Struggling with red inflamed eyelids, crusty lashes in the morning, or ocular rosacea? You might be dealing with a parasitic Demodex mite overgrowth. These naturally occurring skin mites can trigger blepharitis symptoms when they multiply, leading to eye irritation and discomfort. Optometrist Dr. Carly Rose returns to share expert tips on identifying and treating Demodex-related eye issues. If your eyes feel irritated or inflamed, this episode is for you! ⭐️Mentioned in This Episode: - Find Dr. ...
Feb 15, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 329
Curious what it takes to heal severe eczema? In this case study, I’m sharing my client’s two-year journey to stop severe eczema on her feet and body (that didn’t involve her cutting out lots of food). It wasn’t a quick fix — we tackled it in stages so she could keep living her life and working. If you feel like there are no answers for your eczema, this story is proof that healing is possible with persistence and the right approach. Let’s dive into her inspiring journey! ⭐️Mentioned in This Epis...
Feb 08, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 328
Signs of a true food allergy aren’t always easy to spot—and with 1 in 13 kids (and many adults) affected, knowing what to look for is critical (especially since the risk of anaphylaxis is real). In this episode, Dr. Ruchi Gupta shares how food allergies develop, key symptoms to watch for, and whether they can be prevented. As both a top researcher and a parent of a child with life-threatening allergies, her insights are both expert and personal. If you’ve ever wondered what causes food allergies...
Feb 01, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 327
While bleach baths for eczema are often recommended by dermatologists, new research questions whether they actually stop staph overgrowth. Aside from the concern of exposing your skin to bleach — bleach baths can dry out your skin and worsen itching. In this episode, I dive into the science behind why bleach baths fall short (as presented by Dr. Peter Lio at the 2023 Eczema Expo) and why I recommend mineral baths instead for soothing rashes, eczema, and itchy skin. ⭐️Mentioned in This Episode: -...
Jan 25, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 326
Frustrated with keratosis pilaris (aka "chicken skin") treatments that don’t work? You’re not alone. Despite affecting up to 80% of teens and 40% of adults, keratosis pilaris is poorly understood and often dismissed by conventional medicine. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Julie Greenberg to explore root causes, overlooked triggers, and better ways to manage KP beyond exfoliation and topical creams. ⭐️Mentioned in This Episode: - Find Dr. Greenberg here: https://www.integrativedermatologycent...
Jan 18, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 325
If you’re passionate about healthy eating that goes BEYOND organic and want to do good for the planet, it’s time to explore regenerative farming—a sustainable, soil-focused approach that supports better nutrition, animal welfare, and farmer livelihoods. I’m joined by Diana Rodgers, RD, real food nutritionist, sustainability advocate, and co-author/director of Sacred Cow , to discuss how regenerative agriculture challenges plant-based vegan diet narratives and offers a better path forward for bot...
Jan 11, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 324
Most women are told that disruptive perimenopause symptoms are normal—despite feeling mild to severe shifts in symptoms that impact your period, mood, memory, body temperature regulation, body fat storage, libido and more. Contrary to what your doctor might say, perimenopause changes begin in your late 30s to 40s – not just right before you hit menopause. Joining me is Dena Norton, MS, RD, a registered holistic dietitian who supports women struggling with perimenopause symptoms to finally feel l...
Jan 04, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 323
Wondering how to build more collagen (especially as you get older)? From the natural aging process to topical steroid use, collagen breakdown is a real issue that impacts us all—and especially causes issues with your skin, joints, and gut. Joining me is Dr. Anthony Youn, America’s Holistic Plastic Surgeon® and author of Younger for Life , to explain how to support collagen production naturally. We discuss collagen protein, supplements, and practical tips to keep your body vibrant and strong as y...
Dec 28, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 322
Food sensitivity testing is all the rage to figure out what food triggers could be causing your gut, skin and body symptoms. Before you spend the money on this type of food intolerance test, listen to this. Food sensitivity tests are often marketed as cure-alls, but they can lead to food fear, unnecessary restrictions, and disappointing results—without uncovering the root cause of your flare-ups (HINT: food sensitivities aren’t a root cause problem). In this episode, I explain why these pricey t...
Dec 14, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 321
Lymphatic drainage is all the rage—but is every lymphatic drainage technique or routine worth your time and money? While it is important to open detox pathways when dealing with chronic health problems (including skin issues), there is a method to doing it the right way. In this episode my guest, Leah Levitan, MT, CLT, and founder of Lymph Love Club, shares practical, calming techniques you can do at home to support your lymph system—without falling for influencer hype. This is especially import...
Dec 07, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 320
Have you ever heard of mast cell activation syndrome but thought it was the same thing as histamine intolerance? It’s not… MCAS or mast cell activation disorder is much more serious! Today’s guest dives into what are mast cells and will show you how mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is distinctly different and more complex than histamine intolerance. Though I have spoken about histamine intolerance before ( I do see a lot of clients who struggle with this along with chronic hives and dermatog...
Nov 30, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 319
Did you know that the inflammation that drives your eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, etc., could be triggered by your oral microbiome ? That's right... Inflammation that shows up on your skin is often triggered elsewhere! And one often overlooked spot in the body is your mouth. Like your gut microbiome (which I've talked a lot about on the show), your oral microbiome is also incredibly diverse and can, due to a variety of factors, become dysbiotic or imbalanced. The resulting immune response from you...
Nov 16, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 318
Can you get a rash from thyroid disease? Yes, yes you can. And in this episode, I’m connecting the dots between autoimmune thyroid disease and chronic hives. Today, we’re digging into how your thyroid can affect your skin, and how you can determine if yours is part of your rash trigger. If you’ve been struggling with a rash that just won’t disappear and you feel like you’re running out of options (and hope!) be sure to download the Stop My Rash Guide here so you can figure out your root cause co...
Nov 09, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 317
Elimination diets can be therapeutic tools to support your health. But they also have the power to trigger disordered eating patterns + food fear . Except for a few instances, elimination diets aren't meant to be long-term health solutions — even when it comes to chronic skin problems like eczema or psoriasis or any of the other skin conditions I talk about here. Health books + wellness influencers who declare otherwise have unfortunately helped perpetuate a state of deep confusion, fear, anxiet...
Nov 02, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 316
If you've ever wondered, "what is contact dermatitis?" -- you're in for a treat because this episode is going to blow your mind! My guest Dr. JiaDe (Jeff) Yu lectured on contact allergic dermatitis at the Eczema Expo 2023 hosted by the National Eczema Association, and I found his presentation so valuable that I invited him here to share the ins + outs on the topic. We covered a ton of information, but what I can say is that contact dermatitis is complex ! Allergic contact dermatitis isn't like a...
Oct 26, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 315
By now, I think everyone knows how I feel about protein intake. It's one of the reasons I was super excited to have back on a past guest to talk about protein myths and her NEW book , which I found utterly fascinating. It dives into the actual science as to WHY people need protein in their diets- for wound healing, blood glucose regulation, and so much more. My guest today is Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. She is board certified in Family Medicine and completed a combined research and clinical fellowship i...
Oct 19, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 314
Testing for candida when you have what you think is a candida rash can feel really discouraging . Especially when you have all the classic signs of candida overgrowth, and yet, your test comes back “clear.” What a frustrating waste of time and money, right? These results probably leave you feeling like you don’t know where to turn, or what’s causing your rash. And maybe you’ve even got symptoms of a fungal skin infection that don’t match up with test results. Now what? Well first off, your test ...
Oct 12, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 313
If you've seen all these viral videos on caster oil benefits for your eyes, you're in for a treat! I asked a returning guest about a recent VIRAL TikTok video on castor oil that made me pause -- mostly because you really need to be careful what you put on or near your eyes. The eyeballs are very delicate tissue so... Is castor oil really the magical elixir everyone online is claiming it to be for eyes? You might be surprised by her opinion! My guest today is Dr. Carly Rose, a distinguished optom...
Oct 05, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 312
One of the questions I hear a lot is “what causes candida overgrowth?” Because Candida is one of the underlying root causes that can cause your gut and your skin microbiomes to become imbalanced or dysbiotic, it must be factored into your case. Specifically, since Candida + other fungal organisms can trigger rashes to flare up . Candida can be super frustrating to deal with because it’s such an opportunistic fungal bug . We’ve all got Candida living in our bodies (including in your intestinal tr...
Sep 28, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 311
Today we've not only got a fan favorite back on the show, we are going to talk about a topic that I've only had ONE other guest talk about- perioral dermatitis. I know firsthand from a handful of clients I've worked with that perioral dermatitis is not only frustrating because it's hard to diagnose and find the root cause, but it's embarrassing because it is a lot of times on the face. So, let's dive in! Today's guest is Dr. Julie Greenberg is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Registered H...
Sep 21, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 310
Get ready to talk all about ears- everything from ear rashes to ear inflammation and ear infections! Also, this is another FIRST for The Healthy Skin Show. I've never had anyone come on to talk about ears! So, if you've had issues with your sinuses or ear drainage and wonder if it could be related to inflammation in your body, stay tuned to hear from today's guest who dives into what could be a root cause. My guest today is Dr. Haley Overstreet. She is a highly accomplished physician with a pass...
Sep 14, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 309
PCOS (aka. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a complex issue impacting many out there that can cause specific skin issues! So let this be a reminder that PCOS is not just a fertility disorder because it can + does impact the entire body in ways you might not even realize. This is the first-ever episode to focus on PCOS and my guest today knows exactly how challenging it can be for women to just get a diagnosis. We're going to dive into PCOS testing, PCOS root causes, the PCOS-gut connection and of...
Sep 07, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 308
Nutrition labels should make your diet + nutrition choices easier, but sometimes they do they exact opposite. And that’s the case when it comes to the Daily Value %. Over the last few months, I’ve repeatedly seen the Daily Value % used or discussed in ways that just don’t make sense. As well as people who are afraid to take a particular supplement we might recommend to them because the Daily Value looks like an astronomical number. And that’s troubling for me as a nutrition professional who firm...
Aug 31, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 307
Get ready for the "squirmies" if talking about worms and parasites (living INSIDE your body) makes you a bit squeamish! Parasites tend to get a bad rep, but in reality, they are a part of life. Most everyone HAS parasites already but doesn't need to do a parasite cleanse. Today's guest is the Queen of Parasites , and she gives insight on when you should consider doing a parasite and worm cleanse for your skin condition. My guest today is Robin Foroutan, a leading expert in Integrative and Functi...
Aug 24, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 306
If you’ve ever tried eliminating foods to help your skin rashes, I want to share some newly published research on elimination diets + food fear. This research is extremely eye-opening AND troubling simply because it tells us that there is a very significant + real risk of wrecking your relationship with food. I’m not saying that improving the nutrient quality or diet diversity is a bad thing. But elimination diets (regardless of health concerns) can be an extremely slippery slope to disordered e...
Aug 17, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 305
Today we get to talk about the gut and skin "picture" that tends to show up in psoriasis patients. There's research that states that the gut of those who have psoriasis looks eerily similar to those who have inflammatory bowel disease or IBD. Yikes! Today's guest completely agrees with the emerging research as well, so let's dive in. Today's guest is Fabrizio Galimberti. He completed his medical training at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine-Case Western Reserve University, received his...
Aug 10, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 304
I never thought that I would get diagnosed with gingivitis + struggle with horribly painful, bleeding gums . But after months of intense stress, my mouth was really struggling at the end of 2022. After what was one of the most painful dental cleanings of my entire life , the dentist explained that I had pretty bad gingivitis with pockets forming around my teeth. Plus, a really sensitive spot on a tooth + weird burning spots on my gums that he couldn’t explain. After this tear-filled experience, ...
Aug 03, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 303
Many people have NOT heard about prurigo nodularis, but I feel like we will hear about it more and more in the coming years. It's incredibly ITCHY, and so many people have suffered from it because it's so relatively new in regards to being diagnosed. Prurigo nodularis nodules tends to be in middle-aged people, and it occurs in people who have not had skin issues their whole life! That's why I brought on the Super Man of "itch", and he does a deep dive in prurigo nodularis and how you can treat i...
Jul 27, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 302
Many of my listeners are parents or other types of caregivers for kids and have actually written me asking if your child could or SHOULD do a liver detox or how to detox your child after reading my own liver detox posts . And the reality is... I don't work with children and babies, so I can't be too sure for YOUR child! I actually refer all of those potential clients to today's guest because that's exactly whom she works with. So I'm excited to dive into this topic of liver detoxes for kids and ...
Jul 20, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 301
If you’re into looking at research to figure out more natural ways to support your skin condition (eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, hives, seborrheic dermatitis) , this episode is for you. Like you, I love digging through research to see what’s being ignored or overlooked with the hopes of helping listeners as well as my clients. But there’s a sneaky truth that I think needs to be stated clearly… Research isn’t always right. What do I mean by that? Sometimes the outcome of a study looks so promising,...
Jul 13, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 300
