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Are you new to keto and dealing with keto flu symptoms? Transitioning back to keto but want to avoid fatigue or headaches? Want to know why some get keto flu while others transition with ease? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki review common symptoms of keto flu and discuss how electrolyte and insulin fluctuations play a role. Learn about favorite tricks to ease the transition and how to fine tune your keto for best outcomes.    Keto Flu can be an unpleasant transitional phase when first getting into ketosis and can also be experienced by keto veterans if electrolytes are off or in the case of certain nutrient deficiencies. In this episode, Ali and Becki talk about common keto flu symptoms, why some are more susceptible than others, and ways to cope with food-as-medicine to combat muscle cramps, headaches, fatigue and beyond. They also answer your burning listener questions on keto and adrenal fatigue, OMAD, testing ketones and what to do if just not getting that keto high!   Also in this episode: Food-As-Medicine Ketosis Program Kicks Off 5/5! What Is Keto Flu? Who Suffers Worse Keto FluAdrenal Support Redmond Real Salt use code ALIMILLERRD Breastfeeding and Keto FluRaw Walnut Fudge Preventing Keto FluHydrationWater Infusions Wild Foods Tea use code ALIMILLERRD Electrolyte BalanceRedmond Real Salt Minis Turmeric Lemonade Fond Bone Broth use code ALIMILLERRD Relax and Regulate Ketone ProductionBoost and Burn Listener QuestionsWhat to look for in an electrolyte supplement?LyteBalance LyteShow What do I do if I’m just not hungry on Keto? How important is it to count macros?  Do I need to intermittent fast for weight loss? How can I tell if I’m in ketosis?KetoMojo Ketone Blood Meter Nutrisense.io Continuous Glucose Monitor use code ALIMILLERRD Is OMAD okay or do I need to eat more often? Why do I not feel “Ketophoria” like others in ketosis?Test DHEA-s in blood or salivary DHEA in Labrix Neurohormone Panel How to support adrenal fatigue on keto?Adrenal Rebound Bundle   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.  

Are you feeling bogged down with your keto diet or concerned you are consuming too much saturated fat? Want to lighten things up and add more plant compounds? Tune in to learn how a food-as-medicine ketosis approach can be heart healthy, supportive of detoxification, autoimmune conditions and so much more as well as health supporting properties of key mediterranean keto foods.    In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss a mediterranean approach to keto as a lighter, brighter way to stay low carb! This can be appropriate for those not losing weight on keto, those with known genetic SNPs that impact saturated fat intake or even just seasonally to shake up your intake. Learn about the benefits of mediterranean keto and eight of our favorite medi keto foods as well as mouth watering food inspiration!    Also in this episode:  Food-As-Medicine Ketosis Program starts May 5th!  What is Mediterranean Keto? Avoiding PUFAs on KetoYouTube: Response to Jillian Michaels Who Needs to Be Mindful of Saturated FatNavigating APOE4 on Keto Supplements to Support a Mediterranean Keto ApproachEPA DHA Extra Multidefense BroccoDetox CoQ10 Complex 8 Mediterranean Keto Foods We Love!Garlic40 Cloves of Garlic Soup Bacteria Battling Chimichurri SeafoodNotes on Sourcing SeafoodMonterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Vital Choice seafood Wild Pacific Tuna 5% off Wild Halibut 5% off Nori Salmon Roll Up Video Mediterranean Tuna Salad Nori Wrapped Salmon - in Naturally Nourished ebook Crispy Fish Tacos - in The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook Flax Dr. in the Kitchen Flax Crackers Green Paradise Smoothie Lactation Cookies Olives & Extra Virgin Olive OilOlive Tapenade My go to olive oil My favorite olive oil BerriesBerry Zesty Boost Bites SpinachSpinach Artichoke Dip TomatoesNourishing Tomato Basil Soup Rao’s Tomato Sauce Broccoli & Cruciferous VeggiesSimple Roasted Broccoli - in The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook BroccoDetox Broccoli Cheddar Soup Broccoli Gratin   Sponsors for this episode: This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted. Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order and check out our newest addition, CoQ10 Complex!    This episode is also 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!   

Think you’re living clean and avoiding toxins? This episode may make you think again as we dive into hidden sources of toxicity and the toxins that may be lurking in your home! From sanitizers and disinfectants to disposable masks to water and even everyone’s beloved Topo Chico, learn how you may be getting exposed to toxins in your day to day life and what to do to avoid them.    In this episode, Ali and Becki dig into detox pathways and how to body removes toxins as well as nutrients that support phase 1 and phase 2 detoxification. Learn about new dangers of hand sanitizers, disinfectant exposure and the increased toxic burden of pandemic “safety” measures. Plus we answer listener questions from supporting lymphatic drainage to detoxing while breastfeeding to whether wine really has to go during a detox. Also in this episode:  Episode 163: Supporting Detox with Real Food Episode 84: The Importance of Detox on Keto Free Detox Webinar 10 Day Detox Ebook - use code PODCASTDETOX to get it for $1.99 Why You Need a Detox Even When You Have a Liver and Kidneys5 Detox Myths - Watch on YouTube Supporting Lymphatic DrainageSunlighten Sauna use code ALIMILLERRD for $200 off Why Hand Sanitizer and Disinfectants Do More Harm Than Good!Safer Disinfectants Blog Branch Basics use code ALIMILLERRD Why You Need to Take Your Shoes Off at the DoorEpisode 230: Dysbiosis Through Disconnection Toxicity of Disposable Masks Why You Need to Stop Drinking Topo ChicoFood Babe’s Article on Sparkling Water How to Clean Your Cast Iron & Non-Toxic Cookware What’s Really in Your Tap WaterRadiant Life Filters Mountain Valley Spring Water Why Do a 10 Day DetoxReset, Restore, Renew 10 Day Detox Reset, Restore, Renew Detox Packs Marin County Kombucha Detox Supporting Foods and SupplementsBroccoDetox Detox and Defend Bundle How Soon Can I Do Another Detox? Can I Have Wine on My Detox?Dry Farm Wines Rose Promo Can I Detox While Breastfeeding? 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.   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.  

Does your energy need an overhaul? Are you looking to gain focus, be more productive and live longer? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Shawn Wells, fellow dietitian and leading nutritional biochemist and expert on health optimization about his new book, the ENERGY Formula. Learn about his 6 foundational pillars to cultivate a more caring, compassionate, connected, unified and purpose-filled life.   In this episode, Ali and Becki dig into Shawn’s new book and his acronym, ENERGY which stands for experiment, nutrition, exercise, routine, growth and your tribe.  Learn about Shawn’s experiments in bio-individuality and what biohacks he has found most useful, the importance of a solid daily routine and how he applies the Japanese concept of Ikigai or finding “a reason for being”. Plus hear his take on nutrition pitfalls, keto ingredients to avoid and the top up and coming supplements from his perspective as a master formulator and ingredientologist!    Also in this episode:  Next 12 Week Food-as-Medicine Ketosis Program kicks off May 5th! Shawn’s Story and how The ENERGY Formula was born Biohacking and N=1 Experiments The Importance of Routine Allostatic Load and Your Stress BucketSunlighten Sauna Shawn’s Take on Exercise Ikigai - Reason for BeingRecommended Reading from Shawn:Start with Your Why Building A Storybrand The Obstacle is the Way Keto Pitfalls and What to Avoid Favorite CompoundsBerberineNaturally Nourished Berberine Boost CoQ10Naturally Nourished CoQ10 Complex Quercetin Naturally Nourished Bio-C Plus Where to find ShawnInstagram YouTube Facebook The Energy Formula Book:Book Home Page Book Bonuses More about Shawn Wells: Shawn Wells MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is the world’s leading nutritional biochemist and expert on Health Optimization.   He has formulated over 500 supplements, food, beverages, and cosmeceuticals and patented 10 novel ingredients and is now known as the Ingredientologist - the scientist of ingredients. Formerly a Chief Clinical Dietitian with over a decade of clinical experience, he has counseled thousands of people on innovative health solutions such as keto, paleo, fasting, and supplements. He has also personally overcome various health issues including Epstein-Barr Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and a pituitary tumor.   As a world-renowned thought-leader on mitochondrial health, he has been paid to speak on five different continents. His insights have been prominently featured in documentaries, nationally syndicated radio programs and regularly on morning television. His expertise can help any health-conscious individual to better manage stress and experience higher performance and more energy through utilizing his practical research-backed solutions.   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!   

