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Home | Toxin Free | How A Health Coach Can Help You Cure Your Acne For Good!

How A Health Coach Can Help You Cure Your Acne For Good!

Beauty, Healthy Lifestyle, Toxin Free

If you know my story, you know the whole reason I got into the more holistic, integrative lifestyle is because of my skin. I suffered from severe cystic acne for YEARS! The dermatologist failed to cure my acne with typical acne drugs and he insisted that diet had nothing to do with it.

I’m not saying all dermatologists are like this, but at the time, he was one of the top dermatologists in the Washington DC area! I knew there had to be more to my acne than bacteria or a “dirty” face.

Dermatologists are great for diagnosing and treating skin cancer, they’re great for laser treatments and chemical treatments to improve skin texture, they’re handy if you have an unbearable skin condition and they can prescribe medication to relieve symptoms temporarily. But they are not trained in finding the root cause of skin problems and treating the problem from the source.

I remember when my dermatologist handed me the Accutane pamphlet after the antibiotics did nothing for my acne and they destroyed my gut.

I was reading through and it said I couldn’t wear contact lenses (I have awful vision…I need to wear contacts), you can’t wear tampons, your skin will get extremely dry, you’ll be more susceptible to nose bleeds, etc. This is because Accutane works by stopping your body’s oil production. This wreaks havoc not only on your skin by completely drying it out, but on all of your joints and organs. You can’t even do intense exercising when you’re on Accutane to help prevent joint damage.

I understand why people would want to take Accutane as dermatologists tout it as a cure all for acne! And I know the feeling of wanting to do anything that would make my acne go away. That used to be the case about 25-30 years ago, but now, Accutane doesn’t work for a LOT of people! That’s because their acne isn’t normal teenage acne that’s caused by teenage hormones and excessive oil production due to those hormones…it’s because most acne now is caused by an internal issue which dermatologists never address.

That’s where health coaches come in!

Health coaches are trained to help you figure out what’s causing your skin problems and heal your body from the inside out! We dig deep and address all aspects of life that could be causing your health to not be at its best. Are you stressed at work? Is your relationship having some trouble? Does your gut need healing? Are you using products that have toxic chemicals that are irritating your skin? Health coaches address every area of wellness and help you implement a plan to heal and we offer continuous support.

My acne was actually caused by a sensitivity to gluten.

I still haven’t mustered up the courage to reach out to my old dermatologist and tell him that…maybe one day. I couldn’t bring myself to destroy my body anymore by going on Accutane. So I researched the heck out of acne, causes of acne, acne treatments, acne diets, etc. That’s when I came across food sensitivities. Gluten and dairy are very common food sensitivities (along with corn, soy, and eggs.)I did my own elimination diet just to see. First I cut out dairy. That didn’t make a difference. Then I cut out gluten for 2 weeks and my acne was gone!

I still stay away from gluten for the most part. Elimination diets can take up to 6 weeks to see results, so if that’s the path you’re on, be patient! The results are soooo worth it! Now, I eat gluten every once in a while, but I was completely gluten free for about 2 years while I worked on healing my gut before I incorporated it back into my diet. Gluten is a treat…it’s not a staple. I eat it about 3 times a week now vs. every snack and meal every day while my skin was bad.  

How Health Coaches Can Help You

It’s easy for a doctor to tell a diabetic to stop eating sugar, but once that patient leaves the office, they’re on their own and a lot of times, they fail to implement the doctor’s advice. It’s not because they don’t want to…it’s because they don’t know how to and doctors are too busy to help them implement a plan and support them through it. That’s why health coaches are so necessary. A health coach would sit down with that patient and help them implement a plan to not eat sugar and help them figure out what they should eat instead. A health coach would also help them address their emotional attachment to certain foods and work with them to create better habits.

If you want to get healthy and treat the root cause of your symptoms, a health coach can help you! When you have no idea how to stick to a diet plan, or if it’s not even diet that’s causing you symptoms, a health coach can help you get to the bottom of it, come up with a plan, and help you stick with it. We offer continuous support and give you all the tools you need to get you to look and feel your best!

If you’re interested in working with me, click here to schedule your FREE consultation! And if you’d like to learn more about the services I offer, click here.

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I’m Sarena


I’m a Northern Virginia based Integrative Nutrition Coach, a Toxin Free Lifestyle enthusiast, a dancer, and a dog mom to my sweet girl, Miss Cammie.

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Flea and Tick medication is so toxic to your fur b Flea and Tick medication is so toxic to your fur baby! But fleas and ticks are also horrible for them as well…so what option is there??

I like to use Wondercide on my dog in flea and tick season. Wondercide is low tox and is safe for your pup and you!

The only downside to Wondercide in my opinion is you have to be DILIGENT about applying it. 

My routine for Miss Cammie this summer is the flea and tick collar every time we go outside, the spray once a day, and the spot on after every bath.

Have you ever thought about natural flea and tick prevention?? Let me know! ⬇️

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I can literally make multiple meals with these 5 f I can literally make multiple meals with these 5 foods! They’re always great to have on hand when I don’t know what to eat.

For example, I’ll make a smoothie with the frozen fruits and veggies with some eggs for breakfast.

I have oatmeal as a bedtime snack with frozen blueberries.

I can make rice, a salad, and a few eggs for dinner.

What do you always have in your kitchen??

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I’ve seen so many toxin free people tell others I’ve seen so many toxin free people tell others to look out for ethoxylated ingredients but no one ever says exactly what ingredients people should be looking out for!

Here is a list of common ethoxylated ingredients I’ve seen on ingredient labels for cosmetics. This is not every single ethoxylated ingredient, but these ones are super common.

Swipe to the last slide for a list of companies that do not use these ingredients in their products! 

Save this list for later!

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Women use makeup everyday and use so many differen Women use makeup everyday and use so many different products. Unfortunately, most makeup does contain hormone disrupting chemicals 😩 

While switching your makeup won’t get rid of ALL your hormone issues on its own, it’s an important step to take to help regulate and balance your hormones.

Most hormone disrupting chemicals mimic estrogen. Too much estrogen can cause…
-mood swings 
-heavy periods
-period cramps
-migraines
-weight issues 
& more

My FAVORITE makeup brand that does not contain any hormone disrupting chemicals is Crunchi Cosmetics! There are other brands that are clean too…there is absolutely no reason to use toxic makeup products anymore!

If you want to make the switch to makeup that won’t mess up your hormones, DM me for a link for $10 OFF clean makeup! 

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Is this time change effecting anyone else horribly Is this time change effecting anyone else horribly this week?? My sleep schedule is so thrown off! 

I’m realizing more than ever how important it is to get the day started right! My morning routine really sets the tone for the rest of my day! 

It effects my mood, my energy, and even how I feel about myself!

If you need a better morning routine, try incorporating some of these healthy morning habits into your routine! 

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It’s always a good day for tea at The Greenbrier It’s always a good day for tea at The Greenbrier! 🍵💕 

I obviously couldn’t miss tea time since I clearly have a tea addiction. And of course I had to show up in some new sustainable fashion!

If you’ve seen my stories recently, I’m done and I mean DONE with fast fashion. Check out my fashion highlight for more deets, but in a nutshell, fast fashion is full of toