894 - This Leaky Gut Diet Fixes the Root Cause of Poor Gut Health

Does intermittent fasting really increase your risk of heart disease? I analyze the latest claims made by the American Heart Association (AHA) on the dangers of intermittent fasting, and guide you towards the best fasting habits - backed by science!   👇 Watch more videos like this 👇  ➡️The 10 BEST Foods for Leaky Gut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5yXO71ZDec&t=861s ➡️The 10 WORST Foods for Leaky Gut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3Y7XNUwg7k&t=1s ➡️How to Find Your ACCURATE Max Heart Rate with Dr Mike T Nelson: https://youtu.be/B3QSXmsB2jc?si=qdqsSpT9ePUkChZ1 ➡️NEW Science-Backed Ways to Improve Fatigue, Insomnia, Stress https://youtu.be/kEmj83EIfyU?si=pWOdoWPdEsTsJgOw ➡️The Power of Probiotics: Regulate Glucose Levels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx7sUKWNs6M ➡️How Much Should You Walk for the Best Health Benefits? Hint It's NOT 10,000 Steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fraJhGZuotw&list=PLCb-zbL-27YkGzZjceIaB23rPD5udhG6E&index=28 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRuscioDC?sub_confirmation=1 And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments!   👇Read these next 👇 ➡️Does Intermittent Fasting Work for Women Or at All?:https://drruscio.com/does-if-work-for-women/ ➡️How Long Does Intermittent Fasting Take to Work?: https://drruscio.com/how-long-does-if-take-to-work/ ➡️What to Know About Intermittent Fasting For Women Over 50:  https://drruscio.com/fasting-for-women-over-50/ ➡️Gut Microbiome Benefits of Intermittent Fasting:https://drruscio.com/fasting-improves-bacterial-diversity/ ➡️How Long Does Intermittent Fasting Take to Work?: https://drruscio.com/how-long-does-if-take-to-work/   Featured Studies  📉AHA Main Study Abstract: https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/20343/presentation/379 📉Intermittent Fasting Study Sparks Debate Over Increases in CV Mortality: https://www.tctmd.com/news/intermittent-fasting-study-sparks-debate-over-increases-cv-mortality 📉Association of low muscle mass and obesity with increased all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in US adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38111085/ 📉time-restricted eating in healthy volunteers without obesity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35194047/ 📉Does early time-restricted eating reduce body weight and preserve fat-free mass in adults? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38335858/ 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.

Treating small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can be an unnecessarily complicated process. Today, I want to pinpoint the most common mistakes in SIBO treatments, and guide you towards the best solutions for healing your gut health.  👇 Watch more videos like this 👇  ➡️What is SIBO? Signs & Natural Treatment Options: https://youtu.be/3OjefHfOx2I?si=iZ0oCIdBWjHOZvj- ➡️5 SIBO Symptoms To Watch Out For - Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: https://youtu.be/wmKxwSlf1iU?si=kr9ySpvKsS63fa2X ➡️Reduce Methane Dominant SIBO with TWO Simple Supplements: https://youtu.be/xhEJ-1Mx54w?si=4YuG_gkuRDDHtyVs ➡️The MOST Effective SIBO Treatments: https://youtu.be/gP4GWWDDFOY?si=RqK45GtnKtRKj4_e ➡️Probiotic Proof: Saccharomyces boulardii Helps Improve SIBO: https://youtu.be/jzHaYRQZ9wI?si=vO9ZnsFgSFMXhtCm ➡️IBS Treatment Mistakes People MUST STOP Making | Dr. Alex Ford: https://youtu.be/PjbcH1nWwpE?si=o3qh6WIg9QsohJMd Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRuscioDC?sub_confirmation=1 And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments! 👇Read these next 👇 ➡️Is Testing for SIBO Helpful? Maybe Not So Much: https://drruscio.com/how-to-test-for-sibo/ ➡️The Ultimate 3-Step SIBO Treatment Guide: https://drruscio.com/sibo-treatments/ ➡️What Are the Signs of SIBO?: https://drruscio.com/what-is-sibo/ ➡️Reduce Methane Dominant SIBO with TWO Simple Supplements: https://drruscio.com/reduce-methane-dominant-sibo/ ➡️How to Interpret SIBO Test Results & Improve Food Intolerances: https://drruscio.com/read-sibo-test-results-overcome-food-intolerances/ ➡️What Is Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO and How Is It Treated?: https://drruscio.com/hydrogen-sulfide-sibo/ Featured Studies  📉SIBO in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31913194/ 📉Validity of lactulose hydrogen breath test for diagnosing SIBO in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24641100/ 📉Rifaximin therapy and lactulose hydrogen breath test in diarrhea-predominant IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32532214/ 📉Low-FODMAP Diet for IBS in Remission of IBD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36364824/ 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.

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.

Leaky gut can get better or worse depending on your diet and health routine. I’ll break down how some foods can affect your gut health, and what to incorporate into your diet in order to heal.  👇 Watch more videos like this 👇  ➡️The 10 BEST Foods for Leaky Gut: https://youtu.be/f5yXO71ZDec?si=bEeXsGTkTE2GTebV ➡️8 Signs Your Gut is LEAKY: https://youtu.be/7QER7XXJ5CM?si=dkZbfDxqabC2Keai ➡️Why You Have Food Intolerances & How to Improve Them:https://youtu.be/y-LNHKlk5Oc?si=byIybjNU13vE9yjO ➡️The 10 WORST Foods for Leaky Gut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3Y7XNUwg7k ➡️The 4 MOST Effective Leaky Gut Treatments: https://youtu.be/MW1ezm3d0JQ?si=WUIlk0UuCDX_YB_i ➡️Is the Low FODMAP Diet Effective for IBS Long Term? [New Research]: https://youtu.be/dCAfijW83nA?si=nlWnkC081ckQCcUy Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRuscioDC?sub_confirmation=1 And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments! 👇Read these next 👇 ➡️Create Your Personalized Leaky Gut Diet Plan: https://drruscio.com/leaky-gut-diet-plan/ ➡️Leaky Gut Recipes: https://drruscio.com/leaky-gut-recipes/   Timestamps 00:00 Intro  00:25 Affects of leaky gut 03:32 Foods to avoid or limit 09:58  Add these to your diet 18:32 Controversial foods   Featured Studies  📉Ethanol impairs intestinal barrier function in humans:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25226407/ 📉Risk thresholds for alcohol consumption: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29676281/ 📉Ultra-processed foods and food additives in gut health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38388570/ 📉Effects of Pesticides on Gut Microbiome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33628766/ 📉 Higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations and lower incidence of pesticide residues in crops: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24968103/ 📉A polyphenol-rich dietary pattern improves intestinal permeability:   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33388204/ 📉Effects of kefir or milk supplementation on zonulin in overweight subjects: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32171508/ 📉Lacto-fermented sauerkraut improves symptoms in IBS patients independent of product pasteurisation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30256365/ 📉Kimchi improves irritable bowel syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35721806/ 📉Histamine intolerance-like symptoms in healthy volunteers after oral provocation with liquid histamine: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15603203/ 📉Randomised placebo-controlled trial of dietary glutamine supplements for IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30108163/ 📉Gut microbiota richness and composition and dietary intake of overweight pregnant women are related to serum zonulin concentration: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27466607/ 📉Efficacy of a curcumin extract (Curcugen™) on gastrointestinal symptoms and intestinal microbiotas: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33478482/ 📉The use of curcumin in ulcerative colitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32751776/ 📉Turmeric anti-inflammatory and cell-damage: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02815475 📉Peppermint oil for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24100754/ 📉Whole grains, dietary fibers and the human gut microbiota: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32178621/ 📉Serum zonulin and its diagnostic performance in non-coeliac gluten sensitivity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32060130/ 📉Fructan, rather than gluten, induces symptoms in patients with self-reported non-celiac gluten sensitivity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29102613/ 📉Psychological and gastrointestinal symptoms of patients with IBS  on a Low-FODMAP diet: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34371976/ 📉Lactose malabsorption in adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28690131/ 📉The US population-level burden of cow's milk allergy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35539895/ 📉Effect of non-nutritive sweeteners on the gut microbiota: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37111090/ 📉Effect of vegetable oils on intestinal microbiota and permeability in overweight women: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33509504/ 📉Effects of repeated heating on fatty acid composition of plant-based cooking oils: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35053923/   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.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is often diagnosed when symptoms don’t have an obvious cause. But anyone with IBS symptoms knows it’s a REAL condition. Dr. Alex Ford and I are share what irritable bowel syndrome treatments are getting wrong—and how to start feeling better.  👇 Watch more videos like this 👇  ➡️A Simple Probiotic Protocol to Improve IBS & Leaky Gut      https://youtu.be/drayyAojUJA?si=4WTLaGaQmeND_2Tn ➡️The Pros & Pitfalls of Getting Tested for IBS      https://youtu.be/8-sd0TMx3fc?si=I1GspAUaN1_ZP8tZ       Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRuscioDC?sub_confirmation=1    👇Read these next 👇 ➡️IBS: What It Is and How to Treat It      https://drruscio.com/what-is-ibs/ ➡️Should You Take Probiotics for IBS and SIBO?      https://drruscio.com/should-you-take-probiotics-for-ibs-sibo/   Timestamps 00:00 Intro  04:40 What is IBS? 12:00 The problem with restrictive diets 14:35 Prevalence of SIBO in IBS patients 21:06 The gut-brain connection  25:25 Antidepressant effects on the gut 33:30 Do probiotics work for IBS? 40:28 IBS symptoms 47:06 Treatment options Featured Studies  Ford’s Research 📉Efficacy of Probiotics in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37541528/   📉Antibiotics and Probiotics for IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37184752/  📉Amitriptyline at Low-Dose and Titrated for IBS as Second-Line Treatment in primary care: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37858323/   📉Disorders of gut-brain interaction: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35781806/   📉Rome IV Criteria: https://theromefoundation.org/rome-iv/rome-iv-criteria/   📉Global prevalence of IBS according to Rome III or IV criteria: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32702295/   📉IBS and the Gut Microbiome: A Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37048642/   📉Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM affects colonic mucosal opioid receptor expression: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24853043/   📉Interactions between symptoms and psychological status in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36178333/  📉Probiotics fortify intestinal barrier function: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37168869/  📉Probiotics for Preventing and Treating SIBO: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28267052/  📉The effects of probiotics on constipation in adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32005532/  📉The effect of multistrain probiotics on constipation in the elderly: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35927504/  📉Efficacy of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37772692/   📉Outcome-Specific Efficacy of Different Probiotic Strains in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37686889/  📉Strain-specific and outcome-specific efficacy of probiotics for IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34712929/   📉Efficacy of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37772692/   📉Efficacy of a low FODMAP diet in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34376515/   📉Dietary glutamine supplements for post infectious IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30108163/  📉Peppermint oil for IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24100754/  📉Efficacy and Safety of Peppermint Oil in [...] Patients With IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31470006/  📉The IBS Outcome Study (IBSOS): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22846389/   📉Treatments for diarrhea-predominant IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30194692/   📉Comparing probiotic and drug interventions in IBS:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35848115/   📉Probiotics, prebiotics, and low FODMAP diet for IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30935559/   📉Anti-inflammatory effect of amitriptyline in a rat model of acetic acid-induced colitis: the involvement of the TLR4/NF-kB signaling pathway: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33336463/   📉An Investigation on in vitro and in vivo Antimicrobial Properties of the Antidepressant: Amitriptyline Hydrochloride: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24031539/   📉Amitriptyline modifies the visceral hypersensitivity response to acute stress in the IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19076934/   📉Effect of a tricyclic antidepressant on small intestinal motility in health and diarrhea-predominant IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7821126/   📉Recurrence of depression after discontinuation of long-term amitriptyline treatment: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6800270/   📉Long-term amitriptyline in chronic depression: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3894196/   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.

