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.
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
00:00 Intro
02:00 Lifestyle causes
08:10 Nutritional causes
12:38 Hormonal causes
15:56 Gut causes
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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.
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
00:00 Intro
00:49 What leaky gut is & how it’s measured
03:08 The digestive symptoms
06:04 Body-wide (systemic) symptoms
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.
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
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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/
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.
Our paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35999903/
Our paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36079838/
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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.
November’s Research Updates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__pwZ4617Jg&t=126s
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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
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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.
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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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The exact foods that trigger leaky gut are going to vary from person to person, but there are 10 common culprits you’ll want to keep an eye out for.
Some of these are pretty intuitive, some counter-intuitive, and some are controversial. So join me to see what the research suggests you keep an eye out for when it comes to offending foods for leaky gut.
The 4 MOST Effective Leaky Gut Treatments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW1ezm3d0JQ&t=1078s
How to Use the Low FODMAP Diet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyvJYvvxOw8
A Simple & Effective Leaky Gut Protocol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5en_twP8DcE&t=2s
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00:00 Intro
01:01 What is leaky gut?
03:05 HIGHLY processed foods
05:34 Fats, emulsifiers, & sugars
06:57 Cooking METHODS to look out for
09:00 Pesticides
09:53 Alcohol
12:17 Gluten (for SOME)
14:44 Dairy (for some)
15:51 Prebiotics & FODMAPs
19:12 You can gain tolerance back
20:15 Controversial foods
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SIBO stands for "small intestinal bacterial overgrowth," but what does it actually mean for your health?
We'll cover what SIBO looks like, what it does to your health, and the simple, natural things you can do to improve it.
5 SIBO Symptoms to Watch Out For: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmKxwSlf1iU&t=627s
A Simple SIBO Probiotic Protocol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzHaYRQZ9wI&t=38s
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00:00 Intro
00:35 What is SIBO?
02:08 SIBO symptoms
02:47 New research: SIBO & the brain
03:53 SIBO & cortisol
05:00 SIBO’s surprising symptoms
06:54 What causes SIBO?
09:39 How to test for SIBO
12:42 SIBO treatments
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If your gut health isn't where you want it to be, today's Q&A will likely be of use to you.
I'll be covering some great question submissions like:
-I’ve tried water, prunes, and fiber, and nothing works for my constipation. What should I do?
-My bloating and constipation are slowly getting better with your protocol, but are not resolved. What else can I do?
-I have eczema, rosacea, and loose stool. I was wondering if my skin symptoms could be caused by a gut imbalance?
To hear answers to these questions and more, please join me.
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How to Know if You Need HCl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnlaV5RpnhQ
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00:00 Intro
01:44 “Prunes, fiber…Nothing works for my constipation”
06:38 “I’m 1 month into the protocol, but my symptoms are not resolved”
08:50 “My reflux gets worse with every diet”
11:55 “Can my skin symptoms be a gut issue?”
14:27 “Should I take a motility supplement for SIBO?”
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Learn what works for Hashimoto's thyroiditis and what doesn't.
Today I'll walk you through 3 research-backed treatments for Hashimoto's, and the 3 treatments you can avoid.
Tune in.
Rethinking Hypothyroidism with Dr Antonio Bianco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1jzvyEoLfI
What is Thyroglobulin & What Does it Mean for Your Health? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO93_vATSmM
Our Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36079838/
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00:00 Intro
02:04 What Hashimoto’s Is and Isn’t
03:08 A Dietary Process for Hashimoto’s
05:33 Nutrients for Hashimoto’s
09:45 An Overlooked Supplement for Autoimmunity
12:25 The WORST Dietary Advice
13:10 The Truth About Gluten
18:52 Treating the Numbers
20:57 Thyroid Antibodies Don’t Equate to Symptoms
23:10 Hashimoto’s Becoming Hypothyroidism
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A Herxheimer reaction (aka die-off) is essentially when a new protocol makes you feel worse before you start to feel better.
This often gets confused with intolerance, which makes sense when gauging how a new protocol makes you feel. But to make sure you aren’t jumping ship on a protocol that may actually be working for you, it’s important to learn how to recognize the difference between die-off and intolerance.
