Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare Parasites, Pathogenic Bacteria, MCAS and Mold
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Feb 12, 2020 Dr. Anne Hill, a naturopathic physician from Portland, specializes in gut infections, MCAS, and mold-related illnesses. She shares insights on effective testing methods for parasites and gram-negative bacteria, debating the necessity of lab tests. Dr. Hill emphasizes the importance of gut health through diet and probiotics, and highlights the connection between gut infections and MCAS. She provides practical advice on mold testing for homes and discusses treatment strategies, including detox methods and the use of binders to support recovery.
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Prefer Sensitive GI Tests For Persistent Symptoms
- Use ParaWellness Research or GI-MAP when suspecting persistent GI parasites or dysbiosis.
- Treat findings because these labs often reveal actionable infections missed by routine O&P testing.
Empiric Gut Care Often Works But Testing Still Helps
- Empiric gut therapies can help many patients without definitive testing because treatments often overlap.
- However, testing still guides care for complex cases and can reveal treatable pathogens.
Environmental Toxins Amplify Gut Infection Risk
- Environmental toxic burden (glyphosate, heavy metals, mycotoxins) weakens immunity and increases susceptibility to gut infections.
- Detoxification and supporting glutathione are often necessary adjuncts to antimicrobial therapy.