Many have heard of Lyme Disease, but did you know it’s just one of many other vector-borne illnesses? I sit down with Dr. Tania Dempsey to discuss vector infections as well as the best testing and treatment options.   Watch More Videos Like This Gut Health Q&A: Constipation, Bloating, Eczema & Parasites https://youtu.be/pCZ0nK7Hz9E?si=fd461XuCvAM2UYRq The Most Effective Brain Health Diets & Supplements https://youtu.be/j0b-5ovJJwc?si=7upHV9wGEynfiAYA NEW Science-Backed Ways to Improve Fatigue, Insomnia, Stress https://youtu.be/kEmj83EIfyU?si=4zdZsOIG3GlLP7dO Is it Regular Bloat or MCAS Bloat? https://youtu.be/zd_LXtkOhac?si=v7cd8NFCTHRkvGQ9 Has Your Recovery from Mold Exposure Plateaued? https://youtu.be/AvcBBMY1iB4?si=hBqfYEpyQ8tJHf5f The MOST Effective SIBO Treatments https://youtu.be/gP4GWWDDFOY?si=9KuXZCfttqa7H_wM 4 Simple Ways to Improve Gut Issues (That AREN'T a Stool Test) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuTKXRyDKDg&t=111s Featured Resources  Horowitz Lyme -MSIDS Questionaire https://restorativehealthclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Horowitz_LymeDiseaseQuestionnairev.pdf T-lab FISH test https://www.tlabdx.com/ IGeneX test https://igenex.com/   Read These Next  Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) with Dr. Tania Dempsey https://drruscio.com/mcas-symptoms-with-tania-dempsey/ Do You Have These Unusual Symptoms of Lyme Disease? https://drruscio.com/unusual-symptoms-of-lyme-disease/ The Connection Between Lyme Disease and Your Gut https://drruscio.com/lyme-disease-and-your-gut/ Lyme Disease Causing Chronic SIBO https://drruscio.com/lyme-disease-causing-chronic-sibo-dr-rahbar-episode-33/ Do Parasite Cleanses Really Work? https://drruscio.com/parasite-cleanse/ How to Get Rid of Brain Fog: Your Action Plan https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-rid-of-brain-fog/ Best Diet for Brain Health https://drruscio.com/best-diet-for-brain-health/ Best Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Diet https://drruscio.com/mcas-diet/ Timestamps 00:00 Intro  02:59 What is and is not Lyme disease 04:04 Vector-borne infections 09:23 Approaches to treatment 14:21 Symptoms of vector-borne infections 20:57 Efficacy of testing  33:05 Tests we recommended 39:09 Exploring treatment options 46:35 Hyperbaric Oxygen and IV Ozone 52:40 Vitamin IVs 57:10 Methylene Blue 01:05:29: Lumbrokinase 01:08:10 Finding the right care Featured Studies  Tick-Borne Disease Diagnostics and Surveillance Methods https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37895430/ Abnormal Laboratory Values for Vector-Borne Illness https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33511252/ Empirical validation of the Horowitz MIDS Questionnaire for Lyme disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28919803/ 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.

