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By now, you probably know that we are completely veggie obsessed, so we want to share with you some of our favorite ways to incorporate more vegetables into our diets. Whether that's zucchini noodles or cauliflower pizza crust, we just want you to love vegetables as much as we do! Let's talk about some of the reasons veggies are such a func'ing important part of our nutrition, and why your mom was...

Let's get this out of the way: sugar is func'ing bad for you! But we're sure you know this already and are trying your best to keep your distance from it. So, this week we're going to talk about some of the places this deadly/addictive food is hiding, as well as some of the effects it has on our bodies. Can’t get enough FUNC YOU UP? Follow @michellemiller_msacn and @physiologicnyc for more functio...

Have you ever felt like your brain wasn't working perfectly? You're not alone, most of us have experienced brain fog at some point. Whether it is the inability to focus, or you feel like needing extra brainpower to complete a thought process. Let's talk about what brain fog actually is and what are some of the possible triggers that could have anyone feeling like their head is literally, in the cl...

Xenoestrogens are func'ing up our endocrine system so we want you to put on your best detective hat and find them! And we're going to tell you how. Let's talk about some of the effects Xenoestrogens can cause, where are they hiding *gasps* and a very helpful everyday tool to make sure you're not getting inappropriate levels of estrogen in your body ( https://www.ewg.org/) . Can’t get enough FUNC Y...

What we mean is that yes, it is "technically" a vegetable, but compared to let's say broccoli, corn has very little nutritional value. And we're not telling you to stop eating it altogether, we just want you to be aware that you're probably consuming a lot more corn than you realize. These days, corn is literally hiding everywhere from makeup to animal protein, not only in your Tuesday Taco tortil...

The Thyroid is located in our throat, and even though it is small it is mighty! Let's talk about what the thyroid is, why do we need it and what can go wrong with it. Did you know that every single cell in our body has receptors to take in the thyroid hormone? This is why the thyroid is so func'ing important! Because it can really affect our entire system. From energy levels, weight gain and every...

The ketogenic diet is trending for a good reason and we're here to review all the basics with you. Without getting too scientific, let's talk about what it is and the effects this diet has on our bodies. Is eating bacon and cheese every day good for you? The func it is. The way we approach keto (and really, any diet) is through real food and high-quality fats, so put your coconut oil away and list...

You're transitioning to a more plant-based diet. Congratu-func'ing-lations! But often with that change, comes a spike in your soy intake. So, this week we're going to talk about the good, the bad, and the unknown about soy. What are some factors you should consider before replacing animal proteins with soy proteins, what types of soy are ok to consume occasionally (spoiler alert: organic!), which...

If you dabble in the health world (and we think you do), chances are that you’ve heard of intermittent fasting. If you haven't, this week we're going to explain to you what it is and how it works. Along with all the health benefits that come with it and what's the "proper way" to do it. And we say "proper way" because there's really no black or white way of fasting, you just have to listen to your...

We hate to break it to you but you don't need to func'ing starve 5 days on a juice cleanse in order to detoxify your body. A green juice here and there is not a problem, but real food and supplements are the paths you should follow to detox properly. And we're gonna tell you all about it! From habits to pick up, to foods that promote detoxification and why only drinking juices is not the optimal s...

We don't like to guess, we like to test! So, this week we discuss the importance of blood testing and how we utilize this analysis to prevent diseases (not only to cure them). Even when your conventional blood panel tells you you're not sick, there are many markers that are often missed and could be the reason why you're not feeling your best. Can’t get enough FUNC YOU UP? Follow @michellemiller_m...

Most of us simply aren't getting enough ZZZs, so this week, we are going to tell you how to get the most efficient sleep. From what to do in preparation for a restful night, to when you should be going to bed. Let's get some func'ing zzz and talk about Melatonin, blue light, and sleep trackers! Mentioned in this episode: - Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/products/ - Sleep Cycle App: https://www.sl...

We've all been there before, asking ourselves why the 'func' do we feel so bad after a night of drinking and how do we make it better. Fear no more! Because this week we want to tell you all of our secrets to hack your hangover. Let's talk about the best way to prepare our bodies with food, how to choose your drink wisely and how to mitigate the effects of alcohol. Mentioned in this episode: - Bul...

WTF(unc) is gluten and why suddenly everyone is gluten-free? 1 in 100 people have Celiac disease, but way more people are choosing to avoid gluten altogether (including us!) for many different reasons. For some of us is brain fog, for others is stomach issues or body pain and inflammation. Let's talk about some of the effects gluten can have in our bodies, where gluten hides and why it wasn't such...

Gluten, dairy, soy, corn, and sugar. Should you be consuming any of those? How much and how often? Let's get func'd about how these foods make you feel. And try a little experiment to find out if any of them are responsible for your muscle pain, fatigue, or swollen knuckles... Can’t get enough FUNC YOU UP? Follow @michellemiller_msacn and @physiologicnyc for more functional nutrition and health or...

You've felt it before... the pressure in your chest and that feeling of burning coming up your esophagus: it's acid reflux! But why does it happen? Let's get func'd about the root causes of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), what makes it worse and what we recommend to help it. Can’t get enough FUNC YOU UP? Follow @michellemiller_msacn and @physiologicnyc for more functional nutrition and hea...

In our previous episode, we got func’d about probiotics and the gut microbiome. Today, we want to teach you how to feed those probiotics and encourage diversity in your gut with prebiotics. What are some of our favorite prebiotic foods, how to create a good environment for the good bacteria to flourish and why it’s so important to rotate the foods in your diet to achieve optimal gut health. Here’s...

100 trillion bugs make up our gut microbiome, and although we’re just starting to scratch the surface on how this “good bacteria” interacts and affects our overall health, we want to share with you what we know so far. Let’s get func’d up about probiotics! What they are, what they do for us, and how to flourish (and maintain) our gut microbiome through fermented veggies and supplements. Check out...

Iron is not only one of our favorite superheroes, but one of our favorite minerals as it’s an important component of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from our lungs through our bodies. This week, we talk about how important it is to have good levels of iron in your blood (spoiler alert: very important), tips for better iron absorption through foods and supplements, and why a parasite infection cou...

We never thought we'd use the phrase "expensive urine" but, we did. We're talking about nutrition through supplementation. The best way to get nutrients is with a healthy, diverse diet but, there are many factors that diminish the amount of nutrients in our food and our ability to absorb them. We're going discuss some of those factors and let you know what to look for when adding supplements to yo...

In conventional medicine, there are lab ranges for each blood marker that are going to tell you whether or not you have a disease. In functional medicine, however, the ranges are much smaller because the goal is to make sure you're at your optimal health, not just free of disease. In this episode, we talk about what you should be looking for and why functional lab ranges are important. It's time t...

One of our favorite supplements is Vitamin D. Most people know Vitamin D is good for your bones but it is beneficial in so many other areas of your life. Find out why you should be adding this supplement to your daily regime. It's time to get func'd up!

Let's talk about meat. With all the buzzwords out there; organic, grass-fed, pasture raised, it can get confusing trying to choose what's best for your body. Luckily, we can give you the lowdown in about 8 minutes. Let's get func'd up.