Lexie McPhee
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In my digital skin clinic, acne is the most common presentation among my clients. Having treated acne exclusively for the last four years both in 1:1 consultations and in my group program, there are five nutrients that I call on time and again.
One of the most frequently asked questions that I get as an acne naturopath is simply “what should I eat for clear skin?”
Stress is one of the most common drivers of acne that I see in my clinic. In fact, the longer I am in practice, the more obvious it becomes that the root cause of acne often lies within the psychological and emotional health of the person.
“Xeno-WHAT?” I hear you say? My point exactly. Xenestrogens are abundant in our environment, they harbour harmful effects to human hormones and fertility, yet are rarely considered as obstacles to cure in the treatment of hormonal conditions such as acne, PCOS, endometriosis, premenstrual syndrome, or subfertility.
Inflammation is a major driver of the most common skin conditions such as acne and eczema.
Graduation and becoming a fully-fledged practitioner in the much anticipated ‘real world’ is such an exciting and nerve wracking time.
So, 2020 and lockdown happened and now you have acne.
As modern humans, it seems to be a requisite of our culture to fill up the schedule and make the most of every waking second of the day. Whether it’s work or play, we tend to glorify the go-hard or go-home mentality. When exhaustion is a competition and burn out is a marker of personal success, stress becomes a permanent state.
Remember when you could get in your car and drive to your appointments, kids in tow, Keep Cup in hand? I still can… just!
