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Wonder what to do if you have to take an antibiotic? Curious about the efficacy of probiotics and if they are all they're cracked up to be? Want to know more about antibiotic resistance and managing infections naturally? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss concerns with widespread antibiotic use and overuse, what to do if you must take one and how you can support your family’s wellness so that antibiotics become a last resort rather than first line of defense!    There has been a lot of recent buzz about whether probiotics are actually effective in mainstream media leading many to question whether the formulas they have been taking for years are actually doing anything. There is actually a myriad of scientific literature that supports the efficacy of probiotics for everything from digestive concerns to mood to immune health and beyond! In this episode we unpack current research on the benefits of probiotics and discuss why strain and potency matters when it comes to choosing a quality probiotic. We dig in to the scary side effects of antibiotics and discuss strategies to mitigate antibiotic use as well as how you can avoid needing them in the first place. Plus hear our concerns with the recent push toward sterilization and sanitization in the context of the pandemic and how you can minimize exposure and support your body’s detox processes!   Also In This Episode: Episode 60: Dysbiosis and the Microbiome Episode 68: Supporting Your Immune System Naturally Episode 87: The Gut Brain Axis Episode 131: Candida and SIBO Deep Dive Episode 174: The Dysbiosis Disease Connection and Ali’s Cleanse Do Probiotics Actually Do Anything? Benefits of Probiotics & Studies Referenced in this Episode:DigestionProbiotic Bacteria Lactobacillus Acidophilus NCFM and Bifidobacterium Lactis Bi-07 Versus Placebo for the Symptoms of Bloating in Patients With Functional Bowel Disorders: A Double-Blind Study Mood Clinical and metabolic response to probiotic administration in patients with major depressive disorder: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial HormonesProbiotic Bifidobacterium lactis V9 Regulates the Secretion of Sex Hormones in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients through the Gut-Brain Axis The Intestinal Microbiome and Estrogen Receptor-Positive Female Breast Cancer Immune HealthProbiotic Effects on Cold and Influenza-Like Symptom Incidence and Duration in Children Metabolism A Review on Role of Microbiome in Obesity and Antiobesity Properties of Probiotic Supplements Why are Antibiotics Problematic?Antibiotic Resistance Side Effects of Antibiotics Allergies and Asthma in Children Managing Ear InfectionsGarlic Mullein Drops XClear Nasal Spray Blog: Supporting Your Immune System Naturally What if I Have to Take An Antibiotic?Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic Bacteria Rebuild Bundle Probiotic Challenge Beat the Bloat Cleanse Choosing the Right Probiotic For You Natural Antimicrobial CompoundsHerbal Immune Berberine Boost 40 Cloves of Garlic Soup Colloidal Silver Spray Cellular Antiox Master Tonic Concerns with Pandemic Precautions Driving SterilityAli’s Blog: Safer Disinfectants for Schools & Work Branch Basics for home/office, use code ALIMILLERRD for savings Bona Cleaner for Schools (on EPA list of approved disinfectants) Supporting Detox When Exposed to DisinfectantsCellular Antiox Bio-C Plus Adrenal Rehab Shake Recipe Grassfed Whey Protein   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!    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 asked, we answer in this grab bag Q&A episode covering everything from hair loss in men to probiotics for kids to our thoughts on the sourdough trend! Tune in for a ripping episode jam-packed with practical solutions for you and your family!    In this episode, Ali and Becki tackle your burning questions. You’ll hear our take on everything from supporting healthy testosterone to constipation in pregnancy to getting off blood pressure medication. Plus hear tips and tricks for staying safe with summer fun and supporting your body with chlorine exposure. As always, this episode is infused with food-as-medicine recommendations, supplement strategy and tons of practical tips for nourishing your family and thriving in your body!    Also In This Episode: Prior Q&A EpisodesEpisode 170: All Things Keto Q&A Episode 172: All Things Hormones Q&A Episode 176: Q&A Grab Bag Male Hair LossThyroid Panel Thyroid Optimizer NeuroHormone Complete (for men) Micronutrient Panel Multidefense (with iron if Ferritin is less than 70) Adaptogen Boost B Complex Supporting Healthy Testosterone Levels10 Day Detox Vitamin D Balanced Blend Stress Manager Bundle Getting off Blood Pressure MedicationCardiometabolic Panel Relax and Regulate GabaCalm EPA DHA Extra Episode 143: Functional Approaches to Blood Pressure Hibiscus Tea Study Should Children Be Gluten Free? What’s the Deal with Sourdough? How to Deal with Gallstones?Digestaid Phytofiber Probiotics for Kids?Kids-Biotic Restore Baseline Probiotic Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic (for athlete’s foot, eczema, yeast overgrowth) Choosing the Right Probiotic for You Chart Sleep Needs for ChildrenEpisode 194: Stellas 4th Birthday Relax and Regulate Supporting Your System with Chlorine ExposureBeautyCounter Sunscreen Bio-C Plus Vitamin D Balanced Blend Cellular Antiox Neurobiologix Topical Glutathione Taurine Is Vitamin D Supplementation Necessary for Infants?Vitamin D Balanced Blend Liquid Thoughts on a Plant Based Diet?Episode 193: Polyphenols and the Power of Produce Episode 43: Transitioning from Vegan Episode 195: Flatten the Fear and Cracking the Carnivore Code Episode 51: What the Hell? Episode 165: Vegan Diet a Win For Processed Food Industry?  Episode 127: In Defense of Vegetables Where to Start for a Teen with Prediabetes and Depression?Study: Probiotics and Mood Targeted Strength Probiotic  Can I use Magnesium Citrate for Constipation in Pregnancy?Designs for Health Mag Citrate Powder (200-400mg as needed) Relax & Regulate   Love the Naturally Nourished Podcast? Help us spread the Food-As-Medicine message by leaving a 5 star review on iTunes or wherever you tune in!   Sponsors for this episode:  This episode is sponsored by Do Fasting, an intermittent fasting app that includes all the necessary tools for successful weight loss. Do Fasting guides clients through a fasting challenge, logs calories, weight and water intake and offers meal prep tips and online workouts. Use coupon code ALIMILLERRD at checkout to receive 50% off DoFasting 6 month plan + 6 months free of charge at dofasting.com.   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.

If you tuned in for Becki’s first trimester, you’ll definitely want to hear the updates in this second trimester wrap up episode! Whether you are currently pregnant, trying to conceive or just curious about the changes that happen to your body during pregnancy, you won’t want to miss this jam-packed episode. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss weight gain in pregnancy, reasons for choosing natural childbirth, and opting out of the oral glucose tolerance test.    In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss second trimester shifts, nutrients of focus and what is really happening in your body during this time. You’ll learn where all that pregnancy weight gain actually goes, what is happening with baby during your second trimester and how you can support increasing growth demands for you and babe. Plus, Becki reveals the gender of Baby Yoo and we discuss advocacy for mamas giving birth during the pandemic!    Also in this Episode: Episode 21: Ali’s First Trimester Episode 25: Ali’s Second Trimester Episode 27: Ali’s Third Trimester  Episode 134: Supplements and Keto During Pregnancy Episode 186: Becki’s First Trimester Episode 55: Breastfeeding Episode 46: Postpartum Nutrition Second Trimester Body ChangesWeight Gain in PregnancyWhere Does All the Weight Go During Pregnancy? (Graphic from Mama Natural) What’s Going on With Baby During Second TrimesterSupporting Growth DemandsFurther Food Collagen OsteoFactors Calcium 20 Week Anatomy Ultrasound & Gender Reveal! Reasons for Choosing Natural BirthHiring a Doula Ali’s Natural C-Section Opting out of the Oral Glucose Tolerance TestAviva Romm Resource on OGTT Keto Mojo Meter Lowering Blood Sugar During PregnancyChromium InositolThe Effect of Myoinositol Supplementation on Insulin Resistance in Patients With Gestational Diabetes Relax and Regulate Zinc MultiAvail Mama COVID-19 Considerations & ResourcesEvidence Based Birth Covid 19 ResourcesRefusal of Separation & Informed Consent Documents Aviva Romm - I Deserve Birth Support Group Birth Monopoly COVID-19 Resources & Hospital Policy Tracker Dealing with Anxiety During PregnancyCBD GabaCalm Heartburn and RefluxDigestaid ConstipationMagnesium Citrate (Designs for Health) Coconut Oil Prune Puree   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! 

