The Healthy Skin Show

If you’re interested in a neat connection between nutrition and eczema, look no further! I came across this interesting study that begins to illuminate the histidine-eczema connection. If you’ve never heard of histidine before (or l-histidine), I’ll bring you up to speed in a moment on this really interesting amino acid. This isn’t a miracle substance by any means, but there is interesting researc...

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you’re on some variation of an elimination diet to help your skin. No matter how knowledgable you are, nothing will test your resolve like the holidays . The reason is that some people can easily become offended when you refuse to eat their food (no matter your health situation). In an effort to help you have a more enjoyable holiday (and ultimate...

Many of us with skin conditions don't know exactly what is going on. We often don't know our root causes, so we have trouble finding out why our skin is flaring up in various ways. I hope today's guest will help you.    My guest today is Ashley James, an entrepreneur, coach and podcaster. When Ashley was 22, she lost her Mom to cancer.  This loss was so great it caused Ashley to rea...

As you probably know,  psoriasis  is so much more than JUST a skin rash condition. That’s why looking at the psoriasis gut connection is crucial! In this episode: Study discussion looking at bacterial DNA found in blood of patients with psoriasis What form of psoriasis did this impact the most Bacterial DNA can trigger cytokines and other inflammatory markers Types of bacterial DNA found Where res...

Skin conditions can lead to feelings of powerlessness. In this conversation, I hope we can shift that.   My guest today is Kelli Tennant, Host and Founder of Ceremony Wellness. She helps women heal deeply through Functional medicine, Ayurveda and spiritual development. As an advocate for women, Kelli educates on the importance of speaking up, choosing yourself and living authentic in every aspect...

“How do I start reintroducing foods that I’ve eliminated without triggering a flare?” It’s a great question and one that my community has asked me repeatedly to address. The problem is that by blaming diet over and over — food fear is created. And let me tell you from personal experience —  food fear is very real (and awful) . Because your skin is like a sponge and requires so many nutrients, incr...

Modern human beings spend the overwhelming majority of our time indoors. According to the Environmental Protection Agency , Americans spend around 90% of our lives inside. That, combined with our fear of spending too much time in the sun, has led many of us to be deficient in wavelengths of light that are actually incredibly beneficial to our health.   Ari Whitten is a best-selling author, a nutri...

If living with skin rashes weren't enough, compulsive skin picking triggered by those rashes makes everything worse. It makes your level of shame go through the roof and can have a bunch of other unintended negative impacts on your life. This condition, known more formally as Dermatillomania, is on the OCD spectrum. And it can cause extra damage to your skin that goes beyond what the rashes w...

In today's world, germs are the enemy. We are constantly washing our hands, wiping down surfaces, and slathering on the hand sanitizer. But what does this over-sanitization mean for our skin and overall health? Maya Shetreat, MD is a neurologist, herbalist, urban farmer, and author of The Dirt Cure: Healthy Food, Healthy Gut, Happy Child (Simon and Schuster, 2016), which has been translated i...

Magnesium supplements are probably one of the most common supplements that people take. As I shared in Part 1 of this conversation , magnesium is critical for over 300 biochemical reactions in your body! It is important to convert Vitamin D to its active form. It also activates ATP (your body's energy currency) that I've discussed in a previous episode HERE . So yes, magnesium is critica...

Speaking about our genitals, specifically problems or rashes around them, can be really embarrassing and awkward. My guest today is here to break the stigma around talking about skin rashes in the genital area.   Dr. Jolene Brighten, NMD, is one of the leading experts in women’s medicine and is a pioneer in her exploration of the far-reaching impact of hormonal birth control and the little known s...

Have you ever tried spraying your skin with magnesium oil spray only to end up super itchy? Or maybe your skin feels like it burns… Magnesium is a pretty popular supplement suggestion. And so is this topical route! But there can be a downside to it. So the question is… is it normal to experience this type of reaction? And does it mean that you’re sensitive to something in the spray? In today’s epi...

Ricki teaches people to love their food regardless of how restrictive their diet is. She’s spent 19 years following an anti-candida diet and now helps people learn to cook, eat, and live well so that they can focus on healing and enjoying their lives. Through her programs and writing, she shares her passion for sugar-free, gluten-free, allergy-friendly recipes and healthy living. She has authored...

When the going gets tough, it can feel too easy to throw in the towel. You might think you're doomed and that nothing can help you. But the truth is, addressing your skin rashes and rebuilding healthier skin takes time… a lot longer than it does for other issues. And you need to know that so that you can manage your expectations. There's nothing worse than believing that the path forward...

Struggling with acne as an adult can be frustrating. What many people may not know is that nutrient depletion can impact the onset of acne later in life. My guest today offers some information about what to eat to try and reduce adult acne. My guest today is Autumn Fladmo Smith. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a minor in dance from the University of Montana. She has also danced pr...

While there can certainly be blessings on your health journey, there’s also a dark side. It’s not uncommon to hear people with eczema, psoriasis and other skin rash conditions share of about their  anxiety, depression and even thoughts of suicide . It’s important that we take an honest look at the emotional and mental toll that skin rashes can take on someone. The hope is that we can create awaren...

Chronic skin rashes can often lead to a vicious cycle of unpleasant feelings, which many of us don't want to deal with. My guest today will talk more about the different kinds of unpleasant feelings, and why being consumed by them can keep you from being your authentic self. My guest today is best-selling author, consultant, master clinician and media host, Dr. Joan Rosenberg. She is a cuttin...

Can aloe help quell the itch and reduce histamines? Some say yes! There are a number of reasons that people can experience super itchy skin. The most common assumption is high histamines which often drives someone to try a low histamine diet. Histamine isn’t always the root cause — issues like hidden infections and high estrogen can also play a role. But if you find that your anti-histamine isn’t...

Acne is typically treated with antibiotics, which can have an impact on the gut microbiome. My guest today will explain how, as well as suggest other potential solutions for acne. My guest today is Dr. Raja Sivamani, a board-certified dermatologist who practices at Pacific Skin Institute. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology at the University of California, Davis and Direct...

Can biotin -- one of the most common supplements used for your skin, hair and nails -- mess up your labs? Yep. It’s actually pretty alarming how many labs will be skewed from biotin supplementation. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the details on how much biotin can cause a problem, which tests can be majorly messed up, and what you can do to prevent biotin from skewing your labs. This way, you can...

Stealth infections (such as mold) are often overlooked in the treatment of chronic skin issues, both in conventional and functional medicine. My guest today shares how identifying and healing stealth infections can have a positive impact on skin (and other) issues. My guest today is Dr. Jess Peatross, a visionary for the future of healthcare. She is an expert in the field of stealth infections and...

I’m constantly seeking new information to share with you that will ultimately lead you towards skin rash relief. The past 18 months has been a whirlwind of consolidating information so that you can put pieces together than your doctor hasn’t considered. Boy, has that digging paid off! Today I want to share with you five things that you MUST KNOW that could help give you chronic skin rash relief. I...

Hormones play a significant role in skin health. Imbalanced hormones can manifest on our skin in the form of cystic acne, eczema flares, psoriasis flares, and more. My guest today will explain how hormones (particularly sex hormones) impact skin conditions. My guest today is Dr. Carrie Jones, an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormone...

As you probably know by now, your skin is VERY nutrient hungry. Deficiencies can be a root cause helping to drive dysfunction in your skin as well as skin rash flares. It usually comes as a shock when clients who eat a really fabulous whole foods based diet discover that they are nutrient depleted. There are a number of reasons why and I figured that I’d take a moment to answer one of the most com...

Chronic skin rashes are frustrating at any age, but they're particularly heartbreaking to see in young children. My guest today has some incredible tips to share about preventing and treating eczema (and itchy skin in general) in children. My guest today is Dr. Elisa Song, MD. She is a holistic pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mama to two crazy fun kids. In her integrat...