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Naturally Nourished

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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.

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Episode 205: Structural Health Support: Bones, Tendons and More!

Monday Sep 07, 2020

Monday Sep 07, 2020

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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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.  

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Episode 204: Client Journey with MS Warrior Ann Pinchak

Monday Aug 31, 2020

Monday Aug 31, 2020

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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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! 


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. 

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Episode 203: Teens Part 2: Skin, Hormones, Mood & College Survival 101

Monday Aug 24, 2020

Monday Aug 24, 2020

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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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.  

 

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Episode 202: Why Food Matters, Blood Sugar Balance and Creating Healthy Habits for Teens and Tweens

Monday Aug 17, 2020

Monday Aug 17, 2020

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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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! 


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. 

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Episode 201: Autism and ADHD: A Functional Approach

Monday Aug 10, 2020

Monday Aug 10, 2020

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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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. 

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Episode 200: Get to Know the Naturally Nourished Fam!

Monday Aug 03, 2020

Monday Aug 03, 2020

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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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! 



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Episode 199: The Importance of Breath

Tuesday Jul 28, 2020

Tuesday Jul 28, 2020

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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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 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.

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Episode 198: So You’re On An Antibiotic and Safety Concerns of Sterility

Monday Jul 20, 2020

Monday Jul 20, 2020

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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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! 

 

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.

 

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Episode 197: Men’s Health, Mood, and Summer Survival Q&A

Monday Jul 13, 2020

Monday Jul 13, 2020

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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Sponsors for this episode: 

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.

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Episode 196: Becki’s Second Trimester

Monday Jul 06, 2020

Monday Jul 06, 2020

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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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! 

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