Dr. Michael Ruscio

Do digestive enzymes REALLY work?>>> Digestive enzymes are one of the most widely used gut supplements, but do they help improve IBS symptoms? Surprisingly, there is limited research about their effectiveness for IBS symptoms. But the few studies that do exist suggest that digestive enzymes can improve:... Bloating Abdominal pain Gas Bowel irregularities Today’s article reviews: What digestive enzymes are and what they do. What we know about how they affect IBS symptoms. How to choose and use digestive enzymes. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3nH9mjY

If you have any kind of digestive challenge, including: bloating, gas, or abdominal pain diarrhea or constipation food sensitivities or reflux... Some interesting research suggests that a mixture of different types of probiotics is better for gut health than a single type. Triple probiotic therapy includes one high-quality probiotic from each of these categories: Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium blends Saccharomyces boulardii, a beneficial yeast Soil-based probiotics All three types of probiotics are always available as a bundle in my store for 5% off. Visit the store to shop. https://buff.ly/3ha25GN

The lymphatic system is your body’s natural garbage collector. With a network of nodes throughout your body, it collects toxins and metabolic waste, and helps eliminate them. Today’s podcast guest, Family Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Grutz, shares her wisdom about the lymphatic system and how attending to it can help improve your gut health, as well as chronic illnesses. She also shares about her experience with Crohn’s disease, and her recent Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT...). Listen to the podcast: https://buff.ly/3ha1Lb3

What gets YOUR gut moving? A lot of patients who have chronic constipation need support from prokineticsotherwise known as things that increase the speed of things moving through your intestinesto have regular bowel movements. Common options include:... High dose Vitamin C Magnesium citrate Increasing fiber Laxatives Senna Supplements like Iberogast or MotilPro Rx meds, like Prucalopride What prokinetic agent has helped you the most? Tell me in the comments below

Does the T4 to T3 thyroid hormone ratio improve the treatment of hypothyroidism?>>> Functional Medicine providers often claim that using a different T4:T3 ratio in thyroid medication can better control your symptoms. Is a specific ratio really more effective? Research suggests the answer is no.... In today's podcast, I share what the research says about combination thyroid medication, but here’s a quick summary: There’s no evidence that any specific ratio of T4:T3 medication is better than T4 only. Patients do sometimes prefer combination therapy, but it’s indistinguishable from chance. Listen to the podcast to learn more: https://buff.ly/3nIkZad

Did you know this herb can help IBS-D? Approximately 10-12% of people in the US have IBS-D, or diarrhea-predominant IBS. A high-quality clinical trial of IBS-D sufferers who took supplemental berberine, a plant compound used in traditional Chinese medicine, had less: Frequency of diarrhea... Abdominal pain Bowel movement urgency Eight weeks of berberine supplements also improved their quality of life, as follows: Anxiety dropped by 33% Depression fell by 40.7% Quality of life went up by 29.7% Berberine is generally safe in normal doses (400 mg), but it is a potent herb that could react with certain medications. Check with your doctor about taking berberine. Consider adding berberine to your IBS-D treatment plan, in addition to the plan I’ve outlined in a recent article. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3nnyR9z