Join me to learn how to best navigate Herxheimer symptoms and what you can do to manage them.
Probiotic Side Effects & How to Fix Them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbHCR6esOuY
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00:00 Intro
02:37 Symptoms of die off
03:34 The prevalence of die off
05:32 How to distinguish die off from intolerance
08:16 The protocol
11:25 Other die off supports
14:46 Antimicrobial die off
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A simple breakdown of new research on probiotics. There are really exciting findings for:
-Depression
-Dysbiosis
-Anxiety
-Stress
-And bloating
I’ve compiled what I feel to be the most valuable and actionable updates into today’s research update episode.
Please join me.
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00:00 Intro
02:01 Our probiotic protocol
02:58 Do probiotics improve depression?
07: 11 A combination of probiotics & lifestyle changes
08:30 Parkinson’s disease
09:58 How the gut and brain connect
11:31 A new brain health finding
13:45 Probiotic protocol recap
14:29 No studies for bloating?
19:06 Can probiotics can improve diarrhea?
19:27 What if you stop probiotics too soon?
22:33 Soil-based probiotics for constipation in kids
23:45 Is there a best probiotic for h. pylori?
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Frequent bloating can feel like a frustrating cycle of discomfort and pressure. Fortunately, there are highly effective natural remedies, pulled straight from the research, that can help relieve persistent bloat.
Tune in.
How to Heal Your Gut with the Low FODMAP Diet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyvJYvvxOw8
Standard low FODMAP food list: https://drruscio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/5bStandard-Low-FODMAP-Diet-2020-5.pdf
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00:00 Intro
02:28 The 4 areas to address
07:50 What you can do
09:11 Leaky gut
11:28 Evidence-based protocol
14:19 Dietary changes to make
16:42 Probiotics for motility
18:01 Why hydration matters
19:05 A simple act that’s more effective than meds
20:27 Addressing pelvic floor dysfunction
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Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory and autoimmune process that affects 1% of the population. It is a kind of inflammatory bowel disease that damages the lining of your intestinal tract.
If you have it, it can cause painful symptoms.
Tune in to hear more about what colitis is, how to know if you have it, and, most importantly, how you can treat it.
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00:00 Intro
01:01 What is colitis?
04:37 What are the symptoms?
07:02 The prevalance of colitis
08:38 Risk factors for colitis
14:07 Testing for colitis
15:33 Conventional treatment options
16:23 Natural treatments
19:36 Colitis diets
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The latest round of research updates detail the most promising at-home therapeutics for GI conditions and autoimmunity.
From gas and bloat to joint pain, recent research details the treatments that are both simple and efficacious.
Join me to learn which treatments the science supports.
Split Testing Episoe:
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00:00 Intro
02:11 SIBO positivity doesn’t correlate with symptom severity
11:40 Natural therapies for IBS & SIBO
15:52 Probiotic protocol update
17:47 SIBO & IBS treatments: Recap
18:32 Autoimmunity & fungal overgrowth updates
20:03 Is fungal overgrowth associated with more severe IBD?
20:43 Does antifungal treatment improve IBS symptoms?
21:30 Do we need testing to use antimicrobials?
23:07 Is leaky gut common in IBD patients?
25:38 Can an elemental diet reduce dysbiosis?
27:06 Recap
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Dr. Bianco recently published the book, Rethinking Hypothyroidism: Why Treatment Must Change and What Patients Can Do.
Today I'll be speaking to Dr. Bianco, whom I deeply respect, about his approach to thyroid health—and mine.
While we already had a lot of overlap in our approaches, I walked away with new, incredible insights on hypothyroidism.
I think you'll feel the same way.
Rethinking Hypothyroidism: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/R/bo183892827.html
Thyroid Self-Management Course: https://drruscio.com/thyroid-course/
My articles: https://drruscio.com/blog/
My book: https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/
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00:00 Intro
03:33 Diagnosis is pretty straightforward
08:00 2 ways to diagnose hypothyroidism
12:20 Hypothyroidism prevalence
24:13 1 in 3 might be on meds they don’t need
29:15 TSH is 6. Should we treat or not?
33:25 TPO values & risk
35:16 Normal labs, but there’s symptoms
38:32 The misuse of T3 levels
45:15 Should patients start with combination therapy?
