FUNC YOU UP!

We’ve lost count of how many times we hear our clients say things like “I honestly have a pretty healthy diet” only to start breaking down their daily snacks and… Newsflash: the natural color of yogurt is not pink, and there’s a very fine line between true protein bars and glorified candy bars. Your body doesn’t care you’re *only* giving it 100 calories of inflammation. So, let’s talk about preten...

It’s estimated that 55 million adults have some sort of arthritis and that number will only increase as the population ages. So what can we do about it, besides taking anti-inflammatory drugs every day for the rest of our lives? We know this is a systemic issue, so we have to have a whole-body approach to it. Let’s talk about how lifestyle choices and diet can enhance or decrease your arthritis sy...

What are you eating for breakfast? And before you say that you don’t eat breakfast and just get a latte on your way to work… FYI: that’s your breakfast, and not a very good one if we’re being honest. Let’s talk about why this meal is so func’ing important and some ideas to make your first meal of the day a success, whether you’re on-the-go or a VIP member of the brunch club. Mentioned in this epis...

It’s true, the gut starts in the mouth. So while we’re very concerned about our gut microbiome and how that impacts our overall health, it only makes sense that we also pay attention to the oral microbiome. Dry mouth, cavities, processed foods and alcohol. What do all of those have in common? Let’s get into that, and also why the func we should all be oil pulling. Mentioned in this episode: Dental...

If you suffer from adult acne, you have probably already tried the conventional route to get rid of it: Lotions, medications, and even antibiotics. But somehow, it always comes back. Func!!! But don’t lose hope, there’s actually a handful of things you can do on your own (without a prescription!) to try to get to the root of this problem. Let’s talk about the main causes of acne, why you break out...

We can tell a lot about someone’s health and nutrition status just by looking at them, their hands, and specifically, their nails. Vitamin deficiencies, poor blood sugar regulation, and even autoimmune conditions! Let’s talk about what our body might be trying to tell us if we have discolored nails, dark marks, ridges, or just can’t even func’ing grow them! Can’t get enough FUNC YOU UP!? Follow @m...

Do you ever find that you’re just not quite yourself right before you get your period? You’re emotional, exhausted, breaking out, and just look and feel your absolute worst. But it’s not really you, it’s your hormones that aren’t cooperating. Let’s talk about hormone imbalances, how can PMS manifest (spoiler alert: it’s different for everybody), and what are some ways you can support your body dur...

There are two kinds of people in the world: those who think they could never have parasites, and those who are convinced that we all have them all the time. Which one are you? Does your skin just start to crawl (no pun intended) when you think about bugs in your gut? Let’s talk about critters, how do you get them (spoiler alert: you don’t need to travel), how you get rid of them, and why you need...

Unfortunately, we live in a world where anxiety and depression symptoms are often overlooked and considered “normal”. And while we’re not here to talk about mental health, we want you to know that there is nothing func’ing normal about these symptoms; in fact, they might be a sign of something else going on with you. So let’s talk about root causes and why medication might be what you need, but mi...

So you are concerned you might have a leaky gut. Great. You’ve come to the right place! As you may know by now, we don’t like to guess, we like to test. So let’s talk about testing for intestinal permeability, how to repair your broken pipes, and why everyone should know what the status of their G.I. system is. Can’t get enough FUNC YOU UP? Follow @michellemiller_msacn, @do.nutrition, and @physiol...

If your body is a house and your gut is the pipes in it, a leaky gut is exactly what it sounds like. Your gut lining is literally leaking toxins, bacteria, and even food into the bloodstream. Just like any other pipe leaks. And that can lead to a number of symptoms that can vary from bloating to joint pain, and a lot more in between. But how does that even happen?! Do you need to call a plumber fo...

It’s time for your weekly grocery shopping, and when you get to the oil aisle, you’re like, “what the func should I get?!” Sound familiar? We know because we’ve been there too. Bottles vs. sprays; olive vs. coconut; should we even be buying coconut oil at all? Let’s debunk some myths and bring out some facts about the (very) overwhelming world of cooking oils! Mentioned in this episode: FUNC YOU U...

If you’ve been with us for a while you probably already know that it always comes back to inflammation. Ok great, but how the func do you calm the fire down? Let’s talk about 6 origins of inflammation. Including food, but also mood disorders, and a few other things you might not even have on your radar as being inflammatory. Can’t get enough FUNC YOU UP? Follow @michellemiller_msacn, @do.nutrition...

Hide your kids, hide your wife, because environmental toxins are pretty much everywhere and they are impacting our health in more ways than you can imagine. That plastic container you bring your food to work in? Yep! Your beautiful new couch? Definitely! Those cleaning wipes you use 10x a day? You guessed it! Let’s talk about harmful chemicals, what to look for, and why it really func’ing matters....

Beauty products are nice and all, but if you want shiny hair and strong nails, don’t forget to focus on what you’re putting IN your body, not just on it. There are so many things that impact our hair and nails that go beyond lotions. Let's talk about the aesthetic of our health, how the outside can give us clues of what’s going on inside, and why Biotin might not be all that you need. Can’t get en...

As many as 3+ million Americans have been diagnosed with an IBD condition, including Michelle. And although some of the symptoms might be similar to IBS, an Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a much more severe (and autoimmune) condition. So let’s talk about some ways to help you reduce this severe inflammation in your GI tract, from diet to supplementation, and everything in between. Can’t get enough...

Most of us have been there at some point in our life. We’re trying to lose weight, we sign up for the latest celebrity diet, it fails us, and we feel terrible about ourselves. But why do diets fail? And what are the mistakes people are making when dieting? Let’s talk about why all food groups are important, why calories are not the enemy, and why you need to stop juicing once and for all! Can’t ge...

We’re sneezing more, our noses are stuffy and our eyes are watery. It’s official: Spring is here! And there’s nothing like a hayfever to celebrate. But before you run to the medicine cabinet to grab your allergy medication, let’s talk about more natural ways to approach allergies and decrease histamine levels so you can actually, you know, breathe. Can’t get enough FUNC YOU UP? Follow @michellemil...

“I’ve been to 3 specialists and no one has been able to diagnose me, let alone cure me.” We have heard that more times than anyone can imagine. But here’s the thing: we’re not here to hear your symptom(s) and give you a pill for it so you feel better. We’re here to find, precisely, whatever the func is wrong with your system and actually cure you! So, let’s talk about the different aspects we look...

You wouldn’t assume so, but we get asked about memory loss all the time. After all, diet does play an important role in brain health. No, you don’t have to have dementia to forget why you walked into a room, but it’s definitely a sign that something might not be right up there. Let’s talk about some of the things that could be making us forget things and some of the steps we can all take to preser...

When we think about who we are and what makes us “us”, do we ever think about brain health? Our nervous system uses neurotransmitters to send messages in our brain and body. So, if there’s something not quite right with them… Yep, you guessed it, that will affect how we feel and how we interact with the world around us. Let’s dive into the big 4 neurotransmitters, explain what their specific roles...

Within the realm of functional medicine, the paleo diet is one of the most popular diets out there and it’s based on what our ancestors would’ve eaten during the paleolithic period. Was anyone baking sourdough at home 3 million years ago? We func’ing doubt it! So let’s talk about the benefits (and downfalls) of the paleo diet, what we believe can be taken from it, and why we don’t like to blindly...

Working from home is great until you realize it's 6 pm and you haven't eaten anything since you drank your coffee this morning. Oops! No surprise you were hangry during that meeting... Let's talk about the most common mistakes of the WFH life, why we should get blue light blocking glasses, and why skipping your lunch doesn't count as intermittent fasting. Can’t get enough FUNC YOU UP? Follow @mich...

Let’s get this out of the way: supplements can fail. You spend hundreds of dollars on them, you set a daily reminder, you take them religiously and you wait… to have more energy, to feel better, even to look better, and nothing func’ing happens! Your life goes unchanged and you’re almost quite literally just flushing your hard earned money down the toilet. But why does this happen? Let’s talk abou...

It's a whole different world down there, and Physio Logic's orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist, Dr. Vivian Zhang, is gonna help us navigate it. Yes, in case you didn't know, you too have a pelvic floor even though probably no one ever told you about it. So let's talk about anatomy, dysfunctions, the importance of breathwork, and why pelvic floor physical therapy should be part of your...