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If you just finished a round of antibiotics, you're on one now, or your gut has never felt the same since, what you do in the next four weeks matters more than almost anything else you can do for your gut this year. Functional medicine dietitian Nikki Yelton, RD, walks you through the exact four-step gut recovery plan she uses with her clients, plus the one probiotic strain most people have never heard of that antibiotics can't touch. YOU'LL LEARN: Why antibiotics wipe out your good bacteria along with the bad and leave an open window for yeast and dysbiosisWhy most people take the wrong probiotic at the wrong timeThe specific strain (Saccharomyces boulardii) to start on day one because it actually survives your antibiotic course. The full four steps with the exact timing and the "why" behind each.Antibiotics are not always the enemy! But what you do afterward decides whether your gut bounces back stronger or slides into years of dysbiosis. This one gives you the plan! *This episode is educational and not personal medical advice. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist, and never change a prescribed medication on your own. 🎉 GET YOUR ENERGY BACK [INSTANT FREE ACCESS]! How I help women over 30 reduce gut issues and fatigue by 50-100% in less than 6 months...without guesswork or elimination diets: http://nikkiyeltonrd.com/training-class RESOURCES & LINKS:  Training Class - Sign Up Here For Instant AccessKefir RecipeFood Toxins Episode #15Search Saccharomyces Boulardii on Fullscript (10% Off) Farm Match Farm Finder Near YouBone Broth Recipe FOND Bone Broth🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey! 🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching ☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details! ⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode!  💬 Let's Connect: Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout: 🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

Everyone seems to be on Ozempic or a GLP-1 right now, and if you have felt that tug of "should I be doing that too," this episode is for you. Functional medicine dietitian Nikki Yelton, RD, gives you the full, honest picture so you can make an informed decision, no shame, no judgment, just discernment. You'll learn what a GLP-1 actually is and why the weight comes off so fast, the gut side effects that get overlooked (slowed digestion, altered microbiome, and a predicted wave of dysbiosis, SIBO, and motility issues), why 30 to 40% of the weight lost can be muscle, which is a real red flag for women over 30, and why studies show most people regain about two thirds of the weight within a year of stopping.  Nikki also names the specific populations where a GLP-1 can truly make sense, shares what actually builds lasting metabolic health, and gives practical steps if you are currently on one. This is a nuanced, bold conversation about weight, muscle, gut health, and metabolism that most practitioners avoid.  This episode is educational and reflects Nikki's professional opinion as an RD. It is not medical advice. GLP-1 medications are prescriptions. Never start, stop, or change any medication without your prescribing doctor. Client stories are individual and results vary. 🎉 GET YOUR ENERGY BACK [INSTANT FREE ACCESS]! How I help women over 30 reduce gut issues and fatigue by 50-100% in less than 6 months...without guesswork or elimination diets: http://nikkiyeltonrd.com/training-class 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey! 🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching ☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details! ⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode!  💬 Let's Connect: Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout: 🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

Everyone online is telling you to lower your cortisol, but almost no one talks about what high cortisol actually does to your minerals, your gut, and your drainage pathways, or how to catch a stress response before it becomes a full flare. In this personal, behind-the-scenes episode, functional medicine dietitian Nikki Yelton, RD, shares exactly how she manages her own cortisol in real time and stops a flare before it starts. The 5 pre-flare warning signs to watch for: Sleep quality shifts before sleep quantity does (waking less restored, even with enough hours)A subtle digestive change that isn't a flare yet (sluggishness, heaviness, a little more gas)Sugar and carb cravings with more intensity than normal (a blood sugar and cortisol clue, not willpower)Low-grade emotional sensitivity or irritability that shows up before the physical symptomsA "borrowed energy" feeling, like pulling from a reserve that isn't thereWhy it matters: Sustained cortisol drains the foundations your body needs to heal and thrive. It burns through magnesium (the mineral behind ATP, blood sugar, sleep, and nervous system regulation), depletes B vitamins (B5, B6, B12 for adrenal function), and lowers zinc (gut lining, immunity, hormones). Elevated cortisol also slows gut motility, lowers stomach acid, and increases intestinal permeability, which is why a stressful month can show up as a gut flare two to three weeks later. Nikki's 6-step personal protocol for the pre-flare window: An honest stress audit (what am I carrying and overriding?)Back to minerals, magnesium first (electrolyte water, Baja Gold salt, Remineralize, transdermal magnesium at night)Deliberately reduce intensity (swap high-intensity workouts for walks, earlier bedtimes)Protect blood sugar like it's her most important job (protein at every meal, no skipped meals or fasting in a high-stress window)Actively move drainage pathways (lymphatic massage, dry brushing, castor oil packs, hydration, bowel regularity)The surrender piece, getting honest with herself and God about what she's holdingIf you feel exhausted, crave sugar in the afternoon, or notice your gut flares two to three weeks after a stressful season, this episode will change how you understand your own body. 🎉 GET YOUR ENERGY BACK [INSTANT FREE ACCESS]! How I help women over 30 reduce gut issues and fatigue by 50-100% in less than 6 months...without guesswork or elimination diets: http://nikkiyeltonrd.com/training-class Resources & Links:  📥 Free Drainage Pathways guide → https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/checklistMineral Mist Electrolyte PowderBodyBio Remineralize (nikkieyeltonrd for 20% off)Magnesium Goodnight Lotion Magnesium Glycinate by Metagenics on FullscriptBaja Gold SaltThis episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey! 🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching ☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details! ⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode!  💬 Let's Connect: Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout: 🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

