Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner Training (NEPT)
Clinical Pearl
April 5th, 2015

Causes and Signs of Skin Problems

Breakouts are not only skin deep. When your client has a skin eruption, it is the sign of something deeper.

Often times, the skin is an organ of elimination when other channels are blocked. Look for signs of constipation, irritable bowel and dysbiosis. Often times removing allergens like gluten and dairy result in rapid skin healing.

Acne is no exception. It often erupts during puberty when hormones are fluctuating and on the rise. This results in excess sebum production, and when combined with the typical teenage diet of pizza, soft drinks and processed food, leads to breakouts. So when a client presents with skin problems, here’s where to look for resolution:

Diet – processed foods and allergens. Do a trial of gluten and dairy-free

Gut imbalance – look at what they are eating and work to improve, and probiotics and enzymes can be helpful

Liver stagnation – when the detox pathways are clogged, elimination through the skin occurs, and when toxins are eliminated through the skin, breakouts can occur

Nutrient imbalances – the most common ones are vitamin A, zinc and omega 3 fats

These are just a few ways to get started. The herb yellow dock is an awesome liver detox herb that also assists with mineral absorption. It’s used in many formulas for clearing skin.