Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

Combining her professional experience with clinical and functional medicine and personal experience with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, Dr. Terry Wahls created the Wahls Protocol®. This protocol, which is a modified Paleo diet, personally helped Dr. Wahls go from surviving to thriving with multiple sclerosis. Learn more about how she designed the protocol, what foods are a part of the protocol, and what successful outcomes she’s seen from it on healthy aging and chronic health conditions. https://www.drruscio.com/wahls-protocol-autoimmune-disease-diet  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinstitute.com Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Did you know that altered stress hormones, poor sleep, fatigue, anxiety, and depression all intersect with gut health? There have been many studies that have shown these connections, and the one that I feature in this episode continues to confirm that the benefits of probiotics go beyond the gut. Listen in for a rundown of the study and answers to how long probiotics should be taken and if cortisol testing is necessary. https://www.drruscio.com/healthy-gut-lower-cortisol-levels  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinstitute.com Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

With a study looking at the effects of an elemental diet on Crohn’s Disease comes the question, “Could it offer symptom relief for other gastrointestinal disorders?” In this episode, learn about the study’s promising findings, what an elemental diet is, why it could be an effective gut-healing tool for IBS, ulcerative colitis, and GERD, and how to begin following one to improve your gut health. https://www.drruscio.com/elemental-diet-crohns-ibs-and-more  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinstitute.com Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

This episode, our clinic’s very own Dr. Scott and I get personal about our own health journeys, talking about what has worked and what hasn’t. Dr. Scott opens up about how he approached his mold toxicity symptoms of brain fog, fatigue, and loose stools with several remedies — only to find that mold may not be the underlying cause. We also dive deep into the mental and physical health benefits of exercise and two patient success stories who found relief by doing less, not more. https://www.drruscio.com/fine-tuning-your-health  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinstitute.com Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

In this episode, I run through a series of new research studies that aim to solve these questions:  Does exercise improve fatigue, obsessive-compulsive thinking, cognitive function, and migraines? Is sauna therapy more effective when exercise is also in the mix? If weight loss is the goal, does intermittent fasting or caloric restriction work better?  What kind of diet can help reduce pain associated with fibromyalgia?  Can cold immersion and sauna therapy boost longevity? And more. Listen in to hear what strategies to implement in your health regime for better health. https://www.drruscio.com/6-strategies-boost-longevity-energy  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinstitute.com Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources  

Tests can be helpful to rule out a serious condition or when the data provided treats the individual. So, what tests are worth doing for IBS? Let’s take a deep dive into the research together to learn what can help assess and treat the root cause of IBS—and what diets can keep symptoms under control. https://www.drruscio.com/best-diets-tests-for-ibs  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinstitute.com Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

As I reveal the latest studies in female hormones, thyroid health, and menopause, the research findings speak for themselves. Let’s look at what the data says about effective (or not so effective) ways to normalize TSH levels, reduce the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hypothyroidism, improve sleep during menopause, increase the absorption of the thyroid hormone, and make use of selenium, probiotics, and inositol for thyroid health. Listen in to hear what strategies you can apply to improve your hormonal health. https://www.drruscio.com/hormonal-health-research  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinstitute.com Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Probiotics have many powers, from restoring the gut microbiome to improving joint pain to boosting mood. When it comes to how they work for IBS and SIBO, there’s a lot of confusion about if they truly do provide symptom relief. In this podcast episode, the featured findings provide clarity about the effectiveness of probiotics for IBS and SIBO and how probiotic supplementation measures up to other drug therapies. Listen in. https://www.drruscio.com/should-you-take-probiotics-for-ibs-sibo  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinstitute.com Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Emily said it best: complex symptoms don’t need complex treatments. Within a couple of weeks of working with Dr. Scott, Emily experienced complete relief of her long-standing symptoms, such as headaches, bloating after every meal, mood swings, fatigue, and heavy periods. Dr. Scott’s recommendations were simple: avoid over-supplementation and focus on gut therapies, such as triple therapy probiotics and a low FODMAP diet. Hear what else Emily did to invest in her health (and feel better) long-term. https://www.drruscio.com/simple-plan-for-balancing-female-hormones  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinstitute.com Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

15–20% of the population suffers from IBS symptoms like bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain. While drug therapies such as Rifaximin and Plecanatide may be prescribed to provide symptom relief, is there a place for probiotics? New research shows how probiotics and drugs each play a role in improving IBS. Hear the latest findings and how to use them to make the best decisions for your health. https://www.drruscio.com/medications-probiotics-for-ibs-treatment  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinstitute.com Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources