If you’re dealing with acne or skin issues of any kind that have left you feeling vulnerable, anxious, or self-conscious despite feeling like you’ve tried EVERYTHING, know that I was right there with you. ⁠ ⁠ What I didn't know back then, despite seeing countless doctors, was that my acne was a sign of something larger that was going on inside my body. 🌀🌀🌀⁠ ⁠ Many chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, leaky gut, cystic acne, hormone imbalances, and more are systemically connected to the gut microbiome, the health of which is directly impacted by what we eat! ⁠ ⁠ It wasn't until AFTER I realized that skin health starts on the inside, and AFTER I discovered the power of food as medicine, that my skin began to heal. ⁠ ⁠ In Part II of this video I'll share my top recommendations for how to use food as medicine (+ what to eat) to heal your skin from the inside out, but in the meantime be sure to reserve your spot for Whitney's Week—a curated @sakaralife program filled with all my favorite foods that promote healthy, glowing skin. Link in bio to reserve your spot before midnight!⁠ 🤍🥬🍉🥝🫐