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Natural liver detox remedies and cleanses are all the rage online – especially if you've had chronic skin problems.While poor liver detox can contribute to skin inflammation symptoms, it's critical that you ask WHY is your liver struggling.That way, a natural liver detox remedy or diet cleanse doesn't trigger a flare-up (which can and does happen).When you ask why there's so much skin inflammation, you'll discover that the balance of your gut-skin axis plays a HUGE role in throwing your liver's detox capacity over the edge.So in today's episode, I'm sharing an interview that I did on Resiliency Radio hosted by Dr. Jill Carnahan where we dive into ways to support and optimize natural liver detox, how to reduce fatty liver (especially for those with psoriasis), the liver-gut-skin-axis connections, and the emotional toll that skin issues can cause.If you're newer to figuring out our root causes, THIS GUIDE is a great place to start.So let's dive in!In This Episode:Why overloaded liver detox pathways can make skin inflammation worseThe key nutrients to boost natural liver detoxCommon signs of a hidden skin infection and when to see a doctorHow elimination diets can harm your relationship with foodThe emotional toll chronic skin conditions takeConnection between cytokines in chronic skin inflammation + biologic drugsInterplay between nervous system regulation + calming skin flare-upsHow imbalances within the gut-skin axis trigger skin inflammationHow to reduce fatty liver (especially if you have psoriasis)Quotes“People think skin issues are just cosmetic, but they don't realize the pain and trauma that come with it—especially when others judge you based on how you look.”“You can't predict your skin. One day it's inflamed and painful, the next it's cracking and bleeding. That unpredictability is what breaks people mentally and emotionally.”LinksMy Favorite Natural Liver Detox Support ProductsStop My Rashes eGuide (Free Resource)Healthy Skin Show ep. 305: Eliminations Diets, Food Fear + Healing Skin Rashes {NEW RESEARCH}Healthy Skin Show ep. 177: Liver Detox – Skin Rash Connection, Part 1Healthy Skin Show ep. 157: How Your Immune System Can Trigger Skin Rashes w/ Heather Zwickey, PhDReady to figure out your skin's root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds to manage your skin?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by over 1000 clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at https://skinrepaircall.com/

Women are very poorly educated on perimenopause and perimenopause symptoms! So much so that we often assume that the subtle, annoying signs of perimenopause are the result of something else. You probably know some signs of menopause like hot flashes or night sweats. But as you hit your late thirties to early forties, things start to change that your doctor might tell you are “normal” and nothing to worry about. Even though they don't seem normal. Things like midsection weight gain, skin elasticity + texture changes, mood shifts, poor sleep, brain fog, loss of muscle tone (or difficulty maintaining muscle), fatigue, heavier periods, and low libido are the more common perimenopause symptoms. So what's a gal to do? Ignore it and hope it sorts itself out? Or start to pay attention and make certain changes? Because I'm in this boat now, I know how important it is to dive into the vast topic of perimenopause.  My guest today is Dena Norton, MS, RD, a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience in conventional and holistic health. Though she helped perimenopausal women for years, she became one of them - getting hit with low libido, love handles, and sleep disturbance. This wake-up call drove her to research perimenopause symptoms more deeply than ever. What she learned reduced her symptoms and put her back in control of her health! Dena is passionate about helping fellow 40-something women navigate this topsy-turvy stage of life with proven strategies to curb nagging symptoms and optimize the aging experience! If you are struggling with perimenopause symptoms, what's your biggest concern? Tell me about it in the comments below or on the Youtube video! In This Episode: Perimenopause - What is it + when does it begin? Sneaky perimenopause symptoms no one talks about Protein intake + perimenopause diet: How much should you eat?  Perimenopause symptoms signaling menopause is near Problems with sex hormone testing (BEFORE you buy a test) 5 Key strategies to reduce annoying perimenopause symptoms Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): Dangerous or worth doing? Quotes “I think [HRT] is fabulous. And almost every woman is a candidate, despite what she thought about her family history or whatever risk factors omitted her from that conversation.” [28:58] “All of us think of hot flashes and night sweats because that's what Grandma and Mom experienced, and that's really later down the line for most women, especially if you are an earlier starter… but some of the earliest [signs] that I see are things like sleep disruption, mood changes + anxiety more so than depression.” [28:39] Links Find Dena online | Instagram | Facebook DOWNLOAD Dena's High vs. Low Hormone Symptoms Guide Healthy Skin Show 015: Alternative Remedies For Lichen Sclerosus w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca Healthy Skin Show 286: Is This Normal? (Rashes "Down There" + Hormones Edition) w/ Dr. Jolene Brighten  Healthy Skin Show 180: How Hormones Impact Your Immune System + Skin Health w/ Heather Zwickey, PhD

Post-acute sequelae of Covid-19 (PASC), also called long-Covid, has been the subject of increasing research. PASC describes the ongoing, relapsing, or new symptoms or conditions present 30 or more days after infection, and it has become a major clinical and public health concern. This roundtable discussion focuses on cognitive, cardiovascular, and autoimmune effects of long-Covid. Roundtable experts include naturopathic oncologist and Editor-in-Chief of the Natural Medicine Journal, Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO; cardiovascular expert and clinician, Daniel Chong, ND; and immunologist and professor Heather Zwickey, PhD. About the Experts Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, is editor in-chief of Natural Medicine Journal and the creator of Round Table Cancer Care. Kaczor is a naturopathic physician board certified in naturopathic oncology. She received her naturopathic doctorate from the National University of Natural Medicine and completed her residency at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. She is also the editor of the Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology and cofounder of The Cancer Pod, a podcast for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and everyone in between. Daniel Chong, ND, is a licensed naturopathic physician who has been practicing in Portland, OR, since 2000. He earned his naturopathic doctorate from National University of Natural Medicine. Chong's focus is on risk assessment, prevention, and drug-free treatment strategies for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In addition to his degree in naturopathic medicine, Chong has completed certificate training in cardiometabolic medicine at The Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, a BaleDoneen Method Preceptorship, and served for 4 years as a clinical consultant for Boston Heart Diagnostics. He currently  maintains a telehealth-based practice. You can learn more about him at cardiowellnessconsults.com. Heather Zwickey, PhD, is a professor of immunology and chair of the Department of Health Sciences at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She launched the Helfgott Research Institute, which advances the science of natural medicine. Zwickey founded the school of graduate studies and developed masters programs in research, nutrition, and global health. Zwickey has received the Champion of Naturopathic Medicine Award from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She currently leads a National Institutes of Health–funded clinical research training program focused on integrative medicine research and studies the gut-brain axis in neuroinflammation.

In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss the difference between prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics for your gut health. They dive into: 1. What Is the Microbiome? 2. What Can Cause Microbiome Disruption? 3. What Are Prebiotics, and What Do They Do? 4. What Are Probiotics, and What Do They Do? 5. What Are Postbiotics, and What Do They Do? 6. Diets and Foods for Balancing the Microbiome Dr. Heather Zwickey has a Ph.D. in Immunology and Microbiology from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. In 2003, Dr. Zwickey launched the Helfgott Research Institute at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland. She also established the School of Graduate Studies, developing master's programs in research, nutrition, and global health, among others. Currently, Dr. Zwickey co-leads an NIH-funded clinical research training program and is the Director of Communication and Innovation at Thaena. Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

You are what you eat… or rather what your gut microbes eat! New science is emerging on the role of how our food affects the composition of our gut microbiome, and how in turn, those gut microbes influence our health! Our guest this week is Dr. Heather Zwickey, an internationally recognized expert and educator in the fields of integrative medicine, natural therapies, and the immune system. We cover topics like: How does food affect microbiome health and subsequent immune health? What do we know about how to 'fix' our microbiome? How does the way you are born (vaginal or Cesarian delivery) affect your gut microbiome? We also cover topics like prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics! There's lots of wisdom to be gleaned from this episode! You can learn more about Heather's work at https://www.heatherzwickey.com/ or you can follow her on Instagram at @hzwickey. #microbiome #food #GutHealth #Podcast #microbiology #prebiotics #probiotics #postbiotics

So thrilled to have Dr Heather Zwickey on the podcast! She was one of my favorite grad school teachers in the Masters of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine program at UWS, and she sparked my interest in the immune system and psychoneuroimmunology. She has many impressive credentials, earned a Ph.D. in Immunology and Microbiology from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center with a focus on infectious disease. Then went on to complete a postdoctoral fellowship and teach medical school at Yale University. At the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR, she launched the Helfgott Research Institute. As a research institute associated with a naturopathic and Chinese medicine school, Helfgott Research Institute studies the science of natural medicines. She also established the School of Graduate Studies, developing masters programs in research, nutrition, and global health among others. She currently co-leads an NIH funded clinical research training program, teaches at many universities and speak at conferences world-wide. She have specific interest in the gut-brain axis in neuro-inflammation and psychoneuroimmunology, which is why I am so happy to have her on the show! We dive into how the immune system works, why parasites are good for us, issues in the medical community, and much more! You're going to love this episode! :) Find her: https://www.heatherzwickey.com @hzwickey Copywrite @Amandapanacea Thehealerrevolution.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amanda-panacea/support

Spring is a visually beautiful season. The earth comes alive, the trees start to bud, and flowers pop up everywhere. After a hard winter, that can be lovely to see. But it's hard to enjoy if that same season brings sneezes, runny nose, watery eyes, and other uncomfortable symptoms. And while this episode is airing in the Spring, seasonal allergies can happen anytime of year. What makes someone prone to seasonal allergies? Is autoimmune disease a risk factor? How can we build a resilient immune system that's less susceptible to allergies? And what are some tips if we're suffering right now? We'll be answering these questions and more in today's episode. My guest is Dr. Heather Zwickey, an integrative immunologist and microbiologist. She loves teaching about the intersection between nutrition, immunology, the gut microbiome, and the gut-brain-immune axis.

A growing body of research points to a connection between nutrient deficiencies or insufficiencies and Covid-19. In this interview, Heather Zwickey, PhD, describes that connection and takes a closer look at the research. She also discusses a new study about how a healthy lifestyle can influence the risk of long Covid. About the Expert Heather Zwickey, PhD, is a professor of immunology and chair of the Department of Health Sciences at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She launched the Helfgott Research Institute, which advances the science of natural medicine. Zwickey founded the school of graduate studies and developed masters programs in research, nutrition, and global health. Zwickey has received the Champion of Naturopathic Medicine Award from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She currently leads a National Institutes of Health–funded clinical research training program focused on integrative medicine research and studies the gut-brain axis in neuroinflammation.

Today we have a very special guest – Dr. Heather Zwickey. Dr. Zwickey is a researcher, teacher, and mentor who earned a PhD in immunology and microbiology from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center with a focus on infectious disease and vaccine development. She then went on and completed a postdoctoral fellowship and taught at the School of Medicine at Yale University where she focused on immunotherapy for cancer at NUNM. Dr. Zwickey then launched the Helfgott Research Institute and also established the school of graduate studies, developing masters' programs in nutrition, research, and global health. Dr. Zwickey currently leads an NHS funded clinical research training program, teaches at many universities, and speaks at conferences around the world. She is passionate about the microbiome, and in particular the gut/brain axis, neuroinflammation, and psychoneuroimmunology, aiming to spread the word on how the immune system, nervous system, and our endocrine system interact. Today we discuss: What the microbiome is and its necessity for a healthy life What are prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics What is the gut/skin axis and the gut/brain axis The importance of the vaginal microbiome What are some of the things we may be doing that harm the microbiome What are some of the things we can do to support our microbiome How antibiotics and other medications/supplements affect the health of the microbes beyond what you have been told Where to find Dr. Heather Zwickey: Website: https://www.heatherzwickey.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hzwickey/ Just a quick disclaimer that this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or be a substitute for medical advice from your practitioner. ** Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionalnursepractitioner/ ** Level up your products: https://www.ewg.org/ewgverified/ ** Find a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner: https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/ ** Interesting articles for more information** The Vaginal Microbiome: V. Therapeutic Modalities of Vaginal Microbiome Engineering and Research Challenges: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8719494/ Towards a deeper understanding of the vaginal microbiota: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41564-022-01083-2 The Female Vaginal Microbiome in Health and Bacterial Vaginosis: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2021.631972/full

Join us for a great discussion about the upcoming PIE conference (Process of Integrating Evidence for Complementary and Integrative Health). We welcome educators Dr. Tony Tibbles and Dr. Craig Jacobs from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and discuss the conference but also novel new ways to bring Evidence-Based Practice to clinic and culture change within Chiropractic. Links: Register for the PIE conference here: https://www.thepieconference.org/Previous Pod discussion with Heather Zwickey, PhD on the R25 and culture change within naturopathic medicine Josh's research on culture change within the naturopathic communityLearn more and become a member at www.DrJournalClub.comCheck out our complete offerings of NANCEAC-approved Continuing Education Courses.

I first met Dr. Heather Zwickey when she was my immunology professor in medical school and made sure to stay in touch with her ever since. Her command of the microbiome literature is frankly unparalleled – and I can always learn more from her and this podcast proves it. Join me in this New Frontiers conversation about the latest perspectives on the microbiome, and a great discussion of all things pre/post and parabiotics. We also get into the rise in autoimmunity conditions post-Covid and ways one can mitigate the risks of these conditions. Smart, timely, and always engaging – I know you'll think so too. ~DrKF

Heather Zwickey is recognized internationally as an expert and educator in the fields of integrative medicine, natural therapies and the immune system. Dr. Zwickey has been leading natural medicine research for 20 years. She has a Ph.D. in immunology and microbiology from the University of Colorado and completed her postdoc at Yale. Heather speaks at conferences world-wide, sharing her enthusiasm for integrative medicine and science. She's won many awards for teaching and currently teaches at the National University of Natural Medicine and the University of Western States. In this episode, we cover: - where to point when someone asks "where is your immune system?" - how your immune system identifies pathogens - why you'll never want to eat a conventionally grown apple again - how your gut microbes affect immune, skin, neurological, and vaginal health - Dr. Zwickey's top tips for helping a damaged gut microbiome ... and more! You can connect with her over on Instagram @hzwickey Learn more about Dr. Zwickey's work on her website: heatherzwickey.com You can find my gut-helping freebie here: imperfectlypaigewellness.com/free-resources/ You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.

Join us for a great conversation with our guest Dr. Heather Zwickey, PhD.  We talk about the early days of EBM in Integrative Medicine. From, "Why are you trying to destroy our medicine?!" to EBM champions and the thorough integration of the EBM 'way of thinking' into training institutions. Check out more on www.DrJournalClub.com and become a member. Learn more about Dr. Zwickey here: www.heatherzwickey.comSome of Dr. Zwickey's papers on the topics we discussed. Allen, E S., Connelly, E.N., Morris, C.D., Elmer, P.J., and H. Zwickey.  A Train the Trainer Model for Integrating Evidence-Based Medicine into a Complementary and Alternative Medicine Training Program. Explore (NY). 2011 Mar-Apr;7(2):88-93.Connelly, E. N., Elmer, P. J., Morris, C. D., and H. Zwickey.  The Vanguard Faculty Program: Research Training for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Faculty.  Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.  2010 Oct;16(10):1117-23.Senders, A., Erlandsen, E. and H. Zwickey. The Importance of Research Literacy. The Natural Medicine Journal. 2014 Aug: 6(8):Zwickey, H., Schiffke, H., Fleishman, S., Haas, M., Cruser, D., LeFebvre, R., Sullivan, B., Taylor, B. and B. Gaster. Teaching Evidence-Based Medicine at Complementary and Alternative Medicine Institutions. Strategies, Competencies and Evaluation. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2014 Dec;20(12):925-31. PMID: 25380144 Learn more and become a member at www.DrJournalClub.comCheck out our complete offerings of NANCEAC-approved Continuing Education Courses.

