ANCIENT WISDOM, MODERN HEALTH | THE WELLZEST PODCAST WITH TEJU OWOYE & DR TONI BALFOUR

What if the secret to healthier skin has less to do with what you're putting on your face and more to do with what's happening inside your body? In this episode of The Wellzest Podcast, Teju Owoye sits down with holistic dermatologist Dr. Toni Balfour to explore the fascinating world of holistic health and wellness. Together, they dive into herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, ancient healing practices, gut health, skincare, and the wellness trends that are taking over our feeds. From separating wellness fact from fiction to discussing the role of herbs, lifestyle, and preventative care, this conversation is packed with insights for anyone looking to take a more holistic approach to their health. Plus, stay tuned for fan-favorite segments like "Reddit Rabbit Hole" and "What's In Your Bag", where things get a little less clinical and a lot more fun. Visit Dr. Toni's website website at https://www.yinyangdermatology.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yinyangderm/ Subscribe to the WellZest Podcast at / @wellzest Get a personal health and wellness advisor at wellzest.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Dr. Tony on the Wells As Podcast(00:00:22) - Dr. Tony Balfour on Herbal Dermatology(00:01:49) - The Secret to Not Grinding Your Teeth(00:04:57) - Herbal Dermatology(00:10:58) - Inspiring teachers: Tom Clancy(00:11:21) - Eastern and Western dermatology: The battle(00:16:58) - What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?(00:21:31) - Can you Tell From Looking at Your Tongue That You Have Dry(00:24:35) - In the Land of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Wu(00:26:35) - Traditional Chinese Medicine(00:33:08) - How to help with acne in your 20s(00:37:16) - Do Intuitions Play a Role in Your Practice?(00:41:09) - Other Uses of Acupuncture(00:43:34) - Chinese Medicine for Cancer(00:47:45) - How I'm Walking More Regularly for Better Health(00:53:01) - Lung Cancer: The Emotional Toll(00:59:29) - The Art of Talking About Death(01:02:44) - Wellness in Your 40s(01:06:16) - Flip Flip: Herbal Medicine(01:10:33) - Rapid Fire(01:11:08) - Is It a Ying or Yan Day?(01:11:49) - Herbs That You Can't Live Without(01:12:54) - One Wellness Trend That Actually Works(01:13:21) - Healthy Living Through Yoga(01:14:52) - One TCM principle, many treatments(01:16:47) - How to Reduce Menstrual Cramping in Under 5 Minutes(01:17:41) - My Biggest Pet peeve About DIY Herbal Mixes(01:19:34) - Wild Trends In The Instagram World(01:21:16) - Gua Sha For Full Body Sculpting(01:22:17) - Viral Herbal Teas That Claim To Balance Hormones(01:23:24) - Should I Try Acupuncture?(01:24:59) - How Chinese Herbal Medicine Fit Into Your Wellbeing Routine(01:27:36) - Why Do People Still Practice Traditional Chinese Medicine?(01:31:53) - Cardamom and Jasmine in the Bag(01:34:19) - African women's beauty essentials(01:37:07) - What To Bring On Vacation(01:38:32) - Dr. Tony Yang on His New Podcast and Telemedicine