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The Gut-Beauty Connection
When a patient walks into my office, I can see what’s going on with their outer appearance – from skin conditions to hair loss – way more quickly than what’s going on in their digestive tract. But make no mistake – there’s an intimate connection between the two: Studies have found that more than half of […]
Manuka Honey – Why It’s The Ultimate Face Cleanser
If you think your face cleanser should cost big bucks and wear a long list of unidentifiable ingredients to really work, think again! The best cleanser is one that will help balance your skin microbiome – which means one that addsbeneficial bacteria, not one that scrubs away all your microbes (including the good guys). Too-harsh cleansers […]
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Some of the most common questions I get from my patients are: “Should I do a cleanse or detox?” “Will it help improve my symptoms?” “What about my gut heath or my appearance?” Some people rave about the cleansed, glowing feeling they have after a colonic, while others feel dried out and dizzy. Colonic irrigation, hydrotherapy, or colonics all […]
Homemade Facial Scrubs
We’ve had a lot of requests for Dr. Chutkan’s homemade facial scrub, which can be found in her bestselling book, Gutbliss (Penguin 2013). Well folks, here it is, versions for oily and dry skin. Enjoy these microbe-friendly scrubs once a week and make a larger batch for the entire body! Oily Skin Facial Scrub Ingredients 2 tablespoons […]
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It can be challenging to find a good moisturizing lotion void of harmful additives. This homemade moisturizer is more needed than ever during these long winter months, full of whole ingredients, and great for everyday use! Ingredients 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 tablespoon jojoba oil 1/2  teaspoon orange or lemon zest Method Mix all of […]
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There’s no better time to deep condition your hair than summertime! Use this edible deep conditioning hair mask once a month or more often as needed. Ingredients 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 ripe avocado Method In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix well to form a paste. […]
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