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

www.dryfarmwines.com/alimillerRD

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:

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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

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 rut. Tune in for real food, real talk, and real inspiration.

Links discussed in this episode: Join my Beat the Bloat Program launching 4/21/26

Naturally Nourished Beat the Bloat Supplement Bundle

Turmeric Roasted Cashews

Herb Roasted Nuts

Bacteria Battling Chimichurri

Marinated Cucumber Salad

Reset Restore Renew Detox Packs

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 infection and the gut barrier more damaged. In this episode, we unpack how the key formulas in the Naturally Nourished Beat the Bloat protocol can serve to support rebalancing the microbiome and repairing gut barrier for better skin health.

Ali shares the particular probiotic strains to consider in restoration and recovery post-cleanse as well as how to troubleshoot your gut cleanse for best outcomes. In this episode we discuss key nutrients for skin health with supplement and food-as-medicine solutions. Ali discusses the connection of detox and liver health to gut health and why this needs to be supported along with gut health. Learn about topical considerations for skin health to support barrier and microbial balance.

Links discussed in this episode: Join my Beat the Bloat Program launching 4/21/26

Naturally Nourished Beat the Bloat Supplement Bundle

Best probiotic for skin health Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic

GI Lining Support for Gut Barrier Health

Naturally Nourished Detox Packs to aid in liver health

Research studies referenced

Gut-skin axis: Emerging insights for gastroenterologists-a narrative review - PMC

Very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD): a therapeutic nutritional tool for acne? - PubMed

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 of plant minerals found in soil, humic and fulvic deposits.

This episode goes deep into how humic and fulvic matter can aid in cellular detoxification, intracellular nutritional balance, and even supporting an ideal electrolyte balance in your body. We cover other chelators and how they can drive mineral imbalances as well as the role of polyelectrolytes on cellular health. Learn how mineral repletion can aid in energy and metabolism while serving to get your body back into an ideal electrical charge. Ali and Caroline speak of these ancient God-given sources of nutrition as the solution to modern day insults of toxins while serving to nourish the body.

Don’t miss our Beat the Bloat Masterclass on 4/7! Grab your FREE Spot here

Join our April Beat the Bloat 12 week Gut Cleanse Register here

Use ALIMILLERRD to save 20% off BEAM Minerals www.beamminerals.com/ALIMILLERRD

Other links discussed in the episode:

www.mineralresetbook.com

https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official/

https://www.instagram.com/beamminerals/

https://www.facebook.com/beamminerals

https://www.youtube.com/@beamminerals

www.carolinealan.com

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 working against you. In this episode Ali breaks down medical studies on Blastocystis, the role of natural compounds and research that supports successful gut cleanse tools, and how she used her Beat the Bloat Protocol to support metabolic, skin, and immune health.

In this episode you will also learn about the importance of liver detox prior to and during a gut cleanse, the best diet to support a microbiome reset, and food-as-medicine to amplify results.

Don’t miss our Beat the Bloat Masterclass on 4/7! Grab your FREE Spot here

Join our April Beat the Bloat 12 week Gut Cleanse Register here

Beat the Bloat Supplement Bundle.

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 that most diets fail long term, with weight regain common within five years, and often much sooner with more aggressive interventions like GLP-1 medications or surgical approaches. In this conversation we explore who may benefit from protein sparing fasts, who should avoid them, where supplements fit in and how to implement this strategy. We also discuss research on autophagy.

Also in this episode:

• Beat the Bloat FREE Masterclass 4/7
• Beat the Bloat Program starts 4/21
• What is a protein sparing modified fast?
  • A Systematic Review of Evidence on the Use of Very Low Calorie Diets in People with Diabetes - PubMed
  • The protein-sparing modified fast for obese patients with type 2 diabetes
• What does a day of fasting this way look like?
• A protein sparing fast can be broken into 1 meal and 2 snacks or 2 meals or even 3 meals, but I typically do:
  • Coffee with Pure Collagen and ½ scoop Whey Protect with 1 Tbsp heavy cream (26g protein, 150 cal)
  • 1 jar FOND (15g protein 60 cal)
  • 6oz filet of wild salmon (300 cal 33g pro)
  • 1 jar of FOND (15g protein 60 cal)
  • Naturally Nourished Teas
• Thoughts on dry fasting or water fasting
• Does protein disrupt autophagy?
  • A high protein meal does not change autophagy in human blood
  • In Defense of Protein
  • Effects Of Oral Glutamine on Inflammatory and Autophagy Responses in Cancer Patients Treated With Abdominal Radiotherapy: A Pilot Randomized Trial
• Bone Broth benefits
  • Glycine Relieves Intestinal Injury by Maintaining mTOR Signaling and Suppressing AMPK, TLR4, and NOD Signaling in Weaned Piglets after Lipopolysaccharide Challenge
  • Curcumin induces autophagy, inhibits proliferation and invasion by downregulating AKT/mTOR signaling pathway in human melanoma cells - PubMed
• Who should consider PSMF and who should not?
• What supplements support PSMF?
  • Detox Packs
  • Multidefense
  • Relax and Regulate
  • Berberine Boost
  • Calm and Clear
  • GabaCalm