Mari Krum

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What are YOUR thoughts on this NYT piece, esties?

Full article 👇️

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/well/facials-skin-health-benefits.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Rk8.-6VW.7_b7ofh5pFxj&smid=url-share

Is Drinking Kefir Good for You? Learn why this fermented milk drink has many health benefits

Since I have deers I was so happy to see this little fella in my front yard last night, hopefully eating his tick dinner. Perfect ecosystem.

“Nutrition has nothing to do with it.”

This is what my dermatologist said when I asked him if diet changes or supplements could help with my acne.

That was more than 30 years ago, long before I started my career as a Functional Medicine clinician, author, and educator.

But even then, I knew my doctor was wrong.

I intuitively understood that nutrition was critical for healthy skin—and I’d already experienced that firsthand.

Today, after treating hundreds of patients and training thousands of healthcare practitioners over my 15-year career, I know that the conventional medicine approach to skin conditions is completely backward.

Scientists define the skin as an organ. In fact, it’s the largest organ in the body—adults carry 8 pounds and 22 square feet of it.

Like other organs, such as the heart, the thyroid, and the brain, the skin needs certain nutrients to function properly.

When we don’t get enough of these nutrients, our skin can’t stay healthy.

But how do we ensure that we are getting the nutrients we need?

I sent an email recently that dove deep into the topic of nutrition and skin health. If you aren’t subscribed to my email list and would like to read the full email, you can do so here: https://bit.ly/3SSJmkP

Now, this is interesting.

Nasolabial Fold - Dr. William Davis Here is a simple observation that, I believe, exposes a major problem in the modern diet, one that you can readily fix. Take a look at images of people from long ago, e.g., Greek or Roman statues. Or images of indigenous hunter-gatherer populations such as the Yanomami or Hadza. Specifically notice....