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

Dive into the surprising health benefits of castor oil, from alleviating joint pain and constipation to promoting skin and eye health. Learn about its FDA approval as a stimulant laxative and antimicrobial properties, and explore its versatile uses like promoting eyelash growth and improving joint health.

Discover the risks and findings of a recent study on time-restricted feeding's impact on cardiovascular mortality. Analyze the limitations and strengths of a study on diet, lifestyle, and health outcomes. Compare early and late time-restricted eating, showcasing benefits like improved insulin resistance and gut microbiota diversity. Explore the benefits of time-restricted eating over regular eating, including weight loss and improved metabolic markers. Emphasize the advantages of early time-restricted eating for weight loss and glucose metabolism.

This podcast delves into common mistakes in treating SIBO, reevaluates the accuracy of lactulose test, discusses testing and treatment approaches in functional medicine, and emphasizes symptom monitoring over test results for effective SIBO management.

Think you may have Candida and Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth (SIFO)? In today’s episode, I help you spot the warning signs and guide you towards the best treatments to improve your gut and overall health.    👇 Watch more videos like this 👇  ➡️Get Rid Of Candida & SIFO in 4 Simplified Steps (Works Fast): https://youtu.be/EenuIwuJ7h0?si=JKDr3Jiw1qirLDH6 ➡️Does the Elemental Diet Work for SIFO & Dysbiosis?: https://youtu.be/mgptjUr4BPY?si=mpm-IEikOQ2ByZ2q ➡️Should I Avoid the Elemental Diet If I Have Candida?:  https://youtu.be/ZW8cVfPtHX0?si=p4Bm94jV6thrbbwq ➡️Probiotics Improve Leaky Gut, IBS & Candida [New Science]:  https://youtu.be/RZ_R4dPvAAI?si=qBf2ltwXFgjKJiz2   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRuscioDC?sub_confirmation=1   Have questions about Candida and SIFO, or other topics? Let us know in the comments below!   👇Read these next 👇 ➡️What Is Candida? 5 Facts You May Not Know: https://drruscio.com/what-is-candida/ ➡️What Causes Candida Overgrowth—and What Can You Do About It?: https://drruscio.com/what-causes-candida/ ➡️The Unexpected Truth About Candida and Gut Health: https://drruscio.com/candida-and-gut-health/   Featured Studies  📉Candidiasis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32809459/ 📉Candida Albicans: The Virulence Factors and Clinical Manifestations of Infection: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33499276/ 📉The gut, the bad and the harmless: Candida albicans as a commensal and opportunistic pathogen in the intestine: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32604030/ 📉Dysmotility and proton pump inhibitor use are independent risk factors for small intestinal bacterial and/or fungal overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23574267/ 📉Gut dysbiosis in severe mental illness and chronic fatigue: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33558650/ 📉Fungal feelings in the irritable bowel syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36723172/ 📉Altered gut bacterial-fungal interkingdom networks in patients with current depressive episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32533650/ 📉Increased risk of chronic fatigue syndrome following infection: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37951920/ 📉Reduced diversity and altered composition of the gut microbiome in individuals with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27338587/ 📉Effects of oestrogen on vulvovaginal candidosis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34699636/ 📉Onychomycosis: An Updated Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31738146/ 📉Gastrointestinal Candida colonisation promotes sensitisation against food antigens by affecting the mucosal barrier in mice: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16423887/ 📉Interplay between Candida albicans and Lactic Acid Bacteria in the Gastrointestinal Tract: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34259567/ 📉Limited effect of refined carbohydrate dietary supplementation on colonization of the gastrointestinal tract of healthy subjects by Candida albicans: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10357735/ 📉The dietary modification and treatment of intestinal Candida overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30166063/   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.

Learn how your diet can affect leaky gut and what foods to incorporate to heal it. Hear about the effects of alcohol on gut health and the importance of avoiding processed foods. Discover the benefits of polyphenol-rich foods, histamine management, and controversies surrounding gluten, dairy, and other foods for optimal gut health.

Dr. Alex Ford discusses common IBS treatment mistakes and the prevalence of SIBO in patients. The gut-brain connection, effects of antidepressants on the gut, probiotics for IBS, and various treatment options are explored. Featured studies on probiotics in IBS and efficacy of treatments are highlighted.

Dr. Tania Dempsey discusses vector infections, testing, and treatment options for Lyme Disease and other vector-borne illnesses with a focus on PCR vs. Fish tests, lab interpretation in functional medicine, clinical discretion in diagnosing infections, and innovative treatments like hyperbaric oxygen and IV ozone therapy.

