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In this episode, I sit down with Andra McHugh to discuss childhood eczema, why it may be rooted in gut health rather than the skin itself, and how environmental exposures, nutrition, and microbiome health can influence symptoms. We explore practical strategies for supporting healing, reducing inflammation, managing flare-ups naturally, and creating healthier foundations for children both before and after birth.
About My Guest:
Andra McHugh is the host of the Eczema Kids Podcast and has spent the past five years helping families address childhood eczema through natural, root-cause-focused approaches. Inspired by her own experience raising multiple children with severe eczema, she now educates parents on gut health, nutrition, environmental influences, symptom management, and lifestyle strategies that may help children achieve healthier skin and improved overall wellness.
In this episode, we cover:
- Discover why eczema is often more than a skin condition and how imbalances in the gut, microbiome, detoxification pathways, and immune system may contribute to persistent symptoms.
- Understand how simple lifestyle changes—including real, whole foods, reducing inflammatory triggers, supporting healthy circadian rhythms, and creating a healthier home environment—may help children heal from the inside out.
- Learn practical strategies to manage eczema symptoms naturally while addressing root causes, including nutrition, hydration, mineral support, skin barrier care, and reducing toxic burden before and during parenthood.
Connect with Andra McHugh:
- Website, Eczema Kids
- Find Dr. Carole Keim on Instagram and LinkedIn.
- Listen to Eczema Kids Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
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