Ever wonder how you can best support your body if needing surgery? Want to know what should be in your hospital bag should you or your loved one need a surgical procedure? Tune in to learn how to support your body pre and post surgery, from speeding wound healing to reducing risk of infection to detoxing after anesthesia.    While surgery may not be avoidable, some of the pain, discomfort and unpleasant side effects such as constipation can be. In this episode, Ali and Becki provide a deep dive into how you can best prepare your body for any surgical procedure and how you can best support recovery. Learn about support for specific types of procedures from dental surgery to colonoscopies to joint replacements and beyond.    Also in This Episode:  Next Keto Program Starts May 5th - Sign up now!  10 Day Detox use code DETOX2021for 20% off 4/8-4/10 Pre and Post Op Protocol - COMING SOON Ali’s Natural C-Section Pre-Op ProtocolAnti-Inflammatory BundleSuper Turmeric EPA DHA Extra Cellular Antiox Inflammazyme Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic if going on antibiotics, separate 4-6 hours Supplements to Hold Pre-Op Bowel Prep for ColonoscopyRedmond Real Salt use code ALIMILLERRD Fond Bone Broth use code ALIMILLERRD Further Food Gelatin use code ALIMILLERRD Lyte Balance Electrolyte Liquid GI Lining 1 scoop at rise, 1 scoop at bed Targeted Strength Probiotic 1 at rise, 1 at bed Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic 1 at rise, 1 at bed Dealing with Pre-Surgery AnxietyGabaCalm  Social CBD use code ALIMILLERRD What to Pack in Your Hospital BagGrassfed Whey Blueberry Banana Muffins Fond Bone Broth use code ALIMILLERRD Further Food Gelatin use code ALIMILLERRD Supporting Your Body Through AnesthesiaB Complex B-12 Boost Cellular Antiox Reset, Restore, Renew Detox Packs Multidefense MTHFR and Anesthesia Wound HealingThe Importance of ProteinGrassfed Whey Protein 2g/kg protein GlutamineGI Lining Arginine Vitamin CBio-C Plus Dealing with Post-Surgical ConstipationDigestaid Relax and Regulate Support for Dental ProceduresHerbal Immune Berberine Boost Periobrite Mouthwash OsteoFactors Explant Surgery Candida Cleanse Ali’s Wound Care KitHydrogen Peroxide Neosporin Iodine Vitamin D Balanced Blend Bio-C Plus   Sponsors for this episode: 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.  

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 DominanceWomen’s Hormone BundleB Complex Relax and Regulate BroccoDetox Why You Need a MultivitaminMultiAvail 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 LevelsAvoid Xenoestrogens & PlasticsCheck out my favorite glass and stainless steel containers on Amazon BeautyCounter Ilia Beauty Support Detox10 Day Detox Branch Basics ALIMILLERRD Reduce Phytoestrogens (soy) Ensure Bowel RegularityPhytoFiber Assess for DysbiosisProbiotic Challenge Beat the Bloat Cleanse Maintain Healthy Body Composition12 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:Adaptogen Boost 2-4/day Calm and Clear 4-6/day GABACalm 1-2 chews as needed Neurohormone Panel - Test your hormones at home!  Food As Medicine for Estrogen DominanceBuffalo Cauliflower Grassfed Whey Protein Dry Farm Wines use code ALIMILLERRD References: Reduced formation of depurinating estrogen–DNA adducts by sulforaphane or KEAP1 disruption in human mammary epithelial MCF-10A cells Sulforaphane Bioavailability from Glucoraphanin-Rich Broccoli: Control by Active Endogenous Myrosinase  Ovulation induction with myo-inositol alone and in combination with clomiphene citrate in polycystic ovarian syndrome patients with insulin resistance.  Flavonoid inhibition of aromatase enzyme activity in human preadipocytes Anti-aromatase effect of resveratrol and melatonin on hormonal positive breast cancer cells co-cultured with breast adipose fibroblasts Lignans and flavonoids inhibit aromatase enzyme in human preadipocytes Effect of Myoinositol and Antioxidants on Sperm Quality in Men with Metabolic Syndrome   Sponsors for This Episode: This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.  Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!    This episode is also 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! 

