Episode 513: Herbalism as Medicine with Guest Sajah Popham

Are you concerned about your breast health? Are you are estrogen dominant or have hormone imbalance? Do you want to stay proactive in breast cancer prevention? Are you looking to support breast cancer treatment with natural medicine?   This episode is for you, Ali Miller RD, discusses the hormone influence on breast tissue and breast cancer. She unpacks the three types of estrogen, the role of the liver and various metabolic pathways of estrogen clearance and how this impacts whole body health and cancer risk. Learn about herbs, foods, and supplements that influence estrogen metabolism and strategy for prevention and cancer mitigation. Learn about the various mechanisms of cancer fighting foods including anti-tumorigenic, anti-angiogenesis, apoptosis drivers, and metabolic modulating.    Learn about the importance of a low-glycemic diet, stress management, and movement in cancer prevention. You will be empowered with food-as-medicine, targeted supplement tools, access to functional labs, and lifestyle support.    Episode offerings: Test Don’t Guess! Understand your body’s hormone status and true risk association with a DUTCH panel    Save $50 off DUTCH Complete only $449 through October Use OCTOBER50 to save  https://alimillerrd.com/products/dutch-hormone-panel   Supplements discussed: Reset Restore Renew Detox packs Cellular Antiox BroccoDetox Calm and Clear Relax and Regulate Vitamin D Balanced Blend   FAM priorities: Broccoli seed/sprout, radish sprout  Cruciferous veggies ⅔-1 cup cooked 4x/wk Bile drivers for liver health: lemon, artichoke, dandelion, greens Ground Flax 1 Tbsp 3-4x/wk Citrus 3-4x/wk Pomegranate seeds or diluted juice as a spritzer Green Tea Garlic, onions, shallots, leeks Low glycemic diet Other episodes on this topic: https://alimillerrd.podbean.com/e/episode-313-estrogen-metabolism-and-breast-health/   Episode 280: Why You Need Estrogen | Naturally Nourished   Episode 281: Estrogen Concerns and updates on Estrogen Dominance! | Naturally Nourished   Episode 464: Thermography, Mammograms & Dense Breast Tissue with Guest Patricia Luccardi | Naturally Nourished Research studies discussed: Supplementation with flaxseed alters estrogen metabolism in postmenopausal women to a greater extent than does supplementation with an equal amount of soy - PubMed   Estrogen Metabolism and Breast Cancer - PMC   Dietary Natural Products for Prevention and Treatment of Breast Cancer - PMC   The effects of tamoxifen and its metabolites on circulating estrogen metabolites among pre- and postmenopausal women - PMC

How can I raise my ferritin levels? Should I worry about the estrogenic effects of Ashwaghanda? What the heck is going on with our beef? Are we all eating cell cultured dairy, eggs, and chicken?   In this September edition of Ask Me Anything, Ali Miller RD hits all your burning questions from whether or not you should supplement with iron for low ferritin, seeking root causes of low iron status, and understanding lab values. She covers the role of stress and gut infection on malabsorption and even touches on the connection of heavy metal toxicity with solutions. Next she provides all you need to know for stye treatment and supporting a healthy ocular (eye) microbiome including topical sprays and internal ways to support symbiosis in the body.    Learn about the role of ashwagandha on HPA-axis and cortisol as well as the estrogen receptor connection. Ali shares research on ashwagandha aiding in PCOS, PMS, and even breast cancer treatment. Finally, Ali takes on the industrialized food system in lab grown proteins including what they are, where and how they are being sold, and priorities in purchasing your protein!   Resources and links discussed: Join my Beyond Keto Community and become a member $49/month or $500/year Explore my Beyond Keto Community for 1 month $99 Comprehensive Wellness Lab panel  Force of Nature Meats    Naturally Nourished Supplements discussed: MultiAvail Mama Multidefense with iron Cellular Antiox Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic NanoSilver GI Immune Builder Whey Protect Calm and Clear

Have you ever used herbs as medicine? Are you curious about how plants work in the body and the various ways that herbs can be consumed? In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, Ali Miller RD interviews Sajah Popham of Evolutionary Herbalism and Natura Sophia Spagyrics. Sajah shares his beautiful perspective on how herbs can cultivate whole person healing as he unpacks their ability to calm to HPA-axis, clarify the mind, open the heart, and aid in connecting you deeper to your true self.    You will learn about various classifications of herbs and which plant Sajah first was moved by. Get empowered with his epic list of must-have herbs for an at home medicine cabinet and learn about Sapgyric preparations along with tinctures, infusions, teas, and topicals. Learn about the nuance of considering constitution and mechanisms when selecting herbs and how some serve as foundational tools whereas others will be more cyclical. This episode is packed with information and will have you excited to add a new herbal remedy to your supplement routine.   Links discussed in this episode: Sajah’s book Evolutionary Herbalism www.evolutionaryherbalism.com www.naturasophiaspagyrics.com https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/pages/the-spagyric-process Take courses with Sajah: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/home/online-herbalism-courses/     Top herbal recommendations: Wood Betony Milky Oats Lemon Balm Holy Basil Echinacea Chamomile Yarrow Oregon Grape Root Wormwood Boneset  You can shop single herb formulas at Natura Sophia Spagyrics   Naturally Nourished formulas that use herbs as medicine: Berberine Boost Herbal Immune Calm and Clear Adaptogen Boost  

