Gut Relief https://drruscio.com/elemental-diet/ 

• The 4 Most Effective Leaky Gut Treatments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW1ezm3d0JQ&t=1092s 

Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:49 What leaky gut is & how it’s measured 

03:08 The digestive symptoms 

06:04 Body-wide (systemic) symptoms  

Featured Studies 

• Association between increased intestinal permeability and disease: A systematic review: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S221295881730160X#:~:text=Results,and%2017%E2%80%9365%25%20respectively.

• Plasma and fecal zonulin are not altered by a high green leafy vegetable dietary intervention: secondary analysis of a randomized control crossover trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35413837/

• Specific Immunoglobulin E and G to Common Food Antigens and Increased Serum Zonulin in IBS Patients: A Single-Center Bulgarian Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35466276/

• Diet and intestinal bacterial overgrowth: Is there evidence?: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35801041/

• Relationship between Gut Microbiota, Gut Hyperpermeability and Obesity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32693755/

• Leaky Gut and the Ingredients That Help Treat It: A Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36677677/#:~:text=Thus%2C%20leaky%20gut%20syndrome%20and,diabetes%20mellitus%2C%20and%20celiac%20disease.

• Cytokine-induced alterations of gastrointestinal motility in gastrointestinal disorders: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22013552/

• Serum zonulin is elevated in IBS and correlates with stool frequency in IBS-D: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31210949/

• The Role of Leaky Gut in Functional Dyspepsia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35422683/

• Duodenal Mucosal Barrier in Functional Dyspepsia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34607017/

• Gut dysbiosis in severe mental illness and chronic fatigue: a novel trans-diagnostic construct? A systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33558650/

• Reduced diversity and altered composition of the gut microbiome in individuals with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27338587/

• C-type lectin-like receptor 2 and zonulin are associated with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31715011/

• Targeting zonulin and intestinal epithelial barrier function to prevent onset of arthritis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32332732/

• Prevalence of sleep disorder in irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review with meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29652034/

• Dysbiosis in food allergy and implications for microbial therapeutics: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33463542/

• Gut-Skin Axis: Current Knowledge of the Interrelationship between Microbial Dysbiosis and Skin Conditions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33670115/ 

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If you use the right therapies at the right time, there’s an 85% resolution rate for SIBO. 

I’ll share which SIBO treatments are effective and, most importantly, how and when to do them to get the best results. 

Watch/Read Next…

• What is SIBO? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OjefHfOx2I 

• Low FODMAP guides: https://drruscio.com/getlowfodmapguide/ 

• Monash low  FODMAP app: https://www.monashfodmap.com/ibs-central/i-have-ibs/get-the-app/ 

• Biota Clear 1A: https://store.drruscio.com/products/biota-clear-1a 

• Elemental Heal: https://bit.ly/48Y2vuk 

• My articles: https://drruscio.com/blog/

• My book: https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ 

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

Featured Studies 

• The Structure and Function of the Human Small Intestinal Microbiota: Current Understanding and Future Directions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31344510/

• Epidemiology of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37389240/

• Prevalence and predictors of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29761234/

• Brain fogginess, gas and bloating: a link between SIBO, probiotics and metabolic acidosis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29915215/

• Low-FODMAP Diet for the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Remission of IBD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36364824/

• Efficacy of a low FODMAP diet in irritable bowel syndrome: systematic review and network meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34376515/

• Impact of Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 on Bacterial Overgrowth and Composition of Intestinal Microbiota in Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients: Results of a Randomized Pilot Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36630947/

• Effect of a Preparation of Four Probiotics on Symptoms of Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Association with Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29508268/

• Probiotics for Preventing and Treating Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Current Evidence: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28267052/

• Meta-analysis: antibiotic therapy for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24004101/ 

• Herbal therapy is equivalent to rifaximin for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24891990/

• A 14-day elemental diet is highly effective in normalizing the lactulose breath test: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14992438/ 

• Risk of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in patients receiving proton pump inhibitors versus proton pump inhibitors plus prokinetics: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30483563/ 

• Efficacies of prokinetics and rifaximin on the positivity of a glucose breath test in patients with functional dyspepsia: a randomized trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35748472/ 

Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:13 What is SIBO?

03:01 Labs and symptoms don’t always match

03:41 The diet to start with

07:55 Probiotics 

11:56 Antibiotics 

12:28 Herbal therapies 

14:06 The elemental diet

17:26 Prokenetics 

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Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid. It isn’t the same as hypothyroidism, but it is connected to it.

Learn what Hashimoto’s disease is and what you can do to help prevent it from potentially progressing into hypothyroidism. 

Featured Studies 

• Our paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35999903/

• Our paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36079838/ 

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35743024/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3066320/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34766382/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28052092/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11836274/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/760358/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14558922/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10779140/#:~:text=Ultrasonography%20(US)%20may%20demonstrate%20a,from%2019%25%20to%2095%25.

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18324487/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32743538/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20361146/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11836274/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35243857/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36743914/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25305308/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28900385/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28579842/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18562170/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32744579/

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538260/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27607246/ 

Related Resources 

• My articles: https://drruscio.com/blog/

• My book: https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ 

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

Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:38 Hashimoto’s defined 

02:40 How to diagnose Hashimoto’s

04:11 What to do to improve Hashimoto’s 

05:44 Hashimoto’s symptoms 

07:35 Interpreting lab ranges

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There are some really valuable research updates to gut health therapies. Today I'll break down and simplify the latest studies but, even more importantly, what they mean for your gut health. 

Be sure to tune in to hear about updates for fiber, prebiotics, and gut-healthy diets.  

Featured Studies  

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30949662/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36059088/

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

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36370419/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36786182/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37350810/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36136861/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35816465/

• https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/133354/3/FINAL%20ACG%20IBS%20MONOGRAPH%20March%202018.%20V3.%20%20Submitted%20version%20with%20%20highlights.pdf

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17353499/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37517631/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37318580/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37375587/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29202473/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31470260/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29202473/ 

Watch/Read Next… 

• November’s Research Updates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__pwZ4617Jg&t=126s 

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

• My articles: https://drruscio.com/blog/

• My book: https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ 

Related Resources 

• NOW Psyllium Powder: https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Supplements-Psyllium-Powder-24-Ounce/dp/B002RWUNYM?th=1 

• Organic India Psyllium Husk Fiber: https://www.iherb.com/pr/organic-india-psyllium-whole-husk-fiber-12-oz-340-g/8760?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA9dGqBhAqEiwAmRpTC7vpvHTYg_PfncAXKi8NrdGhy06-mZUv5acbOO-cKiJL3wBpPWM_4BoCDjgQAvD_BwE 

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

Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:14 Prebiotics DON’T improve IBS

06:21 Leaky gut connects to other conditions

07:47 Best fiber for IBS

10:32 Mediterranean diet NOT best for IBS

12:47 Mediterranean diet GOOD for leaky gut

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Food allergies are an immune issue, food intolerance is a digestive issue—one that you can likely fix. 

Today I'll cover why food reactivity happens in the first place, what the symptoms are, and the simple changes you can make to help improve your food intolerances and expand your diet. 

Featured Studies 

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37371277/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30566481/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36733768/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29105784/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35565858/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33463542/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983091/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34942583/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34496250/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28274108/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22835332/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32060130/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37375587/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34261437/

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

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36362745/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37249280/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37225575/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37496406/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37809182/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24891990/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31139758/

• https://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?paperID=50770&_gl=1*cp98yt*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE2OTYzNTA3ODQuQ2owS0NRandtSUNvQmhEeEFSSXNBQlhrWGxJWFF5Z09KTWZ4QjhTeDVqNXNrTXhQclpNcXZUYTZQZ3dQbW5teWVSNXVJVTVWZHBjblVPNGFBaFlIRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTY0MTE4MTUxLjE2OTQ1NDMyNTU.

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35776034/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22470478/ 

Related Resources 

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

• My articles: https://drruscio.com/blog/

• My book: https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ 

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

Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:31 Food allergies vs intolerances

01:38 Indicators of food reactivity 

03:21 Causes of food intolerance

07:57 Food intolerance treatments 

18:49 Food allergy testing

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