Good Morning!
Olivia and I spoke yesterday about something many of you may know, but won’t get the full picture of without a GI map reading:
Your diet is a key factor in maintaining your skin health, and the mucous in your gut (sorry for the gross image) actually plays a significant role in determining whether or not your skin is clear.
Sure, the ties between ultra-processed foods and inflammation are understood at this point, but unless you’ve taken the full plunge into Acutane — the mechanisms of which we cover briefly in this episode — it’s hard to know exactly how to quell some acne outbreaks.
In this discussion, we cover:
What a GI Map test entails, including the bacterial strains that are associated with acne and breakouts
Why you can’t use a regular blood panel to determine the root cause of someone’s acne
The supplements Olivia has prescribed to clients to help clear up their acne and reduce symptoms of inflammation
The timeline one might expect to see improvement in their skin health after making the necessary adjustments to their routine
What the everyday person without acne can do to prevent further breakouts with their current diet
Enjoy!
Tomorrow I’ll be releasing a bonus newsletter on traditional Chinese medicine, so keep an eye on your inbox for that!
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