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Episode 283: Heart health updates: a functional medicine approach Mar 14, 2022

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Are you curious about a functional approach to heart health? Want to know how to address common concerns such as arrhythmia, vascular health, and calcification? Concerned about blood clot risk and myocarditis due to the thing? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki walk through the cardiovascular system, from how the heart pumps blood to why the integrity of our vessels matters to heart disease prevention and more!

In this episode, we cover all your burning questions on heart health and address them with food-as-medicine, lifestyle, and supplement support. Learn how magnesium can address arrhythmia and afib, why electrolytes are important to how your heart functions, and how stress can literally make your heart skip a beat! We cover concerns with vascular health and the role of an antioxidant rich diet, how blood clots form and why proteolytic enzymes can be a lifesaver, and how oral health can predict cardiovascular risk.

Also in this episode:

Beat the Bloat Program Starts 4/6 - Spots Now Available!
Episode 128: Keto Cardiologist with Dr. Nadir Ali
Episode 157: Cholesterol as Medicine
How the Heart Works
Arrhythmia and Afib
Addressing Stress
Endothelial Health and Vascular Function
Clotting and Vascular Dysfunction with the COVID jab
Myocarditis
- CoQ10 Complex
- Episode 246 Mitochondria, CoQ10 and Myocarditis
Addressing Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
How Dysbiosis Affects Heart Health and Plaque Formation
- Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic
- Probiotic Challenge
Food as Medicine for Heart Health
- PhytoFiber
- Flaxseed
- Wild caught fish
- Leafy greens
- Probiotic rich foods
- Red and purple foods
- Herbs and spices
- Whole food fats

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.

Episode 282: Breaking Bad Habits, Making New Patterns Mar 07, 2022

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Do you struggle with cravings? Find yourself falling off your clean keto from time to time? Are you in need of a reboot of your habits? Tune in to hear us unpack the deep emotional and physical roots of cravings as well as how you can work to create new habits and patterns that are supportive of your wellness goals!

In this episode, we address what is actually happening in the brain during a craving and how neurotransmitters play a major role. We discuss interventions for common imbalances such as low dopamine and gaba so that instead of white-knuckling a craving or giving in, you have tools to correct deficiencies in your body. We also cover several nutrient deficiencies that can cause you to crave specific foods (hello, magnesium and chocolate!). Hear us walk through a 5 step plan for establishing healthy habits and get recipe inspiration for snacks that can curb cravings!

Also in this episode:

Women’s Wellness Retreat - FINAL CALL TO BOOK!
12 Week Keto Meal Plan – Naturally Nourished - Ali Miller
Find Ali on Patreon
Beat the Bloat Program - Coming Soon!
Backup Instagram account: @naturallynourishedrd
What Happens During a Craving?
Neurotransmitter Imbalance
- NeuroHormone Panel
Glutamate Deficiency
- GI Lining Support - can be used under the tongue for instant relief of cravings
Low Dopamine
Low Gaba
- GabaCalm 1-2 as needed for impulse control
The Role of Stress and Sleep in Cravings
- Adaptogen Boost 3-4/day
- Sleep Support 1-2 at bed
Where do Bad Habits Come From?
5 Steps to Create New Habits
Nutrient Deficiencies and Cravings
- Protein
  - Grassfed Whey
- Magnesium
  - Relax and Regulate
- Zinc
  - Thyroid Optimizer
- Essential Fatty Acids
  - EPA DHA Extra
- B Vitamins
  - B Complex
- Micronutrient Panel
How Candida and Dysbiosis Can Drive Cravings
- Beat the Bloat Gut Cleanse
- Beat the Bloat Bundle
How Keto Can Regulate Cravings
- 12 Week Keto Meal Plan
- Food as Medicine Ketosis Program
Favorite Recipes to Curb Cravings

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 281: Estrogen Concerns and updates on Estrogen Dominance! Feb 28, 2022

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We know from last week’s episode that estrogen plays a vital role in bone, breast, vaginal health and more and that too little estrogen can be concerning. But what happens when we have too much estrogen? Tune in to learn about symptoms of excessive estrogen, reasons for estrogen dominance, and our thoughts on the various forms of estrogen replacement therapy.

