On today’s episode, we’re talking all about gut health. This is an incredibly multi-faceted topic as there are many layers when dealing with gut health, gut treatment, and preventative measures. From food, to exercise, to lifestyle factors, to different auto immune issues — gut health appears to be an endless topic of discovery, with rarely a clear cut diagnosis or treatment. So today, I’m talking with Dr. Michael Ruscio. Michael is a clinical researcher and author who practices functional medicine with the focus on digestive conditions. Dr. Ruscio has his own podcast and blog where he talks about gut issues, and he’s a frequent speaker on this complex topic. Here, I ask him all the questions that us, non-doctors, have about gut health. Like how to determine what your issues actually are, what they stem from, how to fix them, and even the order in which to take these steps. If you’re struggling with any gut health or digestive issues, or you know someone who is, this is an episode that you probably won’t want to miss! CLICK HERE for the full transcript. Key Points From This Episode: What is a microbiome? How to tell if you are having gut health issues. Why food is not enough! Where do you start if you’re having gut health issues? Tele-medicine and Skype consults. Finding the right doctor. Probiotic and prebiotic pills. How does paleo tie in to a healthy gut? The low FOD map diet. The effects of caffeine on gut health.  Fermented foods and the role they play. And much more! Tweetables: “If you’re going to put your energy into anything, diet, I would, say would be the most important.” — @DrRuscio [0:18:33.1] “Sometimes the pursuit of perfection ends up doing quite a bit more harm than it does good.” — @DrRuscio [0:19:39.9] “You’d be surprised how often people bring their biases into a topic and then it becomes what looks like science.” — @DrRuscio [0:30:27.9] “If you can learn to just listen to your own body, you will find your own truth.” — @DrRuscio [0:54:19.5]   Guest Links:  Dr. Michael Ruscio on Twitter – https://twitter.com/DrRuscioDr. Ruscio’s Website – https://drruscio.com/Dr. Ruscio’s Podcast – https://drruscio.com/podcasts/ Dr. Ruscio’s Gut Book – https://drruscio.com/gutbook/ Paleo Physicians Network – http://paleophysiciansnetwork.com/ Institute of Functional Medicine – https://www.ifm.org/Clean Food Fest Website – http://cleanfoodfest.com/    SHARE YOUR LOVE FOR PMR AND YOU CAN ENTER TO WIN SOME GREAT PALEO SWAG! It's easy, simply post a review of PMR on iTunes and fill out our quick Registration Form and you'll be entered to win your choice of 4 great books and a Paleo Magazine vinyl decal! One winner will be randomly chosen each week.