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Episode 293: How to Get More Fish in the Diet May 23, 2022

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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!

Also in this episode:

Beat the Heat - Buy any 2 Probiotics at Full Price, Get the 3rd 50% off with code BEATTHEHEAT
How often should I eat fish?
Health Benefits of Fish
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction
- Fish consumption and risk of major chronic disease in men
Mental Health
- Efficacy of omega-3 PUFAs in depression: A meta-analysis
- Omega-3 fatty acids for the treatment of depression: systematic review and meta-analysis
ADHD
- Diet in the treatment of ADHD in children - a systematic review of the literature
Alzheimers
- Omega-3 fatty acids' supplementation in Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review
Bone and Joint Health
Eye Health
- Docosahexaenoic acid is the preferred dietary n-3 fatty acid for the development of the brain and retina
- Circulating omega-3 Fatty acids and neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Brain Development
Asthma and Respiratory Support
- Studies show that regular fish consumption is linked to a 24% lower risk of asthma in children: Fish and Fish Oil Intake in Relation to Risk of Asthma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PMC
Why Fish Doesn’t Turn Out at Home
- Getting More Fish in Your Diet
Tips for Selection
Favorite Fish Choices
Preparation Techniques
Should we worry about Microplastics?
- Evidence of Microplastic Translocation in Wild-Caught Fish and Implications for Microplastic Accumulation Dynamics in Food Webs
- Human Consumption of Microplastics
How to Mitigate Microplastic Exposures
Choosing a Fish Oil Supplement

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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.

Episode 292: All About Water: Reverse Osmosis, Rain Barrel Collection, Berkey, Tap and More! May 16, 2022

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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!

Episode 236 Hidden Sources of Toxicity and Detox Updates
The Importance of Water and Why it Matters
Why You Should NOT Buy Bottled Water
How Municipal Water is Treated
Search your Tap Water contaminants: https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/
Concerns with Municipal Water
- Fluoride
- Water Fluoridation: A Critical Review of the Physiological Effects of Ingested Fluoride as a Public Health Intervention
- Redmond Toothpaste use code ALIMILLERRD for savings
Home Filtration Options
Concerns with Reverse Osmosis
- How to Add Minerals Back
Well & Rainwater
Supplements to Offset Water Quality Issues
References

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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.

Episode 291: Functional Approaches to Eye Health May 09, 2022

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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!

Also in this Episode:

All Probiotics on Sale Through the Month of May: Buy 2 get the 3rd at 50% off with code BEATTHEHEAT
Learn more about Probiotic Shipping
What causes eye stress?
- Computer Vision Syndrome During SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak in University Students: A Comparison Between Online Courses and Classroom Lectures
How bad are screens for your eyes?
Dopamine and screens
- Effects of blue light on the circadian system and eye physiology
Setting screentime boundaries
How to offset screentime
- Blue Blocker Glasses
  - Evening wear of blue-blocking glasses for sleep and mood disorders: a systematic review
Addressing dry eye
- EPA DHA Extra
- Electrolyte Limeade YouTube
Supplements for eye health
- Multidefense
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Hemp Seeds
- Cellular Antiox
- Relax and Regulate
- Alpha Lipoic Acid
- Vitamin C
  - Bio-C Plus
- Zinc
  - Thyroid Optimizer
- Proteolytic Enzymes
  - Inflammazyme
- Vitamin D
- The relationship of dietary carotenoid and vitamin A, E, and C intake with age-related macular degeneration in a case-control study: AREDS

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.

Episode 290: Women’s Wellness Retreat Live Q&A May 02, 2022

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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!

Also in this episode:

Beat the Heat - Buy any 2 probiotics at full price, get the 3rd bottle at 50% off using code BEATTHEHEAT
If I don’t react to gluten, should I still avoid it?
Help for Teens with ADHD
Do I need to follow my MRT forever?
Resolving Chronic Pain
Favorite Crunchy Salty Snacks
- Turmeric Roasted Cashews
- 12 Week Keto Meal Plan
How to Address Post COVID Hair Loss
- Ferritin (50+) & CBC
- Multidefense with Iron
- B Complex
- Boost and Burn
- Cast Iron Cooking
How to Take Detox Packs
- 10 Day Real Food Detox
- Reset Restore Renew Detox Packs
Thoughts on Air Fryers and Instant Pots?
Favorite Featured Brands

Sponsors for this episode:

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.

Episode 289: Women’s Wellness Retreat Recap + Q&A Apr 25, 2022

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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.

Also in this episode:

Beat the Heat Starts May 1st
Beat the Bloat Program
Episode 287 Going with Your Gut with Guest Alysa Seeland of FOND Bone Broth
Episode 275 How I lost 100 pounds! with Lindy Bulsterbaum
Episode 248 Food As Medicine For Your Face with Guest Ashley Terry
Event Highlights
Retreat Menu & Favorite Featured Brands
Q&A
- What is the Link Between Menopause and Inflammation?
- Thoughts on Botox, Fillers and PRP?
  - Episode 278 Aging Gracefully Part 2

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Episode 288: Whey Protein: lactoferrin, immunoglobulins, BCAAs and more! Apr 19, 2022

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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!

Also in this episode:

Beat the Bloat Program
What is Whey Protein?
Benefits of Grassfed Whey
- Episode 277 Aging Gracefully Part 1
What is the Difference Between a Concentrate and an Isolate?
Why is Grassfed Important?
Unique Benefits of Non-Denatured Grassfed Whey
Muscle Synthesis
Workout Recovery
- Whey Protein Supplementation Enhances Whole Body Protein Metabolism and Performance Recovery after Resistance Exercise: A Double-Blind Crossover Study - PMC
- The Effect of Whey Protein Supplementation on the Temporal Recovery of Muscle Function Following Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Satiety and Health Body Weight
Digestibility and Absorption
Gut Health
Bone Health
- Milk basic protein: a novel protective function of milk against osteoporosis
Immune Health
Antioxidants
- The influence of dietary whey protein on tissue glutathione and the diseases of aging
Favorite Recipes Using Grassfed Whey
Frequently Asked Questions About Grassfed Whey
- Digestaid

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Episode 287: Going with Your Gut with Guest Alysa Seeland, Founder and CEO of FOND Bone Broth Apr 11, 2022

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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!

Also in this episode:

Beat the Bloat Program - Join Now!
Alysa’s Food as Medicine Journey
How FOND Bone Broth Came to Be
- FOND Bone Broth Takes Lead as the Fastest-Growing Brand in the Natural Category
- The FOND Founder Story
The Importance of Quality Sourcing
How to Get Bone Broth into the Whole Family
- Fever Myths and Bone Broth Popsicles
Shop FOND Bone Broth, use code ALIMILLERRD for savings!

More about FOND & Alysa:

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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Episode 286: Digestive Health Q&A and Beat the Bloat Program Apr 04, 2022

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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.

Also in this episode:

Want to know if Beat the Bloat is right for you? Take the Dysbiosis & Candida Quiz now
Beat the Bloat Program STARTS 4/6, SIGN UP NOW!
How to Recover from a Stomach Bug
- For Kids:
- Congee
- For Adults:
  - GI Lining Support
  - Herbal Immune
  - Berberine Boost
  - Activated Charcoal
How Does Treatment of Kids Digestive Issues Differ?
Dealing with Constipation and Bloating When Taking Probiotics
- Probiotic Challenge
Addressing Chronic Constipation
Will Beat the Bloat Help with Depression and Anxiety?
- Episode 210: Coping with a Cleanse
The Rosacea Gut Health Link
- Episode 156 Supporting Healthy Skin
What Color Should My Poop Be?
If Yellow or Blonde, Clay Colored:
If Blood or Black/Maroon:
Why Do I Get Diarrhea After Coffee?
Candida and Toenail Fungus
What’s the Difference Between Prebiotics and Probiotics
- Naturally Nourished Episode 254 Picking the Right Probiotic
What To Do After Gallbladder Removal
Do I Need to Test for Candida with my Doctor?
What’s the Deal with Raw Carrots?
- PhytoFiber

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Episode 285: UTIs, Yeast infections and Vaginal Microbiome Balance Mar 29, 2022

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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.

Also in this episode:

Beat the Bloat Program - Starts 4/6!
Risk Factors for UTI, BV and Yeast Infections
Episode 265 Uterine Health: Endometriosis and Adenomyosis and beyond
How Stress Affects the Microbiome
The Hormone Microbiome Connection
How the Microbiome Impacts Vaginal pH
- Gut and Endometrial Microbiome Dysbiosis: A New Emergent Risk Factor for Endometrial Cancer - PMC
Functional Approach to Vaginal and Hormonal Health
How to Treat Vaginal Dysbiosis
Food As Medicine for Microbiome Balance
Save 15% on Women’s Flora with code FLORA15

This episode is sponsored by:

Episode 284: Navigating the Cardiometabolic Panel + Functional Medicine Interventions Mar 21, 2022

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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.

Also in this episode:

Beat the Bloat Program starts 4/6 - Sign Up Now
Cardiometabolic Panel - $60 off with code CARDIO60
Episode 40 Heart Health and Cholesterol
Episode 157 Cholesterol as Medicine
Episode 128 Keto Cardiologist with Guest
Episode 283: Heart Health Updates
What is the CardioMetabolic Panel?
View a Sample Panel Here
How is this Different than a Standard Cholesterol Panel?
Who Needs This Panel?
What Markers are Included?
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- LDL Cholesterol
- LDL Particle Count & Distribution
- Lipoprotein (a)
- C-Reactive Protein
- LP PLA2 Activity
- Oxidized LDL
- Homocysteine
- CRP
- Fasting Insulin
- Fasting Glucose
- Leptin
- Adiponectin
Intervention Strategies
Elevated Triglycerides
- Lower Carbs, Eliminate High Fructose Corn Syrup
- EPA DHA Extra
- 10 Day Detox
How to Increase HDL
- Exercise, Fat Loss
- B Complex
- Red Wine - Dry Farms Bold Reds
- Multidefense
Elevated LDL
- PhytoFiber
- Why NOT Red Yeast Rice
- Glucomannan 2-3g/day
- Foresterol Plant Sterol Stanols 2g/day
- Episode 237: Mediterranean Keto
Elevated VLDL & Small Dense LDL
- Intermittent Fasting
- Sauna/Cold Plunge
High Oxidized LDL
- 5 cups produce/day
- Cellular Antiox at 4 capsules/day
- Bio-C Plus at 2-4 capsules/day
- Super Turmeric at 3 capsules/day
Lipoprotein a
- Inflammazyme
- Bio-C Plus
- B Complex
High PLAC
- Probiotic Challenge
- Beat the Bloat Cleanse
- Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic
- Targeted Strength Probiotic
High Homocysteine
- Relax and Regulate
- B Complex
Elevated hsCRP
- Inflammazyme
- Super Turmeric
- EPA DHA Extra
- MRT Food Sensitivity Panel (if experiencing inflammatory symptoms, food reactions or CRP is above 3.0)
Fasting Insulin
- Berberine Boost
- 12 Week Food as Medicine Ketosis Program
- 12 Week Keto Meal Plan
- Consider a CGM from Nutrisense
Gycomark
- Episode: Why is my A1C Elevated?
Leptin
Adiponectin

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