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Safe and Effective Use of Essential Oils for Optimum Skin Health With Dr. Eric L. Zielinski

Today’s show is about essential oils. There is a lot of buzz about essential oils going around. So I asked our guest to dispel some of the myths about essential oils and explain how to use them safely.

First, we have a listener question from Lindsey. She says she has very sensitive skin and wants to know how she can know if using skin products containing essential oils is safe for her skin.

I also have sensitive skin and always recommend a skin patch test before using any new product. Apply a small amount on the inside of your wrist and wait for 24 hours. Watch for itching, bumps, or any sign that you are having a reaction to the product.

My guest today is Dr. Eric Zielinski. He’s also known as Dr. Z. He’s a sought after health researcher, and educator, author, and motivational speaker.

Dr. Z’s mission is to provide people with simple evidence based tools that they need to experience the abundant life. By hosting online events such as the Essential Oils Revolution and the Heal Your Gut Summit, Dr. Z educates people in natural remedies and empowering life strategies. He lives in Atlanta with his wife and four children.

In this interview, we cover top essential oils, the best essential oils, and how to select essential oils and how to use them safely and effectively for optimal skin health and overall health. Please enjoy this interview with Dr. Z.

Topics discussed today include:

• Network Marketing has contributed to the resurgence of the popularity of essential oils

• In WWII medics had oregano oil in their medical kits

• Benefits of essential oils

  • Skin care

  • Health care

  • Emotions

  • Mental balance

• Our skin absorbs up to 60% of the products put on our skin

• Essential oil properties are in the blood in 30 minutes and gone in 4 hours

• Our skin is part of our immune system, if our skin is damaged we are susceptible to disease

• We need to minimize toxic skin care products, main cause of health issues in our society

• Find a good skin care line, the store shelf items are not good for us

• Most essential oils are antimicrobial - they target bad cells, but not the good cells

• In the summer, we like peppermint. In the winter, citrus oil. Lavender to calm down. Use the blends to accomplish the effect of what you are trying to accomplish.

• Skin microbiome is being destroyed by toxic chemicals we put on our skin, by using safer products we diminish that effect. Essential oils also help nourish the skin and promote healthy bacterial balance, and solidify the microbiome so that you will be protected.

• Best oils to start with:

  • Citrus - lemon and orange - bergamot

  • Peppermint

  • Clove

  • Tea tree

  • Lavender

  • Chamomile

• Get pure therapeutic grade essential oils - organic is better

• Less is more - essential oils need to be diluted

• Use a diffuser - 4 or 5 drops and some water

• Internal - not the best idea - 1 drop maybe

• Do not do the morphine bombs and put 20 drops of essential oil in a capsule

• Essential oils and photosensitivity - bergamot could cause your skin to burn more - CO2 extracts don’t do that - it’s important to recognize which oils do that - watch the bergamot and citrus oils in the sun

• Essential oils have powerful properties, but do need to be used with common sense

Mentioned on today’s show:

Essential Oils Summit August 22nd through August 29th

Essential Oils Summit Attendee Registration

Essential Oils Summit Purchase

Dr. Eric Z Website

Additional links to check out:

• TheSkinQuiz.com - Get your customized skin profile. It’s free, and based upon your answers, it will give you great tips for glowing skin and vibrant health.

Don't miss out on all of the latest tips to get glowing healthy skin from the inside and out. Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Join the conversation!

If you enjoyed this show please leave a review on iTunes.

How Sleep Impacts Our Overall Health and Skin Health With Dr. Michael Breus

Today, we’re covering how sleep impacts our overall health including healthy skin aging and specific tips to help improve your sleep quantity and quality. I receive many questions about sleep, so I’m excited to have as my guest today, sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus to answer our questions about sleep.

But first, here is a question from Amy, “I notice that my skin is worse when I don’t get a good night’s sleep. Is that just my imagination?”

It’s not just your imagination. Sleep definitely impacts your skin. Dr. Breus talks about this more during the interview, but – when you don’t get a good night’s sleep the hormones that give your skin a healthy glow can become out of balance. For example GH is a hormone that is released in a specific phase of deeper sleep and you need this for healthy skin and skin repair.

If you’re not sleeping well, it may be because your evening cortisol (that’s the adrenal stress hormone you’ve probably heard about) is too high. High cortisol can also trigger skinflammation – so you may be more prone to breakouts of skin issues like eczema and acne.

Today’s guest, Dr. Michael Breus, is a Clinical Psychologist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He was one of the youngest people to have passed the Board at age 31 with a specialty in Sleep Disorders, and he is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction.

He is the author of The Sleep Doctor’s Diet Plan: Lose Weight Through Better Sleep and BEAUTY SLEEP: Look Younger, Lose Weight, and Feel Great Through Better Sleep. Dr. Breus is the Sleep Expert for WebMD and writes regularly for The Huffington Post, Psychology Today, Sharecare, and The Oz Blog. As well as medical and psychology peer-reviewed journals. You may have seen Dr. Breus on tv shows such as Dr Oz, CNN, Oprah, The View, Rachel Ray, Fox and Friends, The Doctors,  or The Today Show. He is an expert resource for most major publications doing more than 100 interviews per year, and he has a  private practice in Los Angeles, CA.

Topics discussed today include:

• Sleep in the brain is defined by a drive similar to hunger - adenosine

• Adenosine and caffeine are one molecule off - caffeine masks your sleep

• Circadian rhythm - internal biological clock

• If either of these things are off, there will be sleep problems

• Sleep deprivation is an epidemic

• Sleep deprivation - quality of sleep matters as well as quantity

• Sleep affects every organ system and disease state

• Cancer cells multiply faster with sleep deprivation

• Stages of sleep

  • Wake

  • Stage 1

  • Stage 2

  • Stage 3-4

  • Stage 2

  • REM Sleep

  • 1 full cycle takes about 90 minutes

• Stage 1 and 2 are light sleep

• Stage 3 and 4 is where all of the growth hormone is emitted

• Sleep Hacking - Improving Stages

• 5 Step Method

  • Go to bed at the same time and wake up at the same time everyday including weekends - Sleep schedule is important - five 90 minutes cycles = 71/2 hours Try this and you will discover your sleep cycle - The same times - your brain knows it’s time to sleep

  • Caffeine has a half life of 8 to 10 hours, stop drinking caffeine by 2:00 pm

  • Alcohol - passing out, not sleeping, prevents deeper stages of sleep - stop drinking 3 hours before bed

  • Exercise - the best way to improve overall sleep quality

  • Get sunlight - when sunlight hits the optic nerve it stops melatonin production - sunlight in the morning will wake you up, get 15 minutes

• Bubble bath can help you sleep

• Environment has huge effect on sleep

• 5 Senses - is there anything to prevent sleep - light

• Blue light keeps us awake - screens

• Sound - more quiet, the more acute your hearing becomes, white noise is fine, snoring keeps people awake

• Touch, temperature in the room 65 to 75 degrees, pillows and mattresses matter

• Throw out pillow every 18 to 20 months

• Your body will tell you when it is time to get a new mattress, don’t mix up support and comfort, keep spine aligned, don’t keep mattress longer than 8 years

• Smell - Lavender is helpful

• Taste - spicy meal before bed leaves to bad sleep and even nightmares

• Sleep Summit - has never been done before and we have so much research now

• 35 speakers, free sleep app

Mentioned on today’s show:

The Sleep Doctor

The Sleep Doctor’s Diet Plan

Beauty Sleep

The Power of When

Additional links to check out:

• TheSkinQuiz.com - Get your customized skin profile. It’s free, and based upon your answers, it will give you great tips for glowing skin and vibrant health.

Don't miss out on all of the latest tips to get glowing healthy skin from the inside and out. Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Join the conversation!

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Exclusive Interview to Share: Joe Polish of Genius Network Interviews Tony Robbins & Peter Diamandis

Today’s podcast is a break from what you’re used to. Normally, I’m interviewing a guest or answering your skin and health questions. But, today I’m sharing a special interview with you.

It’s an interview Joe Polish founder of Genius Network did with Tony Robbins & Peter Diamandis

People paid $10,000 to be in the room to hear this lecture and you’re getting to hear it for free today!

In case by chance you haven’t heard of these amazing men - Peter Diamandis is an engineer, physician, New York Times Bestselling author, and entrepreneur. He is Founder and Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation and In 2014 he was named one of "The World’s 50 Greatest Leaders" – by Fortune Magazine.

Tony Robbins is a top motivational speaker, bestselling author, and life and business strategist. He has impacted the lives of more than 50 million people from 100 countries through his audio, video and life training programs, and more than 4 million people have attended his live seminars.

During this interview, you’re going to hear how to:

• Impact the world in a great way!
• How to end suffering within yourself!
• How to really live and serve!
• How to dream big and be inspired!

So if you’re wondering why The Spa Dr., with a skin, aging and natural beauty focus is sharing this on her podcast… well, I think it will become apparent when you watch the interview.

But, I want you to keep in mind that when you find out how to end suffering within yourself and how to impact the world in a greater way, it helps your self-esteem and your health on many levels (including your skin). I hope this interview was as inspiring for you as it was for me.