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 Relax and Regulate Super Turmeric  EPA DHA Extra MultiAvail Mama Multidefense with Iron Herbal Immune Foria CBD Suppositories 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 Maca Cacao Avocado Mousse Maca Walnut Caramels FOND Bone Broth 10 Day Detox  References United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2019). Contraceptive Use by Method 2019: Data Booklet (ST/ESA/SER.A/435)  Toffoletto S, Lanzenberger R, Gingnell M, Sundström-Poromaa I, Comasco E. Emotional and cognitive functional imaging of estrogen and progesterone effects in the female human brain: a systematic review. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2014;50:28-52.  Klaiber EL, Broverman DM, VogelW, Peterson LG, Snyder MB. Individual differences in changes in mood and platelet monoamine oxidase (MAO) activity during hormonal replacement therapy in menopausal women. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 1996;21(7):575-592.  Wiréhn AB, Foldemo A, Josefsson A, Lindberg M. Use of hormonal contraceptives in relation to antidepressant therapy: a nationwide population-based study. Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 2010;15(1):41-47.  Hertel, J., Koing, J., Homuth, G. et al. Evidence for Stress-like Alterations in the HPA-Axis in Women Taking Oral Contraceptives. Sci Rep 7, 14111 (2017). https:// doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-13927-7   Sponsors for This Episode: This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.  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.  

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 MelasmaMicronutrient Panel Cellular Antiox 10 Day Detox BroccoDetox Neurohormone Complete Plus Panel Auro Gold GSH Glutathione Spray Juice Beauty Peel Intuitive FastingEpisode 148: Fasting and Time Restricted Eating Bean ProtocolPhytoFiber Reset, Restore, Renew Detox Packs Stella’s Favorite SmoothieGrassfed Whey Protein Native Forest Coconut Milk Introducing Potential Allergens for ChildrenStella’s First Birthday Cake Water Fasting Longhauler SyndromeReset, Restore, Renew Detox Packs 1-2/day Inflammazyme 3-6/day Super Turmeric 2-4/day EPA DHA Extra 2-4/day Episode 219: DIVOC Updates V@ccine and PregnancyStudy on Placental Morphogensis Bio-C Plus Cellular Antiox Pulse Oximiter Vitamin D Balanced Blend Immune Protocol Vegetarians Who Don’t Eat VegetablesEpisode 124: Being a Taste Adventurer   Sponsors for this episode: This episode is also 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!   

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:All About Probiotics Signs of Dysbiosis & How to Do a Probiotic Challenge Beat the Bloat Gut Cleanse 5 Ways to Cope with a Gut Cleanse Podcast Episodes:Episode 22: Candida Albicans Episode 60: Dysbiosis and the Microbiome Episode 87: The Gut Brain Axis Episode 131 Candida and SIBO Deep Dive Episode 174: The Dysbiosis Disease Connection Episode 198: So You're On An Antibiotic Episode 210: Herxheimer Reactions and Coping with a Cleanse Why the Microbiome Matters Why Disconnection Drives DiseaseSafer 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?Probiotic Challenge Restore Baseline Probiotic  Targeted Strength Probiotic 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   Sponsors for This Episode: This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.  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.  

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 PregnancyIodine RequirementsMultiAvail Mama has 220mcg Iodine Choline (Folate’s Cousin)B Complex has 100mg Choline The Risk of B-12 Deficiency During PregnancyB-12 Boost Mama to Be Bundle (MultiAvail Mama, EPA DHA Extra & Restore Baseline Probiotic) Liver and Vitamin A Toxicity During PregnancyYonder Way Ancestral Blend Liver Pate Salt During PregnancyTop 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 BabiesVitamin D Balanced Blend Liquid Meeting Baby’s Iron Needs   Sponsors for This Episode: This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.  Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!    This episode is also 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!