Staph may not immediately come to mind when thinking about skin rash flares, but it can actually play a huge role! My guest today will break down how staph aureus can damage your skin. My guest today, Dr. Julie Greenberg, is a licensed ND who specializes in integrative dermatology. She is the founder of the Center for Integrative Dermatology, a holistic dermatology clinic that approaches skin problems by finding and treating the root cause. Dr. Greenberg hold degrees from Northwestern University...
Jul 02, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 149
I am so grateful to today's guest for being here because she's actually one of my clients. She asked if I could share her story, because her journey with psoriasis has definitely had some low lows. And, she dug herself out of those lows. My guest today is Lisa Stodola. Lisa is a stay at home mom of two kids: a girl (9) and a boy (8). She enjoys photography, being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family, and friends. Lisa loves hot weather, but she lives in the midwest where winter is ...
Jun 25, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Today's episode is focused on breast implant illness, and its possible link to skin rashes. My guest will explain exactly what breast implant illness is, and why women may experience it. My guest today, Anthony Youn, M.D. F.A.C.S, is known as America's Holistic Beauty Doc. He is a nationally-recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon. Recognized as a leader in his field, Dr. Youn is the author of the best-selling books The Age Fix: A Leading Plastic Surgeon Reveals How To Really Look Ten Years ...
Jun 18, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Today's episode is all about bath additives. Bleach baths, chlorine baths, colloidal oatmeal baths, Epsom salt baths...my guest and I cover all this and more! My guest today is Christa Biegler, host of the Less Stressed Life podcast and has an integrative nutrition private practice focusing on skin, digestive, autoimmune and allergy issues. She started The Less Stressed Life as a play on words for anti-inflammatory life. She lives with her unicycling husband and kids in the rural Midwest. Join u...
Jun 11, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 146
There are countless sensitive skincare products available today. For people with skin rashes and dry skin, these products seem like the right fit, because "dry" and "rashes" often go hand in hand with "sensitive". My guest today will debunk this common misconception. My guest today is Rachael Pontillo, a holistic skincare innovator, author, and educator. Rachael is the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself , and co-author of The Sauce Code . She’s a functional nutrition pr...
Jun 04, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Topical Steroid Withdrawal is becoming more well known, but many Western medicine practitioners don't adequately recognize or treat it. My guest today will explain how Eastern medicine can help. My guest today is Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman, DACM, LAc, Dipl.OM. She is the owner of Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions and treats eczema, TSW, psoriasis, and acne patients throughout the US in person and via video conferencing using only herbal medicine. Dr. Olivia earned a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chin...
May 28, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Though it’s a less common form of psoriasis, Inverse Psoriasis (IP) impacts about 30% of those living with Plaque Psoriasis. One thing about having Inverse Psoriasis that really caught my attention was the connection to getting fungal infections at the site of IP rashes! I always ask clients regardless of what their main concern is if they have had issues with fungus or yeast in other areas of the body. And it’s not uncommon for me to find that fungal issues elsewhere tend to match up to having ...
May 26, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Psoriasis is a condition that is frustrating to have, and often frustrating to treat as well. My guest today is going to dive in to different forms of psoriasis, why getting a correct psoriasis diagnosis is important, and how psoriasis can affect other systems in the body. My guest today is Dr. Raja Sivamani, a board-certified dermatologist who practices at Pacific Skin Institute. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology at the University of California, Davis and Director of ...
May 21, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Is there an H. pylori diet that can help? Is H. pylori contagious? What supplements are helpful to get rid of H. pylori ? These are just some of the questions I’ve received over the past two weeks after the release of the H. pylori and Skin Rashes episode on the Healthy Skin Show. Because of the overwhelming response, I felt it was only right to do a Part 2 so that you could get answers to your questions! It’s my hope that this will give you a better sense of what to consider IF you do have H. p...
May 19, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Most of us know about why we need probiotics to help optimize our gut health. But have you ever heard of pre biotics? My guest is going to tell us all about them. My guest today is Kelsey Kinney MS, RD, a registered dietitian in private practice specializing in digestive and hormonal health. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Nutrition at New York University and holds a Master's degree from the University of Western States in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Kelsey works with her cli...
May 14, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Did you ever notice that Rosacea trigger foods are also high histamine foods? Apparently, research is showing more and more a connection between histamine and rosacea flares ! Though some people will find that following a rosacea diet can help lessen the redness in their skin, others will still get flares without explanation . The connection to histamine may finally answer one of the reasons why. And while it might make sense to try a low histamine diet if you’ve got rosacea, the issue at hand c...
May 12, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Ayurveda is the traditional medicine of India, and it is slowly gaining popularity in the West because of its holistic approach to treating each person based on their unique needs. My guest today is Dr. Marc Halpern, the founder and President of the California College of Ayurveda. A Doctor of Chiropractic and an Ayurvedic Doctor, he is the co-founder of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, the National Council on Ayurvedic Education and the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine. Dr...
May 07, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 138
If you’ve considered starting Dupixent or some other type of biologic medication for your rashes, here’s something to consider. Problems (that aren’t significant enough to be major issues yet) can be lurking under the surface and go unnoticed. If a biologic medication works, symptoms should go away. That’s a great thing for your confidence, peace of mind, and daily level of comfort. But it can cause you to miss clues (aka. symptoms) that need attention sooner rather than later. In today’s episod...
May 05, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Rosacea is a skin condition best known for causing redness and flushing. But is can also lead to pustules and comedones. My guest today will share more about rosacea, as well as possible treatment options. My guest today is Dr. Peter Lio, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, completed his internship in Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital, and his Derm...
Apr 30, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 136
If you’ve followed along for a while now, you know that hidden bugs can be one of the root causes driving your skin rashes. H. pylori is one of those bugs that is often overlooked! Yes, there is an H. pylori -Skin Rash connection . Though most of the symptoms associated with H. pylori are gut-related, it’s entirely possible to have no GI symptoms and test positive for this bug . Plus, I’ve found that there are other health complaints beyond GI symptoms that could be clues to hidden H. pylori . I...
Apr 28, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Mold can pop up in the most unlikely places, places we don't think to look. My guest today is here to talk all about finding dangerous black mold in your home, car, office, etc., and how to handle it. My guest today is Toréa Rodriguez. After completing her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, Toréa has embodied transformation and self-discovery. She’s worked at some of the leading dot-com Silicon Valley companies, has held executive positions, and was also a professional pilot flying jets for p...
Apr 23, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Have you ever heard of ozonated oil? Or maybe you’ve read about the benefits of ozonated olive oil for certain skin conditions? At first, I was skeptical so I decided to do my own research to find out if there was something special about adding ozone to plant oils. Turns out that some really cool research exists already on its antimicrobial capacity ! I’m not sure that we fully understand the pro’s and con’s of ozonated oils for skin rashes at this point, but the research does seem to be promisi...
Apr 21, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Many steroid (topical, oral, etc.) users are not given clear guidelines for how to safely use their steroid. This can lead to a condition called Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome (TSW), which can severely impact the skin and overall health. My guest today, Kathryn Tullos is a Registered Nurse from Houston, Texas with a degree in Communications. She is a wife and mom of 4 kids - ages 14, 12, 10, and 9. In mid-2013, her son suffered severely from Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome (TSW) for 18 ...
Apr 16, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Have you ever felt like a failure after trying thing after thing for your skin -- yet nothing seems to help? Why does it help everyone else BUT you? It just doesn’t seem fair. The truth is -- there’s a lot that doesn’t feel fair on the journey to resolve chronic skin rashes . Especially when it seems like nothing is helping you. Before you throw in the towel assuming that you’re just doomed, let’s talk about mindset . It’s one of the most critical pieces of the puzzle that is often overlooked as...
Apr 14, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 131
External and internal stressors can have a negative impact on the skin. My guest today will discuss how various stressors can lead to inflammation, which can lead to skin rash issues. My guest today, Brie Wieselman, is a digestive and hormonal health specialist who works with women around the world in her online practice. She also specializes in helping people with a range of digestive issues so that they can build a healthy microbiome. Her programs integrate functional and Chinese medicinal app...
Apr 09, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 130
If you’ve ever wondered if you have parasites because you have rashes, this episode is for you! I’ve had a number of clients over the past couple of months who believed that parasites were at the root of their skin rashes. This came from both eczema and psoriasis clients, by the way. So, where did they get this idea? Reading information written online. There are websites out there that claim that pretty much everyone has hidden parasite infections. AND if you do a parasite cleanse, you’ll be fre...
Apr 07, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Many people with eczema have trouble sleeping restfully through the night because their skin becomes much more itchy. My guest today will offer some reasons why this may occur, and some tips to address sleep problems. My guest today, Christa Biegler, is host of the Less Stressed Life podcast and has an integrative nutrition private practice focusing on skin, digestive, autoimmune and allergy issues. She started The Less Stressed Life as a play on words for anti-inflammatory life. She lives with ...
Apr 02, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 128
If you’re like me, the idea of using commercial disinfectants makes you cringe. As a follow up to last week’s article on handwashing , this was the next on my list of critical information that many of you have asked for. In the midst of there being a shortage of disinfectants at the grocery store, there are claims being made about certain products (like essential oils) that aren’t appropriate . It’s my hope in sharing this with you that you’ll be able to take a step back from feeling stressed an...
Mar 31, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Many people aren't familiar with pityriasis rosea, and seeing the strange rash develop can be really alarming. My guest today will explain what it is, and why you shouldn't freak out if you have it. 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 t...
Mar 26, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 126
The general consensus right now is that all of this hand washing (while needed) is triggering cracked, painful, dry hands . Anyone with rashes on their hands is especially stressed about the excessive hand washing. Look, I think we ALL get it. We have to wash our hands right now. But how do you handle all this hand washing while balancing your skin’s needs to stay moisturized? As the coronavirus pandemic here in the US gained momentum, I was sitting in the hospital with my dad all day, every day...
Mar 24, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Autoimmune skin conditions like scleroderma can progress rapidly. However, safe, well-researched diet and lifestyle changes could slow down the progression of the skin condition. My guest today is Dr. Terry Wahls, an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, where she conducts clinical trials. In 2018, Dr. Wahls was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, ...
Mar 19, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 124
“Am I at greater risk of getting really sick from the Coronavirus because of the medication I’m taking?” It’s a good question. Especially because many people who suffer from severe skin rash conditions like atopic dermatitis and psoriasis may be on immunosuppressants or biologic medications . I’ve seen this question posed a number of times online and it’s something I wondered myself. Unfortunately, there isn’t much direction provided to our skin rash community even from the big advocacy organiza...
Mar 17, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Anxiety can greatly affect a person's quality of life, but did you know it can also impact the health of the skin? My guest today is Dr. Sara DeFrancesco. Dr. DeFrancesco is a holistic, root cause Naturopathic Doctor, Licensed Acupuncturist, and the founder of Thriving Force – an investigative medicine clinic that specializes in digestive, immune, and brain health problems. Dr. DeFrancesco helps people turn their brain and health back on by healing root cause metabolic problems (like overlooked ...
Mar 12, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 122
If you’ve ever heard of taking MSM or sulfur for your skin, you might not fully know why it’s helpful for your skin. Sulfur is a really critical nutrient -- it’s actually one of the top three minerals stored in your body. And it serves a vital role in helping to maintain and repair skin as well as being involved with antioxidant activity. Even though sulfur is found in a lot of foods, it’s easier than you think to become deficient! Believe it or not, many of my clients with chronic rashes are de...
Mar 10, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 121
In women, estrogen fluctuates throughout the month. However, in some cases, estrogen becomes unbalanced and there is too much of it in the body. This is known as estrogen dominance. My guest today is Lacey Dunn. Lacey is breaking the mold in the “dietitian world” as a fitness professional, bodybuilder, and registered dietitian. Her mission is to educate others on evidence-based nutrition by promoting a healthy, sustainable lifestyle through flexible dieting. She believes that there is no “one si...
Mar 05, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 120
