JTG #28 My 30-Day Medical Medium Celery Juice Challenge 

I’ve had so many questions on Instagram about my 30-Day Medical Medium Celery Juice Challenge that I wanted to share all of the details (the good, the bad and the ugly) and answer all of your questions in this podcast episode.

In this episode, I talk about my 30-Day Medical Medium Celery Juice Challenge, specifically:

• Why I wanted to do a 30-Day Medical Medium Celery Juice Challenge
• My goals for this celery juice challenge
• What my skin looked like before the 30-day celery juice cleanse and after
• My goals and expectations
• What exactly is a cleanse
• Which foods I remove during a cleanse
• Why I wanted to include celery juice in this cleanse
• The benefits of celery juice
• Can celery juice really heal your skin
• Setting the right expectations
• What happened during the 30-day celery juice cleanse
• What I did when my skin went into crisis mode
• Why I wouldn’t do a 30-day celery juice cleanse again
• Can celery juice heal rosacea?
• Does the 30-Day Medical Medium Celery Juice Challenge work to clear skin conditions?

JTG #25  Functional Nutrition To Clear Acne With Sara Korzeniewski

In this episode of the Journey To Glow podcast, we answer ALL OF THE QUESTIONS about functional testing and a functional diagnostics + holistic nutrition approach to healing your skin as well as the best way to get to the root cause of your skin imbalance.

Sara Korzeniewski, aka the Organic Dietitian, is a registered dietitian, certified LEAP therapist, and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner. She suffered with hormone and digestive symptoms for years with little recommendations for relief. Being in the wellness field she knew there had to be more going on and was determined to find a solution. She started studying functional medical nutrition therapy and through functional lab work, nutrition, and lifestyle was finally able to find a long term answers to her symptoms. Now she helps busy women dig to the root cause of their health issues. Using proper testing, science based education, and lots of support, she empowers women to take back their health and gain back energy and vitality!

In this episode, Sara Korzeniewski and Journey To Glow host Caroline Frenette explore:

• What happens to your body when you take the pill
• The root cause of your skin imbalance
• Why your skin can burst into full-blown cystic acne when getting off the pill
• The hormone-skin connection
• How the GIMAP (stool test) can really get to the root cause of gut issues and therefore skin issues
• Why testing for pathogens, viruses, and worms in your gut could be crucial to healing your skin
• What is the LEAP food sensitivities test and why you’d want to use it
• How much functional testing costs
• What is HPA axis dysregulation
• The impact of cortisol on our body
• Signs of adrenal fatigue and what you can do about it
• The impact of low hydrochloric acid in the stomach and its link to rosacea
• What is mineral testing
• GIMAP test or SIBO test, which one should you choose and why

If you’ve enjoyed this episode of the Journey To Glow podcast you will love episode #3 on The Clear Skin Diet with  Functional Diagnostics Practitioner Maggie Berghoff.

JTG #24 Chinese Medicine To Heal Eczema, Psoriasis, Rosacea & Acne With Toni Balfour

In this episode of the journey To Glow podcast I have the pleasure of talking to Toni Balfour about how Chinese Medicine can heal difficult skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea & acne.

Antonia (“Toni”) Balfour is an herbalist and acupuncturist specializing in the holistic treatment of skin conditions. She is the founder of Yin Yang Dermatology and co-owner of its sister business, Oasis Palisades. Both health & wellness centers are in the Marquez area of Pacific Palisades.

Toni holds a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Yo San University, where she graduated with highest honors. She is a California-licensed acupuncturist and herbalist and a National Diplomate in acupuncture and Chinese herbology, board-certified through the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Toni first became interested in Chinese Medicine while living in Taiwan where she taught English as a second language. One of her students brought her to a traditional Chinese doctor for the treatment of chronic TMJ and neck pain. The results were so impressive that she began to study Chinese medicine soon after, ultimately deciding to make TCM her career. In addition to her clinical practice, Toni’s experience in alternative medicine includes working as editor for HealingPeople.com, an informative website dedicated to complementary and alternative medicine. She also hosted the “Healing People Radio Show” in Los Angeles which covered a wide range of alternative medicine topics.

Toni completed her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida where she studied, enjoyed life, and became a licensed private pilot. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia and Southern Africa. She and husband Marc have a fun-loving young daughter, Scarlett.

In this episode, Toni Balfour and Journey To Glow host Caroline Frenette explore:

• The Chinese Medicine approach to healing eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and acne
• Herbs and teas to cool the skin and purify the blood of toxins
• The role of the liver in skin dis-ease
• How Toni treats babies and kids
• Tinctures and herbs to clear your skin
• The power of insights in healing
• The difference between the power of the mind and opening up to healing
• How the plants’ intelligence affects our body and uplifts our consciousness
• Effortless change versus willpower

If you’ve enjoyed this episode of the Journey To Glow podcast you will love episode #11  with Tiffany Carole on Essential Oils For Rosacea.

JTG #23 The Elimination Diet for Clear Skin With Dr. Lynne Racette

In this episode, we’re talking about the elimination diet for clear skin with Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Lynne Racette.

Dr. Lynne is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor currently practicing in Ontario. She has a clinical focus and strong background in women’s health, endocrinology, pelvic floor, and holistic skincare. She is passionate about evidence-based medicine and helping her patients simplify their health and get the results that they want and need. When she is not seeing patients, you can find her with power tools working on renovating her house and walking her giant Newfoundland dog.

In this episode, Dr. Lynne Racette and Journey To Glow host Caroline Frenette explore:

• Why nutrition is really the first place to look if your skin is in crisis
• A naturopathic approach to healing skin
• Eliminating the top 5 allergens: eggs, soy, gluten, corn, dairy
• If you want to take it one step further try eliminating: sugar, grains, red meats, nightshades
• How much time you need to eliminate a food to figure out if you’re intolerant
• Tests you can do to figure out your food sensitivities
• The simple steps to apply the elimination diet
• Dr. Lynne’s favorite supplements for glowing skin and gut health
• My favorite skin tonic during detox (recipe below)
• How to shop for supplements smartly: what to look for, what you don’t want
• Great tips to select the best supplements brands

If you’ve enjoyed this episode of the Journey To Glow podcast you will love episode #7  with Health & Wellness Coach Bridgit Danner.

JTG #22 When The Quest To Soothe Inflamed Rosacea Turns Into A Sensitive Skin Care Brand

Elaine Li is a brand marketing veteran that has worked on Global multi-million dollar brands in the Health & Wellness space. After 16 years in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, Elaine decided to walk away from the corporate world to focus on marketing consulting and her ultimate passion – skincare.

Years of drug and food allergies, anxiety, stress, GI challenges and other health issues all played a role in how reactive Elaine’s skin could become which would often end up in flare-ups. A personal quest to launch a natural line to manage and soothe her eczema and rosacea-prone skin would prove to be a daunting but fulfilling journey. Creating Iremia Skincare – named after the Greek word for calm – was part of her path to healing and providing a natural solution to those with hyper-sensitive skin.

In this episode, Elaine Li and Journey To Glow host Caroline Frenette explore:

•  How antibiotics and steroid creams making things worst for Elaine
• Discovering an “all natural miracle cream” with toxic levels of steroids linked to causing cancer
• The moment Elaine became fed up and started her journey to glow
• Pinpointing the cause of eczema and rosacea
• The link between stress and skin
• Why Elaine created Iremia

If you’ve enjoyed this episode of the Journey To Glow podcast you’ll love episode #4  with Janelle Allard called Curing Rosacea Naturally.

JTG #21 Intuitive Medicine To Heal Your Skin With Muneeza Ahmed

This is part 2 of my conversation with Muneeza Ahmed. Click here to listen to part 1 where we start our conversation about the Medical Medium Protocol for acne.

Muneeza is a medical intuitive who helps people with chronic and mystery illness. She uses the healing principles and protocols from the Medical Medium Anthony William to help people heal. Muneeza studied with several pioneers in the field of holistic healing such as Susun Weed (Herbalism), David Wolfe (Raw Food Nutrition) and Dr. Bradley Nelson (Emotion and Body Code). She’s also a certified Holistic Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Columbia University.

Q&A portion of the interview

Question #1
“I’ve been drinking celery juice for 12 months and been doing the protocol for 9, why am I still breaking out?” (Dermatitis and acne)

Question #2
“What can I get rid of brain fog besides drinking celery juice?”

Question #3
“Is there a test for strep?”

Question #4
“Will a test give me definitive answers?”

If you’ve enjoyed this episode of the Journey To Glow podcast you will love episode #16  with Jacqueline Gibbs called Healing Acne With The Medical Medium Protocol.

JTG #20 The Medical Medium Protocol For Acne With Intuitive Medicine Woman Muneeza Ahmed

In this episode of the Journey To Glow podcast we talk about the Medical Medium Protocol for acne with intuitive medicine woman Muneeza Ahmed.

