The Healthy Skin Show

Eczema can cause hopelessness, especially when conventional treatments do not work. After years of stress and pain dealing with her son's eczema, my guest was able to not only put her son into remission, but also went on to create natural products specifically designed to soothe eczema flares. My guest today is Jennifer Roberge, the founder of The Eczema Company and the award-winning blog, It's An Itchy Little World.   Propelled to find a solution for her son’s struggles with eczema, Jennifer has established herself as the go-to resource on holistic healing methods for eczema. After years researching the best products for eczema, Jennifer created YoRo Naturals: products for sensitive skin, including the best selling Manuka Skin Soothing Cream. She is also the creator of the highly anticipated NEW line of clothing for eczema: Remedywear with soothing zinc. Join us as we talk about some tips to be more comfortable during eczema flares. Has dry or wet wrapping made it easier to deal with your eczema? Tell me about it in the comments! In this episode: Jennifer's journey with managing her son's eczema Dry wrapping vs. wet wrapping and how they can help eczema How did Jennifer get into the world of natural creams and salves? YoRo Naturals and Remedywear Quotes "With wet wrapping, you take a bath for about 20 minutes. Then you lightly pat dry your skin. You put on a layer of cream. Then you take a layer of damp clothing—clothing you put in warm water and then wrung out really well, so it's moist but not dripping wet. And then you put it on the skin and then you wear a dry layer on top of it. And you sit for at least two hours this way." [11:18] "Baking soda baths, apple cider vinegar baths...they're really good alternatives to the bleach bath that a lot of the physicians recommend, which is pretty toxic." [13:02] "I started the Eczema Company with carefully curated, natural, very safe products that I knew that worked for my son." [15:39] "I wanted to be able to provide options...We know that there's not one miracle cream out there, right? You'll see people talking about, oh, this miracle product, and people have called some of our products miracles. But it was a miracle for that person; it doesn't mean it's going to be a miracle for the next person." [16:12]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

Eczema is a multifaceted condition. There is no single root cause that is the same for everyone. My guest today, a physician who put her eczema into remission, will discuss the impact on food, as well as the eastern approach to healing skin rashes. My guest today is Dr. Pamela Langenderfer. Dr. Pam is a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist who believes that food is the foundation to optimal health. She has found that when people change their nutrition, 50% of their symptoms will often improve. As she says, "You cannot out supplement or out medicate a poor diet!" Dr. Pam grew up on a farm and was an avid athlete. One would assume that she was really healthy, but this was not the case.  She had chronic ear infections as a child, which resulted in many rounds of antibiotics. She also had severe eczema and asthma, which resulted in chronic steroid use. This ultimately wreaked havoc on her gut, skin and hormones. Dr. Pam spent the first half of her life feeling awful all the time, knowing there had to be a better way to live. This ultimately led her to seek out a career as a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist. Join us as we talk about how a diet high in Omega-6s and histamine can play a role in eczema flares. Have you seen improvements in your skin by reducing the amount of Omega-6 fatty acids in your diet? Tell me about it in the comments! In this episode: Dr. Pam's eczema story Information about what is means to count macros Importance of the Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio The concept of "wind food" in Chinese medicine Temporary elimination of certain foods Foods rich in Omega-3s Quotes "Macros are essentially tracking how much protein, how much fat and how much carbs you're eating." [6:45] "Eczema is an autoimmune disease." [8:08] "When you have excess Omega-sixes from poultry, from nuts, from seeds, it actually can convert into arachidonic acid and it becomes pro-inflammatory." [8:47] "The best advice I give to people is that if you don't want to have to eliminate something, then eat everything. So that way you don't develop an intolerance to it." [13:58] Links Find Dr. Pam online Dr. Jerry on the Healthy Skin Show: Stress-Response-Skin Rash Connection The Best Labs To Figure Out Your Skin RashesReady 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’ve been really frustrated with that chicken skin (also known as Keratosis Pilaris), you’re not alone. There’s no medication for it, but there is a way to get rid of KP naturally. There are a few important considerations though which I want to highlight for you today. I’m sure your doctor has really only said that this is a skin problem. But the truth is, Keratosis Pilaris is actually a symptom of something else! Fortunately, you’ve got options to support your skin both with diet tweaks and supplements. In today’s episode, I’m sharing what you need to know to get rid of Keratosis Pilaris naturally! In this episode: Why Keratosis Pilaris is not a skin issue The importance of Vitamin A for your skin and other body systems What’s the best test? Keratosis Pilaris diet recommendations Supplements for Keratosis Pilaris Quotes: If you have struggled with Keratosis Pilaris, know this — you don't have a skin problem. You have a gut problem. KP is a symptom of something else directing you to investigate. And that something else happens to be low or deficient Vitamin A status. To up your Vitamin A game in your diet, the easiest and most obvious answer is to add sources that contain it! These foods include liver and cod liver oil, both of which give you way more than your daily value of active vitamin A. You can also choose from other food options that offer a much lower amount but could still be really helpful such as king mackerel, salmon, Bluefin tuna, goat cheese, and butter. Beta-carotene is not the same as active Vitamin A and requires work on your body’s part to make that conversion happen. Not everyone can easily make this conversion.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

Discover the personal journey of overcoming Dyshidrotic Eczema, the unique challenges it poses, and the holistic solutions pursued for better skin health.

Finding the root cause of a chronic skin condition is hard work, especially since many conventional doctors simply prescribe steroids instead of digging deeper. My guest today will talk more about the possible root causes associated with skin rashes. My guest today is Dr. Jerry Bailey. Dr. Jerry is a guy's guy; a Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, Functional Medicine Doctor, and dad to two boys.   He practices functional medicine along with being host of the insanely fun and popular show, The Guy Show, where he interviews the experts offering their best tips, tricks and tutelage in health, wealth and mindset for guys. Dr. Jerry's irreverent look at life, health and mindset allows guys to talk about the things that matter most to them while keeping it real yet approachable allowing men a humorous but serious talk on the topics that affect men in the midlife. Join us as we talk about how antigen antibodies, hormones, and stress play a role in skin health. Has stress reduction helped you manage your skin condition? Tell me about it in the comments!   In this episode: What is often overlooked in conventional medicine when it comes to dermatological issues? What is an antigen antibody? How do you know if you have an immune complex? Is there any connection between where rashes present and different organ systems? What does Dr. Jerry look at after the gut? What does he look at in men specifically? Can hormones affect conditions like eczema, dandruff, and psoriasis? What role does stress play in skin conditions? How does sun exposure help? Quotes "When we see that antigen antibody immune complex combination start depositing in the skin and then show eruption within the skin (through eczema or dermatitis of some sort or any of the other conditions there), we can actually then know something's going on internally and we know to how to address it." [4:59] "Within Chinese medicine and functional medicine, too, it's always that deep dive into why and where things are coming from. And most of the time it's GI related: gastrointestinal related." [6:10] "When that cortisol and that fight or flight response becomes overactive, the body adapts incorrectly and we get a maladaptive stress syndrome." [15:22] "We can't out-supplement nor out-drug a bad environment." [25:09]   Links Find Dr. Jerry online Follow Dr. Jerry on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Dr. Jolene Brighten on The Healthy Skin Show: How Hormonal Birth Control May Be Contributing To Your Skin Condition The Guy Show podcastReady 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’ve ever been vulnerable enough to share some pretty embarrassing details of what’s going on with your skin, you’ve probably gotten a lot of comments and advice that you really didn’t ask for. Especially when some people have very firm (ahem… pushy) beliefs that dictate that there’s just ONE WAY to solve your problem. I’ll bet you may have regretted sharing. Living with chronic skin rashes can be a very isolating experience. When you can’t safely share where you are without the onslaught of what is known as unsolicited advice, it can make you think twice about ever sharing again. Today I’m breaking down how to avoid constantly giving unsolicited advice and how to better support people in the chronic skin rash community (and in your life). In this episode: What is unsolicited advice? Why unsolicited advice is incredibly unhelpful and unsupportive no matter how good your intentions are How to respond to someone sharing their story that’s more supportive The one phrase you must never use when responding to someone’s vulnerable health share Quotes: Some of the reasons why giving unsolicited advice are typically the worst move you can make have to do with the fact that you don't know everything that's going on with that person and what they're going through. They've chosen to share a very tiny portion of what's going on. And there is research demonstrating that people who give unsolicited advice have prioritized their need to give advice over what that person needs to be supported. Support is not the same thing as giving advice. Advice is welcome only when it is explicitly asked for or if you get permission to share. Every share that comes across your feed is not necessarily an invitation for advice. Oftentimes people just want to feel heard without you or anyone else offering a solution. Further Reading Why Unsolicited Advice Can Ruin Relationships (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/moments-matter/201608/why-unsolicited-advice-can-ruin-relationships) Why People Give Unsolicited Advice (Though No One Listens) (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-is-2020/201712/why-people-give-unsolicited-advice-though-no-one-listens) What To Do About That Person Who Won’t Stop Giving You Unsolicited Advice (https://www.inc.com/wanda-thibodeaux/what-to-do-about-that-person-who-wont-stop-giving-you-unsolicited-advice.html)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

Chronic skin rashes can be isolating. We often want to shut ourselves away and hide to prevent embarrassment and judgment. My guest today is Steph Gaudreau. Steph believes women have the right to be strong and take up space because the world needs our voices.   She's a nutritional therapy consultant, strength coach, best-selling author, podcaster, and Lord of the Rings nerd. Steph lives in San Diego, CA. Join us as we talk about Steph's journey with Tinea Versicolor, and why your skin condition does not define you. Has your skin condition made you feel embarrassed and alone? Tell me about it in the comments!   In this episode: When did Steph's skin condition start? The shame caused by skin conditions. You are valuable and worthy. Steph's book and why it is different from other health and wellness books.   Quotes "I think that's probably the number one thing that I've learned is to make sure you're not sitting around in sweaty clothes." [4:54] "When it comes out, it does make me more self conscious about my skin and how I look and stuff like that." [7:17] "You're a real person who has their struggles, but every body has their struggles and it doesn't mean you're any less valuable of a person." [10:00]   Links Find Steph online Harder to Kill Radio podcast My appearance on Harder to Kill Radio: How to Conquer Your Skin Issues Follow Steph on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTubeReady 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

Have you been told to try an elimination diet to help your skin rashes? Or maybe you’ve been told to try some sort of diet that’s specific to your skin condition. (Yes, there is an Eczema Diet and a Psoriasis Diet out there.) The problem is that while these diet can be helpful for some, not everyone gets better. Some people get worse. And some unfortunately get pushed to eliminate more and more foods from their diet with the hope that it will somehow turn things around only to be left feeling really frustrated. Recently a community member shared her journey with elimination diets to address her Psoriasis. The results were pretty surprising to the group and her story is one that underscores why I often say that you can’t always just fix skin rashes with food. Please take a moment to listen to her powerful experience and the lesson that she hopes to share so that you never have to go through this yourself. In this episode: Dark side of excessive elimination diets for skin rash conditions Why Elaine got so sick trying to use a food-only approach for her psoriasis Unbelievable before and after photos people share online How long should you try out an elimination diet before asking for more help Quotes: There is a lot that food CAN do to help you, but when you’ve had serious long-standing issues, taking out more and more foods is not wise. Biochemistry in your body is incredibly complicated. And your body doesn’t make everything it needs to thrive and fuel these systems which is why you do need to consume them. There are essential nutrients like specific amino acids, vitamins and minerals that you must eat and absorb on a regular basis. Without them, you can end up having problems down the road as your stores become increasingly depleted. I fully applaud you that you didn’t just get fed up and throw in the towel miserably accepting that your skin is cursed. Instead, you make meaningful changes daily with the hope of ultimately breaking free from symptom management. But if you’re not seeing massive improvements after 3 to 6 months of eliminating foods or if you struggle to reintroduce them and find that you’re reacting to a growing list — it’s time to ask for help.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

Lyme disease is the fastest growing infectious disease in the world, yet so many people have symptoms and go undiagnosed. My guest is here to shed some light on this disturbingly common condition. My guest today is Dr. Ingels, ND, FAAEM, a respected leader in natural medicine with more than 28 years experience in the healthcare field. He is Board certified in Integrated Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. Dr. Ingels has been published extensively and is the author of The Lyme Solution: A 5-Part Plan to Fight the Inflammatory Autoimmune Response and Beat Lyme Disease, a comprehensive natural approach to treating Lyme disease. He specializes in Lyme disease, autism and chronic immune dysfunction. He uses diet, nutrients, herbs, homeopathy and immunotherapy to help his patients achieve better health. Join us as we talk extensively about Lyme disease, and how to work on getting better if you have it. Do you live in an area that is high-risk for Lyme disease? Tell me about it in the comments!   In this episode: What is Lyme disease and how do you get it? What does a Lyme rash look like? Could you have symptoms of Lyme and not know it? What should practitioners be testing for to see if Lyme is present? Can you get rid of Lyme?   Quotes "In the United States alone, we have about 300,000 new cases of Lyme every year. So it really is epidemic. It is the fastest growing infectious disease in the world." [2:30] "They call Lyme 'the great imitator' or 'the great mimic'. It looks like a lot of other things and there's upwards of a hundred different symptoms associated with Lyme, including a lot of skin manifestations.." [6:22] "The immune system's amazing. The body has a great capacity to heal. We just got to give it the right tools to do that." [13:35]   Links Find Dr. Ingels online CDC Lyme Disease map CDC Reported Cases of Lyme Disease - United States 2017 Map Dr. Ingels's book: The Lyme Solution: A 5-Part Plan to Fight the Inflammatory Autoimmune Response and Beat Lyme Disease Think you might have Lyme Disease? Take this quiz! Follow Dr. Ingels on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeReady 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

Have you ever wished that a doctor would spend more time asking you questions? Or maybe you’ve found the exact opposite — you tend to end up basically word vomiting all over your practitioner without letting them get a word in edgewise? It’s normal to want to share lots of information and yes… generally more IS better. But doing it in a more systematic fashion can be easier for your practitioner to put your skin rash and health clues together. After 10+ years of experience working in my dad’s medical practice and then working with clients on their health for the last 9 years, I want to take a moment to help you become the best advocate for your health that you can be. Much of this comes down to preparation BEFORE your visit. And when you do this correctly, your practitioner can help you piece things together faster to help you get answers sooner rather than later. In this episode: What you need to prepare before you work with a practitioner List of questions, patterns, and information to put together Why you shouldn’t hold back and self-edit your answers about your health history Case examples illustrating how hidden triggers can be uncovered Quotes: I spoke with this woman who had head-to-toe eczema. She tried so many different things but without much success. Because she grew up on a farm, I asked about exposure to pesticides. After thinking it over, she blurted out, “Actually, yes! We used to run outside as the crop duster passed over head. We'd run outside and dance around in the dust and it coated pretty much everything, even the bikes.” Ding, ding, ding… we hit on a major toxin exposure!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