Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, Epigenetics

Addressing the Gut-Skin Axis: A Root Cause Approach to Chronic Skin Conditions

Sep 9, 2024

Dr. Valerie Gershenhorn, a top expert in functional dermatology, delves into the fascinating gut-skin axis. She discusses how digestive health significantly influences chronic skin conditions like acne and eczema. Insights on gut dysbiosis, the impact of stress, and innovative treatment strategies, including herbal remedies and dietary adjustments, are shared. The connection between oral health and skin conditions is also explored, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach to skincare. A must-listen for those seeking deeper skin health solutions!

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Dr. Valerie Gershenhorn emphasizes the critical connection between gut health and skin conditions, highlighting the need for a holistic evaluation of patients.

The integration of functional testing and targeted nutrition is essential in identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic skin issues effectively.

Establishing a collaborative relationship with patients enhances their understanding and management of health through dietary changes and lifestyle modifications.

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The podcast has been active since 2015, amassing over 200 episodes and more than 2 million listens. The speaker emphasizes the aim to present valuable insights from leading experts in functional medicine, epigenetics, and longevity through actionable content. The importance of listener support is highlighted, encouraging likes, honest reviews, and sharing episodes to further the reach of the podcast. Additionally, listeners can access episode transcripts, summaries, and research citations through a dedicated website.

Mucus Matters: Balance and Protection in Skin Health

01:19

Intro

3min

Gut Health and Skin Connections

22min

Herbal Remedies and Digestive Health Solutions

2min

Gut Health and Skin Connection

9min

Optimizing Gut Health for Skin Improvement

5min

Navigating Behavior Change in Chronic Care

8min

Innovative Approaches to Eczema and Oral Health Connection

2min

Linking Oral Health and Skin Care

16min

In this episode of New Frontiers, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald sits down with Dr. Valerie Gershenhorn, a leading expert in functional dermatology and a Clinical Team Member for Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, to explore the profound impact of the gut-skin axis and autonomic nervous system on chronic skin conditions like acne, eczema, and more. Dr. Gershenhorn shares her comprehensive approach, including the use of functional testing, targeted nutrition, and specific supplements to address the root causes of skin issues. Clinicians will gain valuable insights into how gut health influences skin conditions and practical strategies for discovering imbalances with GI-MAP testing, and how to correct these findings in clinical practice. This episode is a must-listen for those looking to deepen their understanding of the connection between gut and skin health. ~DrKF

Check out the show notes at https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ for the full list of links and resources.

GUEST DETAILS

Valerie Gershenhorn, DO, is a Clinical Team Member for Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory. She attended the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she graduated in the top 5% of her class. Dr. Gershenhorn then went on to complete an internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York where she became chief resident. After staying on for a chief residency year, Dr. Gershenhorn earned board certification in internal medicine. Dr. Gershenhorn completed her dermatology residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital and earned board certification in dermatology. She has been practicing dermatology since 2006. Dr. Gershenhorn feels aligned with integrative dermatology because she believes that the skin is a “check engine light” for what is happening within the body.

WellEnci https://wellenci.org/about-us

Email valerie.gershenhorn@diagnosticsolutionslab.com/

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR

Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory: Website

New Frontiers Listeners, elevate your patient care - download the GI-MAP Gut Skin Handout. https://tinyurl.com/5dedxavw

SHOW NOTES

GI-MAP by DSL https://bit.ly/2IEhVrS
GI-MAP Sample Report https://tinyurl.com/3jxa9d8z
OAp - Organic Acids Profile https://tinyurl.com/463ny5r2
OAp - Sample Report https://tinyurl.com/3puz5u9e
Study: High levels of Helicobacter pylori antigens and antibodies in patients with severe acne vulgaris https://tinyurl.com/wmhnwvpu
Dr. Julie Greenberg https://tinyurl.com/4tjcsb8n
Study: Filaggrin and beyond… (Includes filaggrin schematic) https://tinyurl.com/mudfumuv

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