Dr. Jennifer Haley: Skin Health Starts from Within | How to Achieve Glowing Skin Naturally
02/21/23 • 63 min
Taking good care of your skin is essential in terms of appearance, but also for your health in general. If you take good care of your skin, your skin will take care of you, but what does it entail? To help us unpack the fundamentals of skin care is Dr. Jennifer Haley, a board-certified dermatologist who is on a mission to change the way we care for our skin. Dr. Haley’s approach focuses on the holistic integration of health, skincare, fitness, nutrition, and environmental well-being using science-based tools. Dr. Haley received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Cornell University before attending medical school at the Uniformed Services University and has been board certified since 2004. She has been practicing as a private consultant since 2009, where she employs her progressive and holistic approaches to healthcare. In our conversation, we cover everything skin care, from the science to the mechanisms, and delve into her holistic approach to health. Find out how Dr. Haley became so passionate about healthcare, how your skin reflects your overall health, why you need to cycle your health focus, why some sun exposure is good for your skin, and why the body does not recover as quickly with age. Learn how to enhance your skin's natural sun protection, why you should not wear sunglasses in the morning, and how plastic disrupts your endocrine system. Discover insights about the circadian clock, strategies to enhance your health, and why our health starts with what we eat. Tune in and delve into the mystery of the biggest organ in the body and how to care for yourself from the inside out with Dr. Jennifer Haley!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Background about Dr. Haley and what drives her passion for healthcare. [06:29]
- Hear about the moment Dr. Haley realized a shift to a holistic approach was needed. [10:11]
- The essential lifestyle habits that people tend to neglect regarding their health. [14:00]
- Why people struggle to address bad lifestyle habitats and health problems. [16:32]
- Find out how iron oxide helps and how heat can impact pigmentation. [21:18]
- Whether other treatments, like red light therapy, actually work. [23:04]
- What mechanisms the body has to protect itself from sun exposure. [25:43]
- Dr. Haley shares recommendations for applying and using sunscreen. [33:12]
- Find out what skin protection products are safe for the environment. [36:54]
- An outline of the benefits and limitations of using clothes for sun protection. [38:11]
- Learn about other environmental factors that should be avoided. [40:09]
- The different forms of rosacea and their link to gut health. [43:25]
- The link between water quality and skin health. [49:00]
- She explains why some people have skin breakouts when they lose weight. [52:54]
- Dr. Haley asks about creatine and why it cannot be absorbed with coffee. [55:29]
- Hear biohacking tips for the skin and what not to do. [58:13]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jennifer Haley on LinkedIn
Dr. Jennifer Haley on Instagram
Taking good care of your skin is essential in terms of appearance, but also for your health in general. If you take good care of your skin, your skin will take care of you, but what does it entail? To help us unpack the fundamentals of skin care is Dr. Jennifer Haley, a board-certified dermatologist who is on a mission to change the way we care for our skin. Dr. Haley’s approach focuses on the holistic integration of health, skincare, fitness, nutrition, and environmental well-being using science-based tools. Dr. Haley received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Cornell University before attending medical school at the Uniformed Services University and has been board certified since 2004. She has been practicing as a private consultant since 2009, where she employs her progressive and holistic approaches to healthcare. In our conversation, we cover everything skin care, from the science to the mechanisms, and delve into her holistic approach to health. Find out how Dr. Haley became so passionate about healthcare, how your skin reflects your overall health, why you need to cycle your health focus, why some sun exposure is good for your skin, and why the body does not recover as quickly with age. Learn how to enhance your skin's natural sun protection, why you should not wear sunglasses in the morning, and how plastic disrupts your endocrine system. Discover insights about the circadian clock, strategies to enhance your health, and why our health starts with what we eat. Tune in and delve into the mystery of the biggest organ in the body and how to care for yourself from the inside out with Dr. Jennifer Haley!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Background about Dr. Haley and what drives her passion for healthcare. [06:29]
- Hear about the moment Dr. Haley realized a shift to a holistic approach was needed. [10:11]
- The essential lifestyle habits that people tend to neglect regarding their health. [14:00]
- Why people struggle to address bad lifestyle habitats and health problems. [16:32]
- Find out how iron oxide helps and how heat can impact pigmentation. [21:18]
- Whether other treatments, like red light therapy, actually work. [23:04]
- What mechanisms the body has to protect itself from sun exposure. [25:43]
- Dr. Haley shares recommendations for applying and using sunscreen. [33:12]
- Find out what skin protection products are safe for the environment. [36:54]
- An outline of the benefits and limitations of using clothes for sun protection. [38:11]
- Learn about other environmental factors that should be avoided. [40:09]
- The different forms of rosacea and their link to gut health. [43:25]
- The link between water quality and skin health. [49:00]
- She explains why some people have skin breakouts when they lose weight. [52:54]
- Dr. Haley asks about creatine and why it cannot be absorbed with coffee. [55:29]
- Hear biohacking tips for the skin and what not to do. [58:13]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jennifer Haley on LinkedIn
Dr. Jennifer Haley on Instagram
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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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