Have you heard of Akkermansia? Want to know what this important bacteria does in your body? Curious about the best foods to feed Akkermansia and whether you should supplement with it? Tune in to hear us answer all this and more about this buzzworthy gut bacteria strain! 

Akkermansia is being called a bacteria strain of longevity and weight loss. Having really hit the research and functional medicine world in 2005 or so, this gut bacteria strain has taken the world by storm and now we are seeing hundreds of research studies published per year since 2018, the wellness industry is catching up too. In this episode we are going to dig deep into this gut bacteria strain, what it does in the body, how you can measure it, and how to get it to colonize to optimize health in your microbiome.

Also in this episode: 

• Live Keto Reset Program Starts 8/21

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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.

Is losing the will to eat akin to losing the will to live? What happens when we totally lose our appetite and outsource our willpower to GLP-1 agonists? It's no surprise that we are not fans of semaglutide medications and feel that redefining your relationship with food is a far superior strategy for sustained weight loss. Tune in to hear us explore the idea that these drugs literally take away one’s will to live by driving anorexia and starvation. 

In this episode, we discuss the mechanisms of GLP-1 agonists and how they cause loss of appetite. We discuss alternatives such as a high protein, polyphenol rich diet and a food as medicine keto approach which can naturally stimulate GLP-1. Learn about how the microbiome affects GLP-1, how you can use berberine to augment weight loss, and how including foods like green tea, curcumin and fresh herbs can aid in appetite regulation. 

Also in this episode:

• Free Keto Webinar 7/29 at 12pm CST - Register Here

Master your Metabolism in just 12 weeks! I use a food-as-medicine approach to mastering your metabolism serving to regulate appetite but not turn it off completely! In my 12-week food-as-medicine keto program you will learn how to use body fat as fuel while maintaining optimal muscle mass and improving both digestive and metabolic health. Program starts 8/21, grab your spot here. 

We’ve shared how your thoughts can impact your health via the placebo and even the nocebo effect, but this episode takes things to the next level. We interview guest Dr. Josh Axe as he shares his recent health struggle and unpacks the top mental barriers holding people back from realizing their potential. Tune in to hear us talk about how to find your purpose and live fully. 

Dr. Axe shares his perspective on biblical medicine, functional medicine and traditional chinese medicine. In this episode you will examine barriers to your success and find conviction in your behaviors. Get ready to redefine how you look at your life and what measures your success. A more meaningful life is within your reach, and it starts in one place: your mind.

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We’d love to have you participate in our 12-week food-as-medicine ketosis class, the LIVE classes start 8/21/24 at 12pm CST learn more and register here: 

https://alimillerrd.com/products/live-food-as-medicine-ketosis-program

The Anti-Anxiety Diet: https://alimillerrd.com/products/the-anti-anxiety-diet

Bundle of The Anti-Anxiety Diet + Cookbook: https://alimillerrd.com/products/the-anti-anxiety-diet-book-bundle

Links from our guest Dr. Josh Axe:

Dr. Axe’s website

Link to all of Dr. Axe’s books

Are you concerned about oxalates in the diet? Avoiding them but not sure if you need to? Wondering if you are sensitive to oxalates? Tune in to hear us unpack oxalates, from where they are found to common health concerns to how to offset intake and more. 

In this episode we are answering a question we get ALL the time…are oxalates going to kill me?! We’ve covered this in a number of podcasts as a single question but in this episode we’re going to lay it all out--covering what oxalates are, how to know if you are sensitive to oxalates, and what the research actually says about whether kale can kill you.

Also in this episode:

• • Free Keto Webinar 7/29 - Register Here

• Oxalate: effect on calcium absorbability

• What are symptoms to look for for oxalate sensitivity? 

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According to extensive research by the Environmental Working Group, virtually every home in America has harmful contaminants in its tap water. That’s why you’ve got to check out AquaTru. AquaTru purifiers use a 4-stage reverse osmosis purification process, and their countertop purifiers work with NO installation or plumbing. It removes 15x more contaminants than ordinary pitcher filters and are specifically designed to combat chemicals like PFAS in your water supply. Naturally Nourished Podcast listeners can use code ALIMILLERRD at AquaTru.com to save 20% off. 

We are celebrating 400 episodes of the Naturally Nourished podcast with a special reflection on how we got here, what has shifted in the past 10+ years, highs and lows, 

game changing interventions, shifts in protocols, and so much more! 

In this episode, we get a little nostalgic as well as talk about the history of Naturally Nourished, big influences in how we practice, priorities in wellness and how we’ve adapted these, and exciting things to come as we continue to grow and expand looking to serve not just thousands, but hundreds of thousands of people! 

Also in this episode: 

• Episode 100: Five Ways to Solve Your Keto Slump

Sponsor: 

This episode is sponsored by Naturally Nourished Supplements providing: Purity, Potency, and Efficacy at a value you can’t beat! My goal with Naturally Nourished supplements is to provide you with products that will enhance and reclaim the quality of life for you and your loved ones! 

We will always price formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors. On top of this we offer subscription discounts at an additional 10% off, bundled discounts at an additional 12% off, and seasonal promotions to ensure quality formulas are accessible.

www.alimillerRD.com

Are you on hormonal birth control and looking for alternative options? Have a teen who you want to talk to about birth control? Want to naturally balance your hormones without birth control? Tune in to hear us unpack the complicated history of birth control, potential side effects and risks, as well as natural ways to support your body’s rhythm. 

From hormonal birth control pills to injections to rings and IUDs, all birth control comes with risks and side effects. In this episode, we weigh out the cost-benefit and discuss how we’ll be addressing this topic with our own daughters when the time comes. Plus we talk about common hormonal symptoms from acne to mood swings to period pain and how to address them naturally.

Also in this episode: 

• • Episode 106 Regulating Your Cycle 
    • Episode 107: Regulating Your Cycle and Natural Birth Control

• Episode 149 Getting Your Cycle Back

• Birth Control Options
  • Women’s Flora Probiotic

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This episode is sponsored by Air Doctor.  The indoor air that we breathe can be up to 100 times MORE polluted than outdoor air, according to the EPA. Indoor air pollutants can cause respiratory symptoms like sneezing, congestion, scratchy throat, and even more serious health problems like lung and heart disease. Introducing AirDoctor, the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. This includes allergens, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and even bacteria and viruses.AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping!Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code ALIMILLERRD and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value!

Every year it seems like wellness trends get weirder and weirder and it is hard to sift through what is legitimate and what is snake oil. Tune in to hear us answer recent questions about Methylene Blue, TMAO, Shilajit and Hydrogen Water. 

If you’re wondering about recent health trends like methylene blue and shilajit, listen to this episode to hear us discuss these and whether you need to get on the bandwagon. We delve into current research, pros and cons, and considerations of who should not try these. Plus we discuss TMAO and whether you need to be worried about animal protein raising this market and we get into whether hydrogen water is the next big thing. 

Also in this episode: 

• • Methylene Blue
    • Berberine Boost

• Probiotic Challenge Protocol

• • 10 Day Real Food Detox

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 at checkout.

If you had FOMO because you missed the What Good Shall I Do Conference out at ROAM Ranch, this episode is for you! Tune in to hear us share our experiences at this regenerative agriculture conference, our biggest a-ha moments, and ultimately the mission of What Good Shall I Do inquiring how to make the world a better place!

In this episode, we highlight our favorite speakers, moments and memories from this year’s conference. Learn about starting a chicken revolution, how soil health is human health, and how we can incorporate low toxin living into our own homes. 

Also in this episode: 

• Beat the Heat - use code BEATTHEHEAT24

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.

Did you know that a 5 oz serving of french fries contains the same amount of carcinogens you would get from smoking 20-25 cigarettes? Join us as we interview Dr. Cate Shanahan about her new book DARK CALORIES: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health and How We Get It Back. 

In DARK CALORIES, Cornell-trained biochemist-turned-family physician Cate Shanahan explains how a group of eight little-known oils cause the cellular damage that underlies virtually all chronic disease, exposes the corruption that deceives doctors and consumers into eating them, and gives us a clear roadmap to recovery and rejuvenation. We dig into the health implications including how vegetable oils cause mitochondrial toxicity and obesity, cancer, and more. We explore the nuances of the omega 3 vs omega 6 ratio, whether sunflower oil is a better choice, and how to navigate dining out! 

About Dr. Cate Shanahan: 

Cate Shanahan, MD is a Cornell-trained physician-scientist whose works have inspired entire movements involving bone broth, live-culture ferments, and seed oil-free business empires. Together with NBA legend Gary Vitti, she created the LA Lakers PRO Nutrition program, which has been emulated by elite championship teams around the world. She has dedicated her career to exposing the truth about a decades old campaign of health misinformation and opening the door to an honest conversation about how anyone can reclaim their health. She runs a health-education website, DrCate.com, a telehealth practice, and lives with her family on a peaceful lake in Florida.

NY Times Bestselling Author of Deep Nutrition and The FATBURN Fix

@DrCateShanahan

Also in this episode: 

• Beat the Heat is on June 1-15th! Use code BEATTHEHEAT24

This episode is sponsored by: 

According to extensive research by the Environmental Working Group, virtually every home in America has harmful contaminants in its tap water. That’s why you’ve got to check out AquaTru. AquaTru purifiers use a 4-stage reverse osmosis purification process, and their countertop purifiers work with NO installation or plumbing. It removes 15x more contaminants than ordinary pitcher filters and are specifically designed to combat chemicals like PFAS in your water supply. Naturally Nourished Podcast listeners can use code ALIMILLERRD at AquaTru.com to save 20% off.

Confused on how to test your hormones or what type of test is most accurate? Want to know the difference between blood, salivary and urine hormone testing?  In this episode we are talking about estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and beyond, digging into what each hormone does and how to best assess your status. We discuss HRT (hormone replacement therapy) and its wins as well as where there can be wrong turns and clients can get thrown off balance. 

Your hormones play such a role in quality of life including mood, metabolism, libido, fertility, bone health, metabolic health and so much more…it is essential for wellness to ensure you know your hormone status and understand how to get back into optimal range. Tune in to learn more and get a special code to save on our top hormone labs with pricing that includes a customized email review from Becki or Ali with feedback and suggestions. 

Also in this episode:

• • Beat the Heat Campaign - starts June 1st

• Use code HORMONES50 for $50 off the Dutch or Labrix Panels! 

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