Thanks to my friend, Joe Polish for letting me share this video. His Genius Network group pays a lot of money to be in the room for this lecture. So, I’m really excited to be able to share it with you today…

I hope you enjoyed this interview. I’m really curious to hear what you think. Post a comment below the video on TheSpaDr.com or on YouTube.

And, I’d love to know – what has inspired you from this interview. What is possible in your life and how are you going to go 10 times bigger.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks for joining me today. Don’t forget to subscribe to the spa dr podcast in iTunes and I’ll see you next time.

• Mentioned on today’s show:
• Genius Network
• Feeding America
• XPrize
• Peter Diamandis
• MONEY Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom
• Tony Robbins
• Joe Polish

Additional links to check out:

• TheSkinQuiz.com - Get your customized skin profile. It’s free, and based upon your answers, it will give you great tips for glowing skin and vibrant health.

Don't miss out on all of the latest tips to get glowing healthy skin from the inside and out. Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Join the conversation!

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The Importance of Wild Caught Salmon to Your Skin Health with Randy Hartnell

We have an exciting guest on today’s show, but first a listener question.

Becky Asks: “I have very sensitive skin and break out in acne all the time. I’ve heard about using oils to cleanse and moisturize my skin but I’m worried it will make me break out. Are there any okay for acne prone skin?”

Almond oil and Jojoba oil are good choices for acne prone skin. One of my favorite oils to consume comes from a food. That food is wild salmon. Salmon is great for healthy skin because of the Omega 3 oils and the astaxanthin content, but is wild salmon really safe to eat?

Today’s guest Randy Hartnell, a former fisherman and current owner of a wild seafood company, will help answer this question. Randy spent more than twenty years as a commercial salmon fisherman in Alaska. In 2001 with his wife Carla, he founded Vital Choice Wild Seafood & Organics, a leading on-line seafood company.

Randy is dedicated to helping people have access to high quality sustainable seafood, while educating them about the impact of food choices on their health and the environment. In this interview, we cover health benefits of consuming seafood, quality, purity, and contamination concerns. Plus,the safest fish to eat, sustainable fishing practices, and the real difference between wild and farmed fish.

Topics discussed today include:

• Started fishing during college while working his way through school
• About 15 years ago industrial farmed salmon pushed wild salmon out of the market
• Randy decided to start Vital Choice as a solution for people who want wild salmon, but couldn’t get it
• People are becoming more informed about the difference between farmed and wild salmon
• Randy started telling his story to anyone who would listen and telling his story to people who were influencers in health and wellness
• These people were really receptive to the information
• Randy was a herring fisherman in San Francisco and his engine blew up, he was watching TV while rebuilding the engine and saw Dr. Perricone on PBS
• Dr. Perricone was promoting his book, “The Wrinkle Cure” Dr. Perricone was talking about how wild salmon was great for fighting wrinkles
• Randy and his wife wrote Dr. Perricone a letter and Dr. Perricone decided to list Randy’s fledgling business, Vital Choice as a resource in his next book “The Perricone Prescription
• What makes wild salmon so good for our skin is the Omega 3 fatty acids
• Particularly long chain fatty acids EPA and DHA, these are marine fats that are not found in the terrestrial food supply, our cells all contain concentrations of these long chain fatty acids
• In our industrial food supply these fatty acids have been displaced
• Over 95% of people eating an American diet are deficient in omega 3 fatty acids which manifests itself as skin problems
• Vital Choice has been testing the wild caught fish for over 15 years and the benefits of eating the seafood outweigh any possible trace levels of mercury that may be found in seafood
• They source fish that have short lives and eat toward the bottom of the food chain, like krill and plankton and the salmon they sell is one of the cleanest fish tested, Alaska is also one of the most pristine places on Earth
• They also sell other clean, pure, sustainable sources of fish
• Alaska is the model for the world on fishery management, they have a biologist in charge of every river to maintain sustainability
• Wild salmon is an amazing food for humans and other species
• Farmed salmon is similar to factory farmed beef or pork
• Wild salmon are consuming what nature intended them to consume
• Humans have always been eating wild seafood, it is what we are programmed to eat because it is a natural food
• Farmed salmon are fed grains, just like factory farmed cows, these grains contain omega 6 fatty acids that can be highly inflammatory
• Wild salmon has 9 times more omega 3s than omega 6s, a farmed salmon has equal amounts, this goes for all farmed fish from catfish to tilapia
• These salmon are also raised in pens with pollution, disease and parasites. The waste has a detrimental environmental impact.
• Canada just approved GMO salmon, the first GMO animal sold as food, they take a gene from a different fish and put it into salmon to make it grow to large abnormal sizes
• The problem with eating GMO foods is that nobody knows how these foods may modify our genes, we won’t know the impact for several generations
• Farmed salmon are pale orange and have large fat lines
• Wild salmon is dark orange and almost no fat lines
• Wild salmon comes from Alaska, they have had historic salmon runs in the last few years

Mentioned on today’s show:

Vital Choice Seafood

Farmed and Dangerous

Dr. Perricone

I hope you enjoyed this interview today with Randy Hartnell. If you have any questions please post them below the video on YouTube or my website.

