#80: Exploring Naturopathic Root-Cause Dermatology with Dr. Julie Greenberg

In this episode of the IRH Clinician’s Corner, guest host (and IRH lead practitioner) Sara Fields sits down with Dr. Julie Greenberg, a licensed naturopathic doctor and registered herbalist renowned for her root-cause approach to skin and hair disorders. Listeners will hear fresh insights on the vital connections between gut health and skin conditions, uncover the most common root causes behind eczema, acne, and hair loss – and learn why functional medicine offers hope for patients who've felt helpless in conventional care.

 

In this interview, we discuss:  

• The foundations of functional dermatology 
• Common skin conditions in functional practice (how to identify & treat them)
• Various root causes and disease patterns associated with skin conditions
• How to use assessment tools and lab testing to enhance results
• Food, nutrition, and sensitivity considerations 
• The role of histamines, toxins (like mold/mycotoxins), and autoimmunity in chronic derm conditions
• Treatment planning and patient/client management
  
  

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Connect with Dr. Julie Greenberg:

Website: https://rootcausedermatology.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dermatologycenter/ 

Dr. Greenberg is offering $250 off her Root Cause Dermatology course. Enter code RWSlistener to sign up and learn more about this fascinating topic.

 

Timestamps: 

00:00 "Journey to Clean Skincare"

08:33 "Eczema and Acne: Beyond Skin"

14:39 "Gut Patterns in Skin Diseases"

19:15 SIBO, Fungal Overgrowth, Gut Testing

31:22 Healing Gut to Ease Sensitivities

34:35 "Nutrition, Acne, and Underlying Triggers"

46:17 "Functional Medicine Approach to Eczema"

53:55 "Overwhelmed Immune System Analogy"

01:00:45 "Tracking Progress and Healing Time"

01:08:46 Conclusion

Speaker bio: 

 

Dr. Julie Greenberg is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Registered Herbalist RH(AHG) specializing in functional dermatology. She is the founder of The Center for Integrative & Naturopathic Dermatology, Inc., a holistic medical clinic dedicated to identifying and treating the root causes of skin and hair disorders. She also founded RootCauseDermatology.com, an educational platform that trains functional medicine practitioners in evidence-based approaches to dermatologic care.

Dr. Greenberg holds degrees from Northwestern University (BA), Stanford University (MBA), and Bastyr University (ND). She is the co-author of The Holistic Psoriasis Management and Nutrition Guide, the first comprehensive text on natural approaches to psoriasis treatment. A respected educator and innovator, Dr. Greenberg teaches dermatology at several naturopathic medical schools and lectures internationally. She is a highly sought-after speaker at integrative and functional medicine conferences across the United States and abroad.

 

Keywords: 

functional dermatology, eczema, acne, psoriasis, gut microbiome, leaky gut, stool testing, organic acid test (OAT), GI MAP, food sensitivities, mycotoxin testing, mold exposure, autoimmune skin conditions, histamine, mast cell activation syndrome, skin microbiome, hair loss, alopecia areata, integrative health, naturopathic medicine, chronic skin disease, thyroid health, Hashimoto’s, blood sugar dysregulation, dietary fiber, plant-based nutrition, topical steroid withdrawal, allergy testing, hormone testing (Dutch Test), secretory IgA, nutrient deficiencies

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