Ready for a high-level conversation about the connection between our gut microbiome and our skin? Today Erin sits down with Dr. Julie Greenberg, ND to get DEEP into this topic, exploring the effect of western diets, key roles of specific gut bacteria, common skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea, the relationship of candida and other fungal problems, and yes - Botox and fillers, too.

If you’re a practitioner or clinician, or even someone who geeks out on nutrition information, you’ll want to bust out a pen and paper for some notes on this one! Dr. Greenberg delivers an outstanding, comprehensive take on this delicate connection that you’ll absolutely want to tune in for.

Dr. Greenberg is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Registered Herbalist RH(AHG) who specializes in integrative dermatology. She is passionate about natural skin care and believes that many of today’s chronic skin diseases can be healed by using evidence-based alternative treatments.

She uses her naturopathic training to address the root cause of dermatological disease by addressing inflammation due to gut microbiome dysfunction as well as a disrupted skin barrier. She also works with a group of integrative MD Board Certified Dermatologists through LearnSkin.com, a website for continuing dermatology medical education, where she’s the Program Chair of the Naturopathic & Integrative Dermatology Series, a 20 course AMA CE program.

*Note: this is not a starting point for you if you’re just starting out on this gut-skin connection exploration! We highly recommend listening to two previously recorded episodes about the Gut-Skin Connection - find the links in the show notes below!*

In this episode:
-Intro to Dr. Julie Greenberg [1:31]
-Where to start if you’re unfamiliar with the gut/skin connection [3:20]
-Why is there an explosion of skin issues? [7:57]
-The progression of adult-onset acne [9:52]
-Comparing the skin of western populations to indigenous cultures [11:07]
-The average fiber consumption on the Standard American Diet [14:37]
-Healing your skin with a carnivorous, or keto, diet? [15:54]
-Insufficiency Dysbiosis and why we need to feed our gut bacteria [17:50]
-What elevated akkermansia patterns can mean [21:31]
-Organic Acids Test for finding candida, fungal problems, mycotoxins, & mold [23:31]
-Specific patterns with skin conditions like acne & eczema [32:43]
-Why candida tends to pop up with skin disease [35:54]
-Rosacea: the precursor to more severe gut problems [37:34]
-Vitamin D and Rosacea [39:37]
-The immune component of psoriasis [43:43]
-Supporting Treg cells for autoimmune and psoriasis clients [47:52]
-Does an outside-in approach also work for skin? [50:14]
-Natural remedies for slowing down skin aging [52:38]
-Botox vs fillers [54:10]
-Where to find Dr. Greenberg and learn more [58:15]

Resources mentioned:
Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNK

Healthy Skin https://www.erinholthealth.com/skin

1:1 Functional Medicine Nutrition https://www.erinholthealth.com/membership

More about Dr. Greenberg https://www.integrativedermatologycenter.com/

Dermatology Education (register to get link for a free, live webinar in June!)https://www.learnskin.com/

Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Related:
Ep 121: The Gut/Skin Connection https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/10/20/episode-121-the-gut-skin-connection-part-1

Ep 122: The Gut-Skin Connection: Leaky Gut, Rosacea, Acne, Eczema, Keratosis Pilaris, Psoriasis https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/10/27/episode-122-the-gut-skin-connection-part-2

Ep 78: How to Eat for True Gut Health https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/12/4/episode-78-how-to-eat-for-true-gut-health

Ep 147: Inflammation & What You’re NOT Eating https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/3/15