📥 FREE: My Leaky Gut Smoothie Guide (calm the inflammation and get your energy back fast) → https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/formula Some of the "healthiest" foods on your plate are the ones damaging your gut. In this video I'm walking you through 7 foods that are marketed as healthy but actually harm your gut lining, drive leaky gut, and keep you inflamed, even if you eat clean and even if your labs came back "normal." Then I'll show you exactly what to eat instead so your gut can finally start to heal. This is all about food as medicine, and it's about eating MORE of the right foods, not fewer (goodbye, elimination diets)!  In this video you'll learn:  How leaky gut actually happens (the earthquake analogy that makes it click) The 7 "healthy" foods damaging your gut lining Why plant-based and gluten-free do not automatically mean gut-friendly What to eat instead to rebuild your gut and calm inflammation The polyphenol trick that can repopulate good gut bacteria My favorite leaky gut smoothie formulaCHAPTERS:  0:00 Some of the "healthiest" foods are wrecking your gut  1:00 Why gut health affects your whole body  3:30 How leaky gut actually happens (the earthquake)  8:00 Food #1: Stevia and monk fruit  11:30 Food #2: Vegan substitutes  14:30 Food #3: Conventional dairy  15:30 Food #4: GMOs and glyphosate  18:00 Food #5: Packaged gluten  19:30 Food #6: Seed oils and vegetable oils  21:00 Food #7: Lentils and legumes  22:30 What to eat instead for gut healing  25:00 The 3 Gs in bone broth  26:00 Your next step 🎉 GET YOUR ENERGY BACK [INSTANT FREE ACCESS]! How I help women over 30 reduce gut issues and fatigue by 50-100% in less than 6 months...without guesswork or elimination diets: http://nikkiyeltonrd.com/training-class Resources & Links:  Leaky Gut Smoothie Formula FOND Bone Broth Immunity Boosting Bone Broth Recipe (Homemade) Unflavored Equip ProteinNuzest Clean Clean Protein Best Protein Powder Roundup Best Diet For Leaky Gut 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey! 🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching ☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details! ⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode!  💬 Let's Connect: Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout: 🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

Ever wondered what it's actually like to be coached by me? In this behind-the-scenes episode, you'll listen in on a real response I sent one of my one-on-one clients after she found out she had fibroids in the middle of our program.  I walk through the connection between fibroids and estrogen dominance, why it is so often a liver and drainage issue rather than simply "high estrogen," and the exact next steps I gave her, from blood sugar and inflammation to reducing estrogen exposure and supporting the liver. In this episode you'll learn:  Why fibroids point to estrogen dominance (even when labs look normal) The liver's role in clearing excess estrogen How blood sugar, inflammation, and meal timing support hormone balance  Where hidden estrogens come from (meat quality, conventional dairy, personal care, plastics) Why drainage and the advanced liver phase come before gut healingWhat real, personalized, root-cause coaching looks like🎉 GET YOUR ENERGY BACK [INSTANT FREE ACCESS]! How I help women over 30 reduce gut issues and fatigue by 50-100% in less than 6 months...without guesswork or elimination diets: http://nikkiyeltonrd.com/training-class Links & Resources Mentioned:  New client application 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey! 🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching ☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details! ⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode!  💬 Let's Connect: Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout: 🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