Additional links to check out:

• TheSkinQuiz.com - Get your customized skin profile. It’s free, and based upon your answers, it will give you great tips for glowing skin and vibrant health.

Don't miss out on all of the latest tips to get glowing healthy skin from the inside and out. Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Join the conversation!

If you enjoyed this show please leave a review on iTunes.

More Questions Answered: Beauty Tips and Questions on Skin Health, Skincare and Aging Continued

Hello and welcome. I’m Dr. Trevor Cates. This is part 2 of my question and answer session where I answer your skin health, skincare and anti-aging questions. I know it’s something a little different, but I have received so many questions on skin health, skincare and aging. Along with requests for the best beauty tips that I decided to dedicate two entire episodes to answering your questions. If your question is not answered leave a comment, join our group, or hit me up on social media and I can address your questions in future episodes..

Your Questions Answered:

• Question:

• A couple of months ago I noticed a rash on one of my eyelids and most recently noticed that the skin in the area was lighter.  My dermatologist thinks is Vitiligo   and ordered some blood test that I'll be getting done next month during my 6 month check up. The dermatologist also mentioned that I could have an autoimmune issue.  I have had a lot of stress and also have done some wax in the affected area. Is there any information you may be able to give me about Vitiligo?   Any recommendation about what I should do, etc? I'm 58 years old and generally have always been healthy.

  • Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease

  • We want to calm and balance the autoimmune system

  • Digestive or gut balance microbiome issues

  • Avoid food allergens

  • Take antioxidants such as ALA

  • B vitamins such as B12 and Folate  

  • Low vitamin D has been associated with vitiligo (recent study – March of this year)

  • Get vitamin D levels tested

• Question:

• I just wanted to ask if you are considering making skincare products for the body to compliment the products you have made for the face?  Thanking you, and letting you know I have received my Daily Essentials Skincare range on May 12th, so I am looking forward to using them and experiencing positive results.

  • We are looking into this option

  • It will be awhile before we have body products

  • But it is interesting to know what products you want and need the most

  • Feel free to leave feedback like this on our comments

  • In the meantime, use the face cleanser on your body

  • It won’t foam like a body wash, because it has mild acidity

  • For moisturizers - use coconut, almond and jojoba oil

• Question:

• I'm 64 and still get pimples.  I'm permanently on on a low carb high fat diet.  Any suggestions?

  • Reducing high carb foods such as refined grains helps balance blood sugar.

  • Not all carbs are bad – veggies and some fruit – antioxidants (protect against oxidative damage – acne) and fiber

  • High fat – what types? Balance is key.

  • Also dairy fat can make it worse. Eggs I’ve seen contribute to acne – but not for everyone

  • Diet is important but it’s not all – do you have gut issues, nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalances?

  • And what are you putting on your skin – don’t want to clog pores

• Question:

• Tell me more about powerful chemicals in wrinkle creams.

  • Top ingredients to avoid are fragrance and parabens,

  • Formaldehyde releasers - Quaternium-15, diazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin, Bronopol, or imidazolidinyl urea.

  • Check out my blog on The Spa Dr. -  Are Your Skincare Products Causing a Hormone Imbalance – Are you covering your face with toxins.

  • There are more. I will cover these more in depth in my book.

• Question

• I deal with Vitiligo which is an autoimmune condition.  But my main concern is that recently the skin on my arms and legs have started looking "crepey."  I would love to know if there are things I can do (or stop doing) that would improve this condition.

  • This is caused by collagen loss

  • To support collagen, try collagen protein use clean sources

  • Vitamin C helps support collagen, take vitamin C and collagen together

  • Bone Broth a good source of food collagen

• Question:

• Hi!  I am 64 years old and taking BHRT.  I feel great, but sometimes breakout from oily skin and little bumps. This is probably from the testosterone.  Any suggestions on how to handle this?

  • You may need to lower your testosterone dosage. BHT can help you feel great but it’s about balance.

  • Have your DHT levels tested. Are you having hair loss too?

