November is National Healthy Skin Month, and let’s kick it off with ways to support healthier skin holistically AND naturally
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When I think of acne, I like to think of what is happening on the skin level and what is happening from within. In this blog post, you'll lead about what causes acne and how a common supplement could be causing or worsening acne.
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When looking at the science, there are 2 nutrient deficiencies that have been linked to acne. So, does this mean people NEED to take skin supplements with these nutrients? Read this blog post for science-based holistic & integrative acne info
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Episode 2 of the Holistic Beauty Podcast just DROPPED THIS MORNING! Dr. Marilyn Merola, ND & I chat about how acne develops, skincare routines for different types of acne, and how lifestyle affects acne! We speak all about the science behind acne and how different skincare actives (and prescriptions) target the different elements behind acne. In addition to this, we chat about what conventional dermatologists may do, what the alternatives are, and what we’ve seen to be helpful from our own clinical experience.
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Dr. Marilyn Merola, ND and I have been working on launching a podcast for a year! And, we finally did it! The Holisitic Beauty Podcast is available for streaming on ALL MAJOR streaming platforms AND on Youtube! New episodes are dropped EVERY MONDAY 5:00 AM PT/8:00 AM ET. So, you’ll have something to listen to during your morning commute!
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April is IBS awareness month! Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) occurs in 10-15% of people in North America and 11% of people worldwide, and is a common gut health condition that people come to see me for in-office. IBS manifests as abdominal discomfort and changes to bowel habits, and is diagnosed via the Rome IV Criteria. Before IBS can be diagnosed, other conditions need to be ruled out first that can look like IBS!
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If you do a quick search on various social media apps and online, you will find that people are saying that spearmint tea has been helpful for their acne. But, what’s the REAL tea? Well, we’re going to talk about that and the science behind it.
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In this blog post, we are going to dive into what I’m really passionate about - How gut health and hormones affect skin health! Specific topics we are going to cover are: How acne develops at the skin level; the underlying causes leading to acne; & how a licensed ND may use integrative options to address acne and support skin health
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Let’s talk about what science has to say about hormones, and how hormones might affect weight & metabolism. Let’s also talk about hormones from a holistic POV and speak about the underlying elements that may contribute to issues in metabolism.
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Want to know if gut health is connected to PCOS? Read this blog post to learn how diet is connected to PCOS, and how changes in the gut microbiome from diet have been connected to PCOS.
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