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Still not sure if keto is just a fad? Worried a ketogenic diet is too extreme or hard to follow? Want to understand the mechanisms behind the keto diet and how you can boost your ketone production? Tune in to hear us discuss why keto is a normal, natural metabolic state and how this diet can support brain boost, fertility, weight loss and so much more.    In this episode, Ali and Becki argue that ketosis is part of our natural metabolic wiring and a state that the vast majority of people can benefit from tapping back into. Learn how overexposure to refined carbs has robbed our access to the amazing, antiinflammatory fuel source of ketones and how you can find your way back. Plus we discuss why you aren’t producing ketones and how to boost your levels!    Also in this episode: Last Call to Join our Keto Class! Enrollment closes 1/20/24!  Why Keto? Debunking Misinformation About KetoEpisode 327 Why we STILL Hate Non-Caloric Sweeteners Episode 153 Metabolic Flexibility and the New Age of Keto Episode 373: Ozempic, Wonder Drug or Too Good to be True? 12 Week Keto Meal Plan What Makes Our Approach UniqueHow to Make Super Greens Cube | Better Than Athletic Greens AG1 Priorities of Making KetonesCarb Control FastingEpisode 375 Clarifying Fasting  Support Stress LevelsStress Manager Bundle  Troubleshooting Ketone ProductionDHEA-sAdvanced Metabolic Panel Liver HealthDetox Packs Carnitine LevelsCarnitine Complex Episode 296 Carnitine   Sponsors for this episode:  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 and while you are there be sure to check out The Hunt Membership to gain access to exclusive cuts, cash back and more!   

Happy New Year! What are you focusing on in the new year? Do you need some inspiration to take control of your wellness? Not sure where to start or already feeling behind with setting goals for 2024? Tune in to hear us reflect on the ups and downs of 2023 and discuss focus and intention for the year to come!    In this episode, we ring in the new year by taking inventory of the past year and discussing our focus for 2024.  Learn about choosing a focus word or creating a mantra, balancing the hustle, and adding wellness rituals into your daily routine. Plus we provide some rapid fire support for goals of weight loss, energy, digestion and more!    Also in this episode:  Live Keto Program Starts 1/10!  Episode 39 Forming Healthy Habits Episode 67 Successful Resolutions & Goal Setting Episode 119 Owning 2019: Manifestations, Goal Setting and Accountability Episode 169: Resolutions and focus for new year Episode 43: Living Your Bliss: Ali's Recalibration Episode 164 Make Positivity Louder Habit StackingEpisode 375 Clarifying Fasting Beet Hummus Weight Loss Keto Essentials Bundle  10 Day Detox  EnergyAdrenal Rehab Program  Adrenal Rebound Bundle DigestionProbiotic Challenge Beat the Bloat Program GI Immune Builder Digestive Basics Bundle MRT Test    This episode is sponsored by:  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 to save $30 off first month of subscription or purchase a unique 1 time meter at nutrisense.io/alimillerrd. Check out this episode with Kara of Nutrisense on why we find a CGM to be such an amazing tool!  

Does fertility suddenly decline after age 35? What factors besides age contribute to infertility? How can we best support robust fertility into our late 30s and early 40s? Tune in to hear us debunk The Fertility Cliff Myth and provide real solutions for optimizing fertility at any age!   In this episode, we’re exploring The Fertility Cliff Myth, this idea that fertility suddenly and sharply declines at the magical age of 35. If you’re feeling that your biological clock is ticking, you’ll want to listen to this episode to learn whether this is something to worry about, what other factors contribute, and what you can do to extend your reproductive span and increase fertility as you age.    Also in this episode:  Live Ketosis Program Starts 1/10 Episode 374 How to Naturally Increase Your Progesterone Episode 360 From 30s-50s Women's Hormone Support Part 1 Episode 252 From Fertility to Breezing through Menopause What is the fertility cliff myth?CDC Data Briefs - Number 287 - September 2017 Trends in Age at Natural Menopause and Reproductive Life Span Among US Women, 1959-2018 Factors influencing fertilityEpisode 364 EMF and Cell Phone Radiation Effects of lifestyle factors on fertility: practical recommendations for modification 10 Day Detox Episode 294 Preconception, Pregnancy, Birth and Fitness with Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu of BIRTHFIT Fertility in menNaturally Nourished Episode 326 Testosterone Decline Relax and Regulate Vitamin D Balanced Blend Fertility and Blood Glucose LevelsPre-pregnancy maternal fasting plasma glucose levels in relation to time to pregnancy among the couples attempting first pregnancy Supplements to Boost Fertility CoQ10CoQ10 Complex Coenzyme Q10 restores oocyte mitochondrial function and fertility during reproductive aging Pretreatment with coenzyme Q10 improves ovarian response and embryo quality in low-prognosis young women with decreased ovarian reserve: a randomized controlled trial Superfood Chicken Nuggets [kid approved recipe] – YouTube NAC & GlutathioneCellular Antiox Efficacy of N-Acetylcysteine on Endometriosis-Related Pain, Size Reduction of Ovarian Endometriomas, and Fertility Outcomes A meta-analysis of eight randomized controlled trials with 910 women found that while NAC did improve rates of live births and ovulation in women with PCOS. InositolRelax and Regulate Myo-inositol effect on pregnancy outcomes in infertile women undergoing in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection: A double-blind RCT - PMC MultiAvail Mama Adaptogen Boost  Bio-C Plus Calm and Clear Maca Vitex    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.

Are you still intermittent fasting but not seeing results? Looking to shake things up, build muscle mass, or reign in your cortisol? Tune in to hear us discuss intermittent fasting, how our take on this practice has changed over time, and how we recommend customizing your fast (or not fasting!) to meet your individual needs!    In this episode we talk about why obesity is deeper than calories in and calories out, and dig into different types of fasts and who is the ideal candidate for what type of fast. We’ll also cover who should not fast and instead needs a metabolic refeed! Learn how our stance on fasting has evolved over time, what we’re personally doing in terms of fasting these days, and how you can modify your approach for best results.    Also in this episode:  12 Week Food-as-Medicine Ketosis Program Episode 63: Intermittent Fasting Episode 148: Fasting and MTOR Episode 259: How to do a Bone Broth Fast + Fasting Updates What is fasting and why consider it? Where can fasting go wrong Fasting and leptinCardioMetabolic Panel Biomarkers to monitorFasting Glucose Fasting Insulin Ketones hs-CRP Fasting and autophagy How keto supports autophagy Types of fasting4 Types of Intermittent Fasting [beverages to support your fast] Benefits of Tea Does collagen break your fast?Pure Collagen Cancer, Fasting & MTORSuper Turmeric BroccoDetox Who should not fast? Thoughts on Prolon 5 Day Mini Detox (free with purchase of Detox Packs)    Sponsors for this episode:  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 and while you are there be sure to check out The Hunt Membership to gain access to exclusive cuts, cash back and more!   

Can you naturally increase your progesterone? How does stress deplete this important hormone? How does progesterone act differently than synthetic progestin in the body? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more about our favorite hormone!    In this episode we will be talking all about progesterone, its role in the body, why it gets depleted, and so much more. Plus we’ll be covering 10+ natural ways to increase it including diet, supplements and lifestyle tweaks.    Also in this episode:  12 Week Food-as-Medicine Ketosis Program Starts 1/10!  What is Progesterone? Signs of Low Progesterone How Does Progesterone Get Depleted? Episode 139 The Pregnenolone Steal Anti-Anxiety Jumpstart Bundle Estrogen DominanceBroccoDetox Episode 280 Why You Need Estrogen Episode 281 Estrogen Concerns and updates Progesterone vs. ProgestinEpisode 106 Regulating Your Cycle Why Salivary Hormone Testing is KeyNeurohormone Lab How to Naturally Boost Your Progesterone Quality FatEPA DHA Extra  Dietary fat intake and reproductive hormone concentrations and ovulation in regularly menstruating women   ZincNoble Origins use code ALIMILLERRD Magnesium Relax and Regulate  B6Calm and Clear Cellular Antiox Vitamin CEffects of ascorbic acid supplementation on serum progesterone levels in patients with a luteal phase defect Bio-C Plus RhodiolaAdaptogen Boost Chasteberry/Vitex Thoughts on Bioidentical Progesterone   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.

