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The Best Soil-Based Probiotics

by Dr. Ruscio on April 11, 2018 10 Comments

The Best Soil-Based Probiotics

Soil-based probiotics are probiotics that are often found in soil and that confer a health benefit to humans. Remember, we evolved with constant contact with soil and the bacteria soil contains. However, there is confusion regarding what soil-based probiotics are safe and effective.  Let’s discuss the best soil-based probiotics based upon what the scientific evidence shows. Dr. R's Fast Facts Categories of Probiotics Lactobacillus and bifidobacterium Well studied, numerous clinical … [Read more...]

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Probiotics Improve Gas and Constipation by Decreasing Bad Bacteria in the Gut

by Dr. Ruscio on December 25, 2017 10 Comments

Probiotics Improve Gas and Constipation by Decreasing Bad Bacteria in the Gut

A recent study has shown that probiotics can help reduce gas and improve constipation by decreasing levels of certain bacteria in the gut.  These bacteria include the organism responsible for methane SIBO (technically not a bacteria, it’s an archaea).  Was this a ‘special’ probiotic?  Not really.  Let’s discuss the details. Dr. R's Fast Facts Probiotics can reduce flatulence and improve constipation by reducing levels of unwanted bacteria in your gut. Methanobrevibacter attenuation via … [Read more...]

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Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #110

by Dr. Ruscio on September 1, 2017 Comments

Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #110

Get help using this information to become healthier. Get a free gut health eBook and be notified when my print book becomes available Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical skills, check out the Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter. In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed if antibiotics causes weight gain. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with the Mind Pump Crew and discussed strategies for optimum body composition. Dr. Ruscio's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wrap Ups Tagged With: Anatomy, Autoimmune Diseases, Avocado Salad, Avocado Salad Recipe, Bacon, Bacteria, Bifidobacteriales, Bifidobacterium, Causes Weight Gain, Clinical Skills, Digestive System, Endocrine System, Functional Medicine, Garlicky Shrimp, Gastrointestinal Tract, Gut Health, Medicine, Medicine Reviews, Print Book, Ruscio, thyroid, Thyroid Autoimmune, Ulcerative Colitis

Probiotics Prevent Heart Disease

by Dr. Ruscio on October 9, 2016 1 Comment

Probiotics Prevent Heart Disease

Two systematic reviews with meta-analyses, summarizing 48 clinical trials, have shown that probiotics improve markers associated with heart disease.  Let’s discuss the details, examine why probiotics can protect your heart and what type of probiotics to use. If you would like help understanding probiotics, click here. Probiotics Prevent Heart Disease Hi, this is Dr. Ruscio. And let’s talk about probiotics and your heart. In a previous post, we discussed some exciting research showing … [Read more...]

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Probiotics and Cardiovascular Disease

by Dr. Ruscio on June 9, 2016 1 Comment

Can high homocysteine levels in the body result from something else going on in your digestive system or dysbiosis in your gut? We discuss homocysteine and how to protect your heart with probiotics. If you need help learning how to protect your heart with probiotics, click here Probiotics and Cardiovascular Disease In this week’s video, we spoke about how a clinical study used probiotics to increase important B vitamin production in the digestive track of adult participants. This increase … [Read more...]

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