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Episode 233: Estrogen Dominance Mar 29, 2021

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Are you dealing with symptoms of estrogen dominance such as bloating, breast tenderness, irregular cycles or moodiness? Wonder if your hormones are to blame for headaches, anxiety, increased belly fat or even hair loss? Tune in to learn why estrogen dominance is so common, how everyday exposures to things like plastic and perfume can contribute and how you can support optimal hormone balance.

Estrogen dominance is either the excess of estrogen circulating in the body OR the dominance of estrogen due to insufficient countering hormones including progesterone for women and testosterone for men. This hormonal imbalance is especially common when dealing with rapid weight gain or weight loss, hormonal birth control use and exposure to toxins and endocrine disruptors and can impact women at any stage from cycling to menopausal as well as men. Tune in to learn about the symptoms and causes of estrogen dominance and how to reduce exposures in your day to day life. Plus we walk you through our Estrogen Dominance Protocol and detail supplement, lifestyle and food-as-medicine recommendations.

Also in this episode:

New Supplement Additions: COMING SOON!
- Women’s Flora
- CoQ10 Complex
Next Level Keto - Starts April 12th
May Keto Program Starts May 5th
Episode 116: Endocrine Disruptors and Estrogen Overload
Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance
Causes of Estrogen Dominance
Reducing Estrogen Dominance
- Women’s Hormone Bundle
Why You Need a Multivitamin
- MultiAvail Mama: For those trying to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding, dealing with PCOS, endometriosis, loss of cycle (amenorrhea) or recovering from birth control
- Multidefense with iron: For those ages 12+ and having a regular menstrual cycle but not looking to conceive within a year
- Multidefense: For those in menopause or age 50+ with 12 months of absent menstrual cycles, for men
Lifestyle Support for Balancing Estrogen Levels
- Avoid Xenoestrogens & Plastics
- Support Detox
  - 10 Day Detox
  - Branch Basics ALIMILLERRD
- Reduce Phytoestrogens (soy)
- Ensure Bowel Regularity
  - PhytoFiber
- Assess for Dysbiosis
  - Probiotic Challenge
  - Beat the Bloat Cleanse
- Maintain Healthy Body Composition
  - 12 Week Ketosis Program
- Limit Caffeine
Estrogen Dominance Protocol : NEW!
- BroccoDetox 1 capsule twice daily with food
- Reset Restore Renew Detox pack 1 at bed + semi-annual 10 Day Detox
- Phytofiber 1-2 tsp 5x/wk, may mix into coconut yogurt, protein shake, oats, etc.
- Relax and Regulate 1.5 scoops at bed
- B-Complex 1 at rise
- If under high stress or mismanagement of stress add:
Neurohormone Panel - Test your hormones at home!
Food As Medicine for Estrogen Dominance
- Buffalo Cauliflower
- Grassfed Whey Protein
- Dry Farm Wines use code ALIMILLERRD

References:

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Episode 232: Period Drama and Birth Control Updates Mar 22, 2021

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Did you know that your period can be considered a fifth vital sign?! Do you deal with painful periods, amenorrhea or major mood swings during your cycle? Want to know what your period says about your overall health? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss period drama (not the kind in your Netflix series!) and how to deal with cramping, bloating, GI distress, moodiness and beyond!

In this episode, Ali and Becki break down what happens in each phase of the menstrual cycle and discuss common period concerns including heavy cramps, painful cycles, bloating, mood issues and beyond. Learn how tracking your cycle and your symptoms can be key to understanding what is going on in your body and how basal body temperature can serve as both birth control and fertility support. Get our take on IUDs, hormone-free contraceptive gels like Phexxi and new updates on how oral contraceptives can impact your brain health. Plus we dish out supplement and food as medicine recommendations for a drama free cycle!

