Summary: Michael Ruscio 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 work has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals and he speaks at integrative medical conferences across the globe. Dr. Ruscio also runs an influential website and podcast at DrRusio.com, as well as his clinical practice located in northern California. --Topics listed below. The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-32 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at elitehrv.com/academy: https://elitehrv.com/ep-32 TOPICS: 1:30 Intro to Dr. Ruscio 2:05 Mike’s functional medicine interest and background 7:07 Objectivity and keeping a level head in alternative medicine 9:15 Over-diagnosis of hypothyroidism: an example 12:50 The dangers of confirmation and survivorship bias for practitioners 17:00 Mike’s clinical approach is based on principles, not protocols 19:30 avoid over-complicating things: mental perspective is very important 24:00 the gut as a source of inflammation, without gut symptoms 26:35 gut health and your brain, skin, arthritis and thyroid 29:30 the gut-thyroid connection 35:25 Mike’s time between patients, research and education 40:20 where to find Mike 41:00 final thought: don’t stress and strive for perfection Guest: Dr. Mike Ruscio https://drruscio.com/ Host: Jason Moore https://elitehrv.com Show notes: https://elitehrv.com/podcast Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-32 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at elitehrv.com/academy: https://elitehrv.com/ep-32 The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense --
