Living with acne, or any chronic skin condition, can be incredibly distressing. Skin is the largest organ in our body and is forward-facing for the world to see. Conventional medicine offers creams, gels, and antibiotics. But in personalized medicine, we know that acne is multi-factorial and has several root causes. Lienna May is a board-certified clinical nutrition specialist who is dedicated to helping patients struggling with acne by developing personalized lifestyle and nutrition programs for patients to reclaim their health and clear their skin.

In today’s episode, Lienna May discusses the root causes of acne and outlines her holistic approach for long-term relief.

Today on The Lab Report:

• 3:35 Meet Lienna May and hear about her passion for treating acne
• 8:45 Gut health and acne
• 11:40 Stress, cortisol, and skin
• 15:50 Nutritional deficiencies and food triggers
• 21:20 Sugar, acne, and continuous glucose monitoring
• 24:30 Exercise, movement, and acne
• 28:00 Types of acne and triggers
• 30:35 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

Lucky Avocado Nutrition

Acne Quick Solution Guide

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