Megan Motter: The Gut-Skin Connection

Today, on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Megan Motter, a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, determined to join clients on their journey to achieve overall well-being with nutrition and lifestyle changes. Megan graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics. After graduation, Megan completed her Dietetic Internship at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, and is now a Coach at Rachel Scheer Nutrition! Megan dives into how gut and skin health have a direct impact on each other. As the largest organ in the human body, the skin is our body’s first line of defense. As the gut is 70% of our immune system, Megan notes the importance of having a strong connection between the skin and the gut. Megan continues, noting some of the root causes behind renowned skin issues such as rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, and more. For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application and learn more about functional wellness coaching at https://rachelscheer.com/functional-wellness-coaching/Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W Chapters:0:00 Intro4:44 What is the Gut-Skin Connection?5:38 How The Immune System Influences our Skin8:11 What Happens when our Skin Barrier is Damaged11:40 What Can Cause Excess Oil in the Skin?12:38 What Foods Play a Big Role in Skin Issues?13:59 The Importance of your Omega-6-to-Omega 3 Ratio18:34 What Role does Hormones Play in the Gut-Skin Connection22:28 The Role of Probiotics in/on the Skin24:04 The Root Causes of Rosacea26:33 How Eczema is Linked Back to the Gut28:08 How Psoriasis is Linked Back to the Gut28:47 What are some of the Drivers for an Autoimmune Condition?31:16 Treating Symptoms vs Root Cause33:05 Naturally Getting Rid of Wrinkles35:07 Simple, Easy Steps to Optimize the Gut-Skin Connection38:40 Final Tips from Megan39:56 OutroConnect with Rachel:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube20% off on all Paleo Valley Productshttps://paleovalley.com/promos/rachel-scheer-podcast-page