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Essential oils are one of my favorite ways to get

Essential oils are one of my favorite ways to get gorgeous, clear skin because they're effective, natural...and fun. I love to combine oils and make little potions for whatever my skin is going through and I'll often recommend combos for patients. Always use a carrier oil to blend essential oils; I love jojoba oil. You can also use coconut oil, argan oil, or almond oil. ⁠
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🌿 Carrot Seed Essential Oil⁠
-abundant in antioxidants⁠
-fights inflammation and wrinkles⁠
-aids in cell regeneration⁠
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🌿 Lavender Essential Oil⁠
-speeds wound healing⁠
-increases collagen production⁠
-great for mature skin as well as blemish-prone skin⁠
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🌿 Rose Essential Oil⁠
-great for itchy, flaky skin⁠
-helps skin stay hydrated ⁠
-scent helps alleviate stress, which can trigger breakouts ⁠
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🌿 Frankincense Essential Oil⁠
-good for all skin types⁠
-natural toner ⁠
-hydrates and evens out skin tone⁠
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🌿 Neroli Essential Oil⁠
-great for glowing up dull skin⁠
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My mom gave me this book a few years ago, and I re

My mom gave me this book a few years ago, and I recently pulled it out for the profound reminders within it about getting through hard things. Get it: if you're human, you'll resonate with it and be inspired, no matter what life is handing you right now. I'm so grateful for my people who carry me and allow me to carry them. The whole way, through all the things. ⁠
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I tell my patients this too: we're not supposed to do the hard work of healing alone. That's why I love what I do— I get to walk with my patients. The whole way.

Let’s face it: it’s inevitable that you’re g

Let’s face it: it’s inevitable that you’re going to eat sugar. And so are your kids. My daughter just turned 3 right before Halloween and coming down from the combined sugar high has been a doozy.⁠
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But how much is too much? Turns out it takes quite a bit of sugar* to to decrease immune function: 25 tsp! That’s a liter of soda. Thanks to my friend and pediatric naturopath @drelanaroumell for bringing this to my attention.⁠
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What should we all aim for? Elana suggests that kiddos 2 and under should avoid sugar altogether. From age 2 on, a little sugar can be added, but staying around 12-16 grams until kids reach 10 and they can inch closer to 20-24 grams. ⁠
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Adults in America eat an average of 77 grams of sugar each day. And we wonder why we have immunity issues. ⁠
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I tell my patients not to worry about sugars in fruit, veggies, dairy and grains. It’s the added sugars: honey, table sugar, maple syrup, agave. Can sugar wreck the gut? Yep. Does it age you faster? Indeed. And obviously too much sugar will cause metabolic issues like weight gain and chronic disease.⁠
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Aim for less than 25 grams of sugar each day. That’s one and a half bars of chocolate, in case you were wondering.⁠
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*From the Journal of Tumor, 2016

She’s here! Julia Hope — 1 month old today. We

She’s here! Julia Hope — 1 month old today. Welcome to our tribe. 💖

Excited for this podcast drop today. Loved speakin

Excited for this podcast drop today. Loved speaking with my friend and colleague @drkinney about what goes into optimal microbiome health. ⁠
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Some of what we touched on:⁠
🍃 What is the microbiome?⁠
🍃 How does it affect digestion?⁠
🍃 How does it affect your skin?⁠
🍃 What does the microbiome have to do with hormonal health?⁠
🍃 What are the top factors that negatively affect the microbiome?⁠
🍃 What are the best things you can do to improve it?⁠
🍃 What do probiotics have to do with it?⁠
🍃 Does exercise help?⁠
🍃 What is this gut/brain thing all about?⁠
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This one is good. Find The Dr. Kinney Show wherever you get your podcasts! Or click the link in my bio ☝️ for the direct link to this podcast.

Got a few pics taken that I wanted to share with y

Got a few pics taken that I wanted to share with you guys, as I sign off from here for a bit in order to drop down into being totally present for this birth and the new human entering the world.⁠⁠
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It's hard to overstate the magic and weirdness and wonder of pregnancy. It's been a humbling time, a gigantic lesson in surrendering completely to a process. As with all experiences nowadays, they go so quickly, blurring by. I'm grateful to have these images to remind me of these past 9 months in all their mystery and fascination.⁠⁠
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Deep, deep thanks to all of my amazing patients on here and beloved friends and community -- your support over these last months is everything. See you on the other side. ❤⁠⁠

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