Conditions of the skin can be some of the most frustrating of all, whether it is new, or something you’ve been experiencing for years. Viewing the skin through the lens of holism can help get to the bottom of your skin complaints. We will look at diet, stress, hormones, the immune system and detoxification pathways, among other possible imbalances to help treat the skin.
These include:
acne
eczema
Hives
Rashes
Dry skin
Uneven or changes to complexion
psoriasis
sensitivities
Yeast and viral infections
Poor wound healing
Treating the skin always means treating internal systems. Your skin condition can be a manifestation of an imbalance hormonally, digestively, or immunologically. Mental health can impact the skin (and vice versa), and your skin can give us clues as to how well your body is taking in nutrients. Together, we will explore these many factors, and work to support your body as a whole.
FAQs
No, but having photos ready can be very helpful to see the severity and quality of your skin condition if it’s not as present during the time of our first appointment.
Treatment can vary widely based on what the likely cause it. Diet is almost always use therapeutically for skin, but we may also use various modalities to regulate hormones or enhance detoxification pathways.
Usually not, but if it appears your skin issue has something to do with your immune system, or autoimmune condition, testing may be useful.
