Skin | Earth | Vitality

Emily discusses herbalism and how to dip your toe into it. She explains the difference between a holistic herbal model and an allopathic model, emphasizing the importance of considering the whole person and the synergy of plant constituents in holistic herbalism. She explores various herbal preparations, including teas, tinctures, electuaries, infused honeys, infused oils, and infused vinegars. She also provides tips on researching herbs and understanding their energetics. This episode aims to make herbalism more approachable and encourages listeners to explore this creative and healing practice.

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In this episode, Emily discusses the internal factors that can contribute to breakouts in your 30's, 40's, 50's, and beyond. She explores the connection between emotions and skin issues, the role of the nervous system in skin health, and the impact of hormones on breakouts. She also provides tips for supporting the liver, gut health, and the immune system, as well as the importance of a balanced diet and blood sugar regulation. The episode emphasizes the interconnectedness of various factors in maintaining healthy skin.

In this episode, part 1 of 2, Emily discusses the common issue of experiencing breakouts and wrinkles at the same time. She explains the physical factors that contribute to acne, such as excess oil, clogged pores, bacterial overgrowth, and static wrinkles, a breakdown of collagen and elastin. She highlights the importance of supporting the skin's barrier and microbiome to reduce both. She discusses her general recommendations for skincare (please understand that this is not personalized advice).

Emily discusses products that she recommends, you can find her entire curated skincare shop on her website here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/collections

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In this conversation, Emily interviews Layne Walker L.Ac., an acupuncturist and licensed herbalist, about Chinese medicine and its influence on the summer season. Layne shares her personal journey of becoming an acupuncturist and how Chinese medicine transformed her health. They discuss cosmetic acupuncture and its benefits for various skin concerns. They also delve into living seasonally according to traditional Chinese medicine, focusing on the summer season and its impact on the heart and small intestine. Layne provides recommendations for supporting health during the summer, including eating seasonally, incorporating bitter foods, and staying hydrated. They also touch on the late summer season and the importance of balancing digestion. The conversation concludes with information on connecting with Layne for acupuncture treatments.

You can find out more about Layne and book an appointment with her on her website: https://www.onyxacu.com/

Plus, connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onyxacu/

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In this episode, Emily discusses ways to keep the lymphatic system healthy and flowing. She shares seven strategies that can be incorporated into daily lifestyle to support lymphatic health, including moving the body, deep breathing, using castor oil packs, dry brushing, staying hydrated, using lymphatic herbs, and practicing hot and cold therapy. Emily provides explanations and tips for each strategy, emphasizing the importance of personalized approaches and self-care.

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In this episode, Emily discusses congested skin and provides holistic approaches to managing blackheads and sebaceous filaments. She explains the difference between blackheads and sebaceous filaments and how they form. Emily also explores Chinese face mapping and how congestion in different areas of the face may signify issues in corresponding organs or systems. She shares holistic treatments such as oil cleansing, face steaming, honey masks, clay masks, and enzymatic exfoliation. Lastly, she emphasizes the importance of lymphatic drainage for healthy skin.

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In this episode, Emily discusses the concept of aging with vitality rather than “anti-aging” and shares strategies for a positive mindset around aging. She emphasizes the importance of observing exposure, incorporating facial massage, practicing bodily alignment, monitoring self-talk, and using flower essences for emotional healing.

You can check our her website along with skincare products and all other offerings at:

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In this episode, Emily shares six lessons learned from running her business for six years. The lessons include understanding and nurturing the different hats of a business owner, cultivating confidence, developing trust in oneself, fostering an abundance mindset, embracing simplicity as luxury, and realizing that one is never stuck. Emily provides insights and personal experiences for each lesson, offering advice and recommendations for business owners or those interested in starting a business.

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Books Discussed:

E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Micheal Gerber

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Gre McKeown

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

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In this episode, Emily discusses face cupping, a treatment that she frequently uses in her professional treatments and on her own skin. She explains that face cupping is an inverted facial massage that utilizes cups to create a vacuum suction on the skin, pulling the tissue upwards. This modality helps increase blood flow, stimulate lymphatic movement, and promote collagen and elastin production. Emily also provides information on who should avoid face cupping and the benefits of the practice. She shares tips on how to do face cupping, including using facial oil and different cupping techniques. Lastly, she discusses cupping marks and suggests how to fade them faster.

Purchase face cups from Emily’s website here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/collections/facial-tools/products/skin-earth-vitality-stratum-aesthetics-facial-cups?variant=40797445881991

Takeaways:

* Face cupping is an effective modality that can improve the appearance and health of the skin.

* It increases blood flow, stimulates lymphatic movement, and promotes collagen and elastin production.

* Certain individuals should avoid face cupping, such as those with recent facial injections, active acne lesions, broken or irritated skin, and certain medical conditions.

* Face cupping can help reduce puffiness, double chin, under-eye bags, and fine lines and wrinkles.

* To do face cupping, start with freshly cleansed skin, apply facial oil for slip, and use small cups to create a vacuum and gently move them across the face.

* Cupping marks can occur but can fade faster by staying hydrated, doing gentle facial massage, applying warm compress, using arnica gel or cream, and engaging in gentle exercise.

* Thoroughly clean facial cupping tools between each use to avoid transferring bacteria.

Chapters:

00:00Introduction to Skin, Earth, Vitality

03:24 What is Face Cupping?

10:31Contraindications and Precautions

12:26Benefits of Face Cupping

15:12Where to Get Cups and How to Do Face Cupping

27:50Wrap-up and Conclusion

Check out this video tutorial for face cupping here: https://www.youtube.com/@stratumaesthetics

You can find Emily’s website with all other products and links to her social pages and blogs here:

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What the heck are you even supposed to do when your skin is so dry, and you’ve tried EVERYTHING?

In this episode, your favorite holistic esthetician breaks it down for you, from hydrating your skin on a cell level to the effects cortisol has on your skin, making it drier, to what products will be the best option for you.

Takeaways:

* Dry skin is caused by a lack of oil, while dehydrated skin is caused by a lack of water.

* Proper hydration involves more than just drinking water; it requires a balance of electrolytes and water to be effectively utilized at the cellular level.

* Dry skin can be caused by seasonal allergies, chronic stress, a disrupted skin barrier, poor cell-to-cell communication, a lack of proper fat assimilation, and medical conditions or interventions.

* The top three favorite dry and dehydrated skin ingredients are marshmallow root, beta-glucan, and seaweed.

* When choosing skincare products, it's important to consider the ingredients, avoid strong synthetic emulsifiers, and listen to your skin's response.

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