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Season 106 Episode 3567

Unveiling the Shocking Truth About Acne - It's More Than Just Skin Deep!- Leigh Brandon -

Leigh Brandon⁠, a functional medicine practitioner and author of 'Eliminating Adult Acne for Good,' shares his personal journey with acne and the impact it had on his self-confidence. He discusses the ineffectiveness of traditional acne treatments and the discovery of a functional medicine approach. Lee emphasizes the importance of understanding acne as an internal issue and addresses the prevalence of adult acne. He explores the causes of acne in Western society, including diet, toxins, and imbalances in the gut microbiome. Lee also outlines the seven steps to achieving clear skin, which include mindset, diet, sleep, gut health, detoxification, and skincare practices. Takeaways ✅ Acne is not just a superficial issue but a reflection of internal imbalances in the body. ✅ Traditional acne treatments often focus on addressing symptoms rather than the root cause of the problem. ✅ Diet, toxins, and imbalances in the gut microbiome play a significant role in the development of acne. ✅ Achieving clear skin requires a holistic approach that includes mindset, diet, sleep, gut health, detoxification, and skincare practices. Timeline 01:01 Personal Experience with Acne 04:22 Impact of Acne on Self-Confidence 06:11 Ineffectiveness of Traditional Acne Treatments 10:36 Discovery of Functional Medicine Approach 15:30 Understanding Acne as an Internal Issue 17:52 Prevalence of Adult Acne 19:35 Causes of Acne and Western Society 22:41 Balancing the Gut Microbiome 23:39 Detoxification from Toxins 29:22 Importance of Mindset for Success 35:38 Seven Steps to Clear Skin

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