The Good News About Bad Behavior with Katherine R. Lewis

Cold Exposure is Backed by Science–How it Benefits Health: Immersing yourself in a cold shower or an ice bath might sound crazy, but it’s crazy effective, according to research. Hear what health ailments it has shown to benefit and how you can get started doing it yourself. My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

14 min listen

Hormonal Health Research Updates (2023): In this episode, I’ll review the latest hormonal health research, including exciting findings for menopausal and men's hormonal health. Join me to stay up to date on the latest research in hormonal health. Featured Studies ... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

29 min listen

Research-Backed Natural Remedies for Mood, Heart Health, & More: In this podcast episode, many natural therapies are under analysis. Can vitamin D improve depression? Does mindfulness relieve long COVID symptoms and ulcerative colitis flares? Are coffee and omega-3s good for your heart? The featured findings can... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

29 min listen

The Truth About Genetic Testing For Your Health: Can testing your genetics improve your health? In this episode, hear the latest evidence that demonstrates why it’s not as helpful as it’s made out to be and what is actually effective for improving mental clarity, weight loss outcomes, digestive... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

17 min listen

What is Huperzine A & Should You Use It?: Learn all you need to know about huperzine A including: -What it is -Where it’s derived from -Its brain benefits -The research on who should (or shouldn’t) take it -And an at-home protocol for taking it Join me. Featured... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

22 min listen

Gut Talk: Updates to Gut Research (June 2023): In this episode, I cover updates to gut research. These updates are grouped into two main categories: gut dysbiosis and immune system. Gut health and immune health go hand-in-hand, so it may not be so shocking to hear how lowering gut... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

31 min listen

The Surprising Connection Between Coffee and Gut Health: My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at If you're in need of clinical support, please visit Looking for more? Check out by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

17 min listen

Spotting a Hashimoto’s Misdiagnosis and Treating The Real Cause: Lab testing done by a previous functional health practitioner told John he had Hashimoto’s and needed to avoid meat. Following the practitioner’s recommendations, he began a vegan diet, which only made him feel worse. When John came to our clinic,... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

16 min listen

The Two Most Effective Supplements For Your Gut Microbiome: A healthy gut can translate to better digestion, skin, metabolism, mood, cognition, and more. But what supplements can help keep your gut health in check? On the podcast, I cover the two most effective supplements for your gut microbiome and cover... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

32 min listen

Does Exercise Impact Gut Health? The Evidence.: In this episode, Dr. Lucy Mailing answers the question, “Does exercise impact gut health?” Inspired by her journey with chronic eczema, Dr. Mailing started looking into the gut-skin connection to improve her symptoms. Seeing this connection... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

58 min listen

An Effective, Gut-Friendly Meal Replacement Shake: When your gut is inflamed, similar to an injury, sometimes rest is the best solution. An elemental diet (short-term, exclusive consumption of a nutrient-dense meal replacement shake) gives your gut a chance to heal. It’s one of the most effective... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

21 min listen

Does Being a Weekend Warrior Work? What the Science Says: Does being a weekend warrior work? Do you get worthwhile health benefits? Today I'll break down what the research shows about the weekend warrior method, including its benefits and limitations. Join me to learn how to get the most out of... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

25 min listen

How to Know You’re Overtraining (And What To Do About It): As an endurance athlete, Eric Hinman knows the commitment, drive, and hard work needed for athletic training. But as he and I have experienced, training too much places your body and mind under extreme stress and can interfere with achieving fitness... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

45 min listen

Gut Health and Diet: What To Eat to Improve Your Gut Bacteria: While there’s a world of bacteria that live in your gut, they have far-reaching effects on your skin, liver, bone, and other organs. Listen in to learn what diets can help you improve your gut bacteria and how to choose which one ultimately works... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

31 min listen

How to Identify and Treat a Sluggish Thyroid: Conventional and functional health practitioners both do things right and wrong when it comes to treating a sluggish thyroid. This episode offers the best data points from both sides, informing you on how to interpret thyroid lab values, determine if... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

42 min listen

Promising Research Shows Thyroid Medication May Not Be Needed: According to research, 37–61% of people may not need to be on thyroid medication. Listen in on the studies that show why medication isn't always the answer to support your thyroid and what can help instead. My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

34 min listen

Want Healthier Relationships? Look to the Hunter-Gatherers: If you're interested in having healthier relationships, you'll be interested to hear from Alison Armstrong. Alison is an expert in building understanding between men and women. One way she does this is by tapping into the hunter-gatherer... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

70 min listen

The BEST Type of Exercise for Depression According to Research: In this episode, I run through a series of high-quality studies that provide insight to: what is the best type of exercise for depression? It’s no secret that there are many ways that exercise benefits your physical health, from improving your... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

14 min listen

A Simple & Effective Leaky Gut Repair Protocol: In this episode, scientific proof comes to light about what works for a leaky gut repair. Leaky gut is when the tight junctions between the cells that line your small intestine loosen. This allows bacterial fragments and undigested food particles to... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

19 min listen

What Are the Optimal Ranges for Thyroid Labs? & More Listener Questions: What are the optimal ranges for thyroid labs? Today I'll answer this and other listener-submitted questions about thyroid health. Tune in to hear answers to questions like: -If my labs are normal could it still be a thyroid issue? -How do... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

29 min listen

Healing Leaky Gut & Inflammation with Dr. Jockers: In this episode, I talk with Dr. David Jockers about what really works for healing leaky gut syndrome. When your gut is “leaky,” symptoms from diarrhea to joint pain to brain fog can occur. These symptoms point to a larger issue of an... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

62 min listen

Early Warning Signs of Over-Exercising: Challenging yourself in a workout is one thing, but when you ramp up training too much or too hard, it comes with negative side effects. I’ve felt these effects, as have clients of Dr. Mike T. Nelson. In this episode, Dr. Nelson shares how to spot... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

66 min listen

Is Coffee Good For You?: For many people, coffee serves as a go-to energy source. Besides its ability to keep us awake through a long day, is coffee good for you? Listen in to learn how it can help with a wide range of disorders from diabetes to depression. My book Healthy... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

19 min listen

An Effective Treatment Instead of HRT for Symptoms: In this episode, I share how one of our patients, Amy, struggled to find success with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for symptoms of anxiety and depression and instead found relief with probiotics. As she worked through these issues with our... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

14 min listen

Is Your Thyroid Diagnosis Correct?: In this episode, I answer the question, “Is your thyroid diagnosis correct?” Surprisingly, this question is asked more commonly than you think. Even in the functional medicine sphere, thyroid issues are overdiagnosed and overtreated, often leading... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

24 min listen

Gut Healing Story: How Simple Steps Healed Sally’s Lifelong Symptoms: In this episode, the spotlight is on Sally’s successful gut healing story. While Sally tried a low histamine diet and other remedies on her own, she didn’t find relief of her chronic GI and histamine-related symptoms until working with Dr.... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

26 min listen

Updates in Probiotic Research for Oral Health & Kid’s Health: This episode covers updates in probiotic research related to children’s health, oral health, and infections. By listening in, you’ll get answers to the following questions: Does strain-specificity matter when using probiotics for kids? Do... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

38 min listen

How to Know If You Need HCl (Hydrochloric Acid) Supplementation: Wondering if you need HCl to help rectify stomach acid levels? Today I'll walk you through: -What HCl is -How it works -Symptoms that tell you that you need it -The truth about stomach acid -And a protocol to get started with Please join me.... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

32 min listen

Gut Healing Story: How Kyle Overcame Upset Stomach & Diarrhea: In this episode, Kyle—a patient at our clinic—shares his gut healing story from beginning to end. When Kyle first came to the clinic, he was already putting in the work with another clinician to resolve his insomnia, upset stomach, diarrhea,... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

44 min listen

Gut Check: Should You Avoid Probiotics if Using Antibiotics?: If you read the recent Washington Post article on the subject, you might wonder "should you avoid probiotics if you're taking antibiotics?" Today I'm going to explain why that isn't the case, by pitting the data from the Washington Post article... by Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

13 min listen

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