Are toxins like BPA, phthalates, and heavy metals destroying your bones? How can we support healthy bones and removal of toxins that may interfere? Tune in to hear us discuss bone health, the role of toxicity on osteoporosis, and food-as-medicine and supplement support to maintain bone health.    Toxic metals and endocrine disrupting chemicals (such as BPA in plastic water bottles) interfere with the signaling of osteoblasts our bone building cells while depleting antioxidants and driving bone destruction. Not only are toxins driving obesity but now we have another reason for targeted detox support! In this episode we will cover emerging research on the impact of toxins on your bone health, ways to reduce toxicity, and top supplements and nutrients of focus to support your bones!    Also in this episode: Episode 122: Building Strong Bones Episode 144 All About Collagen Episode 205 Structural Health Support Episode 345 Bone Health & Calcium Myths January LIVE Food-as-Medicine Ketosis Program Why Bone Health Matters Diet Risk Factors How Does Keto Affect Your BonesLong-term effects of a very-low-carbohydrate weight-loss diet and an isocaloric low-fat diet on bone health in obese adults - ScienceDirect The Role of Collagen in Bone Health Toxins and Bone Health Environmental toxins are a major cause of bone loss Exposure to heavy metals and the risk of osteopenia or osteoporosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Urinary phthalate biomarkers and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women Association of bone mineral density with nine urinary personal care and consumer product chemicals and metabolites: a national-representative, population-based study Relationship of blood heavy metals and osteoporosis among the middle-aged and elderly adults: a secondary analysis from NHANES 2013 to 2014 and 2017 to 2018 Association of air particulate pollution with bone loss over time and bone fracture risk: analysis of data from two independent studies Ambient air pollution, bone mineral density and osteoporosis: results from a national population-based cohort study Adherence to Mediterranean diet in relation to bone mineral density and risk of fracture: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies Reducing Toxicity in Your HomeBranch Basics use code ALIMILLERRD Air Doctor Filter Episode 292 All About Water Detox Support Cellular Antiox 10 Day Detox How To Do a Healthy Detox - YouTube Microbiome and Bone HealthLactobacillus reuteri reduces bone loss in older women with low bone mineral density: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, clinical trial. “Osteomicrobiology”: the nexus between bone and bugs Food as Medicine For Bone HealthNori Salmon Roll Up Top supplements for bone health: OsteoFactors MCHC bone matrix form of bioavailable calcium with phosphorus and bone growth factors Vitamin D Balanced Blend to aid in calcium absorption and direct the calcium into the bone while preventing kidney stones and calcification of arteries Cellular Antiox contains NAC and glutathione to aid in detoxification of heavy metals while reducing joint inflammation and pain and supporting antioxidant status Detox Packs contain botanicals and antioxidants for phase 1 support and protection against free radicals while providing an abundance of  sulfur containing amino acids for phase 2 detox support to aid in safe excretion of toxins. Pure Collagen a grassfed collagen lab tested for toxic metals and containing Fortibone the unique peptide clinically proven to improve bone density scores.   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.  

Is Athletic Greens worth the $90 per month price tag? Are green powders any better than green smoothies? What is up with proprietary blends? Tune in to hear us discuss trendy greens powders and whether they are worth the hype.    In this episode, we dig into the many benefits of greens and why we love adding them to smoothies, salads, and so much more. But are greens powders an adequate replacement? Hear us deconstruct the most popular greens powder label and give you our hot take!    Also in this episode:  January Live Keto Class Starts 1/10 Episode 317 Getting Your Greens  Benefits of Leafy Greens Athletic Greens BreakdownMultidefense Bio-C Plus Elderberry Plus Restore Baseline Probiotic Why Green Smoothies are Superior Silicone Ice Cube Tray E3 Live   Better than AG1 Smoothie:  ½ cup coconut milk ½ cup water 3 cups leafy greens OR 2 large superfood greens cubes ½ frozen banana 1 tsp Noble Origins organ complex use code ALIMILLERRD 1 tsp maca 1 Tbsp chia seeds  1 Tbsp ground flaxseed  1 tsp bee pollen 1 Tbsp almond butter 1 Scoop Naturally Nourished Grassfed Whey 1 scoop Naturally Nourished Pure Collagen Optional: 1 tsp cacao, matcha, or acai berry powder for antioxidant boost   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.

Thanksgiving caught you by surprise this week? We swear it comes earlier each year! Tune in to get inspired with food-as-medicine goodness, tips for staying on track, and our holiday supplement game plan to navigate everything from alcohol indulgence to coping with holiday stress.    In this episode, we recap Halloween fun with our families and share favorite hacks for staying healthy through the holiday season. We’ll also share holiday menu inspiration, ways to survive any gathering without feeling bloated and guilty, and some of our favorite non-food traditions. We’ll also share gift inspiration from the whole Naturally Nourished Team!   Also in this episode:  Black Friday Deals Buy a Naturally Nourished Gift Card Now through Dec 31st and save $10 off $100 Halloween RecapSwitch Witch Video Cutout Cookies Bloody Thumbs with MCT Ketchup Holiday Tips Prioritize ProteinGrassfed Whey Protein Manage Alcohol ConsumptionDry Farm Wines - use code ALIMILLERRD for a penny bottle Berry Blast Mocktail Holiday Cocktail Recipes Sparkling Botanicals Choose Your Non-Negotiables Know Your Options and Have a Plan of Action10 Day Detox January Keto Group - Now Open for Enrollment Coping with OverindulgenceSunlighten Sauna - use code ALIMILLERRD to save big  Bone Broth Fast Supplement Game PlanDigestaid GI Lining Support Detox packs GABACalm Calm and Clear  Adaptogen Boost Holiday Menu InspirationSpatchcock Roast Chicken and Veggie Dinner Holiday Recipe Roundup Twice Baked Cauliflower Mash Green Bean Casserole Redo 12 Week Keto Meal Plan  Non-Food MagicTelestrations What Do You Meme Family Gift Guide from the Naturally Nourished Fam Sunlighten Sauna - use code ALIMILLERRD to save big  WMP Sunglasses Blink Outdoor Camera SNS Grill Air Doctor Made In Carbon Steel Pan LeCruset 3.5 Quart Braising Dish Cultures for Health GF Sourdough Starter use code ALI15X Canelle et Vanille Gluten Free Baking Cookbook Grace Holistic Skin  Breville Tea Maker Portable Pizza Oven The Redstone - Outdoor Hiking & Climbing Knife Grill Press · 5.5" - Made In Stocking StuffersBeauty Counter use Becki Yoo as your Consultant FOND Bone Broth use code ALIMILLERRD Carnivore Snax use code ALIMILLERRD Peak State Coffee use code ALIMILLERRD Wild Foods use code ALIMILLERRD Branch Basics Non-Toxic Cleaning Herbal Ginger Syrup Elderberry Plus Shop All Products We Love Here    This episode is sponsored by:  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 to save $30 off first month of subscription or purchase a unique 1 time meter at nutrisense.io/alimillerrd. Check out this episode with Kara of Nutrisense on why we find a CGM to be such an amazing tool!  

