Overuse of herbal antimicrobials in a quest to get SIBO breath test results to normalize can cause bad effects for patients. I share a case study illustrating how this practice led the patient to develop C. difficile infection. I also share the results of two studies comparing probiotics to the antibiotic Rifaximin for IBS and SIBO that suggest probiotics are similarly effective. https://drruscio.com/overuse-of-herbal-antimicrobials-probiotics
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Today’s podcast reviews a Future of Functional Medicine Review issue, a case study of a woman who was inappropriately diagnosed as hypothyroid. I also review study comparing probiotics to rifaximin for treatment of constipation and IBS, and a study that erroneously linked probiotics with brain fog. https://drruscio.com/questioning-incorrect-hypothyroid-diagnosis
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Thyroid and SIBO health challenges are often overmanaged in functional medicine practices, which costs patients unnecessary money. In today’s podcast, I share two case studies that show why it’s important to be circumspect when treating thyroid health challenges and gut health challenges. https://drruscio.com/gut-thyroid-and-sibo-case-studies
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In today’s podcast, I answer listener questions about the connection between gut health and hair regrowth, how increased stress from the COVID crisis could affect gut symptoms, whether immunoglobulins can bind mold and mycotoxins, and other questions about die off reactions, the elemental diet, and soil based probiotics. https://drruscio.com/listener-questions-hair-regrowth-reducing-covid-stress-mycotoxins
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In this podcast episode, I summarize the March 2020 issue of the Future of Functional Medicine Review clinician newsletter. This includes a summary of a systematic review on the low FODMAP diet, a case study that showcases the all-too-common wasteful application of functional medicine testing and treatment, and important studies that should guide the clinical approach to hypothyroidism. https://drruscio.com/functional-medicine-testing-waste
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Birth control pills are one of the most commonly used forms of contraception, but they have clearly documented risks. In today’s podcast, Harvard-trained gynecologist Dr. Sara Gottfried shares the risks and side effects of oral contraception, and healthier birth control options. https://drruscio.com/what-is-the-safest-form-of-birth-control
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Which is more environmentally friendly: an omnivorous or vegetarian diet? In today’s podcast, I meet with Robb Wolf, Paleo diet advocate and Greg Schwartz, political ecologist and vegan to discuss. In a discussion that ranged from sustainable food systems and regenerative farming to greenhouse gases, we discovered more common ground than you might imagine. https://drruscio.com/climate-change-debate-carnivorous-vs-vegan-diet
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I’m constantly following the new probiotics research, and updating my articles and resources. In today’s podcast, I review the most recent relevant probiotics studies. I’ve also had some recent health issues that have taught me some new lessons, and have moved my clinic to Austin, TX, so I share my latest personal news. https://drruscio.com/probiotic-research-updates
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Dr. Aseem Desai calls atrial fibrillation the Afib epidemic, as 1 in 4 people over age 40 will develop the disease. In today’s podcast, we discuss Afib causes and risk factors, Afib triggers, and how early intervention and detection can improve outcomes. https://drruscio.com/atrial-fibrillation
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Meditation is proven to help improve physical and mental health. In today’s podcast, Josephine Atluri helps you understand how to use deep breathing, meditation, and mindfulness of the present moment to feel well, whether you’re new to meditation, or already experienced. https://drruscio.com/meditation-advanced-techniques
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Fertility is only important when you need it. In this podcast, renowned fertility expert Dr. Shahin Ghadir discusses infertility causes and reasons, infertility rates, and how to preserve female and male fertility. https://drruscio.com/fertility-dos-and-donts
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After time spent in Asia led to chronic stomach pain and brain fog, Mark used the Healthy Gut, Healthy You protocol to heal. Learn how Mark recovered using diet, probiotics, antimicrobials and more in the right order at the right time. https://drruscio.com/how-mark-healed-brain-fog-and-stomach-pain
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Cell phone radiation and EMFs are now ubiquitous, and they can cause numerous health impacts. In today’s podcast, Daniel DeBaun, a former telecommunications engineer and executive, shares what you need to know about the health effects of EMF radiation and how to minimize your risk. https://drruscio.com/cell-phone-radiation-emf-electrical-pollution/
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Probiotics need to be used properly to get their intended benefit. In today’s podcast, I talk about the 3-for-Balance protocol I recommend in the clinic and explain why using three probiotics together is best. I also share a case study from Phyllis, who used the 3-for-Balance protocol to dramatically improve her SIBO. https://drruscio.com/the-most-effective-probiotic-protocol-on-the-market
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Mold toxicity and mold illness can be very difficult to heal and treat. In this podcast, mold expert Dr. Neil Nathan shares his wisdom gleaned from treating thousands of patients with mold toxicity about how to succeed. https://drruscio.com/navigating-mold-toxicity-treatment
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Meet George, who is using an elemental diet to relieve his C. difficile symptoms of chronic diarrhea and food intolerance. George shares his story, we discuss FMT and probiotics for C. diff, and I answer his question about how to reintroduce food after an elemental diet. https://drruscio.com/elemental-dieting-provides-relief-from-c-diff
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The modified paleo diet called the Wahls protocol, developed by Dr. Terry Wahls to address her multiple sclerosis, can be a powerful diet for autoimmune and gut healing. In this episode, Dr. Wahls shares what really helps patients change their diet, what to include and avoid on the protocol, and whether adapting the protocol for gut health is ok. https://drruscio.com/a-nutrient-dense-paleo-diet-for-autoimmunity
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Did you know that joint pain and arthritis can be related to your gut health? Meet Ron, who used the protocol in Healthy Gut, Healthy You, and resolved his shoulder pain, plus low-grade digestive discomfort within a few short months. https://drruscio.com/relief-from-shoulder-pain
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How do you find true health? In this episode, Paul Chek explores how unapologetically being yourself, facing your true stress, and living a life of purpose can help you reach your full healing potential, whether you’re a patient or practitioner.
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The benefits of probiotics for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), for babies and pregnant mothers, and for histamine intolerance and allergies have been shown in high quality research. Learn what the research says, and how to best use probiotics supplements.
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You may think calcium supplementation is important for your bone health and it is. But it turns out, it may increase your risk for bone fractures, and cardiovascular disease events, such as heart attack and stroke. In this episode, Chris Kresser shares what the research says about calcium and how to supplement safely. https://drruscio.com/calcium-supplementation-does-not-improve-bone-health
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What if you could take a simple stool test that accurately predicted what you should eat to manage your blood sugar? The Day Two test does this, and provides you with a personalized diet plan to keep your blood sugar under control. In today’s podcast, I met with Lihi Segal from Day Two, to learn more about the test, and how it can help you with diabetes, weight loss, performance, and even IBS. https://drruscio.com/day-two
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Any amount of exercise can leave Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients exhausted or even bedridden. In today’s podcast, my guest is Dr. Nancy Klimas, ME/CFS researcher and clinician. She shared exercise tips for patients with CFS and Gulf War Syndrome, as well as a treatment strategy to improve fatigue and other symptoms. https://drruscio.com/how-to-exercise-if-you-have-chronic-fatigue
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For people with chronic diarrhea, the stool test markers steatocrit and elastase can quickly distinguish between two treatable GI disorders: bile acid malabsorption and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. In today’s podcast, Dr. Ilana Gurevich fills us in on the value of these two stool markers for helping patients with diarrhea. https://drruscio.com/the-value-of-stool-testing
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Can a stool test really give you clear, actionable results? While results always need to read with finesse, the new Doctor’s Data GI 360 test is one of the most scientifically validated stool tests to date. In today’s episode, I meet with Dr. David Quig from Doctor’s Data to learn about the new test, and what stool testing can really tell us. https://drruscio.com/validated-dna-stool-testing
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