Muneeza is a medical intuitive who helps people with chronic and mystery illness. She uses the healing principles and protocols from the Medical Medium Anthony William to help people heal. Muneeza studied with several pioneers in the field of holistic healing such as Susun Weed (Herbalism), David Wolfe (Raw Food Nutrition) and Dr. Bradley Nelson (Emotion and Body Code). She’s also a certified Holistic Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Columbia University.

In this episode, Muneeza Ahmed and Journey To Glow host Caroline Frenette explore:

• How our ancestors’ diet and lifestyle affect our health now
• The cause of eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and acne according to the Medical Medium
• How toxins and heavy metals are passed down from generations to generations unless cleanse
• The poisons (pathogens, viruses, heavy metals) in your liver that causes skin issues
• After trying all of the diets, doing a 60-day juice cleanse, being on raw food for months and still having eczema, Munneeza turned to the Medical Medium Anthony William
• The turning point in Muneeza’s healing journey and why she stepped into her purpose as medical intuitive
• Asking better questions to guide us to a deeper truth on our healing journey
• Why is celery juice a key component of cleansing the liver
• Can you test for strep
• Key foods to cut out of your diet to clear your skin
• How to knock out the brain fog

In part 2 of my conversation with Muneeza is a Q&A style where we answer questions from the Jounrey To Glow community on Instagram.

Q&A portion of the interview

Question #1
“I’ve been drinking celery juice for 12 months and been doing the protocol for 9, why am I still breaking out?” (Dermatitis and acne)

Question #2
“What can I get rid of brain fog besides drinking celery juice?”

Question #3
“Is there a test for strep?”

Question #4
“Will a test give me definitive answers?”

PS: This is part 1 of my conversation with Muneeza. You can listen to part 2 here.

JTG #16 Healing Acne With The Medical Medium Protocol with Jacqueline Gibbs

I stumbled on Jacqueline’s profile “by chance” on Instagram and after listening to an interview she gave a while back on healing acne with the Medical Medium protocol and I was struck by her grounding and wisdom. So I invited Jacqueline to share her personal story of healing acne and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

About my guest…

Jacqueline’s passion for skin developed through her own journey healing acne with the Medical Medium protocol. She’s a skin mentor who works with those in need of guidance on their skin healing journey. Jacqueline offers in-home retreats to clients who wish to learn more about a healthy lifestyle of eating and preparing plant-based foods as well as embracing self-care inspired by nature.

In this episode, Jacqueline Gibbs and Journey To Glow host Caroline Frenette explore:

1. Jacqueline shares how acne first surfaced at age 15
2. How she weened her skin of medications and Benzoyl Peroxide plus her best advice on how to ween yourself properly without shocking your skin
3. Learning about the importance of diet while working at a chiropractor
4. How she felt called to change her diet and lifestyle drastically
5. How the Paleo diet damaged her health and her skin broke out even more
6. Healing acne with the Medical Medium protocol
7. What it truly means for Jacqueline to heal from the inside-out
8. Acceptance as a way to open to healing
9. Jacqueline’s phone session with the Medical Medium Anthony William
10. The importance of finding a supportive, loving community on your journey to glow

If you enjoyed this episode, check out more interviews and blog posts on the topic of detox, celery juice and the Medical Medium here: journeytoglow.com/category-medical-medium.

JTG #15 Clean Beauty & Organic Skincare With Becca Tetzlaff

In this episode of the Journey To Glow podcast we talk to Becca Tetzlaff about clean beauty, organic skincare and healing acne naturally.

Acne was something Becca struggled with on and off throughout her life. After trying countless “miracle” products that just didn’t work, she began doing research and discovered that to heal her skin, she’d have to do something different.

Becca began researching and becoming aware of what she was putting in and on her body. Almost everything she was doing and eating was toxic and unhealthy. Her hormones were out of whack and her gut was unhealthy.

That’s when Becca embarked on a healthy, clean, and organic lifestyle and now she shares her discoveries through her blog organicallybecca.com

About my guest…

Becca is a blogger, podcaster, wife, and dog mom from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She’s on a mission to get the word out about chemicals found in our everyday items like makeup, food, and personal care products. She provides education on ways you can live a more holistic life and easy swaps you can make in your routine to naturally safer products.

In this episode, Becca Tetzlaff and Journey To Glow host Caroline Frenette talk about:

1. Clean beauty & organic skincare
2. How getting off the pill resulted in full blown cystic acne and what Becca did to heal her skin
3. Connecting the dots between diet, stress, skincare and acne
4. What is greenwashing
5. the 5 chemical ingredients to avoid in your skincare and beauty products
6. Simple and practical tips to live more sustainably

If you enjoyed this episode you will love episode #18 with green beauty expert Kristen Arnett.