How does oral health relate to whole body health? What are the concerns with root canals, implants, and fillings? What foods and nutrients are best for oral health? Tune in to hear us cover all this and more in this informative episode with Biological Dentist Dr. Joan Sefcik.    In this episode, we pick Dr. Joan’s brain about everything from mercury fillings to fluoride and discuss where conventional dentistry took a wrong turn. Learn what you can do to improve your oral health, what to look for in a toothpaste, and whether you should be flossing everyday.    About Dr. Joan Sefcik: Dr. Joan Sefcik has been practicing Biological dentistry in Austin for over 26 years. She is the past president of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, is currently a board member and a part of the accreditation team. She has also been knighted in the Sacred Medical Order of the Knights of Hope.   Also in this episode: Food as Medicine Ketosis Class - Starts 1/10 What is a Biological DentistWeston A Price  Braces vs. Invisalign Joan’s Favorite Teeth Whitening & Remineralizing ProductsBR Rinse BR toothpaste Primal Palate Blue Light  Revitin Boka Toothpaste Ora Wellness Shine How to improve enamel How to address a cavity The role of diet in palate development Top nutrients for oral healthOsteofactors Vitamin D Balanced Blend  Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic  Vitamin A (Multidefense) Nanosilver Ionic Silver Spray Cellular Antiox  Teeth Meridians Mercury Removal Root Canal Concerns How to find a Biological DentistAustinDentalWellness.com Dr. Joan’s Practice  IABDM   This episode is sponsored by:  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 to save $30 off first month of subscription or purchase unique 1 time meter at nutrisense.io/alimillerrd. Check out this episode with Kara of Nutrisense on why we find a CGM to be such an amazing tool!  

According to the CDC, 85% of people will get an HPV infection in their lifetime. Are there ways to naturally prevent and treat HPV? How does HPV infection turn into cervical cancer and what are the risks and benefits of the Gardasil shot? Tune in to hear us address this important issue, covering natural forms of treatment and how to address your primary risk factors.    Just like with anything immune related, nutritional and antioxidant status is a primary indicator of infection severity and really infection at all as all exposure doesn’t always lead to infection. In this week’s episode we unpack HPV, what it is, what the risk factors are, how to prevent and treat, and we weigh out the impact of the Gardasil shot.  You won’t be shocked to find out that there is skewed data and higher than reported side effects.    Also in this episode:  What is HPV?  Risk Factors and TestingThe Association of Dietary Patterns with High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Infection and Cervical Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study in Italy Vitamin D Testing Prevention Strategies MushroomsElderberry Plus  Adaptogen Boost  AntioxidantsBio-C PlusThe apoptotic effect of hesperetin on human cervical cancer cells is mediated through cell cycle arrest, death receptor, and mitochondrial pathways Anti-Cancerous Effect of Rutin Against HPV-C33A Cervical Cancer Cells via G0/G1 Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptotic Induction Sulforaphane BroccoDetox Vitamin AMultidefense Green Tea NAC and GlutathioneCellular Antiox N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine Reduces Cervical Carcinogenesis by Promoting Apoptosis Antiviral & Microbiome SupportBeat the Bloat Cleanse Herbal Immune Women’s Flora ProbioticPerspective on human papillomavirus infection treatment by vaginal microbiota ImmunoglobulinsGI Immune Builder Gardasil Vaccine Detox Support if Choosing to Vaccinate Detox Packs CoQ10 Complex Cellular Anitox   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.