The Simplicity Sessions

Today I am sharing one of my Instagram posts about the topic of Hormonal Acne since it got such an amazing response from my audience. This episode is all about treating and healing skin when it sends us signs that something is wrong.

Here is my personal story, I battled for over 8 years with acne, now I have clear skin, but believe me it wasn't always like this. I started dealing with very bad acne during my second pregnancy. It was a baby boy, and I started thinking that my boy's testosterone might be affecting my skin, and also found that the males in my family had suffered from terrible acne. I tried everything! And nothing worked. Researching in my own life, I realized that taking birth control pills for many years and using a prescription cream for 9 years twice a day had kept the acne under control but when I stopped them, the acne came out. It was always there, but I did not notice it until years later.

I was talking with a friend who has treated anxiety with Chinese medicine and I realized that I haven't been paying attention to my liver! The heat in my liver was causing this waking. I started acupuncture, along with liver and kidney tonics, and I started to notice the difference in my skin! Detoxing too fast did not help, time was needed for me to heal. It took a full year to see the real change. Today, I know my skin is my GPS, it tells me when I am getting off road.

Find the right questions you need to ask yourself below, as well as the steps to follow to heal your skin starting from within!

Ask Yourself

● What is going on in your liver?

● What is happening with your hormones? Get the right tests.

● Are you detoxing? Are you eliminating?

● What is your B12 like? Vitamin D?

● How is your thyroid doing?

● Where do you break out?

● What is going on in your gut? Do you have any digestive imbalances?

● Which products are you using?

● Are you eating real whole foods?

● How much water are you drinking?

● Are you under stress?

● Pollution! Check your house for hormone disruptors.

● Do you have issues with your period?

● Do you struggle with extra body hair?

Steps

1. Clean the crap out and bring the good stuff in! Listen to this episode to know which products and foods you need to avoid and which to include. (This is the hardest step, but the most crucial one.)

2. Have the right supplements: Probiotics, Omega 3, Magnesium, Whole food complex and Vitamin D. Also a B Complex and liver support.

3. Check your gut, liver, adrenals and thyroid.

4. Sync your cycle. Get your free Syncing Guide!

5. Look at the imbalances.

6. Slow down! Sleep.

7. Skin care regime (Listen and find night and morning regimes just for you!)

Learn more about Jenn's work:

Jenn Pike

The Hormone Project

The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more!

Environmental Working Group

Dutch Test

Quotes:

"Your skin is the mirror that tells you what is wrong in your body."

"You do not know what someone's struggles are and you have no permission to pass down judgement on others, I feel you, I hear you, I know the pain."

"Stop taking birth control for your acne, it will be ten times worse later on."

"We women tend to suffer in silence, we don't talk about the struggles that we are feeling, we don't talk about what is going on in our bodies, we think it is just what we get for being women."

"Your cells only repair when you are sleeping."

Additional Information About Jenn:

Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature's Emporium and Juice Plus.

Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.

Today I am sharing one of my Instagram posts about the topic of Hormonal Acne since it got such an amazing response from my audience. This episode is all about treating and healing skin when it sends us signs that something is wrong.

The root of who you are is in your digestive system, your gut, your microbiome. If you want to understand your health you need to start with your gut, by asking the right questions, and listening to the messages your body is giving you.

The entire digestive system works like an orchestra, to break down the food that we consume and to absorb the nutrients in it and remove the waste out of the system. If any part of the digestive system is not working right , another part will have to take care of this function.

What are the signs that your gut is giving when it's not working properly? Gas, burping, bloating, indigestion, pain, discomfort on the left and right, lower intestinal pain, reflux, acidity, exhaustion, headache, anxiety, hyperactivity, constipation, diarrhea… this is not ok! How did this happen? The over sanitizing of our lives, processed food, chemicals and preservatives, GMOs, medications, stress, too much alcohol, coffee, food sensitivities…your digestive system can even be irritated by your personal care products!

Fast tip: These are the foundational supplements that all humans need: Vitamin D, Omega 3 fatty acids, Magnesium, Whole Food Complex, and Probiotics.

What about leaky gut? In this episode I explain to you in detail how it starts, which are the biggest signs of a leaky gut and how it progresses until your immune system gets exhausted. A leaky gut can also be the origin of autoimmune illnesses.

Learn to identify how your bowel movements are talking about your gut health.

Check for these four areas for your own personal symptomatology: How is your: Mood, Poop, Sleep and Skin (Just as you would with a baby!).

