JTG #29 Herbs & Plant Medicine To Support Skin Health With Herbalist Rosalee De La Foret

In this podcast episode, I have the pleasure of asking my guest, Rosalee De La Forêt all-of-the-questions about herbs and plants to treat skin issues!

Rosalee de la Forêt is passionate about helping you explore the world of herbalism and nature connection. She is the Education Director at LearningHerbs, a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild, and the author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transforming Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal as well as the online courses The Taste of Herbs, Herbal Cold Care, and Apothecary: The Alchemy of Herbs Video Companion.

In this episode, Herbalist Rosalee De La Foret and Journey To Glow host Caroline Frenette explore:

• How to know which herbs to choose for your specific needs
• How long should you take a specific herb or plant
• Rosalee’s favorite herbs and plants for skin health
• Powerful plant combinations to support skin health and normalize skin function
• Why dandelion is magical!
• Why spraying pesticides are so damaging to our health
• How to become a “heart-centered activist” to make a bigger impact on our community
• Why using plants can affect us on a deeper level than just the physical body
• How to use herbs safely if you have eczema, psoriasis, rosacea or acne
• The different uses of herbs for acute versus chronic issues
• How quickly you should see progress when using plant medicine

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 #26 Renegade Beauty With Nadine Artemis

Nadine Artemis is the author of two books including Renegade Beauty: Reveal and Revive Your Natural Radiance and Holistic Dental Care: The Complete Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums.

Nadine is a gifted aromacologist who works with the purest ingredients from around the world. She’s the visionary and entrepreneurial force behind Living Libations, an exquisite line of pure botanical beauty products. Through Living Libations™, a company co-created with her partner Ron Obadia, Nadine offers beauty and natural health products that bring out the strength of the botanicals without reliance on synthetics.

Nadine is also a key speaker at health and wellness conferences and a frequent commentator on health and beauty for media outlets. She’s received glowing reviews for her work in the Hollywood Reporter, Vogue, People, Yoga Journal, Natural Health, W Magazine, The New York Times and National Post.

Celebrity fans include Shailene Woodley, Carrie Anne Moss and Mandy Moore. Alanis Morissette, describes Nadine as “a true sense-visionary. Nadine has the greatest collection of rare and special oils… she has a wondrous knowledge and passion for it all” and Aveda founder, Horst Rechelbacher, calls Nadine “a pure flower of creativity.”

In this episode, Nadine Artemis and Journey To Glow host Caroline Frenette explore:

• The birth of Living Libations
• How to simplify your skincare ritual
• Ingredients you don’t want in your skincare products
• Unusual foods that aggravate acne
• Why “skin types” are skin hypes created to sell more beauty products by Clinique
• The 4 Renegade Beauty Realms and how to approach your skin care according to your ever-changing skin microbiome
• Why your skin needs the sun
• The importance of sun therapy
• The problem with sunscreens

If you’ve enjoyed this episode of the Journey To Glow podcast you will love episode #10  on how to restore balance to your skin with Sara Sumic.

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.