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Aug 14, 2023

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.

 

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Leaky Gut

Overgrowths

IBS

IBD

Constipation

Antibiotic Side-Effects

Depression

Stress Response

Brain Fog

Probiotic Safety



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Timestamps

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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Aug 9, 2023

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. 

 

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Timestamps

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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Aug 7, 2023

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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Timestamps

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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Aug 2, 2023

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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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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Jul 31, 2023

Does being a weekend warrior work? Do you get worthwhile health benefits? 

Today I'll break down what the research shows about the weekend warrior method, including its benefits and limitations.  

Join me to learn how to get the most out of being a weekend warrior.  

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:53 The physiology of exercise

07:30 Exercise impacts on longevity 

10:25 Weekend warrior benefits

12:37 Intensity needed

14:03 Calculating max heart rate 

15:45 Health wearable recs

16:33 Strength training 

17:30 Exercise & certain conditions

18:31 Weekend warrior: Injuries

19:25 Recap

 

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Jul 26, 2023

Wondering if you need HCl to help rectify stomach acid levels? 

Today I'll walk you through:

-What HCl is

-How it works

-Symptoms that tell you that you need it

-The truth about stomach acid

-And a protocol to get started with

Please join me.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:48 The physiology of digestion

03:48 Stomach acid & probiotics

06:20 How common is low acid? 

08:56 Symptoms of low acid

10:45 Risk factors

14:49 Why does acid cause symptoms?

17:55 What about testing? 

20:33 Protocol to safely take HCl

 

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#gut health #health and wellness #microbiome

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Jul 24, 2023

Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic category with many proven gut health benefits. 

Until recently, it was thought that those with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) should not only avoid saccharomyces boulardii, but probiotics altogether. 

Today I'm going to share some exciting updates that show something quite counter to this thought. 

Join me to hear more about SIBO and how you can help improve it with a simple, research-backed protocol. 



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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:53 Defining SIBO

02:38 S. boulardii origin & benefits

04:40 Impact of S. boulardii on SIBO

06:55 An S. boulardii protocol

 

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Jul 19, 2023

If you read the recent Washington Post article on the subject, you might wonder "should you avoid probiotics if you're taking antibiotics?"

Today I'm going to explain why that isn't the case, by pitting the data from the Washington Post article against the larger body of data that supports the use of probiotics during a course of antibiotics. 

Tune in and be sure to tell me what you think! 

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Counterpoint Studies:

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:11 The article’s claim 

02:13 The one small study he cited

03:13 What most of the data says

05:01 Evidence hierarchy 

07:00 A note about prebiotics

07:44 Healthy people & probiotics

09:20 Be cautious with health news

 

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Jul 17, 2023

Today I'm covering the latest healthy lifestyle research that includes a wide range of topics, including: 

-The best frequency and step count for health benefits from walking

-The best type of exercise for gut health

-A simple way to balance blood sugar

-The link between animal exposure and allergies in kids 

-And much, much more. 

Join me to get the latest updates for healthy living. 



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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:40 Reducing allergies in children

02:50 The effect of screen time

05:21 Time in nature benefits

08:36 Best step count for benefits

10:16 Does exercise reduce aging?

11:49 Best exercise for gut health

13:45 Blood sugar control 

15:15 Best time for exercise

16:19 Simple exercise protocol

17:14 Best diets for longevity

22:44 Non-nutritive sweeteners



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Jul 12, 2023

There's been an exciting update to methane dominant SIBO research. A recent study shows that supplementing with two simple, widely-accessible supplements can make a big difference for methane dominant SIBO. 

Tune in to hear what the research shows and how to get started with a simple protocol.

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:03 What is SIBO?

02:20 Methane SIBO

03:21 Probiotic & fiber results

09:38 An evidence-based protocol

11:39 Suggested probiotics 

13:15 Fiber/prebiotic options

 

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Jul 10, 2023

Finding a meaningful existence seems harder than ever these days. Fortunately, Mark Hawkins knows where we can look—the Paleo era. 

Today Mark and I are discussing:

-What is meaning and purpose?

-Why is it so important? 

-And what can hunter-gatherers teach us about living a more meaningful life?

Please join us.

 

More About Mark Hawkins: 

Mark A. Hawkins, Ph.D., is an author, educator, and clinical counselor. He has been interviewed by The New York Times, The Daily Telegraph, and several other news outlets and podcasts for his ideas. His research focuses on interdisciplinary understandings of meaning and purpose as they relate to human well-being. Mark was published in the Journal of Humanistic Psychology and is the author of The Power of Boredom: Why Boredom is Essential for Creating a Meaningful Life, and The Mismatched Human: Our Fight for a Meaningful Existence. He lives, researches, and writes with his wife, Yoona, in Vancouver, British Columbia. 


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Facebook & Instagram: @coldnoodlecreative

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro to meaning

05:00 Paleo living & psychology

08:07 The utility of friendships

13:38 The role of sacrifice

14:43 The paradox of choice

20:08 What changed in the Axial Age

24:49 What is post-modernism?

29:59 We want simple, quick pleasure

32:04 What Mark is seeing now

40:25 Finding community 

45:26 Building self-awareness

 

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Jul 5, 2023

What are the optimal ranges for thyroid labs? Today I'll answer this and other listener-submitted questions about thyroid health. 

Tune in to hear answers to questions like: 

-If my labs are normal could it still be a thyroid issue?

-How do I know if I need thyroid hormone? 

-How can I wean off thyroid medication? 

-And more. 



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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

02:04 What are the optimal ranges?

09:43 Reverse T3 & T3

11:01 What if labs are normal?

13:05 What if TSH and TPO are high?

15:13 How do I know if I need meds?

18:30 What is the weaning process?

21:30 Can GI issues impact thyroid?

 

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Jul 3, 2023

If you're interested in having healthier relationships, you'll be interested to hear from Alison Armstrong. 

Alison is an expert in building understanding between men and women. One way she does this is by tapping into the hunter-gatherer relationship, which can still tell us a lot about modern mindsets. 

Tune in to hear what she's taught me about having a healthier understanding of how men and women think. 

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

04:58 Heaven on Earth

09:52 Looking to hunter-gatherers

11:37 The role of testosterone

13:36 Men can also “gather”

18:25 Difference in venting

24:24 The effect of hormones

28:33 Offering solutions or support

31:58 Default listening methods

34:18 Different archetypes

42:16 Marriage prerequisites

44:41 Assessing compatibility

49:30 Business vs family success

55:13 Ambition

59:51 The 6 drivers of life



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Jun 28, 2023

In this episode, I debunk the myth that probiotics are harmful. 

Recently, some thought leaders have been suggesting that lactobacillus probiotics should be avoided in those with SIBO. 

But the problem with this take is the research that was favored versus the data that was dismissed... 

Tune in to hear more. 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:26 A myth based on bad science

02:27 What the data ACTUALLY shows

03:59 What data should you trust?

05:34 Keep an eye out for bias

06:22 Data shouldn’t be dismissive

07:17 Probiotics for SIBO: The truth

07:50 Smart doesn’t mean unbiased

08:58 No need to avoid lactobacillus

 

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Jun 26, 2023

In this episode, scientific proof comes to light about what works for a leaky gut repair. Leaky gut is when the tight junctions between the cells that line your small intestine loosen. This allows bacterial fragments and undigested food particles to enter your bloodstream, potentially causing an unwanted immune response. 

When the immune response is heightened, there’s a greater chance for chronic inflammation to occur, causing symptoms like diarrhea, brain fog, joint pain, and fatigue. 

This is where probiotics can come into play to help calm down the immune response and heal leaky gut. Listen to the episode to hear what kind of probiotics to use and how often to take them to improve your gut health. 

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:55 What is leaky gut?

03:16 How prevalent IS leaky gut?

04:10 Factors that increase risk

05:58 Symptoms aren’t just digestive

06:39 Can probiotics help leaky gut?

09:35 An important finding

10:57 What’s the best protocol?

13:18 Probiotic formulas

15:37 You don’t have to keep testing

 

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Jun 21, 2023

In this episode, I cover updates to gut research. These updates are grouped into two main categories: gut dysbiosis and immune system. 

Gut health and immune health go hand-in-hand, so it may not be so shocking to hear how lowering gut inflammation can boost immunity.

What exactly works to improve digestive symptoms and immune function? This episode features studies that reveal the power of diet and the pitfalls of lab tests and environmental exposures. 

Listen in to better understand how to build a healthier gut.

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:44 What is dysbiosis? 

02:05 Dysbiosis & IBS

04:50 Surprising causes of dysbiosis

12:07 Disbyosis without symptoms? 

15:13 EoE (Eosinophilic esophagitis) 

18:34 IgG food allergy testing

19:44 Dysbiosis & diet

26:20 Elimination isn’t forever

28:11 Conclusion

 

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Jun 19, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Sunjya Schweig—an expert in complex chronic illnesses—speaks about the first responder health program he devised for the Berkeley Fire Department. 

Exposure to extreme stressors leaves first responders prone to many health risks themselves. To date, the top two killers within this profession are cancer and suicide. 

Recognizing the need to help first responders with their physical and mental health, Dr. Schweig built a program that follows many of the best practices we use at our clinic. 

Hear what gut health, nutrition, stress management, and sleep techniques can help improve overall health. 

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

05:33 What the Right Care Looks Like 

09:30 The First Responder Program

14:00 EMS Stress Management

18:35 Hallmark Symptoms of PTSD

22:00 Effective Stress Tools 

24:27 Useful Apps

26:48 The Impact of Breathwork

29:07 EMS Cancer Risks

32:28 Structuring Shiftwork

37:39 The Conditions Being Seen

39:41 The Tools Being Used

42:30 Ketamine & Psilocybin

45:36 Avoiding Burnout

46:59 Time in Nature

 

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Jun 14, 2023

Weight loss is a perennial struggle for many people, and it’s not because they haven’t tried every approach available (including counting calories, restricting carbs, and increasing the amount of exercise they get).

Today’s podcast guest, obesity expert Dr. Barbara Corkey, explains that many people have difficulty losing weight due to factors that go beyond behavioral change. These include the changing macronutrient content of food, additives in carbs that may be affecting our metabolism, and the resulting rise in metabolic disease.

We discuss how individual differences affect the ability to lose weight, the role of genetics and heredity, and how to sort through all of the noise to find the weight loss approach that works best for you.

https://drruscio.com/why-some-people-cant-lose-weight

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Jun 12, 2023

In this episode, I share one proven and simple supplement for depression. Depression rates continue to climb, with one out of ten adults and one out of five children experiencing the condition. 

To counteract depression, research reiterates the value of taking probiotics—a supplement widely used for digestive disorders. Having a healthy gut can help balance mood. 

Listen in to discover why probiotics and other simple, non-supplemental interventions are worth adding to your mental health toolkit. 

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:42 What is Depression?

01:59 The Limbic System

06:59 A Word About SSRIs

07:47 Study: Probiotics & Brain Health

11:04 The Protocol 

13:15 Doing the Math on Probiotics

14:42 Non-Supplemental Mood Boosts

16:29 Summary

 

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Jun 7, 2023

In this episode, you’ll learn from myself, Dr. Hannah Hamlin, and Dr. Scott Spiridigliozzi about Elemental Protein Bar—our clinic’s protein bar that’s gut friendly. 

I developed the Elemental Protein Bar based on the success of our Elemental Heal meal replacement shake, which helps reduce gut inflammation and symptoms associated with IBS, SIBO, and other digestive disorders. 

Compared to traditional protein bars on the market, our Elemental Protein Bar is made without prebiotic sweeteners that cause gut irritation and blood sugar swings. 

Hear how our protein bar that’s gut-friendly has eased Dr. Scott and I’s digestive woes and helped Dr. Hannah stabilize her blood sugar. 

 

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01:50 Dr. Scott’s Experience with the Bar

04:17 My Experiment - 6 Bars in a Day

05:08 The Ingredients

05:56 Dr. Hannah’s Experience as a Diabetic

07:55 Evolution vs. Other Bars

10:30 Kid-Approved



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Jun 5, 2023

In this episode, Kyle—a patient at our clinic—shares his gut healing story from beginning to end. When Kyle first came to the clinic, he was already putting in the work with another clinician to resolve his insomnia, upset stomach, diarrhea, vertigo, SIBO, and heart flutters. 

In working with him, I was able to see he was missing basic gut support and needed to focus more on treating his symptoms rather than lab values. 

Kyle’s gut healing story was a success. Hear from him personally what worked best for him. 

 

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00:00 Intro 

02:35 Kyle and the Road Before

05:52 Kyle’s Prior Symptoms

07:24 Probiotics, Antimicrobials, & SIBO

16:26 Antimicrobials Aren’t First

17:32 The “Most Normal” Kyle’s Felt

19:50 Why Probiotics Didn’t Work Before

25:48 Fish Oil & Atrial Fibrillation

30:28 “Well This is Just Normal” 

33:53 The Problem with Biohacking

40:15 Almost Out of the Woods

 

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May 31, 2023

In this episode, you’ll learn the best way to take probiotics. Probiotics are a staple for many in their gut-healing journey—and for good reason. They have been shown to help improve digestive and non-digestive symptoms, ranging from diarrhea to brain fog. 

While the benefits of probiotics are known, there remains uncertainty about how long to take them for, if they should be taken with or without food, and how often to take them. 

Tune in to the episode to get clarity on how to take probiotics to improve your health. 



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00:00 Intro 

01:05 How Often Should You Take Probiotics?

03:02 With or Without Food?

06:39 How Long to Take Probiotics

16:57 Formulas & Dosing

21:42 Recommended Doses

22:54 What Type Should You Take?

26:19 Why Use Multiple Strains? 

28:18 Summary of Recommendations



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May 29, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Lucy Mailing answers the question, “Does exercise impact gut health?” Inspired by her journey with chronic eczema, Dr. Mailing started looking into the gut-skin connection to improve her symptoms.  Seeing this connection spurred her research and career in gut health, the microbiome, and nutrition science. 

When it comes to improving gut health, evidence shows exercise can help. But, how much exercise is needed? What type of exercise intensity is most effective? What diets and supplements can be paired with exercise to enhance gut health? 

Join the discussion with Dr. Mailing and me as we discuss fine-tuning your exercise regime to benefit your gut microbiome. 

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00:00 Intro 

04:31 If You’re Not Exercising Enough

09:42 If You’re Exercising Too Much

18:30 Exercise Benefits on the Microbiota

24:20 Optimal Frequency, Intensity, & Duration

25:22 Fiber: Overhyped?

31:36 Diets

34:30 Butyrate

38:50 Results Take Time

42:16 Fungus Isn’t Always Bad

44:18 The Best Fungal Testing

 

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May 24, 2023

In this episode, I answer the question, “Is your thyroid diagnosis correct?” Surprisingly, this question is asked more commonly than you think. Even in the functional medicine sphere, thyroid issues are overdiagnosed and overtreated, often leading patients down the wrong treatment path. 

Rather than being shoehorned into a thyroid diagnosis, it’s important to look at the scientific evidence that explains why it may not be your thyroid causing symptoms of fatigue, digestive issues, or brain fog. Listen in to hear when thyroid medication and interventions are necessary, what TPO and TSH levels indicate a thyroid issue, and what steps you can take to discover the true root cause of your health issues.

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00:23 Overprescribed Hormone - The Data

02:18 Symptom Confusion

03:47 TSH Levels

06:24 Why You Should Look Elsewhere

10:09 What About Sluggish Thyroid?

12:07 Thyroid Autoimmunity & TPO Levels

17:29 What You Can Do Now

 

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May 22, 2023

In this episode,  the spotlight is on Sally’s successful gut healing story. While Sally tried a low histamine diet and other remedies on her own, she didn’t find relief of her chronic GI and histamine-related symptoms until working with Dr. Hannah Hamlin from our clinic. 

Taking note of Sally’s symptoms, labs, medical history, and previous treatments she’s tried, Dr. Hamlin devised a plan with two of our clinic’s most effective therapies: triple therapy probiotics and an elemental diet. 

Hear how these remedies helped Sally feel more confident about what she can eat and provided her with the healing she was looking for. 

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01:12 Sally’s Gut Symptoms

06:49 Sally’s Treatment Plan

16:42 How Sally’s Feeling Now

22:42 Light at the End of the Tunnel

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