Have you recently heard about Akkermansia and wondered what it's all about?   We know it’s a commensal bacteria that resides in the human gut, thriving in the mucus layer, but its popularity in the wellness world has many asking: Are the benefits truly substantial?   To answer this question let’s go over some common claims and what the research actually tells us.   Watch Next… These Probiotics Improve Leaky Gut by 82%: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEt0kdT5AOU&t=239s  NEW Science-Backed Ways to Improve Fatigue, Insomnia, Stress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEmj83EIfyU&t=8s    Read Next:  Why Probiotic Biodiversity is More Important than Strain: https://drruscio.com/what-is-the-best-probiotic-strain/  The Best Probiotic Protocol? The Triple Therapy Approach: https://drruscio.com/triple-therapy-probiotic-protocol/    Timestamps 00:00  Intro  02:06  What is Akkermansia? 04:29  “Only strain that lives and regulates the gut lining” 05:10  “Major part of the microbiome” 06:49  “Low levels are associated with poor gut health” 07:56  “Good for metabolism & gut health”  10:30  Beware of “Positive Publication Bias” 12:14  Other probiotics that improve gut health 12:54  Increasing Akkermansia naturally 17:49  Key takeaways 18:54  Recommended protocol   Featured Studies  Akkermansia muciniphila: 18 years after its first discovery https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgstr.2022.1024393/full Akkermansia muciniphila, a human intestinal mucin-degrading bacterium https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15388697/ Role of Akkermansia in Human Diseases:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37111034/ Akkermansia muciniphila improves glucose homeostasis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33820962/ Spatial Characteristics of Colonic Mucosa-Associated Gut Microbiota in Humans https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34223947/ Next-Generation Probiotic in Modulating Human Metabolic Homeostasis and Disease Progression https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36835309/ Gut Bifidobacteria Populations in Human Health and Aging https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27594848/ Akkermansia muciniphila in the Human GI Tract https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30041463/ Intestinal Lactobacillus in health and disease, a driver or just along for the ride? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28866243/ Akkermansia lower in severe obesity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31265324/ Impairment of Insulin Secretion and Glucose Homeostasis in Lean Type 2 Diabetes https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34085773/ Akkermansia muciniphila in IBD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9853388/ Mucosa-Associated Microbiota in Patients with IBS https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33271532/ Differences in the Composition of Gut Microbiota between Patients with Parkinson's Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34884399/ Gut microbiome of MS patients https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36113426/ Probiotics fortify intestinal barrier function https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37168869/ Outcome-Specific Efficacy of Different Probiotic Strains and Mixtures in IBS https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37686889/ Clinical effects and gut microbiota changes of using probiotics, prebiotics or synbiotics in IBD https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33555375/ Effects of probiotics on functional constipation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32005532/ Probiotics for Preventing and Treating SIBO https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28267052/ Probiotics as an effective therapeutic approach in alleviating depression symptoms https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35348020/ Diets that differ in their FODMAP content alter the colonic luminal microenvironment https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25016597/ Prebiotic Effect on Gut With Altered FODMAP Intake in Patients with Crohn's Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27077959/ Efficacy of a low FODMAP diet in IBS https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34376515/ Lipoprotein and Endotoxemia Improvement in Metabolic Syndrome with Gut Microbiota Modification https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31451009/ Regulation of gut microbiome by keto diet https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36313018/ Islamic fasting leads to an increased Akkermansia https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31854308/ Strategies to promote Akkermansia https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30416539/ Adjuvant Probiotics Attenuate Glycemic Levels and Inflammatory Cytokines in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35299968/   Get the Latest Updates  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRusciodc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrusciodc/   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.

Probiotics can be a great tool for improving H. Pylori, Diarrhea, IBS and other gut-related problems. I’ll cover new research and probiotic protocols that will help you heal these common health issues.  And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments   Watch More Videos Like This A Simple Probiotic Protocol to Improve IBS & Leaky Gut https://youtu.be/drayyAojUJA?si=dyOltvfzu7VZ6mcj What’s the Best Probiotic for IBS? https://youtu.be/7quTmOpqJA4?si=au_0RY5K4JjBclRh What Type of Probiotic Should You Take? https://youtu.be/S8QNPqBGKJM?si=xUnzpfoYhriDbyKs The Best Supplements for the Gut Microbiome https://youtu.be/z1ipDsS7TY8?si=pLPHneHKH7ij59dS   Read This Next  IBS Treatment Plan for Bloating, Constipation, and Diarrhea https://drruscio.com/ibs-treatment/ Best Probiotic For Constipation https://drruscio.com/best-probiotic-for-constipation/ Why Probiotics Are Important & A Simple Protocol To Get Started https://drruscio.com/why-probiotics-are-important/ What You Should Know About IBS Probiotics https://drruscio.com/ibs-probiotics/ Probiotic Benefits for Mother+Child & Histamine Intolerance https://drruscio.com/probiotic-benefits-for-motherchild-histamine-intolerance/ How to Get the Best Benefit From Probiotics for Skin Health https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-skin/  Timestamps 00:00 Intro  01:01 IBS and its underlying conditions 04:35 Probiotics for constipation and diarrhea  08:13 Positive effects on H. Pylori treatment 09:48 Do probiotics increase weight loss? 14:29 Do probiotics affect exercise? 16:15 Skin health improvements 17:56 Benefits for colic 19:34 Probiotic protocol to start with   Featured Studies   Efficacy of Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotics in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37772692/ Efficacy and Safety of Probiotics and Synbiotics for Constipation in Children: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37625312/ Modern Probiotics for the Correction of Diarrhea and Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37801459/ Probiotics Therapy for Adults with Diarrhea-Predominant IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36251040/ The Effectiveness of Treatment with Probiotics in H. Pylori Eradication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37540067/ L-Carnitine and Synbiotic Co-Supplementation on Women with Obesity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37929031/ Microbiome-Targeted Therapies as an Adjunct to Traditional Weight Loss Interventions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36530587/ Benefits of the Probiotics and Synbiotics Supplementation on Anthropometric Indices and Body Composition in Adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38030409/ Effects of Probiotic/Synbiotic Supplementation on Body Weight in Patients with Diabetes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37085813/ Effects of L-Carnitine Supplementation on Weight Loss and Body Composition: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32359762/ Effects of Heat-Killed Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum TWK10 on Exercise, Fatigue, and Muscle Growth in Men: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37816697/ Is There a Role for Modified Probiotics as Beneficial Microbes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28884589/ Gut-Skin Axis: Microbial Dysbiosis and Skin Conditions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33670115/ Probiotic Supplementation in Infant Atopic Dermatitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37345893/ Infant Colic Represents Gut Inflammation and Dysbiosis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30177353/ Microbiome of the First Stool After Birth and Infantile Colic: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32053826/ Infant Microbiota in Colic: Problem Crying and Subsequent Child Behavior: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32279681/ Reducing FODMAPs of Breastfeeding Mothers and Improvement Infantile Colic Symptoms: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30306603/ Probiotic Supplementation and Breast Milk and Infant Gut Microbiome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37660760/   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.

The right brain health diet can improve cognition, memory, focus, AND mood. I’ll break down the best brain boosting foods and habits—and share the brain supplements that work according to science. Tune in!   👇 Watch More Videos Like This 👇  ➡️ 8 Ways to Beat Brain Fog & Boost Cognition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk_ICGk0RwQ&t=2s  ➡️ The Top 4 Gut & Brain Health Benefits of Probiotics EXPLAINED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr369OAmrMU&t=590s  ➡️The REAL Root Causes of Brain Fog (Why Gut Health Matters): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkmwR2RCWkg&t=51s  And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments!   Read Next ➡️What is the BEST Exercise for Brain Health?  https://drruscio.com/best-exercise-for-brain-health/ ➡️Beetroot Juice: Sip it or Skip it? https://drruscio.com/beetroot-juice/ ➡️What Science Tells Us About the Best Diet for Brain Health https://drruscio.com/best-diet-for-brain-health/ ➡️Can Fasting Improve Your Brain Health? https://drruscio.com/fasting-brain-health/ ➡️Health News Reviews: Updates on Diets https://drruscio.com/health-news-reviews-oct-2017/ ➡️Can You Use Probiotics for Brain Health Benefits? https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-brain-health/ ➡️The Science Behind Intermittent Fasting and Circadian Rhythm https://drruscio.com/intermittent-fasting-and-circadian-rhythm/ ➡️The Best Time to Take Multivitamins for Better Health https://drruscio.com/best-time-to-take-multivitamins/   Timestamps 00:00 Intro  01:06 Exercise and hunger 04:28 Beetroot benefits 05:33 Polyphenols 07:40 Ultra-processed vs minimally processed foods 10:19 Mediterranean diet 11:43 Fish oil 14:34 Multivitamins 17:34 Intermittent fasting 20:02 Histamine 22:50 Key takeaways   Featured Studies  The Influence of Physical Activity on Neural Responses to Visual Food Cues https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37236384/ Effects of a Chewable Beetroot-Based Supplement on Cognitive Performance https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37875637/ The Effect of Beetroot Juice on Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34151694/ Nitrate Derived From Beetroot Juice Lowers Blood Pressure in Patients https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35369064/ Dietary (Poly)phenols and Cognitive Decline https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37888840/ 100 Richest Dietary Sources of Polyphenols https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21045839/ Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Adult Mental Health Disorders https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36094005/ Mediterranean-Diet Approaches for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) Diet and Cognitive Function https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37105521/ Omega-3 Fatty Acids Effects on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37589276/ Effect of N-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Mild Cognitive impairment https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31804628/ Multivitamin Supplementation Improves Memory in Older Adults https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37244291/ Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplement for Cognitive Function and Fatigue During Extended Multi-Tasking https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20737518/ Time-Restricted Eating Versus Habitual Diet on Inflammatory Cytokines and Adipokines https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37865184/ Intermittent Fasting Enhanced the Cognitive Function in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32872655/ Supplementation with DAO Enzyme in Women with Fibromyalgia https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37892588/ 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.