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How to reduce brain inflammation: 4 actions you can take today
Dr Ruscio is a Doctor of Natural Medicine, Doctor of Chiropractic, clinical researcher and author. His podcast, Dr Ruscio Radio presents cutting edge information in health, nutrition and functional medicine distilled into practical advice that can be used to improve our health.
2023
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Dr Ruscio focuses on the link between brain inflammation and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s but also brain fog and mood. He summarises how it might be possible to reduce neuroinflammation through diet, looking at the links with dysbiosis and leaky gut but also exercise, sleep hygiene, and stress management. A concise overview of the evidence for diets such as Paleo, Low FODMAP, Ketogenic and Low Carb, as well as the Mediterranean diet for reducing inflammation and supporting brain health is provided. The potential for lab testing via anti and pro-inflammatory markers is also reviewed.
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Coronavirus Recovery: Breathing Exercises
The mission of Johns Hopkins Medicine is to improve the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care.Diverse and inclusive, Johns Hopkins Medicine: Educates medical students, scientists, health care professionals and the public Conducts biomedical research Provides patient-centered medicine to prevent, diagnose and treat human illness.
2021
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In this article, Johns Hopkins physical therapist Peiting Lien offers a series of breathing exercises that can be used to aid in recovery for those patients who had Covid-19 or other serious illnesses. She explains how deep breathing can help restore diaphragm function and increase lung capacity, while reducing feelings of anxiety and stress.
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How to take care of your immune system
OptiBac Probiotics specialise entirely in probiotics. One of their core values is encouraging people to take health into their own hands in a responsible manner. Training and education is a cornerstone of this, and with their expertise, they hope to help raise awareness of probiotics and their potential to help change lives.
2020
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This blog post summaries some of the simple but powerful dietary and lifestyle measures that can be taken to support the immune system. It discusses the power of sleep, exercise and diet in relation to immunity and the importance of minimising levels of stress, alcohol and travel. With useful tips for each of these areas and an attractive infographic setting it out in an eye-catching visual, it is a great one for Nutrition Practitioners to share with clients through their own social media channels.