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Welcome to your home for all things skin, acne, eczema, nutrition, hormones, gut health and supplements. This blog is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.
Some posts are written by guest contributors, and some may contain affiliate links, for which we may receive a small commission. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect mine. Please keep an open mind and always discuss your health regimen with your practitioner, so you can make informed decisions on what is best for you.
-Katie, RHN, FDN-P
Nutrition & Skin Health: Food, Deficiencies and Supplements
Nutrition supports normal body functions, including skin health, but a skin symptom does not diagnose a nutrient deficiency. A useful nutrition plan begins with what you eat, specific symptoms and an appropriate assessment. Supplements should answer a defined need rather than become a universal acne protocol.
Gut Health & Acne: What Symptoms and Tests Can Tell You
Digestive symptoms and acne can occur at the same time, but that does not prove that one caused the other. A gut test does not diagnose acne, and a breakout does not diagnose an intestinal infection. Each concern needs an assessment appropriate to its symptoms. Nutrition can be discussed within that wider plan.
Stress & Acne: Understanding Flares and Daily Routines
Stress can contribute to acne flares in some people, but a breakout is not a test for a cortisol disorder. Skin care and appropriate acne treatment still matter. A useful plan can address stressful routines alongside the skin condition, without making every flare your fault.