31 min listen
026: Skin Irritants You've Probably Not Heard Of w/ Lily Mazzarella
026: Skin Irritants You've Probably Not Heard Of w/ Lily Mazzarella
ratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Apr 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
I've spoken a lot on this show about eczema, and today, I'll be expanding on the wealth of information we've already received. Tune in to learn more about the roles of stress and skin irritants in eczema. My guest, Lily Mazzarella, MS, CNS, is an herbalist, nutritionist, educator and writer. She is the owner of Farmacopia, a modern apothecary and integrative practice in Santa Rosa, CA. Lily is the formulator and creator of Farmacopia’s line of Signature Tinctures, Adaptogen Powders and Superfoods, and co-founder and formulator of Reishi Roast Original and Reishi Roast Elixir. In this episode, take a closer look at the role stress (which is unfortunately so often brushed off) plays in skin rashes, as well as how lesser-known skin irritants can have an impact on the health of your skin. Has practicing better stress management helped your skin condition? Tell us about it in the comments! In this episode Lily's history with eczema The role of stress in skin conditions Lesser-known skin irritants What is balsam of Peru? Quotes “The skin and the nervous system actually derive from the same tissue. It's called the ectoderm.” [6:06] "The skin has its own stress axis, so it actually is a source of stress hormones." [7:30] "If you have impaired genetic pathways for processing sulfur, it can accumulate in your system, and it can add to itch and red flaring skin conditions and flushing and irritability and sleeplessness." [12:51] "Four percent of people have an allergy to balsam of Peru." [21:35] Links Find Lily online here Follow Lily on Instagram
Released:
Apr 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
007: How To Combat Your Chronic Skin Issues By Helping Your Liver w/ Dr. Alan Christianson: If you’ve got thyroid issues, weight to lose, or chronic skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, an issue with your liver may be at the root of it all. Too often we fixate on other things when it’s really the liver that is driving many aspects of ou by The Healthy Skin Show