What if a few extra servings of specific fruits and vegetables each day could add years to your life? In this episode, I'm sharing the research on eating 6 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, why it is one of the most powerful things you can do for your gut, energy, hormones, and longevity, and simple, realistic ways to actually hit this goal on busy days. In this episode you'll learn:  What a major 2021 study of 2 million people found about fruits, vegetables, and lifespan Why 5 to 6 servings a day is the sweet spot (and why only 1 in 10 adults hit it) The 5 reasons plants transform your gut: fiber, polyphenols, nutrient density, blood sugar, and hormones What actually counts as one serving 7 simple hacks to get 6 cups a day without overthinking it What to do if vegetables currently make you feel worseLinks & Resources Mentioned:  Phytonutrient Checklist (Download)Research: Fruit & Vegetable Intake on MortalityResearch: Polyphenols, Akkermansia, & Gut Health🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey! 🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching ☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details! ⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode!  💬 Let's Connect: Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout: 🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

Deb watched what she ate her entire life and showed up at the gym consistently, and she was still gaining weight she could not explain, still exhausted, and still not feeling like herself. In this conversation, she tells her own story: the decision to stop waiting for a doctor to figure it out, what her labs finally revealed, the hard first days, and what happened when everything shifted. I started working with Deb in 2018, and seven years later, this is still her way of life. Her message for the woman on the fence is simple: start small, give it 30 days, trust the process, and do not let anyone tell you it is just your age! P.S. Find Deb showing up for her purpose on Instagram: http://instagram.com/deborahwalshrealtor 🎉 GET YOUR ENERGY BACK [INSTANT FREE ACCESS]! How I help women over 30 reduce gut issues and fatigue by 50-100% in less than 6 months...without guesswork or elimination diets: http://nikkiyeltonrd.com/training-class 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey! 🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching ☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details! ⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode!  💬 Let's Connect: Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout: 🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

You can do everything right for your gut and still feel inflamed, bloated, and tired if you are overlooking one thing: your mouth. In this episode, I'm sitting down with Dr. Jonathan Levine, one of the country's leading oral microbiome experts and author of the new book Oral, to explore the connection between your mouth and the rest of your body. The mouth is the top of your digestive tract and the second largest microbiome you have, yet it is rarely part of the gut-healing conversation. You'll learn:  What "leaky gums" are and how they mirror leaky gutHow oral bacteria travel to your gut, brain, and heartWhy gum disease can fuel autoimmune flares like Hashimoto's and rheumatoid arthritisWhether to address your mouth before a gut protocolThe simple daily swaps that support your whole system.Dr. Jonathan Levine is an advanced restorative dentist with more than 35 years of clinical experience, the founder of Smile House in New York City, and the creator of mouth mapping, a diagnostic approach that connects oral health to whole-body health. GUEST LINKS: FREE: Dental Longevity GuideFREE: Oral Wellness RoutineWebsite: drjonathanlevine.comSmile House: smilehouse.coJBL NYC: jblnyc.comInstagram: @drjonlevine, @smilehousetribecaTwice Oral Care: twice.co (clean, microbiome-smart toothpaste)GLO Good Foundation: glogoodfoundation.org🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey! 🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching ☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details! ⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode!  💬 Let's Connect: Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout: 🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

If you are a woman over 30 and feel exhausted no matter how much you sleep, this video will help connect the dots. In this video, I walk you through the five hidden ATP energy drains I see over and over in women with chronic tiredness, why they accelerate in the 30 to 40 range and beyond, and the exact first steps to start rebuilding your energy levels today.  You’ll learn: ✅ Root causes of exhaustion in women  ✅ The two-way street of energy (ATP production vs. draining) ✅ Why women over 30 are often "under-blooded" and how to build your blood (oxygen delivery)  ✅ The mineral depletion equation: energy = nutrient supply minus stress demand ✅ How your gut can block the energy you are trying to absorb  ✅ How your hormones increase your nutrient demand after 30  ✅ The five things I would prioritize starting today 🎉 GET YOUR ENERGY BACK [INSTANT FREE ACCESS]! How I help women over 30 reduce gut issues and fatigue by 50-100% in less than 6 months...without guesswork or elimination diets: http://nikkiyeltonrd.com/training-class LINKS MENTIONED: • Total Tissue Cell Salts (Save 10%): https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/bestmade • Baja Salts: https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/baja • Remineralize Drops (Save 20%): https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/remineralize • Natural Shilaji (Save 10%)t: https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/Shilajit • Pique Teas (save 20%): https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/pique • Art of Tea: nikkiyeltonrd.com/artoftea • Best Mold-Free Organic Coffee (Save 20%): https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/purity  CHAPTERS: 00:00 Why fatigue over 30 is so common  01:00 Energy is a two-way street (what ATP is)  02:00 You cannot out-discipline a depleted body  02:30 Drain 1: You are under-blooded (oxygen and blood building)  05:00 Nitric oxide foods and beets for circulation  06:00 Heme vs non-heme iron and the coffee mistake  07:30 Drain 2: Mineral depletion (supply minus demand)  09:00 The 2 to 3pm crash and the green tea swap  09:30 Drain 3: Your gut is blocking your energy  11:00 Chew your food and heal digestion first  11:30 Drain 4: Chronic inflammation is stealing your energy  12:30 Stabilize blood sugar and remove seed oils  13:30 Drain 5: Hormones raise your nutrient demand after 30  14:00 Why not to intermittent fast when you are fatigued  15:00 The 5 things I would start today  16:30 You were made for more than running on empty 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey! 🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching ☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details! ⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode!  💬 Let's Connect: Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout: 🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

Have you ever felt caught between two worlds, conventional medicine that dismisses you and a wellness world that sometimes feels spiritually off? On one side, doctors who tell you your labs are "normal" while you still feel exhausted, foggy, and not like yourself. On the other, a wellness world that finally takes you seriously, but slowly starts pointing you toward practices that just do not sit right in your spirit as a believer. If you have ever wondered whether there is a way to heal your body that takes your symptoms seriously AND honors God along the way, this episode is for you. As a board-certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Registered Dietitian, and a Christian, I hold together two things the world likes to keep separate: real, rigorous science, and a deep trust in God as the ultimate healer.  In this episode I share, as my own personal conviction, how I navigate the murkier parts of the wellness world, what Scripture says about healing and discernment, a story about a client that will stay with you, and why I believe healing has an order, because our God is a God of order! 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey! 🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching ☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details! ⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode!  💬 Let's Connect: Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout: 🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

🎉 GET YOUR ENERGY BACK [WAITLIST]! How I help women over 30 reduce gut issues and fatigue by 50-100% in less than 6 months...without guesswork or elimination diets: Sign up here! If you're exhausted all the time and gaining weight despite eating healthy, your gut health may be the real root of your fatigue and weight gain. In this video, I walk you through 3 powerful signs your gut is driving low energy, stubborn belly weight, and hormone imbalance — even when your labs look “normal.” You’ll learn: Why you’re exhausted even after 7–8 hours of sleepHow gut inflammation causes stubborn weight gainWhy digestive symptoms are NOT “normal”Why calorie restriction often backfires What to focus on first to restore energy and metabolism When we stop chasing symptoms and start restoring gut health in the right order, everything shifts — energy improves, hormones stabilize, and weight loss becomes sustainable instead of exhausting. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey! 🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching ☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details! ⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode!  💬 Let's Connect: Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout: 🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

You're eating organic, drinking filtered water, and skipping the gluten, so why are toxins still creeping in and stressing your gut? Even that $8 avocado can add to your toxic load. In this episode, I'm sharing the hidden food toxins most clean eaters miss, and exactly what I tell my own clients to do about them first. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right with your food and still not feeling your best, this one is for you. I wanted to talk through this because so many of the women I work with are shocked to learn that even the healthiest diets can carry a hidden toxic load that weighs on the gut, liver, hormones, and energy. This is not about fear or living in a bubble, because we will never avoid every toxin out there. It's about simple, doable, evidence-based ways to reduce your daily exposure and support your body from the root up. I'll walk you through where these toxins sneak in and the small swaps that make the biggest difference. What You'll Learn Why even organic, clean eaters are still exposed to hidden food toxins (and why it's not your fault)The one type of meat that concentrates the most toxins, and the simple swap that fixes itHow fiber actually binds and carries toxins out of your body, plus the daily amount to aim forWhen buying organic truly matters, and how to use the EWG Dirty Dozen to save moneyBudget-friendly ways to eat cleaner without organic everythingWhy those tiny produce stickers are worth removing the second you walk in the doorThe canned foods worth rethinking, and the one kind of can to always tossA simple way to cut pesticide residue on certain fruits and vegetables in secondsBonus Tips:  Buy direct from local farms or a Farmer's Market. Many follow organic practices without paying for the certification. Wash EVERYTHING (including organic produce)! Grow your own food (such as a backyard garden or even a windowsill herb planter).Meats should ideally be "beyond organic." Choose pasture-raised, grass fed/finished and third party tested from a Regenerative Organic Certified farmer. Check out Farm-Match for a farm near you! Locate your nearest CSA and eat what's in season. Links Mentioned:  EWG Dirty Dozen list (the produce highest in pesticide residue)Force of Nature Hypochlorous Acid (All-Purpose)Produce Soak to Remove Toxins: Renovera🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey! 🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching ☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details! ⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode!  💬 Let's Connect: Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout: 🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

🎉 GET YOUR ENERGY BACK [WAITLIST]! How I help women over 30 reduce gut issues and fatigue by 50-100% in less than 6 months...without guesswork or elimination diets: https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/energyclass Gluten-free and dairy-free, but still bloated? You’re not alone. Many women remove gluten and dairy, hoping it will fix their digestion, but the bloating, inflammation, and discomfort keep coming back. Most people are told certain foods are the problem, but food sensitivities are often just a signal of deeper gut inflammation, not the root cause.  You’ll learn: Why gluten-free and dairy-free diets often only provide temporary reliefHow gut inflammation leads to more food sensitivities over timeWhy low stomach acid, enzyme deficiency, or dysbiosis cause bloatingHow functional lab testing can help your gut If you’ve been eating clean but your digestion still feels off, this episoe will help you understand why food elimination alone rarely solves the problem. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey! 🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching ☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details! ⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode!  💬 Let's Connect: Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout: 🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

"Do I test my gut or my hormones first?" I got this question from a woman in our community, and I loved it so much I had to record a whole note on it. If you feel like your hormones are running the show, the PMS, the mood swings, the weight that won't move, the hormonal acne, your instinct is to go looking for a hormone answer. In this episode, I share why I almost always start somewhere else: the gut. I walk you through what I see in my practice over and over, and how a stool marker called beta-glucuronidase reveals whether your body is recycling old estrogen instead of clearing it, why that creates symptoms that feel exactly like a hormone imbalance, and where deeper hormone testing like the Dutch test actually belongs. I also share my own story of clearing 18 years of cystic acne by healing my gut. If you've been chasing your hormones for years with no lasting answers, this short note will reframe where you start. Turn your eyes upstream!  🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey! 🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching ☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details! ⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode!  💬 Let's Connect: Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout: 🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

Creatine isn't just for gym bros, and if you're a woman over 35, it might be one of the most powerful supplements for energy, brain clarity, and hormone support. The catch? Most women are using it the wrong way and missing the benefits (or feeling bloated and quitting too early). In this episode, you'll learn what creatine actually does, why it matters more after 35, and the smarter way to use it, including the surprising "2 BFFs" pairing that takes your results to the next level. I'm sharing the 4 keys, the best seasons to use them, and the exact brands I personally use and trust. A must-listen for any woman over 35 who wants real energy and hormone support that's backed by evidence-based nutrition science!  🎉 GET YOUR ENERGY BACK [INSTANT FREE ACCESS]! How I help women over 30 reduce gut issues and fatigue by 50-100% in less than 6 months...without guesswork or elimination diets: http://nikkiyeltonrd.com/training-class Links Mentioned:  Thorne Creatine & Quicksilver Kidney Care on Fullscript (Save 10%)12 Tissue Cell Salts (Homeopathic Cellular Support)BodyBio Remineralize Drops (Favorite Minerals 15% Off)BodyBio E-Lyte (Favorite Electrolytes 15% Off)Let’s Customize a Supplement Plan Tailored to You Free Downloads: Detox and Drainage Pathways Checklist🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey! 🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching ☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details! ⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode!  💬 Let's Connect: Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout: 🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...