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If you’re looking for a faster and better way to stay up to date on the cutting edge in functional medicine research, this is for you. FFMR Plus consists of a weekly written brief on the newest and most impactful functional medicine studies, and a corresponding audio read with Gavin Guard. This free preview covers new and relevant research on guidelines for non-pharmacological IBS therapy, association between the parasite blastocystis hominis and IBS, rose oil for GERD, thyroid and obesity, diabetes and dementia, and more. https://drruscio.com/does-this-parasite-influence-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://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

On today’s episode of the podcast, we decided to do something a little different and have Dr. Joe from the clinic interview me. We covered some great questions from listeners, patients, and our own clinical team, and really dug deep into the motivation and thinking behind what I do. We also had some fun talking about morning routines, childhood memories, and pet peeves, all while sitting at a coffee shop. If you’re curious about how I operate behind the scenes, what motivates us and what we aspire to at the clinic and within the functional medicine field, or if you just want to learn about my morning routine, give this a listen. https://drruscio.com/my-answers-functional-medicine-my-morning-routine-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://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

When it comes to mold exposure, toxicity and health, what’s really problematic, and what’s not? I learned a lot while going through my own health struggle with brain fog and trouble sleeping related to mold in the home I was living in, and Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) Michael Schrantz has been one of the most valuable sources of balanced information throughout that journey. On today’s podcast episode, Michael Schrantz is back to share his expert advice and insights on mold testing, mold removal, and health.  https://drruscio.com/how-im-getting-mold-out-of-my-home  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 

I’m so excited to announce the beginning of FFMR Plus, which consists of a weekly written brief on the most impactful and relevant functional medicine studies (summarized concisely), and a corresponding audio read. This represents 7-10 hours of reading and filtering to find the most useful and clinically relevant information on SIBO, probiotics, IBS, IBD, cognition, sleep apnea, diets (low FODMAP, Paleo, etc), hypothyroidism, and more. On today’s podcast, listen to a free preview of FFMR Plus in which Gavin Guard of the Ruscio Institute covers new research on guidelines for IBS treatment, selenium for thyroid health, probiotics for the improvement of metabolic markers, and much more. https://drruscio.com/new-research-on-ibs-probiotics-selenium-thyroid-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://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

Functional medicine stool testing can be a helpful tool when it comes to uncovering gut health issues or imbalances in bacteria that might be contributing to bloating, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, brain fog, and everything in between. But are functional medicine stool tests validated, and how do they compare to traditional stool tests? Dr. David Brady and Tony Hoffman from Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, which is the lab that provides the popular GI-MAP stool test, help to answer these questions and clear up some of the confusion surrounding functional medicine stool test methodology. We also talk about the importance of contextualizing test results, and how clinicians can combine the information they get from a functional medicine stool test with an individual’s symptoms, history, and other test results to make better decisions about treatment. https://drruscio.com/is-functional-medicine-stool-testing-validated  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 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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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

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 

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 

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 

On today’s podcast episode, Dr. Debora Chasse shares her insights into a few surprising causes of chronic bloating and distention, including vagus nerve damage, lymphatic system blockages, and adhesions. We cover how to identify these issues, and techniques for healing. https://drruscio.com/bloating-distention-the-vagus-nerve-lymphatics-and-adhesions  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 

Is there any truth to the claims that there’s an ideal thyroid medication ratio? On today’s podcast, I break down the research to answer this question. I also share a fascinating case study about the power of probiotics to resolve H. pylori, and a brief review of a study on psychedelics for treating depression. https://drruscio.com/ideal-thyroid-medication-ratio  Join our growing community of clinicians today! https://drruscio.com/review-1dollar/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

Today on the podcast, Dr. Mike T. Nelson is back to talk about how you can improve exercise tolerance, fatigue, stress, and recovery by gradually improving cardiovascular conditioning. He also explains a simple test you can perform yourself to determine your own cardiovascular conditioning. https://drruscio.com/fatigue-and-poor-recovery  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 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