The revelation I had some potentially serious genetic issues set me on a path of discovery that ultimately led me to functional medicine. Once I learned the importance of balance in my body, I was able to tackle my biggest chronic condition- my skin. 

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I've struggled with some severe skin diseases. I've had psoriasis since childhood, and, as an adult, I developed terrible rosacea.  It started as acne-like bumps on my face, then broken capillaries started appearing and then it also developed into ocular rosacea (basically giant boils inside my eyelids) and eventually my entire face turned into a sea of red patches when I got nervous or drank wine. Good times!

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Over the years, I tried every ointment, cream, and antibiotic available. But nothing worked for more than a short time. Once I was immersed in functional medicine, I realized there was a much better way to cure my skin problems.

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You can see from my "before" pictures how bad things really were. My skin looked like this for years. (thank goodness for make-up!) But after healing my gut and balancing my microbiome, I now have absolutely no skin issues! For anyone who has struggled with skin disorders, you can understand what an immense burden has been lifted off my shoulders.

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I'm so grateful to be in a position to help others achieve the same!

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