Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

If you're dealing with unexplained digestive issues, chronic stress, low libido, or irregular heart rate, your vagus nerve may be involved. In this video, I've compiled the most common signs of vagus nerve dysfunction and how it impacts everything from inflammation to brain function. You'll also learn practical ways to support and stimulate your vagus nerve naturally through lifestyle strategies, targeted nutrition, and gut-focused therapies.

 
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➡️ 4 Powerful Vagus Nerve Tools to Rewire Your Nervous System:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adccokcgo0U
➡️ How to Fix Heartburn (Reflux) without Acid Blockers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f6c4rFufDo
➡️ Why You Have Abdominal Bloating & Pain – And How to Fix It:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZL3fWbkg8A
➡️ NEW Science-Backed Ways to Improve Fatigue, Insomnia, Stress:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEmj83EIfyU
➡️ The Breathwork Technique Proven To Reduce Cortisol Levels By More Than Half:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xEhurZ58x0
➡️ This Underrated Treatment Will Improve Your IBS | Dr. Alex Ford:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjbcH1nWwpE



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https://drruscio.com/vagus-nerve-reset/
➡️ Can a Vagus Nerve Massage Really Work?:
https://drruscio.com/vagus-nerve-massage/
 
📌Timestamps
00:00 Intro 
00:29 GI issues
03:51 Stress & cognitive dysfunction
07:19 Impaired libido
08:15 Heart rate & blood pressure issues
09:06 Inflammation
09:32 Lifestyle changes
18:29 Vagus nerve devices
27:51 Nutrition recommendations
31:59 Probiotics
 
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Need a thyroid deep dive?  See Dr. Ruscio's Thyroid Self Help Course: https://drruscio.com/thyroid-course/
In this episode, Dr. Ruscio breaks down the 9 best foods to support optimal thyroid function and why getting the right nutrients, including selenium, iodine, iron, and zinc, can make all the difference. He also reveals the powerful connection between gut health and your thyroid, and how a healthier gut can enhance nutrient absorption, lower inflammation, and reduce autoimmunity. If you've been struggling with thyroid issues, these foods will help you restore optimal health.
 
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➡️ The Best Way to Treat a Sluggish Thyroid - New Study:
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➡️ 8 Reasons You Have Symptoms of Too Much Thyroid Medication:
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➡️ What Happens If You Don't Take Thyroid Medication?:
https://drruscio.com/what-happens-if-you-dont-take-thyroid-medication/
 
📌Timestamps
00:00 Intro 
01:38 Fermented Foods
02:53 Brazil Nuts
04:27 Seafood
05:36 Iodized Salt
09:24 Seaweed
10:53 Bone Broth
12:25 Red Meat & Organ Meat
14:00 Eggs
14:31 Berries
15:56 Thyroid Resources
 
Featured Studies 
📉 The Relationship between Gastrointestinal Health, Micronutrient Concentrations, and Autoimmunity: A Focus on the Thyroid: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36079838/
📉 The Role of Nutrition on Thyroid Function: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39125376/
📉 5'- and 5-deiodinase activities in adult rat cecum and large bowel contents inhibited by intestinal microflora:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8214060/
📉 Gut-microbiota-targeted diets modulate human immune status: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34256014/
📉 Brazil nuts: an effective way to improve selenium status: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18258628/
📉 Investigating the associations between dietary nutrient intake and risk of Hashimoto's thyroiditis: a cross-sectional study from NHANES and a case-control study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41541194/
📉 U-shaped relationship between iodine status and thyroid autoimmunity risk in adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31252413/
📉 A Paleolithic-type diet results in iodine deficiency: a 2-year randomized trial in postmenopausal obese women:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28901333/
📉 Morton® all-purpose iodized sea salt nutritional facts: https://www.mortonsalt.com/article/morton-all-purpose-iodized-sea-salt-nutritional-facts/
📉 Commercially available kelp and seaweed products - valuable iodine source or risk of excess intake?:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33889064/
📉 Analysis of iodine content in seaweed by GC-ECD and estimation of iodine intake: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9359334/
📉 Bone Broth Benefits: How Its Nutrients Fortify Gut Barrier in Health and Disease:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40180691/
📉 A polyphenol-rich dietary pattern improves intestinal permeability, evaluated as serum zonulin levels, in older subjects: The MaPLE randomised controlled trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33388204/
📉 Effect of berry-based supplements and foods on cognitive function: a systematic review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35217779/



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Up to 50% of homes are at risk of mold exposure, and knowing the warning signs could protect you from the harmful effects of black mold and mycotoxins. In this episode, I share the latest research and my personal experiences with mold symptoms and testing to help you identify hidden mold in your home — including how to choose the right testing option for your situation. I also cover the most common mold mistakes to avoid, so you can find mold, test for it, and confidently take the right next steps.
 
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➡️ Mold Toxicity Symptoms & Solutions: Expert Guide to Testing and Treatment:
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➡️ The Importance of Protein for Mold Exposure Healing:
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➡️ Has Your Recovery from Mold Exposure Plateaued?:
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➡️ Mold Exposure Story: Healing Cordila's Fatigue, Weight Gain, & Nausea:
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📌Timestamps
00:00 Intro 
02:25 Mold Symptoms & Warning Signs
05:53 Best Ways Check Your Home for Mold
10:52 Home Testing
21:18 2 Ways to Address Mold Right Now
26:06 3 Common Mold Mistakes
29:39 Closing Thoughts



🎧 Featured Studies 
📉 Prevalence of Building Dampness:
https://iaqscience.lbl.gov/prevalence-building-dampness
📉 NIOSH Dampness and Mold Assessment Tool (DMAT):
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37206088/
📉 Why Home MYCOTOXIN Test:
https://drcrista.com/pages/environmental-mycotoxin-test
📉 Antibodies against molds and mycotoxins following exposure to toxigenic fungi in a water-damaged building:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14992307/
📉 The Relationship between Gastrointestinal Health, Micronutrient Concentrations, and Autoimmunity: A Focus on the Thyroid: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36079838/
 
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In this episode, we break down a major factor in treating SIBO and preventing recurrence: biofilm disruption. You'll learn how to identify the telltale signs of biofilms, the steps to our proven treatment protocol, and discover the dietary and supplement strategies that support lasting gut recovery. Our approach is backed by our recently published study, Biofilm Disruption Enhances Antimicrobial Therapy for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth. Read the full findings here:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41394228/. 
 
If you've struggled with recurring SIBO and felt like nothing works, this episode will guide you to effective solutions.
 
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➡️ Best Diet to Repair Gut Health (Important New Research):
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➡️ The 2 Best SIBO Healing Supplements: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es-l4TVToeQ
➡️ Top 3 Types of Probiotics That Heal SIBO, Candida & IBS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkHALTLtkeA
 
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➡️ What are Biofilms?: https://drruscio.com/biofilms/
 
📌Timestamps
00:00 Intro
03:02 SIBO Symptoms & Clues You Have Biofilm
04:36 3 Important SIBO Biofilm Signs
09:50 Our SIBO Study Treatment Protocol
16:01 Supportive Diet & Supplements
17:43 Conclusions
 
Supplementary endoscopy video reproduced from: Baumgartner M, Lang M, Holley H, et al. Mucosal Biofilms Are an Endoscopic Feature of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Ulcerative Colitis. Gastroenterology (2021). Available on PubMed Central. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. 
Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8527885/ 
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Corrections
06:31 Colonoscopy
 
Featured Studies 
📉Gastrointestinal Biofilms: Endoscopic Detection, Disease Relevance, and Therapeutic Strategies:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0016508524050546#appsec1
📉Biofilm-mediated infections by multidrug-resistant microbes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38353831/
📉Mucosal Biofilms Are an Endoscopic Feature of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Ulcerative Colitis:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34146566/
📉Peyer's Patches: The Immune Sensors of the Intestine: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21188221/
📉Biofilm bacteria: formation and comparative susceptibility to antibiotics:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11989739/
📉Bacterial biofilms in the human body: prevalence and impacts on health and disease:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10499362/
📉Biofilm demolition and antibiotic treatment to eradicate resistant Helicobacter pylori::
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20478402/
📉[Omeprazole/amoxicillin: improved eradication of Helicobacter pylori in smokers because of N-acetylcysteine]: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8091167/
📉Microbial Biofilm: A Review on Formation, Infection, Antibiotic Resistance, Control Measures, and Innovative Treatment: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37375116/



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Red light therapy has benefits that go far beyond skin health. In this video, I break down five surprising ways it may support your body, including brain function, thyroid health, hair growth, joint comfort, and energy levels. You'll learn how light therapy influences cellular function and why these lesser-known benefits are gaining attention in clinical and research settings. If you're considering red light therapy, these insights may help you better understand its potential health benefits.
 
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➡️Red Light Therapy REVERSES Hashimoto's (New Breakthrough):
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➡️The Powerful Effects of Red Light Therapy:
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➡️ What's True and What's Hype? Red Light Therapy Pros and Cons:
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📌Timestamps
00:00 Intro 
00:32 Cognition
05:16 Thyroid Health
13:14 Hair Growth
17:30 Joint Pain
18:34 Fatigue



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