Breaking the Acne Cycle: Inflammation, Hormones & the Gut Connection

Show Notes

HOST
Melody Hartzler
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AROUND THE TABLE
Mariane Rizkallah
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In Today's Episode

Acne isn’t just a surface-level issue—it’s a signal from the body that something deeper is out of balance. In this episode we are joined by fellow pharmacist Dr. Mariane Rizkallah to explore how functional medicine offers lasting solutions for acne and chronic inflammation. Dr. Mariane shares her personal journey of overcoming persistent hormonal acne, her transition from traditional pharmacy to integrative healing, and the foundational steps to support whole-body wellness.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Why acne is more than just a skin issue
• Dr. Mariane personal healing journey from acne, gut issues, and antidepressant side effects
• The importance of gut health and the mind-body connection in skin healing
• Testing vs. guessing: when functional lab testing can make all the difference
• The dangers of DIY supplementing (like DIM and Vitex) without hormone testing
• How to safely support the liver and detoxification pathways
• Why sleep, stress, and emotional health matter for clearer skin
• The Clear Skin Blueprint: Dr. Mariane step-by-step program for healing from within
• Bonus: A sneak peek at her Product Acne Guide and recipe book

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