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Depending on where you send your stool sample, you can end up with different stool test results.  What this means is that your treatment plan could look very different depending on the stool test you use. This also means that a stool test may not be the best way to actually start healing your gut.  Instead of spending time and money on (potentially inaccurate) stool tests, I’ll tell you 4 things you can do that will make a difference for your gut health.  Join me.    Featured Studies  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4647607/#:~:text=brain%20injury%20rehabilitation.-,Asymptomatic%20C.,inpatients%20%5B38%E2%80%9342%5D.    Related Resources What is Leaky Gut? https://drruscio.com/what-is-leaky-gut/  Probiotics for Gut Health: https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-gut-health  Build an Elimination Diet: https://drruscio.com/elimination-diet-meal-plan/  Gut-Healing Diets: https://drruscio.com/gut-healing-diet/  The Paleo Diet: https://drruscio.com/paleo-diet  Antimicrobials: https://drruscio.com/antimicrobial-agents/  Low FODMAP Diet Guide: https://drruscio.com/getlowfodmapguide/  Continue Learning Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources   Timestamps 00:00 Intro  00:59 What is a Split Test? 01:40 The Split Tests Results 02:34 Why My Thoughts on Stool Testing Changed 05:53 Different Results Mean Different Treatment 10:17 Zonulin: A Key Finding 12:23 The Second Split Test 14:30 You’re Doing Yourself a Disservice  14:54 4 Tools for GI Healing    Get the Latest Updates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRusciodc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrusciodc/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ca/drmichaelrusciodc 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. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g  *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the “Show transcript” button on the bottom right of the video.

Allison A Feduccia PhD discusses the potential of psychedelics for mental health, specifically the use of MDMA for PTSD. They explore the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics, how MDMA works, and the misconceptions around the length of time and severity of problems. They also touch on the subjective aspects of psychedelics, resources for learning, and the differences between ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA for mental health treatment.

The podcast explores the science of probiotics and their four health benefits: improving SIBO & dysbiosis, leaky gut, brain inflammation, and the stress response. It discusses the unintentional health benefits of fermentation and the antimicrobial impact of probiotics. The effectiveness of probiotics in treating various conditions like SIBO, candida, and Giardia is explored. The significance of gut health for thyroid health is discussed, along with tips for choosing a good probiotic. The chapter also covers recommended dosages and choosing a reputable company.

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.    Featured Studies  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36653035/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36986088/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36986145/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36705359/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36655084/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35487505/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36414567/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37000812/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35512770/    Continue Learning 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/  Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources   Timestamps 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 Get the Latest Updates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRusciodc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrusciodc Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/drmichaelrusciodc 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. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g  *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the “Show transcript” button on the bottom right of the video.

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.   Related Episodes 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/    Related Articles 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/    Continue Learning Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources   Timestamps 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   Get the Latest Updates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRusciodc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrusciodc Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ca/drmichaelrusciodc 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. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g  *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the “Show transcript” button on the bottom right of the video.

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. Featured Studies  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36986264/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34179053/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35766861/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33763441/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36454911/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30843436/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28881908/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36986264/    Continue Learning 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/  Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources   Timestamps 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    Get the Latest Updates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRusciodc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrusciodc Pinterest -  https://www.pinterest.com/drmichaelrusciodc    #gut health #microbiota #microbiome 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. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g  *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the “Show transcript” button on the bottom right of the video.

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.   Featured Studies   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34554363/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35304603/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35269492/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36994180/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22470299/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35301183/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26092138/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35784236/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31095082/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34978668/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36315020/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35788615/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15383407/#:~:text=In%20stratified%20analysis%2C%20among%20men,CI%3A%200.21%2C%200.81). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30138219/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16874148/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33958319/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27444976/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29293447/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35228201/ Featured Products Polar H9 HRM: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08411DQ96?tag=healthline-subtag-20&ascsubtag=bbbd4c58-5424-4eed-9bf3-5dd341cb5eea&correlationId=bbbd4c58-5424-4eed-9bf3-5dd341cb5eea Fitbit Luxe: https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/products/trackers/luxe?rvo_aff=1&rvo_brandid=8e442714-04d1-45b1-a519-8636148ba591&rvo_prodid=84ec3cc7-2373-46a2-bb87-3f8e1e69a2dd&rvo_subid=84ec3cc7-2373-46a2-bb87-3f8e1e69a2dd&rvo_subid2=%2Bwhere&correlationId=254e69d0-d580-4eff-b1f4-996a98a04d42 Apple Watch: https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Watch-Midnight-Aluminum-Always/dp/B0BDJ9FCYP?asc_source=verso&asc_campaign=64677ce788479249e0cc2920%7C47Yv9Aumzj3cKPtWFQvdAe&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wired.com%2Fgallery%2Fbest-heart-rate-monitors%2F&ascsubtag=64677ce788479249e0cc2920&tag=w050b-20    Continue Learning  My interview with Mike T Nelson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiA4tmh-_wA  Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources   Timestamps 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   Get the Latest Updates  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRusciodc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrusciodc Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/drmichaelrusciodc #gut health #weekend warrior #exercise 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.  Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g  *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the “Show transcript” button on the bottom right of the video.

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. Featured Studies  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507793/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25994564/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11256493/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28770351/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35565722/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23980906/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25274610/   Other Sources How to Take Betaine HCl: https://drruscio.com/betaine-hcl/  Mason’s Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfj7vSA1mmk    Continue Learning Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources   Timestamps 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   Get the Latest Updates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRusciodc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrusciodc Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/drmichaelrusciodc   #gut health #health and wellness #microbiome 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. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g  *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the “Show transcript” button on the bottom right of the video.

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.  Featured Studies  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546634/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36294338/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20458757/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35628700/  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33746935/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36630947/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31126033/    Featured Products   Probiotics used in study: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074PY8734?tag=florastor-us-st-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1  My S. Boulardii probiotics: https://store.drruscio.com/products/sacchromyces-boulardii-probiotic    Continue Learning Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources   Timestamps 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   Get the Latest Updates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRusciodc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrusciodc Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ca/drmichaelrusciodc 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. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g  *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the “Show transcript” button on the bottom right of the video.

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!  The Study From the Article:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30193113/    Counterpoint Studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36382780/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4862129/    Continue Learning Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources   Timestamps 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   Get the Latest Updates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRusciodc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrusciodc Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ca/drmichaelrusciodc 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. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g  *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the “Show transcript” button on the bottom right of the video.