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 histamine response. Ali will connect cortisol drops to allergy flare with an exploration of adrenal insufficiency and chronic fatigue making conditions worse.

Learn food-as-medicine strategies, herbs and teas, and targeted supplement support to breath clearly and enjoy the blooms of spring once again. This episode also digs into allergies from grasses, mold, pets, and even diet as well as the importance of clearing the body from exposure with nasal rinses, leaving shoes at the doorstep, and other meaningful simple strategies.

Supplements discussed:

Adaptogen Boost

Bio-C Plus

Vitamin D Balanced Blend

Cellular Antiox

Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic

Recipes highlighted:

Zippy Toddy

40 Clove of Garlic Soup

Research studies discussed:

Cordycepin Suppresses Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin Expression via Blocking Caspase-1 and Receptor-Interacting Protein 2 Signaling Pathways in Mast Cells

Birch pollen honey for birch pollen allergy--a randomized controlled pilot study - PubMed

Sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout extract attenuates nasal allergic response to diesel exhaust particles - PMC

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas:

Stress Manager Supplement bundle

Anxiety Jumpstart Bundle

Naturally Nourished Teas

Caraway non-toxic cook and storage

Vibrant Blue Oils

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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 selling book, The Anti-Anxiety Diet. Learn about the cholesterol brain connection, how ketones impact oxidative stress, and why protein is key for optimal mental health. You will learn about key lab values to monitor, how to best manage your macronutrients, and food-as-medicine goals for mental wellness.

The Anti-Anxiety Diet use ANXIETY5 to save $5 off

Link to Stress Assessment Quiz

Stress Manager Bundle

Adrenal Rehab Bundle

The Anti-Anxiety Lab Assessment mentioned was buildout into the Naturally Nourished Comprehensive Wellness Panel

• Magnesium
  • Role of magnesium supplementation in the treatment of depression: A randomized clinical trial | PLOS One
  • Magnesium supplementation beneficially affects depression in adults with depressive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
  • Relax and Regulate
• MethylFolate
  • Assessing Effects of l-Methylfolate in Depression Management: Results of a Real-World Patient Experience Trial
  • MethylComplete
• Movement
  • Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials | The BMJ
• Gaba
  • GabaCalm
• Keto for Mental Health
  • The use of the ketogenic diet in the treatment of psychiatric disorders - PMC
  • Grab a Spot in my Virtual Keto Class to learn how to do a ketogenic diet with food-as-medicine

Sponsor for this episode:

This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at https://fondbonebroth.com/ALIMILLERRD.

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 targeted supplement support. Ali and Ashley talk about how important individualized protocols are and where even functional protocols can go wrong.

You will learn about key foods to incorporate in abundance for gut health, the importance of repairing leaky gut while eradicating gut infection, and the role of the liver for detoxification and hormone health. Ashley shares her learnings and experience in the academy as well as her favorite Naturally Nourished Supplements. You will feel inspired to turn your passion into an impact on others and to start to address your wellness by the root cause!

Links discussed in this episode:

Applications are open for the Naturally Nourished Academy Fall Enrollment: Apply here!

Learn more about the Naturally Nourished Academy Mentorship program here

Recipes and labs discussed:

Super Greens Cubes

Lemon Turmeric Ginger Shooter

GI Map Stool Test

Naturally Nourished Supplements discussed in this episode:

GI Lining Support

Relax and Regulate

Calm and Clear

Cellular Antiox

Beat the Bloat Bundle

Connect with Ashley at: ashleyatchisonwellness.com and @ashleyatchisonwellness on Instagram