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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