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Get ready to cover a lot of ground with Ali Miller RD. In this July edition of Ask Me Anything, she covers the impact of fasting on adrenal fatigue and how cortisol influences blood sugar. You will learn considerations of fasting windows and pros/cons. Ali covers H. Pylori 101 and how you may be at risk for this infection, how you don’t want to ignore treatment, but that it doesn’t have to be zero...

When Ali shut down her Houston clinic and went virtual she was warned she was walking away from a legacy, but instead of slowing down, things kept growing. In this episode Ali talks about food-as-medicine chef collabs, her contract with MD Anderson for a stage 3 breast cancer research study, and moving to Austin in 2017. It was at this time that Ali signed the book deal for The Anti-Anxiety Diet a...

Have you ever wondered about how Naturally Nourished got started or wanted to learn more about Ali and her background? In this reflective episode Ali is interviewed by her husband and COO of Naturally Nourished, Brady Miller. They go deep into the making of the company and how Ali found her passion for food-as-medicine in this two part 500th episode celebration. In part one of this epic deep dive,...

Do you know your Butyrate status and why it matters? In this episode, Ali Miller RD, digs into short chain fatty acids and metabolites in the colon with a big emphasis on butyrate. This beneficial compound provides energy for the body while reducing inflammation, protecting your gut barrier, and improving colon cell health. With the rate of colorectal cancer on the rise of 2% increase per year, we...

Join Ali and her daughter Stella in this interview episode on Healthy Eating for Tweens. You will learn about the importance of blood sugar balance, meeting ample protein intake, and pairing real food carbs for optimal mental and metabolic health. Ali and Stella talk about how smoothies can be a great source of food-as-medicine and some fave combos. Learn how many grams of protein you and your chi...

Grab your wired non-EMF headphones and go for a walk during this fun listen with Ali Miller RD. In this Grab Bag Q&A she covers the health benefits of copper, if sunglasses can cause more sunburn, and best ways to prevent sunburn and clean sunscreen. She also discusses non-toxic cookware and storage with up-to-date research on dangers of using aluminum foil as well as preferred cooking and sto...

Is mold the hidden toxin that is making you chronically ill? Racing heart, chronic congestion, anxiety, chronic fatigue, migraines, and even autoimmune conditions can be tied to mold exposure and issues with detoxification. In this guest episode, Ali Miller RD interviews Dr. Diana Stafford “The Detox Doc” about mold-related illness, remediation, and detoxification. Dr. Stafford shares her personal...

What do your annual lab markers mean and are you getting a thorough assessment of your health? In this podcast, Ali Miller RD, walks through 47 essential biomarkers in the Naturally Nourished Comprehensive Wellness Panel. You will learn about the status of your white blood cells and red blood cells, markers of chronic infection, anemia, and even indicators of parasite activity. Ali will unpack in...

In this light hearted episode, Ali walks you through Summer Travel Essentials including how she and her family selects where they travel, the importance of ensuring ample time in nature, and the importance of moments of awe. You will learn considerations in restaurants and navigating menus for least toxicity and most nutrient density as well as supplement tools to offset the impact of indulging. L...

Spring is in full swing which means seasonal allergies are booming too! In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, Ali Miller RD digs into why allergies occur, conditions or circumstances that make allergies worse, and she unpacks a variety of solutions. In this listen you will learn about the connection of stress, gut health, and chronic inflammation on allergies, mast cells, and histami...

Can you do the Anti-Anxiety Diet as a vegetarian? What is the most important mineral for mental health? Why does blood sugar matter and what is the best diet to manage mental illness? What are some specific ways to manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions with food-as-medicine?    In this episode Ali discusses the food-as-medicine philosophy behind her international best sell...

Are you passionate about wellness but not sure if you can make a career out of it? In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, Ali Miller RD interviews Naturally Nourished Academy Mentor graduate and Ambassador, Ashley Atchison. Ashley shares her passion on gut health and women’s hormones and how she reversed her Hashimoto's Thyroiditis diagnosis with functional nutrition, lifestyle, and t...

In this Q&A grab bag episode Ali covers a range of questions in this Ask Me Anything from Are Greens Causing Inflammation in your body to her thoughts on Total Plasma Exchange, Ways to Support PRP and Regulate Inflammation, her thoughts on going back to school to become a RD, and so much more!   She also covers what she’s been loving eating in this Spring season and how to get out of a food ru...

The skin truly is the window of the gut with eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, hives, and even rashes connected to gut infection, inflammation, and leaky gut. This is acknowledged but not addressed well in the world of dermatology where patients will often be put on an antibiotic, antifungal, steroid or other prescription to bandaid the problem often leaving the microbiome more at risk for future...

Minerals play a key role in nearly every function of your body from structural health, to nervous system regulation, to energy production and beyond this episode unpacks how mineral deficiency can drive whole body imbalance and why so many people are dealing with deficiency. Ali interviews guest Caroline Alan CEO of BEAM Minerals and author or the Mineral Reset to learn more about ancient sources...

Blastocystis…what? You may not have heard of it but Blastocystis Hominis is a common parasitic gut infection that can wreak havoc on digestion, skin, and immune health. Did you know that 3-5 pounds of your body is made up of bacteria, yeast, parasite, and virus? This microbiome impact can work for you or against you and if you have high stress, eat at risk foods, and travel, chances are it is work...

In this episode, we’re diving into the hot topic of protein sparing modified fasting (PSMF) and why short, strategic “3-day sprints” can be a powerful metabolic reset. Ali shares how these brief hypocaloric phases may help accelerate body fat loss while supporting anti-inflammatory processes and increasing autophagy, the body’s natural cellular cleanup system.  The literature consistently shows th...

Are you perimenopausal or in your 30s-50s and your hormones feel off? In this guest episode with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar, Ali Miller RD digs into drivers of hormone imbalance and how women often find themselves in a state of overwhelm of overcommitment leading to overdrive mode. Dr. Jen shares her faith-based functional medicine pearls on ways to manage chronic stress as well as supplements and foods to...

Are ADHD and autism purely genetic and neurological, or could oxidative stress be a missing piece of the puzzle? In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, we unpack the growing conversation around how excessive oxidative burden and low antioxidant status may influence brain chemistry, behavior, and symptom expression. We explore how modern inputs like environmental exposures, dietary pat...

Are peptides the wellness world’s newest miracle, or just the latest overhyped biohack? With ads for injectable weight-loss solutions everywhere you look and wellness influencers calling peptides the holy grail, we’re taking a step back to unpack what’s actually going on beneath the marketing. In this episode, we break down what peptides are, what they do in the body, and why they’ve suddenly expl...

Have you ever heard of inositol? Could you be deficient and not even realize it? If you’re struggling with blood sugar swings, irregular cycles, anxiety, or 2am wake-ups, could this overlooked compound be a missing piece? While magnesium, B vitamins, and electrolytes dominate most wellness conversations, myo-inositol plays a critical role in insulin signaling, ovarian function, and neurotransmitte...

Have you tried magnesium but felt like it didn’t help—or even made things worse? Are you confused by all the different forms and dosages? In this episode, Ali and Becki break down how magnesium actually works in the body, why so many people think they “don’t tolerate” magnesium, and why form, dose, and context matter far more than most realize. We also share the full story behind the reformulation...

Are you gluten-free or not tolerating gluten and wondering why? Have you heard the sourdough craze and are curious about the differences of heirloom vs. conventional gluten grains? In this week’s podcast, Ali interviews James Brown or Barton Springs Mill about stone ground flour and heritage whole grains. In this episode you will learn about the industrial agriculture growing and harvesting proces...

In this episode, we’re digging into a topic that underlies everything we do in functional medicine but rarely gets the airtime it deserves: somatic ways to reduce stress. We step outside the usual conversations about labs, supplements, pathophysiology, and food as medicine to talk about what it actually looks like to regulate your nervous system in real life. Because while “reduce your stress” is...

This week on the Naturally Nourished Podcast, we’re digging into the newly released governmental nutrition guidelines. If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you know our core message has always been simple: eat real food. So imagine our surprise when these updated guidelines actually move closer to that exact philosophy, emphasizing whole foods, nutrient density, and fewer ultra-proce...