Also in this Episode:

Episode 106: Birth Control Part 1
Episode 107:Birth Control Part 2
Episode 48: PCOS Part 1
Episode 49: PCOS Part 2
Episode 145: Endometriosis and Infertility
Why Your Period is Your Fifth Vital Sign
Menstrual Cycle 101
What’s Normal, What’s Not?
- Heavy Cramping
- PCOS
  - Berberine Boost
  - Inflammazyme
- Endometriosis
  - Episode 174: The Dysbiosis and Disease Connection
  - Beat the Bloat Cleanse
  - Avoiding Bleached Tampons
  - Why BroccoDetox is Superior to DIM!
  - Reset, Restore, Renew Detox Packs
Concerns with Birth Control Use
- The SIBO Birth Control Connection
  - Digestaid
  - GI Lining
- Loss of Cycle Post Birth Control
  - Episode 149: Getting Your Cycle Back
- How Birth Control Impacts Mood
- Micronutrient Deficiency due to Birth Control
  - B Complex
  - Micronutrient Panel
- Thoughts on IUDs and Spermicides
  - Women’s Flora - COMING SOON!
Food As Medicine Support
References

Sponsors for This Episode:

Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!

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 231: Beat the Bloat Updates and Q&A Mar 15, 2021

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Wish you could pick our brains all day long? You guys asked, we answer in this Q&A episode on all things from dealing with vegetarians who won't eat vegetables to introducing potential allergens to children to thoughts on v@ccination in pregnancy and so much more! Plus get updates on our beat the bloat protocol in time for your spring cleanse!

In this episode, Ali and Becki answer your burning questions about everything from melasma in pregnancy to the controversy on “intuitive fasting” and what’s up with the bean protocol. Learn about Stella's favorite smoothie ingredients, why introducing grains before age two is a no-no and our thoughts on long term water fasts.

Episode 230: Dysbiosis Through Disconnection
Beat the Bloat Ebook Updates - on sale now for $1.99 with code BEATTHEBLOAT
Advanced Gut Health Webinar
Natural Solutions for Melasma
Intuitive Fasting
- Episode 148: Fasting and Time Restricted Eating
Bean Protocol
- PhytoFiber
- Reset, Restore, Renew Detox Packs
Stella’s Favorite Smoothie
- Grassfed Whey Protein
- Native Forest Coconut Milk
Introducing Potential Allergens for Children
- Stella’s First Birthday Cake
Water Fasting
Longhauler Syndrome
V@ccine and Pregnancy
- Study on Placental Morphogensis
- Bio-C Plus
- Cellular Antiox
- Pulse Oximiter
- Vitamin D Balanced Blend
- Immune Protocol
Vegetarians Who Don’t Eat Vegetables
- Episode 124: Being a Taste Adventurer

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Episode 230: Dysbiosis Through Disconnection Mar 08, 2021

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Are you concerned about the long term impact of some of the pandemic “safety” measures? Feeling more disconnected from nature than ever? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss why the microbiome matters, how our current industrialized society may be doing damage and how getting in the dirt can help!

In this episode, Ali and Becki unpack how disconnection and social isolation can actually drive imbalance in the body and harm to our microbiome. Learn how masking and overuse of disinfectants can contribute to sterility and how we are already set up for dysbiosis via our disconnect from the natural world. Plus learn about emerging research in the area of the “Microbioscape” or the interaction between our microbiome and environment and how getting in nature can help you to reconnect on a whole body level!

Also in this episode:

