Dr. Stephanie Fairborn, ND
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THE BODY Our bodies are incredible, they work so hard to make sure we can do all the things we dream about doing This book is a great read to learn more about how the body works. Here are a few facts that I enjoyed:... Hormone, comes from a Greek word meaning - ‘to set in motion’ In the teen years, the body produces more dopamine (pleasure) than it ever will again. The sensations you feel as a teen are more intense than at any other time in your life 70% of the diseases that kill us could easily be preventable by lifestyle changes Definitely a recommended read for all of you that want to marvel in the magic that is the human body Whats your favourite read?!

‘Oftentimes when the world feels chaotic, we begin to feel as if it is somehow inappropriate to have joy Have your JOY Joy is a form of radical self-care. Joy energizes us to take on even the most difficult circumstances. When we have joy, especially in the midst of challenging times, we are saying to the world I will define the current state of the world around me instead of allowing it to define me. Today, regardless of what is happening, empower yourself by embracing y...our joy - Cleo Wade, Heart Talk See more

L-THEANINE & CHILL This past week has been extra STRESSFUL. My doggo (Walter) has been sick and navigating that while all the craziness of the past year has really had me feeling overwhelmed and quite on edge Needless to say in times where I am feeling out of sorts and overwhelmed I find that L-Theanine can be of great support. I have been using this for years to get me through higher stress moments... L-Theanine is actually made from tea leaves (how cool). Curious as to how it works? Helps to increase calming brain neurotransmitters (eg. GABA, serotonin, dopamine) Lowers some excitatory brain chemicals that make us feel stressed/overwhelmed Enhances alpha brain waves AKA increases brain waves that make us feel focused, calm and relaxed While L-Theanine works to help me on days where I am feeling overwhelmed, it is important to note that this is not the right fit for everyone. Working with a health practitioner to navigate the appropriate health products for you is so important to addressing your specific health needs

Monday Morning Skin Care Tip Consider how HOT your water is when showering and never put your face directly under the water. If the water is too hot it can cause dehydration, irritation, changes in skin pH, and skin flora changes - all things that can damage our skin barrier. And we know a damaged skin barrier can lead to more breakouts... a big no thank you

It’s so easy to be overwhelmed by all the different products on the market, finding what works best for our skin is going to look different for each of us. That being said there should be some staples that you are integrating into your skincare routine regularly. Im talking cleansers, exfoliates (perhaps acids), active ingredient serums, moisturizers, etc. Understanding the importance of each step in your routine is KEY to supporting healthy clear skin It is also important to note that while having a strong skincare routine is essential, so is understanding the root as to why you are breaking out. Assessing hormones, dietary choices, gut health, blood sugar imbalances & stress are all important to clearing your skin once and for all

LOVE THE SKIN YOU’RE IN Isn’t this the everyday goal? It should be. Regardless of our breakouts, scars, stretch marks, weight and all the flaws that we seem to focus in on day to day.... I struggle with this daily too, our worthiness connected to our outward appearance. But how about each day we try and shift our thoughts to loving our skin and the body we’re in. To finding joy in the small and big moments. Where we can just be ourselves. Feeling comfortable and confident. Because at the end of the day, regardless of where you are in your health or skin journey, I want you to love the skin you’re in

RETINOL & ACNE Retinol, a form of Vitamin A, can be a great source of support to help clear our skin. Retinol has been shown to reduce inflammation, and help to prevent the clogging of pores. Adding this topical option into our skincare routine can help with the reduction in acne lesions Retinol has also been shown to support the production of collagen in the skin and therefore reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Another amazing benefit of Retinol is that it can be used to h...elp reduce signs of acne scaring and hyperpigmentation Topical options typically are bandaid solutions to your acne, but they can support you on your journey to clearing your skin. It’s important to know that Retinol can irritate the skin and cause redness and dryness, something that should be considered as it is not always the right fit for everyone Looking to understand WHY you are breaking out, let chat

GREEN TEA & ACNE Green Tea (topically) aka also known as EGCG is a strong antioxidant that has some amazing benefits for our skin. Research has shown that it can help to: Decrease sebum (oil) production - which we know is one of the factors that causes us to breakout ... Anti-microbial impact, therefore reducing P.Acnes bacteria Anti-inflammatory action Overall studies have shown that it is able to reduce acne lesion counts YAY EGCG is another great topical option that can help to prevent breakouts (make sure to check out my past couple posts about other topical options to help support your skin)

NIACINAMIDE & ACNE . AKA Vitamin B3, has some amazing impacts on acne. It is anti-inflammatory and many studies have shown that the topical application of Niacinamide can help to reduce overall acne lesions.It does this by: Supporting DNA repair and reducing inflammation ... Improving skin texture and supporting the protective barrier function of your skin, this is because it increases the natural lipids (fats) on your skin and reducing water loss Some studies have shown that it also can lower sebum production . Understanding that every product is not the right fit for everyone, BUT Niacinamide can be great to add into your skin care routine to help reduce acne See more

Topicals and Acne go hand in hand. It feels like there are a million and one options and navigating all the products on the market that can ‘clear your skin’ can be down right overwhelming While topical options are important, there is fundamental aspects of your health that also need to be addressed when we want to have clear skin: Dietary Habits Gut Health... Hormone Balance Stress Levels That being said, topicals can play a huge role with supporting the health of our skin and reducing acne. This week I am going to touch on 4 topical options and their effectiveness with treating acne: Vitamin C Niacinamide Retinol Green Tea This is a short list, but what are your fav products to support healthy skin

INFLAMMATION Redness, swelling, tenderness to touch. Inflammation can arise from a variety of ways, and therefore managing inflammation is key for clearing skin. Assessing our diet, hormones, guts and stress levels are important when we are investigating inflammatory levels. Ways to reduce inflammation: Whole Foods Diet... Stress Reduction Hormone Balance Sleep Optimization Supplemental Support Addressing all the different areas of your health that could be causing inflammation is so important for clearing your skin (and your overall health). Diving into stress, diet, hormones, sleep and so much more are all essential for managing acne

SEBUM PRODUCTION Or also known as an increase in oil production on the skin, is a huge factor that plays into the health of your skin. An increase of oil will cause your pores to clog and therefore creating an environment that is primed to break out. You’re probably asking why some of us produce more oil on our skin than others, well here are some reasons: Hormone Imbalance - Elevated testosterone levels has been shown to increase sebum production on our skin... Lifestyle - Certain foods (eg. dairy, sugar, etc) have been shown to increase sebum production Omega 3s - have been shown to be helpful for managing oil production (also key for inflammation and follicular hyperkeratinization) Understanding your hormone imbalances and lifestyle that may be contributing to acne is KEY to getting your skin under control. Need support with hormone balance and building a lifestyle that works for you? Book in today for a FREE discovery call

FOLLICULAR HYPERKERTATINIZATION In simpler terms it just means your skin is not shedding properly. There is a build up of skin and therefore pores are once again getting clogged and creating the perfect storm for break outs. Once a pore is blocked the bacteria, P. Acnes, has the opportunity to proliferate and result in acne lesions. How can you reduce follicular hyperkeratinization? Sweating - Regular sweating, an easy at-home thing to do, can help to support the clearing ...of pores and regular skin shedding Omega 3s Salicylic Acid Supporting the regular shedding of skin is important so that sebum can pass through appropriately, P. Acnes bacteria does not proliferate in a clogged pore and no inflammation is produced = CLEAR SKIN Want to read more about the reasons we break out? Link in bio to check out my newest blog post, The Four Reasons You Have Acne