Welcome to the Naturally Nourished podcast - your resource for cutting-edge food-as-medicine information! Functional Medicine applied with use of Keto Diet, High Fat Low Carb, Real Food solutions!
Are you ready for your child’s back to school health screen? Looking for lunch box inspiration? Are you seeking natural solutions for nervous system regulation for your child? Would you like to ensure your household is ready for cold, flu, viral season and immune resilient?
In this episode Ali Miller RD covers priorities of packing a school lunch and favorite ways to power up with protein and produce. She discusses Stella’s fave Cool Kabobs and how she’s setting her up for success in the new school year. Ali talks about medical freedom and exemptions as well as how to feel confident at your pediatrician appointments. She shares the importance of letting go of mom-guilt and focusing on your assignment in this life as well as what works best for you and your family. Learn about key nutrients for immune resilience as well as ways to offset industrial toxins in the classroom and more!
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Get ready to cover a lot of ground with Ali Miller RD. In this August edition of Ask Me Anything, she covers the parasite outbreak, how to prevent a gut infection, considerations of how to reduce risks while living empowered vs. in fear. She answers a listener’s question on low cortisol and whether supplementation is necessary or what the concerns are. You will learn about the ADHD connection to a low white blood cell count is discussed as Ali explains how toxicity and inflammation can deplete antioxidant status and what to do about it. Ali shares what she’s sipping on and eating this season with some food-as-medicine inspiration to round things out.
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Join Ali Miller RD as she walks through the questions: Is your wellness vanity and ego or honoring God? When does wellness turn into playing God? In this introspective (no right or wrong) episode, you will consider your current wellness routines and commitments and make some strategy on how to make them more source and kingdom focused. She defines “God food”, how the body was perfectly designed, and ways we can honor our creator by supporting the health of our frame.
Explore ways to enhance your health by working with your body vs. overriding its function or trying to make it a better model. Consider nuance in your current wellness of where you draw the line of interventions in the medical world and where we are enhancing vs. outsourcing including infertility, peptides, and how listening to your body’s signals or symptoms is the first step in connecting or honoring your needs.
Links in this episode:
Episode 483 Hot Take on Peptides
Naturally Nourished Academy Application Link
Join Ali Miller RD for this interview episode with guest Hilda Labrada Gore, Holistic Hilda. Learn about Hilda’s travels around the world and what she’s picked up from ancestral health traditions. She shares about the LOST diet of local, organic, seasonal, traditional foods and the work of Weston A. Price as a source of inspiration. This passion eventually led into a career of hosting the Weston A. Price podcast for 10 years providing more opportunity for learning and world travel. We discuss what has recently inspired her in her trips to various tribes and what she’s applying back home. Hilda shares her six ancestral secrets for health and vitality: Sunshine, Shivers, Sleep, Sustenance, Strength, and Spirit. This inspiring positive conversation goes into the importance of nervous system regulation and how to seek God as the source in your wellness as well as how often we have to go backward to heal.
Links discussed in this episode:
Naturally Nourished Mentorship early bird pricing is done 7/31!
Apply for a spot in this professional functional medicine and food-as-medicine mentorship program here.
Update on Whey Protect! We are reformulating to be more affordable at the same great quality with just 350mg less immunoglobulins, now only $70 with subscription or $78 one time.
Learn more about my guest Holistic Hilda:
The Mother Code Course-www.holistichilda.com/course
Website: holistichilda.com
Instagram @holistichilda
Instagram @holistichildakids
Birthright: birthright.co
Substack: holistichilda.substack.com
Youtube: Holistic Hilda
In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, I’m releasing my revised Detox protocol in my Summer Detox Masterclass. Tune in to learn about my updated protocol and changes I’ve made to make things less nuanced and more doable! You will hear up to date research on toxicity from industrialized toxins, herbicides, and food additives as well as health concerns and symptoms of toxicity. You will learn about the biochemical pathways of detoxification, the nutrients required, updated fave recipes, and how I now incorporate a protein sparing modified fast for autophagy and enhanced body fat burn! Tune in and get inspired to start my 10-day Real Food Detox.
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Get ready to cover a lot of ground with Ali Miller RD. In this July edition of Ask Me Anything, she covers the impact of fasting on adrenal fatigue and how cortisol influences blood sugar. You will learn considerations of fasting windows and pros/cons. Ali covers H. Pylori 101 and how you may be at risk for this infection, how you don’t want to ignore treatment, but that it doesn’t have to be zero to one hundred. There are many options with food-as-medicine and supplement support. Ali gives her take on Botox and explains how facial expression can impact your emotional regulation. Learn about butyrate and how to boost levels naturally plus when supplementation support should be considered. Get Ali’s hot take on if she’d go back to get her Masters degree and learn about the Naturally Nourished Academy.
Links discussed in this episode:
Shop my Beat the Heat Probiotic Promo Use BEATTHEHEAT26 to buy 2 get 1 50% off
Choosing the Right Probiotic Guide
Reset Restore Renew Detox packs USE DETOX18 to save 18% and get the Detox ebook for free through 7/15/26
Episode 274: H. Pylori and Upper GI Health | Naturally Nourished
The Effects of BOTOX® Injections on Emotional Experience - PMC
When Ali shut down her Houston clinic and went virtual she was warned she was walking away from a legacy, but instead of slowing down, things kept growing. In this episode Ali talks about food-as-medicine chef collabs, her contract with MD Anderson for a stage 3 breast cancer research study, and moving to Austin in 2017. It was at this time that Ali signed the book deal for The Anti-Anxiety Diet and things really started to take off. Ali shares the importance of listening to your gut and doing an internal inventory as an entrepreneur of where you shine and where you are dampened or burned out.
Brady and Ali talk about the growth of the Naturally Nourished Supplement line and spill an inside scoop on new exciting things coming in 2026. They share the growth from shipping out of their first home in Austin to shipping thousands of orders per month, the expansion of product offerings and volume of sales to national growth and becoming the primary arm of the business. Ali shares the stresses that came with the pandemic and censorship and how often God throws storms at you to liberate or realign. She shares about this upcoming Fall cohort of The Naturally Nourished Mentorship and how she is building out a membership platform, Beyond Keto for fall metabolic support. Part 2 includes from 2015 to 2026 plus what can be expected from Ali and Naturally Nourished in the future.
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Our fave products:
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You Glow Girl Tea
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Have you ever wondered about how Naturally Nourished got started or wanted to learn more about Ali and her background? In this reflective episode Ali is interviewed by her husband and COO of Naturally Nourished, Brady Miller. They go deep into the making of the company and how Ali found her passion for food-as-medicine in this two part 500th episode celebration. In part one of this epic deep dive, they discuss Ali’s odd jobs from crystal buyer at a hippie gem shop, to parking lot attendant, and hospital diet clerk; when they met and how their diets coevolved from ultra processed to vegetarian and locavore to sustainable snout to tail.
You will learn about what drew Ali to Bastyr Naturopathic University and her unique experiences with food-as-medicine, herbal medicine, and ultimately how she learned about functional medicine. Ali shares about her dietetic internship at University of Houston, key mentors in her professional development, and her first job as a registered dietitian leading medical weight loss and functional medicine programs on dysmetabolic syndrome.
This episode closes out with some big streaks of growth from working with a producer as a patient to getting locked in for 5 years of weekly food-as-medicine television segments on Fox26 and starting her own clinic and eventually supplement line, Naturally Nourished. Ali testifies how God has blessed her with opportunities and alignment for favor and how many things in this journey have been big surprises.
In part 2, Ali will discuss the building and development of Naturally Nourished and take us up to date with what we can expect in the next 10 years.
Do you know your Butyrate status and why it matters? In this episode, Ali Miller RD, digs into short chain fatty acids and metabolites in the colon with a big emphasis on butyrate. This beneficial compound provides energy for the body while reducing inflammation, protecting your gut barrier, and improving colon cell health. With the rate of colorectal cancer on the rise of 2% increase per year, we need to pause and consider diet and lifestyle strategy.
You will learn foods to increase in your diet to support butyrate levels, how to address dysbiosis or gut infection, particular strains of gut flora that aid in production of butyrate, and how to assess your status in a stool test. Ali will discuss the importance of increasing fiber in your diet with a variety of sources and why eliminating or greatly limiting seed oils is key for colon health. This episode also covers the connection of environmental toxicity, considerations of your toilet paper choice, and if it's worth getting a bidet.
Links in this episode:
Test your stool with a GI Map and get a customized interpretation from Ali Miller RD
Shop my Beat the Heat Probiotic Promo Use BEATTHEHEAT26 to buy 2 get 1 50% off
Choosing the Right Probiotic Guide
Probiotic Challenge Protocol
Restore Baseline Probiotic
Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic
Targeted Strength Probiotic
Episode 448 Naturally Nourished Podcast Do I really need a colonoscopy + All about Cologuard
40 Clove of Garlic Soup
Join Ali and her daughter Stella in this interview episode on Healthy Eating for Tweens. You will learn about the importance of blood sugar balance, meeting ample protein intake, and pairing real food carbs for optimal mental and metabolic health. Ali and Stella talk about how smoothies can be a great source of food-as-medicine and some fave combos. Learn how many grams of protein you and your children need as well as suggestions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Stella shares her 10-year-old perspective on making a healthy lifestyle hip and how to respond to bullies. She shares her experience of going to a 10x larger school and how she had to navigate a lot of new situations including eating a whole food based lunch in a cafeteria with 200 kids. Stella talks about her science fair project on apples and antioxidants and her favorite recipes she's been cooking from Naturally Nourished Kids.
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Favorite products discussed:
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Grab your wired non-EMF headphones and go for a walk during this fun listen with Ali Miller RD. In this Grab Bag Q&A she covers the health benefits of copper, if sunglasses can cause more sunburn, and best ways to prevent sunburn and clean sunscreen. She also discusses non-toxic cookware and storage with up-to-date research on dangers of using aluminum foil as well as preferred cooking and storage materials. Ali unpacks more on her Protein Sparing Modified Fast approach and how you can cycle in sprints to accelerate body fat burn without the side effects of injectable weight loss drugs.
Links discussed in this episode:
Shop my Beat the Heat Probiotic Promo Use BEATTHEHEAT26 to buy 2 get 1 50% off
Choosing the Right Probiotic Guide
Episode 486: Protein Sparing Modified Fasting | Naturally Nourished
Reset Restore Renew Detox packs
Berberine Boost
Safe non-toxic sunscreen from Toups and Co
Aluminum contamination of food during culinary preparation: Case study with aluminum foil and consumers’ preferences - PMC
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Is mold the hidden toxin that is making you chronically ill? Racing heart, chronic congestion, anxiety, chronic fatigue, migraines, and even autoimmune conditions can be tied to mold exposure and issues with detoxification. In this guest episode, Ali Miller RD interviews Dr. Diana Stafford “The Detox Doc” about mold-related illness, remediation, and detoxification. Dr. Stafford shares her personal story on mold impacting her household and how she shifted her career from conventional to functional medicine. Ali and Diana nerd out on various supplements and compounds to support liver, gut, and binders to trap toxins.
Dr. Stafford shares where to look for mold in the home, ways to offset exposure at work or outside of home environments, and the importance of keeping humidity limited. Learn about why the nervous system is so impacted by mold as well as the connection between mold and candida.
Links discussed in this episode:
Shop my Beat the Heat Probiotic Promo Use BEATTHEHEAT26 to buy 2 get 1 50% off
Choosing the Right Probiotic Guide
Cellular Antiox: your daily defense for living in a toxic world (NAC, Glutathione, Broccoli Seed)
Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic
Reset Restore Renew Detox packs
Dr. Stafford’s website
Mold Starter Guide with Quiz
What do your annual lab markers mean and are you getting a thorough assessment of your health? In this podcast, Ali Miller RD, walks through 47 essential biomarkers in the Naturally Nourished Comprehensive Wellness Panel. You will learn about the status of your white blood cells and red blood cells, markers of chronic infection, anemia, and even indicators of parasite activity. Ali will unpack in detail a comprehensive metabolic panel so you understand the fasting glucose and dawn phenomenon connection, markers of liver and kidney health, and how to support detoxification as well as further assess function with GGT and uric acid.
Beyond typical cholesterol markers and the ideal range, learn about the importance of ratios and other added markers such as homocysteine, ApoB, and CRP. Understand the blood sugar story connecting the dots of fasting glucose, fasting insulin, HgbA1C% and other ways to bring blood sugar levels into ideal range to support body fat burn. Learn about functional ranges of thyroid markers and food-as-medicine for iodine, selenium, and zinc.
Links:
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In this light hearted episode, Ali walks you through Summer Travel Essentials including how she and her family selects where they travel, the importance of ensuring ample time in nature, and the importance of moments of awe. You will learn considerations in restaurants and navigating menus for least toxicity and most nutrient density as well as supplement tools to offset the impact of indulging. Learn about the impact of swimming in chlorine and fresh water for vaginal flora as well as how to rebalance vaginal flora.
Get empowered with how to offset the indulgences of dining out on vacation with the use of a modified bone broth fast or protein sparing modified fast pre-post travel. This episode will set you up for success by keeping you resilient and allowing you the peace of mind when indulging with friends and family with strategic tools to stay on track!
Links in this episode:
Protein Sparing Modified Fasting podcast episode
UTI, Yeast Infections, and Vaginal Microbiome episode
Featured supplements in this episode:
Berberine Boost
Digestaid
Relax and Regulate
Rebuild Spectrum
Detox packs
GABACalm
Women’s Flora Probiotic
Sponsor for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at https://fondregenerative.com/ALIMILLERRD.
Spring is in full swing which means seasonal allergies are booming too! In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, Ali Miller RD digs into why allergies occur, conditions or circumstances that make allergies worse, and she unpacks a variety of solutions. In this listen you will learn about the connection of stress, gut health, and chronic inflammation on allergies, mast cells, and histamine response. Ali will connect cortisol drops to allergy flare with an exploration of adrenal insufficiency and chronic fatigue making conditions worse.
Learn food-as-medicine strategies, herbs and teas, and targeted supplement support to breath clearly and enjoy the blooms of spring once again. This episode also digs into allergies from grasses, mold, pets, and even diet as well as the importance of clearing the body from exposure with nasal rinses, leaving shoes at the doorstep, and other meaningful simple strategies.
Supplements discussed:
Adaptogen Boost
Bio-C Plus
Vitamin D Balanced Blend
Cellular Antiox
Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic
Recipes highlighted:
Zippy Toddy
40 Clove of Garlic Soup
Research studies discussed:
Cordycepin Suppresses Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin Expression via Blocking Caspase-1 and Receptor-Interacting Protein 2 Signaling Pathways in Mast Cells
Birch pollen honey for birch pollen allergy--a randomized controlled pilot study - PubMed
Sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout extract attenuates nasal allergic response to diesel exhaust particles - PMC
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Can you do the Anti-Anxiety Diet as a vegetarian? What is the most important mineral for mental health? Why does blood sugar matter and what is the best diet to manage mental illness? What are some specific ways to manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions with food-as-medicine?
In this episode Ali discusses the food-as-medicine philosophy behind her international best selling book, The Anti-Anxiety Diet. Learn about the cholesterol brain connection, how ketones impact oxidative stress, and why protein is key for optimal mental health. You will learn about key lab values to monitor, how to best manage your macronutrients, and food-as-medicine goals for mental wellness.
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Link to Stress Assessment Quiz
Stress Manager Bundle
Adrenal Rehab Bundle
The Anti-Anxiety Lab Assessment mentioned was buildout into the Naturally Nourished Comprehensive Wellness Panel
Sponsor for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at https://fondbonebroth.com/ALIMILLERRD.
Are you passionate about wellness but not sure if you can make a career out of it? In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, Ali Miller RD interviews Naturally Nourished Academy Mentor graduate and Ambassador, Ashley Atchison. Ashley shares her passion on gut health and women’s hormones and how she reversed her Hashimoto's Thyroiditis diagnosis with functional nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplement support. Ali and Ashley talk about how important individualized protocols are and where even functional protocols can go wrong.
You will learn about key foods to incorporate in abundance for gut health, the importance of repairing leaky gut while eradicating gut infection, and the role of the liver for detoxification and hormone health. Ashley shares her learnings and experience in the academy as well as her favorite Naturally Nourished Supplements. You will feel inspired to turn your passion into an impact on others and to start to address your wellness by the root cause!
Links discussed in this episode:
Applications are open for the Naturally Nourished Academy Fall Enrollment: Apply here!
Learn more about the Naturally Nourished Academy Mentorship program here
Recipes and labs discussed:
Super Greens Cubes
Lemon Turmeric Ginger Shooter
GI Map Stool Test
Naturally Nourished Supplements discussed in this episode:
GI Lining Support
Relax and Regulate
Calm and Clear
Cellular Antiox
Beat the Bloat Bundle
Connect with Ashley at: ashleyatchisonwellness.com and @ashleyatchisonwellness on Instagram
In this Q&A grab bag episode Ali covers a range of questions in this Ask Me Anything from Are Greens Causing Inflammation in your body to her thoughts on Total Plasma Exchange, Ways to Support PRP and Regulate Inflammation, her thoughts on going back to school to become a RD, and so much more!
She also covers what she’s been loving eating in this Spring season and how to get out of a food rut. Tune in for real food, real talk, and real inspiration.
Links discussed in this episode:
Join my Beat the Bloat Program launching 4/21/26
Naturally Nourished Beat the Bloat Supplement Bundle
Turmeric Roasted Cashews
Herb Roasted Nuts
Bacteria Battling Chimichurri
Marinated Cucumber Salad
Reset Restore Renew Detox Packs
The skin truly is the window of the gut with eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, hives, and even rashes connected to gut infection, inflammation, and leaky gut. This is acknowledged but not addressed well in the world of dermatology where patients will often be put on an antibiotic, antifungal, steroid or other prescription to bandaid the problem often leaving the microbiome more at risk for future infection and the gut barrier more damaged. In this episode, we unpack how the key formulas in the Naturally Nourished Beat the Bloat protocol can serve to support rebalancing the microbiome and repairing gut barrier for better skin health.
Ali shares the particular probiotic strains to consider in restoration and recovery post-cleanse as well as how to troubleshoot your gut cleanse for best outcomes. In this episode we discuss key nutrients for skin health with supplement and food-as-medicine solutions. Ali discusses the connection of detox and liver health to gut health and why this needs to be supported along with gut health. Learn about topical considerations for skin health to support barrier and microbial balance.
Links discussed in this episode:
Join my Beat the Bloat Program launching 4/21/26
Naturally Nourished Beat the Bloat Supplement Bundle
Best probiotic for skin health Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic
GI Lining Support for Gut Barrier Health
Naturally Nourished Detox Packs to aid in liver health
Research studies referenced
Gut-skin axis: Emerging insights for gastroenterologists-a narrative review - PMC
Very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD): a therapeutic nutritional tool for acne? - PubMed
Minerals play a key role in nearly every function of your body from structural health, to nervous system regulation, to energy production and beyond this episode unpacks how mineral deficiency can drive whole body imbalance and why so many people are dealing with deficiency. Ali interviews guest Caroline Alan CEO of BEAM Minerals and author or the Mineral Reset to learn more about ancient sources of plant minerals found in soil, humic and fulvic deposits.
This episode goes deep into how humic and fulvic matter can aid in cellular detoxification, intracellular nutritional balance, and even supporting an ideal electrolyte balance in your body. We cover other chelators and how they can drive mineral imbalances as well as the role of polyelectrolytes on cellular health. Learn how mineral repletion can aid in energy and metabolism while serving to get your body back into an ideal electrical charge. Ali and Caroline speak of these ancient God-given sources of nutrition as the solution to modern day insults of toxins while serving to nourish the body.
Don’t miss our Beat the Bloat Masterclass on 4/7! Grab your FREE Spot here
Join our April Beat the Bloat 12 week Gut Cleanse Register here
Use ALIMILLERRD to save 20% off BEAM Minerals www.beamminerals.com/ALIMILLERRD
Other links discussed in the episode:
www.mineralresetbook.com
https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official/
https://www.instagram.com/beamminerals/
https://www.facebook.com/beamminerals
https://www.youtube.com/@beamminerals
www.carolinealan.com
Blastocystis…what? You may not have heard of it but Blastocystis Hominis is a common parasitic gut infection that can wreak havoc on digestion, skin, and immune health. Did you know that 3-5 pounds of your body is made up of bacteria, yeast, parasite, and virus? This microbiome impact can work for you or against you and if you have high stress, eat at risk foods, and travel, chances are it is working against you. In this episode Ali breaks down medical studies on Blastocystis, the role of natural compounds and research that supports successful gut cleanse tools, and how she used her Beat the Bloat Protocol to support metabolic, skin, and immune health.
In this episode you will also learn about the importance of liver detox prior to and during a gut cleanse, the best diet to support a microbiome reset, and food-as-medicine to amplify results.
Don’t miss our Beat the Bloat Masterclass on 4/7! Grab your FREE Spot here
Join our April Beat the Bloat 12 week Gut Cleanse Register here
Beat the Bloat Supplement Bundle.
In this episode, we’re diving into the hot topic of protein sparing modified fasting (PSMF) and why short, strategic “3-day sprints” can be a powerful metabolic reset. Ali shares how these brief hypocaloric phases may help accelerate body fat loss while supporting anti-inflammatory processes and increasing autophagy, the body’s natural cellular cleanup system.
The literature consistently shows that most diets fail long term, with weight regain common within five years, and often much sooner with more aggressive interventions like GLP-1 medications or surgical approaches. In this conversation we explore who may benefit from protein sparing fasts, who should avoid them, where supplements fit in and how to implement this strategy. We also discuss research on autophagy.
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Are you perimenopausal or in your 30s-50s and your hormones feel off? In this guest episode with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar, Ali Miller RD digs into drivers of hormone imbalance and how women often find themselves in a state of overwhelm of overcommitment leading to overdrive mode. Dr. Jen shares her faith-based functional medicine pearls on ways to manage chronic stress as well as supplements and foods to support hormone balance.
In this episode we also talk about Cycle Syncing and Dr. Jen shares her approach to work with the body based on cyclical shifts to support hormone health, regulate period cycles, and feel your best. She also shares her perspective and experience working with injectable and nasal peptides as tools in clinical practice. This is a fun encouraging listen with a lot of tips and tricks to optimize and thrive in your body.
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Where to find more about Dr. Jen www.healthybydrjen.com
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Welcome to the Naturally Nourished Podcast, you are joining me, Ali Miller for episode 485 The Perimenopause Reset with guest Dr. Jen Pfleghaar.
Dr. Jen Pfleghaar, DO, ABOIM
BIO:
Dr. Jen Pfleghaar is a double board-certified physician in Emergency and Integrative Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed residency at St. Vincent’s Mercy Hospital, and fellowship at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. She believes true wellness thrives when body, mind, and spirit are aligned with God’s design.
Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, she became passionate about autoimmune healing, hormone balance, and root-cause medicine. Dr. Jen co-authored Eat. Sleep. Move. Breathe., serves on the boards of the Invisible Disabilities Association and American Board of Integrative Medicine.
Through her practice, Healthy by Dr. Jen, she provides virtual care and shares education as @integrativedrmom. She lives on a mini farm in Tennessee with her husband and four children. She loves cheering at her kids’ games, lifting weights, reading Scripture, and tending to her chickens.
Her newest book, The Perimenopause Reset, was written on a mission to change the health of 500,000 women navigating perimenopause—empowering them with faith-based, science-backed strategies to reclaim their energy, clarity, and joy.
Working in the ER I realized medicine is broken and completely a fellowship in Integrative Medicine so I could change medicine one patient at a time.
Cycle Syncing Secrets: How to Eat, Train, and Thrive in Perimenopause
Are ADHD and autism purely genetic and neurological, or could oxidative stress be a missing piece of the puzzle? In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, we unpack the growing conversation around how excessive oxidative burden and low antioxidant status may influence brain chemistry, behavior, and symptom expression. We explore how modern inputs like environmental exposures, dietary patterns, metabolic stress, and toxin load can contribute to neurological inflammation and why looking upstream at root drivers can shift how we approach support strategies.
We also break down what actually helps lower oxidative stress in practical, sustainable ways, from stabilizing blood sugar and prioritizing protein to increasing antioxidant-rich produce and targeted nutrient support. This conversation connects the dots between physiology and daily habits, giving you tangible tools to support neurological resilience, mood regulation, and cognitive function using food-as-medicine.
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Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code NATURALLY to save at fondbonebroth.com and check out their new demi glace and duck fat!
Are peptides the wellness world’s newest miracle, or just the latest overhyped biohack? With ads for injectable weight-loss solutions everywhere you look and wellness influencers calling peptides the holy grail, we’re taking a step back to unpack what’s actually going on beneath the marketing. In this episode, we break down what peptides are, what they do in the body, and why they’ve suddenly exploded in popularity across both clinical and wellness spaces.
We’re also diving into the questions we know you’re really asking—are peptide injections actually safe, who (if anyone) are they appropriate for, and what should give you pause? This conversation walks through the mechanisms, risks, and real-world considerations from a functional medicine lens as well as how you can get similar results without subjecting yourself to expensive weekly injections.
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We have increased magnesium bisglycinate from 200 mg to 250 mg to match clinical sleep research dosing, kept myo-inositol at the full 4-gram therapeutic dose, and improved the supporting ingredients so the entire formula is better absorbed, better tolerated, and more aligned with what we’re seeing clinically every day. Use code RELAX15 to save 15% on our reformulated Relax and Regulate!
Have you ever heard of inositol? Could you be deficient and not even realize it? If you’re struggling with blood sugar swings, irregular cycles, anxiety, or 2am wake-ups, could this overlooked compound be a missing piece? While magnesium, B vitamins, and electrolytes dominate most wellness conversations, myo-inositol plays a critical role in insulin signaling, ovarian function, and neurotransmitter balance, acting as an intracellular messenger that helps your cells properly respond to hormonal cues.
This episode unpacks what myo-inositol actually is, how it functions in the body, and what the research shows in areas like PCOS, insulin resistance, fertility, mood disorders, and sleep. It also covers therapeutic dosing, food sources, and how to use supplementation strategically for clinical outcomes. Whether you’re navigating hormone imbalance, metabolic dysfunction, or nervous system dysregulation, this conversation takes a deeper look at why myo-inositol deserves far more attention in root-cause medicine.
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Have you tried magnesium but felt like it didn’t help—or even made things worse? Are you confused by all the different forms and dosages? In this episode, Ali and Becki break down how magnesium actually works in the body, why so many people think they “don’t tolerate” magnesium, and why form, dose, and context matter far more than most realize.
We also share the full story behind the reformulation of Relax & Regulate, our superstar magnesium product. You’ll learn why we chose magnesium bisglycinate paired with myo-inositol, how this combination supports nervous system regulation, sleep, anxiety, blood sugar, and hormone balance, and why it’s especially impactful for PCOS, perimenopause, and stress-driven symptoms.
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This episode is sponsored by Naturally Nourished Relax and Regulate
Relax & Regulate has always been a superstar for sleep, stress, and hormone support, and we’ve taken a good thing and made it even better! We’ve seen incredible results with 1000’s of clients using Relax and Regulate literally every day for 10+ years now.
We have increased magnesium bisglycinate from 200 mg to 250 mg to match clinical sleep research dosing, kept myo-inositol at the full 4-gram therapeutic dose, and improved the supporting ingredients so the entire formula is better absorbed, better tolerated, and more aligned with what we’re seeing clinically every day. Use code RELAX15 to save 15% on our reformulated Relax and Regulate!
Are you gluten-free or not tolerating gluten and wondering why? Have you heard the sourdough craze and are curious about the differences of heirloom vs. conventional gluten grains? In this week’s podcast, Ali interviews James Brown or Barton Springs Mill about stone ground flour and heritage whole grains. In this episode you will learn about the industrial agriculture growing and harvesting process including the use of glyphosate and other chemical additives and how to shop for truly chemical-free flour. James shares the story of partnering with American growers and the importance of relationships with real food farmers to fix the broken food system.
In this episode you will learn about the grain milling process and why synthetic enrichment is seen in most-flours including those certified organic. Learn how stone milling retains bioavailable nutrients, enzymes, and other key players in enhancing digestibility and nutrient density. Ali and James talk about best uses of stone milled flours and how to adjust recipes for best outcomes as well as their favorite blends from Barton Springs Mill.
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In this episode, we’re digging into a topic that underlies everything we do in functional medicine but rarely gets the airtime it deserves: somatic ways to reduce stress. We step outside the usual conversations about labs, supplements, pathophysiology, and food as medicine to talk about what it actually looks like to regulate your nervous system in real life. Because while “reduce your stress” is one of the most common recommendations in a healing protocol, very few people are ever taught how to do that in a tangible, embodied way.
This is a deeply practical episode focused on helping you release stored tension and trapped stress from the body using simple somatic tools. We explore why trauma and chronic stress don’t just live in your brain--they can show up as disease, pain, and symptoms in your body and can get in the way of healing. You’ll walk away with approachable techniques you can start using immediately to calm your nervous system, improve resilience, and support your body’s ability to heal.
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This week on the Naturally Nourished Podcast, we’re digging into the newly released governmental nutrition guidelines. If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you know our core message has always been simple: eat real food. So imagine our surprise when these updated guidelines actually move closer to that exact philosophy, emphasizing whole foods, nutrient density, and fewer ultra-processed ingredients. It’s not perfect, but it’s a meaningful shift in the right direction, and one we never thought we’d see from official policy.
In this episode, we break down what the guidelines got right, where they still miss the mark, and what this all means for real families navigating grocery stores, school lunches, and confusing nutrition messaging. We also revisit Ali’s Optimal Eating Wheel she developed back in 2014 and compare it side-by-side with today’s recommendations — and yes, she was about a decade ahead of her time. We share our top critiques from a food-as-medicine lens and unpack the potential ripple effects on schools, SNAP, and institutional food systems so you can understand how these changes may actually show up in everyday life.
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We will always price formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors. On top of this we offer subscription discounts at an additional 10% off, bundled discounts at an additional 12% off, and seasonal promotions to ensure quality formulas are accessible. Use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off your next purchase.
Are you intimidated by eating organs or unsure how to add more nutrient density to your diet without it feeling overwhelming? In this episode, we sit down with chef James Barry to take the “yuck” factor out of preparing and eating organ meats. We break down why organs are truly nature’s multivitamin, how sourcing and preparation make all the difference, and how simple tools—like James’s organ-based seasoning, Pluck—can make this powerful superfood an easy, delicious part of everyday meals.
In this conversation, we also dive into why organ meats fell out of favor, how modern food culture has disconnected us from nutrient-dense eating, and why mindfulness around food matters just as much as what’s on your plate. James shares practical, real-life strategies for getting organs into the diet without overwhelm—from beginner-friendly swaps and family-approved recipes to the best ways to season, cook, and source organs for optimal flavor and nutrition. Whether you’re organ-curious or just looking for smarter ways to upgrade your meals, this episode is packed with approachable education and takeaways you can actually use.
More about James Barry:
James Barry’s 20 years in the culinary field started as a private chef cooking for celebrities such as Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Gerard Butler, Mariska Hargitay (of Law & Order:SVI fame), Barbra Streisand, and John Cusack. James is CEO & Founder of the organ-based, superfood seasoning, Pluck. It's the first of its kind and an amazingly easy and delicious way for people to get organ meats into their diet.
James is also a published cookbook author having co-authored the recipes in Margaret Floyd’s book Eat Naked and Dr. Alejandro Junger’s book, Clean 7. He authored the cookbook The Naked Foods Cookbook. He is the host of the podcast, Everyday Ancestral.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Do you notice your mood dip, energy crash, or motivation fade as the days get shorter? Do winter colds seem harder to shake? Tune in as we unpack Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and why seasonal changes can have a very real impact on both mental health and immune resilience.
In this episode, we highlight key nutrients that support mood, stress response, and immune function, especially during fall and winter. We walk through the physiology behind seasonal mood changes—light exposure, neurotransmitters, inflammation, and circadian rhythm—and share practical food-as-medicine and supplement strategies you can actually implement. If winter tends to leave you feeling flat, foggy, or run-down, this episode offers science-backed support to help you feel more grounded and resilient through the season.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code NATURALLY to save at fondbonebroth.com and check out their new demi glace and duck fat!
Are you ready to feel grounded, energized, and confident in your wellness this year? Are you tired of starting January with restriction instead of nourishment? Do you want habits that actually stick and support your metabolism, hormones, and mental health? In this episode, Ali and Becki kick off the new year by sharing five foundational ways to invest in your wellness so your routines feel craveworthy, not forced. We discuss how pleasure, satisfaction, and real food are essential for sustainability, how to navigate cravings without shame, and why creating routines your body desires leads to lasting change.
We also dive into supporting detox pathways, balancing blood sugar, and understanding how hormonal shifts—especially changes in estrogen—impact insulin sensitivity and metabolism as women age. Ali and Becki cover practical strategies for metabolic flexibility, the role of gratitude in nervous system and metabolic regulation, and why getting outside daily may be one of the most powerful (and overlooked) tools for stress resilience and healing.
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Our Keto Reset is a 12-week, real-food, functional medicine–based program designed to help you lower insulin, improve metabolic flexibility, and address the root causes behind stubborn weight loss, hormone imbalance, gut dysfunction, and chronic inflammation. Unlike traditional keto plans, this program focuses on macronutrient strategy over calorie obsession, antioxidant density, therapeutic foods, and high-quality sourcing—while eliminating ultra-processed foods and non-caloric sweeteners. The goal isn’t restriction or perfection, but teaching your body how to burn fat efficiently while feeling nourished and supported.
Throughout the program, you’ll learn how to personalize your approach using sliding-scale protocols, understand how stress, hormones, and blood sugar influence metabolism, and build sustainable habits that lead to true food freedom. With weekly live classes, Q&As, and access to Ali and Becki’s combined 20+ years of functional medicine experience, the Keto Reset is designed to work with your physiology—not against it—so you can finally feel confident, clear, and in control of your health. Join us now, use code RESET75 to save
This week on the Naturally Nourished Podcast, Ali shares highlights from her recent experience at Hack Your Health, where she presented on the main stage on Resilience in a Time of Toxicity. Tune in for an inside look at the cutting-edge biohacking and longevity tools shaping the future of health and wellness—from detoxification and metabolic resilience to nervous system regulation and performance optimization.
In this episode, discuss emerging wellness trends, what’s truly promising versus overhyped, and how functional medicine continues to bridge the gap between innovation and real-world application. Hear our thoughts on fulvic and humic acid supplements, EMF mitigation tools, quantum energy, and more!
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This episode is sponsored by Toups & Co, makers of 100% natural skincare and makeup featuring ingredients like grass-finished tallow, organic botanicals, and organic cold pressed plant oils. They never use synthetic chemicals, toxins, fillers, artificial colors or synthetic fragrances. They are a family-owned brand committed to natural living and ingredient transparency--guided by the same unwavering commitment to purity and quality that has changed their own family's health for the better. Carefully selected powerful organic ingredients that nourish for your best skin health. Nourishes with essential fatty acids to balance the skin's microbiome. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save.
Are you trying to lose body fat but feel stuck despite doing “everything right”? Are calorie tracking and restrictive diets leaving you frustrated or burnt out? Are you curious how to burn fat while supporting hormones, gut health, and long-term food freedom?
In this episode, we break down how to build a body fat burning protocol using a functional medicine approach that prioritizes macronutrient strategy over calorie obsession. We explain how lowering insulin can unlock stubborn metabolism, why metabolic flexibility is the real goal, and how a Keto Reset can be used therapeutically to reduce inflammation, stabilize blood sugar, support gut health, and shift body composition—all while emphasizing antioxidant-rich, real food and sustainable behavior change. You’ll learn how we translate calorie ranges into macros, adjust targets when physiology demands it, and use food-as-medicine tools to help break a plateau, reduce cravings, balance hormones, and achieve true food freedom.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
In this episode, we sit down with Brenda Bennett, food blogger, coach, author of Good, Better, Best, recent graduate of the Naturally Nourished Academy, and long-time ambassador of the Naturally Nourished supplement line. Brenda shares her personal health journey and how ditching sugar radically changed her life and inspired her to help others do the same. We dive into the deeper layers of emotional eating, “filling the void,” and finding sustainable balance, along with practical, real-world hacks for the holidays, dining out, and staying grounded when food is everywhere.
We also unpack Brenda’s experience inside the Naturally Nourished Academy—how the mentorship sharpened her clinical lens, strengthened her confidence, and helped her bridge the gap between passion and practice. If you’re a health coach, registered dietitian, medical professional, or someone deeply passionate about food as medicine and ready to take your knowledge to the next level, this episode is for you. Early Bird pricing for the next Academy cohort ends 12/31—this is your last call to join us.
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Want to knock out your holiday shopping and gift things that actually support wellness? Wondering what’s on our own Naturally Nourished Christmas lists this year? Tune in to this special episode where we unpack our 2025 Gift Guide and help you check off everyone on your list with ease.
We’re sharing our top nontoxic beauty favorites, detox-supporting gadgets we use daily, kids’ gifts that spark creativity and real-food living, and foodie picks that make any kitchen more nourishing and fun. Plus, we round it out with Thanksgiving travel tips, holiday survival strategies, and recipe inspiration to keep you balanced through the busy season. Whether you’re spoiling your bestie, treating yourself, or sending this to your partner as a subtle hint… this episode has you covered.
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This episode is sponsored by Toups & Co, makers of 100% natural skincare and makeup featuring ingredients like grass-finished tallow, organic botanicals, and organic cold pressed plant oils. They never use synthetic chemicals, toxins, fillers, artificial colors or synthetic fragrances. They are a family-owned brand committed to natural living and ingredient transparency--guided by the same unwavering commitment to purity and quality that has changed their own family's health for the better. Carefully selected powerful organic ingredients that nourish for your best skin health. Nourishes with essential fatty acids to balance the skin's microbiome. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save.
SSRI prescriptions are more common than ever—but how much do we really understand about how they work, their true efficacy, and their potential downsides? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of SSRIs, breaking down their mechanism of action and why their use has skyrocketed in recent years.
We unpack the growing concern around emotional blunting, a well-documented effect that can leave individuals feeling flat, disconnected, or lacking drive. You’ll learn why the serotonin deficiency model falls short, what SSRIs actually do in the brain, and why so many people are placed on them without a root-cause approach. We also explore powerful food-as-medicine and lifestyle strategies proven to support mood: from low-glycemic eating and amino acid repletion, to gut health, micronutrients, and more. If you're looking to understand the full picture of SSRIs and discover evidence-backed alternatives for mental wellness, this episode is a must-listen.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at https://fondbonebroth.com/ALIMILLERRD.
What if we told you it was possible to eliminate eczema with food as medicine? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Andra McHugh, founder of Eczema Kids and host of the Eczema Kids Podcast, to explore how food-as-medicine can transform eczema from a lifelong battle into a healing journey. Andra shares her personal story of navigating her children’s severe eczema and how it led her to uncover the powerful connections between gut health, inflammation, and the skin. Together, we discuss the functional nutrition tools and toxin-free lifestyle strategies that can help families ditch steroids and endless trial-and-error in favor of true, lasting healing.
In this episode, Andra introduces her Eczema Elimination Method, a practical, family-centered approach to calming inflamed skin, improving sleep, and restoring balance from the inside out. Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of the root causes of eczema and the hope that with the right foods and daily habits, clear skin is absolutely possible. Whether you’re a parent feeling helpless or a practitioner looking for a functional framework, this conversation offers both the science and the encouragement to heal eczema naturally.
About Andra McHugh:
Andra McHugh is the founder of Eczema Kids and host of the Eczema Kids Podcast. She helps families change the trajectory of their children’s health by eliminating eczema, restoring gut balance, and lowering inflammation — all without steroids, endless guesswork, or overwhelm.
As a mom of four, two of whom struggled with severe eczema, Andra understands both the heartbreak and the exhaustion parents face. Out of that experience, she created the Eczema Elimination Method, a step-by-step system that equips families with simple food-as-medicine strategies, toxin-free lifestyle shifts, and soothing routines that actually work.
Through her podcast, programs, and line of organic skincare, Andra gives parents the tools and confidence to restore calm skin, better sleep, and thriving health — changing not just the skin, but the future of the whole family.
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This episode is sponsored by Toups & Co, makers of 100% natural skincare and makeup featuring ingredients like grass-finished tallow, organic botanicals, and organic cold pressed plant oils. They never use synthetic chemicals, toxins, fillers, artificial colors or synthetic fragrances. They are a family-owned brand committed to natural living and ingredient transparency--guided by the same unwavering commitment to purity and quality that has changed their own family's health for the better. Carefully selected powerful organic ingredients that nourish for your best skin health. Nourishes with essential fatty acids to balance the skin's microbiome. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save.
Have you heard of sulforaphane? Want to know how to harness the benefits of this powerful compound? Tune in to learn all about sulforaphane—a powerhouse phytonutrient that activates detox and antioxidant pathways to protect your cells.
In this episode, we will unpack how this potent compound supports the body’s natural defense systems, working through the NRF2 pathway to reduce oxidative stress, enhance cellular detoxification, and promote resilience against modern day toxin exposure. We also discuss how food preparation impacts sulforaphane yield, why gut health matters for its conversion, and how to maximize levels through broccoli sprouts, seed extracts, and targeted supplementation. We also unveil the exciting reformulation of Cellular Antiox, featuring clinically validated broccoli seed extract for enhanced cellular protection alongside glutathione support!
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Are you low in glutathione? Feeling sluggish, inflamed, or more sensitive to toxins than you used to be? Maybe you’re catching every bug that goes around or noticing your recovery just isn’t what it used to be. Today on the Naturally Nourished Podcast, we’re talking about the body’s master antioxidant, glutathione, and why it’s essential for immune resilience, detoxification, energy, and longevity.
We’ll unpack what glutathione is, why modern life so easily depletes it, and how low levels have been linked to everything from fatigue and joint pain to accelerated aging and chronic disease. Plus, we’ll share simple strategies to help you raise your levels naturally and introduce our newly reformulated Cellular Antiox, now featuring NAC, Setria® glutathione, and broccoli seed extract for enhanced cellular protection and glutathione production.
Use the code CELLULAR15 to save 15% off our exciting reformulation of Cellular Antiox!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Are you intrigued by the Naturally Nourished Academy but not sure you if make the cut? Are you passionate about food-as-medicine but unclear on how to use it in a career or how to bridge the gap of passion and expertise? In this part two episode, we go deeper into our transformative 12-week Functional Nutrition Mentorship Program, designed to help practitioners and passionate learners elevate their clinical skills, confidence, and impact.
In this second installment, we walk through Weeks 7–12 of the curriculum, covering hormones, neurotransmitters, toxins, and how you will learn to address complex neurological and metabolic cases. You’ll hear more participant testimonies on their game-changing experiences and start to see how our program may be the one thing you need to transform your vision into a reality! We also dig into salivary, blood, and urinary metabolites, genetic SNPs, and toxicology panels. In this episode we emphasize the scope and range of participants where you may fit as a wellness coach digging into navigating elimination diets while growing into mastering leaky gut or as a functional medicine practitioner now equipped for nuance of biochemical pathways and targeted nutrient support. No matter what we will empower you with how to expand your career with food-as-medicine and strategic supplementation.
Whether you’re a dietitian, health coach, or simply obsessed with functional nutrition, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Naturally Nourished Academy helps practitioners build confidence, sharpen critical thinking, and create real transformation for their clients.
What is Naturally Nourished Academy?
Are you ready to take your knowledge of functional nutrition to the next level? Whether you're a health coach, registered dietitian, nutritionist, medical professional, or someone deeply passionate about using food as medicine, our 12-week mentorship program is designed to transform the way you approach health and healing.
This immersive mentorship experience provides:
Early enrollment is encouraged and we are now live! We understand this is a significant commitment, both financially and logistically so we’re giving you plenty of time to plan and prepare to make the most of our program. Naturally Nourished Academy launches February 4th and our program runs through May 1st 2026.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at https://fondbonebroth.com/ALIMILLERRD.
Have you always wanted to deepen your understanding of functional medicine? Looking to bring food-as-medicine into your current healthcare practice—or start your own, but not sure where to begin? In this episode, we introduce our transformative 12-week Functional Nutrition Mentorship Program, designed to help practitioners and passionate learners elevate their clinical skills, confidence, and impact.
In this first installment, we walk through Weeks 1–6 of the curriculum, covering the foundations of functional medicine and how to start thinking like a clinician. You’ll hear what to expect in the early phases of the program—from mastering the client intake process and connecting symptoms to root causes, to interpreting foundational labs and building personalized anti-inflammatory protocols. We also dig into metabolic, cardiovascular, and digestive health—exploring how to assess thyroid, insulin, and lipid panels, interpret the GI-MAP, and approach gut imbalances like dysbiosis and leaky gut with food-as-medicine and targeted supplementation. Whether you’re a dietitian, health coach, or simply obsessed with functional nutrition, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Naturally Nourished Academy helps practitioners build confidence, sharpen critical thinking, and create real transformation for their clients.
What is Naturally Nourished Academy?
Are you ready to take your knowledge of functional nutrition to the next level? Whether you're a health coach, registered dietitian, nutritionist, medical professional, or someone deeply passionate about using food as medicine, our 12-week mentorship program is designed to transform the way you approach health and healing.
This immersive mentorship experience provides:
Early enrollment is encouraged and we are now live! We understand this is a significant commitment, both financially and logistically so we’re giving you plenty of time to plan and prepare to make the most of our program. Naturally Nourished Academy launches February 4th and our program runs through May 1st 2026.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Do you have dense breasts? Are mammograms always the best option? How can thermography support breast and whole body health? With so much interest in our recent coverage of thermography, this follow-up conversation dug even deeper into the topic with Patricia Bowden Luccardi, CTT, CNMT, LMT.
We explore the role of thermography as a tool for breast health monitoring, the risks and considerations tied to mammograms, and special concerns for women with dense or fibrocystic breasts. You will gain a deeper understanding of how different screening methods compare and what proactive steps you can take to better support long-term breast health. Plus learn why wearing a bra might be bad for your breasts, the connection between oral and breast health, and how caffeine can drive excessive estrogen in this jam packed episode!
More about Patricia:
Having studied and taught a variety of natural health modalities and therapies, Patricia Bowden-Luccardi has been a lifetime student of integrative health and wellness.
For over 25 years she has been teaching and providing private consultations on health protocols customized to her clientele’s personal needs.
During the past thirteen years, Patricia has focused her expertise on the natural prevention of breast cancer. She is a professional advocate and practitioner for the promotion of radiation-free thermography.
Her public seminars and lectures are designed to educate women about the serious health risks of environmental toxins, endocrine disruptors, and breast cancer. Her natural protocols including diet, plant-based supplementation and lifestyle changes have revealed extraordinary results that have been later visibly confirmed by thermographic imaging.
Patricia holds licensed certifications in Thermographic Technology, Clinical Massage Therapy, Food as Medicine, and Whole Health Education and lifestyle and wellness coaching. A member of Professional Academy of Clinical Thermology She authored the book Thermography and the Fibrocystic and Dense Breast, a Radiation-Free Guide to Happy Healthy Breasts.
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In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, we focus on three key hormones that can significantly impact metabolism: insulin, leptin, and cortisol. Each of these hormones plays an essential role in regulating energy, hunger, and stress, and when imbalances occur, they may be the underlying cause of a metabolic stall or plateau.
The conversation explores how insulin resistance can block fat burn, how leptin resistance can interfere with satiety signals, and how cortisol dysregulation can drive cravings and fat storage. We discuss practical strategies for identifying when these hormones are out of balance, along with food-as-medicine approaches, lifestyle modifications, and targeted supplementation to help restore harmony and support optimal metabolic function.
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In this episode, we cover your burning questions on our Keto Reset so you can determine if this program is for you. Can you do Keto when pregnant or breastfeeding? Is Keto safe on a GLP-1 medication? Will Keto raise my cholesterol levels? Do I need to take Berberine? We cover all these and more!
We also discuss our Keto Reset Program, a food-as-medicine approach designed to support sustainable health and metabolic balance. This episode highlights why our program stands apart by focusing on nourishing, whole foods and personalized guidance that fits your unique needs. Whether you’re new to keto or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode provides clarity and inspiration to take charge of your health with confidence.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
This episode is sponsored by our Naturally Nourished Keto Reset Program. Ready to take the guesswork out of keto and finally see real results? Whether you're struggling with weight loss resistance, hormonal imbalances, gut issues, or just want more energy and less bloat—our Keto Reset program is your roadmap. You’ll get a structured, functional medicine approach that goes beyond macros and meal plans. We teach you why your body is stuck and how to heal it from the root—through nutrient-dense food, therapeutic tools, and behavior change strategies that last.
You’ll be supported every step of the way with weekly classes and Q&As, downloads, real food meal plans, and direct access to us. This isn’t about restriction or gimmicks. It’s about learning to work with your body, building metabolic flexibility, and unlocking your best health. Doors are open now—so join us, reset your metabolism, and transform your relationship with food, your body, and your health. Grab your spot here.
In this episode we celebrate the official release of the Naturally Nourished Kids Cookbook live with Naturally Nourished Podcast fans over a virtual party! We address all of your burning questions about optimal eating for toddlers through teens! Learn about our personal process of writing, photographing, and publishing this cookbook.
In this episode we share our children's favorite recipes, how to get ample protein into your child, the importance of baby led weaning, why we aren’t a fan of grazing or excessive snacks, and more! We also share top ways to support your child’s immune system this season.
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In this episode, we debunk the most common misconceptions about the ketogenic diet—from worries about gut health and restrictive eating, to concerns about processed foods, to whether keto is bad for women’s hormones and heart health. If you’ve been curious about keto but held back by these myths, we’re here to clear the air. You’ll learn how keto, when done right, can be a powerful therapeutic tool for healing the whole body, not just a passing fad or quick fix.
We also discuss our Keto Reset Program, a food-as-medicine approach designed to support sustainable health and metabolic balance. This episode highlights why our program stands apart by focusing on nourishing, whole foods and personalized guidance that fits your unique needs. Whether you’re new to keto or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode provides clarity and inspiration to take charge of your health with confidence.
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This episode is sponsored by our Naturally Nourished Keto Reset Program. Ready to take the guesswork out of keto and finally see real results? Whether you're struggling with weight loss resistance, hormonal imbalances, gut issues, or just want more energy and less bloat—our Keto Reset program is your roadmap. You’ll get a structured, functional medicine approach that goes beyond macros and meal plans. We teach you why your body is stuck and how to heal it from the root—through nutrient-dense food, therapeutic tools, and behavior change strategies that last.
You’ll be supported every step of the way with weekly classes and Q&As, downloads, real food meal plans, and direct access to us. This isn’t about restriction or gimmicks. It’s about learning to work with your body, building metabolic flexibility, and unlocking your best health. Doors are open now—so join us, reset your metabolism, and transform your relationship with food, your body, and your health. Grab your spot here.
In this episode, we shine a spotlight on insulin—an often overlooked but crucial hormone that plays a central role in metabolism and overall health. While blood sugar gets a lot of attention, insulin is the key regulator behind it, influencing energy storage, fat metabolism, and cellular function. We explore how insulin resistance develops, the early signs to watch for, and why it’s so important to address this root issue to prevent chronic disease.
We also discuss how ketogenic and low-carb diets can help regulate insulin levels, improve metabolic flexibility, and support weight management. This episode provides clear, functional insights into insulin’s role and practical strategies for balancing it through nutrition and lifestyle, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in metabolic health and disease prevention.
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This episode is sponsored by our Naturally Nourished Keto Reset Program. Ready to take the guesswork out of keto and finally see real results? Whether you're struggling with weight loss resistance, hormonal imbalances, gut issues, or just want more energy and less bloat—our Keto Reset program is your roadmap. You’ll get a structured, functional medicine approach that goes beyond macros and meal plans. We teach you why your body is stuck and how to heal it from the root—through nutrient-dense food, therapeutic tools, and behavior change strategies that last.
You’ll be supported every step of the way with weekly classes and Q&As, downloads, real food meal plans, and direct access to us This isn’t about restriction or gimmicks. It’s about learning to work with your body, building metabolic flexibility, and unlocking your best health. Doors are open now—so join us, reset your metabolism, and transform your relationship with food, your body, and your health. Grab your spot here.
In this episode, we explore the vital role of the liver in overall metabolic health and why fatty liver disease has become increasingly common. We dive into the liver’s many functions, including detoxification, fat metabolism, and hormone regulation, highlighting how disruption in these processes contributes to fat accumulation in the liver. Understanding the root causes—from diet and lifestyle factors to environmental toxins and insulin resistance—is key to addressing this growing health concern.
We also focus on actionable, food-as-medicine strategies to support liver function and promote reversal of fatty liver disease. Listeners will learn about key nutrients, dietary patterns, and lifestyle habits that nourish the liver, reduce inflammation, and improve metabolic flexibility. Plus we discuss how a ketogenic approach can literally reverse fatty liver, supplemental support and favorite recipes to support liver health!
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This episode is sponsored by our Naturally Nourished Keto Reset Program. Ready to take the guesswork out of keto and finally see real results? Whether you're struggling with weight loss resistance, hormonal imbalances, gut issues, or just want more energy and less bloat—our Keto Reset program is your roadmap. You’ll get a structured, functional medicine approach that goes beyond macros and meal plans. We teach you why your body is stuck and how to heal it from the root—through nutrient-dense food, therapeutic tools, and behavior change strategies that last.
You’ll be supported every step of the way with weekly classes and Q&As, downloads, real food meal plans, and direct access to us This isn’t about restriction or gimmicks. It’s about learning to work with your body, building metabolic flexibility, and unlocking your best health. Doors are open now—so join us, reset your metabolism, and transform your relationship with food, your body, and your health. Grab your spot here.
Often referred to as a “Goldilocks” mineral, iodine must be kept in balance—too little can lead to fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, and hormonal imbalance, while too much can exacerbate autoimmunity and disrupt delicate nutrient interplay. In this episode, we take a comprehensive look at iodine’s role in thyroid health, fertility, immune function, breast tissue, and detoxification. We unpack symptoms of both deficiency and excess, explore the connection between iodine and environmental exposures like fluoride, chlorine, and brominated flour, and discuss important considerations for those with Hashimoto’s or other autoimmune conditions.
You'll also learn how to assess iodine status through testing, the validity of iodine painting, and the risks and benefits of different supplementation approaches. We highlight topical uses—from wound care and nasal rinses to support for fibrocystic breasts—as well as dietary sources like sea vegetables and seafood. The conversation includes a breakdown of iodized salt, the iodine-selenium relationship, and how to use iodine safely and effectively in your wellness routine.
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Do you need to be taking creatine? This episode explores the multifaceted role of creatine in the body, extending beyond its common association with athletic performance. From muscle strength and recovery to cognitive function, mood stability, and healthy aging, creatine plays a critical role in cellular energy production and neurological health.
Listeners will learn how creatine functions in the body, who may benefit most from supplementation, and whether it has a place in daily wellness routines beyond the gym. The episode also covers considerations for dosing, form, and timing, along with potential benefits for women, vegetarians, older adults, and those dealing with neurological or mood disorders. Plus learn about food sources of creatine you can easily incorporate into your diet to reap the benefits.
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Are essential oils the missing link to regulating your stress, supporting lymphatic drainage, and releasing stubborn fascia in your body? This episode will have you more aware of your sense of smell than you ever have been! You will learn about the role of essential oils in HPA-axis regulation, facilitating release of trauma, and opening up lymphatic stagnation.
Guest Jodi Cohen of Vibrant Blue Oils shares about her journey with stress and adrenal dysregulation and how essential oils were a game changer. We discuss best practices and use as well as areas of application and how essential oils are different from synthetic fragrances. Learn about how our sense of smell is the most important for survival and how scent training can enhance cognitive function and even mood stability as well as combat cravings and boost metabolism.
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This episode explores the common challenges of feeding children —and adults—who seem stuck in repetitive food patterns or resistant to trying new things. From kids in food jags who only want the same food day after day to adults cycling through the same three meals out of habit or burnout, we unpack the behavioral and sensory reasons behind food monotony and how to gently guide more variety.
Listeners will learn strategies to raise more adventurous eaters, reduce mealtime battles, and reignite creativity in the kitchen. The episode offers practical tools for introducing new foods without pressure, ways to add novelty to familiar meals, and how to shift the mindset around feeding to support nourishment, flexibility, and joy for the whole family.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at https://fondbonebroth.com/ALIMILLERRD.
This episode takes a deep dive into the complex world of inflammation—how it shows up in the body, its essential role in immune response and healing, and what happens when it becomes chronic. Listeners will gain insight into the signs of systemic inflammation, including joint pain, brain fog, skin issues, and digestive symptoms, along with a breakdown of how inflammation can become a driver of chronic disease when left unchecked.
We also examine the risks associated with common over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications like NSAIDs, including their impact on gut integrity and long-term health outcomes. The episode offers evidence-based alternatives for pain and inflammation, including food-as-medicine strategies, targeted supplementation (like omega-3s, curcumin, and boswellia), and lifestyle practices that promote healing and regulate immune function without unwanted side effects.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Join Ali and her daughter Stella in this light episode on Healthy Eating for Tweens. Nine year old Stella shares how to build a balanced lunch, the importance of blood sugar balance, how a sugar crash feels and why you want to avoid it, her favorite foods, what she wants to be when she grows up and so much more!
In this episode, Ali and Stella talk about the world of whole real foods and how to navigate this approach to eating in the real world. Stella shares her perspective on eating differently than peers and some a-ha experiences she’s had with her nutrition. Learn about combining carbs for blood sugar balance, how to manage anxiety and find calm in your body, why being healthy matters, Disney hacks, and even enjoy some light hearted convos on what Stella would wish for if she had 3 wishes from a genie.
Ali and Stella celebrate the release of Naturally Nourished Kids this coming fall! Stella shares the recipes she’s most looking forward to:
Strawberry Collagen Lemonade
Bacon Cheddar Egg Bites
Cool Kabobs
Superfood Chicken Nuggets
Citrus Salad with Sprouts
Paleo Chicken Tenders with Turmeric Honey Mustard Dipping sauce
Blueberry Muffins
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Muffins
Naturally Nourished Kids Presale is live! Grab your copy here
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at https://fondbonebroth.com/ALIMILLERRD.
Anemia is one of the most overlooked yet impactful conditions affecting energy, mood, cognition, and hormone balance. In this episode, we unpack the many root causes of anemia beyond just low iron—including micronutrient deficiencies, MTHFR mutations, lack of intrinsic factor, and the impacts of vegetarian or low-protein diets. We explore the difference between microcytic and macrocytic anemia and how to interpret key markers on an iron panel, including ferritin, transferrin saturation, and total iron-binding capacity.
You'll also learn about the important connections between thyroid function and iron status, the role of hormones like estrogen and cortisol, and how symptoms like fatigue, hair loss, or irregular cycles may trace back to suboptimal iron levels. Whether you're dealing with diagnosed anemia or suspect you’re trending low, this episode will help you understand how to restore balance from a functional, root-cause perspective.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
How much thought have you given to the importance of a good chew? While this may sound like a random topic, the simple act of chewing—and making sure the diet includes tough and crunchy foods—has a profound impact on our health. From digestion and metabolism to oral health, facial development, and even the way we breathe, chewing plays a foundational role. In this episode, we explore how modern diets of ultra-processed, soft foods have contributed to metabolic dysfunction, altered jaw structure, and impaired breathing patterns that can disrupt sleep and brain function.
We also dive into the surprising neurological benefits of chewing, including its role in satiety, memory, and mental health. Chewing activates the vagus nerve and stimulates the release of cholecystokinin, a hormone that supports memory, learning, and appetite regulation. It also reduces stress responses, boosting activity in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex. Research even suggests that soft diets can decrease synaptic density and hippocampal cell count—key factors in cognitive performance. This episode will have you reaching for raw carrots, slow-roasted stew meat, and other chewy, nutrient-dense foods while rethinking how each meal you serve your family can support both body and brain through the power of a good chew.
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code NNPODCAST to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.
Join Ali as she interviews Robin Switzer entrepreneur and owner of Hack your Health as she shares about this November’s event in Tampa, FL. Robin talks about the shift from KetoCon to Hack your Health and how the organization is evolving with the mission to empower individuals to take charge of their well-being, age powerfully, and elevate their quality of life. Robin shares on her evolution of diet and how she’s adjusted her wellness approaches over the years.
In this episode Ali and Robin reflect on past events really highlighting how Hack Your Health is more than just a conference—it’s a movement. As the organization is still rooted in low-carb, zero-carb, and ketogenic approaches, the conference has expanded to include mental resilience, biohacking, meditation, fasting, sleep optimization, fitness, and human performance—because true health goes beyond diet alone. Robin shares exciting opportunities at this year’s event and some of the amazing speakers to look forward to learning from. Ali will be speaking on the main stage this year with the topic “Resilience in a time of Toxicity: Food-as-Medicine, Supplement, and Lifestyle solutions to offset the impact of EMF, Microplastics, and Glyphosate”. Grab your tickets and come join in for an unforgettable weekend of education, exploration, and transformation November 14-16 in Tampa FL.
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code NNPODCAST to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.
Do you really need a colonoscopy? Whether you’re hitting your 40s and facing pressure to schedule your first scope, or you’re curious if non-invasive options like Cologuard are good enough, we’ve got you covered in this week’s episode. We break down the pros and cons of each screening method, highlight some major concerns, and unpack the surprising data on the rise of colorectal cancer—especially in younger populations.
In this episode, we also dig into how dysbiosis, inflammation, and diet play a role in colon cancer development—and more importantly, how you can be proactive with prevention. From sulforaphane to resistant starch, you’ll walk away with tangible tools to love on your colon and support optimal detox and gut health.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Have you learned about the impact of stress on your body and know the risks of chronic stress but lack the tools or resources to make stress management a reality? This episode is for you. Tune in to learn 5 stress management tools that are free, effective, and available in various forms for all ages!
In this episode, Ali and Brady, her guest cohost, go into the role of stress on whole body health and why stress management can be difficult to achieve. Ali covers the role of breath, internal thought patterns, time in nature, intentional connection, and releasing the stress of diet perfection as key ways to harness the stress response in the body.
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While mammograms are often pushed at age 40 as the gold standard for breast health screening, many women are questioning the risk-reward ratio and seeking safer, more holistic alternatives. Could thermography be a more proactive, less harmful approach to identifying early dysfunction in the body? This episode explores the topic of thermography as a non-invasive, radiation-free tool for wellness assessment.
In this episode, we are joined by special guest Amanda Allen, owner of Austin Thermography, to break down the science, safety, and practical application of thermal imaging. We discuss how thermography differs from conventional screenings, what types of patterns it can detect—ranging from inflammation to hormonal imbalances—and how it may serve as an early warning system long before a disease manifests structurally. Whether you’re looking to support breast health, monitor chronic conditions, or simply stay in tune with your body’s signals, this episode will help you consider if thermography has a place in your wellness toolbox.
More about Amanda Allen of Austin Thermography:
Amanda is trained and certified by the Professional Academy of Clinical Thermology as a Thermographic Technician. As the owner of Austin Thermography, she provides the highest quality thermographic imaging, using the latest, most advanced infrared camera available, so you can have a more complete picture of your health. Amanda has 15 years of experience in patient care and takes great pride in putting her clients at ease throughout the screening process.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at https://fondbonebroth.com/ALIMILLERRD.
In this episode, we’re unpacking an often-overlooked topic in women’s health—testosterone. While commonly associated with men, testosterone is a vital hormone for women too, impacting energy, metabolism, muscle tone, libido, mood, and even cognitive function. Low levels can show up as stubborn fatigue, brain fog, irritability, weight gain, and decreased sex drive. We discuss how to spot the signs of low testosterone and explore how this hormone influences everything from your energy levels to your mental clarity.
We also share thoughts on the rise of testosterone replacement options like pellets and injections, including what to watch out for. You’ll learn natural, food-as-medicine strategies to support testosterone levels, plus key nutrients, lifestyle shifts, and supplement considerations. If you’ve been feeling off and suspect hormones might be to blame, this episode is a must-listen!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Collagen is everywhere—but not all collagen is created equal. In this episode, we’re diving into the science-backed benefits of collagen, from skin elasticity and joint support to gut and bone health. We’ll explore how patented peptides make a difference in absorption and efficacy, plus break down the latest research on how to get the most out of your collagen routine. Plus we’re celebrating the fresh new look of our Pure Collagen!
Tune in as we answer your top collagen questions, including Can I put collagen in my coffee? Do I need vitamin C for absorption? And what’s the deal with the social media rumors linking collagen to cancer? Whether you’re a longtime collagen user or just curious about its benefits, this episode will give you the facts you need to support your body from the inside out!
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Pure Collagen is not just a protein powder or even just collagen peptides! Our product is made through a proprietary extraction method that produces bioactive peptides shown in research to stimulate new bone, joint cartilage tissue, and skin, hair, and nails via regenerative anti-aging effects. Our formula contains research supported patented peptides FORTIGEL, FORTIBONE, and VERISOL, 3 compounds that promote synthesis of collagen and stimulate focused cells to prevent breakdown while supporting new growth.
Could you be in perimenopause? Are you experiencing mood swings, trouble sleeping, or irregular cycles and wondering if it’s just stress—or something more? In this week’s episode, we’re unpacking the hormonal rollercoaster that is perimenopause, a transitional phase that can span up to 10 years before menopause officially sets in. We talk about what’s happening with your hormones during this time, how to assess where you’re at, and the most common symptoms women face as their bodies shift.
We also share empowering, food-as-medicine strategies, targeted supplements, and key lifestyle interventions to help you feel balanced, supported, and vibrant through the transition. Aging doesn’t have to mean losing yourself in the process—there’s so much you can do to stay sharp, energized, and grounded. Tune in and learn how to navigate perimenopause with clarity and confidence.
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In this episode, we’re talking all things grassfed whey—a supplement we recommend to nearly every client for good reason. From weight loss and lean body mass to metabolic and immune health, the benefits of whey are powerful and broad spectrum. We break down what whey protein is, how it's made, and why we choose to use a whey concentrate over an isolate. We dive into the synergistic compounds found only in whey concentrates that are low heat processed like lactoferrin, CLA, and immunoglobulins—and how they go beyond muscle to support immune resilience, gut lining integrity, and even antioxidant production via glutathione synthesis.
We’re thrilled to unveil Whey Protect—our upgraded version of Naturally Nourished Grassfed Whey, now with added serum bovine immunoglobulins to further support immunity and reduce inflammation. We touch on how our formula stacks up in purity compared to mainstream brands and discuss the Clean Label Project’s recent findings on heavy metals in popular protein powders. Plus, we share our favorite ways to incorporate Whey Protect into your daily routine for optimal health!
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We saw the demands with sales increase of our GI Immune Builder and wanted to incorporate the therapeutic benefits of immunoglobulins in a daily easy to use product that can be used for enhanced immune function, metabolic results, and gut health.
Our Grassfed Whey has always been a top selling product in the Naturally Nourished line due to our quality sourcing and low heat processing to retain antioxidants and beneficial immune compounds such as lactoferrin and immunoglobulins. We wanted to ensure when you take our whey that you are providing your body with a shield of defense against pathogens (bacteria, virus, parasites, mold), toxins, and oxidative stress. Meet Whey Protect, our reformulated and enhanced Naturally Nourished Grassfed Whey.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
In today’s episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, we’re getting up close and personal with an 8-legged creature that’s probably living on your face right now (yep, really). We’re diving into all things Demodex—a microscopic parasitic mite that lives in hair follicles and sebaceous glands, especially around the eyes. While most of us cohabitate peacefully with these tiny freeloaders, an overgrowth can trigger all kinds of skin and eye concerns, from blepharitis and ocular eczema to acne-like breakouts and rosacea flare-ups.
We’ll unpack the science behind Demodex overgrowth, how it can drive inflammation and contribute to skin conditions that often go misdiagnosed or mistreated, and what to look out for if you’re dealing with stubborn rashes or redness around the eyes, nose, or cheeks. Of course, we’ll also walk you through food-as-medicine strategies and functional tools—from supporting the microbiome to choosing the right topicals—to help get things back in balance. Tune in for the nitty gritty (literally) and leave empowered with new ways to support clear skin and resilient immune function from the inside out.
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Have you heard about mineral testing your hair? HTMA, hair tissue mineral analysis, is a functional assessment to provide meaningful information on metabolic, hormone, and nervous system regulation. In this episode, Ali interviews guest dietitian and owner of Trace Elements, Kaely McDevitt to learn more about this lab and the role of mineral imbalance on whole body health.
Kaely digs into the impact of minerals in metabolic, hormone, and neurological health. She discusses how and why minerals get depleted and root cause approaches for repletion. We discuss our favorite mineral infusions, food-as-medicine, and supplement sources.
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Herbal Infusion: 50:50 ratio of Organic Nettles and Organic Oat Straw brewed as a concentrate, sipped diluted
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More about Kaely Mc Devitt:
Kaely McDevitt is a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition for women's health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients reclaim their energy, optimize fertility and overcome hormone symptoms through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health first hand, Kaely is passionate about empowering women to build health from a place of connection: to self, to nature and to community. In addition to her work with clients she is a co-owner of Trace Elements, the internationally recognized provider of HTMA laboratory services and nutritional metabolic products.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com/ALIMILLERRD
Baby Yoo #3 is on the way! In this episode, Ali interviews Becki about all things pregnancy—what’s been different this time around, how she’s feeling, and how she’s navigating this journey with intention and food-as-medicine. They dig into everything from first-trimester nausea and aversions to her thoughts on why the term “geriatric pregnancy” needs to go, and trying to conceive after 35.
Tune in to hear Becki’s personalized supplement approach, her strategies for preventing preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, and why she’s laser-focused on choline, DHA, and antioxidant support this time around. They also talk about carb control during pregnancy, how to build strong bones for breastfeeding, iron deficiency and other listener questions. If you’re trying to conceive, currently pregnant, or just want a deep dive into functional pregnancy wellness, this one’s packed with clinical pearls and real-life reflections.
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code NNPODCAST to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.
Feeling overwhelmed, bloated, or stuck in fight-or-flight mode? Your vagus nerve might be the missing link! This powerhouse nerve plays a key role in regulating stress, digestion, and even heart health. Tune in to learn why the vagus nerve is so essential, where it’s located, and how stimulating it can support your overall well-being.
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of the vagus nerve and its impact on the nervous, digestive, and cardiovascular systems. Learn how to activate and support your vagus nerve with simple, research-backed techniques that can help you feel calmer, improve gut function, and enhance resilience to stress.
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code NNPODCAST to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.
Could mold be the hidden culprit behind your lingering health issues? In this episode, we’re diving into the often-overlooked impact of mold toxicity and how it can disrupt multiple systems in the body. From brain fog and fatigue to gut issues and hormone imbalances, mold exposure can manifest in unexpected ways. We’ll cover key signs and symptoms, testing options, and functional medicine approaches to help you identify and address mold-related illness.
Tune in as we explore how to detox from mold safely, the best supplement support, and food-as-medicine strategies to restore balance. Whether you suspect mold exposure or just want to learn more about this common but under-discussed health disruptor, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you take charge of your well-being!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Regenerative agriculture is more than a buzzword—it’s a movement reshaping the way we produce and consume food. In this episode, we sit down with Robby Sansom, Co-Founder and CEO of Force of Nature, to dig into what it really means to farm and ranch in nature’s image. With deep roots in the natural food community and years spent studying regenerative practices worldwide, Robby brings invaluable insight into how this approach benefits not just our health, but the planet as well.
Tune in as we break down the differences between industrial, organic, and regenerative farming, the problems with conventional production, and what it takes to rebuild soil health and biodiversity. Plus, Robby shares an exciting new announcement from Force of Nature that’s set to change the future of regenerative chicken farming. If you’re curious about where your food comes from and how your choices can drive real change, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
About Robby Sansom:
Robert (Robby) Sansom is Co-Founder and CEO at Force of Nature, a regeneratively sourced meat company based in Austin, TX. Robby’s roots run deep in the natural food community. Previously, as CFO/COO at EPIC, Robby spent much of the last decade studying regenerative agriculture at ranches all over the world. Through this education, Force of Nature was co-founded with the intention to accelerate the creation of a global regenerative supply network. Force of Nature works in partnership with land stewards, ranchers and farmers committed to creating a positive return on the planet. Born and raised in Austin, TX, he received both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Texas. Robby is also a land steward at ROAM Ranch where he owns regeneratively managed bison.
Follow us along on Instagram at @forceofnaturemeats, place an order and learn more at forceofnature.com, and find a retail store near you at: https://forceofnature.com/pages/store-locator Use ALIMILLERRD to save 10% on your order
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This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth, makers of the bestselling bedding that will change your sleep! Feel the difference with their Bamboo Sheet Set Made from 100% premium viscose from bamboo. Their breathable sheets are uniquely soft and only get softer with every wash. Plus their bedding comes with a 100 night sleep trial and a 10 year warranty! Visit cozyearth.com and use code NATURALLY to enjoy 40% off!
Measles is making headlines, and with it comes a wave of fear, confusion, and controversy. In this episode, we’re hitting pause on our planned content to dive into the facts about measles infection—what it is, how it progresses, and the symptoms to watch for. We’ll also be discussing natural strategies to support the body through illness, plus ways to bolster the immune system for both prevention and recovery.
With rising concerns over outbreaks and heated debates surrounding vaccination, it’s more important than ever to cut through the noise and look at the full picture. Tune in as we break down the data, separate fear from fact, and provide actionable tools to navigate this timely topic with confidence and clarity.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com/ALIMILLERRD
Knowing what to do for your health is one thing—actually making it happen is another. In this episode, we’re shifting the focus from deep-dive functional medicine to real-life implementation. From habit stacking to efficient meal prep, we’re sharing our favorite strategies to make food-as-medicine and wellness goals a seamless part of your daily routine. Learn how to turn cooking into an enjoyable, productive time, embrace leftovers with creativity, and break through common barriers to consistency.
Tune in as we discuss movement, time management, and mindset shifts that help wellness habits stick. Whether you’ve fallen off track since the start of the year or just need practical tips to stay in action mode, this episode will give you the tools to make sustainable health changes that last!
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com and while you are there be sure to check out The Hunt Membership to gain access to exclusive cuts, cash back and more!
Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for over a century—despite massive healthcare spending and widespread use of cholesterol-lowering drugs. So why aren’t we seeing better outcomes? In this episode, we’re breaking down the true drivers of heart disease and why cholesterol alone doesn’t tell the whole story. We’ll explore the key cardiovascular markers that actually matter, from inflammation and metabolic dysfunction to oxidative stress and insulin resistance.
Tune in as we dive into what your doctor might be missing, how to assess your real heart disease risk, and the diet, lifestyle, and supplement strategies that can help protect your heart. Learn why inflammation—not just cholesterol—is at the root of cardiovascular disease, and how food-as-medicine can be a powerful tool for prevention. Whether you have a family history of heart disease or just want to optimize your health, this episode is packed with essential insights!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
How does libido reflect overall health, and what can you do to reignite it naturally? In this episode, we’re diving into the science of sexual wellness—breaking down the role of hormones, stress, and key nutrients in fueling desire. We’ll explore why a thriving libido isn’t just about sex, but a marker of balanced hormones, good circulation, and overall vitality.
Tune in as we unpack the top libido killers, from cortisol imbalances to nutrient deficiencies, and share food-as-medicine strategies to bring back the spark. Learn how key nutrients like zinc, vitamin D, and omega-3s support hormone production, plus why strength training, adaptogens, and stress management can work wonders. Whether you’re looking to boost energy, mood, or intimacy, this episode has you covered!
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This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth, makers of the bestselling bedding that will change your sleep! Feel the difference with their Bamboo Sheet Set Made from 100% premium viscose from bamboo. Their breathable sheets are uniquely soft and only get softer with every wash. Plus their bedding comes with a 100 night sleep trial and a 10 year warranty! Visit cozyearth.com and use code NATURALLY to enjoy 40% off!
This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Have you ever wondered how infrared saunas can support longevity, detoxification, and overall wellness? In this episode, we explore the science behind infrared therapy with special guest Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten Sauna, the world leader in infrared sauna and light therapy. Tune in to learn how sweating can facilitate detox, why infrared is superior to traditional sauna, and how red light therapy can enhance healing. We’ll also break down the latest research on sauna use for cardiovascular health, weight management, and more!
Connie shares her personal journey of discovering infrared therapy after witnessing her brother’s health transformation, which inspired her and her husband to leave their pharmaceutical careers and pioneer the Sunlighten brand. We dive into the differences between near, mid, far infrared, and red light, how to incorporate sauna into your wellness routine, and what to consider when choosing a low-tox sauna. Plus, we address EMF concerns, discuss how infrared can be safe for children, and highlight groundbreaking studies on sauna’s impact on heart health, detoxification, and metabolism.
More about Connie & Sunlighten Sauna:
Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, the world leader in infrared sauna and light therapy, was inspired by her brother's health transformation through infrared sauna use. She and her husband, Aaron, left successful pharmaceutical careers to found Sunlighten 25 years ago, revolutionizing the infrared sauna industry with research-backed innovations and global education on its benefits. A trailblazer in light therapy, Connie's passion for holistic health drives her commitment to nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and infrared therapy, sharing light, hope, and expertise on how infrared impacts a healthy lifespan.
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How can keto improve outcomes in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? What are the mechanisms on insulin resistance, hormonal regulation and inflammation that make the ketogenic diet so effective? How can you accelerate results with food as medicine? Tune in to hear us discuss why keto should be the first line of defense for PCOS and share supportive research.
In this episode, we discuss the key features of PCOS, how it is diagnosed, and what causes it. We discuss how insulin resistance exacerbates PCOS and exactly why this diet works so well in treating this condition. Learn about the science behind keto for PCOS, plus hear us share food as medicine and supplement strategy.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
You’ve heard us talk about the many benefits of ketosis, but do ketones themselves have benefits? How can ketone production help with muscle sparing, body fat burn and taming cravings? Can ketones really reduce inflammation, improve cognition and aid in mood stability? Tune in to learn more about the life changing benefits of ketones and how you can harness them in your body!
In this episode, we dive into the research on what ketones can do in the human body. From reduction of inflammation, to gaining and maintaining muscle, to working on leptin and GLP-1 to reduce food cravings, there are so many incredible benefits beyond weight loss. Learn whether more is better when it comes to ketones, our take on BHB supplementation, and simple tweaks you can make to increase your ketone production to reap the benefits.
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This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth, makers of the bestselling bedding that will change your sleep! Feel the difference with their Bamboo Sheet Set Made from 100% premium viscose from bamboo. Their breathable sheets are uniquely soft and only get softer with every wash. Plus their bedding comes with a 100 night sleep trial and a 10 year warranty! Visit cozyearth.com and use code NATURALLY to enjoy 40% off!
Are you looking for ways to enhance your metabolic flexibility? Want to know how carb intake can vary based on your metabolic threshold? Tune in to hear us discuss metabolic flexibility--what it is, why it's important, and how you can improve it with simple diet and lifestyle changes.
In this episode we will define what metabolic flexibility is, why it is important for your body composition, blood sugar, and overall disease risk, and most importantly how you can enhance your individual metabolic flexibility! Learn about using movement and exercise, fasting, berberine and other tools in your favor as well as important labs to run during your keto journey.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
What exactly is a keto reset? Who can benefit from this metabolic kickstart? How long does it take to reset your metabolism? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more in this informative episode.
In this episode, we discuss how you can use keto as a reset to jumpstart weight loss goals and metabolism, hormonal health, cognitive function and concentration and so much more. Plus we’ll cover 5 reasons your metabolism isn’t working and how keto can help troubleshoot these areas!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Did you know that microplastics have been found in nearly 99% of humans tested? Or that glyphosate has been found in 87% of children’s urine tested by the CDC? What about heavy metal exposure which we are now seeing concerns with baby food, chocolate, cassava and more? Before you freak out, listen to this episode to learn about minimizing your exposure to these toxins and what you can do to support your body!
In this episode, we discuss the biochemical process of detoxification, food as medicine and supplements to upregulate the detox processes, and how to support detoxification of the top three sources of toxins in the body: microplastics, glyphosate or agricultural chemicals, and heavy metals. Plus learn about 5 fundamentals of detox and how our 10 Day Detox addresses these and more.
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Can chiropractic care help with neurodevelopmental challenges such as Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Epilepsy, Anxiety and beyond? What is the ‘Perfect Storm’ and how can we address these challenges from the root cause? Tune in for this inspiring episode with Dr. Tony Ebel of PX Docs, a chiropractor with 15 years of clinical experience who takes on the most intensive neurological cases in his clinic.
In this important episode, we talk about the brain-gut axis, subluxation and how it can have a downstream impact on various organ systems, and we will dig into the vagus nerve and its role on stress response. Hear about Dr. Tony’s Perfect Storm theory and how his methodology can help kids with complex neurological issues heal!
About Dr. Tony Ebel:
Dr. Tony Ebel is a dedicated husband, father of 4, and Certified Pediatric + Wellness Chiropractor with 15 years of clinical experience.
In addition, Dr. Tony has been teaching and training other Pediatric + Family Chiropractors for the past 10+ years! His focus is in teaching clinical protocols he created for pediatric neurodevelopmental challenges such as Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Epilepsy, Anxiety, and more.
He’s currently taking on the most intensive neurological cases from across the world in his ‘Perfect Storm’ clinic.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Want to add a healthy habit to your daily routine that is absolutely free and incredibly effective? Looking to reduce insulin resistance and lose visceral fat? Want to boost mental health and improve cognitive function? Look no further than walking! Tune in to hear us unpack the myriad of research-supported benefits.
In this episode, we discuss the incredible benefits of walking, from lowering blood pressure to improving heart rate variability to reducing stress and so much more. Learn about the magic number when it comes to step count, our thoughts on walking in nature vs. on a treadmill, and get practical tips for getting those steps!
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According to extensive research by the Environmental Working Group, virtually every home in America has harmful contaminants in its tap water. That’s why you’ve got to check out AquaTru. AquaTru purifiers use a 4-stage reverse osmosis purification process, and their countertop purifiers work with NO installation or plumbing. It removes 15x more contaminants than ordinary pitcher filters and are specifically designed to combat chemicals like PFAS in your water supply. Naturally Nourished Podcast listeners can use code ALIMILLERRD at AquaTru.com to save 20% off.
What is the difference between Germ Theory and Terrain Theory? Where did each way of thinking come from, how do they differ in terms of key principles, and how do they impact treatment of disease? Tune in to hear us compare and contrast and give our two cents on what each one has gotten right or wrong.
In this episode, we unpack the historical origins of both Germ Theory and Terrain Theory. We discuss how each one has impacted medicine, from hygiene and sanitation to pharmaceutical intervention and beyond. Plus we discuss key aspects of how you can best support your body’s individual terrain and immune system and share our Strep Throat Protocol.
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According to extensive research by the Environmental Working Group, virtually every home in America has harmful contaminants in its tap water. That’s why you’ve got to check out AquaTru. AquaTru purifiers use a 4-stage reverse osmosis purification process, and their countertop purifiers work with NO installation or plumbing. It removes 15x more contaminants than ordinary pitcher filters and are specifically designed to combat chemicals like PFAS in your water supply. Naturally Nourished Podcast listeners can use code ALIMILLERRD at AquaTru.com to save 20% off.
Are you concerned about cognitive decline for yourself or a loved one? Curious what you can do now to prevent neurodegenerative disease? Tune in to hear us discuss neurodegenerative disease, from dementia and Parkinson’s, to depression and anxiety and beyond.
In this episode, we discuss the sharp increase in neurodegenerative disease in recent years and the many possible root causes of these conditions. Learn how addressing the gut, inflammation, toxicity, metabolic health and more can prevent disease or improve outcomes. Plus we discuss the most helpful lab and supplement interventions to support optimal brain function.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Have humans lost their natural instincts when it comes to how to nourish themselves? What can we learn from animals about nutritional wisdom, taste preference, and flavor feedback? How can we simplify and tap back into our inner knowing? Tune in to hear us interview Fred Provenza, a guest we absolutely loved talking to and we know you are going to love too!
In this episode, we are joined by special guest Fred Provenza, professor emeritus of Behavioral Ecology. Fred’s incredible body of research over the past 35 years has pioneered an understanding of how learning influences foraging behavior and how behavior links soil, plants, herbivores, and humans. Learn about primary and secondary compounds in our food, how the Vagus nerve is connected to sense of taste, and how humans can rediscover their inner wisdom in the modern world.
More about Fred Provenza:
Fred Provenza grew up in Salida, Colorado, working on a ranch and attending school in Wildlife Biology at Colorado State University. He is professor emeritus of Behavioral Ecology in the Department of Wildland Resources at Utah State University where he worked for 35 years, directing an award-winning research group that pioneered an understanding of how learning influences foraging behavior and how behavior links soil, plants, herbivores, and humans.
He is the author of three books, including Nourishment: What Animals Can Teach Us about Rediscovering Our Nutritional Wisdom; Foraging Behavior: Managing to Survive in a World of Change; and The Art & Science of Shepherding: Tapping the Wisdom of French Herders (co-author with Michel Meuret). He has published over 300 research papers in a wide variety of scientific journals. He has been an invited speaker at over 500 conferences.
The many awards he received for research, teaching, and mentoring reflect the creativity that flowed from warm professional and personal relationships with over 75 graduate students, post-doctoral students, visiting scientists, and colleagues during the past 45 years.
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This episode is sponsored by Air Doctor. The indoor air that we breathe can be up to 100 times
MORE polluted than outdoor air, according to the EPA. Indoor air pollutants can cause respiratory symptoms like sneezing, congestion, scratchy throat, and even more serious health problems like lung and heart disease. Introducing AirDoctor, the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. This includes allergens, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and even bacteria and viruses.AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping!Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code ALIMILLERRD and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value!
Want to get ahead on Christmas shopping this year? Looking to give the gift of wellness? Curious what’s on our Christmas lists? Tune in to this special gift guide episode and check off everyone on your list!
In this episode, we share our favorite gift ideas with curated bundles for everyone from the foodie, to the mama who needs some mellow, to the grillmaster, to the budding chef and beyond. Get inspired to pamper your loved ones or send this to your husband for inspiration (wink wink).
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Did you know that fragrance added to many household and personal care products can be harmful to your health? Want to know about sneaky sources of fragrance and our favorite safer alternatives? Curious how you can protect yourself and your family members when exposed to synthetic fragrances? Tune in to hear us discuss the dangers of synthetic fragrance and how you can avoid it in your household.
In this episode, we discuss the many problematic ingredients that can make up “fragrance”. These ingredients are unregulated and can lead to health concerns from cancer to neurological conditions to respiratory issues and beyond. Learn what do look for on ingredient labels, which products are the worst offenders, and our favorite safe alternatives.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code NATURALLY to save at fondbonebroth.com
Are you dealing with adrenal imbalance? Want to know if your chronic pain, fatigue, trouble sleeping or thinning hair has to do with your adrenal function? What about skin changes, increased thirst, or decreased libido? Tune in to learn about 5 overlooked signs of adrenal imbalance and how to address them.
In this episode, we discuss the function of the adrenal glands, from cortisol production to making neurotransmitters to their role in DHEA. Learn about some of the signs to look for when the adrenals are in overdrive or burnout mode as well as practical solutions, from lifestyle changes to supplemental support to food as medicine and more.
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This episode is sponsored by Air Doctor. The indoor air that we breathe can be up to 100 times
MORE polluted than outdoor air, according to the EPA. Indoor air pollutants can cause respiratory symptoms like sneezing, congestion, scratchy throat, and even more serious health problems like lung and heart disease. Introducing AirDoctor, the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. This includes allergens, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and even bacteria and viruses.AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping!Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code ALIMILLERRD and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value!
Want to know how Ali is ringing in 40? Curious what gut health has to do with aging? Want to know what we recommend instead of botox? Join us in celebrating Ali’s 40th Birthday this week with a special episode dedicated to gentle aging and rocking your 40s and beyond!
In this episode, Ali reflects on her 20s and 30s and shares her plans for her 40s. We discuss the role of antioxidants in the aging process, why managing stress is critical, supporting your metabolism for health aging and so much more. Plus we talk perimenopause support, botox alternatives and supporting detox.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Is bread dead? Should everyone across the board avoid gluten or is there a time and place? Is it really the gluten that is causing issues or is it the hybridized wheat in the U.S. combined with high levels of glyphosate?
We’ve been recommending a gluten free diet for years, so you might be surprised to hear Ali and Becki discussing considerations of consuming gluten! In this episode, we discuss pros and cons of gluten, the shortcomings of gluten-free options, and ultimately what priorities are when focused on nourishment and least toxicity.
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This episode is sponsored by Air Doctor. The indoor air that we breathe can be up to 100 times MORE polluted than outdoor air, according to the EPA. Indoor air pollutants can cause respiratory symptoms like sneezing, congestion, scratchy throat, and even more serious health problems like lung and heart disease. Introducing AirDoctor, the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. This includes allergens, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and even bacteria and viruses.AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping!Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code ALIMILLERRD and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value!
Your skin is your largest organ that plays a significant role on detoxification or as a source of toxicity depending on what is being applied to it. Emilee Toups, the owner of Toups and Co Organics, a skincare and makeup line, is creating some of the cleanest options on the market.
In this episode we cut through the BS and talk about everything in the world of skin care and cosmetics from greenwashing labels, to why she uses olive oil in her tallow blend, to fragrances as endocrine disrupting chemicals, to a 5-minute face and more!
In this episode, you will learn about natural ways to address acne, eczema, and other chronic skin conditions. Emilie shares her passion for creating products that aren’t only non-toxic but also are nourishing providing benefits to your skin.
Products discussed in this episode:
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Links to stay connected:
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https://toupsandco.com/alimiller
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Want to really understand the difference between olive oil and avocado oil? Is avocado oil really safer for higher heat? How do these two oils stack up in terms of nutritional benefits? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more in this episode all about olive oil vs. avocado oil.
In this episode, we unpack the history of olive oil and avocado oil, how both are produced, and what goes into processing them. We discuss refining and how this can be problematic, smoke point considerations, what EVOO means, and how we use each in culinary applications. Listen the whole way through to hear our conclusion of the olive oil vs. avocado oil debate!
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code NATURALLY to save at fondbonebroth.com
Did you see the Time Magazine article a few weeks ago entitled “What if Ultra-Processed Foods Aren’t As Bad As you Think?” Were you as outraged as we were to see the harms of ultra-processed food consumption completely ignored? Want to dig in on the research on ultra-processed foods? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down this problematic article and provide concrete evidence on the harms of ultra processed foods.
In this episode we talk about why processed foods are harmful, not neutral, we will unpack the absurd claims in this article noting its too difficult to delineate the difference of a kidney bean vs. jelly bean, and we will share the NOVA score system that defines processed foods and how it works.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
How much protein do I need and how should it be distributed throughout the day? What are signs of protein deficiency to be aware of? How does muscle mass impact metabolic health and insulin resistance? Tune in to hear us answer all of these questions and more about the importance of protein!
In this episode, we cover the many roles of protein in the body, from muscle synthesis to structural integrity to immune function and so much more. We discuss a higher protein goal for women, aiming for 1 gram per pound of body weight. Learn how muscle mass is a metabolic “organ”, best choices for supporting muscle synthesis, and our favorite ways to meet protein needs.
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This episode is sponsored by Air Doctor. The indoor air that we breathe can be up to 100 times MORE polluted than outdoor air, according to the EPA. Indoor air pollutants can cause respiratory symptoms like sneezing, congestion, scratchy throat, and even more serious health problems like lung and heart disease. Introducing AirDoctor, the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. This includes allergens, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and even bacteria and viruses.AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping!Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code ALIMILLERRD and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value!
You likely have heard of regenerative agriculture or the approach that aims to improve soil health and uses a range of techniques to reduce the use of water and other inputs to create a more sustainable ecosystem, but what if this principle could be applied to your mind? What if you looked at life through a posture of humility and curiosity, asking why conditions good or bad emerge vs. focusing on the outcomes only? What if there isn’t a formula to success? Have you romanticized the concept of regenerative agriculture but aren’t a farmer or rancher and aren’t sure how it could apply to your life?
In this episode, guest Tre Cates walks us through how to be a regeneratively minded human. We discuss how commodidized, institutionalized models of school, the American household, the corporate world have lost the interconnection of uniqueness and potentially the opportunity for better outcomes, harmony, or greater growth. By focusing on productivity and outcomes rather than exploring the conditions, we may be shortchanging our life experiences. In this episode, Ali digs into what happens when we step back and trust God vs. trying to “drive the formula” and how biodiversity in the landscape can extend into how you redefine beauty or success in your home or place of work. Tre is a wealth of information and we are sure you will have some a-ha moments in this one.
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Connect with Tre:
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code NATURALLY to save at fondbonebroth.com
DId you know that artificial food dyes have been linked to hyperactivity, cancer, asthma, respiratory distress, blood clots and more? Curious about the history of food dyes in the US and how we came to use them? Looking for ways to replace artificial food coloring in your home? Tune in to learn about the history of food dyes, research supported health concerns, and our favorite alternatives.
In this episode, we discuss the health impact of food dyes along with hidden or unlikely sources of exposure. We chat about nutrient deficiencies that can be driven by food dye consumption and how to offset. Plus we discuss the new names for food dyes and how you can replace these in your household.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
What is food as medicine? What is a whole food? Which ingredients are most concerning and should be avoided? Tune in to hear us discuss the problem with processed foods, why food dyes are so concerning (and the sneaky new names for them!), preservatives and additives to be on the lookout for, and so much more.
In this episode we are breaking down the importance of selecting whole real foods and considerations in clean products or pantry staples weighing out where the line is from processed products to whole foods. We will cover the most concerning additives and ingredients to be aware of as well as how whole food sources are more nutrient dense.
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This episode is sponsored by Air Doctor. The indoor air that we breathe can be up to 100 times MORE polluted than outdoor air, according to the EPA. Indoor air pollutants can cause respiratory symptoms like sneezing, congestion, scratchy throat, and even more serious health problems like lung and heart disease. Introducing AirDoctor, the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. This includes allergens, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and even bacteria and viruses.AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping!Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code ALIMILLERRD and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value!
Need ideas of what to pack for lunch with kids going back to school? Want support for discussing disinfectants and safer alternatives for classrooms? Ready to ramp up immune support for sick season? Tune in to hear us discuss all things back to school!
In this episode we cover priorities of packing a school lunch as well as some of the ways we keep things fun and novel. We also discuss advocacy in the classroom around your child’s health and how to be an ally to your child’s teacher. Plus we talk peer pressure, the struggle of being a working mom and wanting to be involved in the classroom, and immunization exemptions.
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Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.
Are you curious about how to apply food-as-medicine to your furry friends? Want to know more about the optimal diet for dogs? Looking for information on reducing toxicity when it comes to flea, tick, and heartworm prevention? Tune in to hear us interview Laurie Johnson DVM, Integrative Veterinarian and cover all this and more!
In this episode, we pick Dr. Laurie’s brain about everything from assessing your pet’s constitution to how to transition to a raw or real food diet. We discuss supplementation when it comes to your pet, how you can individualize your pet’s preventative regimen, and how to best work with your veterinarian to get the best care for your pet!
Dr. Laurie’s Bio:
Dr. Laurie Johnson is an integrative veterinarian practicing in Austin, Texas (AcuDog HerbalCat Vet). She is certified in Acupuncture, Food Therapy, and Tui Na from the Chi Institute, and Integrative and Chinese Herbal Medicine through the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies.
She has over 15 years of experience with a diverse background in wildlife, emergency, shelter, small animal medicine, dermatology, soft tissue surgery and dentistry.
Find her at: AcuDog HerbalCat - Veterinary Medicine in Austin, Texas
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Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.
Can keto be a cure or reverse disease in the body? Curious about the therapeutic benefits of keto beyond weight loss? Want hard scientific evidence to help you back up your keto lifestyle? Tune in to hear us define what it means to use ketosis as medicine for weight loss, regulation of neurological conditions and reduction of inflammation. Learn WHY keto works for conditions like diabetes and obesity, anxiety, infertility, and beyond and how to tweak your keto approach to achieve maximum benefit!
In this episode, we cover some of the most important mechanisms of a ketogenic diet when it comes to disease prevention and even reversal. From muscle sparing and fat burn to reduction of cravings to antioxidant activity and neuroregeneration, ketones can do some pretty amazing things. Learn about how a real food approach along with high quality supplements and lab testing can take your keto to the next level!
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
What do dishwasher pods, yoga pants, tampons, and tea bags all have in common? These are some of the worst offenders when it comes to microplastic exposure in the home! Tune in to hear us discuss where microplastics hide, why this is concerning, and how you can make shifts to avoid exposure.
If you listened to our episode on microplastics, you already know how ubiquitous and difficult to avoid they are. In this episode, we discuss the top 10 places microplastics might be hiding in your home along with our favorite plastic-free swap outs!
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According to extensive research by the Environmental Working Group, virtually every home in America has harmful contaminants in its tap water. That’s why you’ve got to check out AquaTru. AquaTru purifiers use a 4-stage reverse osmosis purification process, and their countertop purifiers work with NO installation or plumbing. It removes 15x more contaminants than ordinary pitcher filters and are specifically designed to combat chemicals like PFAS in your water supply. Naturally Nourished Podcast listeners can use code ALIMILLERRD at AquaTru.com to save 20% off.
Have you heard of Akkermansia? Want to know what this important bacteria does in your body? Curious about the best foods to feed Akkermansia and whether you should supplement with it? Tune in to hear us answer all this and more about this buzzworthy gut bacteria strain!
Akkermansia is being called a bacteria strain of longevity and weight loss. Having really hit the research and functional medicine world in 2005 or so, this gut bacteria strain has taken the world by storm and now we are seeing hundreds of research studies published per year since 2018, the wellness industry is catching up too. In this episode we are going to dig deep into this gut bacteria strain, what it does in the body, how you can measure it, and how to get it to colonize to optimize health in your microbiome.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Is losing the will to eat akin to losing the will to live? What happens when we totally lose our appetite and outsource our willpower to GLP-1 agonists? It's no surprise that we are not fans of semaglutide medications and feel that redefining your relationship with food is a far superior strategy for sustained weight loss. Tune in to hear us explore the idea that these drugs literally take away one’s will to live by driving anorexia and starvation.
In this episode, we discuss the mechanisms of GLP-1 agonists and how they cause loss of appetite. We discuss alternatives such as a high protein, polyphenol rich diet and a food as medicine keto approach which can naturally stimulate GLP-1. Learn about how the microbiome affects GLP-1, how you can use berberine to augment weight loss, and how including foods like green tea, curcumin and fresh herbs can aid in appetite regulation.
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We’ve shared how your thoughts can impact your health via the placebo and even the nocebo effect, but this episode takes things to the next level. We interview guest Dr. Josh Axe as he shares his recent health struggle and unpacks the top mental barriers holding people back from realizing their potential. Tune in to hear us talk about how to find your purpose and live fully.
Dr. Axe shares his perspective on biblical medicine, functional medicine and traditional chinese medicine. In this episode you will examine barriers to your success and find conviction in your behaviors. Get ready to redefine how you look at your life and what measures your success. A more meaningful life is within your reach, and it starts in one place: your mind.
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Links from our guest Dr. Josh Axe:
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Link to all of Dr. Axe’s books
Are you concerned about oxalates in the diet? Avoiding them but not sure if you need to? Wondering if you are sensitive to oxalates? Tune in to hear us unpack oxalates, from where they are found to common health concerns to how to offset intake and more.
In this episode we are answering a question we get ALL the time…are oxalates going to kill me?! We’ve covered this in a number of podcasts as a single question but in this episode we’re going to lay it all out--covering what oxalates are, how to know if you are sensitive to oxalates, and what the research actually says about whether kale can kill you.
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According to extensive research by the Environmental Working Group, virtually every home in America has harmful contaminants in its tap water. That’s why you’ve got to check out AquaTru. AquaTru purifiers use a 4-stage reverse osmosis purification process, and their countertop purifiers work with NO installation or plumbing. It removes 15x more contaminants than ordinary pitcher filters and are specifically designed to combat chemicals like PFAS in your water supply. Naturally Nourished Podcast listeners can use code ALIMILLERRD at AquaTru.com to save 20% off.
We are celebrating 400 episodes of the Naturally Nourished podcast with a special reflection on how we got here, what has shifted in the past 10+ years, highs and lows,
game changing interventions, shifts in protocols, and so much more!
In this episode, we get a little nostalgic as well as talk about the history of Naturally Nourished, big influences in how we practice, priorities in wellness and how we’ve adapted these, and exciting things to come as we continue to grow and expand looking to serve not just thousands, but hundreds of thousands of people!
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Are you on hormonal birth control and looking for alternative options? Have a teen who you want to talk to about birth control? Want to naturally balance your hormones without birth control? Tune in to hear us unpack the complicated history of birth control, potential side effects and risks, as well as natural ways to support your body’s rhythm.
From hormonal birth control pills to injections to rings and IUDs, all birth control comes with risks and side effects. In this episode, we weigh out the cost-benefit and discuss how we’ll be addressing this topic with our own daughters when the time comes. Plus we talk about common hormonal symptoms from acne to mood swings to period pain and how to address them naturally.
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This episode is sponsored by Air Doctor. The indoor air that we breathe can be up to 100 times MORE polluted than outdoor air, according to the EPA. Indoor air pollutants can cause respiratory symptoms like sneezing, congestion, scratchy throat, and even more serious health problems like lung and heart disease. Introducing AirDoctor, the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. This includes allergens, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and even bacteria and viruses.AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping!Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code ALIMILLERRD and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value!
Every year it seems like wellness trends get weirder and weirder and it is hard to sift through what is legitimate and what is snake oil. Tune in to hear us answer recent questions about Methylene Blue, TMAO, Shilajit and Hydrogen Water.
If you’re wondering about recent health trends like methylene blue and shilajit, listen to this episode to hear us discuss these and whether you need to get on the bandwagon. We delve into current research, pros and cons, and considerations of who should not try these. Plus we discuss TMAO and whether you need to be worried about animal protein raising this market and we get into whether hydrogen water is the next big thing.
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Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.
If you had FOMO because you missed the What Good Shall I Do Conference out at ROAM Ranch, this episode is for you! Tune in to hear us share our experiences at this regenerative agriculture conference, our biggest a-ha moments, and ultimately the mission of What Good Shall I Do inquiring how to make the world a better place!
In this episode, we highlight our favorite speakers, moments and memories from this year’s conference. Learn about starting a chicken revolution, how soil health is human health, and how we can incorporate low toxin living into our own homes.
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This episode is sponsored by:
Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.
Did you know that a 5 oz serving of french fries contains the same amount of carcinogens you would get from smoking 20-25 cigarettes? Join us as we interview Dr. Cate Shanahan about her new book DARK CALORIES: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health and How We Get It Back.
In DARK CALORIES, Cornell-trained biochemist-turned-family physician Cate Shanahan explains how a group of eight little-known oils cause the cellular damage that underlies virtually all chronic disease, exposes the corruption that deceives doctors and consumers into eating them, and gives us a clear roadmap to recovery and rejuvenation. We dig into the health implications including how vegetable oils cause mitochondrial toxicity and obesity, cancer, and more. We explore the nuances of the omega 3 vs omega 6 ratio, whether sunflower oil is a better choice, and how to navigate dining out!
About Dr. Cate Shanahan:
Cate Shanahan, MD is a Cornell-trained physician-scientist whose works have inspired entire movements involving bone broth, live-culture ferments, and seed oil-free business empires. Together with NBA legend Gary Vitti, she created the LA Lakers PRO Nutrition program, which has been emulated by elite championship teams around the world. She has dedicated her career to exposing the truth about a decades old campaign of health misinformation and opening the door to an honest conversation about how anyone can reclaim their health. She runs a health-education website, DrCate.com, a telehealth practice, and lives with her family on a peaceful lake in Florida.
NY Times Bestselling Author of Deep Nutrition and The FATBURN Fix
@DrCateShanahan
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According to extensive research by the Environmental Working Group, virtually every home in America has harmful contaminants in its tap water. That’s why you’ve got to check out AquaTru. AquaTru purifiers use a 4-stage reverse osmosis purification process, and their countertop purifiers work with NO installation or plumbing. It removes 15x more contaminants than ordinary pitcher filters and are specifically designed to combat chemicals like PFAS in your water supply. Naturally Nourished Podcast listeners can use code ALIMILLERRD at AquaTru.com to save 20% off.
Confused on how to test your hormones or what type of test is most accurate? Want to know the difference between blood, salivary and urine hormone testing? In this episode we are talking about estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and beyond, digging into what each hormone does and how to best assess your status. We discuss HRT (hormone replacement therapy) and its wins as well as where there can be wrong turns and clients can get thrown off balance.
Your hormones play such a role in quality of life including mood, metabolism, libido, fertility, bone health, metabolic health and so much more…it is essential for wellness to ensure you know your hormone status and understand how to get back into optimal range. Tune in to learn more and get a special code to save on our top hormone labs with pricing that includes a customized email review from Becki or Ali with feedback and suggestions.
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This episode is sponsored by Air Doctor. The indoor air that we breathe can be up to 100 times MORE polluted than outdoor air, according to the EPA. Indoor air pollutants can cause respiratory symptoms like sneezing, congestion, scratchy throat, and even more serious health problems like lung and heart disease. Introducing AirDoctor, the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. This includes allergens, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and even bacteria and viruses.AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping!Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code ALIMILLERRD and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value!
Have you heard of the Schumann Resonance? Want to know how we can combat the effects of EMF through sound and frequency? Ready to get your mind blown on how humans are electrical beings? Tune in to this jam packed episode all about EMF, how we are human antenna connected to a magnetic grid, and how sound and resetting with the earth’s frequency can heal.
In this episode, we will discuss the fact that humans are electrical beings. We transmit and receive electromagnetic energy from natural sources; plants, animals, people, and the earth, but many of us are robbed of this connection. We will discuss how smart devices, EMF, Wifi, and wearables are hijacking our frequency and what we can do to tap back in.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Are you magnesium deficient? Want to know why stress depletes magnesium? Need clarity on the types of magnesium and how to supplement? Tune in to this episode all about the superstar mineral, magnesium.
In this episode, we cover the many roles of magnesium in the body from sleep, to neuromuscular relaxation, to blood sugar regulation, and so much more. We’ll be taking a deeper dive on this miracle mineral covering many more functions of magnesium, symptoms of deficiency, the difference between types of magnesium, food sources and supplementation.
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Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.
In this episode we chat with Kelly Leveque, holistic nutritionist and celebrity health coach, about her Fab 4 philosophy to balancing blood sugar, eating clean in a processed food world, setting boundaries and clear expectations as parents, and so much more.
This episode is a great conversation that will have you taking a personal life inventory and potentially resetting some of your approaches to eating, fasting, work-life balance, and beyond!
We chat about entrepreneurship and the concept of “edit to amplify” and buying back your time as a working mama.
More about Kelly:
Kelly LeVeque is a holistic nutritionist, celebrity health coach, the best-selling author of “Body Love” and “Body Love Every Day” and most importantly, mom of three little boys. Kelly is passionate about the science of human nutrition and always guided by a practical and optimistic approach to wellness. Kelly helps clients improve health, achieve goals, and develop sustainable habits to live a healthy and balanced life. She is a regular contributor for numerous health, wellness, and lifestyle publications, and is the host of the Be Well podcast.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
What are microplastics and where are they found? How dangerous are they to human health? How can we reduce exposure and impact? Tune in to hear us discuss how we eat, drink and breathe microplastics, how they can affect human health, and what we can do to offset the effects!
Microplastics are literally everywhere and we are only seeing more being produced daily. Beyond avoiding exposure, a high phytocompound diet is the best way to protect the body from the impact on an immunological, endocrine, inflammatory, and oxidative stress response while protecting cells and even DNA. Learn about specific foods and supplements that can support detox of microplastics and ways to reduce your exposure in your own household.
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This episode is sponsored by:
Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.
Bloating is so common that it is often accepted as the norm, but we’re here to tell you it is NOT normal to feel bloated, distended, and uncomfortably full all the time. Bloating can indicate a deeper root cause of microbiome imbalance, food sensitivities, digestive enzyme inadequacy and more. In this episode, we unpack some of the drivers of bloat as well as tried and true solutions, plus we’ll talk through a typical day of eating on a gut cleanse.
In this episode, we discuss 5 ways to beat the bloat, including of course our Beat the Bloat Gut Cleanse. You still have time to join us if you’re listening live (and if not, there’s always the archive option!). Learn about the function of digestive enzymes and whether replacing them will cause your body to produce less on its own, how probiotics in and of themselves can reduce bloating, and how to discern whether food sensitivities might be causing your bloat.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Do you have a parasite? Are all parasites bad and does everyone need to do a parasite cleanse? In this episode we talk all about parasites! We cover what they are, symptoms of infection, how to treat them…and quite frankly how many people in the wellness space are going overboard with the topic!
In this episode, we cover how common parasitic infections are, types of parasites, and symptoms of infection. We discuss testing for parasites, how some can actually benefit the human body, and our favorite research backed natural compounds to treat a parasitic infection. Plus we discuss our thoughts on coffee enemas, colonics, and how many cleanses are too harsh or go on for too long and can wreak havoc on the microbiome!
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com and while you are there be sure to check out The Hunt Membership to gain access to exclusive cuts, cash back and more!
Are you using almond butter, almond milk, or almond flour as a household staple? We don’t want to burst your bubble, but in this episode we discuss concerns with glyphosate and almonds as over 85% of almonds are treated with this chemical. Go down the rabbit hole with us as we discuss glyphosate, oxalates, the environmental impact of almonds, and so much more.
In today’s episode we will cover our honest take on almonds and how we plan to make shifts in our households as well as covering concepts of oxalates and anti-nutrients, if blanching matters and some potentially better alternatives.
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This episode is sponsored by Dry Farm Wines. Dry Farm Wines is the only lab tested, all natural health quantified wine merchant in the world that bio-hacks wine; quantifying organic and natural farming practices, as well as low intervention natural winemaking practices. Dry Farm Wines curates all natural pure real wines from all over the world, working with small family farms that are committed to producing pure natural wines. Dry Farm Wines is also proud to be the largest natural wine merchant in the world, supporting small family organic farms all over the world. Get a bottle for a penny with your first order using this link: dryfarmwines.com/alimillerRD
Why are humans mismatched for our current environment and what can we do about it? How can we re-wild our kids? You’ve heard us talk about our favorite products from Wild Foods for years now, so we figured why not have Colin on the podcast to talk about how he got started with this company, what he’s learned along the way, and share his obsession with longevity, real food, and so much more.
In this episode, we go deep with Colin Skuckert on everything from entrepreneurship to favorite supplements in his current stack to red light therapy and beyond. We talk red light therapy, fulvic minerals, animal-based nutrition and even jive on Bitcoin!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
How do you travel with kids without screens? What to do about traveler’s constipation? What can I do about oral thrush for my husband? Can you address vaginal odor and recurring UTIs? How to eat clean on the road? In this jam packed Q&A episode, we answer all of these questions and more.
In this episode, we answer all of your burning questions about everything from travel snacks for kids without all the carbs, to preventing gut bugs while traveling, to navigating screen time. We also cover skin health on a gut cleanse, recurrent UTIs, pivoting from morning fasting and so much more.
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com and while you are there be sure to check out The Hunt Membership to gain access to exclusive cuts, cash back and more!
We’ve alluded to glyphosate and Roundup Ready GMO crops in many episodes but we haven’t taken the time to really dig deep and ensure our audience is well educated on true exposure, health risk, and most importantly that we are able to leave them empowered with how to use nutrients and food-as-medicine to defend against the likely exposure.
In today’s important episode we explain the molecular structure of glyphosate, its use in big ag, the impact on the human body, increases in exposure over these last two decades and most importantly what you can do to protect your body and your household. From fulvic acid and soil play, to rebooting your microbiome, to glycine supplementation, to broccoli sprouts and beyond we will cover how to be resilient from this man made disaster!
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code ALIRD to save $30 off first month of subscription or purchase a unique 1 time meter at nutrisense.io/alimillerrd. Check out this episode with Kara of Nutrisense on why we find a CGM to be such an amazing tool!
Have you heard the buzz about the new Netflix docuseries, You Are What You Eat? Has another friend told you they are thinking about going vegan “for health reasons”? Not to worry, we watched the docuseries and read the study so you don’t have to! Tune in to hear us give our hot take on the Vegan vs. Omnivore Identical Twin study.
In this episode, we respond to the Stanford Vegan Twin study and the docuseries that came out of it. We cover the actual results of the study which were not impressive, how the results were misconstrued in the docuseries, and what actually happened to study participants in terms of their metabolic health and body composition! Plus we discuss B-12 deficiency, why TMAO isn’t as simple as the docuseries makes it out to be, and why we always have to follow the money when it comes to pieces like this.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Are you interested in acupuncture and herbal medicine? Do you know how the placement of needles can stimulate the electrical balance of the body? Do you know what your tongue can tell you about the health of your organs? Tune in to learn from passionate practitioner Noa Sutherland, licensed acupuncturist and owner of Zoi Well clinic and Zoi Medicinals tincture line.
In this episode we cover how blocked meridians in your body can drive stagnation and how to stimulate chi. We talk about yin and yang balance and how to determine your dominance. Learn about needle placement, moxibustion, cupping, herbal medicine and TCM diagnosis. Noa shares her journey to wellness including misdiagnosis and side effects of western medicine solutions. Learn about her shifts with a food-as-medicine approach to keto and how she plans to use this newfound resilience to continue to grow her practice and medicine line for the masses.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Ready to hear more about Naturally Nourished Kids? Want some drool-worthy recipe inspiration? Want to hear more about bringing the concepts of blood sugar balance, real food, and mastering your macros to life? Tune in to hear us provide hope, inspiration, and excitement as we share how a Naturally Nourished Kids approach can resolve the problems impacting our children from diabetes to obesity, ADHD, and beyond.
In this episode, we walk through the outline of our forthcoming book, Naturally Nourished: Food-as-Medicine for Balanced Minds and Bodies. From balancing blood sugar, to no naked carbs, to making it hip to eat healthy, this book will set up your household with a foundation to optimal eating that transcends through adulthood with recipes that are guaranteed to become household staples. Plus we review the recipe list and leave your mouth watering!
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com and while you are there be sure to check out The Hunt Membership to gain access to exclusive cuts, cash back and more!
Did you know that 5-6 million children have a current diagnosis of ADHD? What about that childhood obesity now impacts 1 in 5 children in the US and that this number has tripled since the 1970s? And that over 20% of youth worldwide struggle with anxiety? In today’s episode we are going to share with you the rising problems plaguing our children from ADHD to obesity to anxiety and depression and diabetes, we are seeing the health of Americans being impacted at younger and younger ages. In this episode we are going to connect the role of diet in these chronic conditions and how a Naturally Nourished Kids approach to eating can resolve these issues.
Yes, you read that right, we are finally talking about our forthcoming book, Naturally Nourished Kids! Learn about the staggering rates of disease in our children, how the current medical approach is misguided, and how implementing a low carbohydrate, low toxin lifestyle can make a huge difference in these conditions and beyond.
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ADHD
Episode 201 Autism and ADHD: A Functional Approach
Eating Patterns and Dietary Interventions in ADHD: A Narrative Review - PMC
Obesity
Episode 328 Childhood Obesity Fueling Pharma Profits vs. Sustainable Solutions
Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adolescents with Obesity | NEJM
Anxiety and Mood Disorders
The Anti-Anxiety Diet
Diabetes
Drivers of Metabolic Dysfunction
Excessive Carbs
Naturally Nourished Episode 239 Baby Led Weaning
Superfood Chicken Nuggets [kid approved recipe] - YouTube
Toxins in our Food System
Research to Support Our Approach
Effect of low-carbohydrate, unlimited calorie diet on the treatment of childhood obesity: a prospective controlled study
Metabolic impact of a ketogenic diet compared to a hypocaloric diet in obese children and adolescents
Diet and Glycemic Index in Children with Type 1 Diabetes - PMC
Neuroketotherapeutics: A modern review of a century-old therapy
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code ALIRD to save $30 off first month of subscription or purchase a unique 1 time meter at nutrisense.io/alimillerrd. Check out this episode with Kara of Nutrisense on why we find a CGM to be such an amazing tool!
Curious about your micronutrient status? Wonder if you’re still deficient even though you take a multivitamin and eat a whole foods diet? Want to know how a simple blood test can tell you exactly what to supplement with and what foods to focus on? Tune in to learn about micronutrient testing--from the mechanisms of testing, to why you might be deficient in the first place, to how you can use this data to optimize and thrive!
In this episode, we will cover micronutrient testing and what trends of deficiency can tell you about your health. Even if you eat “healthy” you can be deficient based on increased demand, inability to absorb or use, inadequate intake. Testing micronutrients can play a turnkey role in your wellness as we can see beyond the nutrient itself and see the story of the deficiency trends to address the root cause of imbalance. Plus we’ll explore case studies, from a postmenopausal woman to a carnivore to someone dealing with chronic fatigue and brain fog and discuss actual interventions that made a world of difference for these clients!
Get the Cellular Nutrient Analysis Micronutrient Panel for only $374 with code MNT25 Includes a customized email review from Ali or Becki with diet, lifestyle & supplement recommendations!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Is your tea toxic? Did you know that tea, a seemingly healthy beverage, can contain toxic heavy metals, high levels of pesticides, mold and more?! What’s more is that teabags themselves can contain microplastics, forever chemicals, carcinogens! In this episode, we’re spilling the tea…on tea! Learn how conventional tea can be problematic and how to avoid these pitfalls while sipping on tea that supports your wellness goals!
In this episode, we interview Tea Blending Master Kim McHugh of True Leaf Tea and McHugh Tea Room and Gifts. Kim shares her wealth of knowledge on the health benefits of tea, brewing secrets to make a great cup every time, and how to incorporate more tea into your life. Plus we share the exciting release of our much anticipated Naturally Nourished Tea line and include a special discount code for podcast listeners!
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Kim McHugh is the first Certified Tea Blending Master in the state of Texas and one of only a handful of Certified Tea Masters nationwide. She has certifications from The Specialty Tea Institute and the American Tea Master Association. This love affair with tea was sparked by a series of life changing events and a devotion to learning, blending and tasting teas for over a decade. In 2013 she opened the first tea room in Bellaire, Texas, McHugh Tea Room and Gifts offering over 65 organic teas from around the world as well as tea-infused foods, tea classes, a Private Party Room, Afternoon Tea (“High Tea”) and full-service lunches served 6 days a week.
Prior to opening the doors to McHugh Tea Room, Kim was an Executive Senior Sales Director and public speaker for over 20 years. Her dedication to leadership and personal growth has evoked women to “push the boundaries”. Following her cosmetics career, she represented a medical device company which focused on women’s breast health. This further sparked her interest in tea as many surgeons she met with suggested that consuming tea is one of the “best dietary habits for cancer prevention”.
Kim focuses on the many uses of tea in food infusion and beauty regiments discovered by universities, hospitals and fellow tea enthusiasts. She now teaches about the miraculous health benefits, social aspects and the fascinating history of organic teas from around the world to private groups, companies, and her large following of loyal customers.
She has been featured by media outlets such as TeaTime magazine, Community Impact, The Buzz, Tea in Texas, Modern Luxury Bride, Voyage Magazine, CW 39, Fox 26 and even local libraries!
Kim has a humorous coaching style that transforms the way we think and feel about our health, our happiness and our busy lives. Her motto is…there is always a way to see your tea cup half full!
To transform your health and wellness book Kim for a personal coaching session, tea class or event today!
This episode is sponsored by:
Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.
Still not sure if keto is just a fad? Worried a ketogenic diet is too extreme or hard to follow? Want to understand the mechanisms behind the keto diet and how you can boost your ketone production? Tune in to hear us discuss why keto is a normal, natural metabolic state and how this diet can support brain boost, fertility, weight loss and so much more.
In this episode, Ali and Becki argue that ketosis is part of our natural metabolic wiring and a state that the vast majority of people can benefit from tapping back into. Learn how overexposure to refined carbs has robbed our access to the amazing, antiinflammatory fuel source of ketones and how you can find your way back. Plus we discuss why you aren’t producing ketones and how to boost your levels!
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com and while you are there be sure to check out The Hunt Membership to gain access to exclusive cuts, cash back and more!
Happy New Year! What are you focusing on in the new year? Do you need some inspiration to take control of your wellness? Not sure where to start or already feeling behind with setting goals for 2024? Tune in to hear us reflect on the ups and downs of 2023 and discuss focus and intention for the year to come!
In this episode, we ring in the new year by taking inventory of the past year and discussing our focus for 2024. Learn about choosing a focus word or creating a mantra, balancing the hustle, and adding wellness rituals into your daily routine. Plus we provide some rapid fire support for goals of weight loss, energy, digestion and more!
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code ALIRD to save $30 off first month of subscription or purchase a unique 1 time meter at nutrisense.io/alimillerrd. Check out this episode with Kara of Nutrisense on why we find a CGM to be such an amazing tool!
Does fertility suddenly decline after age 35? What factors besides age contribute to infertility? How can we best support robust fertility into our late 30s and early 40s? Tune in to hear us debunk The Fertility Cliff Myth and provide real solutions for optimizing fertility at any age!
In this episode, we’re exploring The Fertility Cliff Myth, this idea that fertility suddenly and sharply declines at the magical age of 35. If you’re feeling that your biological clock is ticking, you’ll want to listen to this episode to learn whether this is something to worry about, what other factors contribute, and what you can do to extend your reproductive span and increase fertility as you age.
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Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.
Are you still intermittent fasting but not seeing results? Looking to shake things up, build muscle mass, or reign in your cortisol? Tune in to hear us discuss intermittent fasting, how our take on this practice has changed over time, and how we recommend customizing your fast (or not fasting!) to meet your individual needs!
In this episode we talk about why obesity is deeper than calories in and calories out, and dig into different types of fasts and who is the ideal candidate for what type of fast. We’ll also cover who should not fast and instead needs a metabolic refeed! Learn how our stance on fasting has evolved over time, what we’re personally doing in terms of fasting these days, and how you can modify your approach for best results.
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com and while you are there be sure to check out The Hunt Membership to gain access to exclusive cuts, cash back and more!
Can you naturally increase your progesterone? How does stress deplete this important hormone? How does progesterone act differently than synthetic progestin in the body? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more about our favorite hormone!
In this episode we will be talking all about progesterone, its role in the body, why it gets depleted, and so much more. Plus we’ll be covering 10+ natural ways to increase it including diet, supplements and lifestyle tweaks.
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This episode is sponsored by:
Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.
Are toxins like BPA, phthalates, and heavy metals destroying your bones? How can we support healthy bones and removal of toxins that may interfere? Tune in to hear us discuss bone health, the role of toxicity on osteoporosis, and food-as-medicine and supplement support to maintain bone health.
Toxic metals and endocrine disrupting chemicals (such as BPA in plastic water bottles) interfere with the signaling of osteoblasts our bone building cells while depleting antioxidants and driving bone destruction. Not only are toxins driving obesity but now we have another reason for targeted detox support! In this episode we will cover emerging research on the impact of toxins on your bone health, ways to reduce toxicity, and top supplements and nutrients of focus to support your bones!
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This episode is sponsored by:
Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.
Is Athletic Greens worth the $90 per month price tag? Are green powders any better than green smoothies? What is up with proprietary blends? Tune in to hear us discuss trendy greens powders and whether they are worth the hype.
In this episode, we dig into the many benefits of greens and why we love adding them to smoothies, salads, and so much more. But are greens powders an adequate replacement? Hear us deconstruct the most popular greens powder label and give you our hot take!
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Better than AG1 Smoothie:
½ cup coconut milk
½ cup water
3 cups leafy greens OR 2 large superfood greens cubes
½ frozen banana
1 tsp Noble Origins organ complex use code ALIMILLERRD
1 tsp maca
1 Tbsp chia seeds
1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
1 tsp bee pollen
1 Tbsp almond butter
1 Scoop Naturally Nourished Grassfed Whey
1 scoop Naturally Nourished Pure Collagen
Optional: 1 tsp cacao, matcha, or acai berry powder for antioxidant boost
This episode is sponsored by:
Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.
Thanksgiving caught you by surprise this week? We swear it comes earlier each year! Tune in to get inspired with food-as-medicine goodness, tips for staying on track, and our holiday supplement game plan to navigate everything from alcohol indulgence to coping with holiday stress.
In this episode, we recap Halloween fun with our families and share favorite hacks for staying healthy through the holiday season. We’ll also share holiday menu inspiration, ways to survive any gathering without feeling bloated and guilty, and some of our favorite non-food traditions. We’ll also share gift inspiration from the whole Naturally Nourished Team!
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code ALIRD to save $30 off first month of subscription or purchase a unique 1 time meter at nutrisense.io/alimillerrd. Check out this episode with Kara of Nutrisense on why we find a CGM to be such an amazing tool!
How does oral health relate to whole body health? What are the concerns with root canals, implants, and fillings? What foods and nutrients are best for oral health? Tune in to hear us cover all this and more in this informative episode with Biological Dentist Dr. Joan Sefcik.
In this episode, we pick Dr. Joan’s brain about everything from mercury fillings to fluoride and discuss where conventional dentistry took a wrong turn. Learn what you can do to improve your oral health, what to look for in a toothpaste, and whether you should be flossing everyday.
About Dr. Joan Sefcik:
Dr. Joan Sefcik has been practicing Biological dentistry in Austin for over 26 years. She is the past president of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, is currently a board member and a part of the accreditation team. She has also been knighted in the Sacred Medical Order of the Knights of Hope.
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code ALIRD to save $30 off first month of subscription or purchase unique 1 time meter at nutrisense.io/alimillerrd. Check out this episode with Kara of Nutrisense on why we find a CGM to be such an amazing tool!
According to the CDC, 85% of people will get an HPV infection in their lifetime. Are there ways to naturally prevent and treat HPV? How does HPV infection turn into cervical cancer and what are the risks and benefits of the Gardasil shot? Tune in to hear us address this important issue, covering natural forms of treatment and how to address your primary risk factors.
Just like with anything immune related, nutritional and antioxidant status is a primary indicator of infection severity and really infection at all as all exposure doesn’t always lead to infection. In this week’s episode we unpack HPV, what it is, what the risk factors are, how to prevent and treat, and we weigh out the impact of the Gardasil shot. You won’t be shocked to find out that there is skewed data and higher than reported side effects.
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Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.
What’s the deal with Armra and why is every health influencer talking about it? Is there solid research to back up its extraordinary claims? How does colostrum compare to serum bovine immunoglobulins in terms of sourcing, tolerance and efficacy? Tune in to hear us unpack this buzzworthy new product and whether it is worth the hefty price tag.
In this episode, we discuss the benefits of colostrum and immunoglobulins and whether Armra is all it's cracked up to be. Whenever we look at a buzzworthy new product, we want to understand the active compound and its mechanism of action, and whether the actual proprietary compound has been tested in clinical trials. Learn how Armra stacks up and why we ultimately prefer serum immunoglobulins (such as our GI Immune Builder) over dairy based colostrum.
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Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.
Feel like you or your kids are always getting sick? Not sure how to best support your family during cold, flu and virus season? Want to know our best practices and tricks for keeping the whole household healthy? Tune in to hear us cover how the immune system works, what to do at the first sign of illness or exposure, and how to strategically incorporate food-as-medicine for resilience against disease!
In this episode we cover immune support for virus, cold, cough and beyond for all household members. Learn about the first, second and third lines of defense of the immune system and how we can best support our body’s natural processes. From why we don’t treat a fever, to how conventional cough medicines may be ineffective and even dangerous, to thoughts on flu shots, we cover it all in this jam packed episode.
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Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.
How do rain barrel collection systems work? What is the best way to weather-proof your garden? What do we feed our chickens? Tune in to hear updates from the Miller homestead as well as Ali and Becki’s learnings in backyard chicken keeping, gardening and more!
In this episode, we discuss rain barrels and ways to ensure your water supply is clean, how much square footage is needed for collection, and how to add minerals back after filtration. We also chat about keeping chickens alive through the Texas summer, planning for a chicken coop, and the ins and outs of natural chicken keeping.
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This episode is sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.
Have you heard of Lp(a)? Want to know how you can lower this important cardiovascular risk marker? Tune in to hear us discuss lipoprotein a, what it means, ideal ranges, and how you can lower it naturally to decrease your risk.
Lp(a) is an independent risk factor for heart disease and stroke, yet often overlooked or left unchecked. Conventional treatment with statin drugs can actually increase Lp(a) values by 15-20%, increasing your risk. In this episode we will discuss natural ways to lower Lp(a) from PCSK9 inhibitors, to bile drivers, to fiber, and specific nutrients that address this lab value without the side effects of medication.
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Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.
Did you know that cell phone radiation is classified by the World Health Organization as a possible carcinogen, in the same category as lead, DDT and jet fuel? Are you aware that the US is currently operating with safety guidelines set in 1996 when it comes to cell phones and EMF radiation? Did you know that cell phones have fine print warnings explicitly stating they should be kept at a distance from your body? Tune in to hear us interview Theodora Scarato of Environmental Health Trust about cell phone radiation and EMF dangers and what we can do about them!
Published studies have documented health effects of cell phone radiation beyond cancer including risk of cellular stress, genetic damage, structural and functional reproductive changes, memory deficits, neurological disorders, headaches and more. Learn about the risks of cell phones and EMF, current efforts to improve regulations, and what you can do in your own household to protect your family.
Note: Our apologies for the sound quality on this episode due to technical difficulties. Ali and Becki are not as clear as they normally are, but our guest Theodora sounds great!
About Theodora Scarato:
Theodora Scarato MSW is Executive Director of Environmental Health Trust (EHT), a scientific think tank that publishes research and educates policymakers on environmental health issues.
EHT was the lead petitioner in a major lawsuit against the U.S. FCC which focused on several issues including the impact of telecommunications networks to human health and environment. In 2021 the US court of Appeals issued their judgment finding the FCC broke the law as they had not shown adequate review of the scientific evidence. The FCC was ordered by the court to address the science they ignored which included links between cell phone radiation and memory and fertility impacts. The FCC was also ordered to address long term exposure, children’s vulnerability, and wildlife impacts.
Scarato has co-authored several publications in the field of environmental health and policy and maintains EHT’s renowned EMF international policy database. Scarato has lectured at the National Institutes of Health, the University of California San Francisco and several international conferences. She has testified to the New Hampshire State 5G Commission as well as the Maine, New Hampshire and Maryland legislature. She has worked on various issues from technology, to breast cancer prevention to lead contaminated water.
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Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.
What causes hot flashes and how can they be resolved? How do the new postpartum depression drugs work? Should women use testosterone pellets? Tune in to hear us discuss women’s hormones from 30s to 50s and answer all of your burning questions.
In this episode, we discuss the root causes of hot flashes and how sauna may actually help with menopause symptoms. We cover natural ways to boost progesterone and support postpartum mental health. Plus we troubleshoot long cycles, worsening PMS after babies, and discuss testosterone replacement for women.
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Is Apple Cider Vinegar a miracle worker or too good to be true? What about the ACV gummies and capsules that are becoming so popular? Tune in to hear us review the literature on apple cider vinegar and discuss the myriad of research supported benefits.
In this episode, we cover the many health benefits of apple cider vinegar, from its antimicrobial effects, to the impact on blood sugar, to weight loss and appetite suppression and much more. Plus we discuss culinary and topical uses and our favorite recipes that feature ACV.
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Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.
Are you squeamish about eating organs? Heard about the benefits but scared to try? Want to know how organs and other traditional foods can improve athletic performance, energy and so much more? Tune in to hear us interview the founders of Noble Origins, Harry Gray and Brett Ender, on how and why you should eat more organs!
In this episode, we interview Brett and Harry, hosts of The Meat Mafia Podcast and co-founders of Noble Origins, a once-daily, animal-based form of nutrition. We dig into the benefits of eating organs and discuss ways to get them into the diet for those who have aversions or fear. Plus we discuss their perspective as athletes on why a nutrient dense, real food diet matters--a must listen for high school and college athletes!
About Brett & Harry:
Brett & Harry are the hosts of The Meat Mafia Podcast, which addresses fundamental problems in our food and healthcare system. Their principles are simple: eat real foods, buy locally, and cook your own meals. They are advocates of Carnivore & animal-based forms of eating. Brett used a carnivore diet to put his Ulcerative Colitis & IBS into full remission.
Brett & Harry also co-founded Noble Origins in 2023 with Colin Stuckert. Noble is a once-daily, animal-based form of nutrition that blends the most nutrient-dense foods into a delicious and convenient powder. Noble is amazing with smoothies, coffee, yogurt, etc!
Brett & Harry are also competitive low-carb ultra-endurance athletes, having completed Ironmans, 100K ultra-marathons, marathons, and numerous triathlons.
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Brett & Harry’s Story
How Noble Origins was Born
Advice for Athletes
Why Organs are Nature’s Multivitamin
Sourcing of Noble
EatWild.com
Favorite Organ Recipes
Keto Beef Liver Meatballs
Liver Pills
Superfood Chicken Nuggets
Liver meatloaf with bacon & caramelized onion
Pate & Puree
Peanut Butter Liver Pate
Where to find Brett & Harry
The Meat Mafia Podcast on Apple Podcasts
The Meat Mafia Instagram (@themeatmafiapodcast)
The Meat Mafia Podcast Twitter (@themeatmafiapod)
better nutrition Instagram (@noble.origins)
Noble Organs Complex - Five Bovine Organs use code ALIMILLERRD for a free bag!
This episode is sponsored by:
Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.
Curious about getting your hormones tested? Want to know our thoughts on freezing your eggs and preserving egg quality? Need tips for alleviating vaginal dryness or boosting libido? Tune in to this special 2 part episode all about women’s hormones from 30s to 50s!
In this episode we answer your burning hormone questions for women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. We cover everything from lab testing to check in on fertility status, vaginal dryness, cortisol imbalance and fasting, libido, ovarian cysts, and so much more!
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Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to save at checkout.
Gastroparesis, severe GI side effects, pancreatic cancer risk and more? Is Ozempic worth it? Tune in to hear us discuss recent updates on Ozempic including reports of stomach paralysis, blurred vision, kidney failure and beyond. We’ll cover why keto is a safer alternative and how you can level up your keto with focused supplementation.
In this episode we talk about some of the recent news about Ozempic and new revelations about some scary side effects, cover why keto is superior to ozempic, and talk about why berberine has been touted as nature’s Ozempic.
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This episode is sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.
Want to have your mind absolutely blown? Tune in to hear us interview Kate Kavanaugh, farmer, butcher, nutritionist, and overall badass! We heard Kate speak at the What Good Shall I Do Conference out at Roam Ranch and have had a total intellectual crush on her ever since.
In this episode, we discuss why death is an essential part of the life cycle and how there is no such thing as a deathless diet. Kate describes in beautiful detail why we literally are what we eat and connects the dots between the microorganisms and minerals in our soil, the amino acids in meat, and the way that these nourish our bodies and connect us to a world much greater than ourselves.
About Kate Kavanaugh:
Kate Kavanaugh is a farmer, butcher, nutrition therapist, and host of the Mind, Body, and Soil Podcast. She saw first hand the power of meat to heal her own body and in seeking out farmers and ranchers raising meat with holistic practices, she found the power of meat to heal land, too. In 2013, she opened Western Daughters Butcher Shop in Denver, Colorado. Kate is now host of the Mind, Body, and Soil podcast where she is devoted to digging in deep with guests, finding the threads of what it means to be humans woven into this earth. In her spare time, Kate raises goats, pigs, cows, and poultry on a small farm in upstate New York.
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Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to save at checkout.
Did back to school sneak up on you again this year? Need some ideas for healthy school lunches? Want to know how to support your little ones for a healthy school year? Tune in to hear us answer all your back to school questions.
With kids heading back to school, we want to support you and your family in making this your best school year yet. From balanced lunches to nut free snacks to choosing safe containers, we’ve got you covered. Plus we discuss how to advocate for your children and deal with judgment for eating real food, essential supplements, immune health and more.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Wait a minute, low fat keto? Have we lost our minds? Nope! We’re simply talking about how you can adjust your macros to still include whole real food nourishing fat choices but selecting more protein and encouraging the body to use its own fat as fuel vs. over-feeding it!
If you’ve tried keto without success or suspect you have leptin resistance, this episode is for you! We discuss the signs of leptin resistance, main drivers, and how to reverse it to yield sustainable weight loss outcomes. Learn why leptin matters, how to assess it, and which antioxidants and superfoods that can boost leptin sensitivity.
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com and while you are there be sure to check out The Hunt Membership to gain access to exclusive cuts, cash back and more!
Do you struggle with staying on track during travel? Want to avoid the dreaded vacation weight gain and come back feeling your best? Want to know what we pack for snacks, supplements and entertainment for the kids on the road or in the air? Tune in to hear us talk about all things travel, from how to plan and strategize for success to how to mitigate toxins and stressors that might pop up while on vacation and so much more!
In this episode, we cover how we navigate travel with young children while limiting screen time, how to make healthy choices on the road, and what to do about water quality when not at home. Plus we discuss the popular hard seltzers, sunscreen myths, how to detox from chlorine and so much more!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Can keto help balance my hormones and get my cycle back? Do menopausal women have special considerations for keto? My macros are perfect, why am I not making ketones? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and so much more in this episode where we troubleshoot common keto problems!
In this episode, we cover the impact of DHEA and adrenals on ketosis, how ketones can aid in hormone regulation, and we troubleshoot weight loss stalls. Learn how liver health can impact ketone production, our favorite tricks for getting enough salt in the diet, how to best support digestion on keto, and much more!
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This episode is sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.
How can we combat the effects of 5G and EMF? What is the best advice for someone currently undergoing IVF? What labs should you have done on a yearly basis? Tune in to hear us answer these questions plus many more in this fun live episode.
If you missed our live event in Wimberley back in May, you can relive it along with us in this fun live Q&A episode. We asked participants to step up to the mic and ask their burning questions with no holding back. We talked about fertility, lowering liver enzymes, strategies for coping with long haul viral symptoms, whether cassava based chips and crackers are healthy and so much more!
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Have you ever gotten an IV nutrient drip? Tempted by the promises of better energy, clearer skin, clearing a hangover, or improving your immunity? Before you go out and spend hundreds of dollars on an IV drip at one of the trendy “drip bars”, you need to listen to this episode! We discuss the health claims and evidence (or lack thereof), risks and safety concerns, and whether or not we are on board with IV nutrient therapy.
In this episode, we discuss the buzzworthy trend of IV nutrient therapy. While it may sound promising to have a megadose of vitamins infused directly into your veins, there are some serious drawbacks and limitations to this type of infusion. Some nutrients in these infusions are in poor quality forms, while others are coupled with preservatives and parabens that may do more harm than good. Learn about risks and benefits, who should absolutely not get an IV drip, and why we prefer high quality oral supplementation.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Have you heard of chrononutrition? Are you optimizing your body’s circadian rhythm? How does when you eat, sleep and fast impact your body’s clock? Tune in to hear us discuss the topic of chrononutrition and how you can time your food, exercise, sleep and other activities to best sync up to your natural rhythm.
Chrononutrition is the focused study of the relationship between food, metabolism, meal timing, and the circadian system. Your body actually has a central circadian “clock” located in the hypothalamus of the brain as well as additional clocks throughout peripheral tissues including the liver, heart, intestines, retina and more. In this episode we discuss sleep cycles, the actual best time to fast, as well as tips to reduce the pesky bluelight that is messing up your melatonin production!
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.
What the BLEEP is actually going on in our food system? How can you protect your household from rising prices, unhealthy and unnatural food, and food shortages? Between cell cultured meat, gene-editing technology, GMOs, and fires occurring in processing plants on a regular basis, our food system is under attack like never before. Tune in to hear us discuss our concerns as well as what you can do to prepare your household.
If you’ve been following the headlines, lab grown meat just got full approval from the USDA over the weekend and is about to hit the market in the US. Between this, GMOs, gene-editing technology and vaccinations given to livestock, it can be a scary time to even go to the grocery store. In this episode, we encourage you to “be prepared, not scared”, and take the reins of your family’s food security.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Are you exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Dependent on caffeine to get through the day? Experiencing overwhelm and less tolerance to stress? All of these can be symptoms of adrenal dysfunction. Dr. Izabella Wentz, known as The Thyroid Pharmacist, has written a new book called The Adrenal Transformation Protocol that addresses the adrenal thyroid connection and focuses on resetting the body’s stress response!
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Izabella Wentz to discuss her personal journey with Hashimoto’s and adrenal dysfunction. Learn about key supplements to aid in rebounding the adrenals, why minerals matter, and how simple foundational shifts in sleep and stress can make all the difference to getting your energy back.
About Dr. Izabella Wentz:
Dr. Izabella Wentz is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative
pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions. Her
passion stems from her own diagnosis with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009, following a
decade of debilitating symptoms.
As an accomplished author, Dr. Wentz has written several best-selling books, including
the New York Times best-seller "Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for
Finding and Treating the Root Cause," the protocol-based #1 New York Times
best-seller "Hashimoto's Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and
Getting Your Life Back," and the Wall Street Journal Bestseller "Hashimoto's Food
Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid
Health."
Her latest book, "The Adrenal Transformation Protocol," is set to be released on April
18th, 2023. The book focuses on resetting the body's stress response through targeted
safety signals and features a 4-week program that has already helped over 3,500
individuals. The program has an impressive success rate, with over 80% of participants
improving their brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, sleep issues, and libido.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Are you considering carnivore or wondering what all the hype is about? Want to know our thoughts on a meat only approach? Curious about the benefits as well as potential drawbacks? Join us as we burst the carnivore bubble and discuss 5 reasons why long term carnivore is not our jam!
In this episode, we weigh out the benefits as well as the reasons that all meat all the time is not ideal. While carnivore may be an appropriate short term solution in cases of autoimmune flare up or severe gut dysbiosis, we argue that this approach is not sustainable for the long haul. Learn about this plus 4 more reasons you won’t see us joining the carnivore camp in this episode!
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This episode is sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.
Are you or a family member dealing with Lyme Disease? Want to know what can be done on a functional level to address Lyme, coinfections and symptoms of concern? Tune in to hear us take a functional medicine approach to Lyme including testing, tips for prevention, treatment approaches and more!
In this episode, we dig into Lyme Disease including prevalence, common symptoms, why it often goes misdiagnosed and so much more. Learn why supporting the terrain of your body and a robust immune system is key in defending against Lyme and other pathogens. Plus learn about nutrients and botanicals that have been studied in Lyme and our approach to natural treatment.
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.
Do workouts leave you feeling sore or burned out? Want to know how to enhance recovery while getting great results? Tune in to hear us cover how to enhance your exercise recovery, considerations for pre and post workout, and why you should never skip the cool down!
In this episode we will cover diet, supplement, and lifestyle support to ensure you're getting your best bang for your buck in your workout. Learn what to eat pre and post workout, how to supplement for best results, and how to minimize soreness and prevent injury and burnout.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Does calcium cause kidney stones? Is Keto bad for bone health? Can you get enough calcium on a plant based diet?Is drinking coffee or tea bad for your bones? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more in this episode all about bone health and calcium myths!
It is believed that 1 in 3 women will experience an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime leading to a long and painful recovery process and debilitating medical bills. In this episode we share our top food as medicine and supplement strategies for supporting bone health, preventing and managing osteoporosis, and more.
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The interaction between dietary fructose and magnesium adversely affects macromineral homeostasis in men
Prospective association between added sugars and frailty in older adults
12 Week Keto Meal Plan
Neurohormone Lab
Exercise for preventing and treating osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
Milk basic protein: a novel protective function of milk against osteoporosis
Vitamin D Balanced Blend
Vitamin D Blood Spot Test
OsteoFactors
Relax and Regulate
Magnesium and Osteoporosis: Current State of Knowledge and Future Research Directions
Pure Collagen
Long-term effects of a very-low-carbohydrate weight-loss diet and an isocaloric low-fat diet on bone health in obese adults
Annals of Internal Medicine: Weight and metabolic outcomes after 2 years on a low-carbohydrate versus low-fat diet
The Journal of Pediatrics: Efficacy and safety of a high protein, low carbohydrate diet for weight loss in severely obese adolescents
Oxalate: effect on calcium absorbability
Coffee consumption and risk of fractures: a meta-analysis
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.
Are Your Habits Toxic?! Want to know our thoughts on vaping, chocolate, and wearable devices? What about eyelash extensions and gel nails? Tune in to hear us cover these common trends and habits that might be doing you more harm than good.
Not trying to burst anyone’s bubble, but in this episode we’ll be covering the dirty truth about 5 potentially toxic habits. We’ll discuss cost-benefit, risks, and whether you need to completely stop or whether there are things to mitigate. We’ll also share our favorite less toxic alternatives as well as supplement and lifestyle measures you can use to safeguard against the ill effects of these habits!
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code NATURALLYNOURISHED to save at fondbonebroth.com.
What is a food forest and why would you want to start one? Are lawns a total waste of space? How can you take steps toward ensuring your family’s food security? Tune in to hear us interview Jim Gale of Food Forest Abundance, a company whose mission is to build a free, healthy, and abundant society for generations to come.
In this episode, we discuss how to grow your own food, profit from produce, and create an abundant food ecosystem for generations to come! Jim shares why he would like to see food forests growing in every community and in every yard around the world and how we can make this vision a reality.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
You’ve heard us talk about doing a nutritionally supported detox, but what exactly does that mean? How can you love on your liver a little extra? How does moving your lymph support detox and drainage? Tune in to hear us discuss 5 Detox Fundamentals and how can you use targeted food and nutrients to support the biochemical processes of the body.
We are big proponents of supporting metabolic health with upregulating your detox pathways. In today’s episode we cover why you need to detox, the biochemical process of detoxification and 5 key fundamentals to ensure you are getting clinical outcomes. Just like the word KETO there are many right and wrong ways to do a nutritional detox so in this episode we are going to be breaking down why you should consider a 10-day detox as a quarterly approach, what nutritional detoxification is, and how to support detox with targeted nutrient focus.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code NATURALLYNOURISHED to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Is that pricey probiotic you buy every month really worth it? Do probiotics work? How do we select a good probiotic? Tune in to hear the answers to all this and more on this deep dive episode all about probiotics! We’ll demystify some of the brands you are wasting your money on, plus we’ll run you through our checklist of what to look for and what to avoid when selecting a probiotic!
In this episode, we cover some of the common drugstore brands of probiotics and you will be shocked to hear what is in them! We cover how to read a probiotic label (yes, they can be tricky!) to make sure you are getting your bang for your buck, plus we give you the scoop on the newly popular soil-based probiotics!
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.
Want to hear all about Ali’s new home? Curious about her garden and how she’s managing pests naturally? Want to know what the heck a wifi kill switch is and whether you should have one? Tune in to hear all this and more in this fun and light episode!
In this episode, we cover Ali’s move into her new home, including her intentional choices when it comes to flooring, EMF protection, food security and more. We also answer your burning questions about supplement safety in breastfeeding, medical freedom, why Ali is back on instagram and so much more! Plus things get a little spicy talking about oxalates and antinutrients and whether you need to worry about them…and we answer which is worse--gluten or seed oils!
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Are you stuck in a food rut? Struggling with meal planning? Need inspiration to hit your food-as-medicine goals while feeding your family? Tune in to hear us discuss how to keep your food-as-medicine interesting.
In this episode, we discuss how to mix up your meal planning while supporting your wellness goals. Get mouthwatering inspiration to make your weeknight hustle a snap along with ideas for more elaborate weekend meals to bring everyone together over food!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Have you heard of Breast Implant Illness? If you have implants, could they be making you sick? Tune in to hear us interview Dr. Robert Whitfield, a board certified plastic surgeon and expert in breast implant illness who now performs more explants than implants!
Breast Implant Illness (BII), according to Dr. Whitfield, is driven by an inflammatory response to the breast implant itself, or to bacteria (biofilms) that may grow on the breast implant surface or within the scar capsule. This inflammation can create a wide range of symptoms that patients experience after getting breast implants. In this episode, we dig into symptoms to look out for including chronic fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, joint pain and more. We discuss who is most susceptible to breast implant illness, how to determine if BII is driving your symptoms, when to consider explant and how you can support your body for best surgical outcomes.
Dr. Whitfield’s Bio:
Dr. Whitfield is an experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. He completed six years of surgical training at Indiana University Medical Center. He remained at the Indiana University Medical Center to complete his Plastic Surgery Residency and gained additional training in Microsurgery and Aesthetic Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Whitfield focuses on providing clients with nutritional guidance, nutraceutical advice, personal genetic predisposition screening, non-invasive radio frequency, minimally invasive radio frequency and surgical options for treatments all over the body. He has completed over 5000 breast procedures since 2004 including over 1100 breast implant removals with and without holistic transformations with fat transfer. He has the largest series of explant specimens with PCR testing. While serving as the President Elect of the Research Foundation he gave testimony at the FDA hearings in 2019 regarding Breast Implant Illness.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Want to hear Becki’s birth story? Curious about how home birth compares with the birthing center experience? Want to know how Becki prepared for a natural birth? Tune in to this special episode all about home birth and postpartum.
In this episode, Becki shares the details of Mabel’s birth. Learn about immune support during pregnancy, dealing with false labor, and how Miss Mabel made her way earthside! This episode also covers postpartum recovery, foods and supplements you will want on hand to ease postpartum pain, support breastfeeding, and beyond!
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This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Can keto support fertility? What are nutrients of focus when trying to conceive? How does stress, toxicity, and insulin resistance impact fertility? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more in this important episode for all who are thinking about conception or trying to conceive!
In this episode we discuss the role of the ketogenic diet in supporting fertility and explore the various mechanisms that support conception. We also discuss superfoods and supplement support to aid in egg health and optimizing fertility. Learn about supporting uterine lining health, how stress can be detrimental to your hormones, and why antioxidants are essential for egg and sperm health.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code NATURALLYNOURISHED to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Have you tried eating according to your menstrual cycle? Did you know that your metabolism, hunger, and energy can fluctuate during the different phases of your cycle? Tune in to how you can adjust diet, exercise, and supplementation to through menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase.
In this episode, we discuss the four phases of the menstrual cycle, common problems with each phase, and how to solve them by adjusting diet and supplementation. Learn when the best time to fast or do a detox is, when you should tone down your exercise and indulge in some extra calories, and when your creative energy will be at its peak. Plus hear us answer common questions about the menstrual cycle rapid fire--from how to support your body if you have an IUD to best supplements to regulate hormones and more!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Are you losing hair? Wondering how much loss is normal and when to be concerned? Looking for natural solutions to regrow healthy hair? Tune in to hear us discuss hair loss and thinning, from the cycles of hair growth, to why your hair might be falling out, to what you can do about it from a functional medicine perspective!
By age 50, over half of women will complain of hair loss and by age 35 we can see this impacting over 60% of men. If you’re losing hair, conventional treatments like Rogaine and Propecia or hiding under a baseball cap are far from the only options. In this episode, we unpack the different types of hair loss as well as main drivers, including stress, hormonal imbalance, nutrient deficiency, and genetics, and provide food as medicine and supplement solutions. Plus we discuss post-COVID hair loss, postpartum hair loss, and whether some of the buzzworthy products like Nutrafol are worth a try.
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This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
What is the true cause of atherosclerosis? How does imbalance in the autonomic nervous system cause heart disease? How can heart attacks happen without a blockage? What biomarkers are worth monitoring for understanding cardiovascular risk? Tune in to hear us explore all these questions and more with Dr. Stephen Hussey, a Chiropractor, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and heart health expert.
In this episode, we interview Dr. Stephen Hussey, author of Understanding The Heart. As a Type 1 Diabetic, Dr. Hussey knew he was at increased risk of heart disease from a young age and suffered a heart attack in his early 30s. He made it his mission to learn everything he could about the heart and share it with the masses. Learn about the origins of heart disease, why heart attacks happen, and what you can do to modify your risk in this enlightening episode.
About Dr. Stephen Hussey:
Dr. Stephen Hussey MS, DC is a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner. He attained both his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, OR. He is a health coach, speaker, and the author of two books on health; The Health Evolution: Why Understanding Evolution is the Key to Vibrant Health and Understanding The Heart: Surprising Insights Into The Evolutionary Origins Of Heart Disease - And Why It Matters. Dr. Hussey guides clients from around the world back to health by using the latest research and health attaining strategies. In his down time, he likes to be outdoors, play sports, read, write, and travel.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Heart attacks in young people are on the rise, with one recent study noting a 30% increase in people ages 25 to 44. Why are these numbers so high? What is myocarditis and is that contributing to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome? Tune in to hear us discuss the recent uptick in heart attacks, sudden deaths, and myocarditis as well as risk factors and what you can do to stay healthy!
We continue to see collapsing athletes and otherwise healthy adults “dying suddenly” along with the rise of myocarditis in youth. In this episode we discuss how myocarditis or inflammation of the heart continues to increase over the past 3 years. While this is scary, there are things we can do to reduce the risk including reducing oxidative stress, preventing clot formation, enhancing antioxidant status, and focusing on certain nutrients that support the heart.
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This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Do you know your homocysteine level? What can homocysteine tell us about our methylation and overall health status? How can you lower elevated homocysteine? If it seems like we’re speaking a foreign language, don’t worry, we break it all down in today’s episode all about this important biomarker!
Elevated homocysteine levels can be brought on by gene mutations like MTHFR as well as medications, poor diet, toxin exposure, hormone imbalances, and stress. B vitamins from our food and supplements act as methyl donors that help keep your body's homocysteine at healthy levels and methylation working optimally. Learn how to assess homocysteine, what elevated levels mean, and how you can lower them with diet, lifestyle and supplementation!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Did you catch last week’s episode on Food-as-Medicine for Mental Health? Want to know what nutrients to focus on to improve anxiety and depression? Curious about the birth control mental health link? Tune in for part 2 on this important topic where we bring to light evidence-based nutritional interventions to help resolve anxiety, depression and mental health concerns from the root cause.
In this episode, we dig into supporting optimal mental health with food and high quality supplements. Learn about the Vitamin C and depression connection, how B vitamins and methylation play a role, and the undeniable evidence that magnesium deficiency drives mood disturbance. Plus hear us discuss zinc, the problem with copper IUDs, how birth control may drive depression and anxiety and more!
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code NATURALLYNOURISHED to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Are you or a loved one dealing with depression, anxiety or mental illness? Are you looking for natural solutions? Want to know how eliminating gluten, balancing blood sugar, or going keto can help? Tune in to hear us discuss the role of inflammation in brain dysfunction and how you can use diet to support mental health
An estimated 20-30% of adults experience some form of mental illness with those numbers steadily increasing from 2020 on, especially among 18-24 year olds. Whether you or someone you know deals with anxiety, depression or another mental health diagnosis, this episode provides practical information on how to remove inflammatory foods, balance blood sugar, and use a Mediterranean ketogenic approach to support balanced mood and beyond!
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.
Have you heard the new guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics on childhood obesity? If you have, you are likely as astounded and outraged as we are to hear drug therapy and bariatric surgery recommended to children as a way to manage the growing problem of childhood obesity. Tune in to hear us break down the new guidelines and offer sustainable, cost-affordable solutions for families.
Obesity currently affects about 20% of children and 42% of adults, and we agree this is a problem that needs to be faced head on. However, recommending drugs and weight loss surgery to children without offering any guidance on diet and exercise is just not a sustainable solution. In fact, the AAP guidance could have devastating effects on children while, no surprise, driving big profits for pharma. Learn how carb awareness, low carb, and detox support can be appropriate for overweight and obese children, creating whole body wellness for a lifetime. Plus we discuss the role of nutrient deficiency, essential supplementation, exercise and more in combating this multifaceted issue.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
With all of the new non-caloric sweeteners coming to market like monkfruit and allulose, has our position changed? Are we still a hard no on non-caloric sweeteners? When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is…spoiler alert: we still hate non-caloric sweeteners and recommend against their use! Tune in to learn why!
In this episode, we unpack new research on the impacts of non-caloric sweeteners. From their impact on insulin secretion to the way they can wreak havoc on the microbiome to how they can trick the palate and actually cause weight gain, we tell you the whole truth about these substances and why they have no business in your body! Plus learn how our keto approach allows for use of real food sweeteners and hear why using a banana or raw honey in a recipe might not kick you out of ketosis!
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.
Did you know that testosterone is on the decline, particularly in American men?! What is causing this rapid decline and is this a threat to the future of the human population? What are the top killers of testosterone and how can we rebound? What foods, lifestyle shifts and nutrients can support healthy testosterone levels? Tune in to hear us answer all this and more in this important episode!
Testosterone levels have steadily declined in the U.S. over the past few decades, leaving the average 70 year old American male with significantly lower levels than a 100 year old Okinawan male by comparison. Not only have levels declined relative to men in other countries, American men have seen a more rapid decline year over year, leaving men who turned 65 in 2002 with substantially lower levels than men who turned 65 in 1987, for example. In this episode, we’ll take a deep dive into these trends and discuss drivers of low testosterone, from poor diet to sedentary lifestyles to Vitamin D deficiency and so much more.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
You’ve probably heard us mention glutathione, but what exactly is it and what does it do? How do you know if you are deficient in it? What forms can you supplement with and how does NAC impact glutathione status? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and much more all about glutathione!
In this episode, we’re talking all about what Ali has come to call the matriarch of all the antioxidants---glutathione. Listen for a deep dive on symptoms of deficiency, concerns with depletion, the influence on pandemic, viruses in general and respiratory health. Plus we’ll get into how NAC impacts glutathione status, glutathione as a breathing treatment, and our favorite glutathione rich foods!
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This episode is sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.
Can MS and other neurological conditions be impacted by diet and lifestyle? Do vegetables help or hurt when dealing with autoimmune disease? What needs to be removed from the diet in order to create whole body healing? Tune in to hear us interview the one and only Dr. Terry Wahls about her journey from tilt-recline wheelchair back to riding a bike to work daily and how she used a paleo diet to beat MS.
In this episode, we discuss supplementation with MS, why The Wahls Protocol includes 9 cups of vegetables, and how to improve vegetable tolerance. Plus, we talk about Dr. Wahl’s research and an opportunity to participate in her upcoming study!
About Dr. Wahls:
Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine, The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles (paperback), and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions.
She conducts clinical trials that test the effect of nutrition and lifestyle interventions to treat MS and other progressive health problems. Learn more about Dr. Wahls’ clinical trials here. She also teaches the public and medical community about the healing power of the Paleo diet and therapeutic lifestyle changes that restore health and vitality to our citizens. She hosts a Wahls Protocol Seminar every August where anyone can learn how to implement the Protocol with ease and success. Follow her on Facebook (Terry Wahls MD) and on Twitter at @TerryWahls.
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.
Oh, oh, oh Ozempic? By now you’ve probably heard the catchy jingle on TV or heard about the newest weight loss drug phenomenon that has the Kardashians looking downright skinny these days. But what exactly is Ozempic? Is it safe? Does it have side effects and is it a solution for long lasting weight loss or just another too good to be true ploy by big pharma? Tune in to hear us answer all these questions and more!
In this episode, we break down the mechanism of action of Ozempic or Wegovy. You will learn all about GLP-1, how this peptide is normally produced in the body, and how overriding the body’s signals with this injectable drug can be downright dangerous. Plus, we’ll compare this “wonder drug” to a food-as-medicine ketosis approach and teach you why the quick fix isn’t always the best solution!
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This episode is sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.
Can nature be medicine? What is forest bathing? Sure, being in nature feels good, but can it really contribute to improved health outcomes? Tune in to hear us discuss the research supported benefits of spending time in nature, from reduction of cortisol, to improved immune function, to increased antioxidant function and more!
For most of human history, we have evolved and lived in natural environments. Only in recent history have we started to spend the majority of our time in urban spaces, and this may be having a detrimental effect on human health. In this episode, we cover the multitude of reasons you need to get out in nature, how you can creatively bring nature into your daily routine even if you live in a city, and why a forest bathing session might be just what your body needs!
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This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with fibromyalgia? Looking for natural solutions to this chronic pain condition? Tune in to hear us discuss symptoms of fibromyalgia, causes and risk factors, as well as how to treat it with a functional medicine approach!
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Over 6 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia symptoms, 90 percent of whom are women. In this deep dive episode, we discuss the connection of low serotonin to chronic pain, whether or not fibromyalgia is autoimmune, and how conventional approaches fall short. You will learn how a gluten free diet can reduce symptoms, key nutrients to replete when dealing with fibromyalgia, and how adding in exercise can help improve quality of life.
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This episode is sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also that's chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.
Want to know how to shed belly fat? Curious about our favorite water filter? Need supplement recommendations for teenagers? Tune in to this grab bag of listener questions to hear us talk about a little bit of everything!
This episode covers a range of topics from dementia, to maintaining a healthy weight with pregnancy, to ensuring you meet your protein goals, to best gluten-free baking flour blends, what’s on our holiday wish list and so much more!
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How to Shed Belly Fat
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This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
What exactly is biodynamic gardening? How can we work with nature to create healthy soil and plants? What does burying a cow horn have to do with anything? Tune in to Ali and Becki’s interview with Tammy Kattner of Hamilton Pool Farm and Vineyards to learn all this and more!
In this fascinating interview, Tammy shares how Hamilton Pool Farm and Vineyards got its start, how she approaches farming from a biodynamic perspective, and how you can apply this to your home garden. Learn about irrigation, how to buy seeds, ways to enrich the soil that are anything but conventional, and so much more!
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Tammy Kattner has always had a deep love and passion for the natural world. Growing up in Southern California, she would spend as much time outdoors as possible, often frequenting the beach, mountains, Yosemite National Park, and developing a strong desire to live off the land. Connection to the wild has always been her compass.
Tammy holds a B.A. in Social Science with an emphasis in environmentalism, a teaching degree and a Master's in Education. She has over 20+ years working within the holistic health arena, including nutrition, fitness therapy, teaching, re-wilding, nature immersion, herbalism and regenerative & biodynamic based farming. All of these elements have brought her to building her dream at Hamilton Pool Farms - where she has co-created a regenerative, permaculture & biodynamic farm, with a Farm School and education program that connects over hundreds students with gardening, food sourcing, sustainably and nature skills.
Tammy is a mother of five children who have always been her inspiration for a more natural world. She enjoys bee-keeping her apiary at the farm, loving on her sweet Golden Doodle farm dog, and connecting with nature as she develops the farm culture while teaching a more sustainable & natural way of living.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
This episode is also sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also that's chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.
Are you still putting the finishing touches on your holiday menu? Need some inspiration that will convince your family that real food can taste good once and for all? Looking for some tips to navigate the holidays and stay on track? Tune in to get Ali’s top tips for holiday survival and best practices for incorporating both mindful indulgence and nutrient density in your menu planning.
In this episode, Ali and Becki will definitely make you drool with their holiday menu inspiration! Learn about ways to incorporate greens into your Thanksgiving meal, choosing quality fats and why we love nut flour. Plus eating nose to tail, holiday survival supplement essentials, and how to navigate conversations about the “bad season” with family and friends!
Welcome to episode 318, today we are talking about staying on track through the holiday season and how you can incorporate food as medicine into your celebrations this year! We’ll cover some yummy holiday menu inspiration, supplement strategy for cruising through the holidays stress free, and more!
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.
Are you still putting the finishing touches on your holiday menu? Need some inspiration that will convince your family that real food can taste good once and for all? Looking for some tips to navigate the holidays and stay on track? Tune in to get Ali’s top tips for holiday survival and best practices for incorporating both mindful indulgence and nutrient density in your menu planning.
In this episode, Ali and Becki will definitely make you drool with their holiday menu inspiration! Learn about ways to incorporate greens into your Thanksgiving meal, choosing quality fats and why we love nut flour. Plus eating nose to tail, holiday survival supplement essentials, and how to navigate conversations about the “bad season” with family and friends!
Welcome to episode 318, today we are talking about staying on track through the holiday season and how you can incorporate food as medicine into your celebrations this year! We’ll cover some yummy holiday menu inspiration, supplement strategy for cruising through the holidays stress free, and more!
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.
Are you getting your 2-3 cups leafy greens daily? Need some inspiration to switch things up for the fall and winter season? Curious about consuming leafy greens if you have a thyroid condition, are on a blood thinner, or don’t tolerate greens well? Tune in to this fun and light episode where we break down the reasons to get your greens, what to do if not tolerating them, and how to make this a daily reality!
In this episode, we remind listeners of all the reasons to get your greens in on a daily basis. From unique phytonutrients like kampherol, to gut-supporting compounds like sulfoquinovose, to important vitamins and minerals, we discuss the benefits of leafy greens. For those not tolerating greens well, we discuss changing up preparation techniques, troubleshooting gut issues, and food sensitivities. Get inspired with food as medicine recipes to get your 2-3 cups daily with no excuses!
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This episode is sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also that's chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.
Are you getting your 2-3 cups leafy greens daily? Need some inspiration to switch things up for the fall and winter season? Curious about consuming leafy greens if you have a thyroid condition, are on a blood thinner, or don’t tolerate greens well? Tune in to this fun and light episode where we break down the reasons to get your greens, what to do if not tolerating them, and how to make this a daily reality!
In this episode, we remind listeners of all the reasons to get your greens in on a daily basis. From unique phytonutrients like kampherol, to gut-supporting compounds like sulfoquinovose, to important vitamins and minerals, we discuss the benefits of leafy greens. For those not tolerating greens well, we discuss changing up preparation techniques, troubleshooting gut issues, and food sensitivities. Get inspired with food as medicine recipes to get your 2-3 cups daily with no excuses!
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Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also that's chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.
Are you curious about building muscle on a ketogenic diet? Want insight from a competitive bodybuilder on diet vs. exercise, intermittent fasting, and breaking the viscous diet cycle? Just looking to add some resistance training to your routine? Tune in to hear us interview Robert Sikes aka Keto Savage, a lifetime natural bodybuilder, about his journey from the unhealthy world of “bro-dieting” to finding keto and never looking back!
Even if you’re not a bodybuilder (because most of us are not!), this episode is filled with nuggets of wisdom for anyone looking to ramp up their exercise performance or simply add more movement to their daily life! Robert is the real deal and one of our favorite humans in the keto community with his down-to-earth approach and no excuses attitude. Just listening to him will inspire you to take things to the next level as he shares his approach to reverse dieting, best resistance exercises for women, staying consistent through the holidays and more! Plus hear his perspective on parenting and food introduction for his sweet new baby!
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More about Robert Sikes:
Robert Orion Sikes is a lifetime natural, competitive bodybuilder. He started training as a junior in high school weighing a whopping 115 pounds. In the beginning, he followed traditional, “bro-dieting” wisdom which consisted of eating 6 or 7 meals a day filled with carbohydrates and very high protein. This nutritional protocol led to a downward spiral of health issues and disordered eating.
After his third bodybuilding competition, Robert decided to try something new and began experimenting with a high fat, strict ketogenic approach to bodybuilding. He formulated his own approach to contest prep nutrition leveraging keto and earned his pro-status with bodybuilding in 2017.
He has since dedicated his life to learning and teaching others the benefits of following a well formulated, ketogenic lifestyle. The lessons learned led to his creation of the Keto Brick, a 1,000 calorie, ketogenic performance meal. The Brick was never meant to be a product sold to the public. Robert just created it for his own personal use during his competition prep. However, after featuring it on a YouTube video, he received a ton of interest around the Brick and decided to jump in with both feet to make it into a viable business. After countless late nights and a never ending grind, the business took off and has since become a wild success!
Robert now works alongside his wife Crystal and their amazing team to continually create content and Bricks and add a ton of value within this community. His mission is, and will continue to be, empowering others to believe in themselves and truly tap into their full potential by optimizing their body and mind.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Are you in need of some new meal prep ideas? Want some tricks for staying consistent and inspired with food as medicine? Just want us to tell you what to eat? Tune in to hear us discuss mixing up your meal plan, how to structure your week, and how to bust out of a food rut in this fun and light episode!
In this episode, we discuss keeping things interesting while sticking to your food as medicine goals and feeding your family. Learn about our favorite recipes, how to maximize kitchen space, and how to get into a meal prep flow that doesn’t feel like a full time job! Plus hear what we are making these days and get some ideas of how Becki stocked her freezer for postpartum!
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Episode 228: Exploring your Macros and Meal Planning
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code ALIMILLERRD at nutrisense.io/alimillerrd. Check out this episode with Kara of Nutrisense on why we find a CGM to be such an amazing tool!
What’s your poop telling you? If you are dealing with longstanding GI issues, have a recent diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease, or are just curious about the health of your gut, you might consider a stool test! A comprehensive, functional stool analysis provides insight into good, neutral and bad bacteria populations, yeast, parasites, virus and more. It also includes markers of how well you digest and absorb your food, inflammatory markers, and indicators of leaky gut.
In this episode, we break down the reasons you might consider a stool test, how this test is done, and what it includes. We walk through a case study of a sample panel and give direct insight into how to manage pathogen overgrowth, rebound the gut lining, improve absorption and so much more. Plus we compare our stool test to some of the direct to consumer options on the market and provide an exclusive discount code for podcast listeners!
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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.
Are you curious about genetic risk factors for breast cancer? Want to know how you can influence genes like BRCA and COMT? Looking for a deep dive on estrogen metabolism? Tune in to hear us cover updates on breast cancer, risk factors, and functional approaches to breast health.
In this episode, we discuss Ali’s work on an NIH study back in 2015 and what has changed since then in the world of breast cancer research and prevention. Learn why supporting detoxification is so important, why flax seeds are superior to soy, and why lymphatic drainage and breast massage need to become a part of your regular routine!
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Want to know how to break through a weight loss plateau? Need a simple trick to stop cravings in their tracks? Looking to shake things up and try some new recipes? Tune in to hear us interview 3x repeat guest Dr. Anna Cabeca about her new book, MenuPause.
In this episode, Dr. Anna Cabeca will once again wow you with her hormone and metabolic health knowledge, digging into carb cycling, busting cravings, the acid-alkaline balance and more. She will also make your mouth water with keto-friendly recipes like tabbouleh, kefta and almond fig scones. Plus earn why keto isn’t just a “good idea” for perimenopausal and menopausal women--it’s mandatory as Dr. Cabeca says!
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Dr. Anna Cabeca, known as The Girlfriend Doctor, is a triple-board certified, Emory University trained, OB/GYN. She speaks from experience. She has risen from her own ashes of personal tragedy that spiraled into depression from not one but two rounds of menopause, weight gain, hair loss and many other debilitating symptoms. Her journey led her around the world to learn about true health and natural healing. Dr. Anna came away empowered with the knowledge that modern medical training and research, combined with time-tested wisdom and remedies, will yield indisputable results.
Dr. Anna is an author of two best-selling books: The Hormone Fix, a groundbreaking holistic lifestyle program for menopausal woman and Keto- Green 16, a comprehensive nutritional plan to staying healthy and slim, at any age. She has also spent years developing and perfecting a complete suite of life-changing products and programs. Everything Dr. Anna develops is part of her own daily routine and based on her exhaustive research and never-ending quest to find solutions that help women reclaim their vibrancy, sexuality, health and happiness.
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This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Curious about what Ali did on her recent sabbatical? Want to know what’s going on with the Naturally Nourished Market and Ali’s homestead project? Need some inspiration to move into action in your own life? Tune in to hear Ali’s updates and reflections after taking some time off (sort of!) to ground and reflect!
In this episode, Ali shares what she has been up to in her personal life, from launching a new venture to rooting in community, to building a dream homestead!
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code ALIMILLERRD at nutrisense.io/alimillerrd. Check out this episode with Kara of Nutrisense on why we find a CGM to be such an amazing tool!
Curious about what Ali did on her recent sabbatical? Want to know what’s going on with the Naturally Nourished Market and Ali’s homestead project? Need some inspiration to move into action in your own life? Tune in to hear Ali’s updates and reflections after taking some time off (sort of!) to ground and reflect!
In this episode, Ali shares what she has been up to in her personal life, from launching a new venture to rooting in community, to building a dream homestead!
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Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code ALIMILLERRD at nutrisense.io/alimillerrd. Check out this episode with Kara of Nutrisense on why we find a CGM to be such an amazing tool!
Do you deal with headaches or migraines? Not sure what is causing them or how to get lasting relief? Want natural solutions instead of the conventional over the counters and prescriptions that come with a ton of side effects? Tune in to hear us discuss root causes of headaches and how to treat them, from the occasional headache to the monthly hormonal migraine to the more severe and debilitating migraines.
In this episode, we discuss common drivers of headaches and migraines from food sensitivities to hormonal imbalance to nutrient deficiency and more. Learn why keto has a promising role for migraine sufferers, why you might want to rethink the frequent NSAID use, and what you can use instead when a headache strikes!
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Do you deal with headaches or migraines? Not sure what is causing them or how to get lasting relief? Want natural solutions instead of the conventional over the counters and prescriptions that come with a ton of side effects? Tune in to hear us discuss root causes of headaches and how to treat them, from the occasional headache to the monthly hormonal migraine to the more severe and debilitating migraines.
In this episode, we discuss common drivers of headaches and migraines from food sensitivities to hormonal imbalance to nutrient deficiency and more. Learn why keto has a promising role for migraine sufferers, why you might want to rethink the frequent NSAID use, and what you can use instead when a headache strikes!
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Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Already feeling the overwhelm with kids back to school? Running short on lunchbox ideas or burning out on easy breakfasts? Want to know how to support your little (and bigger) ones for a healthy school year? Tune in to hear us answer all your burning back to school and kid-related questions!
In this episode, we answer listener questions on everything from navigating difficult food conversations with your child’s school, to what supplements to send with college-aged kids, to whether parasite cleanses are appropriate for kids and more! Plus hear the highlights of Miss Stella’s summer, what she is most excited about going into first grade, and her advice to Noah as he starts preschool.
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This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Already feeling the overwhelm with kids back to school? Running short on lunchbox ideas or burning out on easy breakfasts? Want to know how to support your little (and bigger) ones for a healthy school year? Tune in to hear us answer all your burning back to school and kid-related questions!
In this episode, we answer listener questions on everything from navigating difficult food conversations with your child’s school, to what supplements to send with college-aged kids, to whether parasite cleanses are appropriate for kids and more! Plus hear the highlights of Miss Stella’s summer, what she is most excited about going into first grade, and her advice to Noah as he starts preschool.
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Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Are you dealing with long haul symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, or digestive distress? Want to understand the COVID-microbiome connection? In need of a reset to put long haul symptoms in the past? Tune in to hear us explore the reasons some deal with long term effects including microbiome imbalance, oxidative stress, and more.
In this episode, we discuss the 50+ reported long term effects of COVID that may impact daily life. Learn how an imbalance microbiome can predispose to COVID severity, and how lasting changes in the gut flora can drive long haul symptoms and unfavorable digestive changes. Plus hear up to date recommendations on reducing viral replication and supporting your system should you get the dreaded C-word yet again in this endemic phase!
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Are you dealing with long haul symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, or digestive distress? Want to understand the COVID-microbiome connection? In need of a reset to put long haul symptoms in the past? Tune in to hear us explore the reasons some deal with long term effects including microbiome imbalance, oxidative stress, and more.
In this episode, we discuss the 50+ reported long term effects of COVID that may impact daily life. Learn how an imbalance microbiome can predispose to COVID severity, and how lasting changes in the gut flora can drive long haul symptoms and unfavorable digestive changes. Plus hear up to date recommendations on reducing viral replication and supporting your system should you get the dreaded C-word yet again in this endemic phase!
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Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Why does soil health matter and what does it have to do with food security? How is erosion and reliance on inputs like fertilizers and pesticides affecting our food supply? How can farmers and ranchers shift to a regenerative agriculture model? Tune in to hear our guest Allen Williams answer all these questions and more in this deep dive episode on soil health, regenerative farming, and beyond!
In this episode, we interview Allen Williams, a 6th generation farmer and self-described “recovering academic”. After 15 years in academia and over 40 publications authored, Allen returned to regenerative farming with an emphasis on whole farm and ranch planning. He provides a wealth of knowledge on the principles of soil health, the interconnectedness of all life, and busts myths about carbon sequestering in this not-to-be missed episode, whether you are a home gardener, a farmer or rancher, or just a conscious consumer!
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More About Allen Williams:
Allen Williams is a 6th generation family farmer and founding partner of Understanding Ag, the Soil Health Academy, and Regenified. He has consulted with more than 4000 farmers and ranchers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and 30+ other countries, on individual operations ranging from a few acres to over 2 million acres.
He is a “recovering academic”, having served 15 years on the faculty at Louisiana Tech University and Mississippi State University. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Animal Science from Clemson University and a Ph.D. in Genetics and Physiology from LSU. He has authored more than 400 scientific and popular press articles, and is an invited speaker at regional, national, and international conferences and symposia.
Allen and his colleagues specialize in whole farm & ranch planning based on the concept of regenerative agriculture. They have worked in all 50 U.S. States and a total of 34 countries. In the U.S. they are currently working across 32 million acres in regenerative transition.
He has been featured in the Carbon Nation film series, Carbon Cowboys, on the Dr. Oz show, ABC Food Forecast News, and in A Regenerative Secret, The Farmer’s Footprint film series and the Sacred Cow film series.
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code ALIMILLERRD at nutrisense.io/alimillerrd
Why does soil health matter and what does it have to do with food security? How is erosion and reliance on inputs like fertilizers and pesticides affecting our food supply? How can farmers and ranchers shift to a regenerative agriculture model? Tune in to hear our guest Allen Williams answer all these questions and more in this deep dive episode on soil health, regenerative farming, and beyond!
In this episode, we interview Allen Williams, a 6th generation farmer and self-described “recovering academic”. After 15 years in academia and over 40 publications authored, Allen returned to regenerative farming with an emphasis on whole farm and ranch planning. He provides a wealth of knowledge on the principles of soil health, the interconnectedness of all life, and busts myths about carbon sequestering in this not-to-be missed episode, whether you are a home gardener, a farmer or rancher, or just a conscious consumer!
Also in this episode:
More About Allen Williams:
Allen Williams is a 6th generation family farmer and founding partner of Understanding Ag, the Soil Health Academy, and Regenified. He has consulted with more than 4000 farmers and ranchers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and 30+ other countries, on individual operations ranging from a few acres to over 2 million acres.
He is a “recovering academic”, having served 15 years on the faculty at Louisiana Tech University and Mississippi State University. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Animal Science from Clemson University and a Ph.D. in Genetics and Physiology from LSU. He has authored more than 400 scientific and popular press articles, and is an invited speaker at regional, national, and international conferences and symposia.
Allen and his colleagues specialize in whole farm & ranch planning based on the concept of regenerative agriculture. They have worked in all 50 U.S. States and a total of 34 countries. In the U.S. they are currently working across 32 million acres in regenerative transition.
He has been featured in the Carbon Nation film series, Carbon Cowboys, on the Dr. Oz show, ABC Food Forecast News, and in A Regenerative Secret, The Farmer’s Footprint film series and the Sacred Cow film series.
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code ALIMILLERRD at nutrisense.io/alimillerrd
Is it safe to intermittent fast during pregnancy? What about doing keto while pregnant? What are the essential supplements for growing a super baby? Tune in to hear these questions and many more answered in this pregnancy grab bag Q&A episode!
As Becki approaches her due date, we’re answering all your burning questions about pregnancy, natural birth, preparing for postpartum and more! Hear our thoughts on placental encapsulation, homebirth preparation, coping with stress during pregnancy and so much more. Plus get tips for coping with morning sickness and learn how Becki used a CGM to opt out of gestational diabetes screening.
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Is it safe to intermittent fast during pregnancy? What about doing keto while pregnant? What are the essential supplements for growing a super baby? Tune in to hear these questions and many more answered in this pregnancy grab bag Q&A episode!
As Becki approaches her due date, we’re answering all your burning questions about pregnancy, natural birth, preparing for postpartum and more! Hear our thoughts on placental encapsulation, homebirth preparation, coping with stress during pregnancy and so much more. Plus get tips for coping with morning sickness and learn how Becki used a CGM to opt out of gestational diabetes screening.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
It’s hard to believe that KetoCon is already over a month behind us and we’re still riding the high from co-hosting a pre-party with Redmond Real Salt, hanging with keto pals old and new, and of course Ali getting to share cutting edge keto science on the medical panel and main stage! Tune in to hear our recap of the entire magical weekend, from the trends in keto to our new favorite products to why we STILL won’t get behind non-caloric sweeteners!
In this episode, we discuss why keto isn’t going anywhere anytime soon and continues to be one of our most highly recommended lifestyles when looking for weight loss, improved metabolic health, hormone reset and more! Learn about the keto immune connection and new information Ali shared in her keynote lecture. Plus hear about all the yummy things we got to eat and get some discount codes for new products we loved!
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This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
It’s hard to believe that KetoCon is already over a month behind us and we’re still riding the high from co-hosting a pre-party with Redmond Real Salt, hanging with keto pals old and new, and of course Ali getting to share cutting edge keto science on the medical panel and main stage! Tune in to hear our recap of the entire magical weekend, from the trends in keto to our new favorite products to why we STILL won’t get behind non-caloric sweeteners!
In this episode, we discuss why keto isn’t going anywhere anytime soon and continues to be one of our most highly recommended lifestyles when looking for weight loss, improved metabolic health, hormone reset and more! Learn about the keto immune connection and new information Ali shared in her keynote lecture. Plus hear about all the yummy things we got to eat and get some discount codes for new products we loved!
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This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
We hear about electrolytes all the time, but what exactly are they? What happens when electrolytes are out of balance? Where should you start with electrolyte replenishment? Tune in to hear us cover best food sources of electrolytes, why salt is GOOD for you, and what we think about some of the leading electrolyte products on the market.
In this episode, we discuss symptoms and drivers of electrolyte imbalance as well as why it is important to lead with food first when it comes to electrolyte replacement! Learn about the delicate balance of hydration, what intercellular and extracellular fluid mean, and how you can get more salt in the diet. Plus learn about our favorite electrolyte rich recipes for staying balanced and hydrated!
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
“We all say we would die for our children--but would you LIVE for your children?” Matt Beaudreau really got us thinking with that one…and so much more solid gold he delivers in this episode. As the founder of Acton Academy, a school that utilizes the Socratic method, Matt might just be one of our very favorite podcast guests to date! Tune in to hear us pick his brain on intentional parenting, instilling personal responsibility, and raising free range kids while avoiding the dangerous traps of conveyor belt schooling!
In this episode, we interview Matt on where education has gone wrong, the difference between systemic schooling and real education, and how to unschool our kids. Learn how he started a school based on self-direction and asking questions that completely bucks the norm of education in this country and be inspired to make shifts in your parenting to support character development and independence.
More About Matt Beaudreau:
As a Keynote Speaker, Consultant, and Coach to organizations around the world, Matt has a reputation as a provocative thought leader in educational and personal development practices. He is a two-time featured TEDx speaker and he was named Corporate Trainer of the Year at Stanford University, having spoken to over 250,000 people across the world.
In 2017, Matt Beaudreau Founded Acton Academy Placer; a school that utilizes the Socratic method, with an emphasis on self-direction and cultivating confident, independent young people with a strong sense of character and personal responsibility. He has since helped to open multiple campuses around the world.
Pulling from his experience in the Acton model, in January of 2021, Matt co-founded Apogee Strong with Tim Kennedy, a mentorship program designed for young men from 12 to 22 to take on challenges presented by men who have come before them, in order to learn to lead. It is a right of passage through mentorship, action, and self-discovery so that young men can become true leaders.
His podcast, The Essential 11, is also geared towards emerging leaders, garnering advice from the world's leaders in business, sports, music and entertainment.
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code ALIMILLERRD at nutrisense.io/alimillerrd
Is your baby’s baby-soft skin suddenly not so baby-soft? Dealing with eczema or cradle cap for the littles or rashes and irritable skin for older kids? Want to know what we use on our children’s skin and how we deal with bumps, bites, sunburns and more? Tune in to hear us discuss kids skin health and how you can support your child’s skin from the inside out!
In this episode, we dive into common skin health concerns from infants through pre-teens. Learn when to dig deeper into microbiome imbalance, how to support your child’s skin barrier, and what you can do on a supplemental, diet and topical level for common issues. Plus we cover what to keep on hand for insect bites and stings, sunburn and rashes, as well as Noah and Stella’s skincare routines.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Can cured meat, more specifically salami, possibly be healthy? What should you look for when selecting cured meat? How often can you eat it? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more in this interview with Anthony and Kazmira Pedonesi of The Salumeria.
The Salumeria provides the most nutritious pork based protein in the form of salumi. Their hogs are peacefully grazing on a 250-acre pasture in Rockdale, Texas. In this episode, you will learn how Anthony has carried on a family tradition while shifting to regenerative farming practices and creating a cured meat product that you can safely eat every day! From the diet of their hogs, to the swiss chard used in curing, to the attention to detail in all their recipes, this family business story will inspire you and leave your mouth watering!
More about The Salumeria:
Anthony comes from a long line of salumi makers, originating in Rome, Italy. His family bartered and traded for other goods with their salumi. After many hard years in IT and finance, Anthony and Kazmira decided to take the leap into the family business as their son Declan was eager to learn the ropes.
Whether it was a young Anthony making salami with his father on the picnic table with a hand crank meat grinder, or a young Gerardo butchering a goat with his uncle for a festive occasion. The Salumeria was born inside of its founders at a young age. Traditions and recipes passed down for generations have inspired us.
The experience as children seeded a romantic idea of sharing this craft, but it was having our own families that solidified the need to build a salumeria. Taking what we had learned and turning it into a passion for our children has become the greatest adventure of our lives.
We don’t measure success by how many pounds of salumi leave the curing chamber, but rather how much joy we observe in our children as the meat cures. The Salumeria has become synonymous with la famiglia, and we are happy to invite your family to be a part of ours.
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code ALIMILLERRD at nutrisense.io/alimillerrd
Is your child dealing with digestive issues? Want to know how to treat common concerns like constipation, diarrhea or belly aches naturally? Curious what digestion has to do with bedwetting? Tune in to hear us cover all things kids and digestion, from resolving infant colic to easing tummy aches to more serious conditions like FPIES and beyond.
In this episode, Ali and Becki drill down on common digestive issues starting from birth through preteen and teenage years. Learn what to have in your farmacy for occasional constipation complaints, foodborne illness, and even those nasty gut bugs like norovirus. Plus get insight into how to supplement kids for ongoing digestive resilience and a proactive approach to support their digestion as they grow!
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
What exactly is the vascular system? What are the causes and risk factors for vascular disease? Are there natural approaches to prevent blood clots, atherosclerosis, and vein issues? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more as we take a deep dive into the vascular system.
The vascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is made up of vessels that carry blood and lymph throughout the body. This includes our arteries, veins, and capillaries. Vascular disease can range from life threatening conditions like, atherosclerosis, aneurysm and blood clots to less severe issues such as varicose and spider veins, Raynaud’s syndrome and more. Learn about natural ways including diet, lifestyle, and supplementation to prevent these issues and keep your vascular system healthy and thriving.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
What exactly is the lymphatic system? What effect does it have on disease process? How do you stimulate your lymph? We answer all these questions and more in this deep dive episode all about the lymphatic system.
In this episode, we discuss the function of the lymphatic system, location of lymph nodes in the body, and how you can optimize lymphatic function. Whether dealing with arthritis, skin conditions, or chronic fatigue, or just seeing stagnant detox function with fluid retention, this episode will give you the tools you need to move that lymph! From dry brushing and gua sha, to castor oil packs and best movement approach, you’ll learn how to stimulate detox and prevent disease. Plus we cover best supplements and a food as medicine to supporting your lymphatic system.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Could you be B-Vitamin deficient? Curious about the different B family vitamins and what they do in the body? Want to know more about assessment for deficiency and supplementation? Tune in to hear a deep dive on B vitamins, from what they are and what they do in the body, how to get them in the diet, and when to consider supplementation.
In this episode, we cover the 8 different B Vitamins and walk through each one, from symptoms of deficiency, to function in the body, to best food sources. B vitamins are often burned out under stress, alcohol consumption, and with gut malabsorption as well as dysbiosis. Learn about how B-Vitamin status is impacted by methylation, how to assess deficiency, and even why your B Complex might turn your pee yellow!
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This episode is sponsored by KetoCon! I am so excited to share that I will be speaking at/attending KetoCon Austin on July 8 - 10 this summer! KetoCon is an annual event held at the Palmer Event Center in Austin, TX. It is the largest event in the U.S. focused solely on the science and stories of living a ketogenic diet and lifestyle. It will feature over 50 speakers who are a combination of medical professionals, researchers, bloggers, technology developers, fitness experts and every day people who have used the ketogenic diet and lifestyle to improve their health. For discounted tickets, go to ketocon.org and click on the GET TICKETS button and use the discount code: nourished10 at checkout and receive a 10% discount code on 3-Day General Admission passes.
Are you dealing with muscle weakness or fatigue? Struggling to lose weight? Looking to improve endurance and athletic performance? Tune in to learn all about carnitine, a truly unsung hero for weight loss, cardiovascular health, exercise performance, and even male infertility!
In this episode, we discuss the symptoms of carnitine deficiency and review a myriad of research on the health benefits of carnitine. From improving exercise endurance to enhancing mood to boosting brain function, this nutrient is so much more than a weight loss quick fix! We dig into its applications as a cardiovascular disease treatment adjunct, potential therapeutic for Type 2 Diabetes, and even some promising research on Alzheimers. Learn about food sources of carnitine, why vegans and vegetarians are at increased risk of deficiency, and why carnitine should be your go to for enhancing keto outcomes over exogenous ketones!
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code AliRD for $30 off your monthly subscription plan at nutrisense.io.
When it comes to weight loss, is diet or exercise more important? Is the often discussed 80/20 rule true? What about calories in, calories out? Tune in to hear us discuss the science behind the exercise vs. diet debate, whether your FitBit is accurately capturing calorie burn, and how to support sustainable weight loss!
All too often, we see clients go hard on exercise and let diet fall by the wayside, or overeat to compensate for the calories they “earned”. In this episode, we unpack the myths behind exercise for weight loss and discuss the issues with the “calories in, calories out” philosophy. Learn how keto can support sustainable fat loss, reduction of cravings, and can enhance the benefits of your workout. Plus we discuss the benefits of exercise and how much and how hard the research shows you need to exercise.
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This episode is sponsored by KetoCon! I am so excited to share that I will be speaking at/attending KetoCon Austin on July 8 - 10 this summer! KetoCon is an annual event held at the Palmer Event Center in Austin, TX. It is the largest event in the U.S. focused solely on the science and stories of living a ketogenic diet and lifestyle. It will feature over 50 speakers who are a combination of medical professionals, researchers, bloggers, technology developers, fitness experts and every day people who have used the ketogenic diet and lifestyle to improve their health. For discounted tickets, go to ketocon.org and click on the GET TICKETS button and use the discount code: nourished10 at checkout and receive a 10% discount code on 3-Day General Admission passes.
Are you curious about preparing for pregnancy or birth? Want to know if you can still lift heavy or keep up your normal fitness routine? According to Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu, CEO and founder of BIRTHFIT, birth is the most athletic event of your life! Learn about preparing mentally, emotionally and physically for pregnancy and birth and how the conventional approach to fitness during pregnancy is all wrong.
In this episode, we interview Lindsey about everything from mindset and following your intuition to heart rate variability and beyond. We cover the state of birth in America and how the medicalization of birth can increase the risk of interventions and complications. Plus we discuss medical freedom, home birth, working out at any stage from preconception through postpartum and beyond.
More about Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu:
Lindsey is a doctor of chiropractic, birth doula, NLP practitioner, strength and conditioning coach, and Mercier Therapist. Lindsey started BIRTHFIT in 2013 as a blog with a deep desire to support and educate women in their menstrual cycles, movement and fitness and training, biohacking and nourishment, and throughout the motherhood transition.
Lindsey is the CEO and Founder of BIRTHFIT and co-founder and chiropractor at Willow Haus in New Braunfels, TX.
BIRTHFIT provides holistic, general strength and conditioning for women in all seasons and cycles of their lives, including preconception, pregnancy, and healing postpartum.
Willow Haus is a nervous system chiropractic and wellness practice in New Braunfels, TX serving intentional living people and families throughout the Texas Hill Country.
Lindsey and her husband Lance currently call Wimberley, TX home.
Lindsey’s core values are LOVE, GROWTH, FREEDOM, and CONNECTION.
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This episode is sponsored by KetoCon! I am so excited to share that I will be speaking at/attending KetoCon Austin on July 8 - 10 this summer! KetoCon is an annual event held at the Palmer Event Center in Austin, TX. It is the largest event in the U.S. focused solely on the science and stories of living a ketogenic diet and lifestyle. It will feature over 50 speakers who are a combination of medical professionals, researchers, bloggers, technology developers, fitness experts and every day people who have used the ketogenic diet and lifestyle to improve their health. For discounted tickets, go to ketocon.org and click on the GET TICKETS button and use the discount code: nourished10 at checkout and receive a 10% discount code on 3-Day General Admission passes.
How often are you eating fish? Are you confused about sourcing, quality, and how to choose fish? Does cooking fish at home intimidate you? Tune in to hear us discuss the myriad of benefits to fish consumption including improved mental health, brain development, eye health and decreased cardiovascular risk and unpack some of the common concerns about fish consumption.
We recommend getting fish in the diet two to three times per week, but many struggle to make this a reality. In this episode, we unpack some of the barriers to fish consumption including not knowing what to select, common mistakes when cooking fish at home, and fears about microplastics and heavy metals. Learn about favorite selections and preparation techniques, which fish truly are the healthiest, and how to easily get more fish into your whole family!
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This episode is also sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Are you concerned about water quality? Want to know how bad bottle water is or how to assess the tap water quality in your area? Curious about the best type of home filtration system for your budget and goals? Tune in to hear us answer all of your burning water questions!
In this episode, we take a deep dive into water quality. We discuss why water is just so essential to the human body and why you should care about where your water comes from. We cover why bottled water is a big fat NO, how municipal water is treated, and how to know what is in your tap water. Plus we hit on the best options for home filtration, whether reverse osmosis or a countertop option, and the pitfalls of both. We also discuss rainwater collection and the considerations of digging a well, from Ali’s own personal experience with her homestead project. Plus, we talk about how to remineralize your water and how to offset some common water quality concerns!
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Episode 236 Hidden Sources of Toxicity and Detox Updates
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Are you dealing with dry eye, vision changes or concerned about eye health? Want to know just how bad screen time is and how to offset its impact? Curious about nutrients to support eye health? Tune in to hear us discuss the major drivers of eye stress and disease, nutrients to support eye health and even how to navigate screen time!
In this episode, we cover current research on how blue light impacts circadian rhythms and even the physiology of the eyes! Learn how blue blockers and screen filters can help, ways to set healthy screentime boundaries, and how you can protect your family’s vision with a nutrient dense diet. Plus we discuss best supplements for eye health at any stage and those that can help combat dry eye, glaucoma, macular degeneration and beyond!
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This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
If you caught last week’s episode recapping our Women’s Wellness Retreat, you’ll love this episode recorded live during the retreat! You’ll hear from some of our guests and fabulous volunteers on their highlights of the weekend, plus we answer questions live and totally unscripted!
In this episode, we cover whether gluten is really that bad, how to support a teen with ADHD, and whether the MRT Food Sensitivity Test is meant to be followed forever. We discuss solutions for chronic pain, favorite crunchy salty snacks, and dealing with post-COVID hair loss! Plus Becki shares some exciting news!
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This episode is sponsored by KetoCon! I am so excited to share that I will be speaking at/attending KetoCon Austin on July 8 - 10 this summer! KetoCon is an annual event held at the Palmer Event Center in Austin, TX. It is the largest event in the U.S. focused solely on the science and stories of living a ketogenic diet and lifestyle. It will feature over 50 speakers who are a combination of medical professionals, researchers, bloggers, technology developers, fitness experts and every day people who have used the ketogenic diet and lifestyle to improve their health. For discounted tickets, go to ketocon.org and click on the GET TICKETS button and use the discount code: nourished10 at checkout and receive a 10% discount code on 3-Day General Admission passes.
FOMO Warning! Did you miss the Women’s Wellness Retreat we did a month back? Want to hear all about the flow of the event, the lecture content, and of course, the menu? Tune in to hear the rundown of our absolute favorite event to date, complete with all the feels and juicy details!
In this episode, we do a full recap of the weekend’s events from the food to the daily movement classes to Ali’s lecture and building your personal resilience plan. We also love on our volunteers and some of our favorite brands that showed up big. Plus we answer a couple questions women asked throughout the weekend on menopause and inflammation and whether we approve of Botox, Fillers or PRP.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Have you tried our Naturally Nourished Grassfed Whey? Curious about what sets a non-denatured grassfed whey apart from a whey isolate you might find at the grocery store or sports nutrition shop? Want to learn about the unique benefits of a minimally processed grassfed whey? Tune in to hear us cover an unsung hero of food-as-medicine, non-denatured grassfed whey!
In this episode, we talk about the health benefits of grassfed whey, from weight loss and body composition change, to improving bone health, immune health, detoxification and more! Learn how the minimal processing method of our whey preserves unique compounds like lactoferrin, immunoglobulins and antioxidants. Plus we share some of our favorite recipes using our Naturally Nourished Grassfed Whey and troubleshoot some frequently asked questions.
Use code NNWHEY15 for 15% off up to 4 containers of Naturally Nourished Grassfed Whey!
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This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
If you’re a regular podcast listener, you already know how much we love FOND Bone Broth! We might love it even more (if that is possible) after chatting with founder and CEO Alysa Seeland for this week’s episode! We talked about everything from her own health story and search for healing to how she stumbled on and fell in love with bone broth. After seeing bone broth change her own life and health, Alysa went on to create FOND’s ready-to-sip organic chicken and beef bone broth tonics that combine pasture-raised bones with fresh herbs and botanicals to nourish the body and delight the palate.
In this episode, you will learn how FOND went from Alysa’s own kitchen to the farmers market to become the fastest growing shelf stable bone broth! Learn about how Alysa trusted her gut and her own innate wisdom in her business growth, why she will never compromise on quality sourcing, and how FOND takes bone broth to the next level to create food-as-medicine tonics with ingredients that work synergistically to support good health. Plus, get some sage advice from Alysa’s experience as a mompreneur!
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FOND Bone Broth was born from a mother's search for healing, easy-to-digest nourishment to soothe her chronic health issues. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the female-founded, female-led company makes ready-to-sip, organic chicken and beef bone broth tonics that combine pasture-raised bones with fresh herbs and botanicals to nourish the body and delight the palate. Named for the French term for "foundation", FOND is the first and only bone broth to combine a flavor-forward and nutritionally functional approach to create food-as-medicine tonics with ingredients that work synergistically to support good health. Alysa Seeland is the Founder and CEO of FOND Bone Broth. She lives at the intersection of good tasting and good for you and is mama to 5 growing boys.
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This episode is sponsored by KetoCon! I am so excited to share that I will be speaking at/attending KetoCon Austin on July 8 - 10 this summer! KetoCon is an annual event held at the Palmer Event Center in Austin, TX. It is the largest event in the U.S. focused solely on the science and stories of living a ketogenic diet and lifestyle. It will feature over 50 speakers who are a combination of medical professionals, researchers, bloggers, technology developers, fitness experts and every day people who have used the ketogenic diet and lifestyle to improve their health. For discounted tickets, go to ketocon.org and click on the GET TICKETS button and use the discount code: nourished10 at checkout and receive a 10% discount code on 3-Day General Admission passes.
Are you curious about the state of your gut health? Want to know what color your poop should be, how to resolve chronic constipation, or how to get through a stomach bug? On the fence about joining our new Beat the Bloat Program and want to hear more? Tune in to hear us answer all of your burning digestive health questions and to learn about this deep dive gut health reboot!
We discuss the importance of gut health and the microbiome all the time and we know that digestive woes are one of the number one reasons listeners seek us out! We’ve put together a special Q&A episode that covers everything from how gut health connects with anxiety to whether Beat the Bloat is appropriate for children to how to thrive after gallbladder removal.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Do you deal with frequent UTIs or yeast infections? Feel like something is just “off” down there? Want to know what to do when you feel an infection coming on? Tune in to hear us discuss the risk factors for UTIs, yeast infections, and BV and to learn how to rebalance your vaginal microbiome.
In this episode, we discuss the impact of our vaginal flora on hormone balance, fertility, STD risk and even cancer likelihood. Instead of antibiotics, diflucan or medications like Monistat that may throw things off long term, learn to address vaginal infections from the root cause by balancing your vaginal microbiome.
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This episode is also sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Are you concerned about cardiovascular health? Want an in depth look at your individual biomarkers and risk factors? Just curious about taking things beyond a standard cholesterol panel? Tune in to hear us navigate our CardioMetabolic Panel along with interventions for common concerns such as elevated triglycerides, low HDL, high LDL, elevated hsCRP and so much more!
If you joined us last week, we discussed heart health updates everything from how the heart works to myocarditis to improving endothelial function and more. This week we’ll be covering how to assess cardiovascular health using our in depth CardioMetabolic Panel! We’ll cover who should consider this panel, how it differs from a standard cholesterol panel you might get at your annual physical, and we’ll be walking through a sample panel providing insights and interventions for common concerns.
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This episode is sponsored by KetoCon! I am so excited to share that I will be speaking at/attending KetoCon Austin on July 8 - 10 this summer! KetoCon is an annual event held at the Palmer Event Center in Austin, TX. It is the largest event in the U.S. focused solely on the science and stories of living a ketogenic diet and lifestyle. It will feature over 50 speakers who are a combination of medical professionals, researchers, bloggers, technology developers, fitness experts and every day people who have used the ketogenic diet and lifestyle to improve their health. For discounted tickets, go to ketocon.org and click on the GET TICKETS button and use the discount code: nourished10 at checkout and receive a 10% discount code on 3-Day General Admission passes.
Are you curious about a functional approach to heart health? Want to know how to address common concerns such as arrhythmia, vascular health, and calcification? Concerned about blood clot risk and myocarditis due to the thing? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki walk through the cardiovascular system, from how the heart pumps blood to why the integrity of our vessels matters to heart disease prevention and more!
In this episode, we cover all your burning questions on heart health and address them with food-as-medicine, lifestyle, and supplement support. Learn how magnesium can address arrhythmia and afib, why electrolytes are important to how your heart functions, and how stress can literally make your heart skip a beat! We cover concerns with vascular health and the role of an antioxidant rich diet, how blood clots form and why proteolytic enzymes can be a lifesaver, and how oral health can predict cardiovascular risk.
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Do you struggle with cravings? Find yourself falling off your clean keto from time to time? Are you in need of a reboot of your habits? Tune in to hear us unpack the deep emotional and physical roots of cravings as well as how you can work to create new habits and patterns that are supportive of your wellness goals!
In this episode, we address what is actually happening in the brain during a craving and how neurotransmitters play a major role. We discuss interventions for common imbalances such as low dopamine and gaba so that instead of white-knuckling a craving or giving in, you have tools to correct deficiencies in your body. We also cover several nutrient deficiencies that can cause you to crave specific foods (hello, magnesium and chocolate!). Hear us walk through a 5 step plan for establishing healthy habits and get recipe inspiration for snacks that can curb cravings!
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Women’s Wellness Retreat - FINAL CALL TO BOOK!
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We know from last week’s episode that estrogen plays a vital role in bone, breast, vaginal health and more and that too little estrogen can be concerning. But what happens when we have too much estrogen? Tune in to learn about symptoms of excessive estrogen, reasons for estrogen dominance, and our thoughts on the various forms of estrogen replacement therapy.
In this episode, we discuss risks of synthetic estrogen including pills, creams, vaginal rings, patches and more. Learn how to address estrogen dominance in a functional medicine perspective, what testing is needed before going on any form of hormone replacement therapy, and how bioidentical hormones are different. Plus we discuss risks of excessive estrogen and how you can balance out levels with diet, lifestyle, and supplemental support.
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We’ve all heard about the dangers of too much estrogen, from estrogen dominance driving PMS and undesirable symptoms to estrogen related cancers. But did you know that having too little estrogen can also be problematic? Tune in to learn about why you NEED estrogen from supporting healthy skin, to fertility, to bone health and beyond.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the many roles of estrogen in the body and the ways that estrogen can become deficient well before menopause or perimenopause. Learn about common symptoms of low estrogen including irregular cycles, depression, low sex drive, and frequent UTIs. We also discuss the estrogen and bone loss connection, cardiovascular concerns with both too much and too little estrogen, and so much more! And of course we cover food as medicine to help boost estrogen levels as well as supplements that can support balanced hormones.
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Are you curious about the ongoing work of opposing medical mandates? Want to hear from someone on the inside of what is going on in New York? Curious what the research says about nutrients and COVID? Tune in to hear us interview Chris Masterjohn, PhD in Nutritional Sciences on his recent work standing against mandates in New York, how iron and arginine can help long haulers, the issues with vaccine “studies” and beyond!
In this episode, Ali and Becki interview Chris about anything and everything from his deep dive research into nutrients that prevent and support COVID to how vaccine research is fundamentally flawed. Learn about what he is seeing in New York and how you can get involved in the medical freedom fight!
More about Chris:
Chris earned his PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut. He served as a postdoctoral research associate in the Comparative Biosciences department of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois. He was also an Assistant Professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences at Brooklyn College.
In the fall of 2016, he made the decision to leave academia and pursue entrepreneurship a transition he completed on January 1, 2017. He is currently conducting independent research, consulting, working on information products, collaborating on information and technology products, and producing tons of free content to help people gain better health. He has deep and personal experiences with the power of food, movement, and mindfulness to support health and well being. Chris wants to take what he’s learned and pay it forward. He is constantly learning from his own challenges, failures, and successes, and by scouring the scientific literature, whether uncovering long-forgotten and neglected evidence from yesteryear or following and deciphering the latest findings.
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Did you catch last week’s episode on aging gracefully? Ready for more insight on how to slow down the clock for your body and mind? Tune in to part 2 to learn about the impact of hormones on aging, tips for reversing vaginal dryness and combating UTIs, and how fasting and sleep can have a huge impact on your biological age.
In this episode, we dig into the impact of DHEA and pregnenolone on aging and quality of life and how supporting the adrenals can have a huge impact on energy and vitality. Learn our thoughts on hormone replacement therapy, solutions for vaginal dryness, and what to do about recurrent UTIs. Plus we’ll talk botox and fillers, joint health, supporting healthy digestion and more!
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Are you starting to worry about signs of aging? Want to know what you can do to stay young in body and mind? Looking for solutions to support brain health, cognitive clarity, muscle loss and more? Tune in to part one of our two part podcast series on aging gracefully! While we can’t turn back the clock or outrun aging altogether, there are some simple diet and lifestyle tweaks that we can make to slow down the process and extend the number of healthy years!
In this episode, we cover signs of early aging from joint pain to wrinkles to insomnia and make the case for an anti-inflammatory diet, abundant antioxidants, and a low carb lifestyle to feeling your best as the years tick by. Learn what foods can negatively impact your telomeres (the caps on our DNA that dictate aging), how keto can be incredibly supportive of cognitive function and longevity, and how exercise can help slow the clock.
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This episode is also sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Today’s episode is all about the O. Should we be worried about this variant? Can you catch it if you already had the OG Rona? Anything we need to do differently to treat symptoms and avoid severe illness? With the newest variant still on everyone’s minds, we’ve compiled a bunch of listener questions about the big O. Tune in to hear us share updates on nasal and oral hygiene, testing, supporting your lymphatic system and more.
In this episode, we cover all things on the latest variant and answer your burning questions about support during pregnancy, whether there is a place for ivermectin, how to detox spike protein (either natural or injected) and so much more! Learn about supporting kids through illness, using a nebulizer, and of course priorities of prevention and treatment.
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Today’s podcast guest, Lindy Bulsterbaum, lost 100 pounds and regained her health using a ketogenic diet. From her wake up call in 2017 to the first time she set foot in a gym to now waking up before the sun to get her workout in, hear about Lindy’s inspiring journey and how she has truly revolutionized her wellness!
In this episode, we interview Lindy, a teacher, personal trainer and health coach on finding keto and transforming her health, diet mishaps, and how her keto has evolved over time. Hear us discuss finding real food freedom (for real…not the “all foods fit” version) and how her life has changed since losing the excess weight and finding a passion in fitness and wellness. Plus learn about Lindy’s pre and post surgery protocol and her favorite Naturally Nourished Supplements!
More About Lindy:
Lindy is a 43 year-old teacher in San Antonio, Texas. She has 2 children, is the wife of a San Antonio fireman, and has spent the last 4.5 years revolutionizing her health and wellness. She has found a passion for optimal health and loves helping others go from sick & feeling helpless, as she once did, to feeling empowered and feeling great! She has become a certified personal trainer and began a health coaching business (COMPASS Wellness) with two of her dearest friends, Alyssa Rodgers and Terri Barrios. Together, they share their unique experiences and methods to help women of all ages navigate their wellness journeys! As a wife, mother, teacher, and small-business owner, Lindy is passionate about showing others that if she can go from her before to her after, they can too - one choice at a time!
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Are you dealing with nausea, heartburn, reflux or upper gut drama? It could be H. Pylori, a very common bacterial infection that affects upwards of 50% of the global population. Though common, left untreated H. Pylori can be serious, driving peptic ulcers as well as progression into stomach cancer. Tune in to hear us cover diagnosis and conventional treatment as well as functional medicine approaches, supplements and food-as-medicine solutions.
In this episode, we break down the symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis of H. Pylori and why you should pay attention to what your gut is telling you! This bacteria is particularly contagious and can affect the entire household as well as be passed back and forth between family members. Learn how you can use natural compounds to prevent and treat infection, from sulforaphane to berberine to oil of oregano and beyond and how to approach gut healing from the root cause.
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Are you over-restricting on keto? Experiencing fatigue, hair loss, or loss of menstrual cycle? Perhaps you’ve lost that “keto high” or have seen your thyroid numbers go off? Tune in to hear us discuss top signs that you are being too restrictive with your keto diet and how to tweak your intake for best results.
In this episode, we cover both behavioral and physical signs that something is off in your body when doing keto. From hair loss to clock-watching your fast, to insomnia and mood swings, keto can drive distress if not tapped into your body’s subtle signs and supporting your HPA-axis! Learn when and why you might want to adjust your macros, how to tweak your intermittent fast, and best supplements to support your keto journey. Plus we debunk myths about keto including whether keto is bad for your thyroid and adrenals, decreases bone density or causes cholesterol to go up!
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code ALIMILLERRD at nutrisense.io/alimillerrd
This episode is also sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Is turmeric really worth all the hype? What about the concerns for oxalates and anti-nutrients? Should we supplement with turmeric and does formulation matter? Tune in to hear us break down the benefits of curcumin in human studies and discuss the potential drawbacks of this amazing natural compound.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into inflammation as a whole, from labs to monitor to why anti-inflammatory drugs can be problematic. We discuss the myriad of benefits of curcumin in heart health, inflammation, pain, depression, antioxidant status and more while also discussing the controversy of turmeric in the world of oxalates and antinutrients. Learn what to look for in a turmeric supplement, how to pulse up dosage in time of need, and whether eating turmeric can stack up to high potency supplementation.
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Did you miss our Women’s Wellness Workshop? Want to get in on the fun and hear about this amazing event? Curious if we’ll be doing another one? Tune in to hear us recap the entire event, from the menu to the breakout stations to the lecture content and more!
In this episode we break down the concepts of fortitude and fluidity and why we all could use a little more of both these days. Hear Ali’s top tips on immune resilience (and the latest megatron schmariant), tools for coping with stress, and favorite tricks for fasting and hormone balance. Plus we answer listener questions on keratosis pilaris, why we’ll never be dietitians who condone processed food, and favorite evening snacks! And hint, hint…we are so invigorated and inspired by those who attended that we will be hosting a full blown women’s retreat in March! Listen for details on how to reserve your spot or head over to the show notes for more!
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Are you or a loved one dealing with inflammatory bowel disease? Want to know how you can reduce inflammation and get IBD into remission? Looking for natural solutions for Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis? Tune in to hear us cover the symptoms, diagnosis, and root causes of IBD in this informative episode.
In this episode, we compare conventional approaches to IBD with a functional medicine approach using the Remove, Restore, Repair framework. Learn about essential tools for remission, our favorite therapeutic foods and supplements, and how the microbiome plays an important role.
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Episode 60: Dysbiosis and the microbiome
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Are you ready to take the plunge into wearing a CGM? Or maybe you’ve already been playing with one but want to hone in and understand your data? Want to know how variables like fasting, caffeine, stress, and alcohol impact your blood sugar? Tune in as we interview Kara Collier, fellow RD and Co-Founder of Nutrisense, a company that provides real time glucose data and an easy to use app. Learn how a CGM can help you identify a food sensitivity, how OMAD and other forms of fasts could impact your blood sugar, and why a CGM can be useful even in non-diabetics.
In this episode, we interview Kara on the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology, particularly in non-diabetics for the purposes of health optimization, disease prevention, and reversing metabolic dysfunction. We discuss what to look for in your blood sugar trends, how and when to implement tools like berberine or adaptogens, and how to set up experiments while you’re wearing a CGM to best understand your own body!
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More about Kara:
Kara Collier is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician with a background in clinical nutrition, nutrition technology, and entrepreneurship. After becoming frustrated with the traditional healthcare system, she helped start the company NutriSense where she is now a Co-Founder and the Director of Nutrition. Kara is the leading authority on the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology, particularly in non-diabetics for the purposes of health optimization, disease prevention, and reversing metabolic dysfunction.
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code ALIMILLERRD at nutrisense.io/alimillerrd
This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Are you curious about Ali’s career trajectory and how she started her functional medicine practice? Want to know about recent updates in her professional and personal life? Tune in for updated information on how to advance your education in functional medicine, updates on Ali’s new property and orchard project, current perspective on pandemic and more.
In this episode, we cover what functional medicine is, where it can go wrong, and why taking an individualized approach is essential in our line of work. Learn about Ali’s early days running a weight loss clinic, how she grew her practice, and how she knew it was time to pivot and retreat to a virtual practice! Plus get updates on where things are headed for Ali and Naturally Nourished in the coming year.
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Are you still putting the finishing touches on your Thanksgiving menu? Need some inspiration that will convince your family that real food can taste good once and for all? Looking for some tips to navigate the holidays and stay on track? Tune in to get our top tips for holiday survival and best practices for incorporating both mindful indulgence and nutrient density in your menu planning.
In this episode, we will make you drool with our holiday menu inspiration! We will discuss nose to tail preparation including how to incorporate organs and bone broth into your plans. Plus we share Black Friday deals we are excited about and share gifting inspiration for this year!
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Are you experiencing an elevated A1C despite your keto diet? Want to know the reasons beyond excessive carbohydrate consumption that your A1C could be elevated? Looking to lower your blood sugar using food as medicine? Tune in to learn what hemoglobin A1C measures, how to interpret fasting and postprandial blood glucose, and how A1C can be elevated based on a multitude of reasons from gum disease to stress and beyond.
In this episode, we break down different ways of assessing blood sugar and how to troubleshoot an elevated A1C value. Even on a squeaky clean keto diet, factors such as gut health, sleep, and inflammation can drive your blood sugar out of whack. Learn how to recognize the cause of your elevated A1C and how to get it under control from the root cause using diet, lifestyle, and supplement strategy.
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This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Do you deal with endometriosis, adenomyosis, painful sex or period drama? Often we only think about the uterus, or womb, as the place where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant. But various forms of autoimmune, inflammatory, hormone imbalance, and even conditions such as thyroid problems can drive problems in this important organ. Learn about endometriosis, adenomyosis, painful sex, fibroids and more.
In this episode, we discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and root causes of endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids and beyond. Learn how oxidative stress can play a major role and how antioxidants like curcumin and n-acetyl cysteine can play a major role in reducing symptoms. We share our best supplement strategy for endometriosis, discuss how toxicity and microbiome play a role, and of course discuss food-as-medicine recommendations for managing pain and resolving from the root cause.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Are your household cleaners toxic? If they contain fragrance, bleach, carry a warning label or just don’t list ingredients, stop what you’re doing and listen to this episode! Even the popular “green” brands can drive hormonal and immune disruption, respiratory issues, skin irritation and beyond. Tune in to hear us interview Allison Evans of Branch Basics on how she and her partners started a cleaning revolution and why their product is the only one you need!
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the problematic ingredients lurking in your household cleaners! Allison shares her personal story with PCOS and chronic pain and how clean living literally turned her life around. Branch Basics provides non-toxic cleaning products that were created with the most sensitive in mind. They clean powerfully using only the highest quality, plant-based ingredients--and we can say from experience that they actually work!
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More About Allison & Branch Basics:
In high school Allison was diagnosed with PCOS and suffered chronic, mysterious pain through college. After years of seeing medical specialists and a laundry list of drugs, Allison was desperate for relief and turned to her Aunt Marilee in the Texas Hill Country. After two months at Marilee’s, eating only real food, using safe products, and staying in a healthy home, her life was transformed. Eventually her ovarian cysts disappeared, and she was able to get pregnant naturally...three times! Allison has dedicated herself to helping others reap the benefits of clean living.
Started Branch Basics along with her partners Marilee and Kelly to help people toss the toxins and live heathy lives. They start with the removal of cleaning products that contain some of the most toxic chemicals found in our homes and work to get people back to the basics and discover the power of Pure.
Branch Basics non-toxic cleaning products were created with the most sensitive in mind. They clean powerfully using only the highest quality, plant-based ingredients.
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This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Are you looking for ways to make Halloween healthier this year? Want to avoid the dreaded sugar hangover but still have some family fun? Curious about our perspective on baby formula, supplements after hysterectomy, and tips for managing hashimotos? Tune in to hear about our Halloween plans as well as answers to your burning questions!
In this episode, we discuss updates on Stella’s new school and how Ali is navigating classroom treats and events. With Halloween this week, we cover our favorite wholesome treats, how to navigate Trick or Treating with your littles, and ingredients to absolutely avoid in conventional candy.
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code AliRD for savings at nutrisense.io. Check out our YouTube where we discuss wearing a CGM, show you how to put it on, and interpret your results here.
This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Did you know that a ketogenic diet can support immune health? Beyond its tried and true benefits of weight loss, fertility, and enhanced neurological health, keto has multiple mechanisms that reduce inflammation in the body. In fact, keto can reduce certain inflammatory chemicals including inflammasomes, it can enhance cell membrane health and can even reduce CRP by 35-40%. What’s more, there is a direct relationship between ketones and T Cell function including enhanced production and specificity of these long term players of the immune system.
In this episode, we unpack the many benefits of the ketogenic diet on the immune system and get into the nitty gritty research of how a ketogenic diet can be used as a clinical tool for restoring and maintaining metabolic and immune health. We also unpack the taboo topic of n@tural immunitee (did you know it is a banned hashtag?!) Learn how to rev up your immune system using keto along with targeted supplementation and how you can make your terrain resilient to whatever viru$ comes our way next!
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Do you know if you’re getting all the nutrients you need? Wonder if your current supplement plan is working for you? Want to assess your micronutrient status? Tune in to hear us talk about our brand new micronutrient panel, the Cellular Micronutrient Analysis, and how this test can serve as your yearly wellness check!
In this episode, we cover what a micronutrient analysis is, why one may be deficient in nutrients, how to identify patterns of deficiency for root cause interventions. Learn how our new panel is different than a serum or plasma blood test which only measures transient nutrients, not those truly available on a cellular level. Plus we review our personal results and plans for supplement and diet intervention and hook you up with a code for $50 off the new Cellular Micronutrient Analysis in the episode!
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Are you confused about coffee? Want to know if it is health enhancing or harmful? It seems that every year a new “groundbreaking” headline comes out either putting coffee on a health pedestal or making it seem like it might kill you! Because we truly love coffee but also want to live long, healthy lives, we dug through the research to give you both sides of the story. Tune in to hear us discuss the health properties of coffee as well as the drawbacks and considerations.
There is a plethora of research to support beneficial outcomes with coffee consumption from increased lifespan to reduction of diabetes risk to brain health and so much more. However, coffee can also exacerbate anxiety and disturb sleep. Learn how to determine whether coffee works for you, how you can enhance your coffee to get the best bang for your buck without unpleasant side effects, and how we are drinking our coffee these days!
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It’s hard to believe that Noah has been part of the Naturally Nourished family for a whole year now! We celebrated his first birthday a few weeks ago and are reflecting on his first year in this special episode. Tune in to hear about updates in baby led weaning, Noah’s first words, and all things one year old wellness.
In this episode, we recap Noah’s first birthday party from the theme to the entertainment to of course, the food! We discuss support for RSV and baby viruses, supplementation from birth to age one, postpartum priorities for mama and so much more.
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This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Curious about doing a bone broth fast? Want to know the benefits of combining intermittent fasting with the gut and immune enhancing properties of bone broth? Tune in to hear us break down why you might consider a bone broth fast and how to do it in a way that supports and enhances whole body health.
In this episode, we walk you through the research supported benefits of bone broth and intermittent fasting. We discuss how to do a bone broth fast as well as how you can layer on lifestyle support and supplementation to enhance your results. Plus learn about research updates on intermittent fasting and enhancement of gut health, immune function and beyond!
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code AliRD for $30 off your monthly subscription plan at nutrisense.io.
This episode is also sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Want to pick our brains on all things immune health? Curious about the best way to support your children as they go back to school? Want to hear about our personal experiences with DIVOC and what we used to treat ourselves and our families? Tune in to hear us answer burning listener questions on all things immune support, from fever management to the role of ketosis in immune health to updates to our DIVOC protocol and more.
In this episode, we cover immune health for all members of the household, from breastfeeding infants to school aged children to adults. Learn about supplement strategy for prevention of colds, flu, and virus as children head back to school, formulas to pulse up when actively ill and how you can best stock your natural pharmacy to be ready for anything!
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Curious how a livestock ranch gets started and how raising animals can have a net-positive return on the planet? Want to know what it means to be a land steward and how observing animals in nature can teach us valuable lessons?
Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Katie and Taylor of ROAM Ranch for an important conversation about regenerative agriculture. In this episode, Ali and Becki interview Katie and Taylor of ROAM Ranch about starting Epic Provisions, the transition to raising their own animals, the importance of soil health and beyond. Learn about lessons Katie and Taylor have learned from working with nature, raising bison, and how their work is connecting and healing communities.
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About Taylor and Katie:
TAYLOR AND KATIE ARE CO-FOUNDERS OF ROAM RANCH AS WELL AS EPIC PROVISIONS, THE INDUSTRY PIONEERING MEAT BRAND DEVOTED TO GROWING SUPPLY CHAINS OF REGENERATIVELY SOURCED ANIMALS ON A GLOBAL SCALE. EPIC'S METEORIC RISE LED TO A FULL ACQUISITION OF THE BRAND BY GENERAL MILLS IN 2016 AND HAS SINCE ALLOWED THE COUPLE TO ACCELERATE THEIR VISION OF LARGE SCALE POSITIVE IMPACT BEYOND IMAGINATION. WORKING EVERYDAY TOWARDS REGENERATING THEIR OWN RANCH, TAYLOR AND KATIE HOPE TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF LAND STEWARDS. IN THEIR JOURNEY, THE COUPLE IS PROVING THAT WHEN PROPERLY MANAGED, LIVESTOCK CAN RESTORE ECOSYSTEMS, HEAL SOIL, NOURISH CONSUMERS, REGENERATE RURAL ECONOMIES, AND INVIGORATE WILDLIFE HABITATS. THROUGH RANCHING TAYLOR AND KATIE HOPE TO CREATE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF OTHERS, THE HEALTH OF CONSUMERS, AND THE ECOLOGICAL WEALTH OF OUR LANDS.
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This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Are you getting enough Vitamin C? Deficiency in this important antioxidant goes way beyond scurvy and can play a role in hormonal imbalance, chronic fatigue, elevated C-reactive protein and many other disease states. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki unpack deficiency trends, the mechanism of action of vitamin C or how it works in immune health, its role on brain function, adrenals, and more!
The role of Vitamin C is often overlooked or thought of for occasional use for immune support, but there are but there are such broad uses and needs including cortisol metabolism, headaches, fertility, and as an ongoing supporter to aid in optimal immune response. In this episode, Ali and Becki cover recent promising studies on Vitamin C for COVID-19 and RSV, how quercetin paired with Vitamin C can have even more impact on viral replication, and our favorite ways to get more Vitamin C in the diet.
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Sponsors for this Episode:
This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Are you totally confused by probiotics or not sure which one to choose? Want to ensure you are getting the best bang for your buck and that your probiotic is actually doing something? Curious about how to pulse your probiotics based on symptoms and season? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki go down the rabbit hole on strain-specific research and discuss what to look for in a probiotic, best formulas for desired clinical outcomes, and how to tell if a probiotic is good quality.
In this episode, Ali and Becki go into detail on some of the most widely researched probiotic strains, from lactobacillus to bifidobacterium to saccharomyces boulardii and beyond. Learn about promising clinical outcomes from reduction of IBS and IBD pain, regulation of bowels post antibiotic, prevention of candida overgrowth, and yeast infection and UTI treatment. Plus we discuss thoughts on probiotics formulated with prebiotics as well as some of the new spore-based probiotics and share our current favorite cultured foods to get a daily dose of probiotics!
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Sponsors for this Episode:
This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Do you know your Vitamin D level? Vitamin D plays an essential role in the human body but is most known for its role in the immune system. Unlike other vitamins, we get only about 10% of the Vitamin D we need from diet and the rest needs to be made by the body. Between genetic SNPs, lack of sun exposure, obesity and inflammation it is no wonder over 40% of the American population is deficient in this nutrient. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss functions of Vitamin D from immune health to hormone balance to metabolic health and beyond.
In this episode, Ali and Becki unpack the robust function of vitamin D as well as its role in the pandemic. Learn about ideal reference ranges for Vitamin D (deficiency is considered 20 ng/mL and below in mainstream medicine), how over 700 research studies provide data supporting the use of Vitamin D for DIVOC, and considerations of supplementation and sun exposure. We round things out with some discussion of the variants (dun, dun, dun…), changes to PCR testing and the case for natural immunity.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
It isn’t very common that we have a repeat guest on the Naturally Nourished Podcast, but Dr. Anna Cabeca blew our minds so much when we had her on back in 2019 that we just had to have her back on! Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Dr. Cabeca on all things fertility, from the impact of chronic stress to baseline labs to run to essential supplements for fertility support. Plus we cover birth control, menopause, the stress-hormone connection and so much more in this fun and no holding back episode!
In this episode, Ali and Becki pick Dr. Cabeca’s brain on all things fertility, birth control, menopause and hormone support. Learn about the important role of oxytocin in balancing the body and how cortisol can totally mess with our “love hormone”! This episode also covers thoughts on yoni steaming, how lube can impact vaginal pH, why premature ovarian failure is not a death sentence, and how menopause symptoms can be eliminated by addressing insulin resistance!
About Dr. Anna Cabeca:
Best-selling author, Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is known nationally as The Girlfriend Doctor and is host of The Girlfriend Doctor show, where she welcomes experts and guests to the show to share their insights on how women can truly thrive in body, mind and spirit. Dr. Anna is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She holds special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
Her first two highly acclaimed books, The Hormone Fix and Keto-Green 16 are best-sellers. In addition, Dr. Anna is the creator of several popular virtual transformation programs – The Keto-Green Way to Breeze through Menopause, Sexual CPR, and Magic Menopause. She offers Keto-Green nutrition plans to online subscribers, is the founder of her Girlfriend Doctor Club, and the host of the vast Keto-Green community on Facebook.
Forbes Magazine reported on her success in creating and building a successful business around her flagship product Julva - an all-natural, over-the-counter cream that she developed to treat vaginal dryness and discomfort. Dr. Anna is also the creator of other top-selling health products such as Mighty Maca Plus. Dr. Anna lives in Dallas, Texas with her daughters, horses, and dogs.
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Where to find Dr. Anna Cabeca:
www.drannacabeca.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drannacabeca/
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
If the past 1.5 years have had a dynamic impact on your day to day stress, you’re not alone! We know that chronic, unresolved stress can drive serious bodily damage and we now know that it can impact us to the level of our genetic expression. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the imprint of stress on neuroendocrine, cardiovascular and emotional response and how you can stop stress in its tracks using diet, lifestyle and supplement interventions.
In this episode, Ali and Becki unpack common symptoms of HPA-axis imbalance and adrenal dysfunction, from digestive distress to elevated blood sugar and difficulty achieving ketosis to chronic inflammation and beyond. Beyond driving chronic disease expression, stress can halt fertility, hinder weight loss, and even drive increased susceptibility to illness via its impact on the immune system. Learn how to harness your body’s stress response using yummy food as medicine interventions like our Maca Walnut Caramels and Sweet Potato Avocado Toast, how supplementation can ebb and flow based on current stressors and why you may want to reconsider your morning coffee!
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This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
This week marks 250 episodes of the Naturally Nourished Podcast and to celebrate we’re bringing you a fun and light episode all about our favorite things! Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss favorite podcast episodes, youtube videos and supplements as well as some non-business related faves including skincare, baby and kids must haves, guilty pleasure TV shows and more.
In this special episode, we answer listeners questions and jive on favorite new food discoveries from restaurants to snacks to the truffle oil we absolutely love! Hear what we really use for skincare and makeup on a regular basis, what toys our kids are playing with and what you can find us watching and listening to when we aren’t working!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Is your diet, exercise and supplementation honed in but you are still struggling with sleep? Need help falling asleep, staying asleep or both? Curious about our take on melatonin supplementation? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss insomnia trends (heard of coronasomnia?!), benefits of sleep and the risks of not getting the recommended 7-9 hours per night.
In this episode, Ali and Becki address all things sleep and discuss the connection between insufficient sleep and all cause mortality (you read that right...death!) as well as disease progression. Learn about the real dangers of screen time, how melatonin can impact DIVOC outcomes and how it actually functions as an antioxidant in the body impacting cardiovascular health, fertility and beyond.
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This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Are you dealing with acne, dark circles, or fine lines? Has your skin lost its glow? Want to simplify your skincare routine? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Ashley Terry of Grace Holistic Skin. As an esthetician, Ashley’s focus is on nourishing the skin from within and using a food as medicine approach to heal common skin concerns. Learn why Ashley recommends ditching the constant SPF, how gua sha can support lymphatic drainage and what to do when a zit pops up the day before a big event!
In this episode Ali and Becki pick Ashley’s brain about all things holistic skincare. Learn why oil cleansing can balance your skin, why you shouldn’t be washing your face so often and why wearing sunscreen all day every day might not be the best idea. Plus hear which of Ashley’s amazing skincare products we have been loving recently and what supplements she recommends for glowing skin.
More About Ashley:
Ashley Terry is a Licensed Esthetician whose passion for nutrition and wellness led her to becoming a Certified Nutritional Aesthetics Practitioner. Knowing that beauty is more than skin deep and most skin concerns have an internal origin, she uses a food as medicine approach to help her clients heal their skin while encouraging them to give themselves grace along the way. Ashley is also a mama of four slowly building a homestead with her husband in rural Northwest Washington.
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code AliRD for $30 off your monthly subscription plan at nutrisense.io.
This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Are your prescriptions driving micronutrient deficiency? Want to know more about how prescription medications can drive imbalance? Curious how you can support the body while taking certain medications or avoid them altogether with strategic supplementation? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss common drugs prescribed in the US from birth control to PPIs to statins to antidepressants and beyond.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss how prescriptions can be used as a band-aid approach, often neglecting underlying issues and worsening health over time. This is only compounded by polypharmacy or the use of multiple medications with 70% of Americans on one medication and 20% taking 2 or more! While it can be tempting to prescribe a pill to fix an ill, functional medicine interventions can actually get to the root cause of dysfunction and support whole body health. Learn about the most common nutrient deficiencies, why prescriptions fall short of solutions and how focusing on strategic supplementation can eliminate the need for medication in the first place.
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Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code COQ10PODCAST for 15% off your first bottle of CoQ10 Complex!
Whether you are on a statin, dealing with arrhythmia or trying to conceive, you’re going to want to listen to this jam packed episode all about CoQ10! CoQ10 is an antioxidant that is produced endogenously (meaning it can be made in the body) that plays a vital role in cardiovascular health, prevention of oxidative stress, regulation of inflammation and fertility. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the difference between ubiquinone and ubiquinol as well as considerations for supplementation and best food sources of CoQ10.
In this episode Ali and Becki break down the function of CoQ10 in the body from supporting the heart, kidneys and skeletal muscles to its essential role in preserving fertility in men and women and so much more. We also cover concerns for myocarditis and the shmaxxmine and how CoQ10 has shown improvement in this condition. Plus learn about CoQ10 rich food sources and why you need to be eating more organs!
Use code COQ10PODCAST for 15% off your first bottle of CoQ10 Complex!
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Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code COQ10PODCAST for 15% off your first bottle of CoQ10 Complex!
This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Want to know what Stella did for her 5th birthday this year? Curious about shifts in her nutrition, supplement regimen and development? Tune in to hear from miss Stella herself in her first podcast debut, answering listener questions about her favorite foods, birthday gifts and how she celebrated her big day!
In this episode, Ali and Becki interview Stella Miller all about turning 5 years old! We also recap Stella’s year and discuss shifts in diet priorities, imprint of the bad season and incorporating affirmations and prayer into her daily routine. Plus, we answer listener questions about the Blue Poop Challenge, keto for kids, concerns about oxalates and antinutrients for children and beyond! Buckle up for a fun and as always jam-packed episode complete with a knock-knock joke from Stella!
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Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code AliRD for $30 off your monthly subscription plan at nutrisense.io.
This episode is also sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Are you considering investing in an infrared sauna and want to know if it’s really worth it? Curious about the benefits of infrared light and what sets these types of saunas apart? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Nicole Carlson with Sunlighten Sauna on the research-supported benefits of infrared sauna use from decreased blood pressure to detoxification to mental health and beyond.
In this episode, Ali and Becki dig into the difference between traditional saunas and infrared as well as the benefits of near and far infrared exposure for specific conditions. Infrared sauna can increase core body temperature, providing benefits of caloric burn, enhancing immune health and even improving circulation and heart health. We can also see benefits of improved sleep, improved muscle recovery and reduced cortisol levels. Learn about how often you can use sauna, who would benefit from this therapy and how to enhance your sauna experience using strategic supplementation and other lifestyle modifications. Plus we discuss concerns with EMF exposure, and toxic materials and adhesives and the importance of 3rd party testing.
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More about Sunlighten:
Shining light on infrared technology, Sunlighten® is the #1 choice for personalized infrared light treatments. Since 1999, we have been committed to innovating wellness products and services that empower our customers to improve their quality of life. Our patented SoloCarbon® technology rejuvenates the body by delivering the highest dose of infrared energy to the body - proven up to 99% effective. Our technological innovations are fueled by our passion to make a difference. And we are building a global community of businesses, consumers, and trusted experts to support each other along the way and make the world a healthier, happier place.
Nicole Carlson has a passion for helping others through education, consulting & training to both heal, improve and preserve health and wellness. She specializes in scientific based yet holistic approaches to healing and life balance. Nicole holds a degree in Psychology & Sociology as well as a certification in Functional Nutrition.
If you’re feeling emotional or psychologically exhausted at this point in the DIVOC pandemic, you’re not alone. Between the gaslighting, isolation, bait and switch and other tactics of psychological and even spiritual manipulation over the past year and a half, we have truly been at war with no end in sight. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss how to maintain your vibration and body sovereignty and not fall victim to the fear, shame and guilt of the current narrative.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss pandemic updates now a year and a half in with new updates on mask mandates, practicing civil disobedience and of course the smaxmine. Learn about risks and considerations for yourself and family members, how to answer the question “have you gotten your jab yet?” and of course priorities of supplementation to mitigate possible side effects.
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Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is also sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Do you deal with reflux or heartburn? Want to know how to manage these conditions without medication? Heartburn and acid reflux can be extremely uncomfortable causing pressure and pain in the chest, ribs, and irritating the esophagus! Unfortunately the number of people suffering from these conditions has increased dramatically over the last decade. What is even more alarming is the number of people on acid suppressing drugs and oftentimes with no understanding of their harmful side effects and unknowing that they can actually resolve the chronic condition.
In this episode Ali and Becki talk about the reasons heartburn and reflux occur, why prescriptions and OTCs do more harm than good, and how to resolve reflux and heartburn with targeted nutrients and food-as-medicine solutions. Learn clinical pearls on the use of digestive enzymes, l-glutamine, mucilaginous compounds and how to get off your prescription for good!
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Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code AliRD for $30 off your monthly subscription plan at nutrisense.io.
This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Have summer travel on the mind? Want to avoid vacation weight gain and come home feeling your best? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss travel hacks with updates from Ali’s recent road trips to Colorado and Florida! Learn about pandemic travel hacks from supporting your immune system and microbiome to planning for long haul driving without screen time and beyond.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss how to navigate dining out on the road and how to plan vacation meals that feel indulgent but don’t make you feel terrible! Learn about supplements to prioritize during summer travel, support for chlorine exposure with summer swimming and our favorite sunscreen options. Plus hear our Fredericksburg agenda so you can plan your next hill country getaway.
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Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They’ve partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Can wine be part of a real food diet? If your diet is squeaky clean but you’re not ready to give up wine, we don’t blame you, we aren’t either! And thanks to natural wines like those sourced by Dry Farm Wines, you don’t have to! Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss hangover prevention and treatment of symptoms if you happen to have one too many using a food-as-medicine approach. In the second half of this episode, they interview Todd White, founder of Dry Farm Wines on what makes a natural wine and the health highlights of responsible wine consumption.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss why hangovers occur and how responsible alcohol consumption combined with food-as-medicine strategy can help to mitigate the impact and prevent undesired symptoms. You’ll also learn from Todd about histamine, sulfites and tannins in wine, why glyphosate residue is present in many wines and how Dry Farm Wines are different!
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More About Todd:
Todd is a self described Biohacker who practices daily meditation, Wim Hof breathing, cold thermogenesis, a ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting and he is a fitness enthusiast. He is also a frequent speaker on the topics including; ketogenic diet and lifestyle, meditation, company culture and business performance. Today, after 15 years in the wine business his life is dedicated to educating and helping people make better choices about food, nutrition, and how they think about consuming alcohol.
He is the founder of Dry Farm Wines; a writer, speaker, and a leading authority on healthy organic/natural wines and the importance of micro-dosing alcohol for health, longevity, and vitality. Todd’s passion is unlocking the best way to enjoy alcohol, how to enjoy the benefits of moderate consumption while avoiding the negative outcomes.
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Have you heard of baby led weaning? Thinking about skipping purees with your little one and going straight to solids? Want to know what Noah is eating at 8 months old? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss baby led weaning and how they decided this was the right way to introduce real food to their babes from the start.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the benefits of baby led weaning, from fine motor skill development to regulation of satiety to expansion of baby’s palate and beyond. Learn about signs of readiness, how to ensure a safe eating environment and first foods to consider. Plus Becki shares Noah’s supplement regimen, tips for dealing with cradle cap and what foods he’s digging these days!
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Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code AliRD for $30 off your monthly subscription plan at nutrisense.io.
This episode is also sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They’ve partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Are you new to keto and dealing with keto flu symptoms? Transitioning back to keto but want to avoid fatigue or headaches? Want to know why some get keto flu while others transition with ease? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki review common symptoms of keto flu and discuss how electrolyte and insulin fluctuations play a role. Learn about favorite tricks to ease the transition and how to fine tune your keto for best outcomes.
Keto Flu can be an unpleasant transitional phase when first getting into ketosis and can also be experienced by keto veterans if electrolytes are off or in the case of certain nutrient deficiencies. In this episode, Ali and Becki talk about common keto flu symptoms, why some are more susceptible than others, and ways to cope with food-as-medicine to combat muscle cramps, headaches, fatigue and beyond. They also answer your burning listener questions on keto and adrenal fatigue, OMAD, testing ketones and what to do if just not getting that keto high!
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This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Are you feeling bogged down with your keto diet or concerned you are consuming too much saturated fat? Want to lighten things up and add more plant compounds? Tune in to learn how a food-as-medicine ketosis approach can be heart healthy, supportive of detoxification, autoimmune conditions and so much more as well as health supporting properties of key mediterranean keto foods.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss a mediterranean approach to keto as a lighter, brighter way to stay low carb! This can be appropriate for those not losing weight on keto, those with known genetic SNPs that impact saturated fat intake or even just seasonally to shake up your intake. Learn about the benefits of mediterranean keto and eight of our favorite medi keto foods as well as mouth watering food inspiration!
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Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted. Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order and check out our newest addition, CoQ10 Complex!
This episode is also sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Think you’re living clean and avoiding toxins? This episode may make you think again as we dive into hidden sources of toxicity and the toxins that may be lurking in your home! From sanitizers and disinfectants to disposable masks to water and even everyone’s beloved Topo Chico, learn how you may be getting exposed to toxins in your day to day life and what to do to avoid them.
In this episode, Ali and Becki dig into detox pathways and how to body removes toxins as well as nutrients that support phase 1 and phase 2 detoxification. Learn about new dangers of hand sanitizers, disinfectant exposure and the increased toxic burden of pandemic “safety” measures. Plus we answer listener questions from supporting lymphatic drainage to detoxing while breastfeeding to whether wine really has to go during a detox.
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Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code AliRD for $30 off your monthly subscription plan at nutrisense.io.
This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Does your energy need an overhaul? Are you looking to gain focus, be more productive and live longer? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Shawn Wells, fellow dietitian and leading nutritional biochemist and expert on health optimization about his new book, the ENERGY Formula. Learn about his 6 foundational pillars to cultivate a more caring, compassionate, connected, unified and purpose-filled life.
In this episode, Ali and Becki dig into Shawn’s new book and his acronym, ENERGY which stands for experiment, nutrition, exercise, routine, growth and your tribe. Learn about Shawn’s experiments in bio-individuality and what biohacks he has found most useful, the importance of a solid daily routine and how he applies the Japanese concept of Ikigai or finding “a reason for being”. Plus hear his take on nutrition pitfalls, keto ingredients to avoid and the top up and coming supplements from his perspective as a master formulator and ingredientologist!
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Shawn Wells MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is the world’s leading nutritional biochemist and expert on Health Optimization.
He has formulated over 500 supplements, food, beverages, and cosmeceuticals and patented 10 novel ingredients and is now known as the Ingredientologist - the scientist of ingredients. Formerly a Chief Clinical Dietitian with over a decade of clinical experience, he has counseled thousands of people on innovative health solutions such as keto, paleo, fasting, and supplements. He has also personally overcome various health issues including Epstein-Barr Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and a pituitary tumor.
As a world-renowned thought-leader on mitochondrial health, he has been paid to speak on five different continents. His insights have been prominently featured in documentaries, nationally syndicated radio programs and regularly on morning television. His expertise can help any health-conscious individual to better manage stress and experience higher performance and more energy through utilizing his practical research-backed solutions.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Ever wonder how you can best support your body if needing surgery? Want to know what should be in your hospital bag should you or your loved one need a surgical procedure? Tune in to learn how to support your body pre and post surgery, from speeding wound healing to reducing risk of infection to detoxing after anesthesia.
While surgery may not be avoidable, some of the pain, discomfort and unpleasant side effects such as constipation can be. In this episode, Ali and Becki provide a deep dive into how you can best prepare your body for any surgical procedure and how you can best support recovery. Learn about support for specific types of procedures from dental surgery to colonoscopies to joint replacements and beyond.
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This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Are you dealing with symptoms of estrogen dominance such as bloating, breast tenderness, irregular cycles or moodiness? Wonder if your hormones are to blame for headaches, anxiety, increased belly fat or even hair loss? Tune in to learn why estrogen dominance is so common, how everyday exposures to things like plastic and perfume can contribute and how you can support optimal hormone balance.
Estrogen dominance is either the excess of estrogen circulating in the body OR the dominance of estrogen due to insufficient countering hormones including progesterone for women and testosterone for men. This hormonal imbalance is especially common when dealing with rapid weight gain or weight loss, hormonal birth control use and exposure to toxins and endocrine disruptors and can impact women at any stage from cycling to menopausal as well as men. Tune in to learn about the symptoms and causes of estrogen dominance and how to reduce exposures in your day to day life. Plus we walk you through our Estrogen Dominance Protocol and detail supplement, lifestyle and food-as-medicine recommendations.
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This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Did you know that your period can be considered a fifth vital sign?! Do you deal with painful periods, amenorrhea or major mood swings during your cycle? Want to know what your period says about your overall health? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss period drama (not the kind in your Netflix series!) and how to deal with cramping, bloating, GI distress, moodiness and beyond!
In this episode, Ali and Becki break down what happens in each phase of the menstrual cycle and discuss common period concerns including heavy cramps, painful cycles, bloating, mood issues and beyond. Learn how tracking your cycle and your symptoms can be key to understanding what is going on in your body and how basal body temperature can serve as both birth control and fertility support. Get our take on IUDs, hormone-free contraceptive gels like Phexxi and new updates on how oral contraceptives can impact your brain health. Plus we dish out supplement and food as medicine recommendations for a drama free cycle!
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This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Wish you could pick our brains all day long? You guys asked, we answer in this Q&A episode on all things from dealing with vegetarians who won't eat vegetables to introducing potential allergens to children to thoughts on v@ccination in pregnancy and so much more! Plus get updates on our beat the bloat protocol in time for your spring cleanse!
In this episode, Ali and Becki answer your burning questions about everything from melasma in pregnancy to the controversy on “intuitive fasting” and what’s up with the bean protocol. Learn about Stella's favorite smoothie ingredients, why introducing grains before age two is a no-no and our thoughts on long term water fasts.
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This episode is also sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Are you concerned about the long term impact of some of the pandemic “safety” measures? Feeling more disconnected from nature than ever? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss why the microbiome matters, how our current industrialized society may be doing damage and how getting in the dirt can help!
In this episode, Ali and Becki unpack how disconnection and social isolation can actually drive imbalance in the body and harm to our microbiome. Learn how masking and overuse of disinfectants can contribute to sterility and how we are already set up for dysbiosis via our disconnect from the natural world. Plus learn about emerging research in the area of the “Microbioscape” or the interaction between our microbiome and environment and how getting in nature can help you to reconnect on a whole body level!
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This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Are carbs necessary during pregnancy? Is there such a thing as too much salt during pregnancy? What should baby’s first foods be? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Lily Nichols, an incredible wealth of knowledge on all things real food, pregnancy and baby! Learn how the prenatal guidelines should be revised, what nutrients pregnant women need the most of and which foods you actually need to avoid during pregnancy.
In this episode, Ali and Becki interview fellow real food dietitian Lily Nichols and pick her brain on all things Real Food for Pregnancy. Lily is best known for her work on Gestational Diabetes and challenging the current prenatal guidelines. Learn about low carb and pregnancy, whether carbs are a necessary nutrient for growing a healthy baby and why the focus should be on protein and nutrient density instead! Plus we cover liver as a superfood for pregnant mamas as well as a first food for babies, whether to salt baby food and common nutrient deficiencies for mamas and babies.
More about Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE:
Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. You can find her work at LilyNicholsRDN.com and on social media as @lilynicholsrdn.
Download a Chapter of Real Food For Pregnancy and get other free goodies from Lily here!
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This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Wondering if Ali and Becki stay keto all the time or what their metabolic flexibility looks like these days? Want guidance on beginning to explore carbs again? Curious about our weekly meal planning and how we approach feeding our families? Tune in to learn about mastering your macros and making your metabolic flexibility work for you.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss keto macro goals and targets for carbs, protein and fat in a keto approach as well as when it is appropriate to deviate from the perfect keto pie chart. Learn about the benefits of exploring your metabolic flexibility, from supporting the microbiome to regulating hormones. Plus get an idea of how a typical weekly meal plan lays out and some delicious recipe inspiration!
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code AliRD for $30 off your monthly subscription plan at nutrisense.io.
Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? Want to know how to deal with allergy symptoms naturally? Curious about the stress connection to worsened seasonal allergies? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss why seasonal allergies happen, who is most susceptible and what you can do to reduce symptoms and heal from the root cause!
In this episode, Ali and Becki take a deep dive on seasonal allergies, from the influence of stress to what allergies can tell us about the state of your gut. Learn about foods to avoid during allergy flares as well as those to include to help reduce symptoms and reactivity. Hear our take on conventional allergy medications, allergy testing and allergy shots. Plus get supplement recommendations to not only mitigate symptoms but help your body become resilient to seasonal allergies!
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code AliRD for $30 off your monthly subscription plan at nutrisense.io.
Are you looking for solutions to low libido or trying to get your groove back? Wondering if aphrodisiac foods are legit? Want to know what’s on our Valentine’s Day menu? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the health benefits of sex, why stress is not sexy and how you can improve your sex life using food-as-medicine!
In this episode, Ali and Becki will make you blush in this fun episode as they detail reasons for low libido including excessive stress, hormone imbalance and nutrient deficiency. Learn why foods can be classified as aphrodisiacs and which ones really work to enhance hormone function, blood flow and get your sexy back! Plus hear our Valentine’s Day menu inspiration and get a Brady Miller exclusive Valentine’s Day Playlist (only in the show notes and for newsletter subscribers!)
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How much kissing do you like?
How often would you like to have sex?
Do you like me to initiate sex?
What gestures, touch, foreplay feel good?
Off limits? Open to explore?
What can we do to keep the sexual energy alive?
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code AliRD for $30 off your monthly subscription plan at nutrisense.io.
Are you a new or expecting mama planning to breastfeed? Want the nitty gritty on establishing the breastfeeding relationship and what to REALLY expect in the first few weeks? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the benefits of breastfeeding for both baby and mama, why breastmilk truly is nature’s perfect food and how to deal with common concerns like nipple pain and supply issues.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the breastfeeding journey with new updates from Becki’s current experience with Noah. From nipple pain and engorgement to the impact of stress and undereating on supply, this episode provides real time solutions for natural minded mamas. Plus learn about foods and supplements to support milk production and create super milk!
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code AliRD for $30 off your monthly subscription plan at nutrisense.io.
Concerned about current issues in medical freedom and choice with the c0vid v@xxine coming down the pipeline? Want to know how you can get involved in the medical autonomy movement? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Jackie Schlegal and Rebecca Hardy of Texans for V@xxine Choice about their important work protecting and advancing informed consent, medical privacy and choice.
In this episode, Ali and Becki interview Jackie and Rebecca about their activism through Texans for V@xxine Choice. Jackie and Rebecca have dedicated their lives to protecting medical liberties and turned a group of passionate mamas into a true movement to support parents in making informed choices for their children. Learn about current legislation in the area of v@xxines and what is at stake in Texas and nationwide and get insight into how you can get involved on a community level.
About Texans for v@xxine Choice:
As a speech-language pathologist, Rebecca has encountered many children with profound v@xxine injuries. These experiences created a passion for protecting others from these kinds of negative health outcomes, which she has turned into activism. Rebecca currently serves as its Director of State Policy for Texans for V@xxine Choice. Whether it’s meeting with legislators, drafting legislative strategy, or block-walking for candidates, Rebecca is dedicated to protecting medical liberties and informed consent for all Texans.
In 2015, when legislators were led astray and filed oppressive bills that would take away parental rights and v@xxine choice, Jackie Schlegel stepped up to the plate, said: "not on my watch,” and threw her hat into the political arena. In just four short years, she took a group of passionate moms and turned it into the epitome of grassroots activism, setting an unprecedented standard for the nation and even drawing worldwide attention.
That fledgling group of 20 is now a political action committee and educational foundation, with over 30,000 social media followers as well as 12,000+ official members who proudly align themselves with Texans for v@xxine Choice. Thanks to Jackie's endless energy and passion, this group is organized with local branches, core members, and team leaders impacting their schools, their communities, and their legislators. Her unshakable dedication inspires all members to have a laser focus on their mission of protecting and advancing informed consent, medical privacy, and v@xxine choice.
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Has your keto progress stalled? Wondering if you are doing keto “right” and overwhelmed by all of the conflicting information? Looking to avoid common pitfalls and optimize your keto diet? Tune in to hear Ali and becki discuss the top 10 keto pitfalls and how to avoid them!
From eating too much fat to asking “Is THIS keto?”, this episode digs into some of the common ways that keto can go wrong and provides real solutions using our food-as-medicine approach. Learn why we don’t recommend relying on exogenous ketones, why supporting detox is key to sustaining weight loss and how being undernourished can derail your progress.
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code AliRD for $30 off your monthly subscription plan at nutrisense.io.
This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Do you or someone you know struggle with depression? Has the pandemic been rough on your mental health? Want to know what foods and supplements can help combat low mood? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the multifactorial causes of depression and how immune dysfunction and mood disturbance can often overlap.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the 6R approach from The Anti-Anxiety Diet and how these principles can apply beyond anxiety to depression and other mood disorders. Learn about the pathogen-host theory of depression, why the gut truly is the second brain of the body and how you can use food as medicine to support mood. Plus get supplement, lab, and lifestyle recommendations.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Have you seen the most recent Jillian Michaels video demonizing the keto diet? Yep, she’s at it again, throwing keto under the bus with her pseudosciency buzzwords! This time Jillian bashed keto for including too much animal protein and saturated fat, accelerating aging, disrupting the microbiome and several other misguided claims. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki debunk JIllian once again and deliver some nerdy real talk on why we still love keto!
In this episode, Ali and Becki debunk Jillian point by point, from how keto can be rich in fiber to why quality absolutely matters to why vegetable oils are a poor choice. Learn about the real anti-aging benefits of a ketogenic diet, how keto prevents oxidative damage and supports cellular health and how keto can actually support healthy gut flora. Plus hear our reflections on 2020 and inspiration for 2021.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
What do lab grown meat, seed oils and non-caloric sweeteners have in common? They are highly processed and don’t belong in a real food diet, for one! Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss frightening new frontiers in the world of lab meats and ultra-processed meat alternatives, why omega 6 oils don’t belong as a staple of your diet and why non-caloric sweeteners still suck!
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss 3 things that will wreak havoc on your health and how trying to outsmart nature almost always fails. Learn about human cell cultured meats (yuck!) and how ultra-processed meat alternatives can actually be deleterious to your health as well as the health of the planet. Plus hear us discuss favorite fats and updates on why non-caloric sweeteners have no business in your real food keto diet.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Here we are 1 year in and we know a lot more than we did from our last official coverage in February. In this episode we cover updates on masks, disinfectants, and lockdowns, as well as new studies demonstrating lack of efficacy and serious concerns. We also unpack the stats on death toll noting this year there has been no increase in total death count when comparing to prior years sharing the work of John Hopins research demonstrating a reclassification of deaths vs. deaths caused by coronavirus. Beyond classification of deaths, we cover the faulty testing being used to drive the case count.
This episode ensures you are empowered with the connection of susceptibility + infection = disease. The infection or exposure alone may not be significant as updated data demonstrates. However, the restrictions continue to tighten and threats loom into 2022?!? We question the narrative and call out medical incongruency with policy as well as cover food-as-medicine and supplement support.
Have you been infected with COVID? We cover the mechanisms of long-haulers and how to support the body in successfully resetting following exposure to rebound energy, reduce inflammation, and regain mental health. Also in this episode we discuss the roles of the medical industrial complex and how facts and clinical information that can serve the public is being blocked and deleted. Learn how you can support your body and be proactive in not just surviving but living your life to the fullest!
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mitochondrial dynamics in the spleen of chickens via the opposite modulation of NF-kappaB and Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway during Mycoplasma gallisepticum infection. Poult Sci 98(12), 6296-6310.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
Here come the holidays and the end of 2020, we want to empower you to stay on top of your health game and support your loved ones! Want to be on top of it this year with prioritizing your body’s needs AND getting your shopping done? Want to hear about the use of CBD oil, elderberry in the immune season, the impact of a high protein diet on the body and more burning listeners questions? Tune in to hear Ali and special pinch hitter guest, Brady Miller (her husband) talk strategy for navigating holiday celebrations, tips for supporting healthy eating with kiddos and finding true food freedom during this season. You won’t want to miss what’s on their gift wishlists!
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Ali and Becki’s Gift Giving Guide
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
Are you overwhelmed by diet culture and confused about the difference between organic, free range, sustainable, natural? Looking for way to reboot your passion for connecting yourself into your food system and revamping how you look at food or your daily approach to eating? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Joel Salatin and Dr. Sina McCollough, two thought leaders and genuinely awesome people!
Joel has inspired millions with his work on Polyface Farm in Swoope, Virginia, which was featured in the New York Times bestseller Omnivore’s Dilemma and award-winning documentary Food Inc. Joel is a world leader in regenerative agriculture with a passionate understanding of the harmonious relationship between nature and the farmer. Dr. Sina has a radical health healing journey from a diet comprised of processed foods shifting to an individualized food-as-medicine approach serving to rebound from chronic illness and severe nutritional deficiencies.
In this episode, we discuss action items or practical bites to “get your hands dirty” and directly connect with your food system as well as defining a continuum from processed foods to whole foods and from a lackluster life to a vibrant one! We also go into more broad high level conversations on sovereignty and health freedom touching on farm subsidies, medical autonomy, disease label and diagnostics, and defining what elements are necessary for optimal wellness.
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Purchase Beyond Labels book here!
Connect with Sina at: www.HandsOffMyFood.com and Joel at: www.PolyfaceFarms.com
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted. Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
About our guests:
Dr. Sina McCullough is the author of Beyond Labels and Hands Off My Food. She holds a Ph.D. in Nutritional Science and a B.S. in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, both from the University of California at Davis. She was the Director of R&D for a supplement company and taught Biochemistry and Bioenergetics at UC Davis. Despite her knowledge, she developed an autoimmune disease, which prompted her to launch an investigation into our food supply. What she learned saved her life; she reversed the disease without the use of medication. Now, Dr. McCullough is dedicated to helping others avoid the health challenges she has faced.
Joel Salatin and his family operate Polyface Farm in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Beginning in 1961 the family developed soil building and water-enhancing protocols to grow pastured livestock: beef, pork, chicken, turkey, ducks, and sheep. The farm direct markets to individual families, restaurants, and institutional dining services. With a long track record of innovation and excellence, Polyface Farm holds educational seminars, farm tours, day camps and events to encourage duplication and understanding. Joel is the author of 13 books, including Beyond Labels, Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal, and The Sheer Ecstasy of Being a Lunatic Farmer and he is the editor of the world’s premier pastured livestock publication, The Stockman Grass Farmer.
Are you still putting the finishing touches on your holiday menu? Need some inspiration that will convince your family that real food can taste good once and for all? Looking for some tips to navigate the holidays and stay on track? Tune in to get Ali’s top tips for holiday survival and best practices for incorporating both mindful indulgence and nutrient density in your menu planning.
In this episode, Ali and Becki will definitely make you drool with their holiday menu inspiration! Learn about ways to incorporate greens into your Thanksgiving meal, choosing quality fats and why we love nut flour. Plus eating nose to tail, holiday survival supplement essentials, and how to navigate conversations about the “bad season” with family and friends!
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This episode is also sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Are you considering natural childbirth? Want to know what the birthing center experience is like? If you followed Becki’s pregnancy, you’ll want to hear this special episode all about Noah’s birth! From eating dates and drinking red raspberry leaf tea to acupuncture and castor oil, learn what you can do to prepare your body for birth and kickstart labor.
In this episode, Becki details the story of Noah’s birth. Learn about recognizing signs of labor, natural induction techniques, and get the nitty gritty play by play (complete with audio clips) of the whole birth experience. This episode also covers postpartum recovery, foods and supplements you will want on hand to ease postpartum pain, as well as planning for lab work after breastfeeding.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com
In this very important and timely episode, Ali reviews her 4 year old daughter's genetic panel, the 55 SNP by GxSciences. We discuss how to navigate the results and we cover considerations in diet and supplements as well as lifestyle which includes considerations of delayed vax@6ne plans or exemption.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss methylation, detoxification, mitochondrial, and inflammatory pathways in the body and highlight results identifying considerations in each category. We deep dive into supplement strategy and food-as-medicine solutions! Tune in, empower, educate, and consider arming yourself with your own medical data as we go into navigation of this season and mandates.
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This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
If you’ve followed Becki’s pregnancy journey, you’ll want to tune in for this jam-packed third trimester episode! Whether currently pregnant, thinking about baby-making or just curious about what happens during the third trimester, this episode is for you.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss Becki’s third trimester from body changes and prevention of stretch marks to Braxton Hicks contractions to blood pressure impact and beyond. Learn about preventing preeclampsia, testing group B strep negative and how to best support optimal position for babe. This episode includes creating a birth plan and how to advocate for yourself and your baby during the birthing process. Plus important considerations of coming into motherhood during COVID and medical autonomy.
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This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Are you feeling rigid in your body or disconnected from your creative self? Want to tap into your feminine side and bring some fluidity into your daily life? It is thought that our consciousness can be broken down into masculine and feminine and that both are necessary for achieving our creative potential. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss channeling the divine feminine and break down the importance of creativity, tuning into your intuition, creating community and exploring sensuality.
In this episode, Ali and Becki go deep on femininity and how to connect to your most authentic intuitive self which often means dissociating from the fear-centered amygdala of the brain and getting grounded to feel your way. Learn how connecting to the earth and channeling your inner goddess can support overall wellbeing, how exploring sensuality can help you get back into your body and the importance of movement as medicine. Plus get tips for bringing some feminine energy into your life and household from why you should do hip circles to burning incense to owning a plant and more!
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This episode is sponsored by the Adrenal Rehab Program. My Adrenal Rehab program provides the science and strategy to rebound your primary stress glands to support your body’s return to balance while mellowing the mind. The successful application of this food-as-medicine program can empower you to take back control of your health while gaining resilience to your daily stressors! Use code ADRENAL99 to save!
This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Looking for some scientifically supported ways you can boost your immune system and metabolic health? Are you fed up with sensationalized science and illogical public policy? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Mike Mutzel, clinical nutritionist and biohacker with a talent for disseminating medical journals into digestible messages and lifestyle recommendations. Mike speaks on navigating research studies and how to live while practicing wellness in a fear mongered world and he unpacks new literature on cellular aging and oxidative stress.
This episode will challenge you to take your metabolic health to the next level and may plant some seeds of how to discuss the pandemic at the dinner table with loved ones this holiday season. In his recommendations for mitigating inflammation and enhancing a robust immune response, he covers intermittent fasting, keto, cold plunges, and the importance of determining your epigenetic age! To round things out we cover food and nutrition in your own backyard and discuss Mike’s homestead and experience of raising pigs, chickens, turkeys, and growing food.
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Sponsors for this episode: This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted. Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
About Mike Mutzel:
Mike earned his B.S. in Biology from Western Washington University in 2006 and completed his M.S. in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport in 2015 and is a graduate of the Institute for Functional Medicine’s (IFM) Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP).
In April of 2014 Mike published his first book, Belly Fat Effect: The Real Secret About How Your Diet, Intestinal Health, and Gut Bacteria Help You Burn Fat.
Mike regularly conducts workshops for health care practitioners, teaching leading-edge science in a concise format that can be utilized by progressive clinicians for the prevention of chronic disease. Often termed Translational Medicine, this bench-to-bedside approach is key to ensure the application of pioneering research and concepts in systems biology a preventative health care setting, optimizing patient outcomes.
Mike lives in Kirkland, WA with his wife Deanna, a Doctor of Chiropractic- with their daughter and two dogs Shasta and Rainier as well as pigs, chickens and more!
Have you attempted a gut cleanse or functional medicine treatment and felt terrible? So bad that you weren’t able to complete the protocol? In this episode we cover the topic of Herxheimer Reactions which are setbacks or symptom flares that occur during a treatment plan. In a gut cleanse, this is due to the endotoxins released by yeast and microbes when they break down during antifungal or antibiotic treatment. When the body becomes overburdened or overwhelmed by a sudden release of toxins the immune system goes on high alert, triggering systemic inflammation.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss how to cope with a gut cleanse as well as elimination diets and other functional approaches that can drive Herxheimer Reactions. They will cover the influence of the microbiome on disease and what can happen when pathogenic organisms are not regulated. Learn about the importance of anti-inflammatory and detox supporting compounds in supplements and diet as well as lifestyle support to aid in successful outcomes.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Have you been curious about your blood sugar trends or thinking about investing in a CGM? Want to know what Ali discovered in her CGM experiment? Tune in to learn about the experience of wearing a CGM, from putting it on to gathering data to how it impacts day to day life. Hear about the trends Ali observed in her own body, how stress played a dynamic role and what impact margaritas and milkshakes had on her blood sugar!
In this episode, we cover Ali’s CGM experiment where she wore a meter that tracked blood sugar for 12 days straight. We cover in a real life detailed approach how stress, diet, supplements, and other lifestyle factors impact Ali’s blood sugar and where this may be hindering your wellness and weight loss goals.
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense, providing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that provide you with real-time glucose data and an easy to use phone app that helps you combine and visualize your glucose data with all of your daily activities as well as personalized recommendations on how to improve your health. Use the code AliRD for $30 off your monthly subscription plan at nutrisense.io.
This episode is also sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Want to take your real food journey a step further? Curious how you can level up and diversify your intake? Looking to reconnect with nature despite living in an industrialized society? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Daniel Vitalis, host of the show WildFed, Registered Maine Guide, writer, public speaker and lifestyle pioneer who dedicates his work to helping others live healthier and more nature-integrated lives. Hear about Daniel’s journey from working in the natural health space to leading a wild fed life and how he has returned to a hunter gatherer lifestyle.
If you’re already eating a whole food based diet and living a Naturally Nourished lifestyle, this episode will challenge you to expand beyond the grocery store and farmers market and truly reintegrate into nature. In this episode, Daniel Vitalis shares a wealth of information from how nature can truly provide when we allow it, to how we ended up with orange carrots, to the history of red delicious apples and so much more!
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Daniel Vitalis is the host of WildFed.
For ten years he lectured around North America and abroad, offering workshops that helped others lead healthier, more nature-integrated lives. A successful entrepreneur, he founded the nutrition company SurThrival.com in 2008. Most recently, he hosted the popular podcast ReWild Yourself.
He’s a Registered Maine Guide, writer, public speaker, interviewer, and lifestyle pioneer who’s especially interested in helping people reconnect with wildness, both inside and outside of themselves.
After learning to hunt, fish, and forage as an adult, Daniel created WildFed to inspire others to start a wild-food journey of their own.
Headquartered in the Lakes Region of Maine, he lives with his beautiful wife Avani and their Plott Hound Ellie.
Connect with him at Wild-Fed.com, as well as on Instagram and Facebook.
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Are you or a loved one dealing with insulin resistance? Want to know more about treating insulin resistance from the root cause? Curious about how this could be slowing your weight loss or causing other concerning symptoms? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down what insulin resistance is, what causes it and how it can be treated with diet and lifestyle modification. Learn about why high levels of insulin are harmful, how insulin resistance is treated in a functional medicine model and why this phenomenon is on the rise in the US.
In this Episode, Ali and Becki break down the nitty-gritty of insulin resistance, often considered the main precursor to diabetes. Learn about the function of insulin as a hormone as well as what happens with both excessive and inadequate response in the body. A diet high in carbohydrates, constant access to food as well as micronutrient deficiencies have all led to a rise in insulin resistance and diagnosis of diabetes in the US. Learn about solutions from a ketogenic diet to stress management to intermittent fasting that can reduce insulin resistance as well as practical tools of supplements to consider, foods to include and avoid and some of our favorite tasty recipes that incorporate these principles!
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This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted. Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
Have you or a family member been diagnosed with diabetes or told you are pre-diabetic? Want to know more about signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment and where things have gone off course? Curious about the influence of food subsidies and pharma funding for diabetes research? Tune in as Ali and Becki peel off the veil on Type 2 diabetes, exposing some serious room for improvement in the treatment of this preventable lifestyle disease.
It is estimated that 34.2 million people in the US or at least 10% of the population is diabetic and the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes in the US has more than doubled in the past 20 years. The COVID-19 pandemic has truly shone a light on the influence of insulin resistance on immune health with diabetes as one of the most common comorbidities leading to severe outcomes and death, exposing a pandemic within a pandemic. In this episode, Ali and Becki drill down on diabetes and insulin resistance, from risk factors to diagnostic criteria and focus primarily on where we have gone wrong with management of this reversible condition. Don’t worry, this episode is not all doom and gloom and part 2 will focus on functional approaches and solutions for truly getting diabetes into remission.
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Want to know what your skeletal system does for you? Curious about preventing bone loss and supporting healthy tendons, joints, ligaments and fascia? Tune in to learn about the many functions of your skeletal system and how you can best support it as you age.
In this episode, Ali and Becki unpack the many functions of the skeletal system. Beyond providing a support system for your body, your skeletal system facilitates movement, protects organs, stores minerals and plays a role in blood cell formation as well as immune health. Learn about foods and supplements to support the skeletal system, best forms of movement and essential nutrients that support your structure. Plus get the scoop on whether calcium supplementation is necessary and what to look for if you do supplement!
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This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted. Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Are you dealing with an autoimmune diagnosis or health challenge and in need of some inspiration? Want to hear how one client got her MS into remission using food as medicine? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview long-time client and MS Warrior Ann Pinchak on her journey from MS diagnosis to healing with food as medicine.
In this special episode, Ali and Becki speak to Ann Pinchak about her journey from a scary diagnosis to thriving with MS and helping others to do the same. Learn how Ann transitioned to applying a nutrient dense paleo approach with the Wahl’s Protocol and has used a high-fat keto approach to not only manage symptoms but see remission and truly achieve optimal health.
More about Ann:
Ann is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), a certified Wahls Health Coach, and a licensed facilitator with the More To Life (MTL) program. As an NTP and Health Coach, she uses a foundational, holistic approach to assess nutritional deficiencies and support others to follow a nutrient-dense diet, and active, balanced lifestyle. As a licensed facilitator, she helps others to find their life’s meaning and purpose.
In 2003, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis which set her on a journey of physical, spiritual, and emotional healing. Prior to her diagnosis, she practiced immigration and civil rights law. She has two adult sons and two young grandchildren.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
This episode is also sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Did part one of our teens and tweens podcast strike a chord? Looking for more functional medicine approaches for older teens and college students? Want advice on tackling hormone and skin woes, coping with stress and supporting performance and focus? Tune in part two of this special series for teens to hear Ali and Becki break down common concerns including hormonal acne, anxiety and stress and top supplement recommendations for this age and life stage!
In this episode, Ali and Becki provide a 101 approach to functional medicine for older teenagers and young adults. From balancing hormones to coping with stress to supporting performance and focus for those late night study sessions, this episode is jam packed with practical solutions to support whole body health. Learn about avoiding pitfalls of college life including screen time and blue light exposure, stimulants like adderall and managing social drinking and beyond!
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This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted. Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Are you a teen or tween-ager looking to take control of your health? Perhaps you are a parent wanting to start your teen or tween off on the right foot when it comes to applying food as medicine? Want practical solutions for addressing energy, screen time, and blood sugar balance? Tune in to this special episode where Ali and Becki address teens and tweens directly and provide a 101 level introduction to our functional medicine approach!
In this episode, we cover everything we wish we knew about health when we were teenagers! From balancing blood sugar and reading food labels to navigating dining out to optimizing athletic performance, this episode will help to empower you with direct solutions to feel your best in your body. Plus learn about best supplements for supporting optimal wellness, growth and development and get some tasty recipe inspiration for quick grab breakfasts, lunches and snacks appropriate for any age or life stage!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
This episode is also sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
Is your child dealing with a diagnosis of ADHD or Autism? Looking for alternative approaches to medication for behavioral issues? Want to know how to best support neurological health, concentration and focus? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the rise of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, from conventional approaches to supporting optimal neurological and behavioral health in our children. In today’s episode we will cover primary irritants to avoid as well as foods to focus on and some root causes of imbalance including gut health, detoxification pathways, and nutritional deficiency trends.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss functional approaches to neurological and behavioral health from assessing common nutritional deficiencies, identifying food allergies or heavy metal toxicity, balancing blood sugar levels and providing nutrients for optimal cognitive function.
We take a whole body approach addressing mind with restructuring thought patterns and self-esteem building techniques, behavior with development of routine and consistency, and diet to ensure we can provide you with balanced support for optimal results. Some of the most over prescribed medications include methamphetamines to treat attention deficits, especially in kids.
But what is exciting is that we know that ADHD and other psychological disorders may be caused by dietary/digestive reasons and may be treated with food as medicine.
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This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.
This week marks Episode 200 of the Naturally Nourished Podcast and to celebrate, we’re bringing you a fun and lighthearted episode focused on getting to know our team, our story and our mission. Brady and Byron, our behind-the-scenes husbands, make a special guest appearance and tell all about what it is like being married to Ali and Becki, how they explain functional medicine and how we really eat at home!
In this milestone episode, the Naturally Nourished team reflects on the evolution of the podcast, brand and food-as-medicine philosophy. Listen to us jive on how we all met, favorite music we’re listening to right now and new parent advice. Plus hear the dudes dish on how many supplements they think we really take, favorite formulas in the Naturally Nourished line and tried and true recipes we actually make on a regular rotation!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
When was the last time you stopped to focus on your breath? If it’s been awhile, stop what you’re doing and tune in to this episode where Ali and Becki will focus on the respiratory system, the importance of breath and how you can harness your breath to benefit your brain, mood, immune function and metabolism!
In this episode, Ali and Becki will unpack common conditions and symptoms that impact the respiratory system as well as food as medicine and supplement solutions. Beyond respiratory illness, breathwork can be a dynamic way to manage anxiety and stop chronic stress response. Learn about the science behind breathing techniques such as 4-7-8, Ujayi breath and Wim Hoff methods as well as why you should focus on breathing through your nose instead of your mouth! Plus we cover breath in the context of masking and the influence of disinfectants and cleaning chemicals in our respiratory systems!
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This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted. Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by Do Fasting, an intermittent fasting app that includes all the necessary tools for successful weight loss. Do Fasting guides clients through a fasting challenge, logs calories, weight and water intake and offers meal prep tips and online workouts. Use coupon code ALIMILLERRD at checkout to receive 50% off DoFasting 6 month plan + 6 months free of charge at dofasting.com.
Wonder what to do if you have to take an antibiotic? Curious about the efficacy of probiotics and if they are all they're cracked up to be? Want to know more about antibiotic resistance and managing infections naturally? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss concerns with widespread antibiotic use and overuse, what to do if you must take one and how you can support your family’s wellness so that antibiotics become a last resort rather than first line of defense!
There has been a lot of recent buzz about whether probiotics are actually effective in mainstream media leading many to question whether the formulas they have been taking for years are actually doing anything. There is actually a myriad of scientific literature that supports the efficacy of probiotics for everything from digestive concerns to mood to immune health and beyond! In this episode we unpack current research on the benefits of probiotics and discuss why strain and potency matters when it comes to choosing a quality probiotic. We dig in to the scary side effects of antibiotics and discuss strategies to mitigate antibiotic use as well as how you can avoid needing them in the first place. Plus hear our concerns with the recent push toward sterilization and sanitization in the context of the pandemic and how you can minimize exposure and support your body’s detox processes!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Wish you could pick our brains all day long? You asked, we answer in this grab bag Q&A episode covering everything from hair loss in men to probiotics for kids to our thoughts on the sourdough trend! Tune in for a ripping episode jam-packed with practical solutions for you and your family!
In this episode, Ali and Becki tackle your burning questions. You’ll hear our take on everything from supporting healthy testosterone to constipation in pregnancy to getting off blood pressure medication. Plus hear tips and tricks for staying safe with summer fun and supporting your body with chlorine exposure. As always, this episode is infused with food-as-medicine recommendations, supplement strategy and tons of practical tips for nourishing your family and thriving in your body!
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This episode is sponsored by Do Fasting, an intermittent fasting app that includes all the necessary tools for successful weight loss. Do Fasting guides clients through a fasting challenge, logs calories, weight and water intake and offers meal prep tips and online workouts. Use coupon code ALIMILLERRD at checkout to receive 50% off DoFasting 6 month plan + 6 months free of charge at dofasting.com.
This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
If you tuned in for Becki’s first trimester, you’ll definitely want to hear the updates in this second trimester wrap up episode! Whether you are currently pregnant, trying to conceive or just curious about the changes that happen to your body during pregnancy, you won’t want to miss this jam-packed episode. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss weight gain in pregnancy, reasons for choosing natural childbirth, and opting out of the oral glucose tolerance test.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss second trimester shifts, nutrients of focus and what is really happening in your body during this time. You’ll learn where all that pregnancy weight gain actually goes, what is happening with baby during your second trimester and how you can support increasing growth demands for you and babe. Plus, Becki reveals the gender of Baby Yoo and we discuss advocacy for mamas giving birth during the pandemic!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
In light of the current pandemic, so much of the current narrative is focused on fear, increasing case counts and the ambiguous calls to flatten the curve by means of lockdown, social distancing and universal mask wearing. In this episode, we break down the importance of metabolic health in the context of the pandemic and do a deep dive on fact vs. fear with guest Dr. Paul Saladino. We also discuss considerations of an all meat diet and his newly revised book, The Carnivore Code.
In this episode, we interview Dr. Saladino on his perspective on why we need to flatten the fear and use this pandemic as an opportunity to correct the underlying metabolic issues that make us vulnerable to the virus. This isn’t the first, nor will it be the last, viral threat to humans and looking to deepen our understanding of how the immune system functions, how nutrients like Vitamin D and glutathione can support whole body health, and how insulin resistance is the real pandemic is being dangerously overlooked. Tune in to hear us discuss herd immunity, shortcomings of a vaccine and how we can tap into nature to create resilience. Plus hear all about Dr. Paul’s book, The Carnivore Code, where he debunks common misconceptions of a meat-based diet and shares his perspective on why plants might not be supportive of whole body health.
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Dr. Saladino is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable. In addition to his personal podcast, Fundamental Health, he can be found featured on numerous podcasts including The Minimalists, The Model Health Show, Bulletproof Radio, The Dr. Gundry Podcast, The Ben Greenfield Podcast, Dr. Mercola, Health Theory, Mark Bell’s Power Project, and many others. He has also appeared on The Doctors TV show and will release his first book in 2020 titled, “The Carnivore Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to our Ancestral Diet.”
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This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Want to know what miss Stella did for her 4th birthday this year? Curious about nutrition recommendations for 3-4 year olds? Want to know what was on the menu for Stella’s Paleo Princess Tea Party? Tune in to hear Ali reflect on Stella’s transition from age three to four, using mantra with your kids and navigating big feelings, and of course share some 4 year old approved recipe inspiration!
In this episode, Ali and Becki unpack Stella’s development and using mantra to navigate book tour, a new school environment, and the “bad season” this past year. Ali shares what is in Stella’s lunchbox, ideas for nut free school lunches and why prioritizing protein, probiotics and fat have kept Stella grounded and resilient this year. Plus learn what was on the menu for Stella’s 4th birthday party and get answers to some of your burning kids nutrition questions!
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This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Have you heard the words polyphenols and antioxidants tossed around but not really sure what they mean? Curious about intolerance of plants and how you can correct this from the root cause? Want to know more about how polyphenols support gut health, detoxification and more? Tune in to hear us highlight the power of produce and how you can pack polyphenol rich foods into your diet to optimize your intake and reduce oxidative stress!
Polyphenols have demonstrated anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties in human health. In this episode, we highlight the benefits of plants and reasons we find them essential in an optimal diet for whole body health. Learn why organic and sustainable farming increases polyphenol production in plants and what foods have the best bang for their buck (hint: chocolate, wine and coffee make the list!)
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Episode 192: Keeping Our Kids Safe?
In this week’s episode, we discuss the impact of the pandemic on our children as well as their true risk factors. We unpacked the CDC Back to School Guidelines that were released in May and discussed how to support their immune system to be resilient vs. weak from excessive sterility and stress. We discussed the impact of connection and touch as well as misuse of masks and manipulation of the concept of asymptomatic carriers.
In this episode we discuss creating a vibration of calm in your household, as well as the basic needs for children’s mental and immune health, including nutrients, lifestyle, and tips to support! Learn about supplement strategy for supporting your little ones as they go back to school and engage with friends, the importance of outdoor play, and how you can advocate for their best interests to school and community leaders.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
Want to know more about the influence of keto on women’s hormones? Curious about implementing carb cycling and how to do it? Tune in for part 2 of our epic keto and women’s hormones episode to learn about keto and thyroid, the carb cycling leptin connection and troubleshooting common hormonal concerns.
In this episode, Ali and Becki dig into your listener questions on fibroids, hot flashes, loss of cycle and much more. Keto can help to address the root cause of common hormonal concerns including estrogen dominance, excessive androgens and imbalances contributing to infertility. On the flip side, it can also drive distress hormonally if done without support! Learn about warning signs that you need to adjust your keto and some hormone hacks you can implement to support your body at all ages and stages of your hormone cycle!
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This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
Are you curious about the impact of keto on your hormonal health and balance? Worried that keto will make you lose your hair or worse, your period? Want to know more about the use of keto for balancing hormones in PCOS, endometriosis and infertility? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss new recommendations for the use of a real food ketogenic approach to balance your hormones.
As our episodes on keto and women’s hormones are some of the most popular to date, we’re providing a two part episode with an updated perspective on the therapeutic use of a ketogenic diet to balance hormones and combat common conditions such as PCOS and estrogen dominance. Learn how to balance out the hormetic stressors of keto and fasting to have these practices work in your favor vs. throw hormones out of whack and get nerdy on some of the mechanisms of how keto can have a favorable impact on female hormones.
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This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine products including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
Have your healthy habits gone out the window with the recent stress of the pandemic? Looking to reset and need some direction? Want to create rituals that you can stick to no matter what comes your way? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the barriers to long term healthy shifts and discuss solutions to establishing lasting routines that support optimal health.
If you experienced a loss of your routine with recent events or if you find it hard to keep up your habits during times of high stress, you are definitely not alone. When our schedules are disrupted, many of us reach for comfort in the form of increased snacking or more indulgent food choices or let our wellness routines slip. In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss how to cope with loss of routine, what it means to create your own ritual and how you can rebound your body from the vicious cycle of stress and cravings. Learn about practical tips for creating new routines, supplemental support for cravings and how to add back structure to create resilience in your body and mind.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
This episode is also sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine products including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
Do you struggle with listening to your intuition when it comes to your body or your family’s health? Want some perspective on common medical interventions including the Gardasil vaccine, mammograms and IUDs? Looking to dig deeper on the pros and cons of vaccines? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Dr. Christiane Northrup, a visionary pioneer in women’s health with over 30 years of experience as an OB/GYN on how you can tap in to your inner wisdom, what interventions may and may not be appropriate for your body and how the current pandemic might just be the “Great Awakening” that we all need!
In this episode, Ali and Becki dig in to Dr. Northrup’s decades of experience teaching women to thrive at every stage of life. Learn about her perspective on controversial medical interventions and the questions you need to be asking yourself about what is right for your body and your own personal health journey. Plus dig in to some common questions on vaccines and learn about new updates to Dr. Northrup’s book, Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom.
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More about Dr. Christiane Northrup:
Christiane Northrup, M.D., visionary pioneer in women’s health, is a board-certified OB/GYN with more than thirty years of clinical experience, former assistant clinical professor of OB/GYN at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, and three-time New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause and Goddesses Never Age. In 2013, Reader’s Digest named Dr. Northrup one of the “100 Most Trusted People in America.” In 2016, she was named one of Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul 100, a group of leaders who are using their voices and talent to awaken humanity. And in 2020, she was included in the Watkins Spiritual 100, a list of living people that make a unique and spiritual contribution on a global scale.
Internationally known for her empowering approach, Dr. Northrup embraces medicine that acknowledges the unity of mind, body, emotions, and spirit, and teaches women to create health by tuning into their inner wisdom. After decades spent transforming women’s understanding of their sacred bodies and processes, Dr. Northrup now teaches women to thrive at every stage of life.
As a business owner, physician, former surgeon, mother, writer, speaker, and, according to Miriam Ava Ph.D., a “rebel, rock star and authority on what can go right with the female body,” Dr. Northrup acknowledges our individual and collective capacity for growth, freedom, joy, and balance.
Dr. Northrup has also hosted eight highly successful public-television specials, and her work has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the Today Show, NBC Nightly News, The View, Rachael Ray, Good Morning America, 20/20, and The Dr. Oz Show, among many others.
Sponsors For This Episode:
This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine products including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
Has your keto hit a standstill or are you no longer seeing results? New to keto and overwhelmed by all of the conflicting information? Looking to optimize your low carb high fat lifestyle and make it a sustainable lifestyle? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss 5 keto fails that even the most experienced keto veterans can fall victim to and how to recover from them!
Whether you find yourself asking “is _____ keto?” or are so married to your macros that you ignore your body’s hunger and satiety signals, this episode digs into the dogma that can happen to the best of us on a keto diet! Learn why “keto or bust” is not a sustainable approach when under stress and why tightening up when under stress will likely drive unfavorable outcomes, why detox support is an essential part of a balanced approach and how micronutrient deficiency might be halting your progress. Plus we answer a couple of burning listener questions on high fasting glucose, modifying your intermittent fasting approach under stress and starting points for those looking to learn more about the science of ketosis.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
This episode is also sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine products including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
Are you pregnant or trying to conceive and wondering how to best prepare your body? Want to know what happens in the first trimester in your body and what changes are already happening in the first 12 weeks? Curious about carbs and pregnancy and why eating keto in the first trimester might not feel great? Tune in to hear Becki get personal about her first trimester, from finding out she was pregnant to dealing with morning sickness to how her diet changed in some pretty unexpected ways!
In this episode, Ali and Becki dive into first trimester shifts and nutrient demands for mama and baby as well as some of the common pregnancy symptoms and how to address them without medication. Learn tips and tricks for dealing with nausea and what Becki really ate during the early weeks (spoiler alert: it was not a perfectly balanced keto diet!) Plus learn about why iodine, DHA, and choline are essential to a healthy pregnancy and how to up your intake of these and other essential nutrients for building a super baby!
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This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine products including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
Histamine is involved in necessary immune processes to aid in battling foreign invaders or pathogens in the body, but when overproduced or when enzymes that aid in breakdown and removal are compromised, the body can become bombarded!
In this episode, Ali interviews guest, Dr. Becky Campbell, author of The 30-Day Thyroid Reset Plan and The 4-Phase Histamine Reset Plan to discuss how histamine intolerance can drive chronic illness and undesired symptoms including dermatitis, fatigue, migraines, heart palpitations, congestion, mood disorders, hormone imbalance and more! We will discuss the 2 primary enzymes involved in histamine breakdown diamine oxidase (DAO) and histamine N-menthyltransferase (HNMT) as well as conditions that interfere with enzyme activity and function. Learn about the stress-thyroid-adrenal-hormone connection to histamine intolerance and how gut dysbiosis can exacerbate the problems as well as the top high histamine foods to avoid when looking to reduce your body’s reactivity.
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Root causes of histamine intolerance
Mast cell disorders
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How estrogen dominance drives histamine overproduction
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This episode is also sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
This episode is also sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine products including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
If you’re a longtime podcast listener, you’ve probably heard us mention the HPA-axis at least 100 times, if not in just about every episode. The hypothalamic, pituitary, adrenal feedback loop of your body’s stress response really is THAT important, hence Ali’s work in The Anti-Anxiety Diet. With many of us operating in fight or flight the majority of the time, it is more important than ever to understand how to dial in your HPA-axis and shift your body into rest and digest mode. Tune in to learn about the function of your HPA-axis as well as diet and lifestyle support for harnessing your body’s stress response!
In this episode, Ali and Becki unpack the hypothalamus and pituitary, two glands that may get overlooked with all the talk about the adrenals and cortisol in relation to stress. Go beyond the 101 level of understanding and learn exactly what these glands do, how they are connected and how you can best support optimal balance and harmony. Learn about the importance of limiting blue light, moving your body and curbing your caffeine intake to balance your stress response. Plus get food as medicine and supplement recommendations for supporting your HPA-axis (chocolate avocado maca pudding, anyone?!).
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Adrenal Rehab Program - 50% off through 4/30 with code ADRENALAPRIL
Why the HPA-axis Matters
Sponsors For This Episode:
This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine products including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
Are you interested in enhancing your memory, focus or clarity? Feel like you're not as sharp as you used to be or need a leg up with concentration and productivity? Want to prevent age related cognitive decline and keep your edge? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki unpack the reasons cognitive decline can occur in the first place, from stress to lack of sleep to diet. Learn how keto can be a tool to prevent age-related decline and enhance brain function at any age and stage of life, why processed food is terrible for your brain and how nootropics can support optimal performance.
In this episode, Ali and Becki break down the drivers of decreased cognitive decline, providing solutions for each with food as medicine and targeted nutritional supplementation. Learn about essential nutrients for supporting cognition and how an antioxidant-rich diet can protect your brain. If you’ve experienced brain fog or felt like your memory is just not what it used to be, this episode will provide solutions and strategies for getting your brain back!
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This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine products including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
Do you suspect food sensitivities are causing your symptoms? Want to know if these are a legit concern or if all the attention on food sensitivity testing is just a fad? Curious to hear our thoughts on at home food tests, oat milk and healing leaky gut for good? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki dig into the difference between food sensitivities and allergies, break down common food triggers and identify symptoms of food intolerance.
Food sensitivities can create a cascade of inflammation in the body, leading not only to digestive concerns but also to joint pain, migraines and headaches and beyond. In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss what causes food sensitivity, symptoms to look for and how to identify whether you are a candidate for testing. Learn about the mechanisms of food sensitivity testing and why the MRT Food Sensitivity Test is superior to other tests on the market and which ones are just a waste of money! Plus, hear our protocol for addressing leaky gut and learn how you can create resilience to food sensitivities.
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This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine products including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
This episode is also sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Are you looking to switch it up in the kitchen with some new recipe inspiration? Want insight on ancestral eating and how you can apply this concept in your own kitchen? In need of tips and tricks to sneak sardines into your family (and yourself)? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview dear friend and amazing chef Cristina Curp on her new book, Made Whole Made Simple. Learn what Cristina has been up to since she was last on the podcast and get a sneak peek into the mouthwatering recipes her new book has to offer.
Beyond her creative and nourishing recipes, Cristina’s new book is a wealth of knowledge on topics from dehydration and balancing electrolytes with food to ancestral eating and whether carnivore is truly the optimal diet for all. Plus learn why Cristina has moved away from using non-caloric sweeteners, micronutrients for balancing blood sugar and get some flavor profile and kitchen hack inspiration!
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Cristina Curp is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and former restaurant chef with a BA in Anthropology. Her love of food, and particularly using real food to heal inspired her popular food blog and wellness site, TheCastawayKitchen.com. Author of Made Whole cookbook, co-host of Body Wise Podcast and food as medicine advocate. She is a Miami native with Cuban roots who is currently living in Virginia, or wherever her husband's Navy career takes them. At 29 years old and 2 years postpartum, Cristina hit rock bottom with her health. On top of an inflammatory skin condition she had lived with for years, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, she began to experience many mystery symptoms and inflammation, Cristina took to the kitchen to find wellness. Using her culinary prowess and love of research, she began to discover the connection between her symptoms and the food she ate. This ongoing experiment birthed her blog, which is a collection of inventive, allergen-friendly, low carb, whole-food recipes that have helped her reverse autoimmune disease, lose weight, and take control of her own health and well-being. Empowering people to heal from the inside out is her life's work! With a mix of grit, sass and a lot of love, she continues to do just that through her books, her social media platform, and her nutritional coaching as well.
The Castaway Kitchen
Cristina's Books
Body Wise Podcast
Cristina's Meal Plans
Sponsors For This Episode:
This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine products including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
Are you freaking out about the coronavirus? Looking for more food-as-medicine solutions to support your family’s health during this time? Need a little reassurance to reduce the anxiety this pandemic is causing? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss emerging information about the coronavirus, new statistics on infection rates and what this means for you and your family. Learn about the connection of ACE 2 receptors, symptoms of coronavirus vs. cold and flu, and how you can best support your system during this time.
With evolution of the coronavirus pandemic over the past week, we are interrupting our regularly scheduled content to bring you up-to-date information about the mechanism of the virus, how it spreads and factors that put individuals at higher risk. The added stress and anxiety that self-quarantine, 24/7 news coverage and business and school closures is definitely NOT supportive of immune health, in fact stress can actually shut down the immune system! Learn how stress wreaks havoc on your body’s ability to fight, from reduced white blood cell activity to suppressed autophagy to depletion of micronutrients like Vitamin C and what you can do keep your immune system robust to the impact of stress!
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Stress Reduction Techniques
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Neuroprotective Effect of Scutellarin on Ischemic Cerebral Injury by Down-Regulating the
Expression of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme and AT1 Receptor. PLoS One 11(1), e0146197.
Coronavirus receptor ACE 2 A potential target for antiviral therapy, New Concepts of Antiviral
mitochondrial dynamics in the spleen of chickens via the opposite modulation of NF-kappaB and Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway during Mycoplasma gallisepticum infection. Poult Sci 98(12), 6296-6310.
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Sponsors For This Episode:
This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They’ve partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Are you freaking out over coronavirus? Wonder if you need to be stocking up on supplies or cancelling travel plans? Want to know how you can best prepare for any immune system hit and what to have on hand just in case things do get serious? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down how the immune system works, unpacking the mechanisms of both innate and acquired immunity. Learn how vaccines actually function, why getting a flu shot to prevent coronavirus is NOT going to work and how this could actually further compromise your immune system!
In this episode, Ali and Becki dive into the media buzz surrounding the coronavirus and provide a balanced opinion on why you don’t need to stress just yet. Learn how you can best support your immune system to be ready to take on any hit, be it cold, flu or coronavirus. Get food as medicine tips as well as a play by play of what to do for you and your family during times of illness. Plus learn what is in our coronavirus prevention kits and what you should be stocking in your “farmacy” to best prepare in a way that supports your system!
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Sponsors For This Episode:
This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine products including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
Did you catch last week’s episode on why you need supplements? Want more on how conventionally prescribed medications can be replaced with high quality nutritional supplements? Tune in to part 2 to hear Ali and Becki continue the conversation on how medications can drive side effects and dysfunction while supplementation can address symptoms and create a synergy of beneficial outcomes in the body and why this should always be the first line of defense!
In this episode, Ali and Becki unpack two more commonly prescribed medications--PPIs and SSRIs and discuss the risks and side effects associated with both. Get practical solutions for reflux and gastritis that will ultimately support your digestion and absorption vs. hinder it and learn how optimizing your microbiome can favorably influence your mood. Learn about the role of orthmolecular therapy and hear real success stories achieved in the Naturally Nourished clinic using targeted supplementation, from reducing inflammatory markers to conceiving miracle babies to getting ulcerative colitis into remission. Plus, Ali shares her current supplement regimen and the whole Naturally Nourished crew dishes on their favorite formulas!
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Functional Medicine Approach to Reflux and PPI Dangers
Risks of SSRIs and Anxiety Medications
The Role of Probiotics on Mood Stability
Targeted Strength Probiotic
Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic
Calm and Clear
What is OrthoMolecular Therapy
Sponsors For This Episode:
This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine products including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
One of the most common questions we hear both in clinic and from podcast listeners is “but I already eat a squeaky clean keto or paleo diet, do I really need supplements?” The answer is YES as even individuals with the “perfect” diet can see micronutrient deficiency based on demand of their body during times of increased stress, injury, illness, pregnancy and beyond. There are so many factors that contribute as well to inability to absorb or utilize the nutrients we are consuming from genetic variants like MTHFR to gut integrity issues. Not to mention that we can even see inadequate intake of certain nutrients if restricting specific foods or based on changes in farming practices and sourcing. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki tackle common reasons for deficiency and how use of high dose nutrients can accelerate outcomes, support metabolic pathways and ultimately lead to optimal health!
In this episode, we cover the multitude of reasons that you need supplements to thrive in your body and how we use strategic supplementation both clinically and personally to get into superhuman mode. Whether looking to drive remission with autoimmune disease, optimize hormones, or just feel more resilient to stress, you will learn how we use functional targeted nutritional supplementation to yield clinical results. Plus learn how supplements can replace potentially harmful over the counter and prescription medications and actually address the root cause for ongoing resolution versus a bandaid quick-fix that will likely drive dysfunction down the line!
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Sponsors For This Episode:
This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.
Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!
This episode is also sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine products including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
Wish you could pick Ali’s brain all day? You guys asked, we answer in this grab bag Q&A episode on everything from microwaves to allergy support to keto for kids. We even broach the subject of vaccines, gulp! Plus, learn about a couple new additions to the Naturally Nourished Supplement line, updates on our website progress and some exciting events coming this Spring!
In this episode, Ali and Becki answer your most burning questions that you submitted and have been waiting patiently to hear us tackle! You’ll hear our take on everything from baby led weaning tips to supporting your child through anxiety to how to recover your gut from antibiotics. As usual, this episode is infused with food-as-medicine recommendations, supplement strategy and tons of practical tips for nourishing your family and thriving in your body!
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Sponsors for This Episode:
This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine products including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Want to improve your sex life but not sure where to start? Looking to spice things up this Valentine’s Day? We dare you to try to get through this episode with guest Susan Bratton, intimacy wellness expert, without blushing! Tune in to learn about mindgasms, heartgasms, and maybe even a way to boost your cup size, ladies! Plus, how your partner can put into the orgasmic karma bank, why intimacy doesn’t always need to be quid pro quo and how you might be able to negotiate your way to more foot massages!
In this episode, Ali and Becki interview Susan Bratton who is champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. Susan has made it her mission to put more passion in peoples’ love lives, providing the antidote to inexperience, sexual boredom and infrequency by creating sexy sex ed programs that you can access from the comfort of your home...or bedroom. Grab your partner and tune in to this fun episode to learn about the physiology of orgasm, how men and women are different when it comes to sex and how you can turn up the heat at any age and stage!
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Susan Bratton, Intimacy Wellness Expert is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. Best-selling author and publisher of lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills including Sexual Soulmates, Relationship Magic, Revive Her Drive, The Steamy Sex Ed Video Collection, Hormone Balancing, The Pump Guide and Thrust In Time as a small selection of her 34 books and programs.
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
This episode is also sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!
Did you know that the microbiome can have a dynamic influence on hormone levels and female fertility? Want to know why Ali just completed her third Beat the Bloat Cleanse? Dysbiosis or yeast and bacteria imbalance can wreak havoc on the body, not only causing GI disturbance and skin flares but it can also exacerbate conditions that lead to infertility such as endometriosis and PCOS. Tune in to find out what happened during Ali’s cleanse, how she dealt with dieoff symptoms and why berberine and aromatic essential oils should have a place in your supplement routine even when not doing a cleanse!
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the influence of the microbiome on disease and what can happen when pathogenic organisms take over. Beyond the common symptoms of bowel irregularity and skin conditions we can see mood influence, headaches, chronic fatigue and even autoimmune disease as common manifestations of dysbiosis. Learn why dysbiosis can occur in the first place, how to recognize and test, and why we created the Beat the Bloat protocol as a microbiome reset. Plus hear us nerd out on how berberine can be more effective than metformin in addressing PCOS and infertility!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
This episode is also sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!
Ready for a refresher on why micronutrients matter? Wonder if nutrient deficiency could be at the root of your health concerns? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss folate, serine and niacin as 3 micronutrients that matter! Learn about their function, symptoms of deficiency as well as food sources of these important nutrients and when you should turn to supplementation for repletion.
In this episode, Ali and Becki break down the reasons stress can deplete micronutrients, especially B vitamins like folate and niacin and those used in regulation of cortisol like serine. Learn about symptoms and disease states associated with deficiency of these nutrients and when and why you want to consider supplementation. Plus, hear our take on the importance of avoiding synthetic folate, whether NAD+ is a miracle supplement and why you need to be including organ meats and grassfed whey in your diet!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
This episode is also sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!
You guys asked, we answer in this special Q&A episode all about hormones! We talk about women’s hormones all the time but this episode really breaks down the function of estrogen and progesterone, how levels shift throughout the cycle and lifetime and how the delicate balance of hormones can be thrown off by stress, endocrine disruptors and more. Learn how addressing hot flashes as an inflammatory symptom can make all the difference in getting ongoing resolution and how you can support your system through hormone transitions. Plus get insight into supporting optimal fertility, addressing hormonal weight gain and how stress is intricately connected to PCOS and other hormonal conditions.
In this episode, Ali and Becki answer your burning questions about topics ranging from hot flash relief to balancing hormones while on birth control to how the microbiome impacts estrogen conjugation and detox. Learn what happens to hormones after a procedure like an ablation and how proteolytic enzymes can help support a hospitable uterine environment, our take on hormone replacement therapy and best place to start with lab testing and supplementation when a hormonal imbalance is suspected. Plus get the skinny on flax seeds and other hormone modulating compounds and how genetics can impact your estrogen status!
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This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
This episode is also sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!
Optimal health goes way beyond diet and supplement strategy and the way we move and connect with our bodies is an integral part of the healing journey. Ali has been taking PranaShakti dance classes with Dr. Deb Kern for the past 6 months and has shared many moments of emotional and physical breakthrough that have come out of this practice. According to Dr. Deb, “PranaShakti is a conscious movement practice that combines elements from many forms of dance, Ayurveda, Kundalini Yoga and Hatha Yoga to remove energy blocks, liberate trapped energy, reconnect mind and body, reawaken creativity, express emotions, pray with the body and ultimately come home to peace, love and freedom.” Tune in to learn more about this unique practice, breaking energy barriers and how you can incorporate movement, mantra and release in your own life!
In this episode, Ali and Becki pick Dr. Deb Kern’s brain on the evolution of her PranaShakti method and dig deep into the intentions behind her class flow and teachings as she guides women to heal physical and emotional wounds. Deb fuses her academic and medical background with ancient healing techniques to help women discover health and balance in their lives. Hear her insight into the signs of disconnect in body and mind and learn how to recognize and move through energy blockages in your own body. From simple movements you can use at home to connecting through physical touch and sound, Deb provides resources and practical ways to get started on using movement as medicine!
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Dr. Deb Kern is a health scientist, visionary teacher, and guide who is dedicated to helping women live divinely embodied lives. Deb has traveled far and wide to study and apprentice with master teachers, shamans, yogis, herbalists, and healers. Her varied studies and experiences have helped her evolve practices and tools that help women embody the divine feminine and live pleasurable, purposeful, spirit-infused lives.
Dr. Deb’s years of practice as a nurse, health educator, personal trainer, yoga teacher, Nia teacher a yoga therapist combined with her life experiences have given her insights not found in books. She has observed, time and time again, that when we take actions in our own healing and become aware of the patterns that disconnect body and mind, miracles can occur in every area of our lives—and she adores inspiring others to experience these miracles.
She’s the creatrix of a healing movement practice called PranaShakti™ Dance, a transformational online program called The Shakti Sisterhood.
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This episode is sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!
This episode is also sponsored by Harper and Soul, makers of fat fueled, nutrient rich, savory & lightly sweetened granolas. Made with whole, real-food ingredients and fresh, scratch made spices. Great with your breakfast bowls, salads, cauliflower rice pilaf, even the base for a quiche or holiday pie crust – or simply enjoy by the handful! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save on orders of 2 or more bags!
You asked, we answered in this Q&A all about keto! From keto crotch to keto while breastfeeding to the ever-present calorie debate, we cover the gamut of listener questions. Whether you are a keto newbie or an OG keto veteran, this episode is a deep dive into some of the common roadblocks we all face when approaching a fat-fueled lifestyle.
In this episode, Ali and Becki take a step back from writing and researching nerdy podcast episodes to let you guys, our listeners, run the show! We got such an overwhelming response to our call for questions that we have broken them out into multiple episodes and this first one will be on all things keto. Whether you are a long time listener or a brand new podcast fan, this episode is a great introduction to our real food approach to keto and how we problem solve common issues that might be halting your progress. Get tangible advice for navigating sugar cravings, whether keto can be an 80/20 approach, how to sub dairy in common keto recipes and how you can do keto even without a gallbladder.
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This episode is sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!
This episode is also sponsored by Harper and Soul, makers of fat fueled, nutrient rich, savory & lightly sweetened granolas. Made with whole, real-food ingredients and fresh, scratch made spices. Great with your breakfast bowls, salads, cauliflower rice pilaf, even the base for a quiche or holiday pie crust – or simply enjoy by the handful! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save on orders of 2 or more bags!
With a brand new year (and decade!) just days away, many of us have resolutions and goals on the mind. Whether you are a resolution person or not, the new year can be a great time to reflect on where you are and where you want to go. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki talk about taking inventory of 2019, working with mantra to create the life you want and reveal their words of the year for 2020!
While setting resolutions can seen trite or cheesy, creating focus and goals to ring in the new year can provide structure and accountability to ensure you achieve what you set out to do this next year. Learn about Ali’s method for reframing negative thoughts to create a mantra that resonates and hear about a full moon ritual that you can use to inspire growth at any time of year. Plus get rapid fire ideas on how to approach your goals this year, whether you desire weight loss, better digestion, more energy or to learn to cook!
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This episode is sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!
This episode is also sponsored by Harper and Soul, makers of fat fueled, nutrient rich, savory & lightly sweetened granolas. Made with whole, real-food ingredients and fresh, scratch made spices. Great with your breakfast bowls, salads, cauliflower rice pilaf, even the base for a quiche or holiday pie crust – or simply enjoy by the handful! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save on orders of 2 or more bags!
The ketogenic diet is often seen as a “radical” approach but in actuality ketosis is a natural metabolic state that is necessary for survival. Not only that, ketosis enhances quality of life and whole body health via its neurological, inflammatory and metabolic benefits. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down their approach to real food keto and how you can use ketosis as medicine to achieve optimal health.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the polarizing nature of the ketogenic diet and break down why keto is NOT a new or novel approach. In reality, getting into a state of ketosis is an adaptive mechanism and human beings are designed to be hybrids in order to survive in times of lack of food. That said, not all ketogenic diets are created equal and the use of keto products riddled with non-caloric sweeteners and GMO corn derivatives have no place in a real food diet. Learn about new research in the application of the ketogenic diet for neurological conditions, mood disorders and beyond and how our balanced approach to keto can support your health goals!
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Virtual Food As Medicine Ketosis Class - Starts January 8th - GRAB YOUR SPOT NOW!
Past Episodes on Keto:
Episode 75: Considering Carb Cycling
Episode 99: Ketosis as Medicine
Episode 100: Five Ways to Solve Your Keto Slump
Episode 118: Real Food Keto and Natural Sweeteners
Episode 121: Keto and Women’s Hormones
Episode 153: Metabolic Flexibility and the New Age of Keto
Free Keto 101 Keto-as-Medicine Webinar on January 6th - Register Here!
10 Day Real Food Detox
Gingerbread No Bake Cookie Balls
Kale Chips 3 Ways
Keto as An Adaptive Mechanism
What are Ketones
Boost and Burn
Why is The Anti-Anxiety Diet Keto?
Leptin and HPA-axis Regulation
Episode 146: Keto as a Hormetic Stressor and All About Leptin
Research in the Keto Space
Episode 164: Make Positivity Louder and Keto Science with Dr. Ryan Lowery
Testing Ketones
KetoMojo Meter
Ketone Urine Strips
This episode is sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!
This episode is also sponsored by Harper and Soul, makers of fat fueled, nutrient rich, savory & lightly sweetened granolas. Made with whole, real-food ingredients and fresh, scratch made spices. Great with your breakfast bowls, salads, cauliflower rice pilaf, even the base for a quiche or holiday pie crust – or simply enjoy by the handful! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save on orders of 2 or more bags!
Bone broth has been used for hundreds of years as a traditional food that supports whole body health. Its benefits include repairing the gut lining, the home to our immune system, providing gelatin and collagen for connective tissue and joint support and even supporting brain health via the gut-brain axis. Tune in to learn about the benefits of bone broth, how to make it at home and how to choose a store-bought broth.
In this episode, Ali and Becki interview Sharon Brown, President and Founder of Bonafide Provisions. Learn about Sharon’s personal story of healing her son from chronic illness using food as medicine and a heavy dose of bone broth and how Bonafide Provisions came to be. Sharon shares how to make your own bone broth and troubleshoot everything from flavor to gel-factor to histamine intolerance. Plus, nerd out on the gut brain connection and how bone broth supports the body from the inside out!
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Sharon Brown is the Founder and President of Bonafide Provisions. Sharon’s journey in the food business began when she healed her son from chronic health issues using real food and bone broth. This life-changing experience compelled Sharon to become a certified Clinical Nutritionist and open a private practice in Del Mar, California. Within one year, Sharon had a client wait list four months long. People were desperate to heal, and bone broth was a cornerstone of Sharon’s protocol. Unfortunately, making bone broth properly can be time consuming and expensive. There was no commercially available bone broth that met Sharon’s standards, so she enlisted the help of her husband, a professionally trained chef, to help her make bone broth for her clients. But changing her clients’ lives was not enough. Sharon believed that the healing power of bone broth should be available to everyone and, so, Bonafide Provisions was born. Bonafide Provisions is the pioneer of traditionally-made bone broth and it’s currently the #1 selling frozen bone broth in the nation. From her nutrition practice to her healing foods company, Sharon’s mission has and always will be: to bring abundant wellness to the world by returning to the wisdom and traditions of our ancestors.
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This episode is sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!
This episode is also sponsored by Harper and Soul, makers of fat fueled, nutrient rich, savory & lightly sweetened granolas. Made with whole, real-food ingredients and fresh, scratch made spices. Great with your breakfast bowls, salads, cauliflower rice pilaf, even the base for a quiche or holiday pie crust – or simply enjoy by the handful! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save on orders of 2 or more bags!
Parenting is NOT easy, especially with so much conflicting information out there about different methods and tactics. The end game though, is pretty much same--to raise a good, well-rounded human being who can be self-sufficient and contribute to their community. Tune in to hear Becki pick Ali’s brain on the evolution of her own parenting dos and don’ts, how she applies Montessori principles with Stella and how she is working to instill mindfulness and empowerment.
In this episode, Ali dishes on her personal parenting philosophy and how it has evolved thus far with Stella now three and a half years old. If you’ve been dying to know more about what goes on behind the scenes beyond the instagram stories, this episode is for you! Hear about how Rudolf Steiner, Maria Montessori and a dear, wise friend influenced Ali’s parenting style and some of her tried and true tricks for behavior correction, embracing autonomy and handling mom guilt. Plus, learn about navigation of holiday treats, what Stella is digging lately and a recent experience with sugar and gluten at a birthday party.
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This episode is sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!
This episode is also sponsored by Harper and Soul, makers of fat fueled, nutrient rich, savory & lightly sweetened granolas. Made with whole, real-food ingredients and fresh, scratch made spices. Great with your breakfast bowls, salads, cauliflower rice pilaf, even the base for a quiche or holiday pie crust – or simply enjoy by the handful! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save on orders of 2 or more bags!
The vegan agenda strikes again, this time with the film The Game Changers that posits a vegan diet as superior for athletic performance and as the ultimate human diet. A film founded on junky science and vegan dogma like this comes out every year or so and this one is no exception with its straight up lack of evidence, sexy graphics and “real life” stories of lives transformed by a vegan diet. If you haven’t watched it, save yourself the two hours and instead tune to hear Ali and Becki’s take on the film’s main points, how Big Food is getting in bed with the vegan movement and why animal protein has a place in an optimal, whole food based approach.
In this episode, Ali and Becki dig in to the problematic nature of this film, from funding by a major pea protein company to the highly unscientific “experiments” meant to convince viewers that a vegan diet is the way of the future. Instead of a nerdy scientific point by point discussion, tune in for a balanced conversation around the brokenness of our food system and why opting out of animal products is not the answer. Learn about unique attributes only found in animal products, why bioavailability matters and how animals can be part of a sustainable food system that is ultimately the only way to save the planet. Plus, hear us read the ingredient lists of some of the new vegan frankenfoods on the market and learn why these have no business going in your body!
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This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
This episode is also sponsored by Harper and Soul, makers of fat fueled, nutrient rich, savory & lightly sweetened granolas. Made with whole, real-food ingredients and fresh, scratch made spices. Great with your breakfast bowls, salads, cauliflower rice pilaf, even the base for a quiche or holiday pie crust – or simply enjoy by the handful! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save on orders of 2 or more bags!
Are you curious about current research surrounding the ketogenic diet? Want to learn about what is being studied in the world of Neurodegenerative Disease, muscle mass, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and more? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Dr. Ryan Lowery, CEO of Ketogenic.com and the President of the Applied Science and Performance Institute.
In this episode, Ali and Becki pick Dr. Lowery’s brain on current research in the keto space, the problem with nutritional studies and funding and how he and his colleagues are seeking to change this. Hear Ryan answer rapid fire questions on some keto hot topics including carnivore, carb cycling and extended fasting and learn about pitfalls of keto and where he thinks the movement is headed. Plus, learn about his Make Positivity Louder movement and how he incorporates gratitude as a daily practice.
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Dr. Ryan P. Lowery, PhD, a 2014 national champion baseball player, earned his BS and MS in exercise physiology and exercise and nutrition science from the University of Tampa. Ryan completed his doctorate work at Concordia University in Health and Human Performance with a focus on “The Effects of a Well-Formulated Ketogenic Diet and Exogenous Ketone Supplementation on Various Markers of Health and Body Composition in Healthy and Diseased Populations.”
Ryan currently serves as the CEO of Ketogenic.com and the President of the Applied Science and Performance Institute. Over his career, Ryan has published over 150 papers, abstracts, and book chapters on human performance and sports nutrition and is heavily focused on the impact of ketogenic diets and exogenous ketones on performance, cognitive function, and longevity. Ryan has received the Exercise Science Scholar of the Year Award, NSCA Award for Outstanding Presentation of the year award, and the National AAHPERD Exercise Science Major of the Year Award. Ryan co-authored the book The Ketogenic Bible alongside his partner Dr. Jacob Wilson which focuses on the science and practical application behind the ketogenic diet, exogenous ketones, and all of their potential applications.
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This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
This episode is also sponsored by Harper and Soul, makers of fat fueled, nutrient rich, savory & lightly sweetened granolas. Made with whole, real-food ingredients and fresh, scratch made spices. Great with your breakfast bowls, salads, cauliflower rice pilaf, even the base for a quiche or holiday pie crust – or simply enjoy by the handful! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save on orders of 2 or more bags!
Your body is wired with the ability to detoxify via the liver and the kidneys supported by excretion through urine, sweat, and stool; however many of us are in a state of overload from the 6+ billion pounds of toxins released in our environment annually. Taking the time to nourish this process both by clean eating and an abundance of the nutrients that support phase 1 and 2 biochemical processes aids in supporting optimal metabolism and whole body health.
In this episode of the Naturally Nourished podcast, Ali and Becki discuss why you need to do a 10-day detox and how your body’s detox pathways work as well as the nutrients required to support them. When your body loses weight or body fat the adipocytes (fat cells) release toxins, often endocrine disruptors which can then wreak havoc on your metabolism, hormones, and neurological system often leading to a new undesired symptom or weight loss stall. A sound protocol focuses on metabolic reset while supporting digestive function both to enhance nutrient absorption, support gut integrity and microbiome balance, as well as supporting antioxidant capacity and anti-inflammatory effects.
Ali will unpack the functional pathways of your body, sources of toxins, where plants fit, lifestyle support, and food-as-medicine to support detoxification. She also takes time to discuss hormesis or the impact of a stressor on the body to make it stronger in this episode speaking to the carnivore movement and anti-nutrients of plants, phytocompounds. Tune in to hear her approach on how bioflavonoids may serve as a stressor but if their outcomes are to support endogenous levels of glutathione and other well accepted beneficial compounds, there is an important place for them in our diet!
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This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
This episode is also sponsored by Harper and Soul, makers of fat fueled, nutrient rich, savory & lightly sweetened granolas. Made with whole, real-food ingredients and fresh, scratch made spices. Great with your breakfast bowls, salads, cauliflower rice pilaf, even the base for a quiche or holiday pie crust – or simply enjoy by the handful! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save on orders of 2 or more bags!
Do the holidays sneak up on you every year? Want to be on top of it this year with supporting your body’s needs AND getting your shopping done early? Curious what a vegan rant has to do with the holidays? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki talk strategy for navigating holiday celebrations, family drama and finding true food freedom during this season.
In this episode, Ali and Becki share their holiday plans and what is on the menu for Thanksgiving this year. Learn about foundational tools for supporting gut lining integrity, the microbiome and your HPA axis during the holiday season to create resilience no matter what life throws at you! Plus hear what is on Ali and Becki’s personal wishlist and get insight into our updated gift giving guide! And of course, get Ali’s take on the food freedom movement and learn about a recent encounter with a vegan celebrity and how she managed to keep the peace.
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This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
This episode is also sponsored by Harper and Soul, makers of fat fueled, nutrient rich, savory & lightly sweetened granolas. Made with whole, real-food ingredients and fresh, scratch made spices. Great with your breakfast bowls, salads, cauliflower rice pilaf, even the base for a quiche or holiday pie crust – or simply enjoy by the handful! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save on orders of 2 or more bags!
Did last week’s episode on neurotransmitters leave you wanting more? Want to know what impact dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine have on your mind and body? Curious how you can balance your brain chemicals? Tune in to learn what your excitatory neurotransmitters do and how you can use diet, lifestyle and supplemental support to find balance and mellow!
In this episode, Ali and Becki go even deeper into the topic of neurotransmitters, hitting on the main excitatory brain chemicals of dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine. Learn about the impact of intermittent fasting on your neurotransmitters, how to recognize symptoms of deficiency and excess and why these brain chemicals might be imbalanced in the first place. Learn why l-theanine can work magic for balancing your brain and mood, how CBD can play a role and how adaptogens and nervines can be supportive of neurotransmitter expression.
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This episode is sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!
This episode is also sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
Episode 160: Neurotransmitters 101 Part 1
Have you heard of neurotransmitters but not exactly sure what they do or how they are made? Want to know what impact serotonin, gaba and acetylcholine have on the brain and body? Curious how you can support brain chemical balance with food as medicine, lifestyle and supplements? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki deconstruct the role of your neurotransmitters from mood support to anxiety reduction to sleep and so much more.
In this episode, Ali and Becki take a deep dive on 3 primary brain balancing chemicals--serotonin, gaba and acetylcholine. While serotonin is likely the most “known” neurotransmitter for its role in depression, your neurotransmitters act in a complex symphony of expression to support cognitive function, balanced mood, circadian rhythm and can even influence digestion and heart rhythm. Learn about the role of protein and probiotics in making your neurotransmitters, why B Vitamins are an essential cofactor for production and what foods can have a direct impact on your brain chemicals.
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Want to know what Maura and Danny Vega have to say about keto, carbs and carnivore? Curious about their philosophies on parenting, unschooling and feeding kids fat fueled? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Danny and Maura Vega, the duo behind Fat Fueled Family.
In this episode, Ali and Becki pick Maura and Danny’s brains about all things diet, exercise and mindset. Learn about their diet evolution, how stoic philosophy influences their household and what they eat in a day.
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More about Maura and Danny:
Maura & Danny Vega are the dynamic duo behind Fat Fueled Family. Maura—classically trained in ballet, contemporary and other forms of dance, learned the importance of discipline and consistency at an early age.
Danny was a lifelong football player who finished his career at Columbia University. Danny’s obsession from as early as five years old was strength and conditioning. He was able to pursue this obsession as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach, and now, he gets to spend his days learning and teaching others about various topics such as performance nutrition, building muscle, and lifestyle coaching.
Maura is just as passionate about these topics, however she also educates mothers and families on how to eat a proper diet and give the most nourishing nutrition available to their children. Together, they are on a mission to boycott kid’s menus and empower families to take a much more active role in their health vs. being dependent on the pharmaceutical/healthcare industrial complex. They cohost the fat fueled family podcast, a weekly podcast dedicated to five main topics:
Nutrition
Fitness
Mindset
Peaceful parenting
Unschooling
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My Adrenal Rehab Program provides the science and strategy to rebound your primary stress glands to support your body’s return to balance while mellowing the mind.
Are you feeling burned out and flatlined? Or are you running on adrenaline, feeling over-extended and anxious? Just barely hanging on and know it could be better? Tune in to learn about how you can rebound your adrenal glands and create resilience in times of increased stress demand. When in chronic fight-or-flight mode our body responds hard-wired for survival often leaving us over-reactive and irritable or over time hitting a wall, experiencing life through a burned out and depleted state. Chronic unmanaged stress is the driver of chronic illness, leading to immune and inflammatory conditions, digestive issues, hormone imbalance, weight gain, and more!
In this episode, Ali and Becki reveal the new Adrenal Rehab Program, available for presale starting October 15th! If you’re living in chronic fight or flight mode, just barely hanging on and trying to keep it all together, this program is for you. Learn about symptoms of adrenal imbalance, how to know if you are Stressed and Wired or Stressed and Tired, and what supplements are most appropriate for where you fall on the spectrum of adrenal imbalance. Plus get food as medicine support to aid in rebounding your body’s stress response and creating a resilient body and mellow mind.
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Are you sick of all the cholesterol misinformation out there? Want definitive answers on why cholesterol is NOT the enemy? Just straight up confused about cholesterol in the diet and its link to heart disease? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki rip the circulating cholesterol myths to shreds in this information-packed episode. Learn what current research says about cholesterol, how it can actually be protective and what it can mean if your cholesterol goes up out of the blue!
In this episode, Ali and Becki debunk the diet and cholesterol connection and explain why high cholesterol on its own is not and never has been a risk factor for heart disease. In fact, cholesterol is a necessary compound produced by the body whether we consume it in the diet or not! Learn about the many redeeming aspects of cholesterol from its role in building hormones to immune function to how it acts as an antioxidant in the body and brain. Plus, learn why cholesterol may go up on keto and how a sudden change in cholesterol might mean your sexual hormones or thyroid need attention!
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Are you looking for natural solutions for skin concerns such as acne, eczema or psoriasis? Want to know how to address skin conditions from the root cause? Curious about what Ali and Becki use on their skin to deal with breakouts, dryness and more? Tune in to learn about the connection between gut and skin health, toxicity and lymphatic flow and how hormonal balance plays a role in many skin conditions.
In this episode, Ali and Becki dig into common skin concerns and their drivers, from dysbiosis to toxic burden to hormonal imbalance and beyond. Our skin can be seen as an outer reflection of gut health and conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes and beyond often have common trends of bacterial imbalance, leaky gut or nutrient deficiency. Learn about labs to monitor, baseline supplements for supporting your skin and how you can use food as medicine to heal your skin from the inside out. Plus learn about Ali and Becki’s favorite products from jade rollers to zit stickers to peels and beyond!
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Do you have a known or suspected thyroid condition? Wonder if your weight loss struggles, hair loss or hormonal imbalance might be due to thyroid dysfunction? Want to hear what thyroid expert Elle Russ has to say about conventional treatment of thyroid disorders? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Elle about her personal story with hypothyroidism and how she has become the leading voice of thyroid health in the paleo, primal, and evolutionary health movements.
In this episode, Ali and Becki pick Elle’s brain on all things thyroid, from missed diagnoses to additional lab markers to consider to supplemental support. Thyroid disorders can present with a myriad of symptoms including depression, anxiety, fatigue, joint pain, muscle weakness, sensitivity to cold, weight gain, dry skin, hair loss, hormonal imbalance and more. Learn tools to talk to your doctor about your thyroid health and get supplement and food-as-medicine recommendations for supporting your main metabolic gland.
More About Elle Russ:
Elle Russ is an author, public speaker, and host of Mark Sisson’s Primal Blueprint Podcast. She is the 5th person in the world to be certified in Ancestral Health and is the leading voice of thyroid health in the Paleo, Primal, and Evolutionary Health movements. Elle is the author of the bestselling book THE PALEO THYROID SOLUTION. She lives in Malibu, California. You can learn more about her at http://www.elleruss.com
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This episode is sponsored by Crowd Cow, your one-stop shop for craft meats sourced straight from the farm. Crowd Cow believes in full transparency. For a limited time, enjoy FREE Shipping in addition to $25 off your first order at www.crowdcow.com/naturallynourished. Check out their new Naturally Nourished Bundle to order the cuts Ali uses in her home on a weekly basis!
Can’t wait one second longer the The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook to drop? Want the lowdown on what nutrients to include in your diet to battle stress and find your mellow? Tune in to this special episode celebrating the cookbook release this week and get practical advice on how you can stress-proof your system from the inside out with food as medicine and strategic supplementation!
In this episode, Ali and Becki take a deep dive on strategic nutrients for stress resilience and how they can aid in supporting your body’s stress demands. Learn why magnesium is the original chill pill, how B vitamins can help you find your mellow and why probiotics are “nature’s Prozac”! Plus learn why matcha can be so therapeutic, how l-theanine influences neurotransmitters and new cutting edge research on the benefits of CBD!
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This episode is sponsored by Crowd Cow, your one-stop shop for craft meats sourced straight from the farm. Crowd Cow believes in full transparency. For a limited time, enjoy FREE Shipping in addition to $25 off your first order at www.crowdcow.com/naturallynourished. Check out their new Naturally Nourished Bundle to order the cuts Ali uses in her home on a weekly basis!
Are you curious about adding carbs to your keto diet? Wondering what all the metabolic flexibility talk is about? Want to know if keto is sustainable and where it is headed in the future? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the potential benefits of adding carbs to your keto, why you shouldn’t be carb-phobic and how keto is evolving and changing. Learn about how you can expand your diet beyond the rigidity of tight keto and why this might be supportive of hormones, body composition, metabolism and beyond!
In this episode, Ali and Becki define metabolic flexibility and talk about how individual differences in body composition, metabolism and exercise output level can impact your tolerance for carbs. Incorporating small amounts of real food carbs can not only provide food freedom and make keto feel more sustainable, they can also have some real benefits when it comes to the microbiome, nutrient density and diversity and hormone regulation. Learn how to listen to your body’s feedback can help you determine your carb threshold and get a refresher on why we (still) hate non-caloric sweeteners and why real food ALWAYS wins. Plus hear our predictions of where keto is headed in the future and how the worlds of real food keto and functional medicine are starting to overlap in a very positive way!
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This episode is also sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!
Are you dreading the “big change” or wondering if you are going through menopause? Want to know about common signs and symptoms of both perimenopause and menopause? Looking for functional medicine interventions to ease the transition? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the hormonal changes that occur during menopause as well as common conventional treatments for symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and mood changes. Learn about the potential role of SERMs, how keto can be supportive of hormonal shifts as well as tips and tricks for mitigating symptoms and making your transition as painless as possible!
In this episode, Ali and Becki break down perimenopause and menopause from what is happening to your hormones in each stage to why some women experience severe symptoms and others breeze right through. Get practical advice for navigating hot flashes, fatigue, vaginal dryness, bone loss and beyond with ease so that you can embrace your body in this new phase of life!
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This episode is also sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!
Are you sick and tired of the demonization of fat and the straight up misinformation that continues to pervade the health and fitness world? Want to hear from one celebrity fitness trainer on how he’s shaking up the industry and getting the word out that fat is NOT the enemy? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki’s interview with OG celebrity trainer Vinnie Tortorich on his No Sugar, No Grains lifestyle, lessons learned in 40+ years in the industry and how his new documentary came to be!
In this episode, Ali and Becki pick Vinnie’s brain on trends of the fitness industry that drive him nuts, best exercises for optimal health and what drove him to create his new documentary. Fat A Documentary is now available on itunes and amazon and you don’t want to miss it--he’s got some big names on board like Gary Taubes, Nina Teicholz, and Eric Westman just to name a few!
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About Vinnie:
Vinnie Tortorich is a Celebrity Fitness Trainer, speaker, podcaster and best-selling author of Fitness Confidential: Adventures in the Weight-Loss Game. He’s been called “america’s angriest trainer” and has become known for exposing the underbelly of the health and fitness industry as well as his coined NSNG lifestyle (no sugar no grains).
Vinny has some serious longevity in this industry spending nearly 40 years showing people how to lose and keep off weight. His book, Fitness Confidential and podcast of the same name have helped and inspired people to reach their goals. He's been a personal trainer to people from all walks of life for thirty-seven years and wants his newest project Fat: A Documentary to help change lives.
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This episode is also sponsored by Crowd Cow, your one-stop shop for craft meats sourced straight from the farm. Crowd Cow believes in full transparency. For a limited time, enjoy FREE Shipping in addition to $25 off your first order at www.crowdcow.com/naturallynourished. Check out their new Naturally Nourished Bundle to order the cuts Ali uses in her home on a weekly basis!
Want to know more about the voice behind the Naturally Nourished Podcast? Feel like Ali is already your BFF and want to know what makes her tick? Got burning questions about Ali’s career evolution? Tune in to hear your favorite podcast hosts reveal the inner workings of Ali Miller from how and where she grew up to how she got started in functional medicine to her favorite reality TV shows and more!
This week, Naturally Nourished listeners are in for a treat! We’re taking a step away from our usual science-heavy and functional medicine forward episodes to celebrate 150 episodes with an in depth chat with Ali Miller! If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the functional medicine expert behind this podcast, this episode is for you! Learn about Ali’s upbringing and her days as a competitive dancer, why she sported dreadlocks, how she met Brady and her personal and business evolution. Plus Ali spills her favorite supplements, kitchen equipment and guilty pleasure TV shows and answers the age old question--Real Housewives of New York or Beverly Hills?!
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This episode is sponsored by Crowd Cow, your one-stop shop for craft meats sourced straight from the farm. Crowd Cow believes in full transparency. For a limited time, enjoy FREE Shipping in addition to $25 off your first order at www.crowdcow.com/naturallynourished. Check out their new Naturally Nourished Bundle to order the cuts Ali uses in her home on a weekly basis!
Have you lost your period with keto, a recent weight change or high stress? Want to know how to get your cycle back and why it is so important to do so? Need strategy for rebounding your hormones and confused on whether you should still be doing keto? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki talk about the many causes of amenorrhea and hone in specifically on hypothalamic amenorrhea. Learn how over-restriction, over-exercise and over-rumination might be driving imbalance in your body and what to do to recover your sixth vital sign--your period!
In this episode, Ali and Becki break down the reasons your period might be MIA from weight loss to medication use to post birth control recalibration. Amenorrhea is thought to affect 3-4% of the population of women of reproductive age and hypothalamic amenorrhea is on the rise as a leading cause for cycle loss. Learn how hormone expression can be impacted by stress, how high quality nutrient supplementation can help nourish your ovaries and why you might need to ease up on the exercise and fasting if your cycle has gone missing.
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This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
This episode is also sponsored by Crowd Cow, your one-stop shop for craft meats sourced straight from the farm. Crowd Cow believes in full transparency. For a limited time, enjoy FREE Shipping in addition to $25 off your first order at www.crowdcow.com/naturallynourished. Check out their new Naturally Nourished Bundle to order the cuts Ali uses in her home on a weekly basis!
Are you curious about intermittent fasting and time restricted eating and wondering if its right for you? Already incorporating fasting but not seeing good results? Want to know how to tweak your fasting strategy to work best for your lifestyle and health goals? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the science of fasting from its health benefits to potential pitfalls to the lab markers to watch if incorporating fasting. Learn how to utilize this health-supporting tool in a way that works best for your body, health and fitness goals and lifestyle.
In this episode, Ali and Becki get into the nerdy, nitty-gritty science of intermittent fasting from its influence on autophagy to its impact on inflammatory markers and beyond. Fasting can be a great tool to accelerate weight loss, reset digestion and even prevent cancer but it is not a one size fits all approach! Learn about different fasting strategies from a classic 16:8 approach to a protein-sparing fast using bone broth to fat fasts and beyond. Get all your burning fasting questions answered and learn about diet and supplement tools you can use to get the most out of your fast.
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This episode is also sponsored by Crowd Cow, your one-stop shop for craft meats sourced straight from the farm. Crowd Cow believes in full transparency. For a limited time, enjoy FREE Shipping in addition to $25 off your first order at www.crowdcow.com/naturallynourished. Check out their new Naturally Nourished Bundle to order the cuts Ali uses in her home on a weekly basis!
Are you frustrated with the conventional medical approach to wellness? Wondering why nutrition is often neglected when talking to your doctor? Want to know how to weed through the muck of myths and misinformation to better your health? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Dr. Ken Berry about his new book, Lies My Doctor Told Me, where he exposes the truth behind the lies told by well-meaning but misinformed medical practitioners.
In this episode, Ali and Becki pick Dr. Ken Berry’s brain about the common myths of the medical community at large and how he has transitioned from conventional country doctor to using a keto approach with patients. His new book exposes lies from the role of fat in heart disease to the link between sun exposure and health to whether exercise can help you lose weight and beyond. Learn why you don’t need to drink milk for healthy bones, why whole grains are not as healthy as we’re told and how conventional approaches have gotten so much wrong!
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More about Dr. Ken Berry:
Dr. Ken Berry is a practicing board certified physician, an amazon Best Selling author, and a passionate advocate of health on his YouTube channel where he has over 600,000 subscribers. Along with his online presence, he is active in his own community of Camden Tennessee where he has been practicing at The Berry Clinic since 2003. Dr. Berry is known for his direct, no nonsense approach to health and wellness. After signing with Victory Belt Publishing House this year, Dr. Berry just released a second edition of his best selling book Lies My Doctor Told Me. He is also in the process of writing his second book called Common Sense Keto for Type II Diabetes. He looks forward to working with the real people of the world in continuing his mission to bring an end to the obesity and Type II diabetes epidemics, along with bringing awareness to such issues as thyroid health and hormone optimization
www.youtube.com/kendberrymd
Instagram: @kendberry.md
Facebook.com/kendberry.md
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This episode is also sponsored by Crowd Cow, your one-stop shop for craft meats sourced straight from the farm. Crowd Cow believes in full transparency. For a limited time, enjoy FREE Shipping in addition to $25 off your first order at www.crowdcow.com/naturallynourished. Check out their new Naturally Nourished Bundle to order the cuts Ali uses in her home on a weekly basis!
Are you struggling with hormonal imbalance, fatigue or not feeling satisfied on a keto diet? Trying to do it all perfectly and not getting results? Feeling stressed out or spread too thin between diet, fasting, exercise and your day-to-day stressors? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki explain why keto itself can be a stressor, especially for the type-A personalities out there who are trying to “do it all”! Plus we reflect all the exciting collaboration at KetoCon and our favorite vendors this year!
In this episode, Ali and Becki give a sneak peek of the recent article Ali wrote about carb cycling and leptin for hormonal balance and HPA-axis optimization. While a ketogenic diet can be incredibly therapeutic for many conditions and have favorable hormonal impacts in some, it can go terribly wrong for others if not listening to your body! Insomnia, increased anxiety, loss of menstrual cycle and constant hunger are just a few of the signs that you may need to adjust how you keto. Learn about the many roles of leptin, how to spot low leptin and how carb cycling can help reset your levels for successful outcomes on your high fat low carb diet!
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Are you or a loved one struggling with infertility? Want to know how to treat endometriosis and other causes of infertility naturally? Curious about other options beyond conventional treatment like Clomid, Metformin and IVF? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down current interventions and discuss natural alternatives to help optimize fertility.
In this episode, Ali and Becki dig in to the root causes of infertility from inflammation to micronutrient deficiency to hormonal imbalance and beyond. It is estimated that 1 in 10 women of reproductive age has endometriosis and that more than 9 million Americans will deal with infertility this year. The conventional route of treatment can be incredibly expensive and include synthetic hormones and other drugs that may have unfavorable side effects. Learn how keto can help regulate fertility, why regulating insulin is so important and where to start looking for answers on your fertility journey. Get practical supplement, lifestyle and food as medicine recommendations to support your process whether you are just starting to try, undergoing IVF or anywhere in between.
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Do you use collagen in your daily coffee, shake or smoothie? Want to know the WHY beyond “its good for you” to incorporate collagen on a regular basis? Curious about what the science says? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the many functions of collagen in the body and run through the evidence for hair, skin and nail support, bone health, gut integrity, cardiovascular health and beyond!
In this episode, Ali and Becki dig in to the science on collagen from its structure and function in the body to other nutrients that support healthy collagen production. Learn the difference between the many types of collagen and how to incorporate it into your daily routine as a therapeutic food for so many different applications. Plus, hear from Ashley of Further Food, our favorite source for pasture-raised collagen and gelatin.
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More about Ashley:
Ashley is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Further Food. Further Food is a women-owned & operated food as medicine supplement company that creates expert-approved supplements made from real food ingredients. Starting at a young age, Ashley battled with severe IBS-C and had always been overweight. After losing over 50 lbs., becoming a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and discovering the power of real food to foster a healthy lifestyle, Ashley slowly started the journey to heal her IBS-C naturally. Ashley fell in love with the mission of Further Food, and joined the founding team. Every day, she feels privileged to do what she loves and honored to share Further Food's healing products with the world!
This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!
Do you or a loved one struggle with high (or low) blood pressure? Are you looking for functional medicine approaches to keep you off of blood pressure meds? Want to know the inside scoop on why salt is NOT the enemy for high blood pressure and why we need to take a closer look at sugar and excessive carbs? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki dive in to blood pressure highs, lows and everything in between. From risk factors that drive abnormal blood pressure to the HPA-axis and stress connection to concerns with conventional treatments, learn how you can support this important marker of overall health and reduce your cardiovascular risk!
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the ins and outs of blood pressure and what it means to have high, low or normal blood pressure. Learn why conventional treatments fail to address the root cause and why the side effects of common medications nearly always outweigh any potential benefit. Plus get actionable tips on important labs to run, supplements to support blood pressure balance and how you can use food as medicine to address cardiovascular and whole body health.
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Want the inside scoop on Stella’s 3rd birthday menu? Curious about Ali and Brady’s parenting approach? Want to get your burning keto questions answered? Tune in to this grab bag episode to hear Ali and Becki recap Stella’s birthday weekend, share some sage parenting advice and discuss upcoming events with KetoCon in Austin.
In this episode, Ali and Becki share Stella’s 3rd birthday menu and reflect on a jam-packed weekend of connection and fun. Get recipe inspiration from some of the menu wins and yet another real food birthday cake success which Stella proclaimed “the best cake in the world!” Learn how Ali’s parenting style is similar to her approach with clients and how this is evolving as a parent of a “threenager.” Plus get rapid-fire functional medicine solutions for keto and menopause, white coat hypertension, amenorrhea and dysbiosis!
This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha.
Are you suffering from strange seemingly unconnected symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, tremors or muscle twitches? Do you suspect mold toxicity in your home might be at the root of your illness? Want to know what to do if you’ve been exposed to mold and how to rebound your body? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Dr. Ann Shippy, a functional medicine physician and expert on mold toxicity. Learn about Dr. Shippy’s personal story with mold-related illness, signs and symptoms you might be dealing with mold as well as practical tools to implement to detox and rebound your system.
In this episode, Ali and Becki pick Dr. Shippy’s brain on all things mold from common sources in the home to how and when to test to the best air filters you can use in your home. Mold and mycotoxin exposure can wreak havoc on the body causing respiratory issues, neurological damage, mood disturbance, mitochondrial damage and beyond. Fast action is essential if you suspect mold and Dr. Shippy shares great resources for how to recover your home and your body!
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More About Dr. Ann Shippy:
Ann Shippy, MD, is on a mission to help create extraordinary wellness by using cutting-edge science, testing, and the latest genetic research to find and treat root causes—and not just the symptoms—of illness. As a former IBM engineer, Dr. Shippy became frustrated that traditional medicine couldn’t find answers to her own health ailments, so she left a decade in engineering to adapt her skill set to the world of medicine.
She attended the University of Texas Medical School and has a thriving practice in Austin, Texas. She is board certified in internal medicine and certified in functional medicine. Creating custom blueprints and real-world health solutions for those suffering from any combination of physical, environmental, genetic, and individualized health concerns, she insists on using science and personalized attention to treat the patient in totality—and not just bandage symptoms. She is on a tireless mission to help create a world of wellness… "because every life matters." She is the author of two books, Shippy Paleo Essentials and Mold Toxicity Workbook: Assess Your Environment & Create a Recovery Plan.
This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha.
Are you curious about the upcoming release of The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook? Want to know what this new resource is all about and how it applies the 6Rs from The Anti-Anxiety Diet in a practical and delicious way? Ready to get inspired and apply food as medicine to your daily life? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the use of ketosis as medicine for anxiety and what sets this cookbook apart from all of the keto books out there!
In this episode, Ali and Becki share updates on the September release of The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook, now available for pre-sale. Learn about the inspiration for the book and get a section-by-section preview of the recipes and resources from Avocado Coconut Pudding to Greek Meatballs to the Perfect Egg Cobb Salad. Get guidance on how to address racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, and banish worry with functional medicine approaches to reclaim mental balance and mood stability.
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More About The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook:
The Anti-Anxiety Diet provided guidance on how to address racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, and banish worry with functional medicine approaches to address various root causes following food-as-medicine guru, Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE in her unique approach to reclaim mental balance and mood stability. She’s at it again and this time with a cookbook to support your ability to: Remove Inflammatory Foods, Reset Gut Microbiome, Repair GI Lining, Restore Micronutrients, Rebound Adrenals, and Rebalance Neurotransmitters all while eating in abundance and diversity!
The Anti-Anxiety Diet cookbook offers 80+ anti-inflammatory recipes free of gluten, dairy, corn, soy, and sugar as well as non-caloric sweeteners for a real food keto approach! From Avocado Coconut Pudding to Citrus Pumpkin Pancakes, Thai Green Curry soup to Crispy Rosemary Chicken with Brussels and Creamy Leeks, Strawberry Pie Protein Bars to Cashew Beet Cheezecake, this book provides all you need to support healthy brain chemistry without complexity making food-as-medicine attainable and delicious! Beyond pleasing your palate and food cravings, The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook provides supportive materials to better understand nutritional ketosis and how you may determine your best use of her established phase 1 and phase 2 protocols in The Anti-Anxiety Diet as well as guidance on carb cycling for hormone, thyroid, and adrenal balance.
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Have you heard of pregnenolone, the “mother of all hormones?” Wondering about the concept of the pregnenolone steal and whether this applies to you? Want to know how to balance pregnenolone for optimal hormonal balance? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down symptoms of low pregnenolone and provide practical guidelines for testing, supplementation and food as medicine recommendations for optimal hormonal balance.
In this episode, Ali and Becki break down the function of pregnenolone from its role in sexual hormone and cortisol production to its applications for neurological disorders, depression and beyond. Learn about the role of cholesterol and why having too low of cholesterol can negatively impact your hormonal balance. Plus learn why supporting the detox process and reducing stress is essential to balanced pregnenolone levels in the body.
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Are you curious about a functional medicine approach to pediatrics? Want to know about alternatives to conventional treatment of ADHD, Autism and other behavioral concerns? Dying to know about go to supplement strategy for kiddos? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Dr. Emily Guiterrez of NeuroNutrition Associates, one of the first pediatric functional nutrition practices in the US. Learn about priorities of diet and lifestyle for all children.
In this episode, Ali and Becki pick Dr. Gutierrez’s brain on all things functional pediatrics from assessment of Autism and ADHD to lab interventions to the role of genetics and beyond. Get practical tips for managing behavior and supporting cognition through diet and supplement strategy. Hear from Dr. Gutierrez on essential lab interventions, foods to support growth and development and how screen time is impacting our kiddos!
More About Emily Gutierrez:
Dr. Gutierrez received her doctorate from Johns Hopkins University with a focus in translational medicine and integrative health. She is a certified practitioner through the Institute of Functional Medicine. Dr. Gutierrez received her masters degree in nursing from the University of Texas at Austin and is board-certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner and mental health specialist. Dr. Gutierrez co-owns and operates one of the first pediatric functional medicine practices in the United States, Neuronutrition Associates. Recently she wrote a best selling book, "The Parents Roadmap to Autism: A Functional Medicine Approach" that helps parents navigate how functional medicine can facilitate healing to children on the autism spectrum.
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Do you hear the term leaky gut all the time and wonder what it actually means? Want to know the science behind this common condition and whether you might have it? Curious about how we approach leaky gut in a functional medicine model? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the many functions of the gut that make it a central focus of disease treatment from skin conditions to autoimmune disease to mood disorders and beyond!
In this episode, Ali and Becki walk through how leaky gut occurs and the many factors that can drive dysfunction from diet to medication use to the dynamic impact of stress. Learn about assessment markers and testing for leaky gut, how doing a probiotic challenge can help determine whether dysbiosis plays a part and where to start when addressing food sensitivities. Hear us walk through the 3R approach to leaky gut we use in clinic every day and get direct supplement and food as medicine recommendations to address gut health.
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Are the prescription drugs you’re taking depleting your micronutrient status? Want to know more about how prescribed drugs can imbalance the body? Curious how you can “undo” the damage of common prescriptions or avoid them in the first place? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the status of prescription drugs in the US from stats on prescribing to the business of big pharma to Ali’s work on The Anti-Anxiety Diet. Learn about drug-induced nutrient depletion and how common prescriptions block pathways in the body and can drive dysfunction.
In this episode, Ali and Becki examine the world of prescription drugs from statins to anti-depressants to birth control and PPIs. These common medications are often overprescribed as a band-aid approach and can neglect underlying issues, ultimately worsening health over time. Learn about how you can use functional medicine interventions get to the root cause of common conditions and avoid prescriptions while supporting whole body health. Hear why the use of supplements is distinctly different from the use of prescription medications and get some exciting updates about the Naturally Nourished supplement line!
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Do you lack confidence in the kitchen or find yourself getting into a rut when trying to keep real food flavorful? Curious about the science and evolutionary mechanisms behind taste? Want to know the ins and outs of balancing flavor and what to do to “rescue” a dish that is too spicy, salty or sweet? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the nerdy science and history behind taste perception and how balancing bitter, salty, sour and sweet can create a beautiful harmony in your dishes.
In this episode, Ali and Becki recap the magical Food As Medicine at the Farm event as well as this year’s PaleoFX conference in Austin. Learn about emerging trends in the paleo-sphere, how Ali championed real food keto at this year’s conference and hear about our favorite brands represented at the event and on the expo floor. Go deep into the nitty-gritty science of taste and learn how you can use real food ingredients to balance the flavor of literally any dish from salads to stir-fry to marinades and beyond. Hear Ali and Becki workshop simple recipes and get tips for optimizing flavor and nutrient density using bitter, salty, sweet, sour, spicy and umami as your guides!
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Are you pregnant or trying to get pregnant and wondering what supplements are safe? Want to hear our take on ketosis during pregnancy? Curious about nutrients and foods to prioritize for optimal fertility and building super-babies? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki answer your burning questions about supplements during pregnancy from what to take while trying to conceive, essential supplements during pregnancy as well as those that you should stop once you get a positive pregnancy test!
In this episode, Ali and Becki go deep into the nutrients essential to build healthy babies and maintain resilient mamas from calcium and iron to magnesium and B vitamins. Learn about whether keto is appropriate to target during pregnancy, which foods to focus on for optimal nutrient density and what nutrients absolutely need to be supplemented during pregnancy. Plus hear us rapid fire your common pregnancy concerns with solutions to combat nausea, heartburn, pre-eclampsia and more!
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Wonder why a personal trainer would intentionally gain then lose 75 pounds? Want to hear what the weight gain and loss journey was like and what lessons were learned along the way? Want weight loss tips and tricks and expert opinion on the most effective workouts to incorporate? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview health and fitness expert Drew Manning about his experiment and how this helped him relate to his clients. Learn about Drew’s journey with keto and get a sneak peek into his new book Complete Keto.
More about Drew:
Health and fitness expert Drew Manning is the New York Times best-selling author of Fit2Fat2Fit: The Unexpected Lessons from Gaining and Losing 75 lbs on Purpose and has for years been a leading voice in the burgeoning Keto Diet movement. Drew is also the creator of the A&E Show Fit to Fat to Fit and the host of The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience podcast. With over a million social media followers, Drew continues to transform people's lives all around the world.
Known for his straightforward and empathetic fitness and health coaching, Drew has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show, The View, and MSNBC, among other media outlets. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his daughters, who remind him every day not to take things too seriously. His new book Complete Keto is available now!
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Want to know how to get back on track after a cheat day, vacation or binge? Curious about our take on cheat days and why they are problematic in the first place? Need ideas for managing cravings when they do hit? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the mental, emotional and physiological reasons behind food cravings and how we can better tune in to our body’s feedback to stay on track.
In this episode Ali and Becki discuss the problematic nature of a cheat day mentality and how eating real, whole foods can help you break away from a dogmatic approach to diet. Learn how to listen for your body’s feedback and when and how to honor cravings in a way that promotes whole body health. Plus get tangible advice for supplement strategy to help you recover your body when things have gone too far and learn about our favorite craveable snacks and recipes!
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Do you suspect Candida or SIBO is at the root of your digestive concerns? Want to know how to distinguish symptoms of candida overgrowth from small intestinal bacterial overgrowth? Curious about where to start with testing and treatment options? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki take a deep dive into bacteria and yeast overgrowth, assessment for overgrowth, compounds used clinically for treatment, biofilms, lifestyle elements of cleanse support and beyond!
In this episode, Ali and Becki go deep into the topic of candida and SIBO and discuss both the overlapping and distinguishing symptoms of both. Learn about assessment options from blood to stool to breath testing and how you can test at home with a probiotic challenge. Plus get insight into best treatment if dealing with candida or SIBO, how to support bowel motility, bust biofilms and more!
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Is the backlash about the ketogenic diet making you nervous about continuing your high fat low carb lifestyle? Want to know how to distinguish bad science from the real deal? Need some evidence-based arguments to defend the keto diet to naysayers? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Diane Sanfilippo, owner and founder of Balanced Bites and two-time New York Times best-selling author, about her new book Keto Quick Start. Hear common misconceptions about keto debunked including its effect on the kidneys and cardiovascular system and learn why a real food keto approach can be supportive of optimal health.
In this episode, Ali and Becki ask Diane Sanfilippo your burning questions about keto and debunk several of the most common anti-keto myths. Hear from Diane about her own personal experience with the ketogenic diet and how her real food philosophy has shaped her work in the keto-sphere. Plus hear about her approach to business and how her journey as an entrepreneur has evolved from the birth of Practical Paleo and the Balanced Bites Podcast to her new book and the brand new Balanced Bites meal line!
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More about Diane:
Diane Sanfilippo is the owner and founder of Balanced Bites, a certified Nutrition Consultant, and two-time New York Times best-selling author of Practical Paleo, and The 21-Day Sugar Detox series and co-author of Mediterranean Paleo Cooking. Her most recent book is Keto Quick Start, which released January 1, 2019.
Diane holds a BS from Syracuse University and is certified in holistic nutrition, holistic lifestyle coaching, and Poliquin BioSignature Modulation. She is the co-creator of the Balanced Bites Master Class and the co-host of the top-rated weekly health podcast The Balanced Bites Podcast.
Diane lives in San Francisco with her husband, Scott, and two fur kids.
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Are you constantly “on” or feel like you’re always in “fight or flight” mode? Can you relate to being a type A personality or an adrenaline junkie? Want to know how stress causes chaos in the body and what you can do to prevent its ill effects? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the physiological influence of stress from its effects on gut health to how it can sabotage weight loss and drive blood sugar imbalance. Learn about strategies for mitigating excessive stress response and shifting the body back into regulatory mode.
In this episode Ali and Becki cover the basics of how stress influences the HPA axis and how constant stress can manifest in stressed and wired or stressed and tired mode. Learn how stress influences the microbiome, key nutrients that are depleted in stress response and how stress and weight gain may be related. Stress can come from a variety of endogenous sources such as an infection or even a food sensitivity as well as external sources like diet and environment, but the body often perceives all of these in a similar way, responding with adrenaline surge. Learn now to manage the sympathetic nervous system through diet and lifestyle hacks to get you back in thrive mode!
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Are you worried about the impact of keto on heart health? Still confused by all the misinformation about cholesterol and whether your diet has an impact? Want to hear a cardiologist’s opinion on the ketogenic diet? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview cardiologist Dr. Nadir Ali on how keto can support overall cardiovascular health with up to date research and real patient experiences.
In this episode, Ali and Becki take a deep dive into heart health including the quality of your cholesterol, what particle size can tell us about cardiovascular risk and why we need to look more deeply at inflammation. Dr. Ali has been practicing for over 25 years and has championed many aspects of the science and practice of low-carb since 2013. Learn about top markers to assess for cardiovascular disease, the pros and cons of statin drugs and what nutrients to focus on for heart health!
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About Dr. Nadir Ali
Nadir Ali is an interventional cardiologist with over 25 years of experience. He is also the chairman of the Department of Cardiology at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. Before working as a cardiologist, he served as an assistant professor of medicine for eight years at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he also received his medical training. He has championed many aspects of the science and practice of a low-carb lifestyle in the local Clear Lake area since 2013. Ali organizes a monthly nutritional seminar in the Searcy Auditorium of the Clear Lake Hospital that receives more than 100 visitors every month from the local community. Improving people’s health is his goal.
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Have you heard the buzz around keto carnivore and The Plant Paradox? Are you worried that vegetables might not be as healthy as you think? Want to know why you aren’t tolerating veggies and how you can best support your digestion? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the concept of antinutrients, from phytates to lectins to oxalates and why these nutrients can be problematic in certain cases. Learn about the benefits of vegetables, how certain techniques can reduce antinutrients and how you can support your system in tolerating vegetables.
In this episode, Ali and Becki present a balanced view on eating vegetables and explore the pros and cons of an omnivore vs. carnivore approach. Learn why gut distress is experienced in some individuals with vegetable consumption and how correcting low stomach acid, balancing gut bacteria and supporting the gut lining can aid in tolerance of a wide variety of foods. Get the skinny on nutrient density of plants vs. animals and learn when a keto carnivore approach might be appropriate plus hear about some of our favorite vegetable preparations!
