159: Grover's Disease: Lifestyle + Diet Shifts To Implement w/ Dr. Raja Sivamani

Have you heard of Grover's Disease? If not, you're not alone. In fact, I learned about this skin condition just recently! My guest today will enlighten us about Grover's Disease, and share some diet and lifestyle tips that may help. My guest today is Dr. Raja Sivamani, a board-certified dermatologist who practices at Pacific Skin Institute. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology at the University of California, Davis and Director of Clinical Research and the Clinical Trials Unit. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the California State University, Sacramento. Dr. Sivamani engages in clinical practice as well as both clinical and translational research that integrates bioengineering, nutrition, plant science, cosmetics, and skin biology. With training in both Allopathic and Ayurvedic medicine, he takes a holistic approach to his patients and in his research. Join us as we discuss Grover's Disease: what it is, why it develops, and how to manage it. Have you been diagnosed with Grover's Disease? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: What is Grover's Disease? Grover's Disease triggers Treatment options Dietary changes for Grover's Disease How can dairy affect Grover's Disease? Quotes “Typically what you get is you get all of these scaly what we call papules, essentially bumps, that scatter in the areas where you tend to have a bit more sweating on your trunk. Tends to be the chest, the stomach area, the back, maybe onto the shoulders and it doesn't really go beyond that much.” [1:03] “I try to stay away from foods that are going to spike the insulin and IGF pathway, because some of those can also trigger your oil glands to secrete more sebum, and that's going to trap more moisture than you might need.” [17:01] Links DOWNLOAD --> Skin Rash Root Cause Finder eGuide Find Dr. Sivamani online Attend the 2020 Integrative Dermatology Symposium (for practitioners + now 100% online) Healthy Skin Show episode 076: What You Need To Know About Acne, Accutane & Antibiotics w/ Dr. Raja Sivamani Healthy Skin Show ep. 142: Psoriasis 101: What You Need To Know w/ Dr. Raja Sivamani Jennifer's appearance on the LearnSkin podcast: An Inside-Out Approach: The Role of Nutritionists and Nutrition in Healthy Skin Follow Dr. Sivamani on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TwitterReady to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com