The Healthy Skin Show

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 and address the root causes of their symptoms, including acne, hair loss, and period problems. Vivien provides a ton of health education on her social media accounts and website. She also hosts a women’s health podcast ‘Hormones in Harmony’, where she interviews expert guests in the healthcare and nutrition industry. Join us as we talk about adult acne, and how the gut, topical products, and nutrient issues play a role. Has gut health and nutrient issues played a role in your adult acne? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: Vivien's journey with acne Connection between acne and gut issues Teen vs. adult acne Vivien's take on topical products, and her recommendations What is the difference between fungal driven acne and bacterial driven acne? Quotes “If your gut is not healthy, other things can't function, particularly hormones and particularly the skin.” [8:09] “I've always said a good topical skincare routine can make a big difference, and it did for me as well, but I think it's 80-90% internally driven, and maybe 10-20% external.” [15:05]  Links Find Vivien online here Healthy Skin Show ep. 076: What You Need To Know About Acne, Accutane & Antibiotics w/ Dr. Raja Sivamani Healthy Skin Show ep. 169: Why Is Zinc So Important For Your Skin? Healthy Skin Show ep. 166: Mold + Histamine Connection w/ Dr. Jill Crista Interested in trying MegaSporeBiotic? CLICK HERE! 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

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 of Iowa. Kiran established a Clinical Research Organization where he designed and conducted dozens of human clinical trials in human nutrition. He is also a co-founder and partner in Nu Science Trading, LLC.: a nutritional technology development and research company. In addition, Kiran is a co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Microbiome Labs that makes products like MegasporeBiotic + MegaIgG2000. Kiran is currently involved in 16 novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome. Join us as we continue our discussion about some really interesting research about staph infections and probiotics. Have you tried MegaSporeBiotic? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: How fast does MegaSpore work? Is it a quick fix? Managing expectations --  How long does it take to rebalance your GI tract? Bacillus probiotics -- are they colonizers or transitory guests in the gut? Topical application of Bacillus + skin infections How to take MegaSpore when on antibiotics Quotes “Staph is a phenomenal competitor. So it's not like they're just going to go away quietly, so they're going to fight back and it's going to be a battle and it'll take some time.” [22:16] “We actually have one study we published not last year, but the year before showing that getting the spores into the system will start to help to recover the system from the auxiliary damage that antibiotics can do.” [33:46] Links Click HERE to try MegaSporeBiotic Healthy Skin Show ep. 10 How Your Skin Health Is Tied To Your Whole-Body Health w/ Kiran Krishnan Healthy Skin Show ep. 11 The Role Of Probiotics When It Comes To Skin Health w/ Kiran Krishnan Follow Kiran Krishnan on Instagram Article: The probiotic that kills antibiotic-resistant bacteria STUDY: Pathogen elimination by probiotic Bacillus via signalling interfeReady 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

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 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 where he designed and conducted dozens of human clinical trials in human nutrition. He is also a co-founder and partner in Nu Science Trading, LLC.: a nutritional technology development and research company. In addition, Kiran is a co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Microbiome Labs that has created products like Megasporebiotic + MegaIgG2000. Kiran is currently involved in 16 novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome. Join us as we discuss some really interesting research about staph infections and probiotics. Has Bacillus Subtilis improved the condition of your skin? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: The research on probiotics and Staph Shocking ways that Staph spreads + literally gets everywhere Can you have Staph aureus in your gut? Do other Bacillus strains also help, or does it just seem to be Bacillus Subtilis? How can MegaSporeBiotic help those with C. diff? Quotes “When you look at cell count, we have more microbial cells than human cells, and every square millimeter of our body (including our skin) is covered with microbes.” [13:58] “If your immune system is not tuned to detecting and dealing with MRSA, then you're going to have a hard time dealing with it on the skin as well.” [15:09] Links Click HERE to try MegaSporeBiotic Healthy Skin Show ep. 10 How Your Skin Health Is Tied To Your Whole-Body Health w/ Kiran Krishnan Healthy Skin Show ep. 11 The Role Of Probiotics When It Comes To Skin Health w/ Kiran Krishnan Follow Kiran Krishnan on Instagram Article: The probiotic tReady 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

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 University. At the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR, Dr. Zwickey launched the Helfgott Research Institute and established the School of Graduate Studies, developing programs in research, nutrition, and global health, among others. Dr. Zwickey applies her immunology expertise to natural medicine research, and she currently leads an NIH funded clinical research training program. She teaches at many universities and speaks at conferences worldwide. Join us as we talk about how the immune system and cytokines can be related to skin conditions. Did you know about the relationship between your immune system and your skin? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: Relationship between hormones (like estrogen and cortisol) + your immune system What are Th1 + Th2? If you've got lots of allergies, there's a big reason why! Helminth worm therapy -- umm, what is that (and how is it related to allergies)? How does cortisol impact the immune system (especially if you've got Topical Steroid Withdrawal) Quotes “There's no one hormone that affects the immune system. They all affect the immune system.” [0:43] “A Th1 response is a set of cells and proteins that are designed to respond to bacteria and virus and a Th2 response is a set of cells and proteins designed to respond to worms and parasites.” [8:10]  Links Find Dr. Zwickey online here GRAB –> Jennifer's Allergen Cross-Reactivity eGuide Healthy Skin Show ep. 072: Sex Hormone-Skin Rash Connection w/ Dr. Carrie Jones Follow Dr. Zwickey on InstagramReady 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

Have you ever wondered what is the best diet to fix your skin rashes? There’s sooo many suggestions out there -- which to choose? Most people cycle through so many diet variations without  much lasting success leaving them frustrated and feeling like a failure. And for many, the joy that food and mealtime used to have disappears. You also begin to draw conclusions about how certain foods trigger your skin that might not be entirely accurate… ultimately placing too much blame on food. As your diet becomes increasingly limited, other problems can pop up -- all on the quest to simply fix your skin. I’d like to help you avoid these pitfalls and better understand what role diet can play. I have a sneaking suspicion that you have been misled to believe that diet alone should be more helpful than it really is. I invite you to keep an open-mind and join me as I share some valuable insights that I’ve gain from working directly on cases in my practice. In this episode: Can diet changes alone fix chronic skin rashes? (my controversial opinion) Recent client story using an elimination diet approach Is there ONE diet that can really fix your rashes? Do elimination diets cause more harm than good for skin problems? What you should keep in mind when using diet as a tool on your journey Quotes: The overuse of elimination diets is incredibly troubling because it pits you against food which is, above all, nourishment. Real-life consequences of overly relying on elimination diets have now created a trend of disordered eating and food fear that is alarming and harmful.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

We've talked a lot on the show about how gut health plays a role in the health of the skin. But is this the case in children as well? My guest today will explain all about the skin-gut connection, specifically in little ones. My guest today, Jennifer Brand, MPH, MS, CNS is an integrative and clinical nutritionist and the founder of Jennifer Caryn Brand Nutrition. She specializes in childhood skin rashes (eczema in particular), food allergies and sensitivities, and gut problems. Jennifer’s own struggle with gut problems and disordered eating, her father’s battle with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, her brother’s diagnosis of psoriasis, and her mother’s diagnosis of vitiligo left her frustrated and stirred her search for a different approach as conventional means fell flat. She's is a faculty member of LearnSkin, and her work has been featured in peer-reviewed scientific journals, Voyagela, as well as on podcasts, online summits, and in-person presentations. Join us as we discuss the use of probiotics in children as a tool to help combat eczema. Have probiotics helped your child's skin condition? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: In Jennifer's experience, in what percentage of babies and children is the microbiome one of the main problems? The problem with eliminating too many foods from a child's diet What is the gut-skin connection? How can probiotics support better skin health? MegaSporeBiotic dosage tips for children Benefits of prebiotics Quotes “By addressing what's happening in the gut, we can get some resolution to what's happening on the skin.” [2:01] “When we start taking food after food out of the diet and especially when we start taking otherwise healthy foods, like certain fruits and vegetables, the diet becomes smaller and smaller and more restricted, and we start to risk nutrient deficiency, nutrient insufficiency, and nutrient deficiency in little ones.” [2:46] Links Interested in trying MegaSporeBiotic? Click HERE to grab a bottle! Find Jennifer Brand online Get Jennifer Brand's FREE Guide To Beat Your Little One's Eczema HERE Get Jennifer Brand's FREE Guide To Probiotics For Skin Rashes Healthy Skin Show episode 008: Identifying The Chemical Triggers Behind Your Skin Flare Ups w/ Jennifer Brand 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

I’m often asked so many questions about liver detoxification. You can find so many different people promoting liver detoxes as “the way” to help rashes. My approach (as you probably know) differs greatly. Partly due to my own personal experience living with hand eczema and also from working directly with clients. I generally do not ever recommend liver detoxes or cleanses. And for some who have a histamine problem or have allergies to pollen — I recommend you steer clear! In this episode, I’m going to break down the different phases of liver detoxification so that you can understand my perspective. Yes, it’s complicated and I have tried not to get too nerdy on this (because biochemistry can be confusing). Join me as we dive headfirst into the liver detox-skin rash connection! In this episode: 3 phases of liver detoxification Distinct role of each phase of liver detox How nutrients play a role in liver detoxification Problem with using herbs to “detox your liver” Ways that your liver detox system can become overwhelmed Quotes: Phase 2 detox handles the burden from Phase 1 AND everything that doesn’t need to go through Phase 1. Liver detoxes that include herbs generally speed up Phase 1 detox resulting in a lot of more toxic byproducts.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

