Autoimmunity rates are soaring, but is the conventional medical approach keeping up? Dr. Akil, a Harvard-trained MD and integrative medicine pioneer, joins Erin to break down why the autoimmune epidemic is accelerating (especially among children), and how most patients are being underserved by oversimplified advice or symptom-suppressing drugs.

Instead of masking symptoms, Dr. Akil shares his “T.I.G.E.R Protocol” - a comprehensive, actionable system to address the real root causes of autoimmunity, from toxins and infections to gut health, diet, and rest.

In This Episode:

• Surprising lab clues (like ANA antibodies) that can appear before autoimmune symptoms surface
• Dr. Akil's 5-step protocol that addresses the root causes of autoimmunity beyond just "healing the gut."
• Why stool pH is a hidden player in gut health, and how to create an environment that makes your body inhospitable to pathogens
• How sauna therapy and eating more broccoli sprouts can rapidly lower your toxic burden
• The underestimated power of mind-body practices to break the cycle of fear, stress, and symptom hyper-vigilance in autoimmune healing

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What's all the buzz about creatine? Should you be taking it? What benefits does it have, especially for women?

Erin welcomes back Angelo Keely, CEO of Kion, to break down the myths, facts, and powerful research behind creatine’s benefits. From muscle performance and body composition to cognitive health and hormone-related brain fog, you’ll learn why this widely studied supplement is gaining a ton of traction among women of all ages.

Is creatine actually safe? What about kidney concerns, bloating, or digestive issues? And how does it stack up against (or work alongside) amino acids?

Erin and Angelo tackle the big questions and will empower you to make informed decisions so you can decide if creatine fits into YOUR daily routine.

In This Episode:

• Why creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders (and why women typically see strength benefits without “bulking up”)
• How creatine supports cognitive function, especially during pivotal hormonal shifts like perimenopause and menopause
• The truth about bloating, kidney health, and other commonly misunderstood side effects
• How to determine your ideal dosage based on age, weight, and goals, and how to ease in if you’re sensitive
• The key differences between creatine and amino acids, and why they work better together

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https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/360-creatine

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If you’ve ever felt like your hormones are off, this episode is for you. Erin is joined by functional dietitian Nicole Antes, MS, RDN, to unpack a MASSIVELY overlooked topic in hormone health: the liver.

Together, they explore how nutrient deficiencies, alcohol, synthetic fragrances, and even your cookware may be burdening your detox pathways and leading to hormonal imbalances like estrogen dominance.

Nicole shares real-world client cases and practical strategies to support your liver, gut, and overall detoxification without expensive fads or restrictive cleanses. You’ll learn why liver support goes far beyond supplements, what your poop says about your hormone health, and how simple lifestyle swaps can make a profound impact.

This is the episode that connects the dots between gut, liver, and hormones in a way that finally makes sense.

In This Episode:

• Why non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is rising, even in seemingly healthy women
• How daily exposure to “low dose” endocrine disruptors like fragrance can disrupt hormone function
• The gut-liver-hormone triangle - and why pooping daily is essential for estrogen detox
• Nicole’s favorite supplements to support methylation and reduce estrogen dominance symptoms
• Smart, doable swaps for non-toxic living, from castor oil packs to cookware and water filters

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https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/359-liver-health

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