5 gut health habits to improve acne, eczema and skin health | Farzanah Nasser

About this episode

This episode discusses the connection between gut health and skin conditions like eczema, acne, and psoriasis with guest Farzanah Nasser.

If there are five people in a room with eczema, they’re probably all dealing with it for completely different reasons. And that’s something we don’t talk about enough. Eczema, acne, psoriasis… these are rarely just skin issues. They’re often a reflection of what’s happening inside the body, particularly in the gut. So instead of just asking what to put on your skin, this episode is about asking a better question. What’s actually driving this underneath? My guest today is Farzanah Nasser, a registered nutritionist and certified functional medicine practitioner specialising in gut health, immune health and chronic skin conditions. She works with people every day, dealing with long-standing skin issues using a practical, gut-first approach. She’s also the author of “The Everyday High-Fibre Plan” , full of simple, gut-friendly recipes… including those cookies on the table if you’re watching on YouTube 👀 We cover 👇🏽 How gut health impacts skin conditions like eczema, acne and psoriasis A functional medicine approach to eczema How to build your meals for better skin health Foods that support liver function  Whether food sensitivity tests are worth it Farzanah’s personal journey…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Rupy Aujla

Guest: Farzanah Nasser

Topics covered

• gut health
• eczema
• acne
• psoriasis
• functional medicine
• nutrition

Keywords

• gut health
• eczema
• acne
• psoriasis
• functional medicine
• nutrition
• skin health
• food sensitivity
• bloating
• high-fibre

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Everyday High-Fibre Plan

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