The Healthy Skin Show

Dec 12 2024 370 ep. 26 mins 111
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Fed up with those skin rashes that just won't go away? Join clinical nutritionist, skin rash expert, and eczema warrior Jennifer Fugo to explore alternative ways to look at your frustrating skin conditions. Together, we'll dive deep to empower and inspire you to see your symptoms from a totally different perspective.Each episode tackles a wide range of chronic skin rash issues including (but not limited to) eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, vitiligo, and seborrheic dermatitis. We pull back the curtain to dish on nutrition, diet, root causes, detoxification, lifestyle changes and even innovative published research that doesn't seem to trickle down to your doctor.

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368: How To Create A Positive Mindset (Even If You Have A Negative Outlook Right Now) w/ Dr. Sue Varma

Dec 12 2024 49 mins  
There is power in having a positive mindset, even if you have a negative perspective right now.No, I’m not talking about toxic positivity, which encourages people to always look on the bright side (often ignoring or glossing over loss, pain, grief, etc.).I’m talking about practical optimism, a concept I learned about from the book Practical Optimism by Dr. Sue Varma.Practical o

367: Is Your Rash From Mold (And Should You Get Mold Testing)? w/ Jennifer Brand, MS, MPH, CNS

Dec 05 2024 37 mins  
Wondering if you have a skin rash from mold? This episode is for you!If you or your child has a skin rash and you can’t figure out the cause, you may start to look at mold illness or mold toxicity as a possible trigger.And if you suspect that you live or spend time in “fungally” environments with a high likelihood of mold, perhaps doing a mold test has crossed your mind.I’m

366: What Are Topical Steroids (aka. Glucocorticoids) + How They Actually Work In Your Body w/ Dr. Luis Franco

Nov 21 2024 50 mins  
What are topical steroids? Often prescribed for chronic skin conditions, I’ll bet you’ve probably used them at some point during your treatment.Sure, they work quickly, but are they without side effects? To answer that question, we need to talk about glucocorticoids, which are hormones naturally produced by the adrenal glands as part of the stress response.Topical steroids fall

365: How To Grow Sprouts + Microgreens (To Support Liver Detox) w/ Doug Evans

Nov 14 2024 31 mins  
If you’ve wanted to start growing your own sprouts, this is for you! I learned how to grow sprouts after becoming fed up with the expensive packages from the store getting slimy a day or so after buying them.I’ve continued to sprout different types of seeds and encourage clients to also do this, since sprouts (especially broccoli sprouts) are so good for your liver detoxificati

364: Immunoglobulin vs Colostrum Benefits (For Leaky Gut, Histamine Intolerance, Itchy Skin + More)

Nov 07 2024 28 mins  
Ever heard of immunoglobulins? While colostrum is experiencing a renaissance, you should seriously weigh the immunoglobulin supplement versus colostrum benefits.Partly because colostrum is a LOWER potency option, that sometimes isn’t even standardized (depending on the brand) to guarantee how helpful it will be.That said, immunoglobulins (aka. IgGs) can be incredibly helpful for

363: The End Of Extreme Diets + Exercise: Why Protein, Creatine + Metabolism-Boosting Foods For Perimenopause Weight Gain Are Better w/ Liz Wolfe

Oct 31 2024 52 mins  
If you’re over extreme diets or exercise (especially if you’re in perimenopause or menopause), metabolism-boosting foods such as higher protein intake with amino acids and creatine is a better way to go.This is especially important if you’re currently struggling with hormonal or perimenopause weight gain that you just can’t seem to lose!The shared challenge that many women

362: Best Test Options for Gut Parasites (As A Trigger For Skin Rash Flares) w/ Jennifer Brand, MS, MPH, CNS

Oct 24 2024 39 mins  
Gut parasites can be so frustratingly tricky to get a clear answer whether you have them or not.The topic of and how they impact chronic skin issues is a fascinating once, especially since it’s entirely possible to have parasites, but have NO gut symptoms.Additionally, it can be quite difficult to get accurate test results.So yes, it’s worth exploring a parasite and skin rash c

361: How To Change Your Mindset (So Your Skin Doesn’t Control Your Mood) w/ Brad Bizjack

Oct 17 2024 44 mins  
Thinking about how to change your mindset might bring on eye rolls, but shifting how you view your annoying (or debilitating) symptoms can have a huge impact on your quality of life.No one is spared from things in life that cause suffering. And yes, living with chronic skin problems, including Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), can seriously damage your confidence and self-worth.I�

360: Natural Dandruff Treatment + Itchy Scalp Remedy for Adults (AND Cradle Cap For Kids) w/ Dr. Ruchi Gupta

Oct 10 2024 36 mins  
If you’re on the hunt for steroid-free itchy scalp remedy options to end the embarrassment and discomfort of flaky, itchy scalp problems, this episode is for you.From cradle cap in infants to itchy, crusty, flaky dandruff in adults, so many people feel like they’ve tried every dandruff treatment in the book. From medicated anti-dandruff shampoo to topical steroids and other med

359: Finger + Toe Nail Psoriasis vs Fungus Infection (How To Tell The Difference) w/ Dr. Jenny Bennett

Oct 03 2024 35 mins  
If you have discolored, yellow nails, you could be dealing with finger + toe nail psoriasis. Often, brittle, raised nails can be tricky to figure out what’s going on especially when you consider how similar nail psoriasis vs fungus nail infections can look.Nail psoriasis actually forms under the nail bed and can be easy to miss! Eventually, though, the skin becomes red and inflam