256: Decoding Acne: What Your Breakouts Reveal About Internal Health

Ancient Health Podcast

In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley discusses the connection between acne and internal health. He explains that while topical cleansing is important for treating acne, there is also an internal aspect to consider. Dr. Motley discusses the patterns of acne and how they can indicate issues with specific organs in the body. He explores the pathways of meridians and how blockages can lead to acne breakouts along those pathways. Dr. Motley also delves into the emotional factors that can contribute to acne and recommends acupressure, acupuncture, and herbal remedies to help balance and heal the affected organs. Additionally, he advises eating foods that nourish the corresponding organs and engaging in activities that reduce associated emotions. Dr. Motley emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying causes of acne to effectively treat and prevent breakouts.

Topics Discussed:

00:00 - Introduction to Acne and Internal Health

01:10 - Acne as a Topical Issue and the Importance of Cleansing

02:20 - Internal Aspects of Acne and Emotional Work

03:45 - Chinese Medicine Meridians and Acne Patterns

06:30 - Kidney Meridian and Its Role in Acne

09:50 - Acne and Qi Stagnation

11:25 - Facial Mapping in Chinese Medicine

14:00 - Acne Patterns and Organ Health Indicators

17:15 - Emotional Conflicts and Acne

19:40 - Attack and Soiled Conflicts in Acne Development

22:05 - Emotional Triggers and Organ Associations

24:30 - Acne and the Body Meridian Clock

26:50 - Personal Acne Experiences and Organ Health

29:15 - Emotional Inheritance and Acne

31:40 - Acne as a Sign of Internal Organ Issues

34:05 - Addressing Acne with Acupressure and Acupuncture

36:30 - Herbal Remedies for Organ-Specific Acne

38:55 - Lifestyle Changes and Emotional Work for Acne

41:20 - Eating Habits and Activities for Organ Health

43:45 - Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) for Acne

45:10 - Conclusion and Invitation for Feedback

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Bacteria and Yeast: microgendx.com

Parasites: parasitetesting.com

Parasites: parawellnessresearch.com

Heavy Metals and Toxins, Krebs Cycle: gdx.net

Mold Toxins and Mold: mosaicdx.com

Lyme, EBV, Viruses: vibrant-wellness.com/HomePage

Lyme Disease: dnaconnexions.com

Lyme and other infections: vibrant-wellness.com/HomePage

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