Gut Health Myths and Gut Reset Hacks: In-Depth Longevity Insights - Episode 252

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have Dr. Michael Ruscio on board, sharing his expertise in gut health, probiotics, and functional medicine. Michael Ruscio, DC, is a doctor, clinical researcher, and best-selling author whose practical ideas on healing chronic illness have made him an influential voice in functional and alternative medicine. His research has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals, and he speaks at integrative medical conferences across the globe. Join us as we explore the nuances of metabolic flexibility, the impact of lifestyle on health, and the role of probiotics in immune and mental well-being. Dr. Ruscio and our hosts, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and Steve Reiter discuss gut health testing, probiotic protocols, and the importance of exercise and sauna usage for optimal health. Tune in for valuable insights on enhancing longevity and overall wellness.
 
Dr. Gladden shares how fascinating the interview was. (00:37)
Dr. Gladden is so excited about the new projects that they are embarking on. (1:58)
Michael recollects seeing doctors, and no one could find anything wrong with him. (3:50)
Michael talks about how, at a particular time, he questioned many of the norms. (5:31)
Gut work is really foundational. (8:44)
Michael says he tried going low cab for a week, and his digestive symptoms bcome better. (11:45)
Dr. Gladden wants to know the probiotics that Michael likes best. (14:35)
How do we use a holistic probiotic protocol and see how many issues it can resolve? (17:55)
Building a probiotic protocol should involve using one formula and keeping at that formula until it plateau. (20:55)
Dr. Gladden lists some of the routine tests they do. (26:30)
Dr. Gladden explains how alcohol consumption made it difficult to fix gut health. (31:18)
A lot of people become better when they take gluten out, but they assume keeping it out in perpetuity. (39:40)
Blueberry consumption increases cognition and has brain-protective effects. (44:20)
Michael hopes we will listen to the patient or individual more in three to five years. (48:13)
Dr. Gladden says one of the tools they use for the gut is a five-day fast mimicking diet to reset the gut. (51:47)
Two hour glucose tolerance test reveals genetic predispositions. (53:40)
The home sauna provides relaxation and social time. (59:32)
 
 
 
 
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