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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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Sunday Jun 16, 2019
Sunday Jun 16, 2019
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!
Also in this Episode:
- Dr. Shippy’s Story
- Symptoms of Mold Toxicity
- Lab Values to Monitor
- Risk Factors for Mold Growth
- Testing for Mold in Your Home
- Supplement and Lifestyle Interventions
- Naturally Nourished Resources to Support Mold Detox
- Resources from Dr. Shippy:
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.
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Monday Jun 10, 2019
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.
Also in this Episode:
- Order The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook - Now Available for Pre-sale!
- More Resources:
- Episode 135: Bitter, Sour, Sweet, Spicy & Umami
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.
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
Sunday Jun 02, 2019
Sunday Jun 02, 2019
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.
Also in this Episode:
- Ali’s Updates
- What is Pregnenolone?
- The Cholesterol Connection
- How Does Pregnenolone Get “Stolen”?
- Symptoms of Low Pregnenolone
- Testing for Low Pregnenolone
- Treating Low Pregnenolone
- Liver Function and Hormonal Balance
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. Click here for more on why I love FBomb!
Monday May 27, 2019
Monday May 27, 2019
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.
Also in this Episode:
- Where to find Dr. Gutierrez:
- Functional Approaches to Autism and ADHD
- Supporting the Gut Microbiome
- Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic (Saccharomyces Boullardi)
- The Importance of Balancing Blood Sugar
- Addictive Properties of Gluten & Casein
- The Art of Dosing Children with Neutraceuticals
- Go To Supplement Strategy for Behavior
- Immune Support for Kids
- Thoughts on Screen Time for Kids
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. Click here for more on why I love FBomb!
Sunday May 19, 2019
Sunday May 19, 2019
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.
Also in This Episode:
- Previous Episodes on Gut Health
- What is Leaky Gut?
- What Causes Leaky Gut?
- How to do a Probiotic Challenge
- The Stress Connection to Leaky Gut
- Testing For Leaky Gut
- Doctor’s Data Stool Test
- MRT Food Sensitivity Test
- LPS
- Secretory IgA
- Signs and Symptoms of Leaky Gut
- 3R Approach to Gut Health: Remove, Restore, Repair
- Supplemental Support
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. Click here for more on why I love FBomb!
Sunday May 12, 2019
Sunday May 12, 2019
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!
Also in This Episode:
- Preorder The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook
- Leave a Review for The Anti-Anxiety Diet
- Keto Con Tickets
- Why Are Prescription Drugs the Norm?
- Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion
- Prescription Drug Depletions
- Episode 106: Regulating Your Cycle and Natural Birth Control
- Episode 107: Regulating Your Cycle and Natural Birth Control
- Episode 128: Keto Cardiologist with Guest Nadir Ali
- Episode 76: Getting to the Root of Insulin Resistance
- Episode 54: The Anti-Anxiety Diet
- Episode 126: Rocking Phase One of The Anti-Anxiety Diet
- Episode 129: Are You Running on Adrenaline?
- Why Supplement?
- New Supplement Bundles
- Start Here for Functional Medicine Solutions
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. Click here for more on why I love FBomb!
Monday May 06, 2019
Monday May 06, 2019
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!
Also In This Episode:
- Food-As-Medicine at the Farm Favorite Real Food Brands
- PaleoFX Recap
- Resources on Balancing Flavor
- The Science of Taste
- Workshopping Recipes for Balanced Flavor
- Amazon Store--Find all our favorite Pantry Staples discussed in this episode in one place!
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
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
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!
Also in this episode:
- Past Episodes on Women’s Hormones, Pregnancy & Fertility
- Essential Nutrients for Prenatal Health
- Protein Needs During Pregnancy
- Keto and Pregnancy
- Essential Supplements During Pregnancy
- Troubleshooting Common Pregnancy Concerns
- Safety of Supplements During Pregnancy
- Natural Medicines Database
- Classification of Adaptogens in Pregnancy
- CBD and Pregnancy
- More Resources for Mamas to Be:
- Study Links:
- Felig, Philip, and Vincent Lynch. "Starvation in human pregnancy: hypoglycemia, hypoinsulinemia, and hyperketonemia." Science 170.3961 (1970): 990-992.
- Herrera, E. "Metabolic adaptations in pregnancy and their implications for the availability of substrates to the fetus." European journal of clinical nutrition 54.1 (2000): S47.
- Coetzee, EJ, WPU Jackson, and PA Berman. "Ketonuria in pregnancy—with special reference to calorie-restricted food intake in obese diabetics." Diabetes 29.3 (1980): 177-181.
- Bon, C et al. "[Feto-maternal metabolism in human normal pregnancies: study of 73 cases]." Annales de biologie clinique Dec. 2006: 609-619.
- Hay WW Jr. Placental-fetal glucose exchange and fetal glucose metabolism. Trans Am Clin Climatol Assoc. 2006;117:321–340.
- Institute of Medicine (US). Panel on Micronutrients. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein and Amino Acids.
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
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Monday Apr 22, 2019
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!
Also in this Episode:
- Food As Medicine at the Farm - Tickets still available for 4/25 event!
- Drew’s Fit2Fat2Fit Journey
- Episode 132: Getting Back on Track After a Cheat Day
- Tips for Weight Loss Success
- Drew’s Keto Journey
- Complete Keto - Available Now!
- Drew’s Supplement Strategy
- Exercise Do’s and Don’ts
- For More Info on Drew:
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
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
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!
Also in this Episode:
- Upcoming Events:
- Additional Resources on this Topic:
- Why Cravings Happen
- Strategic Carb Cycling
- Defining Good, Better, Best
- Using Intermittent Fasting as a Tool
- Mantra and Self Talk
- Supplemental Support
- Recovering from a Cheat Day & Supporting Your System
- Favorite Snacks and Cravable Recipes
- The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook - Available for Presale NOW!
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