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

This podcast episode reviews the research data that suggest that probiotics reduce the intensity and duration of upper respiratory infections. Because of this benefit, probiotics may support immune function during an illness. https://drruscio.com/?p=56754 My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ Looking for more? Sign up for our newsletter: http://drruscio.com/subscribe

In today's episode, we are joined by Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-range Kids and started a foundation called Let Grow. We discussed this very important concept of anti-fragility which essentially means if we don't expose children to risk it can actually cripple their development. She discusses the pros and cons of sheltering children and brings to our attention some resources that are thankfully now available for parents, teachers, and school districts, to start moving back to an older way of approaching children's responsibility and safety. It seems that the media has instilled fear in parents and there has been a loss of balance as a result. These days it is common for parents not to let kids out of their sight for fear of kidnapping or abduction, however Lenore helps us understand that the statistics show that this is extremely rare. Kids need to take risks, get dirty, and try things on their own. https://drruscio.com/?p=56098 My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Today we will cover listener questions, including … Should you eat high carb while treating SIBO? Is libido affected by high intensity training in a fasted state? Most protein powders cause gut symptoms, what should I do? Can you take Iberogast if you have ulcers and acid reflux? https://drruscio.com/?p=56091 My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

In today's episode, I am joined by mold expert, Doctor Jill Crista. She discusses some fascinating theories regarding what happens in mycotoxicity or this syndrome in which your body is inundated with not actually mold itself but the toxins that are produced by mold or fungus. She describes symptoms that help you determine if there's an increased likelihood that you may have been, or currently are, being exposed to mycotoxins. Lastly, she outlines some helpful testing and treatment strategies. I’m already looking forward to a Part II. https://drruscio.com/?p=56096 My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Most elemental diet products have been out of reach for people with whey intolerance (or allergy), that’s why we created Elemental Heal Whey Free. The elemental diet is a unique pre-digested, hypoallergenic formula that helps heal the gut. Research shows that an elemental diet can lower inflammation in the gut and joints and starve overgrowth of bacteria and fungus (decreasing SIBO). There are a few different ways to use the elemental diet, contrary to popular belief, it does not have to be all or nothing for two weeks in order to see benefit. If you have already improved your diet and used probiotics but still have symptoms, an elemental diet should be considered. https://drruscio.com/?p=56095 My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

In today's episode, we are joined by Susan Bratton who is a sexual health specialist. We discuss the importance of nitric oxide production and how it is critical for optimal blood flow. She shares some opinions on citrulline versus arginine, two of the more popular supplements that can help to promote nitric oxide production. And made some very interesting tie-ins to how your oral health and your oral microbiome have a fairly sizable impact on nitric oxide and therefore your ability to experience arousal both for men and for women. Susan also laid out some ways of reframing sexual health, partner connectivity and intimacy. I hope you’ll try some of these exercises if you are experiencing some of those initial feelings of complacency. Certainly some very helpful techniques for couples who've been together for many years. https://drruscio.com/?p=56100 My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

The elemental diet is a unique pre-digested, hypoallergenic formula that helps heal the gut. Research shows that an elemental diet can lower inflammation in the gut and joints and starve overgrowth of bacteria and fungus (decreasing SIBO). There are a few different ways to use the elemental diet, contrary to popular belief, it does not have to be all or nothing for two weeks in order to see benefit. Most elemental diets contain around 60 grams of carbs per serving. Our Low Carb Elemental Heal formula contains added healthy fats and only 20 grams of carbs per serving. https://drruscio.com/?p=56093 My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

In this episode I spoke with Dr. Tina Beaudoin on the topic of water, and it was shocking to me to learn that there are actually far more toxins and pollutants in our water than I originally thought, and apparently it's fairly regular to have violations occur to the upper acceptable limit for water toxins. This is something that organizations are working to lobby to reform and improve. Dr. Beaudoin mentions a few websites that you can visit to get specific information about the water supply in your community. Knowledge is power and your voice counts with these issues. Lastly, we discuss some recommendations on affordable and effective water filtration systems that can be easily installed in your home for clean and safe drinking water. https://drruscio.com/?p=56030 Apply to be a Health Coach with the Ruscio Institute here: https://drruscio.com/healthcoachjob My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

There is a desperate need for better training in the world of SIBO treatment. Allison Siebecker, a known SIBO expert, now offers a SIBO training course for practitioners. She supplies an algorithm that provides a roadmap through which to apply the available treatments (which is the difference between success and failure). Patients are often given too many things to try at once with no process to follow and end up feeling lost and more symptomatic than when they started. In this course, Dr. Siebecker goes so far as to give clues as to when to consider things like adhesions or limbic retraining and even tips that go as far-reaching as how to correctly order a barium swallow if you're suspicious of it and want to rule out adhesions in a patient. Dr. Siebecker is a colleague whom I trust and agree with and I highly recommend going through her training. https://drruscio.com/?p=56031 Apply to be a Health Coach with the Ruscio Institute here: https://drruscio.com/healthcoachjob My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Dr. Eric Trexler and I discuss sleep and how to dial in your diet for optimal body composition. The aim is to help people realize eating behaviors that are thwarting their body composition and making sure we don't tell someone to just blindly cut calories or encumber them with tracking, which can seem difficult, and arduous, and painstaking. There's also a great answer to the question of age-associated weight gain, meaning is this just something that as you age, your metabolism slows and you gain weight? No, there's actually a very empowering ray of hope there. And a few helpful nuggets about sleep. Dr. Trexler is an accomplished academic. He has a foot in both academia and publications having published over 40 papers and real-world applications having coached many people. He brings a very nice balanced and experienced perspective to the conversation. https://drruscio.com/?p=49011 Apply to be a Health Coach with the Ruscio Institute here: https://drruscio.com/healthcoachjob My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources