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What are the natural ways to reduce eczema symptoms? eczema natural treatments

 

I've been there.  

Surprised to see angry-red, itchy skin patches on my neck, arms, and even on my eye area.  It was embarrassing to go out in public with these eczema flares front and center on my face.  The problem is, there were so many root causes.  

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What causes Candida and fungal overgrowth?

 

With Covid-19 rampaging with full force all over the world, you can't blame people getting wary of catching something new.    

 

A few episodes ago, Kiran Krishnan from Microbiome Labs, sat down with me and did a deep dive on Candida and Fungal overgrowth (check out his...

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Why you need these 6 nutrients for healthy skin christ masterjohn healthy skin less stressed life episode skin nutrients vitamins for healthy skin

A few episodes ago, Chris Masterjohn went on air on the Less Stressed Life podcast show to talk about Nutrients for Skin health.

What profoundly resonated with me was when he said: "What's going on your mouth is a window to the inside of your body."

As an integrative nutritionist, I...

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How an integrative dermatologist treats eczema

Integrative Dermatology is relatively new in Western countries despite existing for thousands of years. This kind of dermatology complements existing medical practices with alternative healing modalities that make use of Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbs, and acupuncture, to name a...

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11 Reasons Why You Should Forget About What You Know About Probiotics

I had the chance to sit down and chat with Research Microbiologist Kiran Krishnan about Probiotics in this podcast episode of the Less Stressed Life show. 

It was such an insightful discussion on microbiomes, the role of bacteria in building our immune system and how different spore-based...

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How a registered nurse bounced back from a debilitating back injury to dominating life

 

 "And when you think about the things that you would have missed out on because you didn't take the initiative to do something about your health and this one life that we have to live, uh, it really it really puts things into perspective." - Helen Eimers, RN.


This episode is...

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What is the Less Stressed Life Podcast?

What is the Less Stressed Life Podcast show?

It's all about YOU and how you can start feeling awesome about your life, health, and happiness.  Episode number one is all about the origin story of this podcast show and how I was able to figure out why I wanted to share what I knew as an...

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Shrooms for Beginnings: Everything You Need to Know about Medicinal Mushrooms with Jeff Chilton medicinalmushrooms mushrooms podcast thelessstressedlifepodcast

Fascinating discussion about trending medicinal mushrooms: lion's mane, chaga, cordyceps for focus, nutrition, food prep and more. Plus where to buy and what to look out for when you're perusing the market from long time shroom expert and producer Jeff Chilton.

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Sheet Pan Recipe Round Up healthy meals recipe recipe round up sheet pan

The discovery of sheet pan dinners is life changing. You can literally take any protein, combine it with any veggie, mix it all up with any sauce or seasoning, toss it in the oven, and have a complete dinner in under an hour.  There's something so satisfying about pulling a complete meal out...

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Why Some Kids Get Eczema and Others Don't allergies antibiotics eczema family history genetics jaundice microbiome
Red, dry, flaky, oozing, itching, irritating, interrupted sleep, long sleeves, long stares, puffy eyes….these are just some of the words that come to mind when I think of eczema. 
 
Dermatitis, hives, allergic reactions….whatever you want to call it, the skin is angry and...
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Read This Before You Do Any Food Sensitivity Testing!

What are the differences between food sensitivities, intolerances, and allergies?

Food Allergy

A food allergy is an immune reaction to food. In other words, your body’s immune system identifies a specific food as an invader and reacts accordingly by producing antibodies to protect you.

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Don't Be Blind! Nutrients for Eye Health

While genetics definitely play a role in eye health, lifestyle also plays a huge role! Especially when you take into account sitting in front of a screen all day at work.

Take a quick recap of your day and ask yourself: How much time did you spend on your computer or phone today? In today's day...

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12-MINUTE BREATHWORK SESSION FOR BLOAT & FOOD SENSITIVITIES

If you ever feel bloated for no reason or react to random foods, this 12-minute breathing exercise is for you.

This short recording combines several healing modalities, including an intentional breath pattern that signals relaxation to the vagus nerve. This can improve digestive function and immune health, which impacts food reactions, along with many other benefits.

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Breathwork should never be done while driving or in water. Ask your doctor if you have a serious medical condition.