196: Psoriasis Diet + Hidden Gut Problems w/ Emma Gould

Did you know that diet and gut problems can have an effect on psoriasis? My guest is here to share more about it! My guest today, Emma Gould, has a degree in Human Biology with Psychology and is a BANT Registered Nutritional Therapist. Emma's own journey with psoriasis started when she was in her teens but really took hold after the birth of her first child when she was 30. After some years of using steroid creams, she decided to change her diet and lifestyle. Five months later, her skin cleared completely! She had learnt the power of Nutrition, retrained as a Nutritionist and now uses her own experiences and knowledge to help others. Join us as we talk about how diet can have an impact on psoriasis. Has your psoriasis improved with dietary changes? Tell me about it in the comments! In this episode: Emma's personal experience with psoriasis What are some of the common issues that Emma sees on stool tests that could partially drive clients' psoriasis? How to get your digestive system into the "right state of mind" to help it function optimally Phase 2 liver detox Quotes “If bacteria are gram-negative, then they're giving off something called LPS inside your gut, which then crosses over the damaged cell lining of the wall of the intestines, then gets into the bloodstream. And then this is when the body doesn't recognize what these foreign objects are and starts to get over-activated, and it's this overactive immune system which can lead to psoriasis in people that are susceptible to that.” [9:25] “We need the digestive enzymes to break down protein, basically. And there's a lot of studies where it's been shown a link between psoriasis and incomplete protein breakdown, which sometimes starts higher up with the stomach acid, so I also see lots of clients have low stomach acid.” [11:10] Links Find Emma online Follow Emma on Instagram Healing Psoriasis by Dr. John Pagano Is Psoriasis A Gut Problem? (PODCAST)Ready 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