Do you struggle with recurrent skin infections, like staph or strep? In today's episode, my guest and I discuss what can cause recurrent skin infections, the difference between a skin rash flare and a skin infection, and ways to reduce skin infections. 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 Dermatology training at Harvard where he served as Chief Resident in Dermatology. While at Harvard, he received formal training in acupuncture. Dr. Lio has written a textbook on Integrative Dermatology and has published over 100 papers. Join us as we talk about the possible causes of recurrent skin infections, and steps you can take to reduce them. Have you experienced recurrent skin infections (e.g. staph or strep)? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: Can you get a skin infection from products you are using on your skin regularly? More hygienic ways to use skin products Considerations if you get recurrent skin infections (like staph infections) Should you seek treatment for a skin infection? What are other skin infections? Quotes “I really think there is something to this concept that people who are heavily colonized, if that's how we want to call it, it's not just a benign bystander. It is actually doing bad stuff to the skin.” [16:07] “Such a big portion of my practice is recurrent staph infection and staph colonization…One of the big triggers I think is having multiple family members who are colonized.” [5:33] Links Find Dr. Lio Online Healthy Skin Show ep. 001: How to Protect & Strengthen Your Skin Barrier w/ Dr. Peter Lio Healthy Skin Show ep. 037: Nickel Allergy And Eczema w/ Dr. Peter Lio Healthy Skin Show ep. 104: Topical B12 For Skin Rashes w/ Dr. Peter Lio Healthy Skin Show ep. 136: Alternative Solutions For Rosacea w/ Dr. Peter Lio Healthy Skin Show ep. 004: A Groundbreaking Approach To Treating Atopic Eczema w/ Dr. Richard Aron Healthy Skin Show ep. 106: What The Heck Is Eczema Herpeticum? w/ Abby Lai Call Dr. Lio's office at (312) 995-1955 to order Pink Magic cream Follow Dr. Lio on Twitter | FacebookReady 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

Have you heard the phrase “Whether you think you can or think you can’t — you’re right” from Henry Ford? There’s so much truth to this statement and it is critical on your skin rash journey. I’ve spoken with so many people over the last three years who have shared with me some of their greatest fears about their skin problems. And what I’ve found is that those who believe that they’ve exhausted all hope and have tried everything and are ready to give up trying… are right about their predicament. It’s not about what they have or haven’t done — it’s more about what they believe about their situation. This is significant because if you don’t believe there is hope, you’ll be the first to bail at the slightest of speedbumps or setbacks. So while we can talk about the importance of various supplements or protocols, mindset is JUST as important… and sometimes even more so. That’s why I wanted to add in more mindset focused episodes to help you stay the course and see your skin (and situation) in a different light. All with the purpose to keep you moving forward so that you can reach your finishline. I believe in you… and I want to give you the tools to help you get there. In this episode: The power of your mindset to dictate whether you can make it through flares + setbacks (or throw in the towel) Unrealistic expectations of solutions shared online (AND why they might not work for you) Knowing your root causes is just the first step in the process Thoughts on taking lots of random supplements that might help your skin My beef with “healing your leaky gut” + why most people never actually do it Quotes: It’s not your fault that someone else’s solution didn’t work for you. It didn’t work because their root cause combo is different than yours. All the bone broth and glutamine in the world isn’t going to fix your leaky gut if you’ve still got a super messed up microbiome.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

The topic of topical steroids is a tricky one… very controversial these days for some who’ve discovered that their body has become addicted. As you know, I’ve covered Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) in multiple episodes of the Healthy Skin Show. Today’s episode is a focused on my own personal insight as a clinical nutritionist directed specifically to support those who find themselves in TSW. There are some common assumptions that float through the TSW community that I’ve found to be unfortunately concerning. These assumptions have at times ended up creating an even worse state of health for a client because the advice they were given was not appropriate for them (and at times, inaccurate). While I realize that TSW is not an official medical diagnosis leaving people to essentially self-diagnose, there is a greater risk of misstep because of the complexities not just of the human body, but also because of the lack of medical support. Advocates do and share what they can, but there can be significant gaps in knowledge that many of us who work with individuals in this community are hoping to fill with new research and clinical experience. I’d like to help you avoid some pitfalls that I commonly see by sharing some pearls from my clinical practice where I work with TSW clients in addition to my ongoing research. The intention is to offer a perspective that could open up new avenues for you of working on your skin and ultimately your health. In this episode: Elimination diets + Topical Steroid Withdrawal Nutrient deficiencies in clients with TSW Could something else be making your TSW experience WORSE? Hidden reasons driving intense itchiness associated with TSW Staph infections + Topical Steroid Withdrawal Quotes: Clients with TSW tend to have a crazy amount of nutrient depletions that can be very challenging to correct. Extreme itchiness typical of TSW could be from other issues like a hidden gut infection (like H.pylori or Blastocystisis homonis), mold exposure or zinc deficiency.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