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Naturally Nourished
Hosted by Ali Miller RD · EN
Welcome to the Naturally Nourished podcast - your resource for cutting-edge food-as-medicine information! Functional Medicine applied with use of food-as-medicine. Join Ali Miller RD as she navigate's you through nutrient deficiency, gut health, hormone balance, and optimizing metabolism through a keto reset. Each episode provides research supported approaches to optimizing your health and empowering you and your household.
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Episode 456: Creatine Considerations
Aug 4, 202500:36:19Tap to summarizeDo you need to be taking creatine? This episode explores the multifaceted role of creatine in the body, extending beyond its common association with athletic performance. From muscle strength and recovery to cognitive function, mood stability, and healthy aging, creatine plays a critical role in cellular energy production and neurological health. Listeners will learn how creatine functions in the body, who may benefit most from supplementation, and whether it has a place in daily wellness routines beyond the gym. The episode also covers considerations for dosing, form, and timing, along with potential benefits for women, vegetarians, older adults, and those dealing with neurological or mood disorders. Plus learn about food sources of creatine you can easily incorporate into your diet to reap the benefits. Also in this episode: Keto Reset Masterclass 8/29 Grab your free spot for exclusive savings! Keto Reset Program - Enrollment opens 8/28! What is creatine? How creatine supports performance and muscle gain Creatine and women’s health Creatine Supplementation in Women’s Health: A Lifespan Perspective - PMC Brain health and memory Effects of creatine supplementation on cognitive function of healthy individuals: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials Thoughts on fluid retention and creatine bloat Pure Collagen Whey Protect Can you get enough creatine naturally from the diet? Supplementation, form and dosage considerations Wild Foods Creatine - use code ALIMILLERRD for savings Sponsors for this episode: This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
Transcribe →Episode 438: The Vagus Nerve
Mar 31, 2025Tap to summarizeFeeling overwhelmed, bloated, or stuck in fight-or-flight mode? Your vagus nerve might be the missing link! This powerhouse nerve plays a key role in regulating stress, digestion, and even heart health. Tune in to learn why the vagus nerve is so essential, where it’s located, and how stimulating it can support your overall well-being. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of the vagus nerve and its impact on the nervous, digestive, and cardiovascular systems. Learn how to activate and support your vagus nerve with simple, research-backed techniques that can help you feel calmer, improve gut function, and enhance resilience to stress. Also in this episode: Episode 425 Navigating Neurological Health with Chiropractic Care with Guest Dr. Tony What is the vagus nerve? Vagus nerve dysfunction & potential symptoms What monitoring HRV can tell you about your vagus nerve Dr. Peter Staats & Vagus Nerve Stimulation Episode 394 The Human Electrical Force Review of non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (gammaCore): efficacy, safety, potential impact on comorbidities, and economic burden for episodic and chronic cluster headache Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation for COVID-19: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial (SAVIOR I) Lifestyle support for vagus nerve regulation 4-7-8 Breath 5 Reasons to Gargle Salt Water and How to Do it Naturally Nourished Episode 424 How Daily Walking Can Transform Your Health How EMF impacts the vagus nerve Naturally Nourished Episode 364 EMF and Cell Phone Radiation Food as Medicine for vagus nerve support Omega 3s Probiotics Choline Leafy Greens Lion’s Mane Mushroom Supplements for vagal tone GabaCalm Relax and Regulate EPA DHA Extra B Complex Vitamin D Balanced Blend Calm and Clear This episode is sponsored by: This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code NNPODCAST to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.
Transcribe →Episode 246: Mitochondria, CoQ10 and Myocarditis Updates
Jun 28, 2021Tap to summarizeWhether you are on a statin, dealing with arrhythmia or trying to conceive, you’re going to want to listen to this jam packed episode all about CoQ10! CoQ10 is an antioxidant that is produced endogenously (meaning it can be made in the body) that plays a vital role in cardiovascular health, prevention of oxidative stress, regulation of inflammation and fertility. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the difference between ubiquinone and ubiquinol as well as considerations for supplementation and best food sources of CoQ10. In this episode Ali and Becki break down the function of CoQ10 in the body from supporting the heart, kidneys and skeletal muscles to its essential role in preserving fertility in men and women and so much more. We also cover concerns for myocarditis and the shmaxxmine and how CoQ10 has shown improvement in this condition. Plus learn about CoQ10 rich food sources and why you need to be eating more organs! Use code COQ10PODCAST for 15% off your first bottle of CoQ10 Complex! Also in this episode: Episode 85: 3 Micronutrients: Asparagine, CoQ10, Zinc What is CoQ10? Micronutrient Panel The Truth About Ubiquinone vs. Ubiquinol and Bioavailability Benefits of CoQ10 Symptoms of CoQ10 Deficiency Why Statin Drugs Deplete CoQ10 Cardiovascular HealthThe effect of coenzyme Q10 on morbidity and mortality in chronic heart failure: results from Q-SYMBIO: a randomized double-blind trial Effect of coenzyme Q10 therapy in patients with congestive heart failure: a long-term multicenter randomized study Atorvastatin Decreases the Coenzyme Q10 Level in the Blood of Patients at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Effect of coenzyme Q10 on the incidence of atrial fibrillation in patients with heart failure Coenzyme Q10 in essential hypertension Coenzyme Q10 in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases: Current State of the Problem FertilityCoenzyme Q10 restores oocyte mitochondrial function and fertility during reproductive aging Coenzyme Q10 and male infertility: a meta-analysis Antioxidant supplements and semen parameters: An evidence based review Pretreatment with coenzyme Q10 improves ovarian response and embryo quality in low-prognosis young women with decreased ovarian reserve: a randomized controlled trial Neurological Health Coenzyme Q10 and neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders: relevance for schizophrenia Coenzyme Q10 decreases amyloid pathology and improves behavior in a transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's disease Energy & Exercise RecoveryEffects of coenzyme Q10 on arterial stiffness, metabolic parameters, and fatigue in obese subjects: a double-blind randomized controlled study The effects of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on performance during repeated bouts of supramaximal exercise in sedentary men Antifatigue effects of coenzyme Q10 during physical fatigue CancerCoenzyme Q10 for Prevention of Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity - Kenneth A. Conklin, 2005 Apparent partial remission of breast cancer in ‘High Risk’ patients supplemented with nutritional antioxidants, essential fatty acids and Coenzyme Q10 Partial and Complete Regression of Breast Cancer in Patients in Relation to Dosage of Coenzyme Q10 Coenzyme Q10 (PDQ®) - PDQ Cancer Information Summaries - NCBI Bookshelf FibromyalgiaOxidative stress correlates with headache symptoms in fibromyalgia: coenzyme Q₁₀ effect on clinical improvement Oral coenzyme Q10 supplementation improves clinical symptoms and recovers pathologic alterations in blood mononuclear cells in a fibromyalgia patient Coenzyme Q(10): a novel therapeutic approach for Fibromyalgia? case series with 5 patients Can coenzyme q10 improve clinical and molecular parameters in fibromyalgia? Increased oxidative stress and coenzyme Q10 deficiency in juvenile fibromyalgia: amelioration of hypercholesterolemia and fatigue by ubiquinol-10 supplementation MyocarditisExclusive: Athlete Who Recovered From COVID Facing 'Very Different Future' After Second Dose of Pfizer Vaccine Triggers Myocarditis • Children's Health Defense CDC Advisory Committee Will Meet to Discuss Reports of Myocarditis in Young People After COVID Vaccines • Children's Health Defense The protection of coenzyme Q10 against experimental viral myocarditis in mice Antioxidant effects of coenzyme Q10 on experimental viral myocarditis in mice Why You Need to Eat More Organs!Chicken Heart Skewers Peanut Butter Liver Pate Mini Meatloaf Muffins w/ Bacon & Caramelized Onions Organ meatballs (coming soon on youtube, subscribe to be alerted when it comes out!) Sponsors for this episode: This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted. Use code COQ10PODCAST for 15% off your first bottle of CoQ10 Complex! This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.
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