884 - Clear Candida & SIFO in 4 Steps
02/19/24 • 37 min
If you have or suspect you have candida & SIFO, let’s break down what it is, why it happens, and 4 simple strategies for relief.
If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!
Watch/Read Next...- What is the Strongest Candida Killer? https://drruscio.com/strongest-candida-killer/
- Do You Need a Candida Test? https://drruscio.com/candida-overgrowth-test/
- SIFO with Dr. Satish Rao: https://drruscio.com/sifo-small-intestinal-fungal-overgrowth/
- Make it Yours—Daily Gut Health Routine to Fit Your Lifestyle: https://drruscio.com/daily-gut-health-routine/
- How to Heal Your Gut Naturally: https://drruscio.com/how-to-heal-your-gut-naturally/
00:00 Intro
01:04 What IS candida?
03:38 The causes of candida
07:01 Candida testing
12:08 The role of oral health
14:21 How to gauge candida levels
17:05 How to balance the WHOLE microbiome
22:15 Supplements AS effective as meds
27:55 Herbal antifungals
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/
- Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Improve the Gut Microbiota and Help Combat Fungal Infection: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37375058/
- Intestinal candidiasis and antibiotic usage in children: case study of Nsukka, South Eastern Nigeria: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29937890/
- Investigating Colonization of the Healthy Adult Gastrointestinal Tract by Fungi: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29600282/
- Fungal feelings in the irritable bowel syndrome: the intestinal mycobiome and abdominal pain: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36723172/
- 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/
- Beyond Just Bacteria: Functional Biomes in the Gut Ecosystem Including Virome, Mycobiome, Archaeome and Helminths: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32231141/
- What is the Healthy Gut Microbiota Composition? A Changing Ecosystem across Age, Environment, Diet, and Diseases: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30634578/
- Commensal Fungi in Health and Disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28799901/
- Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Improve the Gut Microbiota and Help Combat Fungal Infection - PMC: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10302699/
- Archaea and fungi of the human gut microbiome: correlations with diet and bacterial residents: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23799070/
- The dietary modification and treatment of intestinal Candida overgrowth - a pilot study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30166063/
- Manipulation of Host Diet To Reduce Gastrointestinal Colonization by the Opportunistic Pathogen Candida albicans: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27303684/
- Comparison of the therapeutic effects of Garcin(®) and fluconazole on Candida vaginitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26512149/
- Biocompatibility and Effectiveness of a Novel, Organic Olive Oil-Based Denture Adhesive: A Multicenter Randomized and Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33805975/
- Vitamin D-supplemented yogurt drink reduces Candida infections in a paediatric intensive care unit: a randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30773722/ <...
If you have or suspect you have candida & SIFO, let’s break down what it is, why it happens, and 4 simple strategies for relief.
If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!
Watch/Read Next...- What is the Strongest Candida Killer? https://drruscio.com/strongest-candida-killer/
- Do You Need a Candida Test? https://drruscio.com/candida-overgrowth-test/
- SIFO with Dr. Satish Rao: https://drruscio.com/sifo-small-intestinal-fungal-overgrowth/
- Make it Yours—Daily Gut Health Routine to Fit Your Lifestyle: https://drruscio.com/daily-gut-health-routine/
- How to Heal Your Gut Naturally: https://drruscio.com/how-to-heal-your-gut-naturally/
00:00 Intro
01:04 What IS candida?
03:38 The causes of candida
07:01 Candida testing
12:08 The role of oral health
14:21 How to gauge candida levels
17:05 How to balance the WHOLE microbiome
22:15 Supplements AS effective as meds
27:55 Herbal antifungals
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/
- Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Improve the Gut Microbiota and Help Combat Fungal Infection: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37375058/
- Intestinal candidiasis and antibiotic usage in children: case study of Nsukka, South Eastern Nigeria: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29937890/
- Investigating Colonization of the Healthy Adult Gastrointestinal Tract by Fungi: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29600282/
- Fungal feelings in the irritable bowel syndrome: the intestinal mycobiome and abdominal pain: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36723172/
- 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/
- Beyond Just Bacteria: Functional Biomes in the Gut Ecosystem Including Virome, Mycobiome, Archaeome and Helminths: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32231141/
- What is the Healthy Gut Microbiota Composition? A Changing Ecosystem across Age, Environment, Diet, and Diseases: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30634578/
- Commensal Fungi in Health and Disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28799901/
- Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Improve the Gut Microbiota and Help Combat Fungal Infection - PMC: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10302699/
- Archaea and fungi of the human gut microbiome: correlations with diet and bacterial residents: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23799070/
- The dietary modification and treatment of intestinal Candida overgrowth - a pilot study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30166063/
- Manipulation of Host Diet To Reduce Gastrointestinal Colonization by the Opportunistic Pathogen Candida albicans: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27303684/
- Comparison of the therapeutic effects of Garcin(®) and fluconazole on Candida vaginitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26512149/
- Biocompatibility and Effectiveness of a Novel, Organic Olive Oil-Based Denture Adhesive: A Multicenter Randomized and Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33805975/
- Vitamin D-supplemented yogurt drink reduces Candida infections in a paediatric intensive care unit: a randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30773722/ <...
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883 - New Research Shows How to Improve Sleep, Mood & Fatigue
The latest research has new strategies for how to improve sleep. There are also important findings on improving fatigue and mood. Tune in to hear research-backed methods to improve your health.
If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!
Watch/Read Next...- How to Improve Sleep Efficiency: https://drruscio.com/improve-sleep-efficiency/
- The Missing Link Between Stress and Gut Health? Gut Bacteria: https://drruscio.com/stress-and-gut-health/
- Can Stress Cause Bloating? https://drruscio.com/can-stress-cause-bloating/
- Exercise for Depression: https://drruscio.com/exercise-for-depression/
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- Do You Have These Surprising High-Funcitoning Anxiety Symptoms? https://drruscio.com/high-functioning-anxiety-symptoms/
- Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1572246278?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
- CBT for Insomnia: https://www.cbtforinsomnia.com/
- Behavioral Sleep Medicine Memebers Directory: https://www.behavioralsleep.org/index.php/united-states-sbsm-members
00:00 Intro
01:23 Can exercise offset too little sleep?
03:26 How to improve post-infection fatigue
05:21 An effective strategy for insomnia
06:35 Does blue-light blocking actually help sleep?
09:42 The importance of caffeine timing
11:40 Supports for chronic fatigue
14:21 Ways to improve mood & stress
Featured Studies- Joint association of physical activity and sleep duration with risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a population-based cohort study using accelerometry: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36990109/
- Positive Effects of Probiotic Therapy in Patients with Post-Infectious Fatigue: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37233680/
- Comparative Effectiveness of Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs Medication Therapy Among Patients With Insomnia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37040111/
- Blue-light filtering spectacle lenses for visual performance, sleep, and macular health in adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37593770/
- Restricting short-wavelength light in the evening to improve sleep in recreational athletes - A pilot study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30427265/
- Awakening effects of blue-enriched morning light exposure on university students' physiological and subjective responses: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30674951/
- The effect of caffeine on subsequent sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36870101/
- Coenzyme Q10 + alpha lipoic acid for chronic COVID syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35994177/
- Effectiveness of physical activity interventions on reducing perceived fatigue among adults with chronic conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37666869/
- The Effects of Dose, Practice Habits, and Objects of Focus on Digital Meditation Effectiveness and Adherence: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37725801/
- Mindfulness and emotion regulation--an fMRI study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23563850/
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885 - New Science Discovered for Balancing Thyroid & Female Hormones
The latest science on tackling hormone imbalances.
I’d love to know what you thought about the episode in the comments!
Watch/Read Next...- How to Use Thyroid Supplements: https://drruscio.com/thyroid-supplements/
- Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause: https://drruscio.com/bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy/
- How Being in Nature Reduces Stress: https://drruscio.com/nature-reduces-stress/
- Reduce Stress Inflammation in 5 Steps: https://drruscio.com/reduce-stress-inflammation/
- Improve Your Sleep Efficiancy: https://drruscio.com/improve-sleep-efficiency/
- EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Database: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
01:13 Gluten-free dieting
09:19 How chemicals impact thyroid function
11:40 Balancing risks with benefits
15:15 Heavy metal exposure on thyroid
16:20 Vitamin D for thyroid autoimmunity
17:51 Selenium supplementation for Hashimoto’s
18:53 Cordyceps for Hashimoto’s
20:39 Black cohosh for menopause
21:37 Meditation & mindfulness for sleep & stress
Featured Studies- Effect of gluten-free diet on autoimmune thyroiditis progression in patients with no symptoms or histology of celiac disease: a meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37554764/
- An Italian prospective multicenter survey on patients suspected of having non-celiac gluten sensitivity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24885375/
- Exposure to pesticides and the risk of hypothyroidism: a systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37752464/
- Dietary Intake of Endocrine Disrupting Substances Presents in Environment and Their Impact on Thyroid Function - PMC: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7998837/
- Associations between exposure to phthalates and subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnant women during early pregnancy: A pilot case-control study in China: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36642176/
- Systematic Review of the Effects of Blueberry on Cognitive Performance as We Age: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30941401/
- The effect of blueberry interventions on cognitive performance and mood: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30999017/
- Fish intake, n-3 fatty acid body status, and risk of cognitive decline: a systematic review and a dose-response meta-analysis of observational and experimental studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34605891/
- Impact of lead exposure on the thyroid glands of individuals living in high- or low-lead exposure areas: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36961188/
- Therapeutic effect of vitamin D in Hashimoto's thyroiditis: a prospective, randomized and controlled clinical trial in China: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37969187/
- Effects of vitamin D supplementation on autoantibodies and thyroid function in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis: A systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38206745/
- Clinical efficacy of selenium supplementation in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis: A systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37335715/
- Efficacy and safety of Ophiocordyceps sinensis in the treatment of Hashimoto's thyroiditis: a systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37854714/
- Black cohosh extracts in women with menopausal symptoms: an updated pairwise meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37192826/
- Omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids as a potential treatment for reducing dysmenorrhoea pain: Systematic literature review and meta-a...
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