Are you considering carnivore or wondering what all the hype is about? Want to know our thoughts on a meat only approach? Curious about the benefits as well as potential drawbacks? Join us as we burst the carnivore bubble and discuss 5 reasons why long term carnivore is not our jam!

In this episode, we weigh out the benefits as well as the reasons that all meat all the time is not ideal. While carnivore may be an appropriate short term solution in cases of autoimmune flare up or severe gut dysbiosis, we argue that this approach is not sustainable for the long haul. Learn about this plus 4 more reasons you won’t see us joining the carnivore camp in this episode!

Also in this episode:

• Benefits of Carnivore
  • Naturally Nourished Episode 195 Flatten the Fear and Cracking the Carnivore Code

Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.

Are you or a family member dealing with Lyme Disease? Want to know what can be done on a functional level to address Lyme, coinfections and symptoms of concern? Tune in to hear us take a functional medicine approach to Lyme including testing, tips for prevention, treatment approaches and more! 

In this episode, we dig into Lyme Disease including prevalence, common symptoms, why it often goes misdiagnosed and so much more. Learn why supporting the terrain of your body and a robust immune system is key in defending against Lyme and other pathogens. Plus learn about nutrients and botanicals that have been studied in Lyme and our approach to natural treatment. 

Also in this episode: 

• What is Lyme?

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.

Do workouts leave you feeling sore or burned out? Want to know how to enhance recovery while getting great results? Tune in to hear us cover how to enhance your exercise recovery, considerations for pre and post workout, and why you should never skip the cool down! 

In this episode we will cover diet, supplement, and lifestyle support to ensure you're getting your best bang for your buck in your workout. Learn what to eat pre and post workout, how to supplement for best results, and how to minimize soreness and prevent injury and burnout. 

Also in this episode: 

• Supplements to Help with Workout Recovery

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! 

Does calcium cause kidney stones? Is Keto bad for bone health? Can you get enough calcium on a plant based diet?Is drinking coffee or tea bad for your bones? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more in this episode all about bone health and calcium myths! 

It is believed that 1 in 3 women will experience an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime leading to a long and painful recovery process and debilitating medical bills. In this episode we share our top food as medicine and supplement strategies for supporting bone health, preventing and managing osteoporosis, and more. 

Also in this episode: 

• Episode 122 Building Strong Bones and Supporting Your Structure

The interaction between dietary fructose and magnesium adversely affects macromineral homeostasis in men

Prospective association between added sugars and frailty in older adults

12 Week Keto Meal Plan

• Estrogen and bone loss

Neurohormone Lab

• Exercise and osteoporosis

Exercise for preventing and treating osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

• Whey Protein promotes bone health

Milk basic protein: a novel protective function of milk against osteoporosis

• Vitamin D & K

Vitamin D Balanced Blend

Vitamin D Blood Spot Test

• Calcium

OsteoFactors

• Magnesium 

Relax and Regulate

Magnesium and Osteoporosis: Current State of Knowledge and Future Research Directions

• Collagen

Pure Collagen

• Calcium Myths

Long-term effects of a very-low-carbohydrate weight-loss diet and an isocaloric low-fat diet on bone health in obese adults

Annals of Internal Medicine: Weight and metabolic outcomes after 2 years on a low-carbohydrate versus low-fat diet

The Journal of Pediatrics: Efficacy and safety of a high protein, low carbohydrate diet for weight loss in severely obese adolescents

• Can you get enough calcium on a plant based diet?

Oxalate: effect on calcium absorbability

• Is drinking coffee or tea bad for your bones? 

Coffee consumption and risk of fractures: a meta-analysis 

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.

Are Your Habits Toxic?! Want to know our thoughts on vaping, chocolate, and wearable devices? What about eyelash extensions and gel nails? Tune in to hear us cover these common trends and habits that might be doing you more harm than good. 

Not trying to burst anyone’s bubble, but in this episode we’ll be covering the dirty truth about 5 potentially toxic habits. We’ll discuss cost-benefit, risks, and whether you need to completely stop or whether there are things to mitigate. We’ll also share our favorite less toxic alternatives as well as supplement and lifestyle measures you can use to safeguard against the ill effects of these habits! 

Also in this episode: 

• Wellness in Wimberley One Day Pass Available

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 NATURALLYNOURISHED to save at fondbonebroth.com. 

What is a food forest and why would you want to start one? Are lawns a total waste of space? How can you take steps toward ensuring your family’s food security? Tune in to hear us interview Jim Gale of Food Forest Abundance, a company whose mission is to build a free, healthy, and abundant society for generations to come. 

In this episode, we discuss how to grow your own food, profit from produce, and create an abundant food ecosystem for generations to come! Jim shares why he would like to see food forests growing in every community and in every yard around the world and how we can make this vision a reality. 

Also in this episode: 

• Wellness in Wimberley

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! 

You’ve heard us talk about doing a nutritionally supported detox, but what exactly does that mean? How can you love on your liver a little extra? How does moving your lymph support detox and drainage? Tune in to hear us discuss 5 Detox Fundamentals and how can you use targeted food and nutrients to support the biochemical processes of the body. 

We are big proponents of supporting metabolic health with upregulating your detox pathways. In today’s episode we cover why you need to detox, the biochemical process of detoxification and 5 key fundamentals to ensure you are getting clinical outcomes. Just like the word KETO there are many right and wrong ways to do a nutritional detox so in this episode we are going to be breaking down why you should consider a 10-day detox as a quarterly approach, what nutritional detoxification is, and how to support detox with targeted nutrient focus. 

Also in this episode:

• Live Detox Starts Wednesday 5/3 - Sign Up Now!

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 NATURALLYNOURISHED to save at fondbonebroth.com. 

Is that pricey probiotic you buy every month really worth it? Do probiotics work? How do we select a good probiotic? Tune in to hear the answers to all this and more on this deep dive episode all about probiotics! We’ll demystify some of the brands you are wasting your money on, plus we’ll run you through our checklist of what to look for and what to avoid when selecting a probiotic! 

In this episode, we cover some of the common drugstore brands of probiotics and you will be shocked to hear what is in them! We cover how to read a probiotic label (yes, they can be tricky!) to make sure you are getting your bang for your buck, plus we give you the scoop on the newly popular soil-based probiotics!

Also in this episode: 

• Wellness in Wimberley 5/20 & 5/21 - Registration closes 5/12!

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.

Want to hear all about Ali’s new home? Curious about her garden and how she’s managing pests naturally? Want to know what the heck a wifi kill switch is and whether you should have one? Tune in to hear all this and more in this fun and light episode! 

In this episode, we cover Ali’s move into her new home, including her intentional choices when it comes to flooring, EMF protection, food security and more. We also answer your burning questions about supplement safety in breastfeeding, medical freedom, why Ali is back on instagram and so much more! Plus things get a little spicy talking about oxalates and antinutrients and whether you need to worry about them…and we answer which is worse--gluten or seed oils! 

Also in this episode:

• Wellness in Wimberley - Join us May 20th-21st!

Are you stuck in a food rut? Struggling with meal planning? Need inspiration to hit your food-as-medicine goals while feeding your family? Tune in to hear us discuss how to keep your food-as-medicine interesting.

In this episode, we discuss how to mix up your meal planning while supporting your wellness goals. Get mouthwatering inspiration to make your weeknight hustle a snap along with ideas for more elaborate weekend meals to bring everyone together over food! 

Also in this episode:

• Wellness in Wimberley May 20th-21st

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!