The Healthy Skin Show

If you’re interested in a neat connection between nutrition and eczema, look no further! I came across this interesting study that begins to illuminate the histidine-eczema connection. If you’ve never heard of histidine before (or l-histidine), I’ll bring you up to speed in a moment on this really interesting amino acid. This isn’t a miracle substance by any means, but there is interesting research that’s starting to explain the importance of protein in our diet (which you know I talk a lot about)! Low protein diets can have a negative impact on health AND your skin. Today’s episode will share with you how histidine may be a missing piece on your eczema and leaky skin journey! In this episode: Research on the histidine-eczema connection What is histidine (also more formally called l-histidine)? Food sources and supplements of l-histidine Can histidine supplementation increase histamine levels? Other nutrients needed to support histidine Quotes: According to the data, researchers found a dramatic improvement in eczema “similar to that of using mid-potency topical corticosteroids.” Histidine is an amino acid that is not synthesized or made in the human body. This means that you must consume it in order to have access to it.Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you’re on some variation of an elimination diet to help your skin. No matter how knowledgable you are, nothing will test your resolve like the holidays. The reason is that some people can easily become offended when you refuse to eat their food (no matter your health situation). In an effort to help you have a more enjoyable holiday (and ultimately burn fewer bridges), I want to share with you how to address diet restrictions after getting an invitation.  It does take some practice, but after 10+ years of living gluten-free, I can tell you that this approach works the majority of the time. There’s certainly no guarantee that someone will understand. But if you follow my lead, you’re less likely to create bad blood and hurt feelings. AND you might even end up with allies on your side. In this episode: How to handle invitations for the holidays when you’re eating a restrictive diet Why hosts can become offended by your diet choices (even though it has nothing to do with them) Why avoid last-minute announcements about your diet (and how to share what’s going on instead) How to deal with larger events like weddings or parties at restaurants Script for talking to the host (that minimizes hurt feelings & builds goodwill) Quotes: Though you and I might totally understand that you’re doing this for the sake of your skin or gut or thyroid or whatever… other people will not. Refusing food for the sake of YOUR health can cause hurt feelings. By approaching an invitation in this way, it helps your host know what to expect, not feel blindsided, and ultimately avoid embarrassment in front of other guests when you refuse to eat their food.Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

Many of us with skin conditions don't know exactly what is going on. We often don't know our root causes, so we have trouble finding out why our skin is flaring up in various ways. I hope today's guest will help you.    My guest today is Ashley James, an entrepreneur, coach and podcaster. When Ashley was 22, she lost her Mom to cancer.  This loss was so great it caused Ashley to reassess her life. She became determined to learn how to help others lead healthier happier lives. She is a massage therapist, Reiki Master, a master practitioner and trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy, Hypnosis, and coaching. When Ashley isn’t interviewing doctors and holistic health experts for her podcast or coaching her wonderful clients to achieve their life and health goals, she is spending time with her husband and son, enjoying the Pacific Northwest, exploring the Greater Seattle Area and cultivating her skills in the kitchen by cooking whole food, organic meals for her family. Join us as we discuss the fascinating story behind Ashley's skin rash, and the steps she took to heal. Are you working to find your skin rash root cause? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: Ashley's skin rash story How Ashley treated her skin rash Did Ashley use a topical cream on her armpit area? How did Ashley keep the affected areas dry? How to manage stress Quotes “I'm used to candida being in the vagina, or thrush in the mouth, or some kind of something in the gut. Those are my experiences with it. I had never had a candida infection or a yeast infection on my skin.” [4:59] “I have to be honest. The skin rash kept me honest and it helped me stay on track to really manage healthy blood sugar, and stress and sleep. I had to do all of that.” [9:50] "We get so habituated to stress mode that it becomes our new normal. I challenge you, all listeners, to create a new normal, become habituated to the healing mode. Relax, rest and digest and heal mode." [19:31] Links Find Ashley online Jen's appearance on Ashley's podcast, Learn True Health: Ways to Make Healthy Skin About That Skin Rash… Can It Be Candida? article Healthy Skin Show 043: Candida and Skin Rashes: A Hidden Root Cause Healthy Skin Show 052: Blood Sugar Imbalances And Skin Problems w/ Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo 7 Keys To Learn True Health That Your Doctor Will Never Teach You [Free Video Series]Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

As you probably know, psoriasis is so much more than JUST a skin rash condition. That’s why looking at the psoriasis gut connection is crucial! In this episode: Study discussion looking at bacterial DNA found in blood of patients with psoriasis What form of psoriasis did this impact the most Bacterial DNA can trigger cytokines and other inflammatory markers Types of bacterial DNA found Where researchers suspect the bacterial DNA came from Quotes: Out of the 45 total participants, 35.5% with with plaque psoriasis were found to have bacterial DNA fragments in their blood samples. In those with plaque psoriasis who had bacterial DNA fragments in their blood, inflammatory mediators (cytokines) were also significantly increased including Interferon Gamma, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF), Interleukin-1ß, Interleukin-6, and Interleukin-12.Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

Skin conditions can lead to feelings of powerlessness. In this conversation, I hope we can shift that.   My guest today is Kelli Tennant, Host and Founder of Ceremony Wellness. She helps women heal deeply through Functional medicine, Ayurveda and spiritual development. As an advocate for women, Kelli educates on the importance of speaking up, choosing yourself and living authentic in every aspect of life. Join us as we discuss the healing journey, and how to advocate for ourselves. Have you learned how to advocate for yourself? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: What you can learn through a healing journey Advocating for yourself (especially when you're used to pleasing everyone else) Detoxing products and relationships to free yourself from those shackles Learning how to say no (and how doing so can dramatically improve your life) Quotes “My body was trying to tell me to stop, to stop living for other people, to stop living inauthentically, to stop taking care of everyone else before myself, to stop putting everyone else's priorities and needs and ideas of what this world and this life is supposed to be like ahead of my own.” [2:58] “I do believe in working hard and trying to reach your goals and pursue your dreams, but that's different than trying to pursue perfection. Those are very different things. And once you're able to realize I am enough as I am, I am worthy of all the things that I want and desire, then you can start pursuing your goals and your dreams the way you're really meant to, not in this rat race, hamster wheel mentality that many of us are raised in.” [8:27] Links Find Kelli online Click HERE to download Kelli's FREE detox resource The Journey Within Journal Jen's appearance on Kelli's podcast, Ceremony Wellness: The Gut-Skin Connection Follow Kelli on Instagram | InstagramReady to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

“How do I start reintroducing foods that I’ve eliminated without triggering a flare?” It’s a great question and one that my community has asked me repeatedly to address. The problem is that by blaming diet over and over — food fear is created. And let me tell you from personal experience — food fear is very real (and awful). Because your skin is like a sponge and requires so many nutrients, increasingly restrictive elimination diets can put you on the path to nutrient deficiencies. And make you more socially withdrawn and food obsessive. Many can feel like a victim of food and like a constant failure (because you aren’t being strict enough). I’d like to offer a very different perspective on food fear. So let’s breakdown how many are ending up with food fear and some practical steps to start walking yourself out of this food restriction hole! In this episode: How you end up with food fear from eliminating food from your diet What happened when Jodi solely blamed food for her rashes What if it’s not food that’s triggering rashes (but something else)? Are food sensitivity tests helpful (or cause more harm)? My recommendations to begin reintroducing foods Quotes: Thinking that diet is the only thing you can change to improve your skin is a very dangerous and shortsighted idea. The book industry has focused so much on empowering people around elimination diets that it has inadvertently misled them to believe that the thing that will fix their skin is food. And that ultimately food is the enemy.Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

Modern human beings spend the overwhelming majority of our time indoors. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans spend around 90% of our lives inside. That, combined with our fear of spending too much time in the sun, has led many of us to be deficient in wavelengths of light that are actually incredibly beneficial to our health.   Ari Whitten is a best-selling author, a nutrition and lifestyle expert, and the founder of The Energy Blueprint. He has been studying and teaching health science for over 20 years. Ari has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, and recently completed the coursework for his PhD in Clinical Psychology. For the last five years, he’s teamed up with world-renowned scientists and physicians to develop The Energy Blueprint system, which is a powerful, evidence-based system for overcoming fatigue and increasing energy levels. Join us as we discuss red light therapy, and its possible benefits for our skin and overall health. Has red light therapy improved your skin health? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: What is red light, and why is it good for our cellular health? Is there a skin cancer risk when using red light therapy? Do we need sun exposure? Where to begin. Quotes “It turns out that light and specific spectrums or wavelengths of light are profoundly bioactive in humans. They influence the way ourselves and our body function.” [3:38] “We should be getting lots of red and near-infrared light naturally through sun exposure. Since we're deficient, using some of these red and near-infrared light therapy devices helps correct that deficiency and give us this nutrient that our bodies need to function optimally.” [10:40] Links Find Ari Online The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy book GET IT FREE! Click here to go to Ari's FREE Masterclass Our favorite red light therapy products Red Therapy Co Platinum Therapy Lights Joovv Healthy Skin Show episode 046: How Light Therapy Can Be Useful To Stop Skin Rashes w/ Dr. Jared Jagdeo Follow Ari on Facebook | FacebookReady to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

