Do you or someone you know struggle with depression? Has the pandemic been rough on your mental health? Want to know what foods and supplements can help combat low mood? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the multifactorial causes of depression and how immune dysfunction and mood disturbance can often overlap. 
 
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the 6R approach from The Anti-Anxiety Diet and how these principles can apply beyond anxiety to depression and other mood disorders. Learn about the pathogen-host theory of depression, why the gut truly is the second brain of the body and how you can use food as medicine to support mood. Plus get supplement, lab, and lifestyle recommendations.
 
Also in this episode: 
Food As Medicine Ketosis Program - New Spots Just Opened, Join Today!
The Anti-Anxiety Diet 
The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook
GAPS Diet - Natasha McBride
Impact of Pandemic & Lockdowns on Depression
The Pathogen-Host Theory of Depression
The Depression Immune Connection
Supplement Support for DepressionHow to Do a Probiotic Challenge
Anti-Inflammatory Bundle: Super Turmeric, EPA-DHA Extra, Cellular Antiox
Digestive Essentials: Baseline probiotic, Digestaid, GI Lining Support
Adrenal Rebound Bundle: Bio-C Plus, Adrenal Support, Adaptogen Boost

Micronutrients and MoodZinc
IronMultidefense with Iron

Vitamin DVitamin D Balanced Blend

Vitamin CBio-C Plus

The Protein Neurotransmitter ConnectionGrassfed Whey


The Adrenal Depression ConnectionAdrenal Rehab Program

Lifestyle Support Dr. Deb Kern 

Labs for DepressionNeurohormone Lab
Micronutrient Panel

 
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 222: Depression and the Immune Connection

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What are microplastics and where are they found? How dangerous are they to human health? How can we reduce exposure and impact? Tune in to hear us discuss how we eat, drink and breathe microplastics, how they can affect human health, and what we can do to offset the effects! 
 
Microplastics are literally everywhere and we are only seeing more being produced daily. Beyond avoiding exposure, a high phytocompound diet is the best way to protect the body from the impact on an immunological, endocrine, inflammatory, and oxidative stress response while protecting cells and even DNA. Learn about specific foods and supplements that can support detox of microplastics and ways to reduce your exposure in your own household.  
 
Also in this episode: 
Beat the Bloat Live Program - LAST CALL to join! 
Episode 385 Reducing Exposure and Impact of Glyphosate
What are Microplastics? 
Types of Microplastics
Human Ingestion of MicroplasticsChart: How We Eat, Drink and Breathe Microplastics
The relationship between microplastics in eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) and surrounding environmental compartments in Long Island Sound - ScienceDirect
Episode 293 How to Get More Fish in the Diet
Episode 292 All About Water: Reverse Osmosis …
Plastic particles in bottled water | National Institutes of Health (NIH).

How Microplastics Impact Human HealthMicroplastics Linked to Increased Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke, Study Finds
Discovery and quantification of plastic particle pollution in human blood - ScienceDirect

How to Address MicroplasticsEpisode 244 Infrared Sauna
Sunlighten Sauna use code ALIMILLERRD 

Fasting & Keto
Detox SupportReset Restore Renew Detox Packs
10 Day Real Food Detox
FOND Bone Broth
Naturally Nourished Tea

Boiling WaterDrinking Boiled Tap Water Reduces Human Intake of Nanoplastics and Microplastics | Environmental Science & Technology Letters

Avoiding Endocrine DisruptorsToups & Co
Grace Holistic Skin

FAM to Offset MicroplasticsThe influence of polyphenols on metabolic disorders caused by compounds released from plastics - Review - ScienceDirect
Super Turmeric
LycopeneProtective efficacy of dietary natural antioxidants on microplastic particles-induced histopathological lesions in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

Quercetin & HesperidinBio-C Plus

Cruciferous veggies
Leafy Greens
Citrus
Garlic
Ginger & Turmeric
Green TeaFlower Power Green Tea

Probiotics Women's Flora Probiotic 
Restore Baseline Probiotic

Cellular Antiox
BroccoDetox

 
This episode is sponsored by:
Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.

Episode 391: Microplastics

Bloating is so common that it is often accepted as the norm, but we’re here to tell you it is NOT normal to feel bloated, distended, and uncomfortably full all the time. Bloating can indicate a deeper root cause of microbiome imbalance, food sensitivities, digestive enzyme inadequacy and more. In this episode, we unpack some of the drivers of bloat as well as tried and true solutions, plus we’ll talk through a typical day of eating on a gut cleanse. 
 
In this episode, we discuss 5 ways to beat the bloat, including of course our Beat the Bloat Gut Cleanse. You still have time to join us if you’re listening live (and if not, there’s always the archive option!). Learn about the function of digestive enzymes and whether replacing them will cause your body to produce less on its own, how probiotics in and of themselves can reduce bloating, and how to discern whether food sensitivities might be causing your bloat. 
 
Also in this episode: 
Beat the Bloat Live Starts April 10th (in 2 days!)
Causes of Bloating
Lack of Digestive Enzyme ProductionDigestaid
Apple Cider Vinegar Shooter
4-7-8 Breath
GabaCalm
Calm and Clear

Food SensitivityMRT Test
GI Lining Support
GI Immune Builder

Magnesium Deficiency and ConstipationRelax and Regulate
Mag Citrate
Episode 105 Perfecting Your Poop
Perfecting Your Poop and Dangers of Miralax
Super Greens Cube

Gut Sterility & the Role of ProbioticsRestore Baseline Study
Probiotic Challenge
Beat the Bloat Gut Cleanse - New & Improved Bundle!