Dr. Zwickey has a PhD Immunology and Microbiology from the University of Colorado and completed a postdoctoral fellowship and teaches at the school of medicine at Yale University. Dr. Zwickey has since developed the Helfgott Research Institute at National University of Natural Medicine in Portland and established the School of Graduate studies which incorporates integrative research, nutrition, and global health programs. Currently, she leads an NIH-funded clinical research-training program and is adjunct faculty at three medical schools. She is passionate about microbiome therapeutics and their impacts on the gut-brain axis and neuroinflammation.   Resources talked about in this episode -  Guest Website: www.heatherzwickey.com  LinkedIn: @hzwickey

This week we chat with Director of Helfgott Research Institute and Professor of Immunology  Heather Zwickey, PhD.  She shares with us her immunology expertise, explaining the deep connection between our guts and our brains. Why do our bodies need thirty different plant-based foods per week? Why does Dr. Zwickey call the microbiome "canaries in a coal mine?" Listen and find out! On What The Health?!: Colonics... get the inside scoop

Today, it's all about the eyes, which are somewhat the extension of our brain, so treating ANY condition with them can be scary. I've gotten a lot of questions from listeners about dupilumab (Dupixent) and the side effects specifically when it comes to the eyes. So to dive in on this topic, I brought in today's guest, Dr. Roselie Achten, since her PhD focuses on ocular surface disease in atopic dermatitis patients before and during dupilumab treatment. Dr. Roselie Achten is a medical doctor and PhD student at the Department of Dermatology at the University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands, and I am so excited to have her on the show! You can find some of her research findings in the links section below. Have you ever experienced any side effects with your eyes after starting dupilumab? I'd love to hear about it in the comments! In this episode: Stats on how many patients develop Dupixent eye side effects (aka. dupilumab-associated ocular surface disease) Eye symptoms of patients commonly complain about How long does it typically take to develop eye problems from Dupixent? What puts you more at risk for developing Dupixent eye side effects? What are your options if you develop Dupixent eye side effects? Can reducing the use of Dupixent help? Quotes “We were also quite surprised by the fact that the majority of the patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis already had characteristics of the ocular surface disease. So of the 70 patients that were analyzed, 90% of them already had characteristics of ocular surface disease before the start of Dupilumab treatment." [11:09] "If patients have these signs and symptoms of dupilumab associated ocular surface disease, we first start with tacrolimus skin ointment for the external eyelids. We also start with ketotifen, which is an antihistamine eye drop... also the artificial tears, it's more for if you experience a dry eye sensation, it could lead to improvement of that symptom for a little time." [17:12] Links Find Dr. Roselie Achten online here Healthy Skin Show ep. 244: How Do Biologic Drugs For Chronic Skin Conditions Work? w/ Heather Zwickey, PhD Long-term follow-up and treatment outcomes of conjunctivitis during dupilumab treatment in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis - ScienceDirect Identification of Risk Factors for Dupilumab-associated Ocular Surface Disease in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis - PMC (nih.gov) Ocular surface disease is common in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis patients - Achten - 2022 - Clinical & Experimental Allergy

“Any bacteria can be good or bad. What matters is whether it's in balance” We have Dr. Heather Zwickey to provide you with Microbiome 101 education, explaining the 3 hallmarks of microbial composition and whether or not disease starts in the gut. Then, she explores mood and how different food compounds lead to the production of specific neurochemicals in the gut, from microbes. Additionally, she explains why some foods produce "food highs" and are craved during depressive states. Then, she lists a few nutritional considerations to benefit your microbiome and reduce inflammation, whether or not there are good and bad bacteria, how health is not defined by the individual microbes present but by the overall metabolites different microbial strains produce and considers how fermented foods, prebiotics, and post-biotics can be more beneficial than probiotics. In addition, Dr. Heather discusses how plentiful and carnivore diets change microbial patterns and how midnight snacking impacts the microbiome too. Finally, she explains how not all sugar is equal, the effects of sugar on the microbiome, whether or not the dose of artificial sweeteners matters, and how you can approach your microbiome! Grab a notebook and tune in! The next best thing to being completely barefoot is being in barefoot shoes. Benefit your foot strength and foot, ankle, and mobility! Get 15% off with code OPTIMAL on your next Vivobarefoot shoe purchase and you'll get 100 days to try your shoes and return them if you are unsatisfied. What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Heather Zwickey: 3:34 - What is the microbiome 4:39 - What affects your microbiome 7:03 - Does “all disease start in the gut”? 8:48 - Çan your gut microbial composition affect your mood? 11:43 - Exorphins 13:02 - How to benefit your microbiome and reduce inflammation 16:55 - Good vs Bad Bacteria in the gut 18:21 - Will testing your bacteria define how healthy you are? 20:09 - Supplements to help your gut health? 25:08 - What you should take for a GI upset? 25:08 - Plantful vs Carnivore diet 29:42- Midnight snacking & sleep on the microbiome 33:29 - How does sugar affects your microbiome? 38:01 - Does the dose of artificial sweeteners matter? 39:41 - Figuring out YOUR microbial journey 42:17- Learn more with Dr. Heather Item's Mentioned Dr. Heather's Website Dr. Heather's Podcast To learn more about Dr. Heather and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode233/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven't done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tobpodcast/message

Did you know that your circadian rhythm affects your skin? Are you ready to find out what it means by your skin having its OWN circadian rhythm? If you've wondered why your skin feels different at different times of the day (super itchy at night, but fine during the day), today's guest will explain why! My guest today is Michelle Jeffries, D.O., FAAD, FAOCD. Dr. Michelle Jeffries is a board-certified Integrative Dermatologist in private practice in Phoenix, AZ and is the CEO and Founder of The SkinClock Method. She is a triple board-certified osteopathic physician in Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology and Integrative Medicine. Dr. Jeffries also has a Masters degree in Psychology and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Her unique training and background has led her to a comprehensive "inside AND out" approach to skin health that blends the principles of holistic beauty with the natural health cycles of your body, universal laws of nature, ancient teachings, modern dermatology, functional nutrition, and spiritual consciousness for truly holistic skincare. Join us as we discuss how clock genes work in alignment with your circadian rhythm and how that can affect skin health. Have you dealt with poor sleep patterns and aligned your body's circadian rhythm to the betterment of your skin? Share with me in the comments! In this episode: What exactly is your circadian rhythm? What are clock genes? Why your skin may be actually drier at night along with more itchiness Why is it important to align your clock genes within your body with the rhythm of the world? What ancient civilizations knew that modern tech and research are discovering Thoughts on blue light blockers and red light therapry Quotes “Shift workers who actually are awake at night and asleep during the day, they actually have different rhythms that they do throughout the day. And unfortunately they're more at risk for diabetes, heart disease and cancer, psoriasis, other things. So the research has shown when you're not aligning with those rhythms, a lot of the other systems in the body get out of sync.” [7:52] “If we don't eat during active periods of the day and we're eating at night and we're eating when we're supposed to be resting, then that can just throw that whole gut clock out of lap, too. And then that will send mis-signals to the body because then the body has all these nutrients (to process).” [15:37] Links Connect with Dr. Jeffries online Follow Dr. Jeffries on Instagram | Facebook Healthy Skin Show #128: Eczema Sleep Problems w/ Christa Biegler, RD Healthy Skin Show #234: How Sleep Impacts Your Skin (Tips + Strategies) PT 1 w/ Michelle Nilan, MS, CNS Healthy Skin Show #235: How Sleep Impacts Your Skin (Tips + Strategies) PT 2 w/ Michelle Nilan, MS, CNS Healthy Skin Show #236: How Sleep Impacts Your Skin (Tips + Strategies) PT 3 w/ Michelle Nilan, MS, CNS Healthy Skin Show #180: How Hormones Impact Your Immune System + Skin Health w/ Heather Zwickey, PhD

In today's episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Heather Zwickey, an immunologist/microbiologist, Researcher, Speaker, Mentor, and Director of Communication and Innovation at Thaena. They discuss the difference between prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics for your gut health. Dr. Heather Zwickey has a Ph.D. in Immunology and Microbiology from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. In 2003, Dr. Zwickey launched the Helfgott Research Institute at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland. She also established the School of Graduate Studies, developing Master's programs in research, nutrition, and global health among others. Currently, Dr. Zwickey co-leads an NIH-funded clinical research training program and is the Director of Communication and Innovation at Thaena.

Are you trying to weigh the pros and cons of possibly using a biologic like Dupixent for your skin condition? Your immune system has such a complex relationship with one another, so it's important to have complete informed consent when starting one. Look into all the side effects- they could be actually helpful, but they could also lead to cancer! My guest today, Heather Zwickey, earned a Ph.D. in Immunology and Microbiology from the University of Colorado and completed a postdoctoral fellowship and taught at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Zwickey is recognized internationally as an expert and educator in the fields of integrative medicine, natural therapies and the immune system and has been leading natural medicine research for 20 years. Heather speaks at conferences world-wide, sharing her enthusiasm for naturopathic medicine and science. She currently serves as the Director of Communication and Innovation at Thaena Inc., a microbiome-based company. Join us as we talk about how biologic drugs for chronic skin conditions work. Did you know about the relationship between your immune system and your skin? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: Biologic drugs - what are they, how are they prescribed, and what do they do? Real side effects of biologics - the bad and even the good Breaking down what cytokines are (in layman's terms) Cytokines and the JAK/STAT pathway Discussion of JAK inhibitors (the newest version of biologic drugs for skin issues) Quotes “Back when we used things like methotrexate for skin disorders, we would see that the entire immune system was blocked and as a result, there would be side effects of things like cancer. When we're only blocking one protein, we have much less severe side effects.” [2:59] “If your skin is not in balance with its microbes, it will affect your gut. We really got to address that. That is the root cause, and usually the way that we're going to address that is with eating more plant-based foods and getting some of the toxins out of our system, and letting those microbes grow the way that they were supposed to grow in normal ecosystems.” [17:47]  Links Find Dr. Zwickey online here Healthy Skin Show ep. 180:  How Hormones Impact Your Immune System + Skin Health w/ Heather Zwickey, PhD Healthy Skin Show ep.157: How Your Immune System Can Trigger Skin Rashes w/ Heather Zwickey, PhD Follow Dr. Zwickey on Instagram

In this episode I speak with immunologist Heather Zwickey, PhD about the fascinating science of psychoneuroimmunology.We discuss:sickness behaviorsthe role and toll of stressinflammation and mental healthpractical recommendationsclinical interventionsUseful linkshttps://www.heatherzwickey.com/https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/https://www.synaptic.care/Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case.Music credit: Multiverse by KetsaDonate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=urlSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Q6MJHU6BLWMWS&source=url)

Did you know that there is a strong connection between your gut, your brain, and your immune system? Regardless of the answer, this episode is for you! You will get a deeper sense of the connection between your gut and your brain and how they can affect your immune response. Overall this will be one special episode because besides all these things we will be talking about, I will present to you our newest member of The Probiotic Generation: Dr. Heather Zwickey! Enjoy!

You've heard of prebiotics and probiotics, but do you know about postbiotics? You do now. This week, Dr. Heather Zwickey talks about the advantages of the lesser known biotic and how postbiotics can help decrease inflammation in your patients. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.   Heather Zwickey, PhD serves as the Director of Innovation and Communication for Thaena, Inc, a company focused on postbiotics. Dr. Zwickey is also a Professor of Immunology at the National University of Natural Medicine and the University of Western States, and currently co-leads an NIH funded clinical research training program focused on training the next generation of integrative medicine researchers.

In today's episode, I share my perspective on the COVID vaccine for people who are trying to conceive and those who are pregnant. Remember: talk to your own primary care person to get advice about your particular situation! Transcript and show notes are available on my website. Resources: Learn about the mechanism of mRNA vaccines Your local epidemiologist newsletter is excellent for detailed and updated info on COVID/vaccines COVID vaccine does not have an 80%+ risk of miscarriage Participate in a study about menstrual experiences following the COVID vaccine COVID vaccine does not cause sterility Learn more about the mechanisms of action for the COVID vaccines and more from Heather Zwickey, who has a PhD in Immunology and founded the Helfgott Research Institute at National University of Natural Medicine COVID risks higher for pregnant people & COVID + adverse pregnancy outcomes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intheclinic/message

Trying to make heads or tails of COVID vaccines? We have a guru to help. This week, Dr. Heather Zwickey lays everything out in plain English as she explains differing vaccine responses, how the vaccine works, autoimmunity, boosters, and more. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. To continue learning about COVID vaccine mechanisms of action and how immunomodulatory medications may modify the immune response to COVID vaccination, attend Dr. Zwickey's LearnSkin CME course here.   Heather Zwickey, PhD, earned a Ph.D. in Immunology and Microbiology from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Zwickey went on to complete a postdoctoral fellowship and teach medical school at Yale University. At the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR, Dr. Zwickey launched the Helfgott Research Institute and established the School of Graduate Studies, developing programs in research, nutrition, and global health among others. She currently leads an NIH funded clinical research training program. She teaches at NUNM, the University of Western States, and Maryland University of Integrative Health. At Helfgott Research Institute, Dr. Zwickey applies her immunology expertise to natural medicine with a specific interest in the gut-brain axis in inflammation.

The gut microbiota has a tremendous impact on immunity. In a recent interview, Editor-in-Chief Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, had the opportunity to talk with immunologist and Natural Medicine Journal Editorial Board Member Heather Zwickey, PhD, about environmental factors that affect the gut microbiota. They discussed pesticides, herbicides, and petroleum chemicals and the impacts they can have on the 100 trillion–plus microorganisms that reside in the human gut. About the Expert Heather Zwickey, PhD, is a professor of immunology and chair of the Department of Health Sciences at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She launched the Helfgott Research Institute, which advances the science of natural medicine. Zwickey founded the school of graduate studies and developed masters programs in research, nutrition, and global health. Zwickey has received the Champion of Naturopathic Medicine Award from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She currently leads a National Institutes of Health–funded clinical research training program focused on integrative medicine research and studies the gut-brain axis in neuroinflammation. Abbreviated Transcript Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO: What do you think is the most pressing topic that people need to know about as far as environmental factors that influence the gut? Heather Zwickey, PhD: I think that as we start to discuss gut microbiota, it has such a profound impact on the immune system. And the immune system has really been my focus—neuroimmunomodulation. So when we think about the gut microbiota, we're often thinking about the obvious things that have an effect on it, like antibiotics. But we don't often consider some of the less obvious things that have an effect on microbiota, like pesticides we find in the environment and in our food. Kaczor: When you say pesticides, so you're talking about Roundup, glyphosate, that kind of thing? Zwickey: Sure. Roundup (or glyphosate) is one of the more common pesticides that we find in the environment. There have been studies that detect it in urine. So we are getting measurable levels of glyphosate in our diet. That might come from eating foods that are not organic, or if you live out in the country, it could come from places like your well water, where glyphosate has been sprayed on crops around you and has leached into the well water. The reason that we worry about that is that glyphosate actually has an effect on an enzyme that affects all bacteria. In fact, it affects everything except mammals. So insects like bees that are going to pollinate our fruits and vegetables can be killed by glyphosate. But when we think about glyphosate with respect to humans, we have to remember that we have this microbial community within us, and it is susceptible to glyphosate. Some really recent data has shown that not all microbes in our gut are responsive to glyphosate. Many microbes can use tryptophan and other ring-based amino acids without needing the shikimate pathway, which is what glyphosate blocks. But Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, 2 of the big ones, require the shikimate pathway, and glyphosate can kill them. Kaczor: In our world of clinical medicine, we always have outliers who can't seem to hold the Lactobacillus population in their gut. They'll go through courses of probiotics, we'll change brands a few times, and it just keeps going back down to nothing. We probably should be looking more closely at their glyphosate exposure in their urine. Zwickey: Absolutely. You can actually measure their consumption and keep in mind that for most probiotics they're not going to become commensals. So what we need to be doing is addressing the metabolites that make our endogenous Lactobacillus and our endogenous Bifidobacterium grow. And for that, we're really looking at short-chain, fatty acids. Thinking about the metabolites might give us a different direction to go therapeutically. You might want to use a postbiotic or a prebiotic, as opposed to a probiotic. Kaczor: You mentioned bees earlier. Can you talk a bit about how some of the compounds that are used in bee farming can affect the gut. Zwickey: We know about the problem with the bees, and we've targeted a particular pesticide, the neonicotinoids, as one of the culprits for killing off our bee population. But glyphosate is clearly involved in this one as well. When you kill the bees’ microbiota, they get infectious disease—usually mites and viruses. A study came out a few years ago out of Boston on giving probiotics to the bees. They're actually putting Lactobacillus plantarum into the hives. And guess what? The bees recover. Kaczor: I'm out in the country, and I would love it if they would spray Lactobacillus on the plants instead of manure. Zwickey: Yeah, no kidding. But the issue around the neonicotinoids gets even more interesting when we start looking at how neonicotinoids are being administered onto plants these days. Historically we would spray pesticides on the plants, but apple growers and other fruit growers noticed that they were still getting worms in their apples. And more recently, trees are either injected with the pesticide or the pesticide is sprayed at the bottom of the tree so that it goes into the root system. And that way you don't have any worms in your apples, but that also means that you can't wash pesticide off of those fruits. In another study out of Boston, researchers went to the grocery stores, took apples off the shelves, blended them up like you would for a smoothie, and then measured pesticide content. And what they discovered was that apples that were not organic had 300-fold more neonicotinoids. When we encourage people to eat apples, we need to encourage them to eat organic apples, because you can't get the pesticides out of there. And neonicotinoids affect the human gut microbiome as well. Kaczor: Can you talk about environmental influences on the gut during pregnancy? Zwickey: So one of the things that I have studied for a long time is vaccinations. People worry about vaccinations with respect to ADHD, autism, and neurodevelopment. And we're starting to discover that it's probably not related to vaccinations. It's probably related more to antibiotic exposure. There's great data now looking at antibiotic exposure in the first year of life for a child, but now they've gone backward and they've looked at maternal antibiotic exposure, and 80% of women are exposed to antibiotics during pregnancy. That's a huge number. If a woman is exposed to an antibiotic during pregnancy, we look at the fetal microbiome and then the microbiome of the offspring when the infant is born, and we see that within 60 days, we can get it back to 89% of normal, but it never reaches 100%. That's interesting because one of the things we notice in kids with autism and kids with neurodevelopmental delay is that they're missing certain species of microbes. Are they missing species of microbes because mom was on an antibiotic? Are they missing species of microbes because mom was on some other medication? There's now data showing that when moms are on antidepressants, it can have an effect on their microbiome. And there's a great Nature paper that came out a couple of years ago, 2018, that showed that nonantibiotic drugs are absolutely able to influence microbiome. Some of them kill off different species of microbes, and some of them make different species of microbes overgrow. So here we are with some might call a health emergency when we look at incidence of autism at 1 in 60 for males these days, and we know that there's a microbiome relationship, but we're not paying attention to all the various things that have an effect on the microbiome, especially of a developing child. Kaczor: What can you tell us about preservatives in food? Zwickey: A preservative is designed specifically to kill microbes, and that's good. We don't want necessarily pathogenic microbes in our food supply. But if it's designed to kill microbes, it is probably going to kill off some of your gut microbes as well. So again, there's so much that has an effect on our gut microbes—BPAs, plastics, diesel—all of these things have an effect on the microbial community. And what we need to remember is that we're never going to be able to control everything that has an effect on your gut microbes. So instead we have to be thinking about how we can constantly be doing things that make them happy. Making them happy is eating plant-based foods, plant-based fibers. There was some really interesting research that came out of University of California, San Diego, that showed that 30 plant-based fibers per week is important for maintaining the diversity, the alpha diversity of our gut microbiome. And 30 is a lot. That's not 30 servings, that's 30 different fibers. We need the diversity of the fibers to feed the diversity of our microbiome. So if you're only eating tomatoes as your vegetable, for example, you need to add some more different varieties of plant-based fibers in order to truly maintain that healthy gut microbiome. A lot of times people in the exercise industry promote the goal of 10,000 steps a day. Well, in the nutrition industry, maybe the goal should be “get your 30 different plant-based foods.” That includes nuts, spices, and all these things that we don't necessarily consider when we think of plant-based foods Kaczor: I tell people, "Tend your culture.” You’ve got a culture in your gut, and you need to tend it. Zwickey: Yeah. You say tend the culture, I say, feed the beast. You've got this little beast in your gut, and it gets mad if you don't feed it. Kaczor: The concept is that the microbiome is an entity unto itself. And actually we should treat it like we treat any organ. You wouldn't consciously take in chemical compounds that are toxic to your heart, right? Zwickey: Exactly.

The use of the antiparasitic medication Ivermectin to reduce the risk of Covid-19 is controversial, but some integrative medical doctors still use it. In this interview, immunologist and integrative health expert Heather Zwickey, PhD, tackles the topic of the off-label use of Ivermectin. She also discusses vaccine shedding, variants, and herd immunity. Zwickey currently leads a National Institutes of Health–funded clinical research training program focused on integrative medicine research and is a professor of immunology and chair of the Department of Health Sciences at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR.  About the Expert Heather Zwickey, PhD, is a professor of immunology and chair of the Department of Health Sciences at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She launched the Helfgott Research Institute, which advances the science of natural medicine. Zwickey founded the school of graduate studies and developed masters programs in research, nutrition, and global health. Zwickey has received the Champion of Naturopathic Medicine Award from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She currently leads a National Institutes of Health–funded clinical research training program focused on integrative medicine research and studies the gut-brain axis in neuroinflammation.

The use of the anti-parasitic medication Ivermectin to reduce risk of Covid-19 is controversial and yet it’s still being utilized by some integrative medical doctors. In this interview, immunologist, professor, and integrative health expert Heather Zwickey, PhD, tackles the topic of the off-label use of Ivermectin. She also discusses vaccine shedding, variants, and herd immunity.Natural Medicine Journal Podcast is brought to you by Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

For many people who have been struggling with eczema for years, using topical steroids on a regular basis has become a part of life. What you may not know is that trying to stop steroids after years of use can lead to Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) which as of publishing is not an official diagnosis. My guest today is Hahn Byol Chang, whose goal is to spread awareness about topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) and how to prevent others from suffering in the future. He is 14 months TSW and 8 months NMT (No Moisture Therapy). Join us as we talk his personal journey with NMT and TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal). Have you heard of No Moisture Therapy before? Tell me about it in the comments! In this episode: Hahn's skin journey until he ended up with TSW How did he feel when he realized he had TSW? What is No Moisture Therapy (NMT)? How does Hahn stay positive? Quotes “I was tired of spending hours a day showering, moisturizing, applying all these steroids.” [1:31] “To just stop all moisturization in one day, it was a lot on my body. I got super, super dry. That also made it hard for me to sleep.” [11:38] Links Find Hahn Byol online Healthy Skin Show ep. 180: How Hormones Impact Your Immune System + Skin Health w/ Heather Zwickey, PhD Healthy Skin Show ep. 144: How Chinese Medicine Can Help Topical Steroid Withdrawal w/ Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman, DACM Comprehensive Guide to No Moisture Therapy (NMT)

Did you know that your hormones and immune system have a complex relationship? This relationship can impact how often we get sick, why women are more prone to autoimmune conditions than men, why more and more people have environmental allergies, and why we develop skin rashes. My guest today, Heather Zwickey, earned a Ph.D. in Immunology and Microbiology from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. She went on to complete a postdoctoral fellowship and teach medical school at Yale University. At the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR, Dr. Zwickey launched the Helfgott Research Institute and established the School of Graduate Studies, developing programs in research, nutrition, and global health, among others. Dr. Zwickey applies her immunology expertise to natural medicine research, and she currently leads an NIH funded clinical research training program. She teaches at many universities and speaks at conferences worldwide. Join us as we talk about how the immune system and cytokines can be related to skin conditions. Did you know about the relationship between your immune system and your skin? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: Relationship between hormones (like estrogen and cortisol) + your immune system What are Th1 + Th2? If you've got lots of allergies, there's a big reason why! Helminth worm therapy -- umm, what is that (and how is it related to allergies)? How does cortisol impact the immune system (especially if you've got Topical Steroid Withdrawal) Quotes “There's no one hormone that affects the immune system. They all affect the immune system.” [0:43] “A Th1 response is a set of cells and proteins that are designed to respond to bacteria and virus and a Th2 response is a set of cells and proteins designed to respond to worms and parasites.” [8:10]  Links Find Dr. Zwickey online here GRAB –> Jennifer's Allergen Cross-Reactivity eGuide Healthy Skin Show ep. 072: Sex Hormone-Skin Rash Connection w/ Dr. Carrie Jones Follow Dr. Zwickey on Instagram

This episode features Natural Medicine Journal editorial board member and Covid-19 expert, Heather Zwickey, PhD. She answers our questions about mRNA technology, long-term immunity, and how to help enhance a patient's response to the vaccine. She also talks about Moderna's request to cut the dose in half and describes which patients may need to be careful regarding vaccine efficacy.  About the Expert Heather Zwickey, PhD, is a professor of immunology and chair of the Department of Health Sciences at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She launched the Helfgott Research Institute, which advances the science of natural medicine. Zwickey founded the school of graduate studies and developed masters programs in research, nutrition, and global health. Zwickey has received the Champion of Naturopathic Medicine Award from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She currently leads a National Institutes of Health–funded clinical research training program focused on integrative medicine research and studies the gut-brain axis in neuroinflammation.

Not many of us have heard of immunology, but it can actually give us some real insight into why we have skin rashes. My guest today is here to explain all about it. My guest today, Heather Zwickey, earned a Ph.D. in Immunology and Microbiology from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. She went on to complete a postdoctoral fellowship and teach medical school at Yale University. At the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR, Dr. Zwickey launched the Helfgott Research Institute and established the School of Graduate Studies, developing programs in research, nutrition, and global health, among others. Dr. Zwickey applies her immunology expertise to natural medicine research, and she currently leads an NIH funded clinical research training program. She teaches at many universities and speaks at conferences worldwide. Join us as we talk about how the immune system and cytokines can be related to skin conditions. Did you know about the relationship between your immune system and your skin? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: What is immunology? What are cytokines, and how do they relate to the skin? Why does inflammation show up on different areas on different people? What is the connection between filaggrin and cytokines? Quotes “Your immune system is not only keeping you safe from infections, it's also keeping you safe from cancer. It's keeping you safe from autoimmune diseases. So it's the system in your body that's really promoting what we might call health.” [2:16] “Everything that happens in your gut is going to happen systemically, because your immune system then travels through your blood, and through your lymphatics to the rest of your body, because it has to defend your whole body.” [10:05]  Links Find Dr. Zwickey online here GRAB –> Jennifer's Allergen Cross-Reactivity eGuide Healthy Skin Show ep. 086: Allergies, Your Immune System & Skin Rashes w/ Dr. Maya Shetreat Healthy Skin Show ep. 001: How to Protect & Strengthen Your Skin Barrier w/ Dr. Peter Lio Healthy Skin Show ep. 099: Vitamin D For Skin Rashes: Topical vs Oral Supplementation Healthy Skin Show ep. 155: Oral Allergies + Cross Reactivity: How It Can Trigger Itchiness + Hives w/ Rakhi Roy, MS, RD, LDN Follow Dr. Zwickey on Instagram

This update features information about recovery from Covid-19, antibody testing, how long the virus lives on surfaces, healthcare disparity that increases risk of death, and new information about air pollution and Covid-19. Heather Zwickey, PhD, is executive program chair and a professor at National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR. She also has previous training and experience with infectious diseases. Approximate listening time: 15 minutes About the Expert Heather Zwickey, PhD, earned a PhD in Immunology and Microbiology from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center with a focus on infectious disease. Zwickey went on to complete a postdoctoral fellowship and teach medical school at Yale University. At the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR, Zwickey launched the Helfgott Research Institute and established the School of Graduate Studies, developing programs in research, nutrition, and global health, among others. She currently leads an NIH funded clinical research training program. She teaches at many universities and speaks at conferences worldwide. At Helfgott Research Institute, Zwickey applies her immunology expertise to natural medicine, with specific interest in the gut-brain axis in neuroinflammation.