YouTube Videos:
Podcast Episodes:
Why the Microbiome Matters
Why Disconnection Drives Disease
- Safer Cleaning Products: Branch Basics use code ALIMILLERRD
- Wine without Glyphosate: Dry Farms Wine use this link to get a penny bottle!
Masks and the Microbiome
How the Microbiome Influences Gene Expression
The Importance of Nature to our Microbiome
Prebiotics and Short Chain Fatty Acids
Do We Still Need to Take Probiotics?
Beat the Bloat Updates - Get the Ebook for $1.99 with code BEATTHEBLOAT
Beat the Bloat Bundle
Studies Discussed:
- Robinson JM, Jorgensen A. Rekindling old friendships in new landscapes: the environment-microbiome-health axis in the realms of landscape research. People Nat. 2020;2:339-349. doi:1002/pan3.10082
- Dong TS, Gupta A. Influence of early life, diet, and the environment on the microbiome. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019;17(2):231-242. doi:1016/j.cgh.2018.08.067
- Tasnim N, Abulizi N, Pither J, Hart MM, Gibson DL. Linking the gut microbial ecosystem with the environment: does gut health depend on where we live? Front Microbiol. 2017;8:1935. doi:3389/fmicb.2017.01935
- Ruokolainen L, von Hertzen L, Fyhrquist N, et al. Green areas around homes reduce atopic sensitization in children. Allergy. 2015;70(2):196-202. doi:1111/all.12545
- Hanski, I, von Hertzen L, Fyhrquist N, et al. Environmental biodiversity, human microbiota, and allergy are interrelated. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2012;109(21):8334-8339. doi:1073/pnas.1205624109
- Maier J, Jette S. Promoting nature-based activity for people with mental illness through the US “Exercise Is Medicine” initiative. Am J Public Health.2016;106(5):796-799. doi:2105/ajph.2016.303047

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Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!

Episode 229: Real Food For Pregnancy with Lily Nichols Mar 01, 2021

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Are carbs necessary during pregnancy? Is there such a thing as too much salt during pregnancy? What should baby’s first foods be? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Lily Nichols, an incredible wealth of knowledge on all things real food, pregnancy and baby! Learn how the prenatal guidelines should be revised, what nutrients pregnant women need the most of and which foods you actually need to avoid during pregnancy.

In this episode, Ali and Becki interview fellow real food dietitian Lily Nichols and pick her brain on all things Real Food for Pregnancy. Lily is best known for her work on Gestational Diabetes and challenging the current prenatal guidelines. Learn about low carb and pregnancy, whether carbs are a necessary nutrient for growing a healthy baby and why the focus should be on protein and nutrient density instead! Plus we cover liver as a superfood for pregnant mamas as well as a first food for babies, whether to salt baby food and common nutrient deficiencies for mamas and babies.

More about Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE:

Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. You can find her work at LilyNicholsRDN.com and on social media as @lilynicholsrdn.

Download a Chapter of Real Food For Pregnancy and get other free goodies from Lily here!

Also in This Episode:

Episode 21: Ali’s First Trimester
Episode 25: Ali’s Second Trimester
Episode 27: Ali’s Third Trimester
Episode 134: Keto and Pregnancy
Episode 186: Becki’s First Trimester
Episode 196: Becki’s Second Trimester
Episode 213: Becki’s Third Trimester
Lily’s Story
How the Conventional Pregnancy Guidelines are Failing Women
Are Carbs Necessary During Pregnancy?
Essential Nutrients for Pregnancy
- Iodine Requirements
  - MultiAvail Mama has 220mcg Iodine
- Choline (Folate’s Cousin)
  - B Complex has 100mg Choline
- The Risk of B-12 Deficiency During Pregnancy
  - B-12 Boost
- Mama to Be Bundle (MultiAvail Mama, EPA DHA Extra & Restore Baseline Probiotic)
Liver and Vitamin A Toxicity During Pregnancy
- Yonder Way Ancestral Blend
- Liver Pate
Salt During Pregnancy
- Top 5 Myths About Salt
Can I Salt Baby’s First Foods?
- Don't Add Salt to Baby Food: The Surprisingly Weak Evidence for Infant Sodium Requirements
- Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
Advice for Baby’s First Foods
Supplementation for Babies
- Vitamin D Balanced Blend Liquid
- Meeting Baby’s Iron Needs

Sponsors for This Episode:

Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!

Episode 228: Exploring Your Macros and Meal Planning Feb 22, 2021

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Wondering if Ali and Becki stay keto all the time or what their metabolic flexibility looks like these days? Want guidance on beginning to explore carbs again? Curious about our weekly meal planning and how we approach feeding our families? Tune in to learn about mastering your macros and making your metabolic flexibility work for you.

In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss keto macro goals and targets for carbs, protein and fat in a keto approach as well as when it is appropriate to deviate from the perfect keto pie chart. Learn about the benefits of exploring your metabolic flexibility, from supporting the microbiome to regulating hormones. Plus get an idea of how a typical weekly meal plan lays out and some delicious recipe inspiration!

Also in this episode:

YouTube Video: The Bright Side of Keto
Episode 153: Metabolic Flexibility and the New Age of Keto
Sign up for our newsletter
Metabolic Flexibility and Exploring Your Macros
- Episode 220: 3 Things That Will Destroy Your Health
- Blueberry Banana Muffins
Benefits of Exploring Carbs
- Understanding Your Body’s Feedback
- Mitohormesis Study
Meal Planning Inspiration
10 Day Detox Use code PODCAST21 to get the ebook for $1.99
The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook
Ali’s Amazon Store (find our pantry staples here!)

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 AliRD for $30 off your monthly subscription plan at nutrisense.io.

Episode 227: Food As Medicine for Seasonal Allergies Feb 15, 2021

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Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? Want to know how to deal with allergy symptoms naturally? Curious about the stress connection to worsened seasonal allergies? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss why seasonal allergies happen, who is most susceptible and what you can do to reduce symptoms and heal from the root cause!

In this episode, Ali and Becki take a deep dive on seasonal allergies, from the influence of stress to what allergies can tell us about the state of your gut. Learn about foods to avoid during allergy flares as well as those to include to help reduce symptoms and reactivity. Hear our take on conventional allergy medications, allergy testing and allergy shots. Plus get supplement recommendations to not only mitigate symptoms but help your body become resilient to seasonal allergies!

Also in this episode:

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Naturally Nourished YouTube Channel
Episode 185: Histamine Intolerance with Dr. Becky Campbell
Episode 68: Supporting Your Immune System
Episode 199: The Importance of Breath
Why Seasonal Allergies Occur
Symptoms of Seasonal Allergies
Who is Most Susceptible to Seasonal Allergies
The Influence of Stress on Allergies
The Gut Connection to Seasonal Allergies
Foods that Influence Allergies
- Dry Farm Wine use code ALIMILLERRD for a Penny Bottle!
Side Effects of Conventional Allergy Medications
Thoughts on Allergy Testing & Allergy Shots
Supplement Strategy
Food As Medicine for Allergy Support
References
- Patterson AM, Yildiz VO, Klatt MD, Malarkey WB. Perceived stress predicts allergy flares. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2014 Apr;112(4):317-21.
- Roschek B Jr, Fink RC, McMichael M, Alberte RS. Nettle extract (Urtica dioica) affects key receptors and enzymes associated with allergic rhinitis. Phytother Res. 2009 Jul;23(7):920-6.

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Episode 226: Boosting Libido and Aphrodisiac Updates Feb 08, 2021

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Are you looking for solutions to low libido or trying to get your groove back? Wondering if aphrodisiac foods are legit? Want to know what’s on our Valentine’s Day menu? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the health benefits of sex, why stress is not sexy and how you can improve your sex life using food-as-medicine!

In this episode, Ali and Becki will make you blush in this fun episode as they detail reasons for low libido including excessive stress, hormone imbalance and nutrient deficiency. Learn why foods can be classified as aphrodisiacs and which ones really work to enhance hormone function, blood flow and get your sexy back! Plus hear our Valentine’s Day menu inspiration and get a Brady Miller exclusive Valentine’s Day Playlist (only in the show notes and for newsletter subscribers!)

Also in this Episode:

- Episode 71: Aphrodisiac Foods
- Episode 123: Libido and Getting your Sexy back with Dr. Anna Cabecca
- Episode 175: Let’s talk about Sex with Susan Bratton
- Sign up for our newsletter!
- Youtube: Aphrodisiac Foods and Maca Avocado Chocolate Mousse
- Health Benefits of Sex
- Stress Reduction
- Hormone Balance
  - Boosting Testosterone
    - Vitamin D Study
    - Vitamin D Balanced Blend
  - Progesterone Deficiency
    - Relax and Regulate
  - Bowel Regularity
    - PhytoFiber
- Nutrient Deficiency
  - Arginine
    - Benefits of Arginine for ED
  - Zinc as an Aromatase Inhibitor
- What Makes A Food An Aphrodisiac?
- Valentine’s Day Menu
- Lifestyle Tips for Getting In the Mood
  - Questions to Ask Your Partner

How much kissing do you like?

How often would you like to have sex?

Do you like me to initiate sex?

What gestures, touch, foreplay feel good?

Off limits? Open to explore?

What can we do to keep the sexual energy alive?

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Episode 225: Breastfeeding Updates Feb 01, 2021

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Are you a new or expecting mama planning to breastfeed? Want the nitty gritty on establishing the breastfeeding relationship and what to REALLY expect in the first few weeks? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the benefits of breastfeeding for both baby and mama, why breastmilk truly is nature’s perfect food and how to deal with common concerns like nipple pain and supply issues.

In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the breastfeeding journey with new updates from Becki’s current experience with Noah. From nipple pain and engorgement to the impact of stress and undereating on supply, this episode provides real time solutions for natural minded mamas. Plus learn about foods and supplements to support milk production and create super milk!

Also in this Episode:

Benefits of Breastfeeding
Unique Nutritional Properties of Breastmilk
- Episode 73: CBD with Guest Stephen Cherniske
Golden Hour and Starting the Breastfeeding Relationship
Dealing with Tongue Tie
- Dr. Steven Lin
- KellyMom.com
Help for Sore Nipples
The Influence of Stress on Milk Supply
- Relax and Regulate
Food as Medicine for Breastfeeding
Supplements to Support Breastfeeding

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Episode 224: Medical Freedom and Choice with TFVC Jan 25, 2021

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Concerned about current issues in medical freedom and choice with the c0vid v@xxine coming down the pipeline? Want to know how you can get involved in the medical autonomy movement? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Jackie Schlegal and Rebecca Hardy of Texans for V@xxine Choice about their important work protecting and advancing informed consent, medical privacy and choice.

In this episode, Ali and Becki interview Jackie and Rebecca about their activism through Texans for V@xxine Choice. Jackie and Rebecca have dedicated their lives to protecting medical liberties and turned a group of passionate mamas into a true movement to support parents in making informed choices for their children. Learn about current legislation in the area of v@xxines and what is at stake in Texas and nationwide and get insight into how you can get involved on a community level.

About Texans for v@xxine Choice:

As a speech-language pathologist, Rebecca has encountered many children with profound v@xxine injuries. These experiences created a passion for protecting others from these kinds of negative health outcomes, which she has turned into activism. Rebecca currently serves as its Director of State Policy for Texans for V@xxine Choice. Whether it’s meeting with legislators, drafting legislative strategy, or block-walking for candidates, Rebecca is dedicated to protecting medical liberties and informed consent for all Texans.

In 2015, when legislators were led astray and filed oppressive bills that would take away parental rights and v@xxine choice, Jackie Schlegel stepped up to the plate, said: "not on my watch,” and threw her hat into the political arena. In just four short years, she took a group of passionate moms and turned it into the epitome of grassroots activism, setting an unprecedented standard for the nation and even drawing worldwide attention.

That fledgling group of 20 is now a political action committee and educational foundation, with over 30,000 social media followers as well as 12,000+ official members who proudly align themselves with Texans for v@xxine Choice. Thanks to Jackie's endless energy and passion, this group is organized with local branches, core members, and team leaders impacting their schools, their communities, and their legislators. Her unshakable dedication inspires all members to have a laser focus on their mission of protecting and advancing informed consent, medical privacy, and v@xxine choice.

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