The Functional Alignment Podcast

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Welcome to The Functional Alignment Podcast, where I aim to functionally bring alignment into all aspects of your life. This show is a valuable resource for individuals seeking to optimize their health and well-being. Specializing in the fields of functional medicine, chiropractic, nutrition, and holistic wellness, this podcast is hosted by myself- Abby Borkowski (also known as @abbles.eats on Instagram). The goal of this show is to offer insightful discussions and practical advice on achieving optimal health through a holistic approach. From addressing the root causes of stubborn health issues, to exploring the latest research in functional medicine, this podcast covers a wide range of topics to empower listeners with the knowledge and tools to take control of your health. If you are ready to become functionally aligned, keep listening!

Abby Borkowski


    • Apr 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    The DUTCH Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 20:17


    In this episode I discuss what the DUTCH Test is, and how I will use it in the future for my practice. The DUTCH Test is an amazing comprehensive hormonal panel that dives into the bodies hormones and metabolites. I am SO excited to offer this soon! If you want to be the first to know when I will be offering this, DM me your email address on instagram @abbles.eats so I can add you to my email list!

    I bought a HALF COW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 27:25


    In today's episode, we're diving into why buying a grass-fed, finished, organic half cow from a regenerative farm is one of the best choices for your health, wallet, and the environment. We'll break down the superior nutrient profile, including higher omega-3s, CLA, and essential vitamins, while avoiding toxins, antibiotics, and hormones found in conventional beef. Plus, we'll explore how regenerative farming restores soil, captures carbon, enhances biodiversity, and supports ethical animal practices. Buying in bulk is also cost-effective, reduces waste, and supports local farmers. Tune in to learn how your food choices can fuel a healthier body and a healthier planet!

    Starting Buffalo Wellness Club & Our First Event Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 13:27


    In this episode I discuss how Buffalo Wellness Club came to light! BWC recently had its first ever event, which I talk about in this episode. If you want to attend the next event hosted by Buffalo Wellness Club then follow @buffalo.wellness.club on Instagram to stay up to date!

    How Plastics Are Harming Your Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 26:03


    Plastics are EVERYWHERE! In this episode, I dive into the following:-what are plastics and how are they harmful to health?-plastics and their association to infertility-what contains plastics-how to begin to escape from a plastic heavy life/alternativesLinks to my favorite plastic free items:https://amzn.to/42s4qq9

    Weight Loss Mini Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 35:19


    During this episode, I discuss the following regarding weight loss: 1. Common myths about weight loss. 2. The functional medicine perspective surrounding weight loss 3. Practical tips to get started with your journey 4. conclusionlinks: -amber dim night light: https://www.amazon.com/vdp/03eaa386e1f046a5b8ad2814405b8a14?tag=abbyborkowski-20&linkCode=ssc&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfvideo_B94ZSDH2E8DXSCVQ1DWX-blue light blocker: https://www.amazon.com/vdp/0a1632b885484c3882e1394f731bf122?tag=abbyborkowski-20&linkCode=ssc&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfvideo_B94ZSDH2E8DXSCVQ1DWX_1-Amazon storefront for better sleep: https://www.amazon.com/shop/abbles.eats/list/L0XR2LH84UNG?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_B94ZSDH2E8DXSCVQ1DWX_2

    2024 Review & Intentions for 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 16:38


    In this podcast episode join me and I discuss my personal 2024 year in review and everything I intentionally hope to accomplish in 2025!

    Testosterone Mini Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 22:41


    Mini Class on Testosterone for Men and Women-what is testosterone:-Testosterone and how low vs high T presents in women-Why we are seeing chronically low T in men (4 reasons why)-how to improve our T levels female vs male protocols

    Demystifying Cholesterol

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 30:13


    This episode goes in depth on the following regarding cholesterol:-previously how cholesterol has been demonized -why low-fat is more harmful than good -why cholesterol is crucial for the body-cholesterol and sex hormones-cholesterol and fertility-cholesterol and brain health-why statin drugs are not the answers-how to assess proper bloodwork -how to improve nutrition and supplementation LINK for wild caught fish high quality omega 3 fish oil: https://doterra.me/f7Zj3r

    What Your Body Is Telling You By Not Having An Appetite In The Morning

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 25:51


    What Your Body Is Telling You By Not Having An Appetite In The MorningThis episode is packed with information all about cortisol and dysregulation. I talk about when is a good time to eat in the morning, what one should be eating in the morning, how skipping breakfast can lead to chronic stress and more. Further, this episode discusses the role of Kisspeptin in the body and its relationship to cortisol levels as well. I further discuss how a cortisol pattern should look to ensure adequate sleep and immune system health. Everything is connected together, don't miss out on this episode!

    One Full Year Of Removing Alcohol From My Life!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 17:09


    One Full Year Of Removing Alcohol From My Life!It has been one full year since removing alcohol from my lifestyle! I have not drank much in the past, but I always felt I drank due to the societal pressures and normality of it. Nonetheless, I am so proud of my commitment to myself to be alcohol free for one whole year. In this episode tune in to hear more! -my background with drinking and the societal pressures of it-why I chose to remove alcohol from my life -how to navigate a social gathering being sober-how to deal with peer pressure of others-alcohol and its affects on the body with sleep, liver detox, hormones, etc.-why alcohol does not serve me any longer

    A Quick Mini-Class into the MTHFR gene and Folic Acid

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 12:20


    A Quick Mini-Class into the MTHFR gene and Folic Acid! In this brief episode I explain: -what is folate -what is folic acid-what is the MTHFR gene?-gene mutations (snps) in the MTHFR gene -why we should say no to folic acid-alternatives to folic acid -my personal experience with folic acid

    The Rundown on PCOS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 17:32


    This episode explores PCOS. Specifically, this episode discusses:-what is PCOS and how to diagnose it-The typical presentation of PCOS-Anolomy presentation of PCOS-conventional medicine approaches for PCOS-alternative approaches for PCOS

    How I Developed PCOS As A College Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 16:19


    Being a college athlete is an incredible experience. However, throughout my experience I noticed a common trend in female athletes which left them undernourished, overworked, and burnt out! In this episode I discuss:-A typical day and game day for a female athlete -how fueling properly is key-traveling for games and the reality of it-the correlation and rise in fertility and cycle issues whether it be PCOS/amenorrhea/etc-female athlete triad-a call to action to help female athletes understand their bodies and how to fuel them properly -my experience with developing lean PCOS -stay tuned for future episodes on fertility!!

    Why Dieting is NOT the Answer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 17:35


    Tune in to hear about why starting a short term diet is not the approach to reach your goals. This episode covers the topics below:-FAD diets you hear such as KETO, 75 hard, fasting, carnivore, etc are not sustainable eating habits-developing a habitual lifestyle is they key to life (slow and steady). It takes the body months to change its taste buds, but once you do your body knows exactly what it craves/wants-dieting makes for a binge or ED with the OCD/mind games it plays -I believe tracking foods can be helpful, but if it consumes the mind it's not worth it to mentally go there. Tracking how much protein you eat over calories is a good start, tracking macros can be of more importance than tracking just calories -FAD diets help one lose weight quickly, but the body adapts to that starvation state. This in return makes the body viciously holds onto anything in excess as the body is in a dysregulated state. -One can not out-exercise their way out of a bad eating pattern. Eating is 70% of it, exercise is 30%-stay tuned in the next episode on how to apply this approach to daily life and how I balance eating healthy and pair it with exercise

    Nasal Breathing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 17:48


    We have become chronic habitual mouth breathers!! We need to revert this back and become nasal breathers again. The health benefits of nasal breathing are widespread, so tune in to hear about them! Below is an outline of topics discussed within this episode.-what is nasal breathing vs mouth breathing-nasal breathing vs mouth breathing and nasal congestion -immune system and nasal breathing vs mouth breathing-how to properly take breaths -how nasal breathing benefits improved facial structure-exercise and nasal breathing -Nitric oxide and nasal breathing Also, we reached double digits with this being episode 10 of the podcast! Thank you for your continuous support. If you have any questions please contact me through Instagram @abbles.eats

    What's the Craze About Protein?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 25:56


    Get ready to unpack the importance of protein in this episode! This episode touches upon the topics below: -the importance of understanding how many grams of protein one should be eating-how to get to your ideal protein value per day -tips on including/adding more protein in-debunking old red meats myths-what is creatine vs. collagen-the difference in animal protein vs. plant protein-how we should be eating protein as we age Tune in to listen to this packed episode, it has been one of my favorites to record yet! Links: food scale on amazon: https://amzn.to/3zCQqheinstagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7USKpYOoXS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    All About Body Image (Perception vs. Reality)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 19:41


    This episode is all about body image and how perception is the key player around this topic. Below are some key concepts touched on within the episode! -everyone deals with insecurities, we are all human so understanding and being open about them is huge! -Understanding that it is normal to have good and bad days, especially the female body because in the second half of our cycles (late luteal phase) we have a negative bias.-your brain is more powerful than you think, your mind and neurons perceive what you tell yourself... everything starts with mindset-shouldn't focus/hyper-fixate on changing your body (creates another layer of stress), should focus on changing how you feel then body changes will follow. -most people are wanting what other people have. Comparison is the theft of joy. Be grateful for your body, instead of picking it apart. -don't be tied to the scale (muscle weighs more than fat)-everyone has different anatomy and anatomical structures -if you want to change something, the work starts with yourself, no one else is going to do it for you…. Start small, you don't have to drastically change your life at once but start small and build on that.

    All About the OURA RING!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 18:24


    In this episode of the Functional Alignment Podcast I discuss all things about the Oura Ring! -the background on the Oura ring/pricing-comparing the Oura ring to other brands of health gadgets -breaking down the readiness score Oura ring gives you daily-breaking down the sleep score Oura ring gives you daily-breaking down the Resilience feature of the Oura ring-breaking down how to use the Oura ring for a menstrual cycle & how to use the basal metabolic temperature feature to help track cycles naturally-Oura ring discount $40 off your order: https://ouraring.com/product/rings/heritage?utm_medium=iac_raf

    What is Stress/Realistic Tips to Manage it

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 24:01


    Everybody encounters stress in their daily life, whether it be work, school, relationships, etc! However, stress does not have to define our lives. In this episode I discuss:-what stress is -how the body can't perceive good vs. bad stress-chronic stress vs acute stress and how sympathetic spillover/dominance can affect the whole body -top tips to manage stress: low impact movement, breathing techniques for the vagus nerve, limiting long fasts, eating rich protein forward breakfast, caffeine after breakfast, meditating, limiting phone use, showing up for yourself, routines, being present and more!Tune in to functionally align your life!

    Debunking Sun Myths!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 18:52


    Tune in to learn about common myths regarding the sun. This episode covers:-nutrient depletion in correlation to sun burn-how many hours we should we spending outside-how to choose a proper sunscreen-why sunglasses may be correlated to sunburn-LED lights and overhead lights increase cortisol-and more!LINKS:https://doterra.me/_uIObb : DoTerra sunscreen bundle. You can change the cart to express what product you want I just linked all options in the one link, includes 25% off.https://amzn.to/4aAkpmI : Cataplex F standard process supplementhttps://amzn.to/3KftE0K : plug in night lights

    How to Have Consistent Energy Throughout the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 15:14


    In this episode I talk about how to have consistent energy levels throughout the day, and avoid the big crashes. This episode brings a realistic approach that is built on daily habits to implement in order to avoid mid-day crashes.

    Circadian Rhythms & My Routine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 14:08


    This episode dives into the importance of Circadian Rhythms & what they are all about. The correlation between developing a solid morning and evening routine in relation to sleep quality is discussed. Abby walks through her specific morning and evening routine as well! Tune in to listen!

    My Health Journey in 10 Minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 9:05


    In this episode I quickly give a background to my health journey and how I got started within the health and wellness space!

    Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 0:47


    Welcome to The Functional Alignment Podcast, where I aim to functionally bring alignment into all aspects of your life. This show is a valuable resource for individuals seeking to optimize their health and well-being.Specializing in the fields of functional medicine, chiropractic, nutrition, and holistic wellness, this podcast is hosted by myself- Abby Borkowski (also known as @abbles.eats on Instagram). The goal of this show is to offer insightful discussions and practical advice on achieving optimal health through a holistic approach. From addressing the root causes of stubborn health issues, to exploring the latest research in functional medicine, this podcast covers a wide range of topics to empower listeners with the knowledge and tools to take control of your health. If you are ready to become functionally aligned, keep listening!

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