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.

They’re some of the healthiest foods available, so why do vegetables cause bloating for many people? I’ll break down what causes our stomach to bloat and suggest effective, researched-backed solutions. Tune-in! If you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments!   Watch/Read Next… How to Heal Your Gut with the Low FODMAP Diet: https://drruscio.com/low-fodmap/ A Step-By-Step Guide to the Low FODMAP Diet: https://drruscio.com/low-fodmap-diet/ Standard Low FODMAP Downloadable Guide: https://drruscio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/5bStandard-Low-FODMAP-Diet-2020-5.pdf Vegetarian Low FODMAP Downloadable Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r_O3SicImc7RFdgqvLiueTUcr_HgYoyL/view Monash App: https://www.monash.edu/monash-innovation/news/success-stories/fodmap How to Use Probiotics for Leaky Gut: https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-leaky-gut/ How to Relieve Bloating: https://drruscio.com/how-to-relieve-bloating/ How to Balance Hormones: https://drruscio.com/how-to-balance-hormones/   Timestamps 00:00 Intro  00:22 Why veggie bloat happens 03:58 Bloating and FODMAPS 05:03 Overgrowths and dysbiosis 06:55 Inflammation and leaky gut 08:14 Histamine intolerance  10:22 Serotonin and female hormones  11:30 The efficacy of the low FODMAP diet 14:07 How to rehab the gut   Featured Studies  Management of Chronic Abdominal Distension and Bloating: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32246999/   Abdominal Bloating in the United States: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36396061/ U.S. Householder Survey of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8359066/ Prevalence and Associated Factors of Bloating: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37315866/ Evaluation Of Carbohydrate and Fiber Consumption: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31141064/ Short Chain Carbohydrates Alters the Pattern of Gas Production and Genesis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20659225/ Influence of Low FODMAP-Gluten Free Diet: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34261437/ Impact of Saccharomyces Boulardii on Bacterial Overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36630947/ Symptoms of Patients with IBS Undergoing a Low-FODMAP Diet: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34371976/ FODMAPs Alter Symptoms and the Metabolome of Patients with IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26976734/ High FODMAP Diet Causes Barrier Loss: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34618688/ Effect of Diet on Gastrointestinal Endocrine Cells in IBS Patients: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28849091/ Efficacy of a Low FODMAP Diet in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34376515/ Challenges of the Low FODMAP Diet For Managing IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32468985/ Gut Symptoms during FODMAP Restriction and Food Challenges during FODMAP Reintroduction: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37375587/ Effects of Probiotics Administration on Lactose Intolerance in Adulthood: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37225575/ The Effect of a Short-Term Physical Activity  on Abdominal Bloating: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33868611/ 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.