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Consuming fermented foods has enormous gut health benefits - and might even be better than a high fiber diet. In this episode, I’ll break down the 6 best fermented foods you must eat to improve inflammation, constipation, and more! 

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➡️This Leaky Gut Diet Fixes the Root Cause of Poor Gut Health:
https://youtu.be/6wk9GaT2mtw?si=bVBNdLnlkAnwtPO3
➡️The Ultimate Prebiotic Foods List for Better Gut Health:
https://youtu.be/p8YJ_WNE6Hc?si=HdM20UZl_QTaegJ4
➡️The 10 BEST Foods for Leaky Gut:
https://youtu.be/f5yXO71ZDec?si=aNH6qRjwbJKbutvN
➡️The Probiotic Value of the Top Fermented Foods:
https://youtu.be/OUhUl-wMM8E?si=mCR87Rsm1hKKJj65
➡️The 10 WORST Foods for Leaky Gut:
https://youtu.be/P3Y7XNUwg7k?si=uEU_2jHEPo6BC6AV
➡️How to Heal Your Gut with the Low FODMAP Diet:
https://youtu.be/NyvJYvvxOw8?si=zSn1KKP4-JIxDmj9
 
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➡️The Best Digestive Superfoods for Gut Health:
https://drruscio.com/digestive-superfoods/
➡️Can You Get Enough Probiotics From Food: https://drruscio.com/can-you-get-enough-probiotics-from-food/
 
➡️Gut-Healing Foods: Support Your Gut Microbiota Through Diet
https://drruscio.com/gut-healing-foods/
➡️Leaky Gut Food List:
https://drruscio.com/leaky-gut-food-list/
➡️The Diets & Foods That Heal Colon Inflammation:
https://drruscio.com/foods-that-heal-colon-inflammation/
 
Featured Studies
📉Fermented Foods, Health and the Gut Microbiome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35406140/
📉Gut-microbiota-targeted diets modulate human immune status:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34256014/
📉Microbiological, technological and therapeutic properties of kefir:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24294220/
📉Kefir improves lactose digestion and tolerance in adults with lactose maldigestion: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12728216/
📉Effects of kefir or milk supplementation on zonulin in overweight subjects:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32171508/
📉Kefir improves lactose digestion and tolerance in adults with lactose maldigestion: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12728216/
📉The Effect of Probiotic Yogurt on Constipation in Pregnant Women:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28203450/
📉Probiotic yogurt Affects Pro- and Anti-inflammatory Factors in Patients with IBD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24523774/
📉Lacto-fermented sauerkraut improves symptoms in IBS patients:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30256365/
📉Effect of kombucha intake on the gut microbiota and obesity-related comorbidities: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34698580/
📉Fermented Foods: Definitions and Characteristics, Impact on the Gut Microbiota and Effects on Gastrointestinal Health and Disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31387262/
📉Kimchi improves irritable bowel syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35721806/
📉Gut-microbiota-targeted diets modulate human immune status:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34256014/
 
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Dealing with poor gut health? Stress? A host of other health issues? Herbal medicine has a remedy for that! I sit down with herbalist Olivia Amitrano to discuss how different herbs can improve several areas of health. Watch now!
 
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➡️One Proven & Simple Supplement for Depression:
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➡️Fix Hormone Imbalances with New Research Findings:
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➡️Get Rid Of Candida & SIFO in 4 Simplified Steps (Works Fast):
https://youtu.be/EenuIwuJ7h0?si=o8jXyjBmHrIHHeqQ
➡️Does Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Impact Mental Health?:
https://youtu.be/hbGKRUq5PNM?si=FlmEFT-LZXf7qOMM
➡️NEW Science-Backed Ways to Improve Fatigue, Insomnia, Stress:
https://youtu.be/kEmj83EIfyU?si=beA_2BlBHZMhhEfk
 
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➡️Antimicrobial Agents: When and How They May Help Your Health:
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➡️Antimicrobials vs. Antibacterials for Brain Fog, Gut Issues, and More:
https://drruscio.com/antimicrobial-vs-antibacterial/
➡️The Best Way to Use Antimicrobials for Gut Health, Brain Health, and More: https://drruscio.com/antimicrobials/
 
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:06 What is herbal medicine?
21:41 How relationships affect our health
25:16 Adaptogens 
33:55 Classes of herbs
37:00 Improving stress and mental health
42:34 Gut health remedies
52:17 Herbs to avoid
 
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Castor oil is growing in popularity as a natural remedy that holds surprising health benefits! Does this miracle oil really improve constipation, skin health and more? In this episode, I’ll break down the best uses of castor oil - all backed by the latest research!  
 
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➡️How to Heal Arthritis with Diet and Lifestyle Changes - Susie's Story:
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Suggested Castor Oil Products: Castor Oil Cold-Pressed Softgels: https://bit.ly/3JEaSzJ
Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil (Amazon): https://amzn.to/44CbRuh
Zinc and Castor Oil Cream (Amazon): https://amzn.to/44nClzo
Blink Eyedrops for Dry Eyes (Amazon): https://bit.ly/3QqzBLX
Pure Organic Castor Oil Roll On For Lips, Eyebrows, Under Eyes, Eyelashes and Cuticles: https://bit.ly/3WoRRsL
 
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Featured Studies  📉Castor Oil: National Library of Medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551626/
📉Preparation of Ricinoleic Acid from Castor Oil: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jos/71/6/71_ess21226/_pdf/-char/en
📉Castor oil and diclofenac sodium in patients with osteoarthritis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19288533/
📉Castor Oil in Bowel Preparation Regimens for Colon Capsule Endoscopy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36428855/
📉Efficacy in bowel movement and change of gut microbiota on adult functional constipation patients treated with probiotics-containing products: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38238054/
📉Efficacy and Safety of Over-the-Counter Therapies for Chronic Constipation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33767108/
📉Antimicrobial action of sodium hypochlorite and castor oil solutions for denture cleaning - in vitro evaluation:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26313346/
📉Efficacy of castor oil cream in treating infraorbital hyperpigmentation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37927123/
📉Low-concentration homogenized castor oil eye drops for noninflamed obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12414410/
📉Effect of castor oil emulsion eyedrops on tear film composition and stability: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19963428/
📉Topical periocular castor oil treatment for blepharitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32422285/
📉Role and Mechanisms of Phytochemicals in Hair Growth and Health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37259355/
📉Effect of Castor Oil on Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35837141/

 
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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!

 
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➡️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/




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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. 

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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/
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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. 
 
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➡️Does the Elemental Diet Work for SIFO & Dysbiosis?: https://youtu.be/mgptjUr4BPY?si=mpm-IEikOQ2ByZ2q
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https://youtu.be/ZW8cVfPtHX0?si=p4Bm94jV6thrbbwq
➡️Probiotics Improve Leaky Gut, IBS & Candida [New Science]: 
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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/
 
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