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Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE is a Registered Dietitian with a naturopathic background and a contagious passion for using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment protocols and programs. She is the author of international best seller The Anti-Anxiety Diet, as well as The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook, and Naturally Nourished: Food-As-Medicine for Optimal Health. Her Food-As-Medicine philosophy is supported by up-to-date scientific research for a functional, integrative approach to healing the body. Ali is a certified diabetes educator (CDE) and renowned expert in the ketogenic diet with over a decade of clinical results using a unique whole foods approach tailored to support thyroid, adrenal and hormonal balance. With a mission deeply rooted in the sustainability of our food systems, Ali teaches clients to navigate beyond corporate manipulation and diet trends with an “outside the box” approach to healthy eating. She promotes clean eating and works to unveil the hidden truth of toxins in our food system while sharing the significant health benefits of consuming local, organic, and wild, pasture-raised foods. Ali applies scientifically supported plant and bio-compounds to enhance a patient's treatment outcomes while reducing medications and their undesired side effects. I am passionate about using functional medicine approaches to empower you to understand the root causes of imbalance within your body. When we address the reason for undesired symptoms and use diet, lifestyle, and targeted nutritional supplementation we are able to work upstream on a path of resolution while promoting a synergy of positive outcomes! ALI'S LINKS: WEBSITE: Alimillerrd.com INSTAGRAM: Ali Miller YOU TUBE: Naturally Nourished

Hi friends! This episode is all about nourishing little ones!  Ali Miller, RD is a Registered Dietitian with a contagious passion for developing clinical protocols and programs using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment. Her Food- As-Medicine philosophy is supported by up-to-date scientific research for a functional approach to healing the body. Ali is a renowned expert in the ketogenic diet with over a decade of clinical results using a unique whole foods approach tailored to support thyroid, adrenal and hormonal balance. Ali's message has influenced millions through media with television segments, features in MindBodyGreen, O, The prah Magazine, Women's Health, and Prevention Magazine, er award winning podcast, Naturally Nourished and within the medical community. Ali's expertise can be accessed rough her website: www.alimillerRD.com offering her blog, podcasts, virtual learning, and access to her practice and supplement line Naturally Nourished. Visit Ali's website Here All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/ Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl Try the Higher Protein Keto Meal Plans & Coaching: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com Special thank you to our podcast sponsor: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers Right now you can try BiOptimizers, magnesium breakthrough and any other BiOptimizers product for 10% off, just go to magbreakthrough.com/fastketo  Don't wait to be deficient, start taking the best magnesium and improve your wellbeing right now! Just go to magbreakthrough.com/fastketo Offer is valid while supplies last. You're going to love their products. Go now and let me know how you like them! - Prior to beginning a ketogenic diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a ketogenic diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a ketogenic diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A ketogenic diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Nearly half of Americans struggle with at least one chronic illness. Are you ready to reclaim your health? Everything you eat sends powerful signals to your body. The question is whether those signals are positive or negative. Here to tell us more is functional medicine RD, Ali Miller, who is a leader in the food as medicine movement. Ali’s work is rooted in using food as medicine in order to optimize health while reducing the need for medications. She’s joining us today to share her knowledge on why stress is the Achilles heel of your health, how to practice stress resilience, and get to a place where anxiety isn’t ruling your life. We also touch on what her own healthy habits are and how to pursue health in the time of a global pandemic. Enjoy! Episode Highlights:  5:09 Why Ali chose to pursue functional medicine 10:30 How a functional registered dietitian will approach your health differently than a conventional doctor 15:57 The importance of spirituality on your health 21:19 Ali’s daily go-to habits for wellness 25:04 The three phases of detoxification 30:07 Supporting your liver and gallbladder when detoxing 35:38 Creating synergy when using food as medicine  37:43 The most common gut health issues and a few of the causes 43:33 Why chronic stress is your Achilles heel 52:18 The six R’s to practice stress resilience 55:12 Where to find Ali and learn more about The Anti-Anxiety Diet Links and Resources:  Ali Miller’s Website Ali Miller on Instagram Naturally Nourished Naturally Nourished Podcast The Anti-Anxiety Diet: A Whole Body Program to Stop Racing Thoughts, Banish Worry and Live Panic-Free Podcast 014: Adrenal Dysfunction: How Your Diet and Lifestyle Are Impacting Your Health Guest Bio: Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE is a Registered Dietitian with a naturopathic background and a contagious passion for using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment protocols and programs. She is the author of international best seller The Anti-Anxiety Diet, as well as The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook, and Naturally Nourished: Food-As-Medicine for Optimal Health. Her Food-As-Medicine philosophy is supported by up-to-date scientific research for a functional, integrative approach to healing the body. Ali is a certified diabetes educator (CDE) and renowned expert in the ketogenic diet with over a decade of clinical results using a unique whole foods approach tailored to support thyroid, adrenal and hormonal balance. With a mission deeply rooted in the sustainability of our food systems, Ali teaches clients to navigate beyond corporate manipulation and diet trends with an “outside the box” approach to healthy eating. She promotes clean eating and works to unveil the hidden truth of toxins in our food system while sharing the significant health benefits of consuming local, organic, and wild, pasture-raised foods. Ali applies scientifically supported plant and bio-compounds to enhance a patient’s treatment outcomes while reducing medications and their undesired side effects. Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

The only medicine we truly need to live a long and healthy life comes from the food we eat. I’m joined by Ali Miller, RD to talk about her approach to nutrition that focuses on ketosis to treat long-term and chronic health conditions. About Ali Miller, RD Ali Miller is an integrative functional medicine practitioner with a background in naturopathic medicine. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and has a contagious passion for food-as-medicine developing clinical protocols and virtual programs using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment. She’s also the author of Naturally Nourished: Food-as-Medicine for Optimal Health cookbook (2016) and The Anti-Anxiety Diet (2018). Her Food-As-Medicine philosophy is supported by up-to-date scientific research for a functional approach to healing the body. Ali’s message has influenced millions through media with television segments, features in O!, Women's Health, and Prevention Magazine, her award-winning podcast, Naturally Nourished, and within the medical community. Find Ali’s expertise through her website offering her blog, podcasts, virtual learning, and access to her practice, Naturally Nourished.   About This Episode Ali is a firm believer that food is medicine and that almost everything our bodies need comes straight from what we eat. Her preferred way to eat is keeping the body in Ketosis to help it heal from inflammation and other long-term and chronic health conditions. She explains how long most people should stay in ketosis and how to effectively refeed. Her recommendation is to eat with your cycle if you’re pre- and peri-menopausal, or to eat with the moon cycle if you’ve gone through menopause.  The other aspect of keto that’s vital for Ali is to enjoy the food you’re eating. This is why it’s so important that you cook your food from scratch wherever possible and make meals that you enjoy. It’s also why you should slow down to savor your food - no more eating on the go! Ali provides a great example of how a 55-year old post-menopausal woman with 50 pounds of excess weight to lose should go into ketosis. The biggest difference to what keto approach is the best comes down to how much weight you have to lose - and Ali explains why this example woman should stay in keto much more strictly than a woman with less or no weight to lose. We also talk about the current COVID-19 pandemic. We both agree that touch, body language, and smiles are essential for everyone, but especially for our young children returning to school. We talk about our beliefs surrounding the pandemic; the overarching belief is that you need to trust the science, not the fear, always. Finally, I ask Ali about her opinion of the Carnivore Diet that I talked about in the last episode of The Girlfriend Doctor. Other than for Crohn’s and Colitis patients or people with severe IBS, she doesn’t recommend this kind of diet. Ali knows the importance that comes from eating a variety of plants. How long do you normally keep your body in ketosis? Have you implemented a refeed period that follows either your cycle or the moon cycle? As always, you can ask me anything and let me hear your thoughts in the comments on the episode page. If you have questions, email team@drannacabeca.com.   In This Episode: How ketosis can help heal your body from antiinflammatory and other long-term diseases How long you should keep your body in ketosis for it to work most efficiently Why it’s so important for you to enjoy the food you’re eating How a 55-year old post-menopausal woman with 50 lbs to lose should approach the keto diet for ultimate nutrition Why you have to follow the science, not the fear Why we need to eat the biodiversity present in plants   Quotes: “When Gabba levels are optimized, it releases this steam train valve that allows the body to feel safe again, it regulates all of those things: the tremors start to reduce, we get this peripheral release from tension, we can see blood pressure regulation, and we can see less of the rumination or “what ifs” in the mental space.” (13:16) “Most people are not in a parasympathetic state when they are taking in nourishment. The importance of something like a digestif, a digestive stimulator, or bitters is that it does drive that bile flow for digestion.” (26:26) “For any virus coming in the next 5, 10, 15 years, metabolic health is really key for optimized immune function.” (43:05)   Resources Mentioned Buy Ali Miller RD's Books Online Listen to the Naturally Nourished Podcast Check out Episode 42: Food As Medicine To Help Anxiety w/ Ali Miller Find Ali Miller, RD Online Follow Ali Miller RD on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy Keto-Green 16 Check out the full show notes on the episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The only medicine we truly need to live a long and healthy life comes from the food we eat. I'm joined by Ali Miller, RD to talk about her approach to nutrition that focuses on ketosis to treat long-term and chronic health conditions. About Ali Miller, RD Ali Miller is an integrative functional medicine practitioner with a background in naturopathic medicine. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and has a contagious passion for food-as-medicine developing clinical protocols and virtual programs using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment. She's also the author of Naturally Nourished: Food-as-Medicine for Optimal Health cookbook (2016) and The Anti-Anxiety Diet (2018). Her Food-As-Medicine philosophy is supported by up-to-date scientific research for a functional approach to healing the body. Ali's message has influenced millions through media with television segments, features in O!, Women's Health, and Prevention Magazine, her award-winning podcast, Naturally Nourished, and within the medical community. Find Ali's expertise through her website offering her blog, podcasts, virtual learning, and access to her practice, Naturally Nourished.   About This Episode Ali is a firm believer that food is medicine and that almost everything our bodies need comes straight from what we eat. Her preferred way to eat is keeping the body in Ketosis to help it heal from inflammation and other long-term and chronic health conditions. She explains how long most people should stay in ketosis and how to effectively refeed. Her recommendation is to eat with your cycle if you're pre- and peri-menopausal, or to eat with the moon cycle if you've gone through menopause.  The other aspect of keto that's vital for Ali is to enjoy the food you're eating. This is why it's so important that you cook your food from scratch wherever possible and make meals that you enjoy. It's also why you should slow down to savor your food - no more eating on the go! Ali provides a great example of how a 55-year old post-menopausal woman with 50 pounds of excess weight to lose should go into ketosis. The biggest difference to what keto approach is the best comes down to how much weight you have to lose - and Ali explains why this example woman should stay in keto much more strictly than a woman with less or no weight to lose. We also talk about the current COVID-19 pandemic. We both agree that touch, body language, and smiles are essential for everyone, but especially for our young children returning to school. We talk about our beliefs surrounding the pandemic; the overarching belief is that you need to trust the science, not the fear, always. Finally, I ask Ali about her opinion of the Carnivore Diet that I talked about in the last episode of The Girlfriend Doctor. Other than for Crohn's and Colitis patients or people with severe IBS, she doesn't recommend this kind of diet. Ali knows the importance that comes from eating a variety of plants. How long do you normally keep your body in ketosis? Have you implemented a refeed period that follows either your cycle or the moon cycle? As always, you can ask me anything and let me hear your thoughts in the comments on the episode page. If you have questions, email team@drannacabeca.com.   In This Episode: How ketosis can help heal your body from antiinflammatory and other long-term diseases How long you should keep your body in ketosis for it to work most efficiently Why it's so important for you to enjoy the food you're eating How a 55-year old post-menopausal woman with 50 lbs to lose should approach the keto diet for ultimate nutrition Why you have to follow the science, not the fear Why we need to eat the biodiversity present in plants   Quotes: “When Gabba levels are optimized, it releases this steam train valve that allows the body to feel safe again, it regulates all of those things: the tremors start to reduce, we get this peripheral release from tension, we can see blood pressure regulation, and we can see less of the rumination or “what ifs” in the mental space.” (13:16) “Most people are not in a parasympathetic state when they are taking in nourishment. The importance of something like a digestif, a digestive stimulator, or bitters is that it does drive that bile flow for digestion.” (26:26) “For any virus coming in the next 5, 10, 15 years, metabolic health is really key for optimized immune function.” (43:05)   Resources Mentioned Buy Ali Miller RD's Books Online Listen to the Naturally Nourished Podcast Check out Episode 42: Food As Medicine To Help Anxiety w/ Ali Miller Find Ali Miller, RD Online Follow Ali Miller RD on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest Join the KetoGreen Community on Facebook Buy Keto-Green 16 Check out the full show notes on the episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This episode is all about learning how to use food-as-medicine to calm your thoughts and stop anxiety for good. Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE is a Registered Dietitian with a naturopathic background and a contagious passion for using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment protocols and programs. She is the author of international bestseller The Anti-Anxiety Diet, as well as The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook, and Naturally Nourished: Food-As-Medicine for Optimal Health.   Her Food-As-Medicine philosophy is supported by up-to-date scientific research for a functional, integrative approach to healing the body. Ali is a certified diabetes educator (CDE) and renowned expert in the ketogenic diet with over a decade of clinical results using a unique whole foods approach tailored to support thyroid, adrenal and hormonal balance. In this podcast, we cover: Why going vegetarian isn’t the right thing to do How to lower anxiety  The importance of teenagers eating keto  The ways to battle anxiety during COVID-19  About The Anti-Anxiety Diet How our world is in a health crisis  The ways you can apply The Anti-Anxiety Diet 6 foundational “R’s” Our sponsor of this episode is: PRIMAL KITCHEN | Use code: PELZ JULY METABOLIC RESET SIGN UP RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ali Miller:  https://alimillerrd.com The Anti-Anxiety Diet: https://alimillerrd.com/collections/all-books-and-programs/products/the-anti-anxiety-diet The Anti-Anxiety Cookbook: https://alimillerrd.com/products/the-anti-anxiety-diet-cookbook Food-as-Medicine Ketosis Program: https://alimillerrd.com/collections/all-books-and-programs/products/ketosis-program Naturally Nourished Supplements: https://alimillerrd.com/collections/all-supplements Ali’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/alimillerrd Ali’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alimillerrd/  

Learn more and sign-up for the 21-Day Sane & Sexy Challenge HERE. You can find Ali Miller on her website at AliMillerRD.com and connect with her via Facebook at Ali Miller RD and Instagram @alimillerrd. Ali Miller is an Integrative functional dietitian, author of Naturally Nourished (2016), The Anti-Anxiety Diet (2018) and her newest book The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook (2019).  Ali Miller, RD is a Registered Dietitian with a contagious passion for using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment protocols and programs. Her Food-As-Medicine philosophy is supported by up-to-date scientific research for a functional approach to healing the body. Ali is a renowned expert in the ketogenic diet with over a decade of clinical results using a unique whole foods approach tailored to support thyroid, adrenal and hormonal balance.    Ali’s message has influenced millions through the medical community and media with television, print, and her award-winning podcast, Naturally Nourished. Ali’s expertise can be accessed through her website: www.alimillerRD.com offering her blog, podcasts, virtual learning, and access to her practice and supplement line Naturally Nourished. In this episode, we talk about how stress is messing with your hormones, carb cycling, leptin, insulin, anxiety, and protein! “The point-blank reality is that if our body is functioning in a reactive versus a regulatory state, our metabolism is not optimized. There are so many varied mechanisms that go on when the body perceives constant survival… that it actually goes into a protective mode and hinders the body from fat loss.” Ali Miller Top Takeaways: Stress is a major inhibitor of fat loss. How to manage carb cycling in harmony with the menstrual cycle and how carb cycling compares to metabolic flexibility. Different diets and fasting protocols must be tailored to meet an individual’s metabolic needs. Why ketones are crucial for regulating the brain in general and anxiety in particular. Show Notes: [6:30] Ali is a registered dietician with formal education in naturopathic medicine  [7:30] Ali practices functional integrative medicine in her practice, where she tests many of the body’s outputs to measure physical performance [8:45] Stress management and hormonal balance  [9:40] Ali’s book, The Anti-Anxiety Diet “Stress serves as the Achilles Heel to wellness” [10:30] The HPA axis, or Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenals, regulate the autonomic nervous system, determining sympathetic or parasympathetic state. [13:25] “When the body is keyed up for survival, it suppresses sexual hormones and it also suppresses the thyroid which is one of the main metabolic regulators of the body.”  [14:50] All stressors are like a wardrobe: only so much can fit. [17:40] How to do the The Four, Seven, Eight breath by Dr. Weil [18:50] Leptin is a hormone that crosses the blood-brain barrier and performs safety regulation regarding eating. [23:20] The result of Leptin deficiency  [24:45] Carb cycling  [26:50] “What I’ve found to be the most compelling argument for carb cycling is looking at the hormone cascades in the female body, and how leptin is demanded based on … the (phase of) female hormonal cycle.” [27:00] How to manage carb cycling in harmony with the menstrual cycle [28:40] Why are carbs preferable to fat in some instances? [35:30] “A carb cycle is intentionally, purposefully kicking yourself out of ketosis for a metabolic outcome. Whereas metabolic flexibility is determining where your carb threshold is to continue functioning as a hybrid.” [45:20] Different types of fasts: pure fast, fat fast, protein fast, and different uses for each [50:40] Ali’s take on protein [53:30] Ali discusses why animal protein, in particular, is vital [56:00] “In all of your food selection try to go closest to a whole food.” [58:10] Why ketones are crucial for regulating the brain in general and anxiety in particular --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.)

Elle Russ chats with Ali Miller RD, LD, CDE - Integrative functional dietitian, author of Naturally Nourished (2016), The Anti-Anxiety Diet (2018) and her newest book The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook (2019).  Ali Miller, RD is a Registered Dietitian with a contagious passion for using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment protocols and programs. Her Food-As-Medicine philosophy is supported by up-to-date scientific research for a functional approach to healing the body. Ali is a renowned expert in the ketogenic diet with over a decade of clinical results using a unique whole foods approach tailored to support thyroid, adrenal and hormonal balance.  Ali’s message has influenced millions through the medical community and media with television, print, and her award winning podcast, Naturally Nourished. Ali’s expertise can be accessed through her website: www.alimillerRD.com offering her blog, podcasts, virtual learning, and access to her practice and supplement line Naturally Nourished.    Website: www.alimillerRD.com

Ali Miller is back on Fast Keto! Ali is a powerhouse of knowledge on our the impact of real food nutrition on our physiological health. This fun episode is all about Ali's recipe for wellness through being well nourished! We talk all about everything from going back to school and making real food keto living work for out families, sugar and kids and how to find balance, to CBD oil, adaptogens, carb ups and hormones!  Lemon Lavender CBD Balls Recipe featured from The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook by Ali Miller, RD Integrative functional dietitian, author of Naturally Nourished (2016), The Anti-Anxiety Diet (2018) and her newest book The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook (2019).  Ali Miller, RD is a Registered Dietitian with a contagious passion for using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment protocols and programs. Her Food-As-Medicine philosophy is supported by up-to-date scientific research for a functional approach to healing the body. Ali is a renowned expert in the ketogenic diet with over a decade of clinical results using a unique whole foods approach tailored to support thyroid, adrenal and hormonal balance.  Ali’s message has influenced millions through the medical community and media with television, print, and her award winning podcast, Naturally Nourished. Ali’s expertise can be accessed through her website: www.alimillerRD.com offering her blog, podcasts, virtual learning, and access to her practice and supplement line Naturally Nourished. Lemon Lavender CBD Balls featured from The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook by @alimillerRD    Ali's new book: The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook FREE DOWNLOAD: Get Your Free e-Book on starting keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook Try the 28 Day Ketogenic Girl Challenge: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com   Special thank you to Fast Keto sponsors: Four Sigmatic: Try the Lion's Mane Coffee for yourself! Special offer for KETOGENICGIRL audience - receive 15% off your Four Sigmatic purchase. Go to foursigmatic.com/KETOGENICGIRL or use discount code KETOGENICGIRL at checkout Link to the study mentioned in the ad:  Improving effects of the mushroom Yamabushitake (Hericium erinaceus) on mild cognitive impairment: a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18844328) Butcher Box. September Special: Ground beef for life! New members will receive 2 lbs of ground beef for free in every box for the life of their subscription plus $20 off their first box by going to butcherbox.com/fastketo or enter promo code "FASTKETO" at checkout. Prior to beginning a ketogenic diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a ketogenic diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a ketogenic diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A ketogenic diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet]. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.  

Do you struggle with anxiety and/or depression? SO many of us do. Did you know that what and how you eat could help heal that? On today's show, I had to pleasure of interviewing Ali Miller. Ali is an integrative functional medicine practitioner with a background in naturopathic medicine. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, with a contagious passion for food as medicine developing clinical protocols and virtual programs using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment. Her Food-As-Medicine philosophy is supported by up-to-date scientific research for a functional approach to healing the body. Ali is a renowned expert in the ketogenic diet with over a decade of clinical results using a unique whole foods approach to a high fat low carb protocol. In today's show, we covered: -How Ali toes the lines between allopathic (traditional western medicine) treatments and naturopathic/functional treatments -Dietary ties to mental illness -Stress and the imbalances it causes -HPA axis dystfunction -The 6 "R"s of healing and health -Gut health and the neurotransmitters in the gut -Detoxification from a functional and dietetic perspective -How Ali uses ketogenic diets for healing, -Potential problems with zero-calorie sweeteners -So much more! Find Ali here:  IG Website (be sure to check out her new book, "The Anti Anxiety Diet." ) ----------------- Today's episode of EMBody Radio is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. Four Sigmatic provides the best in adaptogenic/therapeutic mushroom products. You’ve seen me post about this stuff on Instagram and IG stories all the time, and I wanted to take a sec to tell you a little more about them today. I started using them because I love adaptogens, and many of their mushroom products are just that – adaptogens. Adaptogens basically help you respond better to physical and emotional stress. I run a business, run multiple social media platforms that tie into my business, I’m a student, and I have a life outside of all that that I’m trying to live, so stress management is key. Mushrooms can also be used to help everything from your gut health to your skin. My favorites are the Lion's Mane Mushroom Elixir and the Mushroom Hot Cacao with Reishi... Be sure to listen to the whole episode to learn why ;). If you want to try Four Sigmatic products, use the code "EMDUNC" to get 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/emdunc.  --------------------------  Find me here:  Instagram Twitter YouTube My Website  

Today's episode features Ali Miller, author of Naturally Nourished: Food-as-Medicine for Optimal Health cookbook (2016) and her brand new book, The Anti-Anxiety Diet - which is coming out next week! Vanessa and Ali break down the connection between anxiety and gut health and what are some of the best methods presented in her new book to support the integrity of the gut lining to help with leaky gut (intestinal wall permeability) and how it all connects back to anxiety. Ali has a similar whole foods based approach to Vanessa and they talk about topics like sweeteners and keto and the gut, and so many aspects of mood and feeling calm and serene and how to optimize this through diet. Ali Miller is an integrative functional medicine practitioner with a background in naturopathic medicine. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and has contagious passion for food as medicine developing clinical protocols and virtual programs using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment. Her Food-As-Medicine philosophy is supported by up-to-date scientific research for a functional approach to healing the body. Ali's message has influenced millions through media with television segments, features in O!, Women's Health, and Prevention Magazine, her award winning podcast, Naturally Nourished, and within the medical community. Ali's expertise can be accessed through her website: www.alimillerRD.com offering her blog, podcasts, virtual learning, and access to her practice Naturally Nourished  

In part two of our episode with Ali Miller, RD from AliMillerRD.com we discuss considerations for cesarean births including: concerns for mom and baby, how to address these concerns with a food-as-medicine approach, vaginal inoculation, and tips for a speedy recovery! Ali shares her story of home birth turned hospital cesarean and how she took action to ensure optimal health for herself and her baby, Stella. It's a truly inspiring story! Because our conversation was jam-packed with resources to support those planning or recovering from a cesarean birth, we decided to split the episode into two parts. That way, you'll be able to take in all of this great information without feeling overwhelmed (in a good way!). Topics discussed in Part 1 (episode 69): Ali's story Her original birth plan and how that changed How she managed the change in birth plan (emotionally, mentally, physically) The differences between a gentle (or natural or family-centered) cesearean and a traditional cesarean Topics discussed in Part 2 (episode 70): Concerns of cesarean sections How to address these concerns with a food-as-medicine, functional medicine approach Considerations for mom and baby Vaginal inoculation and supplements Low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat diets during pregnancy and nursing How Ali feeds her toddler Ali's practice, cookbook, and services Ali's bio: Ali Miller is an integrative functional medicine practitioner with a background in naturopathic medicine. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, certified weight management specialist, recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in her field. Ali has a passion to create public awareness regarding the significant role diet plays in our overall health and believes everything we put in our body can contribute towards optimal health or dysfunction and disease.   Her Food-As-Medicine philosophy is supported by up-to-date scientific research for a functional approach to healing the body. Ali’s message has influenced millions through media with weekly television segments, corporate outreach and within the medical community, and named one of Houston's 50 most influential women of 2015. Ali’s expertise can be accessed through her website: www.alimillerRD.com offering a blog, podcasts, online learning, and access to her practice in Montrose, Naturally Nourished.     Enjoy the listen! Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher! Shownotes: AliMillerRD.com Naturally Nourished: Food-as-Medicine for Optimal Health cookbook Supplements mentioned on podcast: Upspring Well-Baby multi-vitamin (baby) Metagenics UltraFlora probiotic (baby) Nordic Naturals EPA/DHA (baby and mom) Systemic Enzyme Complex by Pure Encapsulations (mom) Basic Prenatal by Thorne (mom) S-Acetyl Glutathione with NAC (mom) 60 billion blend of Bifido and Lactobacillus-based probiotic and a wide spectrum blend of 20 billion strains (mom) Steph’s Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Handbook     Disclaimer Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.

In this episode, Stephanie interviews Ali Miller, RD from AliMillerRD.com to discuss considerations for cesarean births including: the mental and emotional side of changing your birth plan, concerns for mom and baby, and tips for a speedy recovery! Ali shares her story of home birth turned hospital cesarean and how she took action to ensure optimal health for herself and her baby, Stella. It's a truly inspiring story! Because our conversation was jam-packed with resources to support those planning or recovering from a cesarean birth, we decided to split the episode into two parts. That way, you'll be able to take in all of this great information without feeling overwhelmed (in a good way!). Topics discussed in Part 1: Ali's story Her original birth plan and how that changed How she managed the change in birth plan (emotionally, mentally, physically) The differences between a gentle (or natural or family-centered) cesearean and a traditional cesarean Topics discussed in Part 2: Concerns of cesarean sections How to address these concerns with a food-as-medicine, functional medicine approach Considerations for mom and baby Vaginal inoculation and supplements Low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat diets during pregnancy and nursing How Ali feeds her toddler Ali's practice, cookbook, and services Ali's bio: Ali Miller is an integrative functional medicine practitioner with a background in naturopathic medicine. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, certified weight management specialist, recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in her field. Ali has a passion to create public awareness regarding the significant role diet plays in our overall health and believes everything we put in our body can contribute towards optimal health or dysfunction and disease.   Her Food-As-Medicine philosophy is supported by up-to-date scientific research for a functional approach to healing the body. Ali’s message has influenced millions through media with weekly television segments, corporate outreach and within the medical community, and named one of Houston's 50 most influential women of 2015. Ali’s expertise can be accessed through her website: www.alimillerRD.com offering a blog, podcasts, online learning, and access to her practice in Montrose, Naturally Nourished.     Enjoy the listen! Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher! Shownotes: AliMillerRD.com Naturally Nourished: Food-as-Medicine for Optimal Health cookbook Supplements mentioned on podcast: Upspring Well-Baby multi-vitamin (baby) Metagenics UltraFlora probiotic (baby) Nordic Naturals EPA/DHA (baby and mom) Systemic Enzyme Complex by Pure Encapsulations (mom) Basic Prenatal by Thorne (mom) S-Acetyl Glutathione with NAC (mom) 60 billion blend of Bifido and Lactobacillus-based probiotic and a wide spectrum blend of 20 billion strains (mom) Steph’s Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Handbook     Disclaimer Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.