52:41 What to do step-by-step
55:10 What about liquid T4?
58:12 Side effects & risks of adding T3
Dr. Bianco received his MD from Santa Casa Medical School and a PhD in human physiology at the University of Sao Paulo, in Brazil. He’s the former president of the American Thyroid Association (2015-2016) and author of the book "Rethinking Hypothyroidism" .
Currently, he’s a Professor of Medicine at University of Chicago in the research unit called the Committee on Molecular Metabolism and Nutrition which focuses on thyroid hormone metabolism, more specifically, how certain enzymes called deiodinases control thyroid hormone action & metabolism. This research forms the basis for his understanding of the variable response to thyroid hormone replacement among individuals.
He has been published in over 200 peer reviewed papers.
Learn more about his work at www.deiodinase.org
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Probiotics can help improve IBS and leaky gut, especially when used correctly.
Today, I'll walk you through:
-How probiotics work to help improve IBS
-How probiotic improve gut barrier function (leaky gut)
-A simple yet effective at-home probiotic protocol
-And tips for troubleshooting if you feel some probiotics don't sit well with you.
Please join me.
https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/baby-food-market-103849
https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/probiotics-market
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00:00 Intro
01:33 What IBS looks like
03:26 Even 60 Minutes got this wrong
09:04 The causes of IBS
13: 56 The probiotic-small intestine myth
20:20 The positive impact on mental health
24:11 Dietary triggers
25:47 Leaky gut & immune function
27:27 The protocol
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This Q&A is answers to your questions about probiotics, like:
-Do you need to rotate probiotics?
-What's the best way to take probiotics?
-What if probiotics make me feel worse?
-Do I have to worry about probiotics if I have SIBO?
-And more.
If you have any questions about probiotics, please join me for what I hope are helpful insights.
Should You Avoid Lactobacillus If You Have SIBO? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=260pW-S0-Lk&t=3s
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00:00 Intro
01:40 The simple solution is usually best
04:29 Are probiotics worth taking without a diet change?
07:04 Should you rotate probiotics?
11:19 Can you take probiotics long-term?
14:39 Do you need the probiotic capsule?
18:17 Are probiotics that were left out still good?
19:12 Probiotics with/without food?
21:55 What if a probiotic makes me feel worse?
23:47 Should I avoid lactobacillus?
31:25 Can probiotics help reduce med side effects?
32:38 Recap
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Maintaining good gut health for kids and teens is crucially important to overall health.
Today my guest, Dr. Elisa Song, explains how the developing gut impacts other body systems that are also in development like:
-Immunity
-The brain
That means that however we support (or don’t) kids’ gut health may have profound effects on their current and future health.
Please join us for a fascinating conversation about the significance of good gut health for infants, children, and teens.
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00:00 Intro
03:46 Setting the stage for health
07:41 Childhood antibiotics & mental health
13:00 Considering antibiotic alternatives
17:58 Probiotics
27:30 Prebiotics
31:44 Mom’s diet & health matters
36:50 Infant formula
46:20 Adult vs. infant elemental formulas
50:15 Meeting kids where they’re at
1:02:44 Teenage mental health
Dr. Elisa Song, MD is a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine
expert, and mom to 2 thriving children. In her integrative pediatric practice, Whole Family Wellness
(www.wholefamilywellness.org), she’s helped 1000s of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns
and empowered parents to help their children thrive – body, mind, and spirit – by integrating conventional
pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils. Dr. Song
created Healthy Kids Happy Kids (www.healthykidshappykids.com) as an online holistic pediatric resource
to help practitioners and parents bridge the gap between conventional and integrative pediatrics with an
evidence-based, pediatrician-backed, mom-approved approach.
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Are your probiotic side effects a positive sign, or should you make a modification?
It’s all too common that when people take a probiotic and experience some kind of side effect, they take it to mean that probiotics aren’t right for them. And that’s understandable.
But more often than not, these side effects can be signaling something good (that they’re going to work in your gut) or simply that a small adjustment needs to be made.
Here’s how to know which side effects mean what.
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00:00 Intro
02:21 Side effects
04:10 Research on probiotic side effects
05:42 What are probiotics doing in the body?