In this episode, we discuss risks of synthetic estrogen including pills, creams, vaginal rings, patches and more. Learn how to address estrogen dominance in a functional medicine perspective, what testing is needed before going on any form of hormone replacement therapy, and how bioidentical hormones are different. Plus we discuss risks of excessive estrogen and how you can balance out levels with diet, lifestyle, and supplemental support.

Also in this episode:

Episode 280 Why You Need Estrogen
Episode 233 Estrogen Dominance
Drivers of Excessive Estrogen
- Birth Control Concerns
  - Episode 106 Regulating Your Cycle
  - Episode 107 Regulating Your Cycle Part 2
Types of Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Functional Approach to Hormone Replacement
The Difference Between Bioidentical and Synthetic Hormones
Estrogen Dominance Symptoms
Risks of Excessive Estrogen
Lifestyle Support
Consider Removing Dairy
Remove Plastics from the Household
- Bamboo Kids Dining Set
Poop Daily
Maintain Healthy Body Composition and Muscle Mass
- 12 Week Ketosis Program
- 10 Day Real Food Detox
Food As Medicine
- Whole Roasted Cauliflower
- Kale Chips
Supplement Support
Estrogen Dominance Protocol

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Episode 280: Why You Need Estrogen Feb 21, 2022

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We’ve all heard about the dangers of too much estrogen, from estrogen dominance driving PMS and undesirable symptoms to estrogen related cancers. But did you know that having too little estrogen can also be problematic? Tune in to learn about why you NEED estrogen from supporting healthy skin, to fertility, to bone health and beyond.

In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the many roles of estrogen in the body and the ways that estrogen can become deficient well before menopause or perimenopause. Learn about common symptoms of low estrogen including irregular cycles, depression, low sex drive, and frequent UTIs. We also discuss the estrogen and bone loss connection, cardiovascular concerns with both too much and too little estrogen, and so much more! And of course we cover food as medicine to help boost estrogen levels as well as supplements that can support balanced hormones.

Also in this episode:

Women’s Wellness Retreat - 3 Day Pass Now Available!
12 Week Keto Meal Plan
What is Estrogen?
Risk Factors for Low Estrogen
- Episode 149 Getting Your Cycle Back
How Stress Drives Low Estrogen
Symptoms of Low Estrogen
- Breast Changes
- Sleep Issues
  - Sleep Support
- Libido & Mood
- Headaches
- UTIs
- Bone Loss
  - OsteoFactors
  - Vitamin D Balanced Blend
- Vaginal Dryness & Atrophy
Testing Estrogen Levels
- Neurohormone Complete Plus
Food as Medicine for Estrogen Boost
- Flax Seed
- Legumes
  - Eden Beans
- Sesame Seeds
- Kudzu Root
- Maca
- Garlic
- Stone Fruit
- Fennel
- Alfalfa Sprouts
Supplements to Support Estrogen

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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.

Episode 279: Medical Liberty and Unfiltered Truths with guest Chris Masterjohn PhD Feb 14, 2022

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Are you curious about the ongoing work of opposing medical mandates? Want to hear from someone on the inside of what is going on in New York? Curious what the research says about nutrients and COVID? Tune in to hear us interview Chris Masterjohn, PhD in Nutritional Sciences on his recent work standing against mandates in New York, how iron and arginine can help long haulers, the issues with vaccine “studies” and beyond!

In this episode, Ali and Becki interview Chris about anything and everything from his deep dive research into nutrients that prevent and support COVID to how vaccine research is fundamentally flawed. Learn about what he is seeing in New York and how you can get involved in the medical freedom fight!

More about Chris:

Chris earned his PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut. He served as a postdoctoral research associate in the Comparative Biosciences department of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois. He was also an Assistant Professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences at Brooklyn College.

In the fall of 2016, he made the decision to leave academia and pursue entrepreneurship a transition he completed on January 1, 2017. He is currently conducting independent research, consulting, working on information products, collaborating on information and technology products, and producing tons of free content to help people gain better health. He has deep and personal experiences with the power of food, movement, and mindfulness to support health and well being. Chris wants to take what he’s learned and pay it forward. He is constantly learning from his own challenges, failures, and successes, and by scouring the scientific literature, whether uncovering long-forgotten and neglected evidence from yesteryear or following and deciphering the latest findings.

Also in this episode:

Women’s Wellness Retreat - use code 250RETREAT to save $250
Find Ali on Patreon: Patreon.com/alimillerrd
Preventative Measures
- Chris’ Covid Guide
- Episode 276: Omicron and Immune Health Q&A
- Vitamin D Balanced Blend 5,000-10,000 IU for maintenance, up to 100,000 IU if active infection
- Black Seed Oil
- Melatonin 9-10mg
  - Sleep Support
- Quercitin
- Omega 3s
  - EPA-DHA Extra
- CoQ10
  - CoQ10 Complex
- Iron
  - Multidefense with Iron
- Arginine 1.6g 2x/day
- NAC & Glutathione
  - Cellular Antiox
Vaccine Efficacy & Standing Against Mandates
- Strategizing Against Vaccine Mandates with Angela McArdle
Where to Find Chris:
https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/
Support Chris' Work
Anti Mandate Activity
Chris Uncensored
Vitamins & Minerals 101 COMING SOON

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Episode 278: Aging Gracefully Part 2 Feb 07, 2022

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Did you catch last week’s episode on aging gracefully? Ready for more insight on how to slow down the clock for your body and mind? Tune in to part 2 to learn about the impact of hormones on aging, tips for reversing vaginal dryness and combating UTIs, and how fasting and sleep can have a huge impact on your biological age.

In this episode, we dig into the impact of DHEA and pregnenolone on aging and quality of life and how supporting the adrenals can have a huge impact on energy and vitality. Learn our thoughts on hormone replacement therapy, solutions for vaginal dryness, and what to do about recurrent UTIs. Plus we’ll talk botox and fillers, joint health, supporting healthy digestion and more!

Also in this episode:

Women’s Wellness Retreat - use code PODCAST10 for 10% off
The Importance of DHEA as we age
Pregnenolone
- Episode 139 The Pregnenolone Steal
- Episode 157 Cholesterol as Medicine
Hormones and Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Episode 152 Perimenopause and Menopause
- Episode 123 Libido and Getting Your Sexy Back
Vaginal Dryness
UTI Treatment
How our Circadian Clock Impacts Aging
How Intermittent Fasting Can Slow Aging
Addressing Joint Pain
Skin Health
- Thoughts on Botox and Fillers
- Episode 248 Food As Medicine For Your Face
- Further Food Collagen
- Bio-C Plus
- EPA DHA Extra
- Topical Glutathione
Digestive Health
Healthy aging essentials:

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Episode 277: Aging Gracefully Part 1 Jan 31, 2022

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Are you starting to worry about signs of aging? Want to know what you can do to stay young in body and mind? Looking for solutions to support brain health, cognitive clarity, muscle loss and more? Tune in to part one of our two part podcast series on aging gracefully! While we can’t turn back the clock or outrun aging altogether, there are some simple diet and lifestyle tweaks that we can make to slow down the process and extend the number of healthy years!

In this episode, we cover signs of early aging from joint pain to wrinkles to insomnia and make the case for an anti-inflammatory diet, abundant antioxidants, and a low carb lifestyle to feeling your best as the years tick by. Learn what foods can negatively impact your telomeres (the caps on our DNA that dictate aging), how keto can be incredibly supportive of cognitive function and longevity, and how exercise can help slow the clock.

Also in this episode:

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 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 276: Omicron and Immune Health Q&A Jan 24, 2022

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Today’s episode is all about the O. Should we be worried about this variant? Can you catch it if you already had the OG Rona? Anything we need to do differently to treat symptoms and avoid severe illness? With the newest variant still on everyone’s minds, we’ve compiled a bunch of listener questions about the big O. Tune in to hear us share updates on nasal and oral hygiene, testing, supporting your lymphatic system and more.

In this episode, we cover all things on the latest variant and answer your burning questions about support during pregnancy, whether there is a place for ivermectin, how to detox spike protein (either natural or injected) and so much more! Learn about supporting kids through illness, using a nebulizer, and of course priorities of prevention and treatment.

Also in this episode:

12 Week Keto Meal Plan
Women’s Wellness Retreat - use code PODCAST10 for 10% off!
Is Omicron that Different?
Nasal and Oral Hygiene
Mask Updates
- Episode 199 The Importance of Breath
- Blog: Why Masks Don’t Work
Thoughts on Testing
Lymphatic Support
- Detox Packs
Recommendations for Pregnancy
Concerns with the vaxx
- Phenolic compounds disrupt spike-mediated receptor-binding and entry of SARS-CoV-2 pseudo-virions
- Ivermectin Docks to the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Receptor-binding Domain Attached to ACE2
Long Haul Support
Omicron Protocol
- Super Turmeric 4-6/day
- Inflammazyme 6-9/day
- Cellular Antiox 4-6/day
- Vitamin D Balanced Blend 3-4/day
- Bio-C Plus 4-6/day
- Herbal Immune 2-4/day if needed for sore throat or congestion
- 3 Hot Toddies to Relieve Allergy, Cold, and Flu Symptoms | Easy Hot Toddy
Support for Kids

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Episode 275: How I lost 100 pounds! with Lindy Bulsterbaum Jan 17, 2022

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Today’s podcast guest, Lindy Bulsterbaum, lost 100 pounds and regained her health using a ketogenic diet. From her wake up call in 2017 to the first time she set foot in a gym to now waking up before the sun to get her workout in, hear about Lindy’s inspiring journey and how she has truly revolutionized her wellness!

In this episode, we interview Lindy, a teacher, personal trainer and health coach on finding keto and transforming her health, diet mishaps, and how her keto has evolved over time. Hear us discuss finding real food freedom (for real…not the “all foods fit” version) and how her life has changed since losing the excess weight and finding a passion in fitness and wellness. Plus learn about Lindy’s pre and post surgery protocol and her favorite Naturally Nourished Supplements!

More About Lindy:

Lindy is a 43 year-old teacher in San Antonio, Texas. She has 2 children, is the wife of a San Antonio fireman, and has spent the last 4.5 years revolutionizing her health and wellness. She has found a passion for optimal health and loves helping others go from sick & feeling helpless, as she once did, to feeling empowered and feeling great! She has become a certified personal trainer and began a health coaching business (COMPASS Wellness) with two of her dearest friends, Alyssa Rodgers and Terri Barrios. Together, they share their unique experiences and methods to help women of all ages navigate their wellness journeys! As a wife, mother, teacher, and small-business owner, Lindy is passionate about showing others that if she can go from her before to her after, they can too - one choice at a time!

Also in this episode:

12-week Keto Meal Plan pre-sale $36 for 12 weeks
Women’s Wellness Retreat
Lindy’s Weight Loss Journey
Why Keto?
- Episode 273: Are you Over-Restricting Keto?
Thoughts on Food Freedom and All Foods Fit
Exercise Motivation
Surgical Support
Lindy’s Favorite Supplements
- GabaCalm
- Adaptogen Boost
Where to find Lindy:
- @ketoteachermom on Instagram
- Compass Wellness

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Episode 274: H. Pylori and Upper GI Health Jan 10, 2022

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Are you dealing with nausea, heartburn, reflux or upper gut drama? It could be H. Pylori, a very common bacterial infection that affects upwards of 50% of the global population. Though common, left untreated H. Pylori can be serious, driving peptic ulcers as well as progression into stomach cancer. Tune in to hear us cover diagnosis and conventional treatment as well as functional medicine approaches, supplements and food-as-medicine solutions.

In this episode, we break down the symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis of H. Pylori and why you should pay attention to what your gut is telling you! This bacteria is particularly contagious and can affect the entire household as well as be passed back and forth between family members. Learn how you can use natural compounds to prevent and treat infection, from sulforaphane to berberine to oil of oregano and beyond and how to approach gut healing from the root cause.

Also in this episode:

12 Week Keto Meal Plan Presale - just $36!
Women’s Wellness Retreat - watch the trailer here!
What is H. Pylori?
Symptoms of Concern
Risk Factors
H pylori: Treatment for the patient only or the whole family?
Testing for H. Pylori
Comprehensive Stool Test (note, email to request $110 H. Pylori add on after purchase)
Conventional Approach to Treatment
Episode 198: So You’re on an Antibiotic
Functional Approach to Heartburn & Reflux
Digestaid
GI Lining Support
Kuzu Root Starch
Probiotic Challenge
Melatonin Study
- Sleep Support
Beneficial Compounds for H. Pylori
Sulforaphane
- Dietary sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprouts reduce colonization and attenuate gastritis in Helicobacter pylori-infected mice and humans
- Sulforaphane inhibits extracellular, intracellular, and antibiotic-resistant strains of Helicobacter pylori and prevents benzo[a]pyrene-induced stomach tumors
Berberine & Barberry
- Berberine containing quadruple therapy for initial Helicobacter pylori eradication
- In Vitro Anti-Helicobacter pylori Activity of Berberine and Barberry Extracts: A Preliminary Report
Oregano, Thyme & Lemon Balm
- Inhibition of Helicobacter pylori and Associated Urease by Oregano and Cranberry Phytochemical Synergies
- Anti-Helicobacter Pylori Activities of Shoya Powder and Essential Oils of Thymus Vulgaris and Eucalyptus Globulus
- The Effects of Methanolic Extract of Melissa officinalis on Experimental Gastric Ulcers in Rats
Vitamin C
- Effects of high dose vitamin C treatment on Helicobacter pylori infection and total vitamin C concentration in gastric juice
- Vitamin C: A Preventative, Therapeutic Agent Against Helicobacter pylori
Wormwood
- Anti-Helicobacter pylori potential of artemisinin and its derivatives
Turmeric
- Effects of curcumin on Helicobacter pylori infection
Walnut
- Walnut polyphenol extracts inhibit Helicobacter pylori-induced STAT3Tyr705 phosphorylation through activation of PPAR-γ and SOCS1 induction
Green Tea
Honey
Olive Oil
H. Pylori Protocol
- BroccoDetox 2 twice daily
- Berberine Boost at 4/day
- Herbal Immune at 3/day
- GI Clean up 1 at rise, 1 at bed
- Ultimate Detox 2 at rise, 2 at bed (or swap for detox pack)
- Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic 1 at bed
- Weeks 1-2.5 GI reset 2 at breakfast, 2 at midday no food
- When GI Reset is done, At weeks 2.5-6 take additional 4g vitamin C from Bio-C Plus
Ongoing for prevention:
- BroccoDetox 1 twice daily with food (at least 1 year of use)
- Bio-C Plus 1 twice daily with food (at least 6 months of use)
- GI Lining support 1 scoop at bed (at least 6 months use)
- Super Turmeric 1 twice daily with food (Ok to bring down to 1/day post cleanse)
- Digestaid prior to meals to support optimal breakdown of foods and HCl- levels
Additional Support
- Oral Rinse
- Colloidal Sliver Spray
- Xlear Nasal Spray
Household Prevention (for kids)
- MultiAvail Kids
- KidsBioic
- Bio-C Plus in raw honey 2 tsp daily
- Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic (opened)

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