The Healthy Skin Show

I’ve long found that  psoriasis  clients have connections to gut and liver issues even if they have absolutely no symptoms. Because I’ve mentioned before that there are  16 root causes of chronic skin rash conditions  like psoriasis,  what I’m about to share with you pretty mind-blowing ! I stumbled across a  paper in a major dermatology journal  that details some really incredible information tha...

Some vitamins and minerals have a key role to play in our skin health. Unfortunately, many of us are either slightly or very deficient in these nutrients, which can cause symptoms to manifest on our skin. My guest today is Chris Masterjohn, PhD. Chris earned his PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut in the summer of 2012. He served as a postdoctoral research associate in t...

If you feel like stress is one of the biggest factors driving flares, itching, and just generally making your skin worse, you aren’t alone. Stress is  one of the 16 root causes  I’ve talked about before that can drive and worsen skin rash conditions. You might not be able to cut everything that stresses you out from your life. But you can do something about the stresses that you can’t necessarily...

Skin rashes can lead to self-destructive patterns of behavior. We might isolate ourselves more and more to avoid judgment from others, leading us to give up healthy social relationships and activities. My guest today shares how to overcome these negative patterns. My guest today is Ali Shapiro, MSOD. Ali is the creator of Truce with Food®, host of the top-ranked podcast Insatiable, a holistic nutr...

Have you ever wondered if protein is good for your skin? For the record…  it is, especially if you plan on rebuilding healthy skin. And one thing that I’ve found working with clients is that many people aren’t eating enough protein. In fact, most people are quite surprised to discover just  how low (suboptimal) their protein intake is ! This macronutrient is critical not just for building healthy...

Eczema can cause hopelessness, especially when conventional treatments do not work. After years of stress and pain dealing with her son's eczema, my guest was able to not only put her son into remission, but also went on to create natural products specifically designed to soothe eczema flares. My guest today is Jennifer Roberge, the founder of The Eczema Company and the award-winning blog, It...

Eczema is a multifaceted condition. There is no single root cause that is the same for everyone. My guest today, a physician who put her eczema into remission, will discuss the impact on food, as well as the eastern approach to healing skin rashes. My guest today is Dr. Pamela Langenderfer. Dr. Pam is a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist who believes that food is the foundation to optimal healt...

If you’ve been really frustrated with that chicken skin (also known as Keratosis Pilaris), you’re not alone. There’s no medication for it, but there is a way to  get rid of KP naturally . There are a few important considerations though which I want to highlight for you today. I’m sure your doctor has really only said that this is a skin problem. But the truth is,  Keratosis Pilaris is actually a s...

Living with skin rashes is hell. You’ve probably heard my say this before, but you may not know my personal journey overcoming Dyshidrotic Eczema. Dyshidrotic eczema can affect both the palms of your hands as well as the feet. Fortunately, I only had it on my palms. But that said, it drastically changed the quality of my life and my understanding of what it is like to live with chronic skin rashes...

Finding the root cause of a chronic skin condition is hard work, especially since many conventional doctors simply prescribe steroids instead of digging deeper. My guest today will talk more about the possible root causes associated with skin rashes. My guest today is Dr. Jerry Bailey. Dr. Jerry is a guy's guy; a Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, Functional Medicine Doctor, and dad to two boys.  ...

If you’ve ever been vulnerable enough to share some pretty embarrassing details of what’s going on with your skin, you’ve probably gotten a lot of comments and advice that you really didn’t ask for. Especially when some people have very firm (ahem… pushy) beliefs that dictate that there’s just ONE WAY to solve your problem. I’ll bet you may have regretted sharing. Living with chronic skin rashes c...

Chronic skin rashes can be isolating. We often want to shut ourselves away and hide to prevent embarrassment and judgment. My guest today is Steph Gaudreau. Steph believes women have the right to be strong and take up space because the world needs our voices.   She's a nutritional therapy consultant, strength coach, best-selling author, podcaster, and Lord of the Rings nerd. Steph lives in Sa...

Have you been told to try an elimination diet to help your skin rashes? Or maybe you’ve been told to try some sort of diet that’s specific to your skin condition. (Yes, there is an  Eczema  Diet and a  Psoriasis  Diet out there.) The problem is that while these diet can be helpful for some, not everyone gets better. Some people get worse. And some unfortunately get pushed to eliminate more and mor...

Lyme disease is the fastest growing infectious disease in the world, yet so many people have symptoms and go undiagnosed. My guest is here to shed some light on this disturbingly common condition. My guest today is Dr. Ingels, ND, FAAEM, a respected leader in natural medicine with more than 28 years experience in the healthcare field. He is Board certified in Integrated Pediatrics and a Fellow of...

Have you ever wished that a doctor would spend more time asking you questions? Or maybe you’ve found the exact opposite — you tend to end up basically word vomiting all over your practitioner without letting them get a word in edgewise? It’s normal to want to share lots of information and yes… generally more IS better. But doing it in a more systematic fashion can be easier for your practitioner t...

Perioral dermatitis is an incredibly frustrating skin condition because it is so difficult to treat. My guest today has some tips for reducing perioral dermatitis flares. My guest today is Dr. Sarah Villafranco, a noisy advocate for cultivating joy and health in everyday life. During ten years practicing emergency medicine, she observed the broad spectrum of human wellness and illness, and wanted...

The truth is that chronic skin rashes issues like  eczema ,  psoriasis ,  dandruff ,  rosacea ,  lichen sclerosus , etc. are complicated. You’re clearly not one of those lucky people who discovered ONE THING that made their rashes a thing of the past. I certainly didn’t experience any magical creams or potions when my eczema was in full angry monster mode! And it can be more frustrating when what...

Blood sugar imbalances can be hard to spot. And it might surprise you to learn that well-balanced blood sugar is important for maintaining healthy skin. My guest today is Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with Certifications in Acupuncture, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, and HeartMath®.   As the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, Dr. Ritamarie specializes in...

It’s not uncommon to feel really overwhelmed with what you should do with skin rashes that make you crazy. Most people have tried lots of creams available at the store as well as the things recommended by their doctor hoping to get relief. But at a certain point, you may find yourself questioning if there’s something more than the conventional route. Thoughts may begin to creep in as you start to...

Skin conditions in children can be very tricky to treat. Kids are different to adults and what works on an adult may not work on a child. My guest is here to help all you caregivers with questions about eczema in children. My guest today is Dr. Sheila Kilbane. She is a board-certified pediatrician who trained with Andrew Weil, MD in integrative medicine.   She works with families to find the root...

Living with skin rashes is exhausting. And it’s even worse if you struggle to sleep well through the night because of awful scratching (that wakes you up)! Before you assume that you’ve got something called adrenal fatigue, take a listen to today’s podcast where I explain why it’s likely NOT your adrenals. When you take a look at your fatigue puzzle from a different perspective, it forces you to a...

Seborrheic Dermatitis is an embarrassing, frustrating, persistent skin condition. My guest today is here to shed some light on seborrhea and how yeast plays a large role in the condition. My guest today is actually a returning guest, Dr. Alan Dattner. He is a board-certified dermatologist practicing holistic and integrative dermatology for nearly 40 years, helping patients who have failed conventi...

I loathe the phrase “liver detox” because it’s so misunderstood by most people. If you’re liver is struggling, it doesn’t need to be detoxed! Got eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dandruff and other skin issues? Your liver MUST be on your radar, but not the way the internet gurus talk about it. In this episode, I’m going to share with you how your liver actually detoxes on its own and what you need to d...

Many of us with chronic skin rashes are unable to find relief with conventional treatment and steroid creams. UV Light Therapy might be a welcome alternative, potentially able to reduce the immuno-inflammatory response in the skin. My guest today, Dr. Jared Jagdeo, is a board certified dermatologist in New York City who specializes in helping patients achieve their best skin.   Dr. Jagdeo focuses...

When you feel like you’ve tried EVERYTHING to stop skin rashes, it can be so frustrating that you want to throw in the towel. The idea of having hope that you can somehow solve this puzzle get dim. And before you know it, you don’t want to hear anything that could possibly help your eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dandruff, etc. I hope you enjoy this episode. It’s different than the rest, but somethin...