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Have you read The Anti-Anxiety Diet but are having a hard time getting started? Not sure what to eat once you’ve removed all of the inflammatory foods discussed in the book? Want strategy for successful implementation of the diet and recipe ideas for making it sustainable? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the 6R approach to The Anti-Anxiety Diet and go deep into each inflammatory food that is removed from the diet. Learn why ketosis is so therapeutic for anxiety and how you can sub out these foods in a way that focuses on abundance and therapeutic food goals!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki break down the reasons for removing gluten, soy, corn, sugar and dairy in The Anti-Anxiety Diet from their inflammatory impact to the influence of GMOs to hidden sources of these foods you need to be mindful of. Learn about therapeutic foods you can include in the diet to replace these inflammatory foods and connect the HOW and WHY of removal to aid in your success. Plus get a sneak peek of The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook!
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Are you intrigued by functional lab testing and wondering where to start? Know that something is off in your body and want to know how lab testing can help you dig deeper? Want to know how functional testing and conventional testing differ and how you can get the most out of your doctor visit? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss functional lab testing from micronutrient to food sensitivity to stool testing and beyond. Learn about the hows and whys of testing, how functional ranges differ from conventional reference ranges and how it can be used to determine root cause.
In this episode, Ali and Becki describe the various functional medicine lab tests they use in clinic every day. From detection of pathogens with a stool test to screening for food sensitivities to unearthing micronutrient deficiencies or hormonal imbalances, learn how functional medicine approaches lab testing differently than conventional doctors and looks for root cause versus simply screening for a diagnosis. Hear about common misses with conventional testing and how getting a more complete look can provide symptom or disease resolution. Plus, Ali and Becki work through several real patient cases and describe lab interventions in each case to give you a better idea of where to start on your own journey!
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Do you have a picky eater at home who you just can’t get to try new things? Worried that your kiddo is becoming a member of the crappy carb club? Want some ideas and a fresh perspective on how to expand your child’s palate? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss Stella’s journey from breastfeeding through baby led weaning and get an update on how she is eating at 2.5 years old. Learn about priorities of toddler nutrition, building balanced meals and snacks that your kids will actually eat and how you can empower them through the principles of being a taste adventurer!
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss Stella’s palate evolution from exclusive breastfeeding to baby led weaning to what she takes for lunch as a full-fledged toddler. Learn best ways to get in protein, fat and greens and why you should leave the carbs behind for your kiddo. Get inspired by favorite lunchbox and snack ideas and hear about tools Ali uses in the kitchen to involve Stella in the cooking process. Plus get tips and tricks for expanding your child’s palate through the concept of Being a Taste Adventurer and Ellen Satter’s Division of Responsibility to make trying new foods a fun experience for everyone involved!
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Have you been dying for an episode that covers menopause? Curious where your libido has gone and want natural solutions to get it back? Want to know how you can get your sexy back at any age? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview internationally-acclaimed menopause and sexual health expert, Dr. Anna Cabeca in this no-holds-barred episode covering all of your burning questions about women’s hormone’s, libido and orgasm!
In this episode, Ali and Becki pick Dr. Cabeca’s brain on all things women’s health, starting with her own personal journey and how she became an expert in menopause and sexual health. Learn about root causes for common menopausal symptoms and how these can be addressed functionally through diet, lifestyle, supplementation and bioidentical hormone use. Learn about topical use of DHEA and hear Dr. Cabeca’s take on keto for post-menopausal women. Plus learn about women’s sexual response and how balancing the stress axis, getting hormones on track and understanding your body can result in deeper orgasm and more connected sex!
Also in this Episode: Dr. Anna’s Story Ali’s Episode on Dr. Cabeca’s Podcast Symptoms of Menopause The Role of DHEA Episode 92: DHEA, the Fountain of Youth Mighty Maca Bioidentical Hormone Use Julva - 7 day free trial Episode 78: In Defense of Coconut Oil The Importance of Orgasm Dr. Anna’s Take on Carb Cycling Episode 75: Considering Carb Cycling? Episode 121: Keto and Women’s Hormones The Hormone Fix Breeze Through Menopause 10 Day Master Class The Keto Green Way
More about Dr. Cabeca:
Dr. Anna Cabeca is an internationally-acclaimed menopause and sexual health expert, global speaker and pioneering promoter of women’s health. She is Emory University-trained and triple board-certified in gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine and anti-aging and regenerative medicine, and is the author of “The Hormone Fix,” a diet and holistic lifestyle program for menopausal women.
Her areas of specialty include bio-identical hormone treatments and natural hormone-balancing strategies, and she has received extensive notoriety for her virtual transformational programs including Women‘s Restorative Health, Sexual CPR® and Magic Menopause. She created the successful and popular alkaline superfoods drink Mighty Maca® PLUS, and a top-selling, rejuvenating feminine vulvar cream for women, Julva®. In her spare time, Dr. Cabeca hosts the highly-regarded series “Couch Talk,” featuring compelling podcasts focused on a wide variety of important health and wellness topics.
She was named “2018 Innovator of the Year” by Mindshare, the #1 conference for health and wellness influencers, and was also honored with the prestigious 2017 Alan P. Mintz award, presented annually by the Age Management Medicine Group to the most outstanding physician who displays clinical excellence and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Cabeca has reached hundreds of thousands of women around the globe, inspiring them to reclaim their optimal health and realize they can journey through menopause and find more purpose and pleasure than they ever dreamed possible. She balances her passion for women’s health with faith, grace and skill, while raising her four daughters, and leading the non-profit foundation she created in honor of her son, Garrett V. Bivens, who tragically died as a toddler.
Dr. Cabeca infuses her presentations with humor, raw connection and passion, and she impacts lives each and every day.
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Curious about bone health and how to support your skeletal system in all stages of life? Want to know how to best prevent osteoporosis and bone loss? Tune in to learn about the symptoms and risk factors for osteoporosis, how bone is structured and why we lose bone density as we age. Learn what foods and lifestyle choices can be detrimental to bone health and what you can do to support your skeletal system and maintain strong bones.
In this episode, Ali and Becki explain what causes osteoporosis and osteopenia and what you can do to prevent bone loss. From declining estrogen to overconsumption of refined sugar, our structural health can take a hit as we age. Learn how to best prevent age-related bone loss, how keto can benefit your bones and what supplements are essential to maintain healthy bones. Plus get tasty recipe ideas and learn why seaweed, canned wild salmon and leafy greens are your best friends when it comes to bone health.
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Are you curious about the impact of keto on your hormonal health and balance? Worried that keto will make you lose your hair or worse, your period? Want to know more about how carb cycling can benefit your hormonal balance at any age and stage of life? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the topic of keto and women’s hormones from sexual hormone balance to adrenal and thyroid health. Get practical tips and tricks for supporting your body’s HPA stress axis so that you can keep on keto-ing on and maintain optimal hormonal health.
In this long-awaited episode, Ali and Becki cover the hot topic of keto and women’s hormones starting with the changes the body goes through when shifting from burning glucose to using fat as fuel. We’ll be the first ones to say that keto CAN stress the body and disrupt hormonal balance if done improperly in a stressed state! It is essential to ensure you are nourishing the body with adequate fuel while simultaneously managing stress to achieve optimal results. Learn how to implement carb cycling in connection with your menstrual cycle to mimic natural fluctuations in hormones to regulate cycle, achieve optimal fertility and reduce PMS symptoms. Plus hear us get into a rapid-fire Q&A on all your burning hormone questions!
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Have you heard of biohacking and want to know what it's all about? Want to know how you can hack your own genes? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the concept of biohacking, from the nerdy biochemistry and working around genetic SNPs to the practical approaches you can take on a daily basis to upgrade your health.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss biohacking, from the nitty-gritty of genetic SNPs to best supplements to support MTHFR, COMT and GST mutations. Biohacking isn't all about turning yourself into a science experiment--it can be as simple as taking the right supplements, drinking more water and getting yourself outside for 30 minutes a day. Sometimes it is all about getting back to the basics and applying ancestral approaches whenever possible. Learn about biohacking tools for clean living in today’s dirty world and hear our favorite tips and tricks to revolutionize your wellness.
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What is Biohacking? Episode 96: Ancestral Approaches to Wellness The Influence of Genetics Episode 69: Epigenetics and Methylation Episode 70: Dirty Genes with Dr. Ben Lynch Episode 101: Keto for Mental Illness with Guest Carrie Brown Genetic SNP Test Best Supplements for MTHFR SNPs Multidefense B Complex Best Supplements for COMT SNPs Blisphora Relax and Regulate Calm and Clear Best Supplements for GST SNPs Super Turmeric Cellular Antiox Ancestral Approaches and Best Biohacking Tools Episode 116: Endocrine Disruptors and Estrogen Overload Mountain Valley Spring Water Find a Spring Pique Tea Crystals Water Infusions Branch Basics (use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off all Starter Kits) Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD (use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off and free shipping) Biohacks for Stress Support Stress Manager Bundle Adrenal Support Biohacking Your Diet Interview with Joe from Crowd Cow
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Do you have a goal or a dream that you want to make happen in 2019? Are you looking for structure and accountability to help you achieve that goal? Feeling stuck on where to start with your goal setting this year? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki take a deep dive into goal setting and manifesting the life you want! Learn about choosing a one word theme for your year, why starting with vision is so important and tips for turning your dreams into sustainable habits this year!
In this episode, Ali and Becki share their recap on 2018 manifestations and goals and talk about what worked and didn’t work this past year. Learn why taking inventory of where you are right now is essential for creating a life you absolutely love. Hear about different approaches to goal setting from vision boards to choosing a word to define your year to journaling and gratitude practice and beyond. Get inspired to set your own health, business and personal goals and learn tools for creating the accountability, structure and motivation for making them happen this year!
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Did you know that not all ketogenic diets are created equal? Want to know more about our real food approach? Need more evidence to cut non-caloric sweeteners out of your life? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the principles of a real food keto diet and explain how small amounts of real sweeteners like honey, maple or dates could fit into your approach. Learn about what makes a whole food, why sea salt and mineral salt are worlds apart from iodized salt and get great tips for recovering from a binge or sugar craving attack!
In this episode, Ali and Becki break down the concept of a whole food and how this can be applied to some of the keto products on the market as well as produce and proteins. Just because something is labeled as keto does not mean it is a real food! Learn what to look for on food labels to be a discerning shopper and how you can create keto friendly versions of your favorites using real single ingredient foods! Plus hear why sea salt and mineral salt are far superior to iodized salt and learn why real food sweeteners are far better than stevia, monkfruit and swerve from a metabolic and taste standpoint!
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Are you ready to rock the new year and make this your healthiest one yet? Have some holiday weight gain you’re looking to get rid of? Want tips and tricks to switch up your weight loss game? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss approaches to fat burn from keto and intermittent fasting to nutrients of focus for optimizing metabolism. Learn about the role of carnitine, chromium and biotin in weight loss and hear our take on cryotherapy and sauna use for accelerated weight loss.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the muscle sparing and fat burning effects of keto and promising research into the impact of keto on basal metabolic rate. Hear about ways to incorporate intermittent fasting, whether a 16:8 model is appropriate for you or if you are a candidate for an extended fast such as a bone broth fast. Plus get supplement recommendations to bust through a weight loss plateau and learn whether freezing or sweating your butt off with cold and heat therapy is worth it!
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Have you heard of the term endocrine disruptors but not really sure what it means? Want to know how this relates to estrogen and overall hormonal balance? Ready to hear how you can decrease exposure to these dangerous compounds in your daily life? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss estrogen dominance and how compounds that mimic our hormones are putting us at risk for hormonal imbalance, infertility, neurological disease, autoimmune conditions and mood disorders.
In this episode, Ali and Becki deconstruct the topic of estrogen overload and point to a culprit found in our environment, our homes, our products and beyond. Learn how your makeup or your plastic water bottle could actually be predisposing you to disease risk and what you can do to support your system in detoxing these harmful compounds! Hear our favorite replacement products for common household items, how you can navigate endocrine disruptors in the diet and what foods and supplements can serve as a front line of defense to support your body!
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We hear about antioxidants all the time, but do you really know what they are? Curious about what the terms ‘antioxidant’ and ‘free radical’ actually mean? Want to how to reduce oxidative damage and best support antioxidant status? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the main function of antioxidants in the body from cancer prevention to their role in protecting the brain and beyond. Learn about the main conditions that demand antioxidants, our take on the controversy around antioxidant supplementation and best food sources of antioxidants.
In this episode, Ali and Becki take a 101 approach to antioxidants from their form and function to how they can be used to slow the effects of aging and reverse disease. Learn about cutting edge research in the area of antioxidants and why the synergy found in nature is often superior to individual antioxidant supplementation. Hear our take on best food forms of antioxidants, when you should rely on supplementation and how micronutrient testing can aid in an individualized approach.
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Are you ready to ramp up immune support for you and your family now that cold and flu season is hitting its peak? Want practical tips for what to do at the first sign of illness? Need to restock your “farmacy” with the immune supporting essentials? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the concept of orthomolecular supplementation or mega-dosing and learn what supplements can be used in a pulsed approach at the first sign of a sniffle. Learn about the difference between viruses and bacteria and how to best approach with natural remedies for systemic support.
In this episode, Ali and Becki break down the main reasons we get sick in the first place so we can bet understand prevention strategies on a diet and lifestyle level. Learn the diet basics to support your immune system and why sugar can wreak immunological havoc. Hear our take on essential oil use during times of need and get practical tips for supplement strategy and therapeutic foods that we use in our own homes, including those that are kid-friendly to support the whole family!
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Are you curious about the health benefits of mushrooms? Want to know whether you should supplement with cordyceps, lion’s mane or reishi? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Jeff Chilton, an expert in mushroom cultivation, harvesting and supplementation. Learn about the vast nutritional benefits of mushrooms from fiber and digestive support to Vitamin D and immune regulation. Hear Jeff’s take on harvesting, storage and extraction and learn how to differentiate between products that are all hype and those that are the real deal!
In this episode, Ali and Becki go deep into the world of mushrooms with leading expert Jeff Chilton of Nammex, a leader in the world of medicinal mushroom supplementation. Learn about Jeff’s background in ethno-mycology and hear his passion for all things mushrooms inspire you to get mushrooms into your diet! Find out why cordyceps is all the rage and learn more than you ever imagined about fungi!
Our Favorite Mushroom Containing Supplement: Adaptogen Boost
About Jeff Chilton:
Jeff Chilton, raised in Pacific Northwest, studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia, Washington in 1973. During the next 10 years he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of agaricus mushrooms per year and was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest US fresh shiitake sales in 1978.
In the late seventies he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation.
During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983.
In the 1980’s he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry. He traveled extensively in China during the 1990’s, attending conferences and visiting research facilities and mushroom farms. In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China.
Jeff’s company, Nammex was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds.
Learn more here:
Realmushrooms.com
Nammex.com
Did our first episode on Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline spark your interest? Want to hear more about preventative strategies including the top supplements for optimal brain function? Curious about the connection of the APoE4 gene to Alzheimer’s and where keto fits in? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki go further down the rabbit hole of Alzheimer’s prevention and reversal of cognitive decline with an integrative approach.
In part two of this jam-packed episode, Ali and Becki go deep into supplemental recommendations for prevention and reversal of cognitive decline and discuss the role of oxidative damage in progression of Alzheimer’s. Learn how a ketogenic diet can both reduce oxidative damage and promote autophagy to reduce plaque formation in the brain. Plus get the skinny on APoE4 genetics and how you can use this information to mitigate your risk for development of Alzheimer’s as well as other genes to test for and diet modifications to consider based on your individual genetics.
Also in this Episode: Supplemental Support for Brain Function B Complex Multidefense Super Turmeric EPA DHA Extra Cellular Antiox CoQ10 especially if on a statin Keto and Alzheimer’s The Role of Fasting MCT Oil MCT Powder ButcherBox for High Quality Proteins (use code AP10 for $10 off + free bacon!) Virtual Food As Medicine Ketosis Class Defining APoE4 and how this affects your risk Study: Lipid homeostasis and apolipoprotein E in the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease
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Do you struggle to stay on track during the holiday season? Feel like Halloween to New Year’s is just one big snowball effect of overindulgence? Want to know what Ali and Becki have planned for Thanksgiving this year? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki share tips and tricks for avoiding holiday weight gain, sluggishness and sugar cravings and staying on track through the New Year.
In this episode, Ali and Becki provide strategy for navigating the holidays without going off the rails. The average holiday weight gain is said to be between 7-11 pounds and many will spend the first several months of the new year trying to lose this weight all over again. Learn about navigating a party or social situation and get inspired by real food holiday recipes. Plus hear what’s on Ali and Becki’s holiday wish lists this year and get great gift ideas for the foodie, wellness junkie or aspiring chef in your life!
Also in This Episode:
Staying on Track During the Holidays
Stella’s Halloween Recap
Holiday Survival Supplements
Thanksgiving Menu Plans
Naturally Nourished Gift Giving Guide!
Foodie Gifts
Wellness & Body
Kitchen Toys
Stocking Stuffers
Baller Gifts
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Are you or a loved one concerned about your risk for Alzheimer’s Disease? Want to know about strategies for prevention and even reversal of cognitive decline? Curious about lab markers to assess for inflammation, toxicity and nutritional status? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss Alzheimer’s Disease from what causes it to how and why it progresses. Learn about the connection with blood sugar and why it is now being called Type 3 Diabetes. Get insight into a multifaceted approach to prevention and treatment of cognitive decline.
In this two part episode, Ali and Becki unpack the complexity of Alzheimer’s Diseases and cognitive decline and discuss the connection to sleep, stress, hormonal and blood sugar imbalance. Learn how micronutrients can play a role in optimal brain function and how you can assess for nutrient drivers of decline to get ahead of the game and maintain optimal function. Plus hear about some of the cutting edge research into ending Alzheimer’s and learn how we may be able to reverse decline with early intervention.
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Want to know more about the 500+ functions of your liver? Curious about assessment of liver health and how you can support optimal function? Want to know about the role of detox and how you can support your liver on a daily basis using food as medicine? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki unpack the many functions of the liver from digestion and metabolism to detoxification, storage, immune support and beyond. Learn about reasons for liver dysfunction, how you can use keto as a tool to reverse fatty liver and get supplement recommendations to support optimal liver health.
In this episode, Ali and Becki focus on the liver as one of the largest and hardest working organs in the body responsible for digestion, metabolism, blood sugar balance, detoxification and beyond. Learn what exactly bile is and why it is so important to the digestive process, how the liver is connected to cholesterol and what substances are processed through the liver. Plus learn why keto can work for fatty liver, how to functionally assess and optimize liver function and how eating liver and support liver health!
Also in this episode:
What Does the Liver Do?
The Connection to Cholesterol
Signs of Liver Dysfunction
Substances that Influence Liver Function
Fatty Liver & Keto
Markers to Assess Liver Function
Supplements to Support Liver
Food As Medicine Support for Liver Health
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a flavor rut? Having a hard time sticking to keto or paleo because you’re bored of eating the same thing every day? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Kyndra Holley of Peace, Love and Low Carb about her own personal weight loss journey and how she integrates her restaurant experience into her user-friendly keto recipes to keep things fresh! Learn about Kyndra’s staple ingredients for switching up flavors, kitchen tools she can’t live without and what is going to be on her Thanksgiving table this year!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki pick Kyndra’s brain about her experience writing three cookbooks in one year. Learn how she approaches her own personal meal prep, what ingredients are screaming her name these days and get the low down about her newest project. Plus hear her real food keto philosophy, her stance on non-caloric sweeteners and why she isn’t a fan of cheat days either!
Also In This Episode: Kyndra’s Story Peace Love and Low Carb The Gut Brain Connection Balancing Flavor with Real Food Why I Hate Non-Caloric Sweeteners Kyndra’s Staple Ingredients Fish Sauce Rice Vinegar Coconut Aminos Miracle Noodles Palm Heart Noodles Kyndra’s Favorite Kitchen Tools Stainless Steel Bowls Enameled Cast Iron Stainless Steel + Silicone Tongs Silicone Spatula Chef’s Knife + Paring Knife Where Alcohol Fits in a Keto Diet Preventing and Managing a Hangover Thoughts on Cheat Days Why I Don't Recommend a Cheat Day Books By Kyndra: Cravable Keto: Your Low-Carb, High-Fat Roadmap to Weight Loss and Wellness The Primal Low-Carb Kitchen: Comfort Food Recipes for the Carb Conscious Cook 30 Minute Ketogenic Cooking: 50+ Mouthwatering Low-Carb Recipes to Save You Time and Money Keto Happy Hour: 50+ Low-Carb Craft Cocktails to Quench Your Thirst Peace, Love, and Low Carb - The Cookbook - 3 Ingredients to a Healthier You!
More about Kyndra: Kyndra Holley is the face behind the popular food blog Peace, Love and Low Carb and the author of multiple best selling cookbooks, including: Craveable Keto, Keto Happy Hour, 30 Minute Ketogenic Cooking and The Primal Low Carb Kitchen Cookbook. She has also struggled with her weight most of her life. Kyndra is a lover of all things low carb and keto, and is a firm believer in the weight loss and health benefits of a low carb lifestyle. After 15 years in the restaurant industry, she is a foodie through and through. In fact, if you ever sat down to a meal with her, there is a good chance that at some point during the meal, you would hear her say “God, I love food!” When not in the kitchen working on a new recipe, Kyndra can usually be found traveling the globe, throwing weights around in the gym, doing yoga, playing with her pups, hiking, or just kicking back and relaxing. Her dream day is being surrounded by good friends, good food, and lots of laughter. She live just outside of Seattle, Wa. with her husband, 2 kids and her 5 crazy pups.
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Are you intrigued by the idea of stopping your birth control and seeking alternative methods? Want to know more about how you can use the fertility awareness method to either prevent pregnancy or for family planning? Curious to understand the rhythm of your body’s natural cycle and how to best support it? Tune into part 2 of this jam packed episode to hear Ali and Becki discuss phases of your cycle, signs and biological shifts of ovulation and how tracking your basal body temperature can provide objective data to help you understand and work with the rhythm of your body.
In this episode, Ali and Becki further discuss Ali’s use of the Daysy Fertility Monitor and why tracking basal body temperature is superior to other methods of fertility awareness. Learn about the four phases of menstruation and signs to look for in your body during each phase and get insight into how you can naturally regulate a cycle that is off due to stress, hormonal imbalance and especially post-pill recalibration. Plus hear about our tried and true formulas and food as medicine tips for achieving a balanced and pain-free period and how you can recover your hormones, digestion and nutrient status even after years on the pill!
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Are you currently on birth control and wanting to consider other alternatives? Have you been on birth control in the past and wanting to take a natural approach to correct hormonal imbalance? Want to hear our take on all forms of hormonal and non-hormonal birth control? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki tackle this complex issue and address hormonal birth control from its history and evolution to the concerns for side effects and long term risks.
In this jam-packed episode, Ali and Becki take on the topic of hormonal birth control and address common concerns for those currently on birth control or who have taken it in the past. Birth control is often prescribed to address hormonal symptoms like painful periods, acne or irregular cycles but ends up being a band aid approach that can mask the root cause of these issues and cause further dysfunction. Learn to rebalance your hormones naturally, cope with period symptoms and prepare your body for pregnancy after coming off birth control. Plus hear our take on seed cycling and learn why the fertility awareness method might be a non-hormonal birth control choice that is right for you!
Also in this Episode:
Managing Your Cycle
References
Do you deal with IBS, constipation or are your bowel movements all over the map? Wondering if your poop is normal? Want to learn how to perfect your poop? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki dive into the often overlooked topic of constipation and what your poop is telling you about your overall health! Learn about why constipation can occur, what is considered “normal” when it comes to bowel movements and how you can achieve regularity in the restroom!
In this no-questions-off-limits episode, Ali and Becki explain why having a daily bowel movement is so important to overall health and what our poop can tell us about digestion, absorption, bacterial overgrowth and inflammatory status in the body! In the Naturally Nourished clinic, there is an entire section of a new client intake dedicated to digestion and 10+ questions about poop! Beyond conditions like IBS and IBD, bowel regularity is an essential part of feeling your best and detoxifying the body and when off can give us insights into what is going on beyond the surface. Learn about drivers of constipation from stress to travel to foods and drugs and get food as medicine and supplement recommendations to achieve regularity and feel your best!
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Have you heard of the term soulpreneur? Want to hear how Michelle Norris, the CEO of Paleo f(x) defines this term and applies it to her own business and life? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Michelle on her life story and how she turned a tragic event into a way to fulfill her vision with Paleo f(x), the largest Paleo health and wellness event in the world.
In this episode, Ali and Becki dig deep into Michelle’s definition of being a soulpreneur and how you can balance your life’s mission or purpose with your business. Learn about the evolution of Paleo f(x), Michelle’s own healing journey through the use of plant medicine and her takeaways for anyone looking to find purpose and transition a passion into a successful business.
Also In this Episode:
What is a Soulpreneur?
The Paleo f(x) Story
Plant Medicine & Psychedelics
More About Michelle Norris:
Michelle is a former corporate warrior, trained chef and multi-potentialite whose previous health issues and an extended battle with traditional medical advice inspired her to upend the way the world tackles health, wellness and prosperity. She soon became one of the most outspoken Paleo evangelists, then co-founded and is now CEO of Paleo f(x)TM, the largest Paleo health and wellness event in the world. She’s a passionate speaker, motivator and guiding light to those seeking deliverance from a broken economic and healthcare system.
Having survived the death of her 22 year old daughter, Michelle knows what it’s like to fight back from paralyzing loss. Instead of floundering in self-pity, she used tragedy as a catalyst for her to “put up or shut up”, and follow through with her vision of leaving the economic status quo behind, and becoming a self-made entrepreneur. All this, at the pit of the housing market crash of 2008. Her belief, you can always find beauty among the ashes.
Where to find Michelle:
PaleoFX.com
Zer0gravitysoul on Instagram & Twitter
https://www.facebook.com/ZeroGravitySoul/
Are you just getting started on your real food journey? Not convinced real food can taste good? Or are you a long-time food as medicine warrior stuck in a food rut? Tune in to get inspired and hear how Ali and Becki balance flavor with real food and how creating amazing depth of flavor in your dishes is simpler than it looks! Learn about Ali and Becki’s culinary journeys, from the depths of a hospital kitchen to creating a kombucha line to running juice bars and beyond! Get a taste for some of their favorite ingredients and the science and rationale behind the use of Fat, Acid, Salt and Sweet in every dish!
In this episode, Ali and Becki challenge you to think outside the box of real food flavors. Inspired in part by the work of Rebecca Katz and Ali’s learnings from the Boulder School of Natural Cookery, this episode goes beyond olive oil and balsamic to explain WHY we need a balance of flavors and how to determine what is missing from your dish and course correct! Learn about Ali and Becki’s favorite obscure ingredients as well as tried and true favorites and get inspired as they talk through mouth watering dishes you can make in your own kitchen!
Also in this Episode:
Favorite Fats
Amazing Acids
Want to dig deeper into the topic of micronutrient deficiency? Wondering this could be the cause of your bothersome symptoms or at the root of your health concerns? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the reasons for micronutrient deficiency and how they approach repletion with food and supplement strategy. Learn about Pantothenate, Choline and Selenium deficiency symptoms, best food sources, and supplement strategies plus get tasty recipe ideas to boost these nutrients in the body and optimize overall health!
In this episode, Ali and Becki break down the function of Pantothenate, Choline and Selenium in the body and uncover reasons these nutrients may become depleted in the first place. Learn symptoms to watch for that indicate deficiency in these areas, how taking digestive enzymes can help you replete nutrient stores and when and why to consider quality supplementation. Plus hear Ali and Becki address concerns for toxicity of certain nutrients, explain why B vitamins make your pee yellow and share their favorite delicious recipes focused on these 3 micronutrients!
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Mental health is a topic often abandoned in our current healthcare model and one that is simply not talked about enough by practitioners, those who are suffering or their family members. The stigma of having a mental illness coupled with a feeling of hopelessness for improving one’s condition can be an incredibly heavy burden to bear. Carrie Brown is a recipe developer and bestselling cookbook author who has struggled with depression and a diagnosis of Bipolar II Disorder. Through a functional medicine approach and a ketogenic diet, Carrie is completely symptom and medication free. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Carrie about her journey to finding freedom in her body and mind and how she is thriving with a ketogenic approach.
In this episode, Ali and Becki pick Carrie’s brain about her personal experience with depression, from her diagnosis of Bipolar II Disorder to becoming her own detective and getting to the root cause. Learn about how mental health approaches are missing the mark, the role of genetics and how supplementation and lifestyle shift can aid in rebalancing our brain chemistry. Hear about how a ketogenic approach has helped Carrie to come off of mediation and live a completely symptom free life. Plus get a peek into Carrie’s culinary background and hear about her favorite kitchen tools and pantry must-haves!
Also in This Episode:
The Role of Genetics
Epigenetics
Methylation
B Complex
Why Keto Can Work for Mood Imbalances
KetoMojo Blood Ketone Meter
Carries Culinary Pearls of Wisdom
Sour Cream & Chive Biscuits
Konjac Flour
Suicide Prevention Hotline
More about Carrie Brown:
Carrie has struggled with depression for as long as she can remember, and after she was diagnosed with Bipolar II Disorder 5 years ago, decided to become her own detective and figure out the root cause. She now lives a life completely free from all medications and any symptoms of Bipolar II Disorder or depression. Carrie is a recipe developer and best-selling KETO cookbook author, host of the Ketovangelist Kitchen podcast, and partner of the Ketovangelist Unlimited Program with Brian Williamson and Danny Vega. You can find Carrie sharing free KETO resources at carriebrown.com and ketovagelistkitchen.com.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/therealcarriebrown
Cookbooks: https://carriebrown.com/cookbooks-carrie-brown-keto-lchf-lowcarb
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ketovangelistkitchen
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamingavocado
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealcarriebrown
Ketovangelist Unlimited: https://www.patreon.com/ketovangelistunlimited
Is your keto stuck in a rut? Have you hit a plateau with weight loss or just not feeling as good as when you first started? Are you experiencing bothersome side effects such as bowel changes or hormonal shifts? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the most common keto roadblocks or slumps that we hear complaints of in our keto program as well as how to solve them! Get tips and tricks for getting your keto back on track, busting through a plateau and optimizing your low carb approach!
In this episode, Ali and Becki dive into some of the most common keto pitfalls and complaints from stubborn weight loss to shortened menstrual cycles to constipation. Even if doing strict keto for years, shifts can occur in the body due to hormones, toxicity or micronutrient deficiency that require us to shake things up a bit to get back to feeling awesome! Learn valuable tools for optimizing your keto and hacks for dealing with bowel changes, hormonal concerns, macro obsession and more!
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Want to know what distinguishes our approach to keto from other keto programs and schools of thought? Curious about the therapeutic benefits of keto beyond weight loss? Want hard scientific evidence to help you back up your keto lifestyle? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki define what it means to use ketosis as medicine for weight loss, regulation of neurological conditions and reduction of inflammation. Learn WHY keto works for conditions like diabetes and obesity, dementia, anxiety, infertility, cancer and beyond and how to tweak your keto approach to achieve maximum benefit!
In this episode, Ali and Becki share their personal journeys with keto and define what it means to use ketosis as medicine across a wide range of applications. Learn how we produce ketones and the main mechanisms that make ketone bodies such powerful fuel or our brains and bodies. From muscle sparing and fat burn to reduction of cravings to antioxidant activity and neuroregeneration, ketones can do some pretty amazing things. Get our take on ketone testing and learn about how a real food approach along with high quality supplements can take your keto to the next level!
Also In This Episode:
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
C-Reactive Protein
DHEA
Homocysteine
HgbA1C%
Lipoprotein particle distribution for lipids (cholesterol)
TSH, T3, T4, rT3, TPO
Vitamin D
Did you know that conventional wines can contain up to 76 additives that are NOT required to be listed on the label?! Want to know more about what toxic ingredients might be hiding in your wine? Curious how you can know if your wine is safe and what we recommend for wine consumption? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Todd White, founder of Dry Farm Wines on how he got started in the natural wine business and how his company is looking to change the way we drink wine!
In this episode, Ali and Becki interview Todd on the scary and shady stuff that is going on in the wine industry and how his company is different. Wine has been consumed for 8,000 plus years and can be part of a balanced diet and lifestyle, but unfortunately the commercial wine industry has taken a turn for the worst with no regulation on labeling of wine and hidden colorants, pesticide residue and excessive sugar in most wines on the market. Todd is a wealth of knowledge on all things wine, from irrigation to fermentation to the many benefits of wine consumption. Learn about the extensive testing process Dry Farm Wines goes through to select only the top quality and safest wines to bring to consumers, emerging trends in the industry and his take on food and wine pairings!
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Get a bottle for a penny with your first order using this link: dryfarmwines.com/alimillerRD
More about Todd White:
Todd has been serial entrepreneur and creator since he was age 17.
Today, after 15 years in the wine business his life is dedicated to educating and helping people make better choices about food, nutrition, and how they think about consuming alcohol. He is the founder of Dry Farm Wines; a writer, speaker, and a leading authority on healthy organic/natural wines and the importance of micro-dosing alcohol for health, longevity, and vitality. Todd’s passion is unlocking the best way to enjoy alcohol, how to enjoy the benefits of moderate consumption while avoiding the negative outcomes. Todd has been the featured guest on many of the Nation’s leading health influencer podcasts including Dave Asprey’s Bulletproof Radio, Mark Sisson’s Primal Blueprint, Abel James’s Fat Burning Man, Robb Wolf’s Paleo Solution, Drew Manning’s FIT2FAT2FIT and Jimmy Moore Livn Low Carb show.
Dry Farm Wines is endorsed by many leading U.S. health influencers including Mark Sisson’s Primal Blueprint, Dave Asprey’s BulletProof Executive, Robb Wolf, Abel James, the Fat Burning Man, WellnessMama, Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, Dr. Ken Ford, Chris Kresser and best selling nutrition authors JJ Virgin, Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. David Perlmutter.. Dry Farm Wines is also the Official Wine for many of the leading U.S. health and performance conferences, including Paleofx, Dave Asprey’s BulletProof Conference, Peter Diamondis’s A360, Joe Polish’s Genius Network Conference, LOWCARBUSA, Baby Bathwater Institute, The Environmental Health Symposium, KetoKademy, Metabolic Health Summit and JJ Virgin’s Mindshare Summit.
Dry Farm Wines are also friendly to Low Carb, Paleo, ketogenic and diabetic low sugar diets. Dry Farm Wines have no impact on blood glucose or ketone production. Dr. Dominic D’ Agostino, widely considered the most influential ketogenic research scientist in North America also endorses Dry Farm Wines. Jimmy Moore, the best selling author of Keto Clarity and a leading advocate for the ketogenic diet also endorses Dry Farm Wines.
Dry Farm Wines is the only lab tested, all natural health quantified wine merchant in the world that bio-hacks wine; quantifying organic and natural farming practices, as well as low intervention natural winemaking practices. Dry Farm Wines curates all natural pure real wines from all over the world, working with small family farms that are committed to producing pure natural wines. Dry Farm Wines is also proud to be the largest natural wine merchant in the world, supporting small family organic farms all over the world.
Todd is a self described Biohacker who practices daily meditation, Wim Hof breathing, cold thermogenesis, a ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting and he is a fitness enthusiast. He is also a frequent speaker on the topics including; ketogenic diet and lifestyle, meditation, company culture and business performance. Dry Farm Wines has grown over 675x in revenue since its 2015 founding making it one of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S., doing so without any debt or investors.
Wondering what our take on alcohol consumption is or if we ever let loose? Want to know what our drinks of choice are and why? Curious how you can best support your body for a quick rebound? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss strategies for prevention and management of a hangover, how responsible alcohol moderation can actually be beneficial and tips and tricks for getting back on your feet the fastest!
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss what happens in the body on a biochemical level when we consume alcohol, how not all alcohol is created equal and what our bodies go through during the detox process! Learn about our take on alcohol in keto, best choices if you choose to imbibe and even some surprising benefits to moderate consumption! Of course you’ll hear about the not-so-fun stuff as well including why we get hungover in the first place, how your genetics may play a major role in this and what you can do to best support your body for a quick rebound!
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This episode is sponsored by Further Food, makers of high quality collagen products and real food supplements we love!
Are you ready to get back to an ancestral way of eating, sleeping and moving? Want to know what we think is missing in a modern day Westernized approach and where we’ve gone so wrong? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss ancestral approaches to functional movement, sleep habits, fasting and eating and how we can apply these concepts to our daily lives.
In this episode, Ali and Becki take on the concept of ancestral health beyond the popular diet trends and labels. When we look at the diet and lifestyle of our ancestors, there are many aspects that we have gotten away from that can be beneficial such as intermittent fasting, eating the whole animal and moving our bodies. Learn tips and tricks that you can easily incorporate into your daily life to get ancestral without going back to the cave!
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This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides and Daily Turmeric Tonic.
Are you a health professional or nutrition student wanting to get your foot in the door of functional medicine? Want to know how Ali got started and what programs are worth checking out? Curious about what Ali and Becki do on a daily basis? Tune in to learn all about the difference between conventional and functional medicine and how being an RD allows Ali to have one foot in each modality. Learn about the difference between being a nutritionist and a Registered Dietitian and the pros and cons of each and get resources for starting your journey or advancing your education!
In this episode, Ali shares her background in functional medicine and the decisions that led her to her current career as an RD along with tips for navigating various programs and certification pathways. Hear from both Ali and Becki on what the most helpful parts of their training have been so far, the importance of finding a great mentor and why context is so important!
Also In This Episode:
This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements.
Are you curious about the intersection between paleo, keto and an autoimmune protocol? Want to know how Cristina Curp of The Castaway Kitchen used a real food approach to heal leaky gut, lose over 60 pounds and put autoimmune disease into remission? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Cristina about how she uses her background as a chef and love for to create recipes that truly heal!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki dive into Cristina’s personal journey with autoimmune disease and how she used the principles of an autoimmune paleo approach to eliminate inflammatory foods and heal her body from the inside out! Learn about Cristina’s food philosophy and how she shifted her own mindset from restriction to celebration and abundance. Get the inside scoop of her tools for getting an autoimmune flare into remission plus learn about favorite recipe substitutions!
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More info about Cristina:
Cristina is the creative mind behind The Castaway Kitchen, a blog dedicated to delicious foods and healing diets. In the last few years through self-experimentation and dedication Cristina has healed her body from leaky gut and lost over 60 pounds; putting her autoimmune disease in remission too. Using her restaurant chef skills and love for food she now creates recipes to help others find health and happiness through keto, paleo and AIP lifestyles!
Her mission is to spread the word that food is thy medicine and it should taste damn good and her new book, Made Whole just came out last week as a
whole foods approach to keto and autoimmune protocols!
Are you or someone you know struggling with an autoimmune disease? Want to know how to best prevent or manage an active flare? Curious to hear what Ali keeps in her toolbelt to manage her autoimmune condition? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down autoimmune disease from its root causes to diagnostic criteria to how flares present themselves. Learn about the stress connection and what occurs in the body under stress on a cellular level, plus get tips and tricks for rebounding your body and getting autoimmune disease into remission!
In this episode, Ali and Becki go deep into how stress and HPA axis dysfunction can manifest as a new autoimmune diagnosis or a flare of a known condition. Stress in and of itself can imbalance gut bacteria, drive leaky gut and cause an inflammatory shift in the body that left unchecked can wreak havoc on the immune system! Learn about how to rebalance and support the immune system versus suppress it using diet and strategic supplementation. Find out what Ali’s go-to formulas are for stress management, managing inflammation and supporting immune system resilience to turn off attack mode that often manifests in a flare.
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Have you heard of DHEA? Want to know why biochemist Stephen Cherniske calls it his favorite molecule? Wondering whether supplemental DHEA might be the anti-aging and weight loss boost you need? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Stephen Cherniske for his second time on the podcast talking all about DHEA, the most abundant circulating hormone in the human body.
In this episode, Ali and Becki tap into Stephen’s expertise in the area of anti-aging and metabolic health. Learn why DHEA is considered the most comprehensive repair signal in the body, yet receives very little attention at the clinical level. Learn about Stephen’s personal experience with DHEA supplementation, why reference ranges should be thrown out the window and how supplementation with proper monitoring can be a game changer!
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More about Stephen Cherniske:
Stephen Cherniske has been a university instructor in clinical nutrition, served on the faculty of the American College of Sports Medicine, and directed the nation’s first Federally-licensed clinical laboratory specializing in nutrition and immunology. Stephen’s ability to translate technical scientific data into “apple and orange” language is extremely valuable for anyone trying to separate the facts from the fads. He is a patent-holder in the field of biotechnology and is considered the primary architect of the Metabolic Model of Aging. He is author of: The DHEA Breakthrough in 1996, expanded upon in The Metabolic Plan (2003) and further examined in The Metabolic Makeover (2014).
You can find Stephen and more information here:
The Metabolic Makeover
The Healthy Skeptics
My 2048.com
Have you been patiently waiting for us to do an episode specifically on men’s health? Are you looking to address male hormonal concerns, prostate or cardiovascular health? Want to hear our take on using food-as-medicine to address common concerns with aging, hair loss or cognitive performance for men? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss common concerns such as elevated PSA and the downside of statin drugs in this episode that is just for the dudes!
In this long-awaited episode, Ali and Becki tackle common issues related to men’s health and wellness. All too often symptoms men experience like frequent urination, hair loss or dwindling energy and cognitive performance are written off as a “normal” part of the aging process, overlooking true root causes like micronutrient deficiency, inflammation or hormonal imbalance! This episode will empower you (or the guy in your life) to take control of your health and avoid unnecessary medication, address bothersome symptoms and reclaim your energy and drive!
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GI Lining (contains glutamine for muscle repair and to alleviate post-workout fatigue)
Did you miss KetoCon this year but still want to get the highlights? Curious to know about emerging trends in the keto world? Want to hear about our favorite new products before they hit the grocery store? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki recount their experience at KetoCon 2018, from the awesome new products and old faithful staples to the stories shared and the hugs given!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki review the best new products sampled at KetoCon and explain why some of the tried and true are still their favorites! Plus hear about what products from the swag bags went straight in the trash and why! Learn about trends in the lectures from n=1 self experimentation to the movement toward real food to the focus on mental health and stress. Hear about the new connections made, some exciting upcoming podcast guests and hear Ali answer burning questions about keto asked at the conference!
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Episode 89: Why We Hate Non-Caloric Sweeteners
Favorite New Keto Products
Tried and True Products That Kept Us Fed!
Supplements to Support Your Keto
Emerging Trends in the Keto-Sphere
Keto Q&A
Want to know our take on non-caloric sweeteners like stevia, monkfruit and erythritol? Have you wondered if these zero calorie “natural” options are too good to be true? Want to know why we don’t have a SINGLE recipe with non-caloric sweeteners? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss this controversial topic live from KetoCon.
In this Episode Ali and Becki take on the topic of non-caloric sweeteners and why they have no place in a real food diet. From their highly processed nature to the impact on insulin and the gut microbiome, the emerging trend of keto-friendly desserts and treats might be more dangerous than we think. Ali emphasizes the focus on whole real foods in their least refined form and why it may be more reasonable to use minimal amounts of nutritive sweeteners while shifting your palate from an unnatural sweetness to channeling savory.
Supportive supplements discussed:
GI Lining Support Powder to curb sugar cravings and heal leaky gut
GABA calm to reduce impulse and binge eating while supporting relaxation in times of transition and stress
Calm and Clear as a foundational formula to support stress reactivity and resilience while promoting a restful state and improving mental clarity
Bundle Bacteria and Yeast cleanse to reset microbiome and reduce imbalanced bacteria that can drive sugar cravings or get thrown off by use of artificial sweeteners
Books and programs discussed:
Virtual Food-as-Medicine Ketosis class a 12-week program focusing on real food as medicine while applying elements of functional medicine support
Beat the Bloat Candida and Dysbiosis cleanse a 6 week cleanse to plow the gut microbiome to reset for probiotic support and improve mood, digestion, reduce inflammation and bloating
Anti-Anxiety Diet my new book coming out July 2018!
Naturally Nourished cookbook, my first book that features over 100 anti-inflammatory recipes and includes my favorite real food sweeteners
Blogs and other podcast episodes discussed:
Insulin Resistance blog
Maca Cacao Fat bombs
Chocolate Peanut Butter gelatin
Stella’s 2nd birthday cake flourless chocolate
Favorite products discussed:
FBombs nut butter packs that have no artificial sweeteners, use code AliMillerRD to get 20% off first order!
Are you dying to know what Ali has been feeding Stella? Curious about her food philosophy for babies and toddlers? Want to get the low down on Stella’s food as medicine and supplement game that has kept her healthy and thriving? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss Baby Led Weaning, developing your toddler’s palate and what optimal eating looks like for a two year old!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki discuss signs of readiness for food, when to start introducing first foods and how conventional approaches have got it all wrong when it comes to optimal eating for babies and toddlers. Learn how a paleo approach can be incredibly nourishing for developing little ones’ brains and bodies, how much carbs, protein and fat kiddos really need and whether supplements are necessary to support optimal development and immune function. Plus, hear what Stella eats on a typical day and learn about her menu for her second birthday!
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Have you heard about the gut being the second brain of the body? Are you curious about the connection between gut health and anxiety? Want to know how to best support mental health starting with the gut? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the upcoming release of The Anti-Anxiety Diet and cover the foundational 6Rs for managing anxiety. Learn about the role of gut microbes on neurotransmitter production, how inflammatory foods can contribute to mood imbalance and how stress can impact the gut.
In this Episode, Ali and Becki explore how stress and anxiety can have a chicken and egg relationship with gut health. Chronic stress depletes nutrients that support brain health and impacts gut barrier integrity leading to increased food sensitivities. It can also sterilize beneficial gut bacteria, leading to pathogenic overgrowth. Find out how you can use food as medicine to support a healthy gut lining, manage bacterial overgrowth and fuel beneficial gut flora to reduce anxiety and depression
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Do you struggle to stay on track during travel? Want to avoid the dreaded ten pound vacation weight gain and come home feeling your best? Need some ideas of what to pack to maintain your real food or keto lifestyle? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki troubleshoot common travel pitfalls, discuss favorite travel hacks and snacks to pack. Plus get tips to ensure your supplement game is strong so you can avoid bloat and digestive distress and support your immune system.
In this Episode, Ali and Becki discuss upcoming travel plans and the snacks, supplements and gadgets that keep them sane on vacation. While travel can derail clean eating, it can also be an opportunity to explore regional cuisine and experience other cultures. From gluten exposure to excessive alcohol to foodborne illness, vacations come with their own set of hazards. Learn how you can best prepare for your upcoming trip so you can return home rested and revitalized. Plus Ali answers your burning listener questions about the safety of detox during pregnancy and how to support bone health.
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Curious whether your real food diet is covering all your bases of nutrients your body needs? Are you dealing with bothersome symptoms and wondering if it could be a micronutrient deficiency? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki take a deep dive into 3 specific micronutrients often deficient in the American diet: Asparagine, CoQ10 and Zinc.
In this Episode Ali and Becki will break down the best way to test for micronutrient deficiencies and how this differs from standard serum testing you might get at your doctor’s office. Learn about Asparagine, CoQ10 and Zinc in terms of why they become deficient, their functions in the body, symptoms of deficiency and recommendations for repletion.
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Are you curious whether a detox is right for you on top of your clean eating lifestyle or ketogenic diet? Have you hit a plateau with keto and want to know if a detox might help? Want to learn about the influence of keto on male and female hormones? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the reasons that the rapid weight loss keto can drive the need for a detox including storage of toxins in our fat cells and the estrogenic nature of fat tissue. Learn about the influence of toxins in the body and get an in depth explanation of the detox process.
In this Episode, Ali and Becki discuss detox specifically for those following a ketogenic diet or for anyone who has experienced fat loss. Toxins from our diet and environment end up sequestered in our body fat and when that fat is lost, it can often drive symptoms of toxicity or hormonal imbalance. This can lead to plateaus, unfavorable body composition and hormonal symptoms such as hot flashes. You’ll also learn about genetic SNPs that influence our ability to detoxify, why the type of ketogenic diet you do matters and how a 10 Day Detox can be just what you need to feel best in your body.
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Are you dealing with hair thinning, dull tired skin, breakouts or dry brittle nails? Tired of topical solutions that just don’t work? Want to know how what you eat affects the health of your hair, skin and nails? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss common issues with hair, skin and nails as well as their root causes. Learn about how micronutrient deficiencies, bacterial overgrowth and stress can play a role in many common conditions as well as food as medicine solutions, supplements to consider and a few of our favorite topical remedies!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki cover an extensive list of conditions impacting hair, skin and nails as well as a few burning listener questions on this topic. Dysfunction in the hair, skin and nails is often a sign of something much deeper going on in the body such as hormonal imbalance, thyroid distress or dysbiosis. By addressing the root cause, you can get back to feeling optimal and see changes on the surface such as resolution of hair loss, restoration of skin integrity and stronger, healthier nail growth. Plus learn about skin care we recommend and what toxic ingredients to absolutely avoid, foods to get the glow from within and some fun topical treatments using ingredients you have in your pantry!
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Are you unsure of whether dairy fits in your real food lifestyle? Curious about the benefits of certain forms of dairy? Want to know the telltale signs you should eliminate dairy? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss both sides of the story when it comes to dairy and how to choose if dairy is right for you. Learn about the benefits of raw milk, cultured dairy and grassfed whey and why it is essential to focus on sourcing if consuming dairy. Plus, get the scoop on the estrogenic influence of dairy, how dairy may impact mental health and the insulin effects of dairy so you can make a truly informed decision on whether to consume!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki take on both sides of the dairy argument and discuss the benefits of certain whole food forms of dairy, why the way dairy is processed matters and how compounds like oligosaccharides, immunoglobulins, probiotics and colostrum can be health supporting. Learn about the difference between goat and cow dairy and why this may be a better option for some due to the casein protein variance in different animal milks. On the flip side, learn about the hormonal concerns with dairy, what conditions might benefit from its elimination and why Ali’s Anti-Anxiety Diet book is dairy free. Plus, get tools for accidental dairy exposure and to mitigate the effects of overindulgence and our favorite dairy and non-dairy recipes!
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Do you struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep or both? Worried your lack of sleep is impacting your health? Want to know how you can use food, supplements and small lifestyle tweaks to get a better night’s sleep? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the root causes of insomnia, the importance of sleep and the broad scope of benefits of melatonin. Learn about supplements that support sleep, food as medicine solutions to aid in melatonin production and how sleep hygiene can help you get the recommended 7-9 hours per night!
In this episode, Ali and Becki address an often overlooked contributor to overall health--sleep! It is estimated that between 30-40% of Americans suffer from insomnia on a regular basis according to the National Center for Sleep Disorders. From the role of stress and increased screen time to caffeine and micronutrient deficiency, you will learn about common causes for insomnia. Get helpful tips and tricks to get to sleep and stay asleep using supplementation, food as medicine and habit change!
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Are you doing everything right but just can’t lose weight? Wondering about the impact of stress on your metabolism? Want to know how your thyroid is affected by stress? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the often-referenced HPA axis in depth and how stress directly impacts thyroid function. From the function of the thyroid gland to the connection of anxiety to functional lab markers to consider, this episode will leave you with tools to address thyroid imbalance from the root cause!
In this episode, Ali and Becki take a deep dive into thyroid health and the direct and indirect impacts of stress on your main metabolic gland. The thyroid is connected to the HPA axis (fight or flight) and can be upregulated or downregulated in times of stress. Learn about favorite tools for stress reduction, best dietary practices to support thyroid health and supplements to support the HPA-axis, provide building blocks for thyroid hormones and reduce inflammation to the gland. As always, we’ll share our favorite recipes that support thyroid health so you can be empowered to use food as medicine in your journey to healing from the impact of stress!
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Confused by the difference between keto and paleo? Want to have the best of both worlds by overlapping these dietary practices? Want to hear more about carb cycling and whether it could work for you? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview nutritionist Vivica Menegaz about her new book, The Keto Paleo Kitchen and how her work with clients as well as her personal evolution brought her to incorporate principles of both a keto and paleo approach. Learn about possible pitfalls of keto, how carb cycling can play a role and get inspired to get in the kitchen with drool-worthy recipes!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki compare the ketogenic and paleo diets and the principles that overlap from both to create a real food keto diet along with guest Vivica Menegaz! Vivica is a nutritionist who specializes in reversing metabolic damage and rebalancing the endocrine system naturally through the use of diet and whole food supplements. With a background in food photography and her Italian heritage, Vivica makes a Keto Paleo approach both delicious and nutrient dense. Learn about her approach to carb cycling, her signature flavors and how she creates meals with an abundance of nutrients combining keto and paleo principles.
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About Vivica:
Vivica is a nutritionist who specializes in reversing metabolic damage and rebalancing the endocrine system naturally through the use of diet and whole food supplements. Originally from Italy, Vivica has always been around food, both through her family of restaurateurs and in her early career as a food photographer. In her late thirties she finally discovered nutrition: her true vocation. After 5 years working for a local DC, Vivica now runs her own international virtual nutrition practice and is the author of 3 cookbooks.
Find her newest book, The Keto Paleo Kitchen here.
Check out these recipes from her blog:
Not sure what to make of the recent negative press around your beloved coconut oil? Wondering if you should pull it out of your keto coffee, daily smoothie and kitchen altogether? Want to hear our take on whether coconut oil is still a safe and healthy fat to use? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki take on this controversial topic and dissect the recent headlines bashing saturated fat and coconut oil. Learn about about our concerns with study funding, cherry picking of research and how recent studies have gotten it all wrong about cholesterol!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki take a deep dive into the coconut oil controversy and explore the faulty logic of the AHA’s most recent advice regarding saturated fat. While saturated fat can increase LDL, it improves the quality of these particles and raises HDL (good cholesterol). Learn why we focus on inflammation as the root cause of heart disease versus a cholesterol panel and how the recommended replacements for coconut oil are often pro-inflammatory foods. Plus, learn about the components of coconut oil, current research on its benefits for weight loss, antimicrobial uses, prevention of Alzheimer’s and more! And we’re sharing our favorite coconut based recipes, products and uses for coconut oil beyond the kitchen!
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Wondering about the role that stress plays in the development and progression of autoimmune disease? Curious about how a stressful situation can drive an immune system flare? Want to hear more of Ali’s personal story of dealing with autoimmune disease? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the connection of excess stress to imbalanced immune system, inflammatory and metabolic function.
In this episode, Ali and Becki break down the multitude of factors that can created a stressed or imbalanced state in the body, the function of the HPA axis and what happens when the system goes into under or over-performance. Plus, Ali shares her personal story with autoimmune disease, from onset of symptoms to the search for diagnosis to how stress impacts her immune state present day. Learn about her struggle with Raynauds and onset of endometriosis and how this led her to diet change and a functional approach to her own treatment at Bastyr University. Learn about functional testing approaches, what labs Ali runs on herself on a yearly basis and what supplements she is currently taking to manage autoimmune disease and thrive versus merely survive!
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Are you or a loved one dealing with insulin resistance? Want to know more about treating insulin resistance from the root cause? Curious about how this could be slowing your weight loss or causing other concerning symptoms? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down what insulin resistance is, what causes it and how it can be treated with diet and lifestyle modification. Learn about why high levels of insulin are harmful, how insulin resistance is treated in a functional medicine model and why this phenomenon is on the rise in the US.
In this Episode, Ali and Becki break down the nitty-gritty of insulin resistance, often considered the main precursor to diabetes. Learn about the function of insulin as a hormone as well as what happens with both excessive and inadequate response in the body. A diet high in carbohydrates, constant access to food as well as micronutrient deficiencies have all led to a rise in insulin resistance and diagnosis of diabetes in the US. Learn about solutions from a ketogenic diet to stress management to intermittent fasting that can reduce insulin resistance as well as practical tools of supplements to consider, foods to include and avoid and some of our favorite tasty recipes that incorporate these principles!
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Considering carb cycling on your ketogenic diet? Confused about how carbs and ketosis can work together? Wondering if carb cycling is right for you? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki go deep into the rationale behind carb cycling on a ketogenic diet and how to know if your body is ready for a carb cycle. Learn about the mechanism of leptin reset to regulate appetite and metabolism, how carb cycling can work for imbalances such as hypothyroidism and adrenal fatigue and get ideas for structured carb cycling meals!
In this episode, Ali and Becki dive into Ali’s background of using ketosis in practice for nearly a decade. When using a ketogenic approach for weight loss, there is often a battle between whether to transition to a low glycemic approach of incorporating carbs or staying tight keto. This episode will break down the reasons you might consider a transition, how carb cycling can fit within the parameters of a ketogenic diet and why the keto diet is not all black and white! Learn the signs to look for to know if your body is ready to bring in some carbs, what the best choices for carb cycles are and how this can fit into a keto lifestyle ongoing!
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Are you still eating gluten and wondering if you should try giving it up for good? Wondering if there is a downside to going gluten free? Want to know our take on a gluten free diet for optimal health? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the difference between celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and the spectrum of symptoms that can fall in between. Learn why modern day wheat in the U.S. is so problematic and why gluten sensitivity is on the rise, conditions that benefit most from a gluten free diet and how you might still be getting exposed to gluten even if following a ketogenic or paleo diet.
In this Episode, Ali and Becki cover the basics of gluten sensitivity, how gluten can drive leaky gut and why anti-nutrients could be a concern. Beyond bothersome symptoms, there are certain conditions for which a gluten free diet is a major part of a functional healing approach from Hashimoto’s to mood disorders. Learn about why Ali and Becki routinely prescribe a gluten free diet to all clients, favorite swap outs and what supplements can aid with gluten exposure.
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Have you heard of Cannabidiol? Wondering about the safety and uses of the latest CBD products starting to crop up? Want to hear our take on how this plant-based compound can fit into a real food lifestyle? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview nutritional biochemist and health educator Stephen Cherniske on how cannabis and specifically its legal form, CBD, can be used as medicine.
In this Episode, Ali and Becki take on the controversial topic of cannabis with plant-based medicine expert Stephen Cherniske. Cannabidiol is the non-psychoactive component of cannabis and has been seen to aid in anxiety, sleep, immune function and beyond! This episode will distinguish between CBD and THC and will break down some of the myths surrounding its use. Learn about the endocannabinoid system of the body, the importance of sourcing and where to start on dosage if looking to explore CBD.
Ali shares her experience with a line she has confidence in for purity, potency, and accurate dosing, Select CBD
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More about Stephen Cherniske:
A nutritional biochemist and health educator, Stephen is the best-selling author of several books on aging and health, including The Metabolic Plan, Caffeine Blues and The DHEA Breakthrough, that have collectively sold more than one million copies. Stephen consulted for members of the U.S. Olympic Team, served on the faculty of the American College of Sports Medicine, taught clinical nutrition at the UCLA and directed the nation's first federally-licensed clinical laboratory specializing in nutrition and immunology. We sought out Steven as an expert and lover of plants and natural medicine with special interest and expertise in cannabis. You can find Stephen and more information here:
The Metabolic Makeover
The Healthy Skeptics
The Healthy Skeptics CBD Products
Wondering if you’re getting all the nutrients you need from your real food diet? Dealing with bothersome symptoms and wondering if it could be a micronutrient deficiency? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki take a deep dive into 3 specific micronutrients often deficient in the American diet: Magnesium, Vitamin C and Glutamine.
In this Episode Ali and Becki will break down what drives nutrient deficiency in the first place, from increased demand to medication depletions. They will discuss the main functions of each nutrient as well as common symptoms of deficiency and give food and supplement recommendations for repletion.
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Additional Resources
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Looking to improve your sex life or balance hormones? Wondering if there is any truth to the idea of aphrodisiac foods like oysters, strawberries and dark chocolate? Want the perfect menu to set the mood? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the history and origin of aphrodisiacs and break down the reasons why foods can be classified in this way. Learn about nutrient deficiencies that can lead to hormonal imbalance, why stress kills libido and get recipe ideas to get you in the mood!
In this fun episode, Ali and Becki discuss the health benefits of sex and how having a healthy sex life can optimize your wellness. Learn about the historical significance of aphrodisiacs and the nutritional science behind foods that can support healthy sex drive and fertility like asparagus, pumpkin seeds and avocados. Get tasty menu ideas that combine aphrodisiac foods and learn about simple ways to balance hormones and get your groove back!
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Your Aphrodisiac Menu
Coconut Oil in the Bedroom
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Intrigued by the topic of epigenetics and want to go deeper? Want practical tips on how you can influence and modify your genetic expression to prevent disease? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview leading methylation expert Dr. Ben Lynch about how our genes are NOT our destiny and his new book, Dirty Genes. Learn about the most common genetic SNPs that can influence our health and wellbeing, how Dr. Lynch uses genetic data to customize his nutritional approaches and how you can apply this information in your everyday life!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki take a deeper dive into epigenetics, nutrigenomics and genetic SNPs with leading expert Dr. Ben Lynch. Dr. Lynch received his Cell and Molecular Biology, BS from the University of Washington and his ND from Bastyr University. His passion for identifying the root cause of disease directed him towards nutrigenomics and methylation dysfunction and he delves deeper into this subject in his new book, Dirty Genes. From practical tips for cleaning up your “dirty genes” to basic recommendations for MTHFR, GST and COMT genetic mutations, you will learn how you can rewrite your genetic destiny.
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Have you ever heard yourself say “it’s in my genes so there’s nothing I can do”? Feel like your future health is beyond your control? Wondering why you respond differently to certain supplements or diets from other people you know? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the topic of epigenetics and how you can control the way that your genes get expressed! Learn about how you can empower yourself by knowing your genetic predisposition and using targeted nutrients and lifestyle modifications to support best outcomes.
In this Episode, Ali and Becki break down the seemingly complex topic of epigenetics and go over the basics of genetic SNPs, methylation and what this all means for your health. The environment, our lifestyle choices and the foods that we put into our body can actually be greater influencers of our genes than the genetic code itself. From mood disorders like anxiety and depression to weight gain to cardiovascular risk, many conditions are coded for in our genetics BUT are not necessarily our destiny. Learn about supplement recommendations that influence genetic expression as well as diet and lifestyle modifications to move beyond the cards you were dealt and achieve optimal health!
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Were you caught off guard by this year’s cold and flu season? Feeling run down or like you are always fighting something? Want to make sure your Farmacy is stocked with all the right tools for supporting your system through illness? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the function of the immune system, why your immune system can become imbalanced in the first place as well as foods and supplements to support best immune response.
In this Episode, Ali and Becki discuss the main drivers of a compromised immune system, which can lead to susceptibility to cold, and flu as well as more serious diseases like cancer and autoimmune conditions if left unchecked. The immune system is our body’s surveillance system that works to protect us from foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses, parasites and even abnormal tissue growth like tumors. Lear about key players in the immune system, how we can best support the immune system as well as our favorite preventative measures to keep in stock for cold, flu, ear infections and more!
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Are you already struggling with keeping your resolutions for this year? Feeling unmotivated or unsure of how to approach your health and wellness goals? Want to hear our take on resolutions and goal setting to make this year your healthiest, most productive and most balanced year yet? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki delve deep into the topic of new years resolutions, creating new habits and successful goal setting.
In this Episode, Ali and Becki discuss why resolutions work well for some but not for others, the keys to a successful resolution or goal, as well as share practical tips for long term habit change. Creating accountability and structure can be two of the key components to successful habit change, but they are often missing from our new year's resolutions, making them seem like a huge undertaking that we may not be able to achieve. Ali and Becki will give you practical tips for breaking our goals down into smaller, more measurable pieces and how creating structure can ultimately lead to more balance and freedom! Learn about our goals for 2018 and how we plan to approach them, the role of authenticity in goal setting and how starting with a vision can make all the difference!
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Are you a gym rat or treadmill junkie who has suddenly hit a plateau? Wondering why you are feeling burned out by your bootcamp? Do you feel like you work out all the time but just cannot lose weight? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the epidemic of over-exercising and how it can create imbalance in the body and why weight loss does NOT come down to a calories in, calories out equation!
In This Episode, Ali and Becki go deep into why you might want to pump the brakes on your workout routine. While exercise can have benefits of improved cardiovascular health, circulation and detoxification as well as body composition change, too much exercise or not listening to your body can actually derail the whole process. From adrenal and thyroid burnout to high cortisol and belly fat storage, this episode breaks down the signs you might be over-exercising and how to start listening to your body again. Learn about how your HIIT workout could be sabotaging your stress response, how long distance running can cause oxidative stress and what exercises we DO recommend as an alternative.
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Want to hear our take on the biggest trends of 2017? Wondering what is all hype and what we think is here to stay? Curious about the next big thing in 2018? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki review this past year’s health and wellness trends, from what will stay on through next year to what is total hype and not worth your money!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki close out the year with a fun episode reviewing some of the best (and worst) wellness trends we have seen in the past year. From vitamin vaping and unicorn toast to superfood lattes and ketogenic diets, this past year has come with its own set of surprising trends. Find out which ones are here for the long haul and which ones we’d like to never see again!
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Are you suffering from carb confusion in ketosis? Worried that being keto means you can never touch a carb again? Confused by carb cycling or unsure of where to start? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview keto guru Leanne Vogel about her book The Keto Diet and her unique approach to ditching the keto dogma and figuring out what works best for your body!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki pick Leanne’s brain about all things keto, from how she got started with her journey to how she discovered the beauty of carb cycling and so much more! Whether you are a fat-adapted keto-warrior or are just starting to consider keto, this episode is a refreshing reminder that black and white diet rules don’t work for everyone. From defining carb ups to discussing her concept of metabolic profiles to nerding out on the hormonal influence of keto and carbs, Leanne shares her wealth of knowledge from her personal experience of coaching thousands through their own keto journeys.
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8 oz. brewed decaf or regular coffee or your favorite tea 1 tablespoon liquid MCT oil or powdered MCT oil or coconut oil 1 tablespoon cacao butter 1 tablespoon hemp hearts or your choice of nut/seed butter 2-4 drops alcohol-free stevia, optional 1 tablespoon grass-fed collagen
Leanne’s Bio
Leanne Vogel is the founder of Healthful Pursuit, best-selling author of over 11 health programs, host of The Keto Diet Podcast, author of the bestselling paperback, The Keto Diet, and the creator of Fat Fueled living - a holistic, paleo- friendly approach to a ketogenic, high-fat diet. She has been in the field of nutrition since receiving her holistic nutrition certification in 2007. Leanne shares free videos, podcasts, recipes and keto-friendly resources on her blog, healthfulpursuit.com.
Where to find more:
IG: instagram.com/healthfulpursuit
Twitter: @be_healthful
Podcast: ketodietpodcast.com
Book: ketodietbook.com
Can intermittent fasting really help you drop pounds of body fat, gain mental clarity and prevent cancer and alzheimer’s disease? Or is this all too good to be true? Curious if intermittent fasting is right for you or how to get started? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the benefits of intermittent fasting, the basics for getting started and how to know if fasting will support your health goals!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki discuss the basics of intermittent fasting including how and why it is done, different types of fasts and how it can help to break old patterns of overeating and overconsumption! In modern society, access to food is a constant and we have gotten so far removed from the ancestral patterns of hunter gatherer society or feast and famine as a true reality. Intermittent fasting can help us to break away from this overfed model, but beyond a mindset shift it can also allow the body to use stored fat as fuel. Beyond weight loss, other benefits have been seen in cancer treatment, neurological disease and cognitive decline. Learn about tools that can support intermittent fasting, when fasting is appropriate and how this tool can be a part of an even bigger lifestyle shift toward using fat as fuel!
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Can food be medicine to heal your brain? Hear from post-traumatic brain injury recovery victor Cavin Balaster on how he used nutritional therapy to not only survive a traumatic brain injury but to rediscover how to thrive! From being tube fed and on a ventilator in a hospital to doing back flips and publishing his first book, How to Feed a Brain, Cavin talks about his journey using food as medicine from a leaky gut protocol to a ketogenic cure. This episode is sure to inspire and empower you!
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Cavin Balaster Bio
In 2011 Cavin Balaster sustained a severe traumatic brain injury that left him comatose with less than a 10% chance of ever regaining consciousness beyond a persistent vegetative state. He didn’t eat, walk, or talk for months while he was in the hospital. He was breathing from a tube in his neck, receiving nutrition from a tube in his belly, and his left hand was completely flexed inward.
About a year after his injury, he was introduced to a nutritional protocol that helped him begin to regain some clarity. That’s when he dove into an intense study of why nutrition made such a difference. For over 6 years, he has devoted his life to studying metabolism, neurometabolism, mechanisms of neuroplasticity, neuroscience, and nutrition, while reaching out to doctors, researchers, practitioners, and neuroscientists, to learn everything he can to optimize his brain function and to maximize his recovery.
Cavin started an award-winning blog and a podcast “Adventures in Brain Injury”, where he interviews doctors, practitioners, researchers, and others involved in neurorehabilitation and brain function. He is soon to release a book called How to Feed a Brain, which is the culmination of the nutritional tools he has learned through this journey. Cavin wrote this book to share with others the nutritional information that has helped him to regain his brain function. While his recovery has been an astounding example for brain injury survivors, this book is not just for those with neurological conditions –it is for anyone wanting to improve their brains.
More information on Cavin can be found on: http://feedabrain.com/ and register for his FREE Webinar series featuring me as one of his experts here: https://feedabrain.com/interviewseries/
Are you dealing with unrelenting food cravings or food addiction? Not sure where to start to reset your relationship with food? Want to get to the bottom of the physiological and emotional drivers for your cravings? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the root causes for food cravings from neurotransmitter imbalance to micronutrient deficiency and the role of stress.
In this Episode, Ali and Becki drill into the physical and emotional reasons for food cravings and food addiction. Imbalanced neurotransmitters like dopamine or glutamate can actually drive addictive behavior and cravings for specific foods, while deficiencies in magnesium or essential fatty acids might be the culprit for others. Still others might be dealing with sleep deprivation, chronic stress or imbalanced gut bacteria or hormones as the achilles heel for their cravings. If you’ve ever felt out of control with your food cravings, this episode is jam-packed with practical solutions, suggestions for lab testing and supplements to get you back in control of your body and redefine your relationship with food for good!
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Neurotransmitter Imbalance
Naturally Nourished Cookbook (use code HOLIDAY20 for 20% off through January 2)
Did you know that the microbiome is made up of 100 trillion cells of bacteria and yeast that line the mouth, skin and gut? Curious about the role they play in our health? Want to know how to make your bacteria work in your favor? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki go down the rabbit hole of the microbiome and discuss what happens in both a symbiotic (favorable) and dysbiotic (unfavorable) state. From mood stability to immune health to digestive function, the microbiome plays a critical role in expression of overall health or disease state. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of dysbiosis as well as what you can do to ensure a healthy and resilient gut population!
In this episode, Ali and Becki dig into the complex topic of the microbiome and address how dysbiosis or overgrowth of bacteria occurs in the first place as well as the multitude of symptoms and conditions an unhealthy biome can drive. Our neurotransmitters, immune system and digestion are regulated by our living bacteria in the gut which means that dysbiosis can impact many systems of the body and have seemingly unrelated symptoms. Learn about what to look for in a probiotic, when probiotics may not be enough and how you can reset your microbiome to work in your favor!
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Step 3: Start probiotic at 1 capsule at bed for 3 days. Continue to measure waist circumference at rise and at rest.
Step 4: Increase by 1 capsule capsule every 3 days until you meet 4 per night at day 10 of active probiotic challenge (not counting initial reads without probiotic)
Step 5: Try to continue at 4 per night for 3 days. Note changes in waist circumference as well as any changes in GI cramping, bowel movements, belching, or gas during challenge. Continue taking probiotic 1 at bed if well tolerated.
Love the podcast but have trouble listening to a whole episode in one go? Interested to hear Ali’s take on several different health and wellness topics? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki answer burning questions that our podcast listeners have asked across a wide range of topics from the role of biotin to suggestions for skin conditions to advice for those considering ketosis!
In this special episode, Ali and Becki answer listener questions on topics ranging from biotin deficiency and hair loss to eczema to how to know if a ketogenic diet is right for you and what to do if you are having trouble absorbing fat! In the second half of the episode, Ali and Becki share their Thanksgiving menus and give helpful tips for staying on track during the holiday season!
Also In This Episode:
Biotin Deficiency and Hair Loss
Insulin Resistance Testing Markers
Are you or a loved one dealing with a cancer diagnosis and looking to add diet and lifestyle tools to the fight? Are you confused about the gaps between conventional cancer treatment and a functional medicine and real food approach? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki demystify the pathology of cancer as well offer food-as-medicine solutions to supporting the immune system, starving off tumor growth, detoxifying the body and how ketosis can play a role in best outcomes during cancer treatment!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki discuss the role of diet and cancer pathology, whether you are looking for the best diet during active cancer treatment or simply want to add prevention strategies to your daily rituals. We all have potentially cancerous cells in our bodies, however diet and lifestyle play a huge role in whether those cells manifest in disease expression or not! From boosting the immune system to foods that can influence the way tumors grow and spread, this episode is packed with cutting edge food-as-medicine solutions to empower you in the fight against cancer.
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Have you heard about using ketosis as a therapeutic diet to conquer cancer? Curious to hear about clinical outcomes of a ketogenic diet as an adjuvant to chemotherapy? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Oncology Keto Diet Coach Alison Gannett about her diagnosis of terminal malignant brain cancer and how she has used keto to not only survive but thrive and how you can too!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki interview Alison Gannet, a World Champion Extreme Skier, Self-sufficient organic farmer, Oncology Keto Diet Coach, and founder of multiple non-profits including Cooking to Conquer Cancer. Diagnosed with terminal malignant brain cancer in 2013, she chose to address the root causes of her cancer with Dr. Nasha Winter’s Metabolic Approach to Cancer. She since has trained with Dr. Nasha and now helps others to prevent and conquer cancer by creating personalized keto diets using blood chemistry, DNA, and client history. Learn about advanced testing for best outcomes, how Alison incorporates 9+ servings of vegetables per day into her keto diet and what she considers her superfoods for fighting cancer!
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Have you or a loved one experienced a traumatic event? Wondering how it might impact your body, even years later? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the impact of trauma on the body and ways to mitigate the effects, from immune support to breathing techniques and the importance of returning to structure.
In this Episode, Ali and Becki break down what happens to the body after experiencing a traumatic event and how the after effects can lurk in the body for years afterward as a root cause of chronic illness. Trauma can be a physical experience like a car accident or serious injury as well as an emotional event like losing a loved one unexpectedly that elicits a psychological response. Trauma survivors may experience physical pain, immune distress as well as anxiety and PTSD long after the immediate danger has passed. Learn how to recover your body if you have experienced a traumatic event, the importance of the mind-body connection and how food-as-medicine can be used to help you get back in control of your body and mind!
Also in this Episode:
Immune Supporting Compounds
Practicing Self Care & Getting Back on Track
Stress & Trauma Recovery
Supplements to Support Stress Response
Mental Health Resources
Are you a new or expecting mom looking for support on your breastfeeding journey? Confused about all of the misinformation out there and not sure what is going to work best for you and your baby? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki share the science behind “nature’s perfect food” including the benefits for both baby and momma, tips for establishing the breastfeeding relationship as well as troubleshooting common issues experienced by new moms.
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the nutritional composition of breast milk, the benefits beyond caloric burn for new moms and how stress can influence the breastfeeding relationship. From use of nipple alternatives to mastitis to how to balance pumping and direct feeding for the working mom, breastfeeding can be a juggling act. This episode will provide solutions to common breastfeeding problems as well as delve into cutting edge research about the benefits of breastfeeding and discuss foods and supplements that can optimize milk production for baby’s first months of life!
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Are you dealing with anxiety and want to take the reins on your life? Know there is more to the story in terms of treatment but unsure of where to start? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki tackle the often taboo subject of anxiety from defining the broad range of symptoms to Ali’s 6 Foundational Rs for managing anxiety. From decreasing inflammation to restoring the gut microbiome, Ali and Becki go deep into how diet can help you to find long term solutions and freedom from anxiety, worry and rumination!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki discuss the foundation of an Anti-Anxiety Diet and how you can use food-as-medicine as well as nutraceutical supplement recommendations for managing stress, worry and anxiety. From defining anxiety to the symptoms that are seemingly unrelated, this important episode gets to the root cases of the “elephant in the room” that is anxiety. From inflammation to gut dysbiosis to micronutrient status and adrenal gland function, there are a multitude of underlying factors at play when patients experience anxiety. Ali and Becki give recommendations for simple dietary changes as well as more advanced functional medicine testing to get you feeling back in the driver’s seat of your body!
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Are you or a loved one dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy or radiation? Struggling with a new diagnosis and unsure of how to best support your body through treatment? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss food-as-medicine therapies that can aid with common side effects of treatment as well as ensure best recovery and remission. From creative ideas for dealing with loss of appetite to nausea and digestive changes, this episode will provide useful tools for optimizing nutrient intake so that you can truly fight with your fork!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki explore the nutritional priorities during active cancer treatment including supporting the immune system, ensuring adequate cell membrane and gut lining support as well as optimizing overall nutritional status. The side effects of cancer treatment can often seem as bad as the cancer itself and malnutrition is a common barrier to getting best outcomes. From immune support with adequate protein and optimal micronutrient status to navigation of taste changes, dehydration and oral sores, this episode is jam packed with practical tips to empower patients in active treatment as well as their caregivers!
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Ensuring Adequate Protein Intake
Navigating Nausea, Oral Sores and Taste Aversions
Have you struggled to get your doctor on board with your desire to use food as medicine to heal your own body? Having trouble bridging the gap between conventional and functional medicine on your journey to optimal health? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Dr. John Limansky, conventional doctor turned “recovering physician” about the ways that individuals can be their own best health advocate, approaches for using a ketogenic diet to heal your body and his cutting edge work in the realm of biohacking!
In this episode, Ali and Becki interview Dr. John Limansky, a Board Certified Physician in Internal Medicine and discuss his journey from being a hospitalist to using a ketogenic approach clinically. Dr. Limansky combines modern medicine techniques with nutritional ketosis to help clients reverse metabolic diseases, improve cellular health and lose real fat pounds. He also uses biohacking techniques as part of a virtual health system to optimize human performance for athletes and high functioning individuals. Learn about labs to ask your doctor for, whether using a ketogenic approach or not, tools and supplements for best outcomes with ketosis and hear his take on some of the backlash that the ketogenic diet has gotten from mainstream medicine practitioners.
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Curious to hear our take on the recent controversial documentary, What the Health? Confused by the “facts” presented and not sure what to believe? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki debunk the Top 5 Myths presented, discuss research flaws and scare tactics used, as well as give props to a couple of items the film got right!
In this episode, Ali and Becki dive headfirst into the science (or lackthereof) presented in What the Health and weed through the evidence on both sides of the story. As conscious consumers, it is important to take the “too good to be true” claims of this documentary with a grain (or a teaspoon!) of salt and to be our own detectives of how evidence is presented and skewed in favor of the film’s vegan agenda. Learn about our take on the link between processed meat and cancer, whether sugar is the true culprit of diabetes and insulin resistance and whether protein deficiency is possible!
Also in this Episode:
Why Quality Matters
Conventional vs. Sustainable Farming Approaches
Why Nutrition Research Methods are Controversial
Alzheimer's as Type 3 Diabetes and the Connection to Insulin Resistance
When a Vegan Approach Might be Beneficial or Warranted
Episode 42: Transitioning from Veganism
Micronutrient Testing at Naturally Nourished
Supplements to Support your Transition
Resources to Support your Real Food Journey
Have you tried every diet in the book, only to end up back where you started? Are you doing everything “right” but can’t get the scale to budge? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki take on the topic of dieting and explain why they consider themselves “diet-less” dietitians. Learn about the top dieting pitfalls and our approach to sustainable weight loss and lifestyle modification.
In this Episode, Ali and Becki explore modern approaches to dieting and uncover the main mistakes that dieters make that hinder weight loss. Learn about the idea of optimal health at any size, how over-restriction can throw the body out of balance and why Ali does not recommend a cheat day! From mindful indulgence to intermittent fasting and a ketogenic approach, this episode will reframe the way that you think about dieting and help you find freedom in your body with weight loss as merely a pleasant side effect!
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Benefits of Intermittent Fasting and Ketosis
Did you listen to our PCOS Part 1 Episode and have more questions about this complex hormonal condition? Hungry for more information about the hows and whys of PCOS manifestation and treatment approaches? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki go even deeper into this complex topic and address HPA axis dysfunction, the role of toxicity in development of PCOS as well as micronutrient deficiency trends with PCOS and how managing these three areas can have you feeling back in your body!
In this episode, Ali and Becki jump into the role of the HPA vs. HPO access and how stress and adrenal fatigue can make you more susceptible to PCOS. In addition to stress, toxicity and micronutrient deficiency can lead to expression of PCOS. A nutritionally supported detox with adequate phase 1 and phase 2 support can help to reduce xenoestrogens and other compounds that disrupt optimal hormone function. Micronutrient deficiency can also play a role in PCOS, from Inositol to Vitamin D to Chromium and beyond. Learn about how to test for micronutrient deficiencies and which supplements as well as food sources would be appropriate in PCOS.
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Are you or someone you know diagnosed with PCOS? Curious about the symptoms or diagnosis of this hormonal condition and whether this might be you? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the criteria for diagnosing PCOS, the underlying mechanisms that drive this hormonal imbalance as well as compare the conventional medical treatment with functional medicine approaches to treating the root cause.
In this information-packed episode, Ali and Becki discuss how PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) develops and how it manifests in the body, with symptoms ranging from irregular periods and loss of cycle to increased body hair to acne. Women with PCOS have abnormalities in the metabolism of androgens and estrogen and in the control of androgen production. There is also the common thread of insulin resistance, obesity and metabolic syndrome--though not all women present the same way! Ali and Becki will delve into how a ketogenic approach may be the best solution to managing PCOS, as well as food-as-medicine solutions and functional lab testing to help you regain balance in your body!
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The Role of Micronutrient Deficiencies
Diagnostic Testing and Treatment Approaches in Conventional Medicine
Are you struggling to lose weight on a ketogenic diet? Have you hit a plateau despite doing everything right? Curious about our stance on artificial sweeteners or excessive protein consumption? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki take a deep dive into the most common pitfalls of ketosis as well as share insights and resources to help you avoid these slip-ups!
In this episode, Ali and Becki share the most common issues that can sabotage weight loss and successful outcomes with ketosis. From being too number obsessed to micronutrient deficiencies, find out what might be getting in the way of your keto journey and learn tips for preventing plateau.
Also in this episode:
Hydration and Electrolyte Balance
The Role of Stress
Ketosis Resources
The Role of Intermittent Fasting
Are you a new mom struggling to balance the demands of motherhood with self care? Curious about how to best support your body postpartum? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki explore the hormonal shifts that can drive postpartum depression and anxiety, common nutrient deficiencies that occur in new moms and how to best support your body during the marathon of new motherhood!
In this episode, Ali shares details from her own postpartum recovery during Stella’s first year. With the increased demand on the body that occurs from nine plus months of carrying a child, the incredible feat of labor and delivery, sleepless night and breastfeeding, many new mommas deal with symptoms of hormonal imbalance and micronutrient deficiency. In this episode, you will learn about the most important nutrients for postpartum recovery, safe supplements during breastfeeding as well as food-as-medicine solutions to support your body during this taxing time.
Also in this episode:
The Role of the Placenta
Common Drivers of Micronutrient Deficiency in New Moms
Recipe Ideas for Busy Moms
Supplement Recommendations
Additional lab testing to consider
Do you struggle with drinking enough water? Are you in a water and green smoothie rut? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the importance of hydration, how to know you are adequately hydrated and share some of their favorite tips, tricks and recipes for ensuring optimal hydration beyond plain old water!
In this episode, Ali and Becki tackle the topic of hydration and its importance for a multitude of functions in the body from cellular metabolism to regulation of body temperature to detoxification. Learn about the signs of dehydration to watch for as well as how much water you should actually be consuming on a daily basis and when the best times to consume it is. From smoothies and shakes to water infusions, caffeinated beverages and even alcohol, this episode takes a deep dive into how to choose the most balanced options that provide optimal hydration and nutrient balance. Hear Ali and Becki discuss their favorite recipes and ingredients to make hydration anything but boring!
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Are you dealing with hormonal imbalance? Do you feel like your hormones are “off” but unsure of where to start? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki tackle the complex topic of women’s hormones throughout life’s major transitions from menstruation to menopause, the signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance and recommendations for rebalancing your hormones!
In this episode, Ali and Becki break down the functions of hormones in the body as well as telltale signs of hormonal imbalance. From PMS and anxiety to fluid retention and skin conditions, hormonal imbalance can manifest in many different ways and can be seen as an outward expression of underlying toxicity, dysbiosis or a physical or psychological state of stress. Learn how food-as-medicine can be used to balance hormone expression as well as lifestyle modifications and supplements to aid in achieving a more balanced state in both body and mind.
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Neurohormone Complete Plus Testing
How to Safely Detox Excess Estrogen
NOTE: The antioxidant compound broccoli is glucoraphainin, which was stated incorrectly in this episode.
Do you feel trapped in the proverbial “hamster wheel” of a job, relationship or other area of your life that is not working for you? Are you aware that your life could be more blissful but unsure of where to start? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the importance of finding your bliss and connecting with your inner self to achieve a more balanced state in both body and mind!
In this episode, Ali shares what inspired her recent move to Austin and how she defines her own personal bliss factor. Ali and Becki discuss the concepts of connecting to your authentic self, calling out incongruencies and moving through fear and self doubt. Learn tips and tricks for achieving a more blissful state in your day to day, the influence of stress on the body as well as supplements that can be used as tools for channelling your inner zen.
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Episode #42 :Transitioning from Vegan
Are you or someone you know a vegan or vegetarian and considering transitioning to a conscious omnivore or paleo lifestyle? Are you unsure of where to start and how to best support your body in the process? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki share their personal journeys from malnourished vegan to food freedom as well as suggestions for those looking to transition their lifestyle.
In this episode, Ali introduces her new cohost, Becki Yoo, and shares some exciting personal news! Ali and Becki discuss their own personal journeys with vegansim as well as their reasons for transitioning to an omnivore approach and delve into some of the common pitfalls of a vegan diet. While a vegan diet may be seen as health promoting for some or for a short time, we often find that the diet throws the body into further imbalance, especially with regards to leaky gut and digestive disturbances, hormonal imbalance and risk for autoimmune disease. Micronutrient deficiencies are also incredibly common in vegans and vegetarians as nutrients from plants are not as bioavailable as those found in animal foods. Find out what labs we suggest running and which supplements to consider whether you are currently a vegan or have recently transitioned!
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The Influence of Stress on the Microbiome
Micronutrient Testing
Do you have any concerns about neurological health/cognitive function including: ADHD, Parkinson’s, MS, Mood imbalances etc? Wondering why and how they happen and what you can do about it? Be sure to tune in for an in depth look at a functional medicine approach to these and more!
Currently, stimulant drugs (psychostimulants) are the most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD followed by antidepressants. Stimulants appear to boost and balance levels of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters; however, these drugs do not provide the building blocks to replenish neurotransmitters and can cause deficiency especially in a young developing brain. These medications help improve the symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity; however, they have high risk for dependency and misuse is on the rise. Parkinson's disease occurs when nerve cells, or neurons, in an area of the brain that controls movement become impaired and/or die. Normally, these neurons produce an important brain chemical known as dopamine, but when the neurons die or become impaired, they produce less dopamine. This shortage of dopamine causes the movement problems of people with Parkinsons.
Along with neurotransmitter imbalances, other common drivers of neurological dysfunction include: inflammation, micronutrient deficiencies, toxicity, bacterial imbalance and even blood sugar balance! The gut and digestion is often a place to start when treating these pathologies. To learn more how what lab tests, supplements, and foods to consider, be sure to tune in!
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Are you concerned about your heart health? Do you think that high cholesterol is a problem for you? Wondering if you should remove eggs from your diet? There are important factors to analyze beyond your standard lipid panel. Tune in to find out the true root cauases of heart disease, what to eat and supplements to consider for treatment and prevention!
Heart disease includes elevated cholesterol and blood pressure, heart attack, arrhythmias, and stroke. Your lifestyle diet, body composition and inflammatory stress can all play a role in your risk for heart disease. When we focus on lowering cholesterol levels with pharmaceutical drugs rather than treating lifestyle imbalances we can find ourselves at greater risk for dysfunction and ultimately disease. In fact, it is only diet and exercise that can reverse heart disease. Every 6 pounds of weight loss can increase your HDL (good cholesterol) by 1 point and this acts as a broom to clean out your arteries preventing plaque formation! Tune in to learn about all of this and more!!
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Are you someone that knows what to do but can’t seem to make the changes you need to make in order to reach your goals? Do you find yourself making excuses and fall into the same patterns year after year? Tune in to hear Ali and Carli discuss tips and tricks to help finally make those New Year’s Resolutions happen!
Ali and Carli discuss the 3 stages of change and how to make permanent change happen once and for all. Sometimes human nature sets us up for difficulty in fighting our temptations and prevents us from meeting important goals we set for ourselves. There are however specific strategies that when applied, can help make any goal a reality, and consistency is key! If you are one that makes the same resolutions every year or can’t seem to break a bad habit that is holding you back, be sure to listen to this episode and learn the ways to finally reach your goals!
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Ever wonder what it would be like to eat eggs from the chickens in your backyard or eat a spinach salad from greens you just harvested from your garden? Well get ready for your new girl crush! Diana Rogers, author of Sustainable Dish, sets the bar high for health sustainable living.
Diana Rodgers, RD, LDN, NTP is a “real food” Licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner living on a working organic farm west of Boston. She has an active nutrition practice where she helps people get on track with diet and lifestyle. She is also an author, host of The Sustainable Dish Podcast, and mom of two kids. Diana is Consulting Dietitian to several gyms and also to big names like Robb Wolf, Nom Nom Paleo, and Whole30. She is staff writer for Paleo Magazine, contribute regularly to several blogs and my work has been featured in The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Outside Magazine, and Mother Earth News. Also in this episode:
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What does food mean to you? What goes through your head when making a decision on what to eat or what to buy at the grocery store? “Redefine your Relationship with Food” most likely meals something different to each one of us. Tune in to find out how Ali and Carli have changed their thought process on food and how you can start to restructure your own through processes on the subject!
In the Episode, Ali and Carli talk all about the evolution of their own diets and the ebbs and flows of how they got to where they are today! Beyond treating diseases, it is important to think about the emotional connection one has with food. From eating local to supporting fair trade, everything you choose to eat has a story. Ali and Carli discuss what balance means to them and how they help clients identify simple ways to improve their relationship with food so that their diet is sustainable. Nourishing, and satisfying--not stressful! Tune in to learn how you can Redefine your Relationship with Food!!
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Ali welcomes Dr. Lorenzo Cohen director of the Integrative Medicine Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center and his colleague Robin Haddad, doctoral candidate in health promotion and behavior science to discuss the direction of cancer treatment and research advances in the area of biobehavioral oncology. In this episode we will discuss integration of care and treating the whole person through the inclusion of lifestyle and behavior change to reduce cancer risk and improve control of disease. Dr. Cohen defines the AntiCancer lifestyle and both he and Robin discuss their ongoing research study “CompLife” being conducted in women with breast cancer that connected Ali with the MD Anderson team. Ali discusses her role in contributing to the development of the protocol and the food-as-medicine interventions while Robin and Dr. Cohen discuss barriers and successes. Also in this episode: Nature vs. Nurture the role of genetics vs. environment on cancer Mindfulness and its importance in successful outcomes Assessments of cancer risk and ways to monitor Links discussed: http://www.anticancerbook.com/ http://faculty.mdanderson.org/Lorenzo_Cohen/ Guest Bios: Dr. Lorenzo Cohen is the Richard E. Haynes Distinguished Professor in Clinical Cancer Prevention and Director of the Integrative Medicine Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Cohen is a founding member and past president of the international Society for Integrative Oncology and the vice-chair of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health. Dr. Cohen is passionate about educating others on how to prevent cancer and maintain optimal health across the lifespan. As the majority of cancers are preventable, Dr. Cohen is conducting research to demonstrate that lifestyle factors can influence cancer outcomes. Dr. Cohen leads a team conducting NIH-funded research and delivering clinical care of integrative medicine practices such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, massage, diet, exercise, acupuncture and other strategies such as stress management, music therapy, emotional writing and more aimed at reducing the negative aspects of cancer treatment and improving quality of life and clinical outcomes. Robin Haddad is a doctoral student and research study coordinator at MD Anderson. The Texas Medical Center brought Robin to Houston after a childhood illness kept her at Texas Children's Hospital for many a night, from whose Windows she began to appreciate the city and dream of future studies in Houston. Knowing from an early age she wanted to pursue a career in social epidemiology, she attended the University of Texas School of Public Health soon after graduating from Rice University. An internship at MD Anderson and masters thesis project on yoga and autonomic nervous system function brought her to Lorenzo’s team. After a year of employment with him, because Of her passion for health promotion she was tasked with working alongside him to make the protocol for the comprehensive lifestyle change study turn into a living, breathing , fully operational program. She managed the project and recruited its first participant on the same day as beginning her doctorate program in Behavioral science. She managed the program and its multidisciplinary staff until the birth of her child earlier this year. She continues to be close to the project today working alongside its current team.
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Do you or someone you know suffer from anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other mood/cognitive related imbalances? Conventional medicine uses SSRIs, SSNRIs, Amphetamines and other medications to put bandaids on the issue, cause further imbalances. Get to the root of your issues and use Food-As-Medicine to find balanace again!
In this Episode, we talk all about what drive cognitive imbalances and mood disorders. Neurotransmitter imbalance from stress, trauma, micronutrient disorders, GI imbalances and more, Ali and Carli dive deep into what is happening at the root cause of these common problems. From Serotonin to Glutamate, this episode will cover every neruotransmitter with common symptoms of excess or deficiency and more importantly, how you can rebalance them!
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Brian Williamson is a Ketogenic Coach with a dedicated following. He has a touching personal story that led him to the Ketogenic way of life and from that has reached thousands of people, supporting them on their own personal journey.
In this Episode, we ask Brian all about his story and how Keto plays a role in his life. From keto sticks to counseling skills, it is clear why Brian is good at his job. Beyond any information shared, one thing is clear, Brian is very passionate about what he does. He cares about people and wants to help them succeed. Be sure to tune into our first release interview and check out Brian’s site and very successful facebook page:
https://www.ketovangelist.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ketogenicsuccess/
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Are you one of those people that gains weight every holiday season just to start a fad diet in January to lose it all? Well let the yo-yo approach end! We have the top tips to keep your waistline in check through the holiday season and prevent the “inevitable” gain from parties and indulgent dinners.
In this Episode Ali and Carli break down the most common pitfalls during the holidays. From dealing with stress to knowing what to eat before and during parties, you will finally get the tools to help you stay on track when it’s most difficult. Don’t know what to do about alcohol? We have you covered! It is most important to go into a party or event with a plan, so tune in and identify your triggers before they throw you off.
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Do you ever feel forgetful or that brain fog is interrupting your day to day life? Do you just chalk it up to getting older? In this episode we discuss different reasons why cognitive decline is so prevalent, but more importantly what we can do about using Food-as-medicine!
Its undeniable that we all rely on our brain A LOT. Speaking, reading, writing, problem solving, making decisions etc. When we are sluggish or struggling from brain fog it can really affect our lives and functionality. In this Episode Ali and Carli discuss 5 top reasons why people suffer from cognitive decline from refined carbohydrates in the diet to micronutrient deficiencies.
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Are you confused about what the difference is between ketogenic, low-glycemic and low carb diets and which may be best for you? Are you experiencing stubborn weight loss and can’t decide what to do? Tune in to get full carb clarification!
In this Episode, Ali and Carli clarify the carb controversy! They discuss how many carbs is considered low vs ketogenic, when it is appropriate to fast and why it would be beneficial, and what carb choices are the best! Tune in to hear exactly what a balance day eating low carb is vs Ketogenic and why someone may want to chose one over the other. Ali discusses glucose as the primary source of fuel as well as how fat can also act as fuel and what this means for your health.
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If you have ever thought about taking a food intolerance test, THIS is the Episode for you. Whether you are suffering from IBS, reflux, heartburn, bloating gas, chronic fatigue, headaches, joint pain or other inflammatory imbalance, be sure to tune in to see how this test could be beneficial for you!
Episode 30 FINALLY goes into depth about the highly buzzed about MRT blood test which is an inflammatory food panel that Ali and Carli frequently mention and often use at Naturally Nourished, Ali’s Houston based wellness clinic. Ali and Carli tell you all about what this test is, how it works, who they would recommend take it, what it treats and how they interpret it for their clients.
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Do you feel like a health and wellness guru but can’t seem to make the sustainable changes a reality in your life? Do you ever feel like you are in a food rut or just don’t know what to cook for dinner anymore? In this Episode, Ali and Carli share some of their favorite go-to meals in a flash, no-cook lunch and snack ideas, smoothies, and more!
In this Episode, we share our tips and tricks to make eating healthy a reality! We know all too well the struggle of having a full time job, a family, and acting like a short order cook on top of it all! Its enough to make the most people just break and order take out every night. Ali and Carli break down how they fit in nutritious food even on the busiest weeks, share their top 5 grocery staples and more!
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Some of the most over prescribed medications include Methamphetamines to treat attention deficits, especially in kids. However, we know that ADHD and other psychological disorders may be caused by dietary and other digestive reasons and may be treated with food as medicine!
In this Episode, we focus on the brain food connection and techniques to feed yourself and your children for optimal brain function. Ali shares insight into the top 6 root causes of ADHD: Food allergies, micronutrient deficiencies, toxicity, pH imbalance, dysbiosis, blood sugar imbalances. Be sure to tune in to hear how these issues can lead to attention deficit, and more importantly, what can be done to treat them using food-as-medicine!
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With the build up from Ali’s 1st and 2nd trimester, this 3rd trimester episode is sure to surprise you with how baby Stella came into this world! Ali shares details of the last few weeks preparing for giving birth and then what happened when she received the news she never expected.
In this Episode, Ali shares her experiences, feelings, and sensations through the last few months. Working with a midwife and doula, Ali went through birth boot camp and saw a specialized Chiropractor to help make sure Stella was in line and ready to go! Ali also shares her macronutrient breakdown to help her get through the last few months of growth along with certain supplements.
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IBS is one of the mostcommonly diagnosed digestive imbalances, but what does it really tell you?In functional medicine, we refer to this as an umbrella term that doesn’tactually get at the root cause of the problem. In this Episode we will defineIBS-C (constipation) and IBS-D (diarrhea) and discuss functional medicineapproaches for both including tests for proper diagnosis, best supplements,foods to treat symptoms.
In the clinical setting, weask a lot of questions about digestion in order to determine if a digestiveconcern is bacterial or inflammatory based. We ask a lot of questions aboutwhat the stool is like, so YES we want you to look! Once we have gottenan idea of what may be happening, we often recommend a stool assessment orinflammatory mediator test to get each client’s intervention 100% tailored tothem. In this episode we will go through each test and what information itshows us as well as possible interventions.
Also in this episode:
• 2nd Trimester Supplements
• Gender reveal…girl or boy????
• All about Pitichea and anemia
• Pregnancy constipation
If you heard Ali’s First Trimester story you will definitely want to hear about the 2nd trimester! Ali gets personal as she talks about frustrations of mis-diagnosis, mood and food related shifts, and ultimately taking the wheel of her pregnancy with full confidence. Tune in to hear the gender reveal!!
Although it has been overwhelmingly positive, Ali experienced some frustrations that she had to overcome in her 2nd trimester of pregnancy. In this Episode, Ali shares with you her story of transitioning from an MD to a midwife, coping with some depression, opting out of a Glucose Tolerance Test, as well as shifts in her personal supplement lists, and more! If you are pregnant or plan on conceiving, you will want to hear the important lessons Ali has learned herself so you can be prepared!
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From stomach aches, gas, and bloating to auto-immune disease and hormonal imbalnace: many diseases that may seem unrelated to the gut often start there! In this Episode Ali will walk you through common causes of leaky gut for prevention as well as an RRR gut restoration protocol to treat it!
Leaky gut or intestinal permeability is when large protein molecules escape into the bloodstream. This triggers a chain of events where the body actually mounts an immune response and attacks molecules, thinking that they are “invaders” since they are outside of the intestinal tract where they belong. Studies show that these attacks play a role in the development of autoimmune diseases.
The main culprits as to why this “leaking” occurs are foods, infections, and toxins. Gluten is the number one cause of leaky gut! In this Episode, Ali will discuss many other reasons why people experience leaky gut gut so often as well as the most common signs and symptoms including: dermatitis, season allergies/asthma, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and more!
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Do you suspect that you have thyroid dysfunction due to changes in your metabolism, energy, sleep patterns or experiencing hair loss? If so or you been diagnosed with hashimotos thyroiditis, hyperthyroid orhypothyroid, tune in to hear how you can restore your thyroid function with food-as-medicine!
You may have heard about the importance of your thyroid gland, in fact the thyroid gland controls the way you metabolize food, the way you use energy, lose and gain weight, how well or poorly you sleep, and much, much more. In this episode, Ali’s talks about how to support your thyroid to boost your metabolism and balance your body! Common symptoms of thyroid disorder include: constipation, depression, enlarged gland, fatigue, joint stiffness, muscle weakness, sensitivity to cold, swelling, weight gain, dry/rough skin, and dry/loss of hair, brittle nails, anxiety, insomnia, infertility and more!
Often times, patients are misdiagnosed and the root cause of the issue is overlooked. Tune in to hear Ali’s functional medicine approach to addressing imbalance from lab testing to which foods are important to incorporate or avoid!
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Do you suffer from: bloat, IBS/diarrhea/constipation, fatigue, rashes, or brain fog? Curious if you have candida yeast overgrowth or overgrowth of bad bacteria? In this episode Ali explains the symptoms, causes, and most importantly the solutions to address Candida Albicans or an overgrowth of yeast.
In this episode Ali demystifies one of the most common causes of digestive disorders and mysterious symptoms: Candida Albicans. “Candida” is an opportunistic fungus, which is a form of yeast in the body that is naturally occurring. Everyone has some level of yeast in their system, but it is the overgrowth of Candida Albicans that can wreak havoc and lead to dysfunction. When this powerful yeast takes over, Candida releases toxic byproducts into the bloodstream, many of which can act as neurotoxins leading to headaches and brain fog.
The human body holds 3-5 pounds of living bacteria that has the opportunity to work with our body or against it. When in a state of symbiosis the gut bacteria can aid with absorption of nutrients, production of serotonin and other natural antidepressants, regulation of immune function and cancer fighting compounds, and improvement of digestive function. When in the state of dysbiosis, bad bacteria can take over, leading to a host of symptoms!
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In this Episode Ali gets personal by sharing the details of her first trimester of pregnancy. From struggles with getting pregnant to researching doctors and midwives, Ali tells all in hopes that her story can help guide others to making the most informed choices as possible. Ali sharesher most helpful tidbits about supplements, food, resources, blood-work, and more! If you have ever thought about a home birth, skipping a glucose tolerance test, or even bio-identicals during pregnancy then be sure to tune in!
Also included in this episode:
● Endometriosis physiology, symptoms, and treatments
● Functional Medicine tests to prepare for pregnancy
● Trimester 1 Symptoms
● Glucose Tolerance Tests-ICK!
● And more!
Ali Miller RD LD CDE records this podcast in the beginning of her 3rd trimester of her first pregnancy, after struggling with infertility from endometriosis. In this episode Ali delves into her own journey and breaksdown the top 6 reasons of infertility. Ali discusses functional labs that can help you uncover the root cause of your imbalance as well as food-as-medicine approaches to get back on track. Ali also talks about the typical conventional interventions for infertility and how they can wreak further havoc on your body and create further imbalance including Clomid and Metformin. Finally Ali willreview the top 5 nutrients that are important for fertility.
Also included in this episode:
● The best Supplements for fertility
● Fertility Smoothie Recipe
● Endometriosis and ablation
Ali Miller RD LD CDE has developed a 10 day real food detox program called Reset, Restore, Renew, in order to guide people through a true medical grade detox. Each component of the RRR, Ali has strategically selected a lifestyle, dietary, and medical grade supplement focus to ensure a full body reboot. In this Episode, Ali will touch on each pillar of the detox program including: Rest your Metabolism, Restore your Digestion and Renew Your Vitality. Find out what truly makes a detox different from clean eating and how you can get started today.
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Say it with us, “A juice cleanse is NOT a detox!” In this episode you will learn why this is true! Part 1 of our Detox podcast will undoubtedly make you want to detox with some shock and awe facts our our environment and food system. Ali thoroughly explains the 2 phases of a medical detox, foods and nutrients that are important to incorporate, as well as who should and should not detox. Some of the benefits that have been associated with successful detox include:
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Ali Miller RD LD and her two on staff Registered Dietitians:Carli Vogler RD LD (Co-host) and Lindsay Reno, all went to Atlanta Georgia forfor training from the Institute of Functional Medicine. They went to both theCardiometabolic and Immune Modules to continue learningcutting edge therapies to further enhance your food-as-medicine treatmentplans! Listen to hear Ali and Carli’s biggest take-aways and “ah ha!”moments and where they believe functional medicine is headed.
Also in this episode, Ali answers 8 of listener’s burningquestions including:
● What do you think could be the cause of break outsafter work outs?
● When is the best time to take a probitic?And what if Idon’t react well to it?
● High Cholesterol runs in my family, do I have to limitthe number of eggs I eat?
● What is something I can do for my reflux? Do I need toavoid acidic foods?
● I keep getting yeast infections, how can I preventthese? tampon with yogurt???
● Why has foodcombining never been addressed on your site?
If you are restricting calories orlimiting your diet but not seeing results, hormones may be to blame! Hormonescan impact your ability to use calories, balance blood sugar, boost metabolism,burn belly fat, and gain satisfaction from foods. In this episode, Ali Millerwill share 5 hormones that may be making you fat and share a recipe that canhelp get things on track! Hormones covered in this episode include Leptin(plays a role with satiety or feeling of satisfaction), Estrogen (a sexhormonethat pays a role in belly fat but also in emotions and supple skin) Cortisol(primary stress hormone released during fight-or-flight), Adiponectin (made inthe body’s fat stores and plays a role with how efficient the body is atmetabolizing calories) and Dopamine (a neurohormone that plays a role in rewardseeking or cravings). Learn more about all 5, which foods can increase ordecrease their production, and more!
Also covered in thisepisode:
● A recipe that address all 5hormones with Food-As-Medicine
● What labs you may want torun to assess hormones
● Important Vitamins,Minerals, and Supplements to consider
● The relationship betweenfat and hormones
Ketosis is different than most diets as to most diets are onlyfocused on calories in and calories out. A ketosis diet does not requirecalorie restriction and actually is supported by high protein and high fatfoods which are satiating and satisfying. Ketosis only requires the removal ofgrains and starches which are typically nutritionally devoid and starchyvegetables and fruits while in phase 1. When in Ketosis, you may also want toconsider Intermittent fasting which is said to mimic the habits of ourancestors who did not have restaurants and grocery stores and would roam forfood and periodically skip meals or have a longer period of time in betweenmeals or eating. In this Episode, Ali will discuss how to fast safely withoutbeing hungry but more importantly, she will explain the hormonal, bloodglucose, and cognitive benefits of fasting.
Also covered in thisepisode:
● How do you know if you arein Ketosis?
● Biggest mistakes peoplemake when in Ketosis
● The power of protein andhow much should you eat
● Working out in Ketosis
Ketosis is the state in which the body is breaking downfat to be used as energy in place of sugar. While in ketosis your body producesketone bodies which are produced by the liver from fat to be used as energy.The Standard American Diet (SAD) is predominately made up of carbohydrates anddevoid or healthy fats, nourishing proteins and disease fighting non starchyveggies. A diet high in carbohydrates (like the SAD) causes our body to becomeefficient at burning carbohydrates for fuel but unfortunately inefficient atburning FAT for fuel. A diet higher in fat and lower in carbohydrates canactually cause the body to become more efficient at burning fat. Though itsounds counterintuitive; increasing fat intake can actually help you lose fat.In the episode Ali will walk you through the basics of Ketosis including how itworks, what it is used to treat, and who should avoid it.
Also covered in this episode:
● Hidden Carbohydrate Sources & Coping withKetosis
● The Importance of Hydration
● How Ketosis is differentthan Adkins and other ‘low carb’ diets
● What foods to eat inKetosis and Focusing on Abundance
When the HPA Axis is over-activated, it can lead to destructive imbalance. This axis regulates your body’s health from body temperature to satiety, fluid retention, metabolism, and beyond! It regulates three glands: the hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands. The adrenal glands produce steroid hormones including the infamous stress hormone, cortisol. Cortisol is the main culprit of the adrenals that drive imbalance in inflammation, immune system, drive belly fat or excessive fatigue when levels are off, and regulate sleep and energy levels.
In this episode, Ali will elucidate the connection between adrenal fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome, increased food sensitivities, digestive disturbances, depression, anxiety, autoimmune disease, hormonal imbalance, and stubborn weight loss. Often when searching for a solution with an ongoing health condition, people will pick at layers of the symptom rather than understanding that managing this axis can resolve an array of chronic conditions.
If you think you may be experiencing adrenal fatigue, tune in to learn how to support adrenal recovery for an overworked HPA-axis!
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The immune system is the body’s surveillance and defense system that works to protect the body from invaders such as: pathogens from bacteria, parasite, and virus, abnormal tissue such as tumors and more. It is the immune system’s job to upregulate the cellular players to fight off these compounds and regulate inflammatory response. When the immune system is compromised, however, our defense system is down and we are more susceptible to imbalance leading to chronic illness, autoimmune disease, inflammatory disease, Cancer and other conditions.
In this episode Ali will talk about the key players in the immune system including Natural Killer Cells, White Blood Cell macrophages, T-cells, lymphocytes and the different defense systms the body has in place to protect against invasion; surface barriers, inflammation, chemical and adaptive cells.
Ali will also discuss what it means to have a compromised immune function or higher susceptibility to cold and flu, emphasizing HPA axis regulation, sleep, micronutrients and her best remedies if prevention is not enough.
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The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis also known as “fight-or-flight” plays a dynamic role on the function of the body. When appropriately activated this stress response can aid in survival, but when over-activated, can lead to organ dysfunction, hormonal imbalance, metabolic disruptions, inflammation, and autoimmune reactivity. Ali will discuss each gland in this pathway and how it regulates your body’s health from body temperature to satiety, fluid retention, histamine reaction, and beyond! She will identify how this system of feedback functions and how a functional medicine practitioner addresses imbalance.
Beyond stress and survival response, you will learn how this axis when thrown off can lead to increased food sensitivities, digestive disturbances, and stubborn weight loss. All too often a client searching for a solution with ongoing health condition is picking at layers of the symptom rather than understanding that managing this axis can resolve many chronic conditions. You will learn about realistic approaches to assess and treat this axis to promote whole body health including amino acid support, dietary support, and lifestyle management.
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Insulin resistance is on the rise in America and often is deemed the primary precursor to diabetes. Learn about this important hormone and how it functions in the body as well as the role of excessive or inadequate insulin response. Ali will identify the primary causes of insulin resistance and help you navigate around them for optimal insulin and blood sugar response.
Beyond insulin, learn about the organs and hormones involved in blood sugar response including the liver, the pancreas, and the cellular response. Learn about the influence of unmanaged blood sugar levels and side effects of hyperinsulinemia which leads to hyperglycemia, and ultimately diabetic complications. Understand the role of micronutrients in your body’s insulin sensitivity and ability to use insulin in carbohydrate and glucose control.
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The WHO (World Health Organization) recently classified processed meat, including bacon, as a class 1 carcinogen, which means that it is 100% confirmed to cause cancer. If you love bacon and do not want the love affair to end, you are in luck! Ali will discuss the study that was released and clarify what we really should take away from the findings.
Beyond bacon, Ali will explain the difference between a conventionally raised and grass fed or pasture raised protein, identifying the benefits and food-as-medicine qualities of a responsibly raised animal protein. Learn about what preservatives to avoid and how to choose the best meats available.
Also covered in this episode: ● Nitrites vs. Nitrates ● Antibiotics and hormones in the meat industry ● Food-as-medicine benefits of bacon ● Functional role of protein in the diet ● How much protein should you eat?
If you have ever struggled with cooking and don’t understand what the big fuss is all about, listen up! Episode #8 is all about making food-as-medicine a reality and getting back in control of your health via your diet.
Learn about how as a culture we have become accustomed to eating foods that are convenience based, changing our perspective of food entirely. Ali will discuss pros and cons of food preparation and challenge you to find ways to “surrender to the flow” of cooking!
Also covered in this episode: ● Ali’s favorite meals that can be made in 30 minutes or less ● Quality ingredients matter ● Grocery shopping techniques ● Simple cooking tips for restaurant quality taste!
A lot of people have confusion about how much to eat for a snack, what to eat, and how often to eat. Many questions arise including: Is it necessary to snack? Why is snacking beneficial? In this episode Ali will be sure to answer all of your burning snack questions!
It is important to understand what happens in the body on a physiological level in order to make sense of why frequent eating is important. Ali will walk you through the chemistry of fasting and how the liver plays an integral role in maintaining blood sugar balance when we are not able to eat, like during sleep.
Also covered in this episode: ● Carb pairing for optimal metabolic response ● Appropriate calories for snacks vs meals ● Examples of balanced snacks for: pre-and post-workout, to fight stress, and to tame sugar cravings
Chances are you know at least someone close to you who has been diagnosed with breast cancer with a current rate of 5 out of every 40 women in the US. From prevention to treatment, what should women be eating? How can then heal faster or better yet, prevent the onset of cancer?
In this episode Ali will discuss lifestyle factors that drive breast cancer risk including endocrine disruptors found in cosmetics, lotions, plastics and more! Ali will discuss the dirty dozen list of produce items and how synthetic pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizers can work as endocrine disruptors and drive toxicity in the body.
Ali’s expertise on this subject was utilized to develop a protocol for a National Institute of Health (NIH) five year stage 3 breast cancer research study at MD Anderson. Learn about her curriculum including the elements of didactic components and hands-on kitchen workshops and more!
Also covered in this episode: ● Estrogen receptor positive cancer ● Assessing hormonal imbalance ● Estrogen dominance ● Bioidentical vs. synthetic hormones ● How to support your immune system to fight cancer ● Detoxification
Most people are familiar with the Macronutrients including: Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fat. But do you know about micronutrients and the millions of roles they play? In this Episode Ali will be discussing what micronutrients are and why they are important. Ali will highlight 3 specific micronutrients including Glutathione, Zinc and B12.
For each micronutrient, Ali will explain: -The function in the body -Common symptoms of depletion -The best food sources
Beyond micronutrient information, Ali will elucidate how our food system has become so void in nutrients and how often we are overfed yet malnourished!
Also covered in this episode: ● How does one become deficient in micronutrients? ● How our food system has lost nutrient density through monocrops ● What supplements may be necessary to replete deficiency ● Food-as-Medicine support to enhance absorption and use
Have you seen every kind of physician and specialist and still have not gotten results? Are you frustrated with medications with side effects and no ultimate resolution? If you have thought about seeing a functional medicine practitioner but do not quite understand how they differ from a conventional doctor, you must hear this podcast!
In this Episode, Ali will walk through 3 common imbalances including High Cholesterol, GERD or Reflux/Heartburn, and Depression and discusses: -What the imbalance is on a biochemical/physiological level -The typical treatment, shortcomings and common side effects -The functional medicine approach to treatment including diet interventions, what labs to run, and suggested supplementation.
Also covered in this episode: ● Redefining cholesterol ● Inflammation ● Hypochlorhydria ● What is an SSRI? and how does it work ● Amino acid replacement therapy
Once you have mastered the basic Optimal Eating tenants discussed in Episode #2, then you can start to learn the functionality of foods and how incorporating them can help ease symptoms, boost metabolism, and prevent disease!
In this episode, Ali will walk you through 3 important classes of functional foods including probiotics, sulfur-containing foods for detox, and leafy greens. For each food group Ali will identify: – The mechanism of action in the body – The best food sources – How much is needed to consume to achieve beneficial outcomes
By the end of this episode, the phrase “food-as-medicine” will become much more real and food related decisions will start to have a greater purpose!
Also covered in this episode: ● The Microbiome ● Probiotics: Neurotransmitter balance and digestion ● Ali’s RRR Detox protocol and why detox is important ● Phytocompounds: what are they?
Many people are overwhelmed with deciding what, how much, and how often to eat. With all of the mixed messages in the media, this confusion causes food related anxiety. In Episode #2 Ali and Carli discuss the foundations of a balanced diet and layout what they call the “optimal eating tenants” to help answer all of these questions.
Beyond what to eat, Ali explains WHY optimal eating is important to balance blood sugar levels and prevent sugar cravings and energy crash!
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In episode #1 of the Naturally Nourished Podcast you will meet Ali Miller RD LD CDE, owner of Naturally Nourished and her Vice President, Carli Vogler RD LD.
In this episode, Ali and Carli discuss their backgrounds, how they met, and their training as Registered Dietitians and Functional Medicine practitioners. Ali will discuss her approaches of food-as-medicine and her passion of the sustainable food movement with supporting local farmers and organic foods which ultimately staged the platform of her private practice, Naturally Nourished. Have you ever wondered what Functional Medicine is or what the phrase “Food-as-Medicine” means? Be sure to tune in!
Also covered in this episode:
● Ali Miller’s training at Bastry University and Medical Background ● MD Anderson Stage 3 Breast Cancer Study ● What is Naturally Nourished? ● The Launch of Ali’s private practice ● What is Food-as-Medicine? ● Why does sustainability matter?