In light of the current pandemic, so much of the current narrative is focused on fear, increasing case counts and the ambiguous calls to flatten the curve by means of lockdown, social distancing and universal mask wearing. In this episode, we break down the importance of metabolic health in the context of the pandemic and do a deep dive on fact vs. fear with guest Dr. Paul Saladino. We also discuss considerations of an all meat diet and his newly revised book, The Carnivore Code.    In this episode, we interview Dr. Saladino on his perspective on why we need to flatten the fear and use this pandemic as an opportunity to correct the underlying metabolic issues that make us vulnerable to the virus. This isn’t the first, nor will it be the last, viral threat to humans and looking to deepen our understanding of how the immune system functions, how nutrients like Vitamin D and glutathione can support whole body health, and how insulin resistance is the real pandemic is being dangerously overlooked. Tune in to hear us discuss herd immunity, shortcomings of a vaccine and how we can tap into nature to create resilience. Plus hear all about Dr. Paul’s book, The Carnivore Code, where he debunks common misconceptions of a meat-based diet and shares his perspective on why plants might not be supportive of whole body health.   Also in this Episode:  Episode 127: In Defense of Vegetables Episode 193: Polyphenols and the Power of Produce Why Metabolic Disease is the Real Pandemic The Importance of Vitamin DVitamin D Balanced Blend How Glutathione Supports COVID-19 OutcomesCellular Antiox Study: Endogenous Deficiency of Glutathione as the Most Likely Cause of Serious Manifestations and Death in COVID-19 Patients Considerations of a Carnivore DietThe Carnivore Code Carnivoremd.com   More About Dr. Paul Saladino: Dr. Saladino is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable. In addition to his personal podcast, Fundamental Health, he can be found featured on numerous podcasts including The Minimalists,  The Model Health Show, Bulletproof Radio,  The Dr. Gundry Podcast, The Ben Greenfield Podcast, Dr. Mercola, Health Theory, Mark Bell’s Power Project, and many others. He has also appeared on The Doctors TV show and will release his first book in 2020 titled, “The Carnivore Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to our Ancestral Diet.”   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.  

Want to know what miss Stella did for her 4th birthday this year? Curious about nutrition recommendations for 3-4 year olds? Want to know what was on the menu for Stella’s Paleo Princess Tea Party? Tune in to hear Ali reflect on Stella’s transition from age three to four, using mantra with your kids and navigating big feelings, and of course share some 4 year old approved recipe inspiration!    In this episode, Ali and Becki unpack Stella’s development and using mantra to navigate book tour, a new school environment, and the “bad season” this past year. Ali shares what is in Stella’s lunchbox, ideas for nut free school lunches and why prioritizing protein, probiotics and fat have kept Stella grounded and resilient this year. Plus learn what was on the menu for Stella’s 4th birthday party and get answers to some of your burning kids nutrition questions!     Also in This Episode:  Episode 88: Stella’s 2nd Birthday Episode 142: Stella’s 3rd Birthday Mama Mantras & Reflections on Age 3 Priorities for Kids LunchesSchool Lunches Blog Stella’s Lunchbox Paleo Tea Party MenuChocolate Cupcake Recipe - Paleo Patisserie Chocolate Buttercream Icing Princess Pink Lemonade Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip Grain Free Cutout Cookies Listener Q&ATop Supplements for KidsKids Essentials BundleMultiAvail Kids KidsBiotic Grassfed Whey Protein Vitamin D Balanced Blend Liquid Relax and Regulate GabaCalm  PhytoFiber Using Keto for Kids Iron Deficiency in KidsCast Iron Skillet   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.  

