Joining me this week is my guardian angel, Emily Morrow, an Integrative Health Practitioner and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.  Emily saved me from a life of acne and hormonal imbalances and now she's here to share her wisdom, insights, and candid tales of her own health battles. She taught me the importance of digging deeper, of looking beyond the symptoms to the root cause of our health concerns - a lesson that has transformed my life.We delve into often misunderstood topics like cholesterol, hormones, and diets.  We also discuss gut and liver health, an often overlooked aspect, especially in adolescents. We focus on skincare, supplements, and lifestyle changes for acne management, and the significant connection between mental health and acne. Emily shares her knowledge on how to use dietary switches for improved wellness, addressing acne with individualized approaches, and managing stress for overall healthMake sure you listen all the way to the end for some rapid Q & A, where we learn about acne safe makeup, fragrance in candles, deodorants to use, red light therapy, body acne and eczema.Products Mentioned:Organo King CoffeeTherO3 - BubblerClearstemskincare.com and use code POW for 15% off your orderPhospholipid Complex - BodyBioCir-Q Tonic Golden Thread SupremeLiquid Glutathione Morinda SupremeSchisandra SupremeCamu SupremeAshwagandha SupremeGastro DigestBlack Cumin OilSpore PowderIllicium SupremeHigher Dose Sauna BlanketCastor Oil PacksPriia Acne Safe Makeup LineLeave Me a Message - click here!For Mari’s Instagram click here!For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here!For Emily’s Website click here! For Emily’s Instagram click here!Timestamps2:09 - My skin journey and how I met Emily2:40 - Emily’s journey 4:09 - Implications of tonsil surgery 5:31 - Importance of finding the root of your health issues7:03 - Mold toxicity, how it shows itself9:00 - Common issues Emily sees in lab work 11:05 - Can kids take the same supplements as adults?11:36 - Normal is not optimal 15:00 - Cholesterol Myths16:30 - PCOS18:33 - How YOU can find and build your health team and what tests you should be asking for?23:00 - What are common things Emily sees in acne patients lab work24:00 - 4 acne pillars25:15 - What is Spironolactone and Accutane doing to our bodies?27:55 - A look at my bloodwork + the steps I took to heal my acne33:05 - Dairy and skin health 35:00 - Why you don’t want to heat your olive oil and what to use instead 36:40 - Coffee to buy, and coffee to avoid 40:13 - Foods to fight mold and parasites47:11 - Potatoes and why they are good for acne50:00 - Supplements Emily had me take to heal my acne + what she had me avoid54:00 - Cassava flour and why some should avoid it55:00 - Lifestyle tips for better skin59:33 - Stress and acne: are they related? 01:01:01 - “Be thankful for your acne because its your body telling you something” 01:06:00 - Food sensitivity tests: are they worth it?01:07:00 - Rapid Fire Q+A: Acne Safe Makeup, Fragrance and Candles, Deodorants to Use, Red Light Therapy, Body Acne, EczemaProducts Mari Mentioned:Organo King CoffeeClearstemskincare.com and use code POW for 15% off your orderProducts Guest Mentioned:Clearstemskincare.com and use code POW for 15% off your orderPria Acne Safe Makeup LineThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeoderant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code POW at lumepodcast.com #lumepodBrought to you by BETTERHELP. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/pow and get on your way to being your best selfUse code POW15 at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.comProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.