  • Are you taking DHEA as well – that can trigger oily skin; If so, talk with you doctor about switching to 7 Keto DHEA

• Question:

• My question is will you be introducing a body cleanser/moisturizer & shampoo/conditioner to your skin care line? I’d love to be “ph-balanced” from head to toe!

  • We are considering these along with other products. And, you’re right – pH balance is important – not just on the face. It helps to keep skin clear and aging gracefully

• Question:

• I am looking for green, clean effective skincare for eyes, neck, body and face.  I have esthetician training and always used effective but expensive products.  As a health Coach and 63 years young I am interested in effective, green and clean skincare.

  • You have come to the right place. The Spa Dr. Daily Essentials Four Step System is a great product that fits your needs

• Question:

• You have  interviewed a number of experts and they all have some similarities in what they recommend eating but also have a few minor differences. I was wondering if you recommend peanuts or eggs? If you think that they are not foods you recommend, can you say why.

• Also since Dairy is frequently one that most of the guests have recommended we stay away from, what do you recommend for sources of calcium especially for kids.

• Lastly, what do you pack in your kids lunches?  Sandwiches with bread seem to be the mainstay. Is there a particular bread that you think is ok?

  • For some people peanuts and eggs are OK, but for many people these can be trigger foods, especially when it comes to skin issues.

  • In my two week program these are some of the foods I take people off of

  • Try eliminating them for 10 days and see how your body feels, when you reintroduce them, do it one at a time

  • Our bodies don’t absorb the calcium in dairy very well

  • Incorporate green leafy vegetables and salmon or bone broth

  • For kids lunches try wraps or lettuce wraps, gluten free breads, or what can you do instead, like use almond flour tortillas

  • Experiment with options

• Question:

• Would using coconut oil on one's face be clogging? Even for dry skin?

• Is argan oil safe for skin?

• What's the lightest oil for the face?

• Wouldn't eating a mostly raw diet be counterproductive in the long run unless you live in a warm climate?

  • Coconut oil can be great on the face, but for some it can be a trigger for acne, be careful if you tend to get acne

  • Argan oil is fantastic for the skin

  • Jojoba oil is the lightest oil for the face

  • Raw vegan diet can be great short term, but not beneficial long term

• Question:

• I am wondering how to eliminate both dark 'circles' and puffy 'bags' under the eyes. My understanding is that what you eat and how much nutrition is absorbed by your body, as well as having a balanced gut microbiome speaks volumes in the nourishment of your skin. I have read that 'too little water consumption' creates the dark circles and inflammation causes the puffiness and bags of the lower lids, but I don't know this to be true. What have you found to be the causes of these issues and what do you recommend to eliminate them?

  • Dehydration, sleep and allergies

  • Gut health, microbiome,  nutrition and what you are absorbing all matter

That’s all the time I have for answering questions today. Be sure and listen to the first half of this question and answer section in the last episode. If you have any more questions for me, be sure and leave them in the comments below. Also, don’t forget to join the Spa Dr. community, so that you never miss an episode!

Resources mentioned in today’s show:

Blog Post: Are Your Skincare Products Causing a Hormone Imbalance?

Additional links to check out:

• TheSkinQuiz.com - Get your customized skin profile. It’s free, and based upon your answers, it will give you great tips for glowing skin and vibrant health.

Don't miss out on all of the latest tips to get glowing healthy skin from the inside and out. Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Join the conversation!

If you enjoyed this show please leave a review on iTunes.

Beauty Tips and Questions on Skin Health, Skincare and Aging with Dr. Trevor Cates

Hello and welcome. I’m Dr. Trevor Cates. Today I am going to do something a little different. I have received so many questions on skin health, skincare and aging. Along with requests for the best beauty tips that I decided to dedicate an entire podcast to answering your questions. I’ve received so many questions that I had to split this show into two parts. I will also answer more questions in upcoming podcasts.

Your Questions Answered:

• Question:
• I am almost 60 years old, have very visible and clogged pores especially in the t-zone. In the last couple of years, these areas have started peeling and flaking. I have purchased a Clarisonic, a facial steamer, and was getting regular facial/ peels. I have used expensive skincare products in the past, and use a 2% salicylic lotion occasionally. My skin drives me crazy. Hope you can help.
  • My approach to skincare is an internal and external approach. It is important to look at what you are eating. Until you make changes in your diet, you will probably have trouble with your skin.
  • A misconception about acne and pore size is that we have to do things that strip the skin. It’s better to create balance in skin. Oils aren’t bad. The problem is the combination of sebum production and oxidized oils.
  • We want to keep the skin clean without drying it out.
  • Adjust the PH
  • Balance the oils
  • Enhance the skin microbiome
  • Use products with a mild ph balance a 4-5
  • Antioxidants can be very helpful
  • Look for underlying causes of why you are having clogged pores.
• Question:
• I’m so excited you are taking questions. My dermatologist won’t even consider any natural options, so it’s nice to have a place to ask these questions. I would love to know how to get rid of Keratosis pilaris. I have reduced the bumpiness on my arms, but the redness is really bad. I think it was reduced by taking natural vitamin a.
  • Keratosis pilaris is a common, harmless skin condition that causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps, usually on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks.
  • Essential Fatty Acid deficiency
  • Try vitamin A (CLO), zinc – in my supplement Skin, Hair and Nails
  • Cod liver oil and avocado and a high quality supplement
  • Omega 3 supplement or GLA
• Question
• I would also like to know if there is any non chemical, non laser way to reverse or reduce the sun damaged skin on my chest. I have a lot of redness and discoloration.
  • Topical use of antioxidants can help with sun damage
  • Green tea, white tea, black tea
  • Resveratrol
  • Turmeric
  • Green Algae - Chlorella
  • Cranberry seed and Raspberry seed oil - which can protect against oxidative damage
  • If you have sun damage, have your dermatologist take a look
  • Take internal antioxidants - astaxanthin
• Question:
• And one more, how can I improve the appearance of my neck. I’m 45 and going through peri menopause right now.
  • Oils and antioxidant rich ingredients
  • Sun block
  • Hyaluronic acid - hydrating and space filler, supports collagen and elastin - make sure it comes from a clean source
• Question:
• I got something in my e-mail called “botox in a bottle” . It looks great for bags under the eyes.  What are your thoughts on this kind of product?
  • Botox is a neurotoxin, that causes the muscles to freeze when it is injected, but it is very toxic.
  • There is no cream that freezes your muscles
  • Use natural ingredients that protect your skin
  • Pullulan has an immediate skin tightening effect
  • Oils with long term benefits, like resveratrol, raspberry and cranberry seed oil extract
  • Find the underlying cause of the bags under your eyes
  • Adequate sleeping
  • Hydration
  • Allergies
  • My step two antioxidant serum
  • Green or black tea bag, refrigerate and put on eyelids while the bag is still damp
• Question:
• Hello. I am a dermatopathologist. I am impressed with your knowledge base, positive attitude and entrepreneurship. I am interested in purchasing your new book when available. In the meantime, I would like to know your thoughts on the effects of SPF additive in skin products (other than what it is suppose to do, ie protect skin from damage over a certain time). I am asking because I really want to use SPF products but I noticed that some companies, stopped manufacturing SPF products for many years but then started selling them once again?
  • Oxybenzone (avoid – EDC, absorbs easily, 97% of Americans have this in their bodies according to research by the CDC.)
  • Avobenzone (safer but doesn’t last as long),
  • Octisalate (generally good and often added to avobenzone to make it last longer),
  • Octocrylene (okay but some people react to it),
  • Homosalate (weak EDC)
  • Octinoxate (hormone-mimicking effects on laboratory animals. This chemical is found in humans, including mother's' milk samples.)
  • Zinc Oxide is a better option - a mineral based sunblock, it works as a barrier instead of a chemical reaction, no hormone disrupting effects
• Question:
• I have a particular concern with skin tags, seborrheic keratoses, and flat warts.  What causes these to come, and is there anything nutritionally or topically that can help with them? Thanks for always being so informative and positive! I’ve always loved your blog and podcasts!
  • Skin tags – blood sugar imbalances 80-85 range lower end on bloodwork
  • Seborrheic Keratoses  - type of skin growth. Which sometimes looks like melanoma, a very serious type of skin cancer. It is benign. Have a dermatologist take a look to help you differentiate because the treatment is different.  You can have these removed. But for some people there are so many it’s hard to that.
  • These may be from excess sun exposure.  
  • Topical antioxidants. Internal health.
  • Flat warts – cover with tape; tea tree oil; pineapple and papaya enzymes, or freeze; immune system

That’s all the time I have for answering questions today. Be sure and listen to the second half of this question and answer section in the next episode. If you have any more questions for me, be sure and leave them in the comments below. Also, don’t forget to join the Spa Dr. community, so that you never miss an episode!

Additional links to check out:

• TheSkinQuiz.com - Get your customized skin profile. It’s free, and based upon your answers, it will give you great tips for glowing skin and vibrant health.

Don't miss out on all of the latest tips to get glowing healthy skin from the inside and out. Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Join the conversation!

If you enjoyed this show please leave a review on iTunes.

Toxins, Hormones and Your Health with Dr. Walter Crinnion

Today we’re talking about how environmental toxins impact our health with Dr. Walter Crinnion. Dr. Crinnion received his Naturopathic Doctorate from Bastyr University in 1982. In addition to private practice specializing in environmental medicine, he has taught environmental medicine at all of the naturopathic medical schools - Bastyr University, SCNM, NCNM and University of Bridgeport.

Dr. Crinnion has been a reviewer for multiple scientific and medical journals including The New England Journal of Medicine. He is the author of the book Clean, Green & Lean: Get rid of the toxins that make you fat. He has been on The View with Barbara Walters three times to discuss these issues.

On today’s show we discuss some of the most common toxins in our environment, such as endocrine disrupting chemicals, where you’ll find them, how to avoid them, and what foods and nutrients are the most important to help eliminate these from our body for disease prevention and optimal health.

Topics discussed today include:

• Environmental medicine is looking at the effect of our daily level of environmental chemicals from pollution and how those adversely affect our health

• Standard toxicologists are looking for exposure to a single compound that is causing damage, environmental medicine is different than this

• Most major chronic diseases are caused by environmental pollutants that don’t fit the toxicologists viewpoint

• There are 104 toxicants found in average US homes

• A big issue is endocrine disrupting chemicals, these are environmental compounds that impact how our hormones function which affects thyroid and adrenal functions among other things

• Vehicular exhaust is a really damaging endocrine disrupter that we breath

• Plasticizers and phthalates are a big problem, fragrances have phthalates in them

• Phthalates have been associated with infertility and obesity

• Persistent organic pollutants are banned worldwide, but they are high in farmed salmon and sardines

• If we lower the load of pollutants the body heals itself

• Step one reduce overall exposure to personal care products, home care products, and other environmental pollutants

• Farmed salmon are high in PCBs because of the fish pellets they are fed

• To help support our bodies we can clean our indoor air quality through cleaning ducts and adding air filters

• Dietarily we can avoid the dirty dozen fruits and vegetables and eat a diet that is clean and healthy and mostly alkaline

• Green tea, green vegetables, and brown rice can help increase excretion of toxicants in the body

• Moderate grains seem to help improve health

• The higher the fat diet the more endotoxins enter the bloodstream

• The right microbiome can clean out toxins

Key Takeaways:

We are exposed to so many environmental toxins, cleaning up our exposure to toxins and finding a healthy balance with a diet that improves the gut biome can go a long way for making us healthier.

Mentioned on today’s show:

Dr. Crinnion's Website

Crinnion Opinion

Clean, Green & Lean

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Prevention is the Best Cure with Razi Ann Berry

Today we’re talking about how Prevention is the Best Cure. My guest today is Razi Ann Berry. She is the host and publisher of the award-winning journal Naturopathic Doctor News & Review, The International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, and the preventive health resource NaturalPath. 

Her personal journey from illness to health was the catalyst to her interest in naturopathic medicine and her career. She has spent the last decade educating people to live healthier more purposeful lives through publications that bring together leaders in natural and preventive medicine, as well as empowering millions of people to embrace the philosophy that “Prevention is the Best Cure.”

In today’s interview, Razi shares her powerful story and what we can learn from her experience. We discuss how prevention, addressing the root cause and understanding the healing properties of nature are key to optimal health and a vibrant life.

Topics discussed today include:

• 15 years ago Razi became very ill with body aches and fatigue, it was affecting her entire life, and she went from Doctor to Doctor trying to find help
• She searched all over for help and found an integrative medicine clinic, they helped some, then she discovered naturopathic medicine
• With the naturopathic medicine things shifted almost immediately
• Lifestyle habits and how our bodies really work are the key to finding health
• The rise of patient knowledge is happening faster than the healthcare system is changing
• 5 Tenets of Naturopathic medicine from a patient's perspective
  • Do no harm
  • Find and treat the cause
  • Treat the whole person
  • Healing power of nature
  • Prevention is the best cure

Key Takeaways:

The tenets of naturopathic medicine are really beautiful. The healing powers of nature can be effective. It’s a profound philosophy and distinct way to heal the body.

 

Mentioned on today’s show:

Naturopathic Doctor News & Review

NaturalPath

The International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine

Natural Cancer Prevention Summit

Instant Digital Access to the Natural Cancer Prevention Summit

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The Secret to Radiant Energy is in your Mitochondria with Dr. Susanne Bennet

Today we’re talking about mitochondria and your health. My guest today is Dr. Susanne Bennett. Dr. Susanne has over 27 years of clinical experience in the fields of allergies, clinical nutrition, methyl-genetics and anti-aging medicine. She is the author of the #1 International Best-Seller, Mighty Mito - Power Up Your Mitochondria for Boundless Energy, Laser Sharp Mental Focus and a Powerful Vibrant Body and The 7 Day Allergy Makeover.

