Your skin isn’t aging because of time, it’s inflamed, dehydrated, and systemically damaged by the very products marketed to save it. Join me and renowned skincare innovator Dr. Barbara Sturm as we dismantle the conventional dermatology playbook and rebuild skin health from a foundation of anti-inflammatory science. We touch base on the gut-skin connection, how seed oils trigger inflammatory cytokines linked to skin cancer, and why your skincare ingredients matter as much as the food you eat.

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Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:15 Barbara & Gary’s Journey 03:39 Inflammation & Skin Health 08:23 Building Skin from the Inside Out 10:20 Amino Acids: Protein Building Blocks 13:54 Signs of Skin Inflammation 19:04 Anti-Inflammatory Diet Basics 20:18 Sunscreen & Skin Cancer Link 23:38 Dangers of Seed Oils 26:07 Simple Skincare Routine 30:52 Travel Skincare Tips 31:34 Sodium Balance & Hydration 36:51 Red Light Therapy Benefits 39:44 Minimizing Hormone Disruption 44:23 Reducing Inflammation 50:10 Gut Microbiome & Skin 53:10 Ingredients to Avoid 54:35 Supplements for ADD/ADHD 57:27 Protecting Eye & Skin Health 1:01:52 Thoughts on Laser Treatments 1:03:28 Using UVA/UVB for Natural Light 1:05:33 Whole Foods for Longevity

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