Do your eczema flares get worse before your period, during stressful seasons, or after having a baby? 👀
If so, your hormones may be the hidden trigger.

In this episode of Live with The Eczema Doc, Dr. Fong breaks down how hormonal imbalances—from estrogen dominance to high cortisol, thyroid shifts, and even testosterone changes—can directly impact your skin barrier, inflammation levels, and healing process.

You’ll learn:

• Why period flares often mean estrogen and progesterone are out of balance
• How stress hormones like cortisol flip from calming to inflaming the skin
• The surprising thyroid–eczema connection most doctors overlook
• Why both men and women need to check hormones when eczema won’t budge
• The right tests (and timing!) to uncover hidden imbalances
• Practical steps to support hormone balance while you heal your skin

Want to explore the research behind these insights? Click this link to head to our blog for a deep dive into the studies mentioned in this episode: https://www.cleanbody.health/single-post/hormones_and_eczema?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast

✨ Ready to uncover whether your hormones are driving your eczema?

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Many people with eczema also share their lives with beloved pets—and the thought of giving them up can feel devastating. But can you really keep your furry (or feathery) family member and still heal your skin?

In this episode of Live with the Eczema Doc, Dr. Diane Fong, ND, dives deep into the connection between pet allergies and eczema. You’ll learn:

• 📊 Pet allergy statistics and why people with eczema are far more prone to reactions.
• 🐶🐱 Types of allergens from cats, dogs, birds, rodents, and more—including dander, saliva, sebaceous secretions, urine, and feather dust.
• ❌ Why “hypoallergenic” pets are a myth (and what’s actually happening when a breed seems easier to tolerate).
• 🧬 How genetics, environmental toxins, diet, mold, parasites, and overall inflammatory load all amplify pet-related allergies.
• 🧪 Testing options for identifying true pet allergies.
• 🏡 Practical, step-by-step strategies to reduce allergen exposure in your home without necessarily giving up your pet—such as air filters, neutralizing sprays, grooming practices, and cleaning techniques.
• 🔑 The Cleanbody Funnel Approach: how lowering your overall toxic and inflammatory burden can improve immune regulation and reduce allergic responses over time.

Dr. Fong also shares her own story of struggling with severe cat and dog allergies—and how healing her body lowered her sensitivity dramatically. Whether you’re trying to decide if your pet is a hidden trigger or just need strategies to coexist more comfortably, this episode offers compassionate, research-backed guidance.

✨ Read the blog on this topic here: https://www.cleanbody.health/single-post/are-pet-allergies-causing-your-eczema-symptoms

Discover Lasting Relief with The Eczema Doc!
Learn more about holistic eczema solutions and explore Cleanbody at www.cleanbody.health.

Ready to take the first step towards relief?
Check out all of our FREE Eczema Resources to explore free eczema resources, including a 2-Min Eczema Root Cause Assessment and Dr. Fong's Free Eczema Healing Kickstart Course, and begin your journey to healthier skin!

Book a Consultation with Dr. Fong
Looking for a more personalized approach? Book a 1-on-1 consultation with Dr. Fong, and get 10% OFF your first session using code LIVE10 at checkout.

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Do you have toxic skin? If you’re struggling with stubborn eczema that isn’t responding to creams, diets, or even functional medicine protocols — hidden heavy metal toxicity could be the missing piece.

In Episode #16 of Live with the Eczema Doc, Dr. Fong explores how toxic burden from heavy metals like mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, and aluminum may be silently disrupting your detox pathways, hormones, and immune system — ultimately inflaming your skin.

You’ll learn:

• What “toxic burden” really means (and why your body’s funnel might be clogged)
• The most common sources of heavy metal exposure in daily life (yes, even your cookware, deodorant, and bed sheets!)
• How heavy metals disrupt your endocrine system, trigger oxidative stress, and worsen eczema
• Why sweating, itching, or fatigue during flares might actually be signs of toxic overload
• Which labs and functional medicine tests can reveal hidden toxicity (urine, challenge tests, hair, stool, and more)
• Dr. Fong’s 4-phase Cleanbody Method to safely reduce toxic burden without crashing your system
• Why jumping into a detox too early can worsen eczema and even land you in the ER — and how to do it the right way

✨ Plus: Get practical steps to clean up your home, products, food, and water to start reducing exposure today.

🔗 Mentioned in the episode:

• Free Eczema Root Cause Assessment
• Cleanbody Product Recommendations
• EWG Tap Water
• EWG Skin Deep
• EWG Seafood Consumer Guide

Want to explore the research behind these insights? Click

Discover Lasting Relief with The Eczema Doc!
Learn more about holistic eczema solutions and explore Cleanbody at www.cleanbody.health.

Ready to take the first step towards relief?
Check out all of our FREE Eczema Resources to explore free eczema resources, including a 2-Min Eczema Root Cause Assessment and Dr. Fong's Free Eczema Healing Kickstart Course, and begin your journey to healthier skin!

Book a Consultation with Dr. Fong
Looking for a more personalized approach? Book a 1-on-1 consultation with Dr. Fong, and get 10% OFF your first session using code LIVE10 at checkout.

Join The Eczema Doc Live!
Catch the live recording of this podcast every week on YouTube (@cleanbody.health) and Instagram (@drfong.nd) to ask your questions in real-time. Follow us to get updates ...