Brief Bio: Esther Blum, MS, RD, CDN, CNS specializes in nutritional approaches to medical problems that may not respond to conventional treatments. Esther develops personalized meal plans and supplement regimes to optimize health by restoring systemic balance. Esther received a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Simmons College in Boston and is a graduate of New York University, where she received her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition. She is also a graduate of the Designs For Health Institute, where she received her certification in holistic nutrition. Esther is credentialed as a Registered Dietitian, a Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist and a Certified Nutrition Specialist. She has been featured on Dr. Oz, The Today Show, A Healthy You with Carol Alt, Fox-5 News, and The Isaac Mizrahi Show.   In this episode, you’ll learn: 5 Things dietetic school did not teach Esther about food (07:40) Vitamin supplements: good or bad (09:55) Why diets alone don’t work (33:25) 7 benefits of a gluten-free diet (20:48) 3 ways to get rid of gas & bloating (44:18) How to increase hydrochloric acid in the stomach naturally (40:54) 6 Signs you have an unhealthy gut and how to heal it (40:06) 4 Steps to healing adrenal fatigue (56:33) The link between nutrition and autoimmune disease (40:34) 5 Benefits of drinking bone broth (49:38) 4 Essential facts about your liver (40:06)   Bone Broth Recipe 6 cups of water 3 pounds of bone 1 tbsp. salt 1 onion 2 carrots 1 parsnip (optional) 1 stalk of celery 1 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar Directions Put the bones in the pot and pour apple cider vinegar and let it sit for 20 minutes. Then add the remaining ingredients and slow cook for 18 hours. Cook on low.   Connect with Esther: Website Facebook Twitter   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don’t forget to join our CEO Strength Waiting List to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted