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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: 

Get your personalized 7-day fertility diet meal plan for $49

Enroll in Fertile in 5 Masterclass for $200 off through January 6th

Participate in our 2020 Detox Challenge

Download your FREE quiz: Are You Healthy Enough to Get Pregnant?

Learn more about genetic SNP testing and order your own kit


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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