Is your child dealing with digestive issues? Want to know how to treat common concerns like constipation, diarrhea or belly aches naturally? Curious what digestion has to do with bedwetting? Tune in to hear us cover all things kids and digestion, from resolving infant colic to easing tummy aches to more serious conditions like FPIES and beyond. In this episode, Ali and Becki drill down on common digestive issues starting from birth through preteen and teenage years. Learn what to have in your fa...
Jul 11, 2022•51 min•Ep. 279
What exactly is the vascular system? What are the causes and risk factors for vascular disease? Are there natural approaches to prevent blood clots, atherosclerosis, and vein issues? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more as we take a deep dive into the vascular system. The vascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is made up of vessels that carry blood and lymph throughout the body. This includes our arteries, veins, and capillaries. Vascular disease can range from life...
Jul 05, 2022•57 min•Ep. 278
What exactly is the lymphatic system? What effect does it have on disease process? How do you stimulate your lymph? We answer all these questions and more in this deep dive episode all about the lymphatic system. In this episode, we discuss the function of the lymphatic system, location of lymph nodes in the body, and how you can optimize lymphatic function. Whether dealing with arthritis, skin conditions, or chronic fatigue, or just seeing stagnant detox function with fluid retention, this epis...
Jun 27, 2022•45 min•Ep. 277
Could you be B-Vitamin deficient? Curious about the different B family vitamins and what they do in the body? Want to know more about assessment for deficiency and supplementation? Tune in to hear a deep dive on B vitamins, from what they are and what they do in the body, how to get them in the diet, and when to consider supplementation. In this episode, we cover the 8 different B Vitamins and walk through each one, from symptoms of deficiency, to function in the body, to best food sources. B vi...
Jun 20, 2022•53 min•Ep. 276
Are you dealing with muscle weakness or fatigue? Struggling to lose weight? Looking to improve endurance and athletic performance? Tune in to learn all about carnitine, a truly unsung hero for weight loss, cardiovascular health, exercise performance, and even male infertility! In this episode, we discuss the symptoms of carnitine deficiency and review a myriad of research on the health benefits of carnitine. From improving exercise endurance to enhancing mood to boosting brain function, this nut...
Jun 14, 2022•37 min•Ep. 275
When it comes to weight loss, is diet or exercise more important? Is the often discussed 80/20 rule true? What about calories in, calories out? Tune in to hear us discuss the science behind the exercise vs. diet debate, whether your FitBit is accurately capturing calorie burn, and how to support sustainable weight loss! All too often, we see clients go hard on exercise and let diet fall by the wayside, or overeat to compensate for the calories they “earned”. In this episode, we unpack the myths ...
Jun 06, 2022•51 min•Ep. 274
Are you curious about preparing for pregnancy or birth? Want to know if you can still lift heavy or keep up your normal fitness routine? According to Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu, CEO and founder of BIRTHFIT, birth is the most athletic event of your life! Learn about preparing mentally, emotionally and physically for pregnancy and birth and how the conventional approach to fitness during pregnancy is all wrong. In this episode, we interview Lindsey about everything from mindset and following your i...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 273
How often are you eating fish? Are you confused about sourcing, quality, and how to choose fish? Does cooking fish at home intimidate you? Tune in to hear us discuss the myriad of benefits to fish consumption including improved mental health, brain development, eye health and decreased cardiovascular risk and unpack some of the common concerns about fish consumption. We recommend getting fish in the diet two to three times per week, but many struggle to make this a reality. In this episode, we u...
May 23, 2022•49 min•Ep. 272
Are you concerned about water quality? Want to know how bad bottle water is or how to assess the tap water quality in your area? Curious about the best type of home filtration system for your budget and goals? Tune in to hear us answer all of your burning water questions! In this episode, we take a deep dive into water quality. We discuss why water is just so essential to the human body and why you should care about where your water comes from. We cover why bottled water is a big fat NO, how mun...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 271
Are you dealing with dry eye, vision changes or concerned about eye health? Want to know just how bad screen time is and how to offset its impact? Curious about nutrients to support eye health? Tune in to hear us discuss the major drivers of eye stress and disease, nutrients to support eye health and even how to navigate screen time! In this episode, we cover current research on how blue light impacts circadian rhythms and even the physiology of the eyes! Learn how blue blockers and screen filte...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 270
If you caught last week’s episode recapping our Women’s Wellness Retreat, you’ll love this episode recorded live during the retreat! You’ll hear from some of our guests and fabulous volunteers on their highlights of the weekend, plus we answer questions live and totally unscripted! In this episode, we cover whether gluten is really that bad, how to support a teen with ADHD, and whether the MRT Food Sensitivity Test is meant to be followed forever. We discuss solutions for chronic pain, favorite ...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 269
FOMO Warning! Did you miss the Women’s Wellness Retreat we did a month back? Want to hear all about the flow of the event, the lecture content, and of course, the menu? Tune in to hear the rundown of our absolute favorite event to date, complete with all the feels and juicy details! In this episode, we do a full recap of the weekend’s events from the food to the daily movement classes to Ali’s lecture and building your personal resilience plan. We also love on our volunteers and some of our favo...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 268
Have you tried our Naturally Nourished Grassfed Whey? Curious about what sets a non-denatured grassfed whey apart from a whey isolate you might find at the grocery store or sports nutrition shop? Want to learn about the unique benefits of a minimally processed grassfed whey? Tune in to hear us cover an unsung hero of food-as-medicine, non-denatured grassfed whey! In this episode, we talk about the health benefits of grassfed whey, from weight loss and body composition change, to improving bone h...
Apr 19, 2022•58 min•Ep. 267
If you’re a regular podcast listener, you already know how much we love FOND Bone Broth! We might love it even more (if that is possible) after chatting with founder and CEO Alysa Seeland for this week’s episode! We talked about everything from her own health story and search for healing to how she stumbled on and fell in love with bone broth. After seeing bone broth change her own life and health, Alysa went on to create FOND’s ready-to-sip organic chicken and beef bone broth tonics that combin...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 266
Are you curious about the state of your gut health? Want to know what color your poop should be, how to resolve chronic constipation, or how to get through a stomach bug? On the fence about joining our new Beat the Bloat Program and want to hear more? Tune in to hear us answer all of your burning digestive health questions and to learn about this deep dive gut health reboot! We discuss the importance of gut health and the microbiome all the time and we know that digestive woes are one of the num...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 265
Do you deal with frequent UTIs or yeast infections? Feel like something is just “off” down there? Want to know what to do when you feel an infection coming on? Tune in to hear us discuss the risk factors for UTIs, yeast infections, and BV and to learn how to rebalance your vaginal microbiome. In this episode, we discuss the impact of our vaginal flora on hormone balance, fertility, STD risk and even cancer likelihood. Instead of antibiotics, diflucan or medications like Monistat that may throw t...
Mar 29, 2022•59 min•Ep. 264
Are you concerned about cardiovascular health? Want an in depth look at your individual biomarkers and risk factors? Just curious about taking things beyond a standard cholesterol panel? Tune in to hear us navigate our CardioMetabolic Panel along with interventions for common concerns such as elevated triglycerides, low HDL, high LDL, elevated hsCRP and so much more! If you joined us last week, we discussed heart health updates everything from how the heart works to myocarditis to improving endo...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 263
Are you curious about a functional approach to heart health? Want to know how to address common concerns such as arrhythmia, vascular health, and calcification? Concerned about blood clot risk and myocarditis due to the thing? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki walk through the cardiovascular system, from how the heart pumps blood to why the integrity of our vessels matters to heart disease prevention and more! In this episode, we cover all your burning questions on heart health and address them with...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 262
Do you struggle with cravings? Find yourself falling off your clean keto from time to time? Are you in need of a reboot of your habits? Tune in to hear us unpack the deep emotional and physical roots of cravings as well as how you can work to create new habits and patterns that are supportive of your wellness goals! In this episode, we address what is actually happening in the brain during a craving and how neurotransmitters play a major role. We discuss interventions for common imbalances such ...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 261
We know from last week’s episode that estrogen plays a vital role in bone, breast, vaginal health and more and that too little estrogen can be concerning. But what happens when we have too much estrogen? Tune in to learn about symptoms of excessive estrogen, reasons for estrogen dominance, and our thoughts on the various forms of estrogen replacement therapy. In this episode, we discuss risks of synthetic estrogen including pills, creams, vaginal rings, patches and more. Learn how to address est...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 260
We’ve all heard about the dangers of too much estrogen, from estrogen dominance driving PMS and undesirable symptoms to estrogen related cancers. But did you know that having too little estrogen can also be problematic? Tune in to learn about why you NEED estrogen from supporting healthy skin, to fertility, to bone health and beyond. In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the many roles of estrogen in the body and the ways that estrogen can become deficient well before menopause or perimenopause...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 259
Are you curious about the ongoing work of opposing medical mandates? Want to hear from someone on the inside of what is going on in New York? Curious what the research says about nutrients and COVID? Tune in to hear us interview Chris Masterjohn, PhD in Nutritional Sciences on his recent work standing against mandates in New York, how iron and arginine can help long haulers, the issues with vaccine “studies” and beyond! In this episode, Ali and Becki interview Chris about anything and everything...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 258
Did you catch last week’s episode on aging gracefully? Ready for more insight on how to slow down the clock for your body and mind? Tune in to part 2 to learn about the impact of hormones on aging, tips for reversing vaginal dryness and combating UTIs, and how fasting and sleep can have a huge impact on your biological age. In this episode, we dig into the impact of DHEA and pregnenolone on aging and quality of life and how supporting the adrenals can have a huge impact on energy and vitality. L...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 257
Are you starting to worry about signs of aging? Want to know what you can do to stay young in body and mind? Looking for solutions to support brain health, cognitive clarity, muscle loss and more? Tune in to part one of our two part podcast series on aging gracefully! While we can’t turn back the clock or outrun aging altogether, there are some simple diet and lifestyle tweaks that we can make to slow down the process and extend the number of healthy years! In this episode, we cover signs of ear...
Jan 31, 2022•57 min•Ep. 256
Today’s episode is all about the O. Should we be worried about this variant? Can you catch it if you already had the OG Rona? Anything we need to do differently to treat symptoms and avoid severe illness? With the newest variant still on everyone’s minds, we’ve compiled a bunch of listener questions about the big O. Tune in to hear us share updates on nasal and oral hygiene, testing, supporting your lymphatic system and more. In this episode, we cover all things on the latest variant and answer ...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 255
Today’s podcast guest, Lindy Bulsterbaum, lost 100 pounds and regained her health using a ketogenic diet. From her wake up call in 2017 to the first time she set foot in a gym to now waking up before the sun to get her workout in, hear about Lindy’s inspiring journey and how she has truly revolutionized her wellness! In this episode, we interview Lindy, a teacher, personal trainer and health coach on finding keto and transforming her health, diet mishaps, and how her keto has evolved over time. ...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 254
Are you dealing with nausea, heartburn, reflux or upper gut drama? It could be H. Pylori, a very common bacterial infection that affects upwards of 50% of the global population. Though common, left untreated H. Pylori can be serious, driving peptic ulcers as well as progression into stomach cancer. Tune in to hear us cover diagnosis and conventional treatment as well as functional medicine approaches, supplements and food-as-medicine solutions. In this episode, we break down the symptoms, risk f...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 253
Are you over-restricting on keto? Experiencing fatigue, hair loss, or loss of menstrual cycle? Perhaps you’ve lost that “keto high” or have seen your thyroid numbers go off? Tune in to hear us discuss top signs that you are being too restrictive with your keto diet and how to tweak your intake for best results. In this episode, we cover both behavioral and physical signs that something is off in your body when doing keto. From hair loss to clock-watching your fast, to insomnia and mood swings, k...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 252
Is turmeric really worth all the hype? What about the concerns for oxalates and anti-nutrients? Should we supplement with turmeric and does formulation matter? Tune in to hear us break down the benefits of curcumin in human studies and discuss the potential drawbacks of this amazing natural compound. In this episode, we take a deep dive into inflammation as a whole, from labs to monitor to why anti-inflammatory drugs can be problematic. We discuss the myriad of benefits of curcumin in heart heal...
Dec 27, 2021•58 min•Ep. 251
Did you miss our Women’s Wellness Workshop? Want to get in on the fun and hear about this amazing event? Curious if we’ll be doing another one? Tune in to hear us recap the entire event, from the menu to the breakout stations to the lecture content and more! In this episode we break down the concepts of fortitude and fluidity and why we all could use a little more of both these days. Hear Ali’s top tips on immune resilience (and the latest megatron schmariant), tools for coping with stress, and ...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 250