If living with skin rashes weren't enough, compulsive skin picking triggered by those rashes makes everything worse. It makes your level of shame go through the roof and can have a bunch of other unintended negative impacts on your life. This condition, known more formally as Dermatillomania, is on the OCD spectrum. And it can cause extra damage to your skin that goes beyond what the rashes will cause. This is a personal topic because skin picking is something that I live with daily. I considered creating an episode on this topic for a few months, but my own personal shame (that I'm working on) kept me afraid to share. Recently, I decided that helping just one person not feel alone was more valuable than getting this vulnerable with you. So if you're dealing with Dermatillomania (skin picking) because of your rashes, or supporting someone who is, I hope that you find this episode enlightening. Or, listen on your favorite app: iTunes (Apple Podcasts) | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn You aren't alone.Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

In today's world, germs are the enemy. We are constantly washing our hands, wiping down surfaces, and slathering on the hand sanitizer. But what does this over-sanitization mean for our skin and overall health? Maya Shetreat, MD is a neurologist, herbalist, urban farmer, and author of The Dirt Cure: Healthy Food, Healthy Gut, Happy Child (Simon and Schuster, 2016), which has been translated into ten languages. She has been featured in the New York Times, The Telegraph, NPR, Sky News, The Dr. Oz Show, and more. Dr. Maya is the founder of the Terrain Institute, where she teaches Terrain Medicine™, earth-based programs for transformational healing. She works and studies with indigenous communities and healers in Ecuador, and is a lifelong student of ethnobotany, plant healing, and the sacred. Has spending more time in nature improved your overall health? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: The problem with over-sanitization How antibiotics affect the gut Connection between the immune system and the skin Does over-sanitization as children affect us as adults? Quotes: “Everything's connected in the body. And this is a thing I think that unfortunately is forgotten about by all doctors and especially by dermatologists. Dermatologists are always thinking topical. Like, what will I do topically rather than thinking that, you know, how we heal skin is from the inside out.” [5:51] “The immune system is a remote system. So when something's activated in one place, like the gut, it can totally cause symptoms in another place like the skin.” [8:56] “What you need for a healthy immune system, particularly in infancy and childhood but throughout life at any point in life, is you need small stressors. And that's a concept called hormesis, which is the idea that something that might be toxic in a large amount, in a very tiny amount it actually optimizes health.” [13:20] Links: Find Dr. Maya Online Download Dr. Maya's FREE Earth Medicine Transformation Bundle HERE Follow Dr. Maya on Facebook | InstagramReady to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

Magnesium supplements are probably one of the most common supplements that people take. As I shared in Part 1 of this conversation, magnesium is critical for over 300 biochemical reactions in your body! It is important to convert Vitamin D to its active form. It also activates ATP (your body's energy currency) that I've discussed in a previous episode HERE. So yes, magnesium is critical to the proper functioning of your body. It's one of the most common nutrient depletions that I discover in clients. But when it comes to picking the right form of magnesium, that's where things can get tricky! In today's episode, I'm going to break all that down for you so you know what the best type is for you! Or, listen on your favorite app: iTunes (Apple Podcasts) | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn In this episode: 5 different types of magnesium to choose from Differences between each form of magnesium (based on your symptoms) The most absorbable magnesium supplements to take Best test to check your magnesium levels What can block magnesium absorption When to avoid taking magnesium supplements Quotes: There are five forms that are most commonly available on the market -- magnesium glycinate, magnesium citrate, magnesium oxide, magnesium threonate and magnesium malate. The type of magnesium that you take does matter, especially if you're more diarrhea or constipation prone, or if you want to go to sleep at night. Absorption can be hindered in cases of celiac disease and IBD. And if you have gut dysbiosis, some unfriendly bugs hanging out in your gut can essentially steal magnesium from you before it's absorbed.Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com