

Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare
Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC
Clinician, researcher, and gut-geek Dr. Michael Ruscio DC covers the ever-changing world of functional health science. From debunking trends to research deep dives to practical takeaways, Dr. Ruscio DC Radio is health science made digestible.
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These [podcasts] are educational and informational only and are not medical, chiropractic, psychological, or other professional advice of any kind. They do not create or constitute any professional relationship between us and you. Always consult your licensed healthcare providers and never disregard or delay obtaining medical advice based on information in our [podcast]. Please review our full terms of use and disclaimers posted on our Website at https://drruscio.com/privacy-policy.
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May 31, 2021 • 1h 3min
The Best Medicinal Mushrooms for Your Brain and Immune System
On today’s podcast episode, I had an eye-opening conversation with Jeff Chilton about the world of medicinal mushrooms, and how to know that you’re getting a good quality product. Jeff shares the benefits of reishi, lion’s mane, chaga, and other mushrooms for brain health, immune system function, energy, and more, as well as tips for cooking with mushrooms and what to look for in mushroom products. Listen to the episode to learn more. https://drruscio.com/the-best-medicinal-mushrooms-for-your-brain-and-immune-system 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/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

May 26, 2021 • 45min
Answers on Antifungal Medication, Curcumin, and Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO
On today’s podcast, we will cover listener questions, including… Will an oral antifungal medication destroy my gut? Do you recommend bismuth thiol biofilm disruptors for hydrogen sulfide SIBO? Does curcumin really help with inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis? Is there enough research to support this? What should I do if I suffer from burning pain in my stomach, and HCl, apple cider vinegar, and digestive enzymes don't help? How do I get off of the PPI I'm taking when I have reflux and EOE? My eczema of 10 years cleared up while I was on the modified fast and diet from Healthy Gut, Healthy You, but it’s starting to come back as I add foods back in. What should I do? Do you recommend the peptide BPC-157 for gut issues? https://drruscio.com/answers-on-oral-antifungal-medication-bismuth-thiols-curcumin-stomach-acid 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/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

May 24, 2021 • 41min
How We Plan to Be the Best Functional Medicine Clinic
On today’s episode of the podcast, I’m taking you behind the scenes to talk about some of the exciting new things we’re doing at the clinic. We know that more tests, more supplements, more money, and more time spent in appointments don’t lead to better results. At ACFM, we’re actively doing and publishing research in order to document what does work, including upcoming research on triple probiotic therapy for SIBO. Listen for details on this and other exciting updates, reflections on the field of functional medicine, and some thoughts on what I’ve learned throughout my own health optimization journey. https://drruscio.com/how-we-plan-to-be-the-best-functional-medicine-clinic 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/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

May 19, 2021 • 50min
Can Peptides Improve Your Sleep and Health?
On today’s podcast episode, I caught up with Dr. Kevin Wallace on the use of peptides for sleep, energy, performance, immune system function, and more. Dr. Wallace shares his insights from clinical experience with various peptides, and provides guidance on my own personal experimentation. . If you’re curious about peptides and how they work, I encourage you to listen to this episode to learn more. https://drruscio.com/peptides-and-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://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

May 17, 2021 • 53min
The Best Phytonutrients for Your Brain and Immune System
On today’s podcast episode, Dr. Susan Blum takes us behind the scenes of her functional beverage formulations, and shares some of the most powerful nutrients for brain function, heart health, and the immune system. We also talk about strategies for rotating ingredients and increasing the density and quality of nutrients you consume. https://drruscio.com/nutrition-and-your-immune-system 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/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

May 12, 2021 • 44min
Is Ozone Therapy a Helpful Treatment?
Can ozone therapy help with the treatment of autoimmune disease, chronic pain, and inflammation? On today’s podcast, I had a conversation with Dr. Akbar Khan to help answer these questions. While I remain apprehensive about recommending ozone therapy for conditions I treat based on the amount of evidence in support of its use, I appreciated this discussion and am open to the potential benefits, including those that may come to light with further research. If ozone therapy is something you’re curious about, I encourage you to listen to this episode. https://drruscio.com/ozone-therapy 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/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

May 10, 2021 • 56min
What You Didn’t Know About Insulin Resistance & Blood Sugar
On today’s episode of the podcast, I talk with Dr. Ronesh Sinha about the importance of balancing blood sugar, misconceptions about insulin resistance, and the best ways to eat, exercise, and sleep for blood sugar optimization. We also talk about the problem with overdoing keto diets and fasting, and how to determine your ideal carb allocation. https://drruscio.com/glucose-monitoring-insulin-resistance-sleep-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://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

May 5, 2021 • 1h 40min
Strategies for Physical Mobility & Emotional Flexibility
Today on the podcast, Aaron Alexander and I go deep into the connections between physical mobility and emotional flexibility. Aaron’s approach to health combines the musculoskeletal with the psychospiritual, and he shares a number of insights into how everything is connected within our bodies and minds. This episode is also packed with simple strategies for improving mobility, function, and overall health. https://drruscio.com/physical-mobility-emotional-flexibility 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/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

May 3, 2021 • 1h 10min
Ketamine for Breakthroughs in Brain Health & Emotions
On today’s podcast episode, I talk with Dr. Ken Adolph about how ketamine, a legal psychedelic, can be used as a tool to help break the cycle of ruminations for those with depression, anxiety, PTSD, past trauma, and maybe even for those with food or environmental reactivity. https://drruscio.com/ketamine-breakthroughs-in-brain-health-emotions 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/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Apr 28, 2021 • 44min
Is Folic Acid Toxic? What the Research Really Says
Is folic acid really toxic for those with MTHFR gene polymorphisms? On today’s podcast, I take a balanced look at the research to help answer this question. I also share a case study about how one woman’s perimenopause symptoms were resolved with the help of conservative functional medicine, and a brief review research on modified citrus pectin as a heavy metal chelator. https://drruscio.com/is-folic-acid-toxic Join our growing community of clinicians today! https://drruscio.com/review-1dollar/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources