Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi Rachel Varga | 5 Key Areas of Health to Optimize For Radiant, Younger Looking Skin & The Surprising Link Between Air Quality, EMF's & Junk Light on Skin Health KKP: 745
Today, I am blessed to have here with me Rachel Varga for the second time. As the host of the captivating top 20 podcast, "The School of Radiance Podcast," Rachel's insights into skin care, rejuvenation, and holistic wellness are sought-after by listeners worldwide. Her role as an international clinical trainer for fellow Physicians and Nurses highlights her commitment to enhancing industry practices.
Beyond her luminous podcasting career, Rachel is recognized as a celebrity skin expert, a dedicated researcher, and a multi-award-winning author. With six academic publications in the fields of regenerative and aesthetic nursing, she continues to illuminate new horizons in the industry.
Notably, Rachel serves as an esteemed executive board member and peer reviewer for the esteemed USA-based "Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing Journal." Her contributions extend internationally as a valued regular contributor to the UK-based "Journal of Aesthetic Nursing."
Pioneering the fusion of functional slowing aging techniques, biohacking, and modern medical aesthetics, Rachel ushers in a new era of skin care understanding. She imparts the wisdom of deciphering our skin's messages about internal health, fostering a connection that leads to genuine transformation.
With a comprehensive approach, Rachel educates on non-toxic at-home skin care, hair care, dermal rolling, and in-clinic rejuvenation. Her influence extends to "The School of Radiance," where One-on-one sessions offer personalized guidance. Through transformative SkinCamps and The School of Radiance Membership, Rachel empowers individuals to radiate their most vibrant, magnetic selves.
In this episode, Rachel highlights the often-overlooked connection between environmental factors and skincare routines. Rachel emphasizes the detrimental effects of mold and heavy metals from the air on the skin, underscoring the need to consider these factors in skincare practices. She stresses the importance of maintaining clean skin through regular washing, drawing parallels between cleanliness and physical health and its symbolic value. Rachel introduces the concept of double cleansing, particularly in the evening routine, to effectively remove debris and pollutants. Plus, Rachel dives into various skincare topics, including nourishing skincare with moisturizers and peptides, water quality awareness, strategic rejuvenation methods, insights on processed foods and gut health, as well as EMF sensitivity and oxidative stress management, providing valuable insights and practical advice for achieving optimal skin health.
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[04:40] Environmental Considerations in Skincare: Cleanliness, Double Cleansing, and Expert Guidance
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Rachel emphasizes that exposure to mold and heavy metals from the air can impact the skin. This highlights the importance of considering environmental factors in skincare routines.
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Rachel emphasizes the importance of maintaining clean skin by washing it regularly. She suggests that cleanliness is essential for physical health and has symbolic value ("cleanliness is next to godliness").
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Rachel mentions the concept of double cleansing, particularly in the evening routine. This involves using two different types of cleansers in succession to thoroughly remove debris, pollutants, and makeup from the skin.
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She advises against blindly following skincare advice from sources like YouTube and stresses the importance of seeking high-level expert information.
[07:20] Nourishing Skincare: Moisturizers, Peptides, and Air Quality
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Rachel likens moisturizers to multivitamins for the skin, emphasizing that a high-quality product hydrates and nourishes the skin with antioxidants and peptides.
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She discusses the popularity of peptides in the skincare industry. She notes that while they may be trending in biohacking, they have been utilized in medical aesthetics and skincare for some time.
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Rachel advises against falling for trends and gimmicks, instead advocating for tried-and-tested skincare ingredients and practices.
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We explore the relationship between air quality and skin health, revealing that debris in the air can accelerate the death of keratinocyte stem cells, leading to premature aging.
[09:50] Water Quality Awareness: Purification Methods and Consumer Choices
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Rachel highlights the significance of purifying water due to potential contaminants, such as chemicals that kill microbes.
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She emphasizes the necessity of ensuring water quality, especially considering the various processes it undergoes before reaching consumers.
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Rachel mentions several methods for water purification, including reverse osmosis, alkalization, hydrogenation, structuring, and remineralization.
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She advises against drinking water from plastic bottles and suggests questioning the quality of restaurant water unless it's confirmed to be filtered or purified.
[20:50] Strategic Rejuvenation: Effective Methods and Conservative Approaches
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Rachel discusses various rejuvenation options, including skincare, microneedling, and dermal rolling.
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She emphasizes the cost-effectiveness of dermal rolling and highlights the importance of using peptides and other effective ingredients for collagen production and pigmentation reduction.
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Rachel suggests planning rejuvenation treatments carefully, considering home care and in-clinic options.
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She advises a conservative approach due to the potential risks associated with new or gimmicky products and procedures, advocating for thorough research and consideration of long-term safety and efficacy.
[27:40] Rachel's Insights on Processed Foods, Blood Type Diets, and Gut Health
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Rachel highlights processed foods as significant contributors to oxidative stress, citing ingredients like nitrates and MSG.
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She notes correlations between heavily processed meats and health issues such as colon cancer, emphasizing the importance of avoiding such foods to reduce oxidative stress levels.
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Rachel discusses the concept of eating according to one's blood type. She mentions the use of gut tests and nutrition tests to obtain a more specific understanding of individual dietary needs.
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She advocates for personalized approaches to nutrition based on individual gut health and metabolic profiles.
[42:50] EMF Sensitivity and Oxidative Stress: Grounding and Children's Health
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Rachel discusses a correlation between high oxidative stress levels and increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields (EMFs).
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Individuals with higher oxidative stress may be more vulnerable to the effects of EMFs, highlighting the importance of managing oxidative stress for overall health.
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Rachel emphasizes the significance of grounding by getting outside barefoot daily, which can help mitigate the impact of EMFs.
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She expresses concern for children's exposure to EMFs, mainly as they spend more time on technology and in environments with high EMF levels.
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