Resolving Acne, Psoriasis, And Other Skin Issues Using Functional Medicine

Jun 17, 2022

In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Elizabeth Boham, a physician and nutritionist at The UltraWellness Center, explores the powerful link between gut health and skin conditions like acne and psoriasis. She emphasizes how traditional treatments often miss the root causes, advocating for a holistic, dietary approach that eliminates refined sugars and dairy. Personal anecdotes highlight the emotional toll of acne, while insights into vitamin D's role in skin health underscore the importance of sunlight. Tune in for a refreshing perspective on skin wellness!

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ADVICE

Inside-Out Approach to Skin Health

Prioritize treating skin issues from the inside out, not just with topical treatments.
Focus on gut health, diet, and internal factors for lasting skin health.

INSIGHT

Gut Health and Acne

Topical antibiotics can disrupt the skin microbiome, increasing future acne.
Acne often originates in the gut, linking gut health to skin health.

INSIGHT

Dietary Impact on Acne

Refined and processed foods, high in sugar and carbohydrates, spike blood sugar and insulin.
These spikes cause follicular hyperkeratosis, contributing to acne development.

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Skin problems like acne, psoriasis, and eczema are often treated with over-the-counter lotions, creams, and potions or even with antibiotics. But while these options may reduce symptoms temporarily, they don't get to the root cause of the problem. In Functional Medicine, we dig deep to determine the underlying cause of skin issues, which often originate in the gut—treat the gut, and the skin clears up.

In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham, Dhru Purohit, and Dr. Todd LePine about the pathophysiology of acne, why diet matters for skin health, and how gut health is related to skin health.

Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing, she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing.

Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.

Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is board certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine’s focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring natural balance to both the mind and the body. His areas of interest include optimal aging, bio-detoxification, functional gastrointestinal health, systemic inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and the neurobiology of mood and cognitive disorders. Dr. LePine enjoys skiing, kayaking, hiking, camping, and golfing in the beautiful Berkshires and is a fitness enthusiast.

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Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:

Dr. Elizabeth Boham

Masterclass with Dhru Purohit

Dr. Todd LePine