Are you sleeping enough, eating enough, hydrating enough, or socializing enough? What happens if the answer is “no”? At what point will efficiency become a burden to our biology? In this Episode of the Align Podcast, Dr. Ruscio and I talk about how the answer to our health issues often lies in the foundational layers of our health. Too often, we have the initial reaction to look beyond those layers, when the answer to our conditions or disease lies in what we nourish and treat our bodies on a daily basis. Plus, we talk about how moderation is key to everything. We all have different bodies, so we must all make use of measures on a moderate basis, such as dieting and exercising, as all of our bodies will respond in their own unique way. Lastly, stress isn't always a hazard. When loaded properly, stressors help our organisms become more resilient, every time we recover.   Dr. Ruscio is a Doctor of Natural Medicine, Doctor of Chiropractic, clinical researcher, and author. His book, Healthy Gut Healthy You, has helped countless patients regain their health even when numerous doctors have been unable to. What we discuss:   02:19: At what point can efficiency become a burden to our biology? 05:22: Under what circumstances is stress beneficial? 06:31: Gut health issues and how they manifest in the US population 08:59: How Dr. Ruscio got into this field 13:23: How can we determine the likelihood of an issue coming from the gut? 14:43: What is an effective way to determine a gut-joint-related issue? 17:07: What are FODMAPs and how do they work? 23:09: Diets, food sourcing. and quality ingredients 27:53: Scientific research behind the cellular impact of feeling connected to something greater than yourself 34:36: Is sun exposure dangerous? 37:06: Vitamin D: supplements for the microbiota 38:16: Why is there an epidemic of undiagnosed sleep apnea and upper airway resistance syndrome? 45:57: What is bloating and how can we use probiotics to reduce bloating? 53:09: What is the gut, actually? 56:27: The gut-brain relationship 58:56: The detrimental effects of excessive exercise 1:07:08: The ultimate balance in medicine   To learn more about Dr. Ruscio: Instagram: @drruscio Website: drruscio.com Book: Healthy Gut, Healthy You