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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Your questions about low dose naltrexone with thyroid medications, how to improve PMS, dopamine deficiency, elemental diets, and more.
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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.
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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 research on the true underpinnings of SIBO, and a case study on effective functional medicine treatment for complex thyroid and gut symptoms. 
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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.
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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.
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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 
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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 

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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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 

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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.
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