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How to fortify your body against environmental toxins | Ali Miller
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- Mar 5, 2026
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Summary
Are environmental toxins silently disrupting your hormones, mood, and metabolism? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Anna Cabeca sits down with functional medicine dietitian Ali Miller to reveal how everyday exposures—from microplastics to processed foods—may be driving anxiety, hormonal imbalance, and chronic disease. More importantly, they share how to fight back using targeted nutrition and practical lifestyle strategies. Ali Miller, RD, CDE, brings over a decade of clinical experience using food-as-medicine protocols to restore neurotransmitter balance, support detox pathways, and optimize metabolic and mental health. Together, she and Dr. Anna explore the profound connection between protein intake, gut health, neurotransmitters, and resilience in today's toxic world. As Ali explains, "Going backwards to whole real foods is one of the most powerful ways to support detoxification and resilience in our industrialized world." You'll walk away with simple, empowering tools to protect your body, nourish your brain, and reclaim your metabolic and emotional strength. You Will Learn: How environmental toxins like microplastics disrupt hormones and increase inflammation Why protein is essential for neurotransmitter production, mood stability, and anxiety prevention The powerful role of probiotics and phytonutrients in detoxification and cellular protection Specific foods that naturally increase dopamine, serotonin, and calm your nervous system Why glycine-rich foods like bone broth help reduce stress and support gut repair Practical swaps to reduce toxin exposure in your kitchen, clothing, and daily routines How breathwork, vagus nerve activation, and nutrition work together to reduce anxiety Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Post-pandemic health changes and rising anxiety 05:00 – Pr…