Are you feeling like you are losing your mind as you approach menopause, perimenopause, or even in postpartum? Stress, fatigue, emotional dysregulation, brain fog, forgetfulness, adult ADHD…all can be seen as levels of estrogen and progesterone decline in the body. Ali Miller RD, walks you through the symptoms of perimenopause, the role of estrogen receptors on the brain and regions of impact as well as how hormones can influence memory, learning, neurogenesis, and serve as neuroprotective mechanisms to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.    In this empowering episode you will learn about tools beyond HRT in management of menopausal memory decline or perimenopausal ADHD including key nutrients and food-as-medicine focus. In the past 5 years the diagnosis of ADHD in women aged 30-50 has doubled, get ahead of the curve and start to harness your stress response to prevent burn out and focus issues while managing hormone symptoms.    Supplements Highlighted in the Episode: Relax and Regulate Calm and Clear Bio-C Plus vitamin C EPA-DHA Extra EPA-DHA Liquid Vitamin D Balanced Blend   Labs discussed: Dutch Complete Hormone and Cortisol Panel Naturally Nourished Comprehensive Wellness Panel   Podcasts and research articles featured: Episode 395: Testing Women’s Hormones: Saliva, Urine and Blood | Naturally Nourished Episode 485 Perimenopause Reset with Dr. Jen | Naturally Nourished   Beyond Hot Flashes: The Role of Estrogen Receptors in Menopausal Mental Health and Cognitive Decline - PMC  

Can green tea boost your memory? Is the matcha craze worth the hype?  In this episode, Ali Miller RD shares all about L-theanine an amino acid for stress resilience and tolerance with food-as-medicine and supplement support. She shares clinical research studies on the role of L-theanine in mental health and cognitive enhancement as well as physiological stress reduction (lower cortisol and secretory IgA) and improved sleep quality. Also in this episode, Ali unpacks how nervine and adaptogenic herbs can support stress resilience and tolerance while supporting memory and learning. She shares about the reformulation of Calm and Clear and how trace minerals are now present in each capsule with sea-derived magnesium sourcing. Leave with food-as-medicine ways to consume matcha, understanding of clinical dosage of L-theanine for results, and why stress regulation is key in your wellness. Links in this episode: Last call for Early Bird savings on Mentorship Naturally Nourished Academy Mentorship Calm and Clear has been reformulated! Check it out and use CALM15 to save (limited time offer) My favorite matcha Matcha Green Smoothie Matcha Chia Parfait Slice and Bake Matcha Almond Cookies Research studies discussed: l-Theanine, an amino acid in green tea, attenuates beta-amyloid-induced cognitive dysfunction and neurotoxicity: reduction in oxidative damage and inactivation of ERK/p38 kinase and NF-kappaB pathways - PubMed   How does the tea L-theanine buffer stress and anxiety - ScienceDirect   Effects of l-Theanine on Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Subjects: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study - PMC Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial - PMC L-theanine, a natural constituent in tea, and its effect on mental state - PubMed  

Are you in a real food rut? Do you struggle with meal planning? Are you overwhelmed with reading ingredients? In this lighthearted episode, join Ali Miller RD with guest Corey Dunn of the Modern Ancestral Mamas to get inspired to get back in the kitchen. Corey shares practical advise and mom hacks for making real food a reality. Learn about priorities in nourishing while giving yourself grace and how your real food game may be amplified or greatly simplified based on your season.    Corey and Ali chat on kitchen essentials for success, meal planning strategy, favorite recipes, and what pantry staples are necessary for real food meals in a pinch. This episode covers the recent Avocado Oil Expose and GRAS law updates as they discuss ingredient integrity as well as sovereignty in your food selections. Corey shares a down to earth positive perspective on making real food a reality for the family with a no fuss approach. Tune in for a fun listen and gain a couple new ways that you can get back into flow state with your food-as-medicine lifestyle.    Links in this episode:  Stainless Steel Slow Cooker Amazon.com: HOUSNAT Slow Cooker 6 Quart 10-in-1 Programmable Stainless Steel Pot | Multi-cooker with rice, yogurt, sauté and steam functions. Delay start and adjustable temperature: Home & Kitchen   Ali’s Favorite chef’s knife Amazon.com: Shun Classic 6" Chef's Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knife for Professional and Home Chefs, VG-MAX Core with Damascus Stainless Steel Cladding, Pakkawood Handle   Glass Olive Oil Spray Bottle Amazon.com: FLAIROSOL OLIVIA. The Original Advanced Oil Sprayer for Cooking, Salads, BBQs and More, Continuous Spray with Portion Control, Trusted by Chefs. Patented Technology. (Glass Bottle) (Golden Leaves)   Easy approachable ferment starts: https://culturesforhealth.com/ Use ALIMILLERRD to save!   Podcast episodes referenced: Episode 480: Stone Milled Flour vs Standard | Naturally Nourished Episode 414: Avocado oil vs. Olive Oil | Naturally Nourished   Connect with Corey Dunn: ForNutrientssake.com modernancestralmamas.com https://www.bonfire.com/store/for-nutrients-sake/ https://www.instagram.com/fornutrientssake/  

What is Beyond Keto? Have you gained benefits from a ketogenic diet such as weight loss, improved mental clarity, or reduced cravings but something just didn’t stick? A ketogenic diet can be very nourishing and diverse but it can also fall into a rut and become a total burnout especially if you don’t have a plan and truly fall off.    In this episode, Ali MIller RD, shares her exclusive monthly membership program Beyond Keto. She shares what’s included in the monthly membership, what to expect, the next couple of months of focus and challenges, as well as how members can address stress, hormones, inflammation and beyond with her functional medicine approach and guidance. Stay empowered and connected while you explore food-as-medicine and truly establish a sustainable food freedom you seek with Beyond Keto.   Beyond Keto Membership $49/month $500 annual membership (save $88) $99 Drop in month   Links in this episode: Beyond Keto Launch Call on 9/1/26 at 12pm CST RSVP with link! Explore my Beyond Keto Community for 1 month risk-free Join my Beyond Keto Community with monthly or annual registration   Podcast episodes referenced:  323: Ozempic, Wonder Drug or Too Good to be True? | Naturally Nourished Episode 403: The Will to Eat, the Will to Live & Ozempic Updates | Naturally Nourished Episode 483: Hot Take on Peptides | Naturally Nourished  

Have you heard all the benefits of a high protein breakfast but you aren’t seeing the results? Would you benefit more from intermittent fasting or a calorie restricted protein snack? Does your body feel food insecure or over-fed? Where are your insulin and leptin levels? Do you have fertility goals? Are you looking to fight a disease?    In this episode I’m going into the nitty gritty of fasting vs. high protein breakfast which is better for you! You will learn there are some positive health outcomes with both approaches. In order to get results it is really important to understand your health status, goals, limitations, and priorities, then you can set up experiments and learn from your results.    My new offering, Beyond Keto, is a community membership providing interactive support for optimal metabolic health and food freedom. Learn more here! NEED LINK   Links in this episode: Banana Bolt Smoothie Matcha Green Smoothie Chard Gruyere Fritatta   Studies discussed in this episode: Gut microbiome remodeling and metabolomic profile improves in response to protein pacing with intermittent fasting versus continuous caloric restriction | Nature Communications   Beneficial effects of a higher-protein breakfast on the appetitive, hormonal, and neural signals controlling energy intake regulation in overweight/obese, “breakfast-skipping,” late-adolescent girls1 - PMC   Intermittent Fasting and Weight Management at Menopause - PMC

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

Are you ready for your child’s back to school health screen? Looking for lunch box inspiration? Are you seeking natural solutions for nervous system regulation for your child? Would you like to ensure your household is ready for cold, flu, viral season and immune resilient?   In this episode Ali Miller RD covers priorities of packing a school lunch and favorite ways to power up with protein and produce. She discusses Stella’s fave Cool Kabobs and how she’s setting her up for success in the new school year. Ali talks about medical freedom and exemptions as well as how to feel confident at your pediatrician appointments. She shares the importance of letting go of mom-guilt and focusing on your assignment in this life as well as what works best for you and your family. Learn about key nutrients for immune resilience as well as ways to offset industrial toxins in the classroom and more!   Also in this episode:  Healthy Eating for Tweens + Stella’s 10th Birthday podcast  Priorities for Building Your Child's Lunch Start with Protein Ensure 2-3 colors from produce Greek Yogurt Dip Beet Hummus Super Greens Cube Low Carb Kids Lunch Guide Disinfectants in Schools Advocating for Safe and Effective Disinfectants at work and schools Air Doctor use code ALIMILLERRD for savings Preparing for Cold, Flu & Virus Season Immune Protocol Kids Essentials Bundle Bio-C Plus Cellular Antiox GI Immune Builder Making Medicinal Honey to Treat Cold, Flu, Virus Xlear Spray Elderberry Plus – Naturally Nourished - Ali Miller RD Herbal Ginger Syrup – Naturally Nourished - Ali Miller RD Medicine Cabinet Bundle Nervous System Regulation Somatic Ways to Regulate Stress podcast Calm and Clear Immunization Exemptions Naturally Nourished Episode 214 Genetic SNP Review and Medical Autonomy US Map with exemption types