07:20 4 causes of probiotic reactions
09:26 Symptom durations
10:29 Probiotics that may contain dairy
12:19 Probiotic misconceptions
17:27 Adjustment reaction vs. a real intolerance
18:27 Different probiotic types
21: 25 Some respond to 3 probiotics better than 1
23:25 How do you dose?
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In today’s podcast episode, I talk with Dr. David Jockers about how intermittent fasting can improve gut health, including by increasing bacterial diversity in the microbiome. We also cover how to incorporate fasting into your life in a balanced and effective way.
https://drruscio.com/fasting-improves-bacterial-diversity
My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/
If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/
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A recap of the most exciting and tangible research updates, including findings for:
-Ketamine therapy
-Fish oil
-Yoga
-Cold water therapy
-Collagen
-And more
Please join me to stay up to date on the latest health science updates.
More on psychedelics for mental health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2Ajahgazuc&t=5s
Virtual ketamine therapy: https://nue.life/ , https://www.betterucare.com/ , https://www.joyous.team/
Aerobic vs. resistance exercise for brain health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7vYplSPqV4&t=9s
Cold exposure therapy: https://drruscio.com/cold-exposure-therapy-wim-hof-breathing/
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00:00 Intro
00:48 Ketamine therapy
04:41 Fish oil for depression
06:27 Yoga for depression
07:46 Exercise for depression
11:58 How exercise impacts depression
13:48 Cold immersion for muscle recovery
15:13 No evidence for cold therapy?
20:20 Collagen for muscle soreness
21:15 Which exercise improves longevity most?
23:38 Can lifestyle reverse biological aging?
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What causes leaky gut and how do you treat it? Today I’ll answer these questions and give you the 4 most effective ways to help heal leaky gut.
Join me.
How to Heal Leaky Gut: https://drruscio.com/how-to-heal-leaky-gut/
Simple Leaky Gut Protocol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5en_twP8DcE&t=2s
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00:00 Intro
01:04 What is leaky gut?
03:30 Causes of leaky gut
05:35 Leaky gut prevalence
06:16 The first step
09:10 Foods to eliminate & reintroduce
15:47 The second step
20:20 The importance of sleep
21:45 The third step
25:37 Evidence-based probiotic protocol
27:29 The final step
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Let's discuss the latest research in oxidative stress, allergies, kids' health, and gut health, all through the lens of probiotics.
We'll cover how effective probiotics are for:
-Inflammation
-Immunity
-Asthma
-Allergies
-Acute diarrhea in kids
-Allergic rhinitis in kids
-IBS
-Constipation
-H. pylori
By covering the latest research, I hope to take the stress out of trying to stay up to date on the science on your own. Please join me.
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00:00 Intro
01:27 Oxidative stress
07:01 Asthma
08:39 Seasonal allergies
10:22 Probiotics for kids
15:38 Jaundice in premature babies
18:26 Probiotic dosing for kids
20:38 Respiratory infections in infants
22:04 IBS
24:48 Chronic constipation
28:15 H. pylori
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Mast cell activation (MCAS), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) are three often debilitating conditions on their own, but it seems they're likely connected to one another.
Join me and Dr. Weinstock as he explains the symptoms of these conditions, how they're linked, and what the future looks like for treatment. Even if you're only dealing with MCAS or POTS, this episode is worth a listen.
What is POTS: https://drruscio.com/pots/
Choosing an MCAS diet: https://drruscio.com/mcas-diet/
To contribute to the MCAS documentary: https://ldnresearchtrust.org/documentary-fundraiser
More about LDN: https://ldnresearchtrust.org/what-is-low-dose-naltrexone-ldn
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00:00 Intro
01:06 What is the “triad”?
02:58 MCAS, POTS, & EDS defined
14:33 What are effective therapeutics for healing?
17:20 Approach to MCAS: Step 1
18:14 The importance of mental health
27:32 How these immune symptoms connect to gut health
33:18 Where Dr. Weinstock starts with stomach distension
36:32 Immunoglobulins
38:50 Sodium butyrate
39:42 The low FODMAP diet for dysbiosis
42:30 Effective therapies for POTS & EDS
47:39 Low-dose naltrexone
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