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282: Metabolic Dysfunction Disaster Fueling Skin Problems w/ Dr. Robert Lustig Feb 23, 2023

Show notes

You go to the doctor, get blood panels run, but you're told you're fine. However, you don't feel well. Have you ever felt that maybe there's a step missing somewhere or something is just being overlooked?? Today you'll hear from someone who might be able to give you some insight on why things have shifted in the medical system and what you can do to support health, especially your mitochondrial health.

My guest today is Dr. Robert Lustig, MD, MSL. He is Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology and Member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. Dr. Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist, with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He is one of the leaders of the current “anti-sugar” movement that is changing the food industry. Dr. Lustig graduated from MIT in 1976, and received his M.D. from Cornell University Medical College in 1980. He also received his Masters of Studies in Law (MSL) degree at University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 2013.

I'd love to hear if something really stuck out to you in this interview! Share with me in the comments below!

In this episode:

What is metabolic health + what all does it affect?
Insight on the liver enzyme ALT + how it's normal range has changed
What are Dr. Lustig's "Hateful Eight" for metabolic health?
Thoughts about why the diabetes diagnosis is exploding
Glucose vs. fructose - which is worse?
The importance of fiber

Quotes

"It makes sense that the disease of alcohol and the disease of sugar should be the same, and that's why children now get type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease without alcohol." [5:01]

"It turns out there are a whole lot of mitochondrial toxins out in our environment. But the mitochondrial toxin that you have the most control over, that you could deal with yourself in a flash and get rid of about 85% of the mitochondrial dysfunction in your body in one fell swoop, is the molecule fructose, which is one half of sugar." [20:17]

Links

Follow Dr. Lustig on Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Check out a charity Dr. Lustig supports: Eat REAL

Get ALL of Dr. Lustig's books:

Looking for some healthy snacks made from REAL food? Try PaleoValley!

Healthy Skin Show ep. 007: How To Combat Your Chronic Skin Issues By Helping Your Liver w/ Dr. Alan Christianson

Healthy Skin Show ep. 047: Will A Liver Detox Help My Skin Rashes?

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281: Why Protein Intake Is So Important For Skin Health w/ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Feb 16, 2023

Show notes

If you're a longtime listener, you know that I HATE crazy food dogmas. I will say it OVER and OVER again! So, with this conversation, one of the important pieces that I want people to walk away from today is that this is not black and white- are certain foods good or bad for you, should you only eat Organic, you need to eat only after a certain time of day, etc. Food restrictions or diets are not a one size fits all.

Today's guest, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, is a Washington University fellowship-trained physician in Nutritional Science and Geriatrics and is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Lyon is the founder of the Institute for Muscle Centric-Medicine™. She services the leaders, innovators, mavericks, and executives in their prospective fields. In addition, Gabrielle works closely with the Special Operations Military and has a private practice that services patients worldwide.

If you've increased your protein intake and it helped your skin health, what are your favorite ways to do so? Share with me in the comments below!

In this episode:

Why the argument against protein tends to be incorrect
The importance of muscle in terms of longevity
How does muscle act as a metabolic regulator?
If you're dealing with a compromised skin barrier, what types of intake numbers might you consider?
The BIG animal vs. plant question
What happens inside the body when you exercise and why it's CRUCIAL for health
Dr. Lyon's big announcement on the working title of her new book!

Quotes

"Everyone talks about insulin resistance, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's. Much of these metabolic diseases begin in skeletal muscle first." [5:32]

"For protein turnover, your body goes through about 250 grams, depending on your size, of protein turnover a day. That's a lot of protein turnover!" [6:32]

Links

Find Dr. Lyon online and download her free LYON PROTOCOL for a food guide here (scroll down halfway on homepage)

Follow Dr. Lyon on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Preorder Dr. Lyon's book Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well coming out this Fall!

Try these brands for some supportive products to help get your protein intake up: Quell's Protein Powders | Vital Proteins | PaleoValley

Healthy Skin Show ep. 065: Why Protein Is Good For Your Skin (And Solving Skin Rashes)

Healthy Skin Show ep. 268: Plant-based Vs Carnivore Diet: What’s Best For Chronic Skin Issues?

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Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

280: Low Stomach Acid + Chronic Skin Rash Issues Feb 09, 2023

Show notes

If you’ve heard that skin rashes are caused by underlying gut problems, this can definitely be a factor – especially looking at gut function + your gut microbiome.
That said, gut issues are just one factor in a case, so skin problems aren’t entirely gut problems!

While I’ve discussed other gut problems that are associated with chronic skin issues, I haven’t yet dove into the link between low stomach acid + chronic skin problems.

So let’s do that today so you can see why this often misunderstood issue (that’s pretty easy to figure out) is a great starting point to work on your case!

In this episode:

Overview of gut function + why any problems along the way create larger issues downstream
Reasons why stomach acid could be low
Symptoms of low stomach acid
How to test for low stomach acid (at-home)
Tips to naturally increase stomach acid

Quotes:

When stomach acid is chronically low, you can potentially end up with nutrient deficiencies + unwanted organisms in your GI tract that were swallowed.

There are no backup systems in your gut so if one step fails, it triggers problems from that point onward in the digestive + absorption process.

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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.

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279: Chemical That Triggers Eczema (Oh My!) w/ Dr. Ian Myles Feb 02, 2023

Show notes

You could be doing all the right things- eating clean, whole foods, tossing out all itchy clothing, and making sure you drink plenty of water. But you're still flaring. Today's guest speaks on possible external triggers that he's been researching that may be causing flares, and it can be everything from where you live to what specific chemicals are in your environment.

My guest today is Dr. Ian Myles, who was born and raised in Colorado. He did his undergrad at Colorado State University, received his M.D. from the University of Colorado, then trained in internal medicine at The Ohio State University prior to beginning fellowship training in allergy and clinical immunology at NIH. He became a commissioned officer in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and has supported several US and international missions. Dr. Myles received his MPH from George Washington University before becoming the head of the Epithelial Therapeutics Unit to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a topical, live bacterial treatment for eczema.

Have you changed anything in your environment or home and saw improvements in your rashes? Share with me in the comments below!

In this episode:

How the gut microbes prime the immune system to function properly and can affect cellular response in the skin
Why you shouldn't be ONLY concerned with killing staph on your skin
Why it's not in your head- allergic diseases HAVE increased since about the 1970s
Aside from diet, what are some possible external triggers for eczema? (Hello clothing, sheets, and air quality!)
Which chemicals seem to show up in the zip codes that have more eczema than you would anticipate?
How do these chemicals physiologically harm the bacteria AND create signals for the body to create rashes (WOW!)
Why eczema is not a drug deficiency and you need to look at the broader picture in your home and all of society

Quotes

"There's only seven chemicals you can use to give a mouse eczema so that you can then treat it, two of them are diisocyanates." [18:25]

"In terms of the fabrics, I think laying that chemical up against your skin, or particularly polyester bedsheets I would worry about for children, if they're laying on that, that chemical is touching the skin, it's going to disrupt the bacteria's ability to do its job and it's going to directly activate the defects in the skin, or the receptors in the skin." [23:54]

Links

Find Dr. Ian Myles online here and on Twitter

Try an AMAZING AirDoctor™ air filter here to clean up the air inside your home

Get non-chemical laden sheets here for your whole family with Simply Organic Bamboo

Healthy Skin Show ep. 253: Eczema Expo 2022 Recap

Healthy Skin Show ep. 266: Eczema-Gut Connection (PART 1)

RESEARCH: Exposure to isocyanates predicts atopic der

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278: How Stress Causes Mineral Deficiencies w/ Christa Biegler, RD Jan 26, 2023

Show notes

Stress is a VERY hot topic right now, and I'm actually thankful it is because in the past, I think many brushed it off and just didn't talk it about it. However with new research, we know that it's not just a stressful "event" such as a divorce or a family member's terminal diagnosis that can have negative effects on mind and body. It can be chronic things such as consistent fasting, reliving childhood trauma, or as my guest today acknowledges, fast talking! It truly is unique for each person.

Today's guest, Christa Biegler, is an award-winning dietitian nutritionist, host of the Less Stressed Life podcast, and author of The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook. She helps health-savvy women overcome food sensitivities and fatigue without restrictive dieting to beat bloat, burnout & eczema breakouts. She lives with her unicycling husband & kids in the Midwest.

What are some things you've seen stress affect in or on your body? Let me know in the comments below!

In this episode:

What is unrealized stress?
Cortisol's impact on other hormones when you're stressed
Being honest about YOUR stress (not compared to others)
What's an "energy vampire"?
Role minerals play in your body when you're stressed
Testing options to check your mineral status
The most valuable ratios of a hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA)

Quotes

“There's a sodium-potassium pump in every single cell. So if you have low sodium-potassium like I did on my mineral results, then you're not only struggling to get nutrients in and out of every cell, but it's a backbone to making stomach acid." [14:09]

"With more severe skin cases, I have seen more severe toxic burden being lost in the tissue. So that's looking at arsenic, cadmium, aluminum, etc..." [27:51]

Links

Find Christa online here

Follow Christa on Facebook | Instagram

Healthy Skin Show ep. 042: How Sulfur Can Trigger Skin Rashes w/ Christa Biegler

Healthy Skin Show ep. 128: Eczema Sleep Problems w/ Christa Biegler, RD

Healthy Skin Show ep. 146: Chlorine + Bath Additives w/ Christa Biegler, RD

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

277: Rethinking Thyroid Problems (And What They Mean) w/ Dr. Eric Balcavage Jan 19, 2023

Show notes

As anyone who has worked with me in my clinical practice may know, I feel very strongly about monitoring thyroid function and trying to optimize it. Plus, I get questions ALL the time surrounding it. Because of that, I am so excited to have an expert on the thyroid, Dr. Eric Balcavage, on this episode to talk about this important topic.

Dr. Eric Balcavage is a functional medicine practitioner, chiropractor, host of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, and the co-author of the book, The Thyroid Debacle. The book co-written by Kelly Halderman MD, addresses the problems with current allopathic and functional medicine approaches to hypothyroidism as well as the solutions to restoring thyroid physiology.

Dr. Balcavage is also the owner and founder of Rejuvagen, a functional medicine clinic in Chadds Ford, PA. As a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and being Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, he is a nationally recognized speaker and educator on various health related topics including thyroid physiology, bile physiology, detoxification, oxidative stress, methylation and chronic illness. He has made it his mission to change the way medicine looks at hypothyroidism.

If you're suffering with a skin condition, have you checked into thyroid function? Were you surprised by it? Let me know in the comments below!

In this episode:

What does it mean for your thyroid to not be working the way that it should?
What can cause a cell to perceive danger and affect its function?
The difference between the body having dysfunction vs. creating an adaptive response
Dr. Balcavage's opinion on having Hashimoto's- is it different than having any other thyroid problems?
The elephant in the room- why should you even care about your thyroid if you're having skin issues??
FREE things to do to reduce stress responses in your body which affect the thyroid and skin health
Finally...Which diet is best? (It's probably not what you think!)

Quotes

“If we have a population that's about 50% overweight or obese and if about 50% of the population has some type of blood sugar regulation issues going on, then the number of people that struggle with problems with thyroid signal physiology and tissue or cellular hypothyroidism is probably closer to 50 or 60%." [05:17]

"What's the biggest organ to dump stuff out if you have a bad gut, bad liver, and bad gallbladder? Skin is one of the best places to dump it out. If you have an immune inflammatory issue, you're producing a bunch of inflammatory chemicals that are going to have an impact on the skin." [18:36]

Links

Find Dr. Eric online at his Rejuvagen clinic

Follow Dr. Eric on Youtube | Facebook | Instagram

Get Dr. Balcavage's book The Thyroi<

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

276: Dupixent Eye Side Effects: What's Going On? {RESEARCH} w/ Dr. Roselie Achten Jan 12, 2023

Show notes

Today, it's all about the eyes, which are somewhat the extension of our brain, so treating ANY condition with them can be scary. I've gotten a lot of questions from listeners about dupilumab (Dupixent) and the side effects specifically when it comes to the eyes. So to dive in on this topic, I brought in today's guest, Dr. Roselie Achten, since her PhD focuses on ocular surface disease in atopic dermatitis patients before and during dupilumab treatment.

Dr. Roselie Achten is a medical doctor and PhD student at the Department of Dermatology at the University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands, and I am so excited to have her on the show! You can find some of her research findings in the links section below.

Have you ever experienced any side effects with your eyes after starting dupilumab? I'd love to hear about it in the comments!

In this episode:

Stats on how many patients develop Dupixent eye side effects (aka. dupilumab-associated ocular surface disease)
Eye symptoms of patients commonly complain about
How long does it typically take to develop eye problems from Dupixent?
What puts you more at risk for developing Dupixent eye side effects?
What are your options if you develop Dupixent eye side effects?
Can reducing the use of Dupixent help?

Quotes

“We were also quite surprised by the fact that the majority of the patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis already had characteristics of the ocular surface disease. So of the 70 patients that were analyzed, 90% of them already had characteristics of ocular surface disease before the start of Dupilumab treatment." [11:09]

"If patients have these signs and symptoms of dupilumab associated ocular surface disease, we first start with tacrolimus skin ointment for the external eyelids. We also start with ketotifen, which is an antihistamine eye drop... also the artificial tears, it's more for if you experience a dry eye sensation, it could lead to improvement of that symptom for a little time." [17:12]

Links

Find Dr. Roselie Achten online here

Healthy Skin Show ep. 244: How Do Biologic Drugs For Chronic Skin Conditions Work? w/ Heather Zwickey, PhD

Long-term follow-up and treatment outcomes of conjunctivitis during dupilumab treatment in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis - ScienceDirect

Identification of Risk Factors for Dupilumab-associated Ocular Surface Disease in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis - PMC (nih.gov)

Ocular surface disease is common in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis patients - Achten - 2022 - Clinical & Experimental Allergy

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

275: Why You're So Itchy (HINT: It's Probably Not Histamine) w/ Dr. Shawn Kwatra Jan 05, 2023

Show notes

There are SO many causes to itch. Each person's skin condition is truly unique. My guest today, Dr. Shawn Kwatra, is deep in the trenches with research varying from what causes itchiness to the gut microbiome could be a major causes for things like eczema and psoriasis.

Shawn Kwatra, MD is a Director of the Johns Hopkins Itch Center and an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD, USA. He specializes in medical dermatology areas of clinical expertise include atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, chronic itch of unknown origin and dermatology for ethnic skin. Dr. Kwatra also runs a basic science laboratory and clinical trials unit and is funded by the National Institutes of Health and multiple foundations. Dr. Kwatra has been an author or co-author on over 200 publications and author of the book Living with Itch.

Have you tried any outside-the-box therapies to stop your itchiness? Let me know in the comments what worked for you!

In this episode:

Breaking down the itch cycle in your body
Tips to STOP the itch + disrupt the itch signal
Why histamine is NOT always the cause of itchiness or eczema
Sedating vs. non-sedating antihistamines (pros + cons)
How your vagus nerve connects gut problems to itch (FASCINATING)
Latest research on IL-31 (the "master conductor of itch")
What happens when you don't get relief from itchiness (especially long-term)
Why you can't "just stop scratching"

Quotes

“There was a study showing that even vagal nerve stimulation can actually alter itch sensation, and one of the new frontiers in inflammatory skin diseases is looking at alterations in the gut microbiome as well... I believe some of these bacterial specials, viral species, fungal species, may be signaling through the vagus nerve to help propagate itch sensation." [16:27]

"The studies that have been done today across many different indications have shown that IL-31 (cytokine) blockade is one of the most potent, if not the most potent anti itch medicines and inhibitory factors that exist. And so monoclonal antibodies targeting this agent are in deep late phase development." [19:38]

Links

Find Dr. Shawn Kwatra online here and here

Follow Dr. Kwatra on Twitter

Get Dr. Kwatra's book Living with Itch: A Patient's Guide

Healthy Skin Show ep. 265: Problem with Antihistamines That No One Tells You w/ Dr. Chris Thompson, MD

Healthy Skin Show ep. 253: Eczema Expo 2022 Recap

Healthy Skin Show ep. 257: Itchiness + Histamine Intolerance - Why Am I Itchy?

Healthy Skin Show ep. 070: Stopping The Itch In Children & Babies w/ Dr. Elisa Song

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

274: What Does It Mean To Heal (PERSONAL JOURNEY) w/ Ashley Ann Lora Dec 29, 2022

Show notes

It can be helpful to hear from others going through the same struggle or journey as you. My guest today shares her powerful story of determination and never giving up on finding the root cause for her rashes which started in childhood.

Ashley Ann Lora, today's guest, was diagnosed with eczema (atopic dermatitis) as a baby. She suffered a lot growing up due to lack of education and awareness of management tips and treatment options. In 2016, Ashley began sharing her story publicly and turned patient advocacy into her career. Now, she works with brands, pharma companies, and healthcare organizations to help them better understand the eczema community. She's also a trained facilitator and facilitates a weekly support group for those living with eczema and going through TSW.

Whether its TSW or suffering from other rashes, what has helped you on your journey? Let me know in the comments what was as turning point for you!

In this episode:

Ashely's long journey from baby eczema to adulthood
What she tried for treatments
What was the moment that changed her forever?
How she when from hating her eczema to loving her eczema
What is the "work" that went into mentally dealing with her flareups?
What does healing look like now for Ashley?

Quotes

“My eczema and my body is really trying to support me. It's not trying to harm me. It's trying to support me in getting to the root cause of my inflammation." [06:55]

"How I deal with my eczema is the same way of how I deal with my partner, how I deal with my friends, how I deal with my family. And I think that's the big switch that many people may or may not realize is how you treat your eczema could be a correspondence to how you treat other people and more importantly how you treat yourself." [10:36]

"There are a lot of people who are walking around with clear skin who are not happy, which goes back to show that clear skin does not equate to happiness. So what does make us happy outside of clear skin?" [15:34]

Links

Find Ashley Ann Lora online here

Follow Ashley on Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

Watch Ashley's Instagram Reel on healing

Healthy Skin Show ep. 132: What is Topical Steroid Withdrawal? w/ Kathryn Tullos

HEalthy Skin Show ep. 131: Mindset: What To Do When Nothing Seems To Help Your Rashes

Healthy Skin Show ep. 195: Is There Hope For Thin Skin From Topical Steroid Cream Use? w/ Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov

Healthy Skin Show ep. 200: Getting Emotional + Mental Support For TSW w/ Jing Rui Yeo

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

273: What Is NAET for Allergies + Sensitivities? w/ Juliann Abecassis-Walsh, A.P. Dec 15, 2022

Show notes

Ever wonder how energy medicine works? For many it sounds WAY out there. But energy medicine & Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities can be a powerful tool to support your healing journey!

Today's guest, Juliann Abecassis-Walsh, is a former Mayo Clinic Acupuncture Physician and a Diplomat of Oriental Medicine. She is NCCAOM Board Certified in Foundations of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, Bio-Medicine and Chinese Herbology. Juliann founded Balanced Healing of Jacksonville in 2016 and now acts as the clinic director and is a full time provider. She is passionate about teaching others how to become their own health advocates. At Balanced Healing she strives to create an environment which promotes healing, an environment in which you feel heard, understood and supported. She specializes in complex cases, “mysterious illness”, mold and mycotoxin illness, stress related conditions, allergy elimination, gut dysfunction and promoting optimal wellness.

Have you ever tried NAET? Let me know in the comments if it worked for you!

In this episode:

What is NAET and what can it be used for?
Breaking down a NAET clearing visit -- how it works + what to expect
Examples when you should NOT rely on NAET to help
How many treatments before an allergy typically clears?
Crazy story of healing a lipoma after many visits with doctors

Quotes

“Some people can clear things in one or two treatments, other people for big allergens, it could take five treatments." [11:27]

“If mom is holding the baby and I do the mom's back while the mom is holding the vial and touching the baby's leg with the vial, the baby gets the treatment." [20:13]

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