Holistic Beauty Podcast: November Episodes

In these 4 Holistic Beauty Podcast episodes released this November 2022, you will learn about what fungal acne is; the skin microbiome & probiotic/postbiotic skincare; regenerative cosmetic procedures, such as PRP, PRFM, microneedling, and radiofrequency; and what “medical-grade” skincare means.

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How gut bacteria affects skin health

In the blog post, we are going to dive into what science has to say about gut bacteria and several skin issues, specifically with acne, eczema, and rosacea. And then, we are going to dive into what naturopathic doctor may offer to address skin conditions from a holistic and integrative point-of-view.

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Why does acne happen?

In this article, you will learn what science has to say about what is happening on the skin level. You will also learn what science says about different underlying causes and triggers from within that affect skin health to manifest as acne.

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Holistic Beauty Podcast, Episode 2: Skincare for Acne and Why Lifestyle Also Matters

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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Holistic Beauty Podcast, Episode 1

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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What is IBS? What are the different Types of IBS?

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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