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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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Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
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.
Also in this episode:
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- Free Keto Masterclass 1/15/25 Sign Up Here
- Save the Date, next LIVE Keto Reset starts 1/29
- Buy 3 Get 1 Free Tea with code FREETEA
- What is Germ Theory?
- Historical Origins
- Shortcomings
- What is Terrain Theory?
- Nutrient Deficiency
- Sugar Consumption
- Gut Microbiome
- Stress
- Detox
- Air Quality
- Strep Throat Protocol
- References
- Wang, T., et al. (2014). The role of vitamin D in immunity and inflammation. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 25(5), 499–505.
- Martineau, A. R., et al. (2017). Vitamin D supplementation to prevent acute respiratory tract infections: Systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 17(8), 810–818.
- Johnson, R. J., et al. (2014). Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and reduced immune function: An examination of leukocyte function and inflammation. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 100(4), 1141-1146.
- Cranford, R. R., et al. (2002). The effects of dietary sugar on neutrophil function. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 75(4), 781-785.
- Adkins, Y., et al. (2006). Acute intake of sugar-sweetened beverages decreases immune function. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 91(2), 615–618.
- Shin, N. R., et al. (2015). The gut microbiota and its implications for health and disease. Frontiers in Immunology, 6, 121.
- Belkaid, Y., & Hand, T. (2014). Role of the microbiota in immunity and inflammation. Nature Reviews Immunology, 16(6), 390–400.
- Segerstrom, S. C., & Miller, G. E. (2004). Psychological stress and the human immune system: A meta-analytic study of 30 years of research. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 30(10), 1023–1039.
- Black, P. H., & Garbutt, L. D. (2002). Stress, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 16(3), 331–338.
- Bryant, P. A., et al. (2004). Sleep and immune function. Journal of Immunology, 173(4), 2149–2156.
- Prather, A. A., et al. (2015). Sleep and C-reactive protein: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep, 38(6), 827–835.
- Source: Saito, H., et al. (2014). Liver detoxification and its importance for health. Hepatology International, 8(1), 15–20.
- Brook, R. D., et al. (2010). Particulate matter air pollution and cardiovascular disease: An update to the scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Environmental Health Perspectives, 118(8), 1150–1156.
- Nieman, D. C. (2013). Exercise immunology: An introduction. Exercise Immunology Review, 19, 8–20.
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Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
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.
Also in this episode:
- Buy 3 Get 1 Free Naturally Nourished Tea with code FREETEA
- 5 Day Detox PDF
- Free Keto Reset Live Masterclass 1/15 Save the Date, Class Starts 1/29
- Naturally Nourished Gift Cards
- What is neurodegenerative disease?
- The methylation connection
- Functional approaches to neurodegenerative disease
- Gut Health
- Inflammation
- Toxicity
- Antioxidant status
- Cellular Antiox
- Grassfed Whey
- Alpha Lipoic Acid
- CoQ10
- Metabolic Health
- Keto and neuroplasticity
- Ketone bodies in neurological diseases: focus on neuroprotection and underlying mechanisms
- Effects of intermittent fasting on brain metabolism
- Intermittent metabolic switching, neuroplasticity, and brain health
- Intermittent fasting and metabolic switching: a brief overview.
- Role of ketogenic diet in neurodegenerative diseases focusing on Alzheimer diseases
- Stress
- Labs
- Homocysteine <8
- CBC
- Ferritin
- Hs-CRP
- Vitamin D
- CMP
- A1c
- Fasting Insulin
- Stool Test
- MRT Test
- Labrix Neurohormone
- Micronutrient Panel use code MNTPOD to save $49
- Supplements
This episode is sponsored by:
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!
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
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.
Also in this episode:
- Black Friday Deals - Shop Now
- Fred’s Story
- How did humans lose their instincts?
