256: Decoding Acne: What Your Breakouts Reveal About Internal Health

In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley discusses the connection between acne and internal health. He explains that while topical cleansing is important for treating acne, there is also an internal aspect to consider. Dr. Motley discusses the patterns of acne and how they can indicate issues with specific organs in the body. He explores the pathways of meridians and how blockages can lead to acne breakouts along those pathways. Dr. Motley also delves into the emotional factors that can contribute to acne and recommends acupressure, acupuncture, and herbal remedies to help balance and heal the affected organs. Additionally, he advises eating foods that nourish the corresponding organs and engaging in activities that reduce associated emotions. Dr. Motley emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying causes of acne to effectively treat and prevent breakouts. Topics Discussed: 00:00 - Introduction to Acne and Internal Health 01:10 - Acne as a Topical Issue and the Importance of Cleansing 02:20 - Internal Aspects of Acne and Emotional Work 03:45 - Chinese Medicine Meridians and Acne Patterns 06:30 - Kidney Meridian and Its Role in Acne 09:50 - Acne and Qi Stagnation 11:25 - Facial Mapping in Chinese Medicine 14:00 - Acne Patterns and Organ Health Indicators 17:15 - Emotional Conflicts and Acne 19:40 - Attack and Soiled Conflicts in Acne Development 22:05 - Emotional Triggers and Organ Associations 24:30 - Acne and the Body Meridian Clock 26:50 - Personal Acne Experiences and Organ Health 29:15 - Emotional Inheritance and Acne 31:40 - Acne as a Sign of Internal Organ Issues 34:05 - Addressing Acne with Acupressure and Acupuncture 36:30 - Herbal Remedies for Organ-Specific Acne 38:55 - Lifestyle Changes and Emotional Work for Acne 41:20 - Eating Habits and Activities for Organ Health 43:45 - Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) for Acne 45:10 - Conclusion and Invitation for Feedback Get 15% off the BON CHARGE Sauna Blanket with code “AXE” at BONCHARGE.COM/AXE Dr. Motley’s Recommended Labs: Bacteria and Yeast: microgendx.com  Parasites: parasitetesting.com Parasites: parawellnessresearch.com Heavy Metals and Toxins, Krebs Cycle: gdx.net Mold Toxins and Mold: mosaicdx.com Lyme, EBV, Viruses: vibrant-wellness.com/HomePage  Lyme Disease: dnaconnexions.com Lyme and other infections: vibrant-wellness.com/HomePage Follow Dr. Motley on Instagram  Follow The Health Institute on Instagram!  Join The Health Institute Newsletter!