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Welcome to the Naturally Nourished podcast - your resource for cutting-edge food-as-medicine information! Functional Medicine applied with use of food-as-medicine. Join Ali Miller RD and her cohost Becki Yoo RD as they navigate you through nutrient deficiency, gut health, hormone balance, and optimizing metabolism through a keto reset. Each episode provides research supported approaches to optimizing your health and empowering you and your household.
Episodes
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
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!
Also in this episode:
- Women’s Wellness Retreat
- Defining Fortitude and Fluidity
- Event Highlights
- Immune Support and Staying Sane in Times of Stress
- Stress Essentials:
- Immune Essentials:
- Fasting, Keto, and Women’s Hormones
- Types of Fasts
- Reset Restore Renew Detox Packs
- Berberine Boost
- Boost and Burn
- BroccoDetox
- Relax and Regulate
- B-Complex
- Women’s Flora
- Q&A
- Bumps on the back of my 5 yr old’s arms, what could this be from and how to solve?
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Grassfed Whey Protein
- GI Lining Support
- EPA DHA Extra
- Liquid Fish Oil
- Vitamin D Balanced Blend Liquid
- Digestaid
- Force of Nature Meats
- What’s the difference between the beat the bloat and detox? Which would you do first?
- How do you separate yourselves as dietitians who take nutrition seriously from those who don’t?
- Evening Snack Ideas
Sponsors For This Episode:
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Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
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.
- Past Episodes on Gut Health
- Episode 87: The Gut Brain Axis
- Episode 93: Getting Autoimmune Disease Into Remission
- Episode 105: Perfecting Your Poop
- Episode 127: In Defense of Vegetables
- Episode 131: Candida & SIBO Deep Dive
- Episode 137: All About the Gut
- Episode 174: The Dysbiosis Disease Connection and Ali’s Cleanse
- Episode 198: So You’re On an Antibiotic
- Episode 230: Dysbiosis through Disconnection
- Episode 254: Picking the Right Probiotic
- Defining Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Crohn’s vs. Ulcerative Colitis
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- CBC, CRP, Sed Rate, Calprotectin
- Conventional Treatment of IBD
- Functional Approaches to IBD
- MRT Food Sensitivity Panel
- Stool Test
- Calprotectin, Lactoferrin, Lysozyme
- SCD Diet
- Low FODMAPs Diet
- Drivers of IBD Flares
- Stress
- Gluten Exposure & Inflammatory Foods
- Role of the Microbiome
- Supporting Gut Lining Integrity
- Reducing Inflammation
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.
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
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!
Also in this episode:
- Episode 209: A Week of my CGM Experiment
- Why Use a CGM?
- Identifying Food Sensitivities
- Blood Glucose Variability
- How Stress Impacts Blood Sugar
- Fasting and Meal Timing
- Caffeine
- Setting Up Blood Sugar Experiments
- How Alcohol Impacts Your Blood Sugar
- Troubleshooting Your CGM
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.
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
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.
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
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.
Also in this episode:
- Episode 43: Finding your Bliss: Ali’s Recalibration
- Episode 95: Starting your Journey in Functional Medicine
- Life Inventory Checklist
- What is Functional Medicine?
- Ali’s Career Evolution
- Find Ali on Patreon
- $99 off Adrenal Rehab with code ADRENAL99
- Apply to Become a Naturally Nourished Ambassador
- Orchard Updates
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.
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
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!
Also in this episode:
- Women’s Wellness Workshop - LAST CALL!
- Our Clinic - Openings in Dec & Jan to work with us!
- Naturally Nourished Gift Guide
- Holiday Recipe Roundup
- Thanksgiving Priorities
- Supplement Strategy
- Travel Supplements
- Techniques for Overindulgence
- Black Friday Deals
- Gift Ideas
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.
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
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.
Also in this episode:
- Episode 99: Ketosis as Medicine
- Episode 206: Diabetes Where We Went Wrong
- Episode 207: Diabetes a Functional Approach
- Episode 209: A Week of My Blood Sugar CGM Experiment
- Women’s Wellness Workshop
- What is A1C?
- Assessment of Blood Sugar Beyond A1C
- Measuring Fasting & Post Prandial Blood Sugar
- What’s Elevating My A1C?
- Gum Disease and Oral Health
- Gut Health and H. Pylori
- Sleep
- Inflammation
- Anemia
- How Alcohol Affects A1c
- Stress
- Overweight and Obesity
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.
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
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.
Also in this episode:
- Episode 106: Birth Control Part 1
- Episode 107: Birth Control Part 2
- Episode 48: PCOS Part 1
- Episode 49: PCOS Part 2
- Episode 145: Endometriosis and Infertility
- Episode 121 Keto and Women’s Hormones
- Episode 232: Period Drama and Birth Control updates
- Anatomy of the Uterus
- Symptoms of Adenomyosis vs. Endometriosis
- Diet and Lifestyle Approach
- The Impact of Oxidative Stress on Endometriosis
- Supplement Strategy
- The Impact of Toxicity
- Microbiome Impact
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.
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
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!
Also in this episode:
- Next Level Keto Class LAST CALL
- Women’s Wellness Workshop 12/4
- Become a Client
- Ingredients to Avoid in Household Cleaners
- How Cleaning Products Impact Hormone and Immune Health
- The Branch Basics Story
- Cleaning Tips
- Purchase Branch Basics for your Home! Use ALIMILLERRD for 15% off
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.
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.
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
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.
Also in this episode:
- Next Level Keto Starts 10/27!
- Women’s Wellness Workshop 12/4 Tickets on Sale Now
- Ali and Becki are Taking New Clients
- Find Ali on Patreon
- Healthy Halloween Options
- Tips for a Healthy Halloween
- Listener Q&A
- Best Baby Formula
- Supplements for Hysterectomy
- How to Keep Being the Light
- Tips for Hashimotos
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 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.
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
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!
Also in this episode:
- Next Level Keto - starts 10/27
- Women’s Wellness Workshop 12/4 - Tickets Available Soon!
- Become a Client
- Ali Miller RD Patreon
- Benefits of Keto
- Episode 99: Ketosis as Medicine
- Episode 121: Keto and Women’s hormones 101
- Comparison of low fat and low carbohydrate diets on circulating fatty acid composition and markers of inflammation
- Limited effect of dietary saturated fat on plasma saturated fat in the context of a low carbohydrate diet
- The relation between insulin sensitivity and the fatty-acid composition of skeletal-muscle phospholipids
- Effectiveness and Safety of a Novel Care Model for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes at 1 Year: An Open-Label, Non-Randomized, Controlled Study
- The Keto Immune Connection & T Cell Immunity
- Where to Start?
- Natural Immunity
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