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Today’s show is about essential oils. There is a lot of buzz about essential oils going around. So I asked our guest to dispel some of the myths about essential oils and explain how to use them safely. First, we have a listener question from Lindsey. She says she has very sensitive skin and wants to know how she can know if using skin products containing essential oils is safe for her skin. I also have sensitive skin and always recommend a skin patch test before using any new product. Apply a small amount on the inside of your wrist and wait for 24 hours. Watch for itching, bumps, or any sign that you are having a reaction to the product. My guest today is Dr. Eric Zielinski. He’s also known as Dr. Z. He’s a sought after health researcher, and educator, author, and motivational speaker. Dr. Z’s mission is to provide people with simple evidence based tools that they need to experience the abundant life. By hosting online events such as the Essential Oils Revolution and the Heal Your Gut Summit, Dr. Z educates people in natural remedies and empowering life strategies. He lives in Atlanta with his wife and four children. In this interview, we cover top essential oils, the best essential oils, and how to select essential oils and how to use them safely and effectively for optimal skin health and overall health. Please enjoy this interview with Dr. Z. Topics discussed today include: Network Marketing has contributed to the resurgence of the popularity of essential oils In WWII medics had oregano oil in their medical kits Benefits of essential oils Skin care Health care Emotions Mental balance Our skin absorbs up to 60% of the products put on our skin Essential oil properties are in the blood in 30 minutes and gone in 4 hours Our skin is part of our immune system, if our skin is damaged we are susceptible to disease We need to minimize toxic skin care products, main cause of health issues in our society Find a good skin care line, the store shelf items are not good for us Most essential oils are antimicrobial - they target bad cells, but not the good cells In the summer, we like peppermint. In the winter, citrus oil. Lavender to calm down. Use the blends to accomplish the effect of what you are trying to accomplish. Skin microbiome is being destroyed by toxic chemicals we put on our skin, by using safer products we diminish that effect. Essential oils also help nourish the skin and promote healthy bacterial balance, and solidify the microbiome so that you will be protected. Best oils to start with: Citrus - lemon and orange - bergamot Peppermint Clove Tea tree Lavender Chamomile Get pure therapeutic grade essential oils - organic is better Less is more - essential oils need to be diluted Use a diffuser - 4 or 5 drops and some water Internal - not the best idea - 1 drop maybe Do not do the morphine bombs and put 20 drops of essential oil in a capsule Essential oils and photosensitivity - bergamot could cause your skin to burn more - CO2 extracts don’t do that - it’s important to recognize which oils do that - watch the bergamot and citrus oils in the sun Essential oils have powerful properties, but do need to be used with common sense Mentioned on today’s show: Essential Oils Summit August 22nd through Aug

Today, we’re covering how sleep impacts our overall health including healthy skin aging and specific tips to help improve your sleep quantity and quality. I receive many questions about sleep, so I’m excited to have as my guest today, sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus to answer our questions about sleep. But first, here is a question from Amy, “I notice that my skin is worse when I don’t get a good night’s sleep. Is that just my imagination?” It’s not just your imagination. Sleep definitely impacts your skin. Dr. Breus talks about this more during the interview, but – when you don’t get a good night’s sleep the hormones that give your skin a healthy glow can become out of balance. For example GH is a hormone that is released in a specific phase of deeper sleep and you need this for healthy skin and skin repair. If you’re not sleeping well, it may be because your evening cortisol (that’s the adrenal stress hormone you’ve probably heard about) is too high. High cortisol can also trigger skinflammation – so you may be more prone to breakouts of skin issues like eczema and acne. Today’s guest, Dr. Michael Breus, is a Clinical Psychologist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He was one of the youngest people to have passed the Board at age 31 with a specialty in Sleep Disorders, and he is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction. He is the author of The Sleep Doctor’s Diet Plan: Lose Weight Through Better Sleep and BEAUTY SLEEP: Look Younger, Lose Weight, and Feel Great Through Better Sleep. Dr. Breus is the Sleep Expert for WebMD and writes regularly for The Huffington Post, Psychology Today, Sharecare, and The Oz Blog. As well as medical and psychology peer-reviewed journals. You may have seen Dr. Breus on tv shows such as Dr Oz, CNN, Oprah, The View, Rachel Ray, Fox and Friends, The Doctors,  or The Today Show. He is an expert resource for most major publications doing more than 100 interviews per year, and he has a  private practice in Los Angeles, CA. Topics discussed today include: Sleep in the brain is defined by a drive similar to hunger - adenosine Adenosine and caffeine are one molecule off - caffeine masks your sleep Circadian rhythm - internal biological clock If either of these things are off, there will be sleep problems Sleep deprivation is an epidemic Sleep deprivation - quality of sleep matters as well as quantity Sleep affects every organ system and disease state Cancer cells multiply faster with sleep deprivation Stages of sleep Wake Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3-4 Stage 2 REM Sleep 1 full cycle takes about 90 minutes Stage 1 and 2 are light sleep Stage 3 and 4 is where all of the growth hormone is emitted Sleep Hacking - Improving Stages 5 Step Method Go to bed at the same time and wake up at the same time everyday including weekends - Sleep schedule is important - five 90 minutes cycles = 71/2 hours Try this and you will discover your sleep cycle - The same times - your brain knows it’s time to sleep Caffeine has a half life of 8 to 10 hours, stop drinking caffeine by 2:00 pm Alcohol - passing out, not sleeping, prevents deeper stages of sleep - stop drinking 3 hours before bed Exercise - the best way to improve overall sleep quality Get sunlight - when sunlight hits the optic nerve it stops melatonin pr

We have an exciting guest on today’s show, but first a listener question. Becky Asks: “I have very sensitive skin and break out in acne all the time. I’ve heard about using oils to cleanse and moisturize my skin but I’m worried it will make me break out. Are there any okay for acne prone skin?” Almond oil and Jojoba oil are good choices for acne prone skin. One of my favorite oils to consume comes from a food. That food is wild salmon. Salmon is great for healthy skin because of the Omega 3 oils and the astaxanthin content, but is wild salmon really safe to eat? Today’s guest Randy Hartnell, a former fisherman and current owner of a wild seafood company, will help answer this question. Randy spent more than twenty years as a commercial salmon fisherman in Alaska. In 2001 with his wife Carla, he founded Vital Choice Wild Seafood & Organics, a leading on-line seafood company. Randy is dedicated to helping people have access to high quality sustainable seafood, while educating them about the impact of food choices on their health and the environment. In this interview, we cover health benefits of consuming seafood, quality, purity, and contamination concerns. Plus,the safest fish to eat, sustainable fishing practices, and the real difference between wild and farmed fish. Topics discussed today include: Started fishing during college while working his way through school About 15 years ago industrial farmed salmon pushed wild salmon out of the market Randy decided to start Vital Choice as a solution for people who want wild salmon, but couldn’t get it People are becoming more informed about the difference between farmed and wild salmon Randy started telling his story to anyone who would listen and telling his story to people who were influencers in health and wellness These people were really receptive to the information Randy was a herring fisherman in San Francisco and his engine blew up, he was watching TV while rebuilding the engine and saw Dr. Perricone on PBS Dr. Perricone was promoting his book, “The Wrinkle Cure” Dr. Perricone was talking about how wild salmon was great for fighting wrinkles Randy and his wife wrote Dr. Perricone a letter and Dr. Perricone decided to list Randy’s fledgling business, Vital Choice as a resource in his next book “The Perricone Prescription What makes wild salmon so good for our skin is the Omega 3 fatty acids Particularly long chain fatty acids EPA and DHA, these are marine fats that are not found in the terrestrial food supply, our cells all contain concentrations of these long chain fatty acids In our industrial food supply these fatty acids have been displaced Over 95% of people eating an American diet are deficient in omega 3 fatty acids which manifests itself as skin problems Vital Choice has been testing the wild caught fish for over 15 years and the benefits of eating the seafood outweigh any possible trace levels of mercury that may be found in seafood They source fish that have short lives and eat toward the bottom of the food chain, like krill and plankton and the salmon they sell is one of the cleanest fish tested, Alaska is also one of the most pristine places on Earth They also sell other clean, pure, sustainable sources of fish Alaska is the model for the world on fishery management, they have a biologist in charge of every river to maintain sustainability Wild salmon is an amazing food for humans and other species Farmed salmon is similar to factory farmed beef or pork Wild salmon are consuming what nature intended them to consume Humans have always been eating wild seafood, it is what we are programmed to eat because it is a natural food Farmed salmon are fed grains, just like

Hello and welcome. I’m Dr. Trevor Cates. This is part 2 of my question and answer session where I answer your skin health, skincare and anti-aging questions. I know it’s something a little different, but I have received so many questions on skin health, skincare and aging. Along with requests for the best beauty tips that I decided to dedicate two entire episodes to answering your questions. If your question is not answered leave a comment, join our group, or hit me up on social media and I can address your questions in future episodes.. Your Questions Answered: Question: A couple of months ago I noticed a rash on one of my eyelids and most recently noticed that the skin in the area was lighter.  My dermatologist thinks is Vitiligo   and ordered some blood test that I'll be getting done next month during my 6 month check up. The dermatologist also mentioned that I could have an autoimmune issue.  I have had a lot of stress and also have done some wax in the affected area. Is there any information you may be able to give me about Vitiligo?   Any recommendation about what I should do, etc? I'm 58 years old and generally have always been healthy. Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease We want to calm and balance the autoimmune system Digestive or gut balance microbiome issues Avoid food allergens Take antioxidants such as ALA B vitamins such as B12 and Folate   Low vitamin D has been associated with vitiligo (recent study – March of this year) Get vitamin D levels tested Question: I just wanted to ask if you are considering making skincare products for the body to compliment the products you have made for the face?  Thanking you, and letting you know I have received my Daily Essentials Skincare range on May 12th, so I am looking forward to using them and experiencing positive results. We are looking into this option It will be awhile before we have body products But it is interesting to know what products you want and need the most Feel free to leave feedback like this on our comments In the meantime, use the face cleanser on your body It won’t foam like a body wash, because it has mild acidity For moisturizers - use coconut, almond and jojoba oil Question: I'm 64 and still get pimples.  I'm permanently on on a low carb high fat diet.  Any suggestions? Reducing high carb foods such as refined grains helps balance blood sugar. Not all carbs are bad – veggies and some fruit – antioxidants (protect against oxidative damage – acne) and fiber High fat – what types? Balance is key. Also dairy fat can make it worse. Eggs I’ve seen contribute to acne – but not for everyone Diet is important but it’s not all – do you have gut issues, nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalances? And what are you putting on your skin – don’t want to clog pores Question: Tell me more about powerful chemicals in wrinkle creams. Top ingredients to avoid are fragrance and parabens, Formaldehyde releasers - Quaternium-15, diazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin, Bronopol, or imidazolidinyl urea. Check out my blog on The Spa Dr. -  Are Your Skincare Products Causing a Hormone Imbalance – Are you covering your face with toxins. There are more. I will cover these more in depth in my book. Question

Hello and welcome. I’m Dr. Trevor Cates. Today I am going to do something a little different. I have received so many questions on skin health, skincare and aging. Along with requests for the best beauty tips that I decided to dedicate an entire podcast to answering your questions. I’ve received so many questions that I had to split this show into two parts. I will also answer more questions in upcoming podcasts. Your Questions Answered: Question: I am almost 60 years old, have very visible and clogged pores especially in the t-zone. In the last couple of years, these areas have started peeling and flaking. I have purchased a Clarisonic, a facial steamer, and was getting regular facial/ peels. I have used expensive skincare products in the past, and use a 2% salicylic lotion occasionally. My skin drives me crazy. Hope you can help. My approach to skincare is an internal and external approach. It is important to look at what you are eating. Until you make changes in your diet, you will probably have trouble with your skin. A misconception about acne and pore size is that we have to do things that strip the skin. It’s better to create balance in skin. Oils aren’t bad. The problem is the combination of sebum production and oxidized oils. We want to keep the skin clean without drying it out. Adjust the PH Balance the oils Enhance the skin microbiome Use products with a mild ph balance a 4-5 Antioxidants can be very helpful Look for underlying causes of why you are having clogged pores. Question: I’m so excited you are taking questions. My dermatologist won’t even consider any natural options, so it’s nice to have a place to ask these questions. I would love to know how to get rid of Keratosis pilaris. I have reduced the bumpiness on my arms, but the redness is really bad. I think it was reduced by taking natural vitamin a. Keratosis pilaris is a common, harmless skin condition that causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps, usually on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks. Essential Fatty Acid deficiency Try vitamin A (CLO), zinc – in my supplement Skin, Hair and Nails Cod liver oil and avocado and a high quality supplement Omega 3 supplement or GLA Question I would also like to know if there is any non chemical, non laser way to reverse or reduce the sun damaged skin on my chest. I have a lot of redness and discoloration. Topical use of antioxidants can help with sun damage Green tea, white tea, black tea Resveratrol Turmeric Green Algae - Chlorella Cranberry seed and Raspberry seed oil - which can protect against oxidative damage If you have sun damage, have your dermatologist take a look Take internal antioxidants - astaxanthin Question: And one more, how can I improve the appearance of my neck. I’m 45 and going through peri menopause right now. Oils and antioxidant rich ingredients Sun block Hyaluronic acid - hydrating and space filler, supports collagen and elastin - make sure it comes from a clean source Question: I got something in my e-mail called “botox in a bottle” . It looks great for bags under the eyes.  What are your thoughts on this kind of product? Botox is a neurotoxin, that causes the muscles to freeze when it is injected, but it is very toxic. There is no cream that freezes your muscles Use natural ingredients that protect your skin Pullulan has an immediate skin tightening effect Oils with long term benefits, like resveratrol, raspberry and cranberry seed oil extract Find the underlying cause of the bags under your eyes Adequate sleeping Hydration Allergies My step two antioxidant serum Green or black tea bag, refrigerate and p