So, what do you do now??!! First: remove what is irritating your system, second choose your food wisely, third: Repair the damage, take supplements, spices and add nutrients, and fourth: Rebuild. It is not going to be easy, we have to be strong and start small, one step at the time.

You can start today! Get in touch with your body and start healing!

Start today

● Increase your water intake.

● Add a green smoothie along with fat and collagen.

● Switch your coffee for herbal tea in the mornings.

● Add good quality probiotic or kefir.

● Eat healthy fats.

● Move your body!

Learn more about Jenn's work:

Jenn Pike

The Hormone Project

The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more!

Environmental Working Group

Quotes:

"90% of you is made out of organisms and bacteria and 10% of human DNA."

"Regardless who you are, these are the foundational supplements that all humans need: Vitamin D, Omega 3, Magnesium, Whole Food Complex, and Probiotics."

"You can have a bowel movement everyday and still be constipated."

Additional Information About Jenn:

Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Juice Matters, Juice Plus and Pascoe.

Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.

The root of who you are is in your digestive system, your gut, your microbiome. If you want to understand your health you need to start with your gut, by asking the right questions, and listening to the messages your body is giving you. The entire digestive system works like an orchestra, to break down the food that we consume and to absorb the nutrients in it and remove the waste out of the system

I am often asked: why simplicity? I think we end up teaching what we ourselves need the most! I was driving myself crazy with a nonstop schedule for many years, more exactly until I became a mother. You realize at that point, that your schedule is not your own anymore, and neither is your time.

The guilt came, and I just felt like running away! How can I shift this? Simplicity was the answer. Nothing happened immediately, but I started to resent anything that didn't follow this line of simplicity. I started to learn how to say No. I started to stay local and home. Going back home with my family was a tough decision, but the best I have ever made.

Ease and simplicity came hand in hand, it became my mantra.

Over the years I accomplished my goal to create this beautiful community, a tribe, a family.

I had to give myself a rest, at first I became isolated, but did my best work when I was well rested. That is how the online course came to life! The book, the projects all followed, they flowed and I enjoyed the journey!

You will discover your potential by slowing down, allowing yourself some healing, the process is uncomfortable, but you will thank it!

The simplicity sessions podcast mission is to provide you with a safe place to land each week, to listen and take time for yourself, in a vulnerable and genuine way, to help you connect with other inspiring guest to enhance your health, business, relationships, body, mind, heart and soul!

Learn more about Jenn's work:

Jenn Pike

The Hormone Project

The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more!

Quotes:

"Simplicity and ease"

"To discover your true potential, slow down and heal."

Additional Information About Jenn:

Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Juice Matters, Juice Plus and Pascoe.

Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.

I am often asked: why simplicity? I think we end up teaching what we ourselves need the most! I was driving myself crazy with a nonstop schedule for many years, more exactly until I became a mother. You realize at that point, that your schedule is not your own anymore, and neither is your time

I am a passion led holistic living Mama on a Mission to help other women create the health, body and life they dream of.

I have been working in the health and wellness industry for the last 21 years specializing in exercise physiology, holistic nutrition, women's health and hormones. I am the best-selling author or The Simplicity Project, The Simplicity Kitchen and host of Simplicity TV on Youtube.

I also lead hundreds of women through two game-changing courses that I teach online each year; my 6-week foundational course The Simplicity Project and Revolutionary 10-week course The Hormone Project. To find out more about both please visit www.jennpike.com or where you can catch me on tour next.

I am committed to making The Simplicity Sessions into a learning space for women who are eager to expand and achieve a deeper knowledge of their own bodies, minds and emotions, while expanding their businesses and growing their finances, all while caring for and enjoying the various significant relationships women have. But, most of all, looking for simplifying and easing everyday life, so this journey is an enjoyable one!

All you need to know about THE SIMPLICITY SESSIONS:

• Listen to fabulous health experts.
• Get to know more about Health and Hormones.
• Explore your mindset and relationships.
• Expand your knowledge on entrepreneurship and finances.
• Get the help you need to bring more simplicity into your life.

Learn more about Jenn's work:

• Jenn Pike
• The Hormone Project
• The Simplicity Project Shop for books, dvd's, programs and much more!

I am a passion led holistic living Mama on a Mission to help other women create the health, body and life they dream of.

I am committed to making The Simplicity Sessions into a learning space for women who are eager to expand and achieve a deeper knowledge of their own bodies, minds and emotions, while expanding their businesses and growing their finances, all while caring for and enjoying the various significant relationships women have.