Have you heard the words polyphenols and antioxidants tossed around but not really sure what they mean? Curious about intolerance of plants and how you can correct this from the root cause? Want to know more about how polyphenols support gut health, detoxification and more? Tune in to hear us highlight the power of produce and how you can pack polyphenol rich foods into your diet to optimize  your intake and reduce oxidative stress!   Polyphenols have demonstrated anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties in human health. In this episode, we highlight the benefits of plants and reasons we find them essential in an optimal diet for whole body health. Learn why organic and sustainable farming increases polyphenol production in plants and what foods have the best bang for their buck (hint: chocolate, wine and coffee make the list!)   Also in This Episode:  Episode 127: In Defense of Vegetables What are Polyphenols? Benefits of Polyphenols What Creates Oxidative Stress? How Plant Compounds Influence Gut Health Beat the Bloat Cleanse How Polyphenols Support Detox Use code DETOXNOW to get the 10 Day Detox Ebook for $1.99 Use code DETOXNOW50 to get the 10 Day Detox Class for 50% off Use code DETOXNOW20 to get 20% off Detox Packs How Organic and Sustainable Farming Increases Polyphenols Abundance Goals for Optimizing Your Intake 2-3 cups of leafy greens (spinach is high) Citrus peel Tea 4-5x/wk Berries Wine Dry Farm Wines What to do if You Don’t Tolerate Plants Digestaid GI Lining Support The Time and Place for Carnivore Research References in this Episode Cardona, F., Andres-Lacueva, C., Tulipani, S., Tinahones FJ., Queipo-Ortuno, MI., (2013). Benefits of polyphenols on gut microbiota and implications in human health. J Nutr Biochem, Aug;24(8):1415-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnutbio.2013.05.001   Marín, L., Miguélez, E. M., Villar, C. J., & Lombó, F. (2015). Bioavailability of dietary polyphenols and gut microbiota metabolism: antimicrobial properties. BioMed research international, 2015, 905215. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/90521   Ozdal, T., Sela, D. A., Xiao, J., Boyacioglu, D., Chen, F., & Capanoglu, E. (2016). The Reciprocal Interactions between Polyphenols and Gut Microbiota and Effects on Bioaccessibility. Nutrients, 8(2), 78. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu8020078   Pandey KB, Rizvi SI. Plant polyphenols as dietary antioxidants in human health and disease. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2009;2(5):270‐278. doi:10.4161/oxim.2.5.9498   Hodges RE, Minich DM. Modulation of Metabolic Detoxification Pathways Using Foods and Food-Derived Components: A Scientific Review with Clinical Application. J Nutr Metab. 2015;2015:760689. doi:10.1155/2015/760689   Faller, Ana Luisa & Fialho, Eliane. (2010). Polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity in organic and conventional plant foods. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis - J FOOD COMPOS ANAL. 23. 561-568. 10.1016/j.jfca.2010.01.003   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 192: Keeping Our Kids Safe?    In this week’s episode, we discuss the impact of the pandemic on our children as well as their true risk factors. We unpacked the CDC Back to School Guidelines that were released in May and discussed how to support their immune system to be resilient vs. weak from excessive sterility and stress. We discussed the impact of connection and touch as well as misuse of masks and manipulation of the concept of asymptomatic carriers.     In this episode we discuss creating a vibration of calm in your household, as well as the basic needs for children’s mental and immune health, including nutrients, lifestyle, and tips to support! Learn about supplement strategy for supporting your little ones as they go back to school and engage with friends, the importance of outdoor play, and how you can advocate for their best interests to school and community leaders.  Also in This Episode:  Creating a Vibration of Calm in Your Household Basic Needs For Children’s Mental Health Developing a Child’s Immune SystemStudy: The More Pets You Meet As a Baby The Lower Your Risk of Allergies CDC Guidelines for Reopening Schools The Importance of Physical Touch How Sterilization and Separation Hinder the Immune System Asymptomatic Carriers and Why Cloth Facemasks Don’t WorkWhy Masks Don’t Work and How To Advocate for Logic in the Time of COVID-19: Sample letters and emails for your school or workplace Past Episodes on Immune HealthEpisode 12: Boosting Your Immune System Episode 68: Supporting Your Immune System Naturally  Episode 114: Boosting Your Immune System for Your and Your Family  Episode 179: Coronavirus and Immune Support Episode 180: The Stress Immune Connection and Coronavirus Update Supporting Your Child’s Immune SystemGrassfed Whey  KidsBiotic XClear Nasal Spray Vitamin D Balanced Blend Liquid - NEW!  MultiAvail Kids Bio-C Plus Cellular Antiox   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!    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.  

Want to know more about the influence of keto on women’s hormones? Curious about implementing carb cycling and how to do it? Tune in for part 2 of our epic keto and women’s hormones episode to learn about keto and thyroid, the carb cycling leptin connection and troubleshooting common hormonal concerns.    In this episode, Ali and Becki dig into your listener questions on fibroids, hot flashes, loss of cycle and much more. Keto can help to address the root cause of common hormonal concerns including estrogen dominance, excessive androgens and imbalances contributing to infertility. On the flip side, it can also drive distress hormonally if done without support! Learn about warning signs that you need to adjust your keto and some hormone hacks you can implement to support your body at all ages and stages of your hormone cycle!    Also in this Episode:  Food-As-Medicine Ketosis Program starts May 27th! Prior Episodes on Women’s Hormones:Episode 44: Women’s Hormones Episode 48: PCOS Part 1 Episode 49 PCOS Part 2 Episode 83: Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails  Episode 116: Endocrine Disruptors and Estrogen Overload Episode 75: Considering Carb Cycling Episode 106: Birth Control Part 1 Episode 107: Birth Control Part 2 Episode 121: Keto and Women’s hormones Keto and ThyroidThyroid Optimizer Carb CyclingThe Leptin Insulin Connection Episode 146: Keto as a Hormetic Stressor Episode 75: Considering Carb Cycling Addressing FibroidsInflammazyme BroccoDetox Detox Packs Probiotic Challenge Episode 174 : The Dysbiosis Disease Connection Hot FlashesUltimate Detox BroccoDetox 10 Day Detox Relax and Regulate Loss of CycleEpisode 149:Getting Your Cycle Back Carb Cycling Without a Regular Cycle Reducing PMS SymptomsHerbal Immune Heavy Cycles and Cramps Keto and AcneBeat the Bloat Cleanse Supporting Pregnancy After MiscarriageMama-to-Be Bundle   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! 

