MYF 59 | Banishing Acne: Natural Solutions for Clear Skin
Welcome to Episode 59!
In episode 59, we dive into natural solutions for healing acne. Although acne might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to fertility, it can definitely be a sign of underlying health issues or hormone imbalances that may affect your ability to conceive. Plus it’s just an all-around frustrating problem deal with! Given how connected all of our body systems are, it should come as no surprise that the strategies that help clear up your skin can also have a profound effect on your overall health and your fertility. In this episode, you'll learn:
The major underlying causes for acne and why it’s not just a simple topical issue in most cases
Lab tests that can help you get to YOUR specific root cause and how to access them
Conventional treatment options for acne and why these really won’t help you if you’re trying to conceive
Natural ways to heal your acne from the inside out AND optimize your health, hormones, and fertility in the process
Resources we discuss in the episode:
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Participate in our 2020 Detox Challenge
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Show Notes:
3:45 Acne is really a symptom of deeper issues happening in the body
4:50 Underlying health imbalances that can lead to acne
6:00 Excess testosterone/androgens
7:55 Poor gut health
12:15 Insulin resistance
14:00 Poor diet and food sensitivities
16:35 Liver congestion and problems with hormone processing
17:50 Hormone disrupting toxins in skin care and other products
19:40 Stress and excess cortisol
21:30 Lab testing that can help you get to the root cause of your acne
21:45 Testosterone through bloodwork or a DUTCH test to look at all your hormones
24:30 Stool analysis to look at gut health/function
26:35 Blood sugar and insulin sensitivity assessment
28:05 Food sensitivity testing and/or an elimination diet
29:20 Lipids, liver function, and inflammation tests
30:15 Genetic SNP testing to assess detox and hormone pathways
33:20 Conventional treatment options for acne and why they’re not a good idea when trying to conceive
35:15 Effective natural treatments that can clear up your skin AND help with health and fertility too
37:30 Dietary changes
47:20 Stress management, sleep, and exercise
49:20 Eliminating hormone disrupting toxins and doing a liver detox
50:40 Supplements that can help address root causes of acne and get your skin cleared up faster