Dr. Susanne is also the host of “Wellness For Life” on RadioMD and iHeart Radio. She is devoted to sharing health strategies and providing easy to implement tips to improve your life and start feeling better today. On today’s show Dr. Susanne shares how the secret to radiant energy is in your mitochondria. We discuss why mitochondria are so important for radiant health and skin, and she shares specific foods, lifestyle choices, and supplements that improve our mitochondrial health to prevent chronic disease and premature aging.

Topics discussed today include:

• Dr. Susanne discovered the power of mitochondria about 5 years ago

• She accidently crunched her neck and received a traumatic brain injury

• She also had a swelling in the brain that blocked the pituitary gland which caused hormonal issues

• She felt like she was having a litany of health issues and aging prematurely

• She discovered that addressing the mitochondria would help with all of these symptoms by fighting the root cause

• Dr. Susanne’s book Mighty Mito focuses on the three P’s of mitochondrial health which are preventing mitochondrial damage, purging bad mitochondria, and how to protect and produce new mitochondria

• Every tissue in our bodies has mitochondria, these are subcellular organelles that live within these tissues

• ATP is a power in the mitochondria

• Dr. Susanne is going to teach us how to have bigger, healthier, and happier mitochondria

• Causes of mitochondrial impairment are free radical damage such as pollution, mold, toxins, smoking, pesticides, gmo foods, alcohol, over eating, over exercising, low oxygen and UV light.

• Mitochondria need oxygen to create ATP

• The best way to get rid of bad mitochondria is HIIT exercise or 1 minute on and 1 minute off for 10 minutes, every 2 to 3 days

• 5 steps to increase mitochondria

  • Eliminate fried foods and trans-fats

  • Remove 7 types of foods that trigger inflammation

  • Eating natural colorful organic foods

  • Supplements are a big key

  • Oxygenating pudding

• L- Carnitine, Liposomal Glutathione, CoQ10, Essential Amino Acids are some of the mitochondrial supplements Dr. Susanne recommends

Key Takeaways:

Mitochondria are key building blocks within our cells. Keeping them healthy and happy through lifestyle, dietary choices and proper supplementation can be a key to maintaining health.

Mentioned on today’s show:

Mighty Mito Report and Ultimate Wellness Food Checklist bundle: Why Protecting Your Mitochondria Will Increase Your Energy, Improve Your Health & Fight Disease + The Ultimate Wellness Dos and Don'ts Food Checklist

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Power Sourcing for More Energy and Vibrant Health with Rose Cole

Today I am talking with Rose Cole who is a much-loved visionary leader and world-renowned speaker. She has co-authored alongside Deepak Chopra and Dr. Andrew Weil, and she has been a guest on TV networks such as MSNBC and E! She is a mentor and spiritual guide who has helped thousands create thriving and awakened lives.

She left behind a successful modeling career to be in service to and inspire others through a powerful way of living she calls “Rituality”. Rose is going to share with us how to go from feeling stuck and depleted to being fulfilled. On today’s show Rose shares her idea of "PowerSourcing – and The 5 Energy Zones for Vibrant Health & Spiritual Ascension".

Topics discussed today include:

• Rose had just had a child, she lived in a home that had mold, she had some health issues and she felt depleted, like a hamster on a wheel

• She was so tired and so low on resources

• Then she discovered the 5 untapped energy zones

  • Spiritual

  • Physical

  • Emotional

  • Mental

  • Relational

• We came here for a spiritual mission, once we find our sacred purpose we can shine our light out to the world

• The 5 energy zones are like gas tanks and when we are low on one or more we feel depleted and feel depression and hopelessness

• By resourcing and filling up our energy zones our self esteem is so high we won’t be bothered by outside depleting factors

• Being resourced spiritually, it is possible to use it to pull to other zones

• Sleep has a huge impact on our physical energy zone

• Resourcing activities

  • Massage

  • Grounding

  • Cranial Sacral Therapy

  • Mediation

  • Walking in nature

  • Running list of what is awesome about us

  • Supplements to increase Serotonin

  • Fill up that tank by acknowledging yourself

  • Date night fills up the relational tank

• Seeing life through the lense of the energy zones helps us embody our true nature and purpose

Key Takeaways:

Taking care of ourselves and keeping our tanks replenished in all five areas of our energy zones, can help us when life gets tough and we encounter depleting situations.

Mentioned on today’s show:

• Rose’s Website

• Rose’s Free Gift to Listeners

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