Are you curious about the impact of keto on your hormonal health and balance? Worried that keto will make you lose your hair or worse, your period? Want to know more about the use of keto for balancing hormones in PCOS, endometriosis and infertility? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss new recommendations for the use of a real food ketogenic approach to balance your hormones.   As our episodes on keto and women’s hormones are some of the most popular to date, we’re providing a two part episode with an updated perspective on the therapeutic use of a ketogenic diet to balance hormones and combat common conditions such as PCOS and estrogen dominance. Learn how to balance out the hormetic stressors of keto and fasting to have these practices work in your favor vs. throw hormones out of whack and get nerdy on some of the mechanisms of how keto can have a favorable impact on female hormones.    Also in this Episode:  Food-As-Medicine Ketosis Program starts May 27th! Prior Episodes on Women’s Hormones:Episode 44: Women’s Hormones Episode 48: PCOS Part 1 Episode 49 PCOS Part 2 Episode 83: Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails  Episode 116: Endocrine Disruptors and Estrogen Overload Episode 75: Considering Carb Cycling Episode 106: Birth Control Part 1 Episode 107: Birth Control Part 2 Episode 121: Keto and Women’s hormones  Positive Impacts of Keto on HormonesThe Influence of Leptin Possible Pitfalls of Keto for Women’s HormonesEpisode 148: Fasting and Time Restricted Eating Dairy and KetoThe Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook (Dairy Free Keto Friendly Recipes) Keto Cheddar Onion Biscuits  Troubleshooting Irregular CyclesBroccodetox Inflammazyme Relax and Regulate NEW: Women’s Hormone Bundle How STRESS Throws off Your Cycle! Stress Manager Bundle Episode 146: Keto as a Hormetic Stressor Adrenal Rehab Program Keto and Cortisol MetabolismSuper Turmeric   This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine products including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!

Have your healthy habits gone out the window with the recent stress of the pandemic? Looking to reset and need some direction? Want to create rituals that you can stick to no matter what comes your way? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the barriers to long term healthy shifts and discuss solutions to establishing lasting routines that support optimal health.    If you experienced a loss of your routine with recent events or if you find it hard to keep up your habits during times of high stress, you are definitely not alone. When our schedules are disrupted, many of us reach for comfort in the form of increased snacking or more indulgent food choices or let our wellness routines slip. In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss how to cope with loss of routine, what it means to create your own ritual and how you can rebound your body from the vicious cycle of stress and cravings. Learn about practical tips for creating new routines, supplemental support for cravings and how to add back structure to create resilience in your body and mind.    Also in this episode:    Episode 184: Harnessing the HPA-axis and Your Body's Stress Response Episode 56: Rebounding Your Body from Trauma Episode 132: Getting Back on Track After a Cheat Day Defining Mindful Indulgence Coping with Loss of Routine Shifting Your Fasting Routine During High Stress Phases of Change Creating a Ritual  Biochemical Reasons for CravingsDysbiosis Micronutrient Deficiency Blood Sugar Imbalance Neurotransmitter ImbalanceEpisode 160: Neurotransmitters 101 Part 1 Episode 107: Neurotransmitters 101 Part 2 Ali’s Mind Body Green Article: This is Exactly How to Eat for Covid-19 Related Anxiety Supplement Support for Cravings and Stress: use code ALI15 for 15% off your first order on the new alimillerrd.com!GabaCalm GI Lining Support Adrenal Rebound Bundle Calm and Clear Multidefense Structure to Help You Reset 10 Day Real Food Detox Beat the Bloat Cleanse Virtual Food-As-Medicine Ketosis Class STARTS MAY 27th!   Also in 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!    This episode is also sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine products including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!