Adjusting Beat the Bloat for a Child GI Reset
NanoSilver
GI Cleanup
Ultimate Detox

Diet Protocol for Beat the BloatBeat the Bloat Ebook - use code BTB5OFF for $5 off 
Lemon Turmeric Shooter
Keto Green Smoothie
40 Clove of Garlic Soup
Raw Walnut Fudge
Bacteria Battling Chimichurri
You Glow Girl Tea

 
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!

Episode 390: 5 Ways to Beat the Bloat

Do you have a parasite? Are all parasites bad and does everyone need to do a parasite cleanse? In this episode we talk all about parasites! We cover what they are, symptoms of infection, how to treat them…and quite frankly how many people in the wellness space are going overboard with the topic! 
 
In this episode, we cover how common parasitic infections are, types of parasites, and symptoms of infection. We discuss testing for parasites, how some can actually benefit the human body, and our favorite research backed natural compounds to treat a parasitic infection. Plus we discuss our thoughts on coffee enemas, colonics, and how many cleanses are too harsh or go on for too long and can wreak havoc on the microbiome!
 
Also in this episode: 
Beat the Bloat Live Class Starts April 10th - Grab Your Spot for Just $99
Trust Your Gut Women’s Wellness Event in Buda April 24th
What Are Parasites?
How Does Infection Happen?Episode 347 Functional Approaches to Lyme Disease

How Common Are Parasites? The global war against intestinal parasites—should we use a holistic approach?

Types of Parasites
Symptoms of Parasite InfectionNaturally Nourished Episode 131 Candida and SIBO Deep Dive

Testing for ParasitesComprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis 3 Day + Parasitology

Commensal and Beneficial Parasites5 reasons you might actually want to be infected by a parasite

Compounds to Combat ParasitesBeat the Bloat Bundle

ArtemisiaArtemisia absinthium L.—Importance in the History of Medicine, the Latest Advances in Phytochemistry and Therapeutical, Cosmetological and Culinary Uses - PMC

Black Walnut - GI Reset
NanoSilver
Oregano Oil - Herbal ImmuneInhibition of enteric parasites by emulsified oil of oregano in vivo

Food as MedicineBacteria Battling Chimichurri
Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Thoughts on Colonics and Coffee Enemas
Preventing Future InfectionsGI Immune Builder
Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic 
Beat the Bloat Ebook - $5 off with code BTB5OFF

 
This episode is sponsored by:
This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com and while you are there be sure to check out The Hunt Membership to gain access to exclusive cuts, cash back and more!

Episode 389: Are Parasites Wreaking Havoc on Your Gut Health?

Are you using almond butter, almond milk, or almond flour as a household staple? We don’t want to burst your bubble, but in this episode we discuss concerns with glyphosate and almonds as over 85% of almonds are treated with this chemical. Go down the rabbit hole with us as we discuss glyphosate, oxalates, the environmental impact of almonds, and so much more. 
 
In today’s episode we will cover our honest take on almonds and how we plan to make shifts in our households as well as covering concepts of oxalates and anti-nutrients, if blanching matters and some potentially better alternatives. 
 
Also in this episode: 
LIVE Beat the Bloat Program - Starts 4/10 
Trust Your Gut @ Meridian Buda 4/24
Episode 385 Reducing Exposure and Impact of Glyphosate
Naturally Nourished Episode 240 Is Your Wine More Toxic Than You Think
Almonds and GlyphosateThe Detox Project
GMO Free USA
MALK *note: upon our review, MALK is now fully organic
Jovial
FOND Bone Broth use code ALIMILLERRD

What About Oxalates?OsteoFactors
Vitamin D Balanced Blend
Naturally Nourished Episode 345 Bone Health & Calcium Myths

Environmental Impact
Swap OutsSiete Cassava Tortillas
Heirloom Corn Masa
Organic Blanched Almond Flour
Simple Mills Seed Crackers
Lark Ellen Farm Sprouted Trail Mix
Organic Almond Butter

Naturally Nourished Episode 350 What the BLEEP is Going on in Our Food System
 
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Dry Farm Wines. Dry Farm Wines is the only lab tested, all natural  health quantified wine merchant in the world that bio-hacks wine; quantifying organic and natural farming practices, as well as low intervention natural winemaking practices. Dry Farm Wines curates all natural pure real  wines from all over the world, working with small family farms that are committed to producing pure natural wines. Dry Farm Wines is also proud to be the largest natural wine merchant in the world, supporting small family organic farms all over the world. Get a bottle for a penny with your first order using this link: dryfarmwines.com/alimillerRD

Episode 388 Almond Deep Dive!

Why are humans mismatched for our current environment and what can we do about it? How can we re-wild our kids? You’ve heard us talk about our favorite products from Wild Foods for years now, so we figured why not have Colin on the podcast to talk about how he got started with this company, what he’s learned along the way, and share his obsession with longevity, real food, and so much more. 
 
In this episode, we go deep with Colin Skuckert on everything from entrepreneurship to favorite supplements in his current stack to red light therapy and beyond. We talk red light therapy, fulvic minerals, animal-based nutrition and even jive on Bitcoin!
 
Also in this episode: 
Beat the Bloat LIVE Program Starts April 10th
Colin’s Story
How Wild Foods Came to BeSmart Passive Income Podcast

Favorite Products Cocotropic
Wild Gut
Magnesium Complex
Fulvic Minerals
Use code ALIMILLERRD for all products at wildfoods.co

Zach Bush
Mismatch Theory
Hacks and Habits
Raising Wild Kids
Red Light Therapy
Bitcoin
Where to Find ColinWildfoods.co
@colinskuckert
betterhuman.co

 
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!

Episode 222: Depression and the Immune Connection

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