Beneath the Surface: A Holistic Look at Skin Cancer

22/05/2025 21 min Episodio 165
Beneath the Surface: A Holistic Look at Skin Cancer

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In this episode of Feel Better, Feel Great, Dr. Andrea McSwain explores the deeper layers of skin cancer, toxic burden, and the powerful connection between your internal health and skin. Learn how to identify the three main types of skin cancer—basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma—while discovering how detox pathways, inflammation, oxidative stress, and conventional skincare products contribute to skin damage. Packed with holistic prevention strategies like clean beauty swaps, anti-inflammatory nutrition, natural sun protection, and daily detox support, this episode empowers you to protect your skin from the inside out. Tune in to decode your body's signals, reduce your toxic load, and embrace radiant, resilient skin. #skincancerawareness #HolisticSkincare #DetoxYourSkin #FunctionalMedicine #NaturalHealth #OxidativeStress #ToxicBurden #CleanBeauty #AntiInflammatoryLifestyle 🛒 Shop Vitality Health RX supplements: https://shopvrx.com 🎁 Use code FEELGREAT15 for 15% off your first order. 🔔 Subscribe for more weekly episodes on holistic healing and functional medicine.   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Skin cancer, toxic burden & skin health 00:53 - Welcome from Dr. McSwain 01:43 - Why skin matters holistically 02:36 - 3 major types of skin cancer 03:22 - Basal cell carcinoma (rodent cancer) 04:10 - Squamous cell carcinoma explained 05:00 - Melanoma: most dangerous type 05:51 - Risk factors beyond the skin 06:00 - ABCDE self-check for skin lesions 07:01 - DIY lesion tracking tip 07:22 - Skin as an elimination organ 08:31 - Detox overload and your skin 09:00 - Key nutrient deficiencies 09:42 - Cosmetic dangers & toxins 10:56 - EWG.org: product safety checker 11:19 - Free radicals & oxidative stress 12:25 - DNA damage & cell injury from stress 13:00 - Skin damage from modern lifestyle 13:42 - Lifestyle changes to protect skin 14:00 - The skin needs daily care 14:29 - Sweating, hydration & detox 15:00 - Nutrition for glowing skin 15:37 - Natural sun protection 16:52 - One change to reduce toxic burden 17:36 - Skin is shield & mirror 18:14 - Daily sun exposure vs beach 19:42 - Hidden threats: fabrics & cosmetics 20:32 - Reframing sun as friend 20:52 - Free "Skin Reset" mini guide 21:18 - Closing: Your skin, your power