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On today’s podcast, I share key clinical insights from recent issues of the Future of Functional Medicine Review (FFMR), including a review of pancreatic insufficiency, the importance of careful data interpretation with thyroid research, and a case study on limbic retraining leading to improved GI function. https://drruscio.com/neural-retraining-for-gi-dysfunction  Join our growing community of clinicians today! https://drruscio.com/review-1dollar/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

Your questions about low dose naltrexone with thyroid medications, how to improve PMS, dopamine deficiency, elemental diets, and more. https://drruscio.com/answers-on-naltrexone-improving-pms-dopamine-deficiency  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 

On today’s podcast episode, I talk with Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) Michael Schrantz about the importance of working with an expert who understands the whole picture when it comes to your environment. Michael breaks down a practical approach to mold testing that reduces fear, confusion, and cost. https://drruscio.com/mold-the-1-professional-you-must-have-on-your-team  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 

On today’s podcast, I share key clinical insights from recent issues of the Future of Functional Medicine Review (FFMR), including research on the true underpinnings of SIBO, and a case study on effective functional medicine treatment for complex thyroid and gut symptoms.  https://drruscio.com/are-we-defining-sibo-properly  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 

In today’s podcast episode, I talk with Dr. David Jockers about how intermittent fasting can improve gut health, including by increasing bacterial diversity in the microbiome. We also cover how to incorporate fasting into your life in a balanced and effective way. https://drruscio.com/fasting-improves-bacterial-diversity  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 

If you have persistent constipation, bloating, and/or SIBO, and you haven’t responded to dietary changes or medications, it may have to do with abdominal adhesions (scar tissue). On today’s podcast, I talk with researchers and clinicians Larry and Belinda Wurn about what causes adhesions and how to know if they may be affecting you. https://drruscio.com/scar-tissue-in-your-gut  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://dr ruscio.com/resources 

In today’s episode, I talk with Magdalena Wszelaki about female hormone balance, estrogen dominance, and how you can improve hormonal balance and symptoms with dietary and herbal therapies that target the liver and the gut. https://drruscio.com/female-hormone-balance-how-tos  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 

Your questions about Sole water, taking collagen with biofilm busters, difficulty swallowing pills, hypothyroidism, SIBO, BPC-157 and more. https://drruscio.com/answers-on-sole-water-swallowing-pills-biofilms-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://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

On today’s podcast, I talk to journalist James Nestor about the fascinating science behind breath and the widespread benefits of nasal breathing for improving health, performance, sleep apnea, and even longevity. We also talk about what you can do to improve your own breathing starting now. https://drruscio.com/nasal-breathing-improves-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 

In today’s episode, investigative journalist Scott Carney takes us inside what he learned while writing his fascinating book The Wedge. He breaks down how we can use ancestral or paleo stressors to reprogram and improve emotional and physiological health. https://drruscio.com/health-benefits-of-paleo-environmental-stressors-part-2  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 

On today’s podcast, I sit down with Dr. Rob Abbott and Dr. Joe Mather, who work with me at the Austin Center for Functional Medicine. We talk about the exciting things that we’re doing at the clinic to contribute to meaningful scientific research, foster collaboration, and get better patient outcomes.  https://drruscio.com/better-model-of-functional-medicine  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 

A new SIBO breath test assesses hydrogen sulfide, which is directly related to diarrhea and abdominal pain. Dr. Mark Pimentel tells us more about this new test and how it can help to personalize SIBO treatment. https://drruscio.com/new-sibo-test-assessing-hydrogen-sulfide  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 

How can we use herbal remedies and the shape, color, and taste of foods to heal? Dr. Josh Axe draws from both ancient practices and modern medical research to identify practical tips and tools for using herbs and foods as medicine. https://drruscio.com/ancient-remedies 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 

Does cannabis use really double the risk of cancer? I break down what the research actually says, the importance of examining effect size, and how statements based on research findings can be misleading. https://drruscio.com/cannabis-cancer-risk  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 

Did you know the size of your jaw and the position of your tongue can influence how well you breathe, sleep, and feel? In this podcast episode, Dr. Theodore Belfor dives deep into the connection between the oral airway and overall health, including practical advice for improvement. https://drruscio.com/oral-airway-health  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

Today we will cover Listener Questions including: Are glycosaminoglycans in meat problematic in SIBO; Why did my BMs improve when I ate “bad”; Thoughts on gene testing; Is it possible to have reactions to Medium Chain Triglycerides; Thoughts about EMF exposure at airport security; What’s your latest take on interpreting SIBO tests; Thoughts on Accutane and abdominal adhesions; and more. https://drruscio.com/answers-on-meat-and-sibo-better-bms-gene-testing-mct  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

How can we optimize peptide therapy for cognitive performance? Listen to my conversation with Dr. Dan Stickler to learn about the importance of cycling, how to use brain mapping and brain stimulation alongside peptides, and what other outside-the-box therapies and tools may help. https://drruscio.com/peptides-for-cognitive-performance Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources  

Whole foods are the centerpiece of the food as medicine movement, and have clear health benefits. In this episode, Nutritionist and founder of Paleo Valley Autumn Smith, shares how clean eating helped her heal her own health challenges, and inspired her to create whole-food, sustainably sourced products for others who need healthy clean eating options. https://drruscio.com/diet-mental-health-clean-sustainable-food-supplements 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

Pushing your body’s limits with cold exposures, heat exposure, and breathing exercises may not seem like it could be healthy. In this episode, investigative journalist Scott Carney, author of The Wedge, shares how increasing environmental stressors has surprising health benefits, for your immune, metabolic, gut health, and more. https://drruscio.com/missing-paleo-stressors 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  

Your questions about Intestinal Support Formula, which elemental formula is best, Hashimotos, digestive bitters, antihistamines, and biofilms. https://drruscio.com/mycotoxin-support-low-fodmap-hashimotos 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