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.
Leaky Gut
Overgrowths
IBS
IBD
Constipation
Antibiotic Side-Effects
Depression
Stress Response
Brain Fog
Probiotic Safety
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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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Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g
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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.
What are the signs you need probiotics?: https://drruscio.com/what-are-the-signs-you-need-probiotics/
More about probiotics for weight loss: https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-weight-loss/
The best supplements for brain health: https://drruscio.com/supplements-for-brain-health/
Probiotics for oral health: https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-oral-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.
Brain retraining & the Gupta program: https://drruscio.com/retrain-brain-fix-gut/
Improving mold toxicity with protein and exercise: https://drruscio.com/improving-mold-by-optimizing-protein-and-exercise/
Why protein is so important to your health: https://drruscio.com/protein-intake-is-crucial-for-your-health/
Mold toxicity symptoms & treatment: https://drruscio.com/mold-toxicity/
When is mold testing worth it?: https://drruscio.com/mycotoxin-testing/
Is it seasonal allergies or mold?: https://drruscio.com/allergy-to-mold/
The importance of high-protein meals: https://drruscio.com/high-protein-meals/
How to get a 30g protein breakfast: https://drruscio.com/30g-protein-breakfast/
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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.
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
How to change your lifestyle: https://drruscio.com/how-to-change-your-lifestyle/
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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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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.
My interview with Mike T Nelson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiA4tmh-_wA
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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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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.
How to Take Betaine HCl: https://drruscio.com/betaine-hcl/
Mason’s Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfj7vSA1mmk
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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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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.
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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.
Probiotics used in study: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074PY8734?tag=florastor-us-st-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1
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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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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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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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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.
Taking probiotics for allergies: https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-allergies/
Best exercise for aging muscles: https://drruscio.com/best-exercise-for-aging-muscles/
Beyond diet: What causes blood sugar spikes: https://drruscio.com/blood-sugar-spikes/
The longevity blueprint: https://drruscio.com/longevity/
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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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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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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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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.
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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The Power of Boredom: Why Boredom is Essential for Creating a Meaningful Life : https://www.amazon.com/Power-Boredom-essential-meaningful-mindfulness/dp/1773022563
The Mismatched Human: Our Fight for a Meaningful Existence: https://www.amazon.com/Mismatched-Human-Fight-Meaningful-Existence-ebook/dp/B0BHJ6S8F1
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Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
How to use probiotics for stomach issues: https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-stomach/
All about probiotics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7OSa1zh760&t=634s
Probiotics for IBS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jZ80EIgCpU&t=5s
Probiotics for SIBO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKUk5Vc1Lxw&t=1s
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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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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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Soil-Based Probiotic: https://store.drruscio.com/products/soil-based-probiotic
Symptoms of leaky gut: https://drruscio.com/symptoms-of-leaky-gut/
Should you get a leaky gut test?: https://drruscio.com/leaky-gut-syndrome-test/
Leaky gut diet plan: https://drruscio.com/leaky-gut-diet-plan/
How to use probiotics for leaky gut: https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-leaky-gut/
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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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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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Great brand for all-purpose cleaning: https://www.ecos.com/
To check your cleaning brand’s health cleanliness: https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/
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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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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.
Effects of Stress on the Brain: https://drruscio.com/effects-of-stress-on-the-brain/
California Center of Functional Medicine’s Project Wellness Program: https://www.ccfmed.com/functional-medicine/first-responders
HeartMath Biofeedback App: https://www.heartmath.com/
Buddify Meditation App: https://buddhify.com/
Align Podcast: https://www.alignpodcast.com/
Neuroplasticity Healing: https://drruscio.com/neuroplasticity-healing/
Breath by James Nestor: https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615
Gupta Program for Brain Retraining: https://www.guptaprogram.com/
Zemedy IBS & Gut Health Care App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zemedy-ibs-gut-health-care/id1442789941
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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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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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.
The serotonin theory of depression (the recent study that’s changing the conversation): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0
Functional Medicine Formulations: https://store.drruscio.com/products/lacto-bifido-probiotic-blend?variant=28700115468340
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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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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.
The Evolution Bar, of course: https://store.drruscio.com/products/evolution-bar
How to heal your gut naturally: https://drruscio.com/how-to-heal-your-gut-naturally/
Serotonin & depression: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgAu9KYTNfg
A frustrating case of overtesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mLKenmVIJ0
More on the link between nature & mental health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzGiHwr7nN0
Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources
00:00 Intro
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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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.
Understanding histamine intolerance: https://drruscio.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-histamine-intolerance/
Get started with probiotics: https://drruscio.com/getprobioticsguide/
Navigating gut-healthy diets: https://drruscio.com/gut-healing-diet
Using probiotics for SIBO: https://drruscio.com/sibo-probiotics/
All about antimicrobials, probiotics, and the protocol we use in the clinic: https://drruscio.com/gutbook/
Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources
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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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.
https://www.europeanreview.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/90-98.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9163095/pdf/41398_2022_Article_1977.pdf
Breaking Down the Different Types of Probiotics: https://drruscio.com/types-of-probiotics
Why Multi-strain Probiotics Are More Effective Than Singular Strains: https://drruscio.com/multi-strain-probiotic/
Signs You Need Probiotics: https://drruscio.com/what-are-the-signs-you-need-probiotics/
Using Probiotics with SIBO: https://drruscio.com/sibo-probiotics/
Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources
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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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.
Finding your exercise frequency: https://drruscio.com/should-i-workout-every-day/
On too much fiber: https://drruscio.com/can-you-eat-too-much-fiber/
Gut-healing diets: https://drruscio.com/gut-healing-diet/
A butyrate breakdown: https://drruscio.com/what-is-butyrate/
Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources
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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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.
The Gut-Thyroid Connection: https://drruscio.com/the-gut-thyroid-connection1/
How to Get Off Thyroid Meds Naturally: https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-off-thyroid-medication/
Thyroid Course: https://drruscio.com/thyroid-course/
Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources
00:00 Intro
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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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.
My Book, Healthy Gut, Healthy You: https://store.drruscio.com/products/healthy-gut-healthy-you
Triple Therapy Probiotic powder sticks: https://store.drruscio.com/products/triple-therapy-probiotic
Elemental Heal: https://store.drruscio.com/pages/elementalheal
Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources
00:00 Intro
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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