The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

Erin sits down with Sara Curry, co-owner of Blaze Yoga & Pilates in Portsmouth, NH, to unpack sources of back pain, problems with the current models for pain treatment and why she finds Sara to be a true role model. Yoga and community are at the core of everything Sara does.In this episode:-What to do if you have back pain-Why bed rest is the worst thing you can do for back pain-What's wrong with the current model of pain treatment-How to decrease fibromyalgia pain-Yoga and medical miracles-Dispelling myths about Bikram yoga-What does being direct have to do with mindfulness-Seeking comfort in discipline-Yoga and obesity-Yoga and inclusiveness-How to healSara’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y15SX-dQUMBikram Yoga Portsmouth (now called Blaze Yoga & Fitness) https://www.blazenh.comWork with The Funk'tional Nutritionist https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/servicesWork with Kyle: https://www.rootdownnutrition.com/Find Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Find Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootdownnutrition/

In this episode:-The Cost of Healthy Eating-How We Prioritize Food Shopping-Which Foods to Cut to Save Money-Where to Shop-Budgeting Tips-Inexpensive Sources of NutritionFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/18-healthy-eating-budget

In this episode:-Do calories matter?-Calories in vs. calories out-The lesson Erin had to learn to recover from disordered eating-Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)-Metabolism and metabolic damage-Calories and hormones-4 most important things to do for weight loss-How to determine your calorie needs-Set point theory FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/17-weight-loss-calories

Interview with Dr. Cristin ZaimesIn this episode:-What the heck is the pelvic floor and why you should care about it-Root causes of constipation-What’s wrong with the idea of “core engagement”-Why you probably DON’T need to do kegels-What is the “core” and how can you find it-Sexual trauma, cultural programming and physical ailments-How does your story affect your physical body and why it’s such a necessary part of your care plan-What does pain have to do with the brain-The current model of health care and why it needs to CHANGE-Barriers to integrated healthcare and how we can overcome them-Neuroscience proves that one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work-What does nutrition have to do with pain and physical therapy-Gut, inflammation and pain-Our thoughts on exercise, cortisol and calorie burn-The best way to find your optimal weight FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/16-pain-brain-healthcare-system

Discover the fascinating world of detoxification and its pivotal role in your body. Learn how gut health influences detox processes and find out if you need to support your body's detox capabilities. Unearth the dangers of rapid weight loss and its impact on detoxing. Explore the origins of toxins and practical strategies to reduce your toxic load, including healthier kitchen choices. Plus, delve into the often-overlooked emotional detox, emphasizing mental well-being as part of holistic health.

In this episode:-Isagenix, 21 Day Fix, Shakeology-Do these products warrant their price tags?-What does “nutritional cleansing” mean?-Ingredients to watch out for-Different protein powders to try-Where does your nutrition and health information come from?-Intermittent fasting: what is it and is it right for everyone?FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/14-isagenix-shakeology-cleansing-fasting

In this episode:-Raising chickens for meat-Labels: Pastured, Non GMO, USDA inspected, Halaal certified-Top 3 questions to ask your local farmer!-Difference between free range and pastured?-What is air chilling and why does it matter?-How does bleach get into some chicken?-Meal prep for a busy family-Vernons’ top 3 kitchen hacks for a family of 5-Raising kids on a farm-Convenience vs. CommunityFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/13-vernon-family-farm

The owner of Blue Ridge Hemp, Will Oseroff, talks about topical CBD, and why he created a company based on CBD infused natural care products.In this episode:-How fibromyalgia sparked this small business-CBD vs. THC in the cannabis plant-Will you get “high” using CBD?-CBD effects on chronic pain-Can CBD replace opioids in managing chronic pain?-Side effects of opioids-Dosing for pain, restful sleep, injury, yoga soreness-How does bioavailability differ with topical use vs. ingesting vs. inhaling?-What’s the difference between CBD oil and hemp oil?-CBD from domestic sources vs. China-What are terpenes and what are their effects?-Will’s all-time favorite product FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/12-cbd-blue-ridge-hemp

In this episode:-Nutrition in organ meats-Is liver a toxic food?-How - and why - to eat liver-Lunchbox makeovers-Healthy sandwich swaps-How to plan and pack lunches FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/11-lunchbox-makeover-organ-meats

Interview with Megan GarciaIn this episode:-Baby nutrition-Introducing allergens and dairy-Acid reflux and colic in babies-Effects of taking antibiotics-Probiotics (and prebiotics) for babies-Advice for picky eaters-Raising children on a real food diet-How to encourage a healthy relationship with food and body FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/10-feeding-babies-children-megan-garcia