It’s not uncommon for people to ask me “ Where is the best place to start working on my skin rashes?” While I have resources in place to help you with that like my Skin Rash Root Cause Finder , I want to give you a bit more of a road map to deal with things. It’s important to realize that this is a general conversation since everyone’s journey is so different. I can’t account for the many different variations in cases within one podcast which is why this tool I’m about to introduce you to will h...
Aug 26, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 209
Mold and mycotoxins can have a huge impact on your health if left unchecked. You may know of the common sources of mold (like damp basements), but mold can also be found in really unexpected places. My guest today is Brian Karr, a second generation indoor environmental consultant who specializes in working with hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions. He helps them to understand if mold, mycotoxins, or other indoor pathogens exist in their homes (which may be contributing to t...
Aug 19, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Skin rashes can sometimes be a sign that our diet and lifestyle needs a change. While I am not a fan of very restrictive diets or long-term elimination diets, I do think dietary changes can be very helpful when trying to improve skin health. My guest today is Hanna Sillitoe, an author and skin healing expert based in Derbyshire, England. Having personally suffered for twenty years with eczema and psoriasis, Hanna now works with people to help them heal naturally through diet and lifestyle change...
Aug 12, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 207
Did you know that our eyes are an extension of the brain? It's true! And in many cases, products that are safe to use on the rest of the body aren't safe for use around the eyes. My guest today is Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, a recognized leader in holistic and integrative biological dentistry, a published researcher, author, and top clinician. His educational background in psychology, traditional dentistry, naturopathic medical dentistry and integrative biological dental medicine provides him with a ...
Aug 05, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Have you ever tried gua sha or dry brushing? Both these practices are linked to better lymph drainage, which can have a positive impact on skin health! My guest today will explain how. Gianna De La Torre is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist for the last 12 years. In 2018 she co-founded Wildling with Jill Munson and Britta Plug. She also became a mom in the same month that Wildling launched. Gianna still offers facial and intuitive acupuncture sessions in Los Angeles, California. Join us as ...
Jul 29, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Today I'm continuing my conversation with Dr. Carrie Jones about licorice root, and whether it is a steroid. We also dive into environmental exposures, adaptogens, glandular support, and more! Dr. Carrie Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones. Dr. Carrie graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), School of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she also completed her 2-year residency in...
Jul 22, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 204
There has been a lot of controversy recently about licorice root and using it in people who have had excessive exposure to steroids. It's my hope that my guest today will clear up some misconceptions. This conversation isn't meant to tell you whether or not licorice (and other adaptogenic herbs) are appropriate for you. Instead, we're sharing some science behind things so you can make a more educated decision. My guest today is Dr. Carrie Jones, an internationally recognized speaker, consultant,...
Jul 15, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 203
When you think of acne triggers, your mind might immediately go to hormones and gut health. But there are some surprising triggers for acne that might not have crossed your mind! 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 size ...
Jul 08, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Topical Steroid Withdrawal can make you feel hopeless, because it can be so difficult to control. Plus symptoms that you experience can be incredibly debilitating. I've personally worked with a number of TSW clients who said that the TSW was by far worse than their original skin issue and that some of the symptoms (like hair loss and not being able to sleep) really pushed them to a scary limit mentally. Because I'm not trained to support people in this state, I started to ask colleagues if they ...
Jun 24, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 200
Acne is frustrating, especially when you can't pinpoint what's causing it. But did you know that your hormones — and not just sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone — can be a huge trigger for acne? My guest today is Vivien Allred, NTP, CNHC, BANT. She studied to become a Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist after struggling with many health issues during early adulthood. Getting no answers from conventional medicine, Vivien decided to take her health into her own hands and is now thriving. H...
Jun 17, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 199
If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, are you able to take the “natural route” to address chronic skin rashes like eczema or psoriasis? I actually get asked this A LOT. Though I’m not sure why it’s taken me so long to talk about this, I figured I’d share what the deal is for pregnancy, breastfeeding OR if you plan on getting pregnant at some point in the future! This is crucial for you to know if you’re in this boat because pregnancy and breastfeeding significantly change the options available to...
Jun 10, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 198
Hair loss can have a huge impact on self-esteem, and it is often tricky to figure out the cause, as well as start to slow it down. Or, listen on your favorite app: iTunes (Apple Podcasts) | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Subscribe on Android A native of Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Hope Mitchell attended the University of Rochester and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. She obtained her doctorate of medicine from The Medical College of Ohio (MCO). She also completed an internship in Interna...
Jun 03, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 197
Did you know that our eyes are an extension of the brain? It's true! And in many cases, products that are safe to use on the rest of the body aren't safe for use around the eyes. 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 practitioner, AADP and IAHC Board Certified International Health Coach, licensed aesthetici...
Jun 01, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 201
Did you know that diet and gut problems can have an effect on psoriasis? My guest is here to share more about it! My guest today, Emma Gould, has a degree in Human Biology with Psychology and is a BANT Registered Nutritional Therapist. Emma's own journey with psoriasis started when she was in her teens but really took hold after the birth of her first child when she was 30. After some years of using steroid creams, she decided to change her diet and lifestyle. Five months later, her skin cleared...
May 27, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 196
Did you know that topical steroids can cause thinning of the skin, especially if they are used incorrectly on areas that are already thin to begin with? My guest today, Hadar Lev-Tov, MD, MAS, is an Assistant Professor, and the Director of the Wound Healing Fellowship Program at the University of Miami, Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, the Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Lev-Tov completed his residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and obtained a Master ...
May 20, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 195
Do you struggle with chronic itchy skin and hives caused by histamine overload? Immunoglobulin might be a game-changer! My guest today is Kiran Krishnan, a Research Microbiologist who has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 18 years. He comes from a University research background, having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. Kiran established a Clinical Research Organization ...
May 13, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 194
Have you ever heard of immunoglobulins? My guest today will explain all about them, as well as why they may be helpful for skin conditions. My guest today is Kiran Krishnan, a Research Microbiologist who has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 18 years. He comes from a University research background, having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. Kiran established a Clinical Re...
May 06, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 193
As I promised in PART 1 of the Histamine Intolerance series, it’s time to talk about the connection of histamine to estrogen . Histamine and estrogen have a super messed up relationship that’s crucial to investigate in my clinical experience. They can go hand-in-hand with one fueling the other and so on, making your symptoms increasingly worse over time . Despite the deeper focus on estrogen, this episode is for both women AND men because both can end up victims of excess estrogen! And I’m going...
Apr 29, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 192
For many people who have been struggling with eczema for years, using topical steroids on a regular basis has become a part of life. What you may not know is that trying to stop steroids after years of use can lead to Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) which as of publishing is not an official diagnosis. My guest today is Hahn Byol Chang, whose goal is to spread awareness about topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) and how to prevent others from suffering in the future. He is 14 months TSW and 8 months...
Apr 22, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 191
Liver detox – skin rash questions keep on coming! And I’m happy to answer them because this is one of the most overlooked areas when addressing skin issues. I’ve started to see and hear of some practitioners who have listened to the Healthy Skin Show and are incorporating this into their protocols… But the majority of practitioners — even those who are “functional” or “naturopathic” — still don’t make this a cornerstone to really help their patients avoid unnecessary flairs. Much ground was alre...
Apr 15, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 190
When we think of histamine issues, most of us think of the usual symptoms (e.g. runny nose, congestion, itchy eyes). But did you know that high histamine can also cause behavioral issues and skin rashes, particularly in children? My guest today is Dr. Sheila Kilbane. She is a board-certified pediatrician who trained with Andrew Weil, MD in integrative medicine. She works with families to find the root cause of illness and uses natural and nutritional therapies whenever possible. Her mission is t...
Apr 08, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 189
If you’re taking lots of antihistamines and still struggling with what you think is histamine intolerance, you need to hear this! Histamine intolerance is a huge problem — something I see in my clinical practice in about 50% of my clients. It’s tricky (and frustrating) because they’re often taking multiple antihistamines (though getting minimal results), having trouble sleeping, and feel like their doctors don’t fully know why they’re either so reactive to everything or their allergy panels come...
Apr 01, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Did you know there are toxins in our environment that can be absorbed through the skin, and also play a role in the development of skin conditions? We've got to talk about this because these chemicals are a really big deal when it comes to hidden toxins hijacking your health! My guest today is Lara Adler, an Environmental Toxins Expert & Educator, and a Certified Health Coach who teaches nutritionists, nurses, and other holistic health practitioners how to eliminate the #1 thing holding thei...
Mar 25, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 187
As promised, I’ve put together a conglomeration of listener questions about the liver detox-skin rash connection. I know this topic is complicated and much of what I say flies in the face of how you’ve been conditioned to think about detoxing . But it’s an important one because there is just so much confusion out there! I’m hoping this helps clarify for you my first podcast in this series — PART 1 — where I detailed the three phases of liver detox and WHY they’re so important for chronic skin ra...
Mar 18, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 186
Melasma is a form of hyperpigmentation. It can be tricky to treat, because it has a huge hormonal component that's still not completely understood. My guest today is here to shed some light on this complex skin condition. My guest today, Dr. Kiran Sethi, is a Columbia University educated skin and wellness doctor, with further specializations in cosmetic formulations, lasers and aesthetics. She has been named Elle magazine’s best skin expert, and is best known for her integrative approach to beau...
Mar 11, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 185
Have you wondered if collagen could be helpful for your rashes and skin health? I’ve been asked if collagen is good for eczema or psoriasis more times than I can count. Recently I got a ton of requests from our community about collagen so I figured it was time to do a deep dive into the pros and cons of using collagen. To be fair, collagen isn’t good for everyone (and I talk more about that in this article). But for many, they might find that it could give an extra boost to their health AND skin...
Mar 04, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Adult acne can have various root causes, and it's important to focus on those causes when trying to clear the skin. My guest today is here to share more information about adult acne. My guest today, Vivien Allred, studied to become a Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist after struggling with many health issues during early adulthood. Getting no answers from conventional medicine, Vivien decided to take her health into her own hands and is now thriving. Her passion is to help other women identify a...
Feb 25, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 183
This is a two-part interview! Today I continue my conversation with Kiran Krishnan about the potential role that certain probiotics can to potentially eliminate Staph infections. My guest today is Kiran Krishnan, a Research Microbiologist who has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 18 years. He comes from a University research background, having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University o...
Feb 18, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 182
This is a two-part interview! Keep an eye out for Part 2, coming soon! Research came out recently showing that certain beneficial bacteria have the potential to help combat MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), which is an antibiotic-resistant bacteria. I wanted to share this fascinating research with you because staph infections are a big deal for many in this community! My guest today is Kiran Krishnan, a Research Microbiologist who has been involved in the dietary supplement and...
Feb 11, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 181
Did you know that your hormones and immune system have a complex relationship? This relationship can impact how often we get sick, why women are more prone to autoimmune conditions than men, why more and more people have environmental allergies, and why we develop skin rashes. My guest today, Heather Zwickey, earned a Ph.D. in Immunology and Microbiology from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. She went on to complete a postdoctoral fellowship and teach medical school at Yale Univ...
Feb 04, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 180