- Palatability and flavor feedback
- Vagus nerve and taste
- Secondary compounds and plant defenses
- Food, not nutrient, is the basic unit of nutrition
- Taste preference and how food science can hijack
- Apple and maple straw study
- The Dorrito Effect
- Episode 413: The Harms of Ultraprocessed Foods
- How to tap back into inner knowing
- “When it comes to food, if man made it, don’t eat it”
- Biochemical Individuality - Roger Williams
- A Sand County Almanac - Aldo Leopold
- How do we simplify?
- Fred’s Books
Sponsors for this episode:
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!
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
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).
Also in this episode:
- Shop Naturally Nourished Black Friday
- Episode 216 Holiday Celebrations and Thanksgiving Menu Inspiration
- Episode 218 Holiday Food-as-Medicine and Gift Giving Guide +Q&A Naturally Nourished Episode 267 Thanksgiving, Black Friday & Gift Guide Updates
- Episode 318 Navigating the Holidays with Food as Medicine
- Holiday Recipe Roundup
- Mellow Mama
- Detox and Defend
- DefenderPad Laptop EMF Radiation Protection
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- FOND Bone Broth use code ALIMILLERRD
- Breville the Tea Maker Kettle, One Size, Brushed Stainless Steel
- Reset Restore Renew Detox packs
- Flower Power Green Tea
- Sleep Like Whoah
- I am Beautified
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- Solawave Mask
- lumiNIR + WAND
- Sunlighten Sauna use code ALIMILLERRD
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- Food and Wine
- For the Grill Master
- For the Little Chef
- Stocking Stuffers & Travel Essentials
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- Digestaid
- GI Lining Support
- NanoSilver Spray
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This episode is sponsored by:
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!
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
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.
Also in this episode:
- Episode 116 Endocrine Disruptors and Estrogen Overload
- What is fragrance?
- What are the problematic ingredients in synthetic fragrances?
- How often are we exposed?
- Worst offenders when it comes to fragrance
- Human Health Impact of Fragrance
- Environmental Working Group Skin Deep
- Alternatives we love
- Better perfume brands
- How to mitigate fragrance exposure
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
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
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.
Also in this episode:
- Episode 158: How to Rebound your Adrenal Glands
- Episode 251: The Impact of Stress and Adrenal Updates
- Adrenal Rehab Program use code ADRENAL100 to save $100
- How the adrenal glands function
- 5 signs of adrenal imbalance
- Chronic Pain
- The problem with pain medications and natural alternatives
- Fatigue, yet trouble sleeping
- Thinning hair and skin
- Increased Thirst
- Decreased libido
- Lab testing
- Sleep
- Labrix Neurohormone
- Hs-CRP
- Sed Rate
- ANA
- Hair and skin
- Ferritin
- Thyroid
- Dutch Plus
- Libido
- Sleep
- Top Supplements for adrenal imbalance
Sponsors for this episode:
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!
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
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.
Also in this episode:
- Use code 10YEARS for 15% off your order at alimillerrd.com
- How antioxidants protect us in the aging process
- Ali’s reflections on her 20s & 30s
- Stress management
- Gut health for healthy aging
- Metabolism and aging
- Perimenopause support
- Evening rituals
- Botox alternatives
- Style shifts
- Favorite indulgences
- Supporting Detox
This episode is sponsored by:
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!
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
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.
- Episode 74: Are You Still Eating Gluten?
- Sign up for our newsletter here
- What is gluten?
- Why modern gluten in the US is problematic
- Gluten and mental health
- Thoughts on gluten free alternatives
- How sourdough is different
- Gluten Sensitivity vs. Celiac Disease
- Gluten exploration
- Ali’s Italy & France Updates
- Strategy for consumption
Sponsors for this episode:
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!
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
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:
https://www.instagram.com/toupsandcoorganics/
https://toupsandco.com/alimiller
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!
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
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!
Also in this episode:
- History of Olive Oil vs. Avocado Oil
- Processing and Production
- Smoke Point
- What Exactly is EVOO?
- Spray Bottle for Olive Oil
- How are Olive and Avocado Oil Refined?
- Health Benefits
- Culinary Use
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