The Functional Alignment Podcast

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...

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 mo...

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 s...

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 pha...

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 Our...

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 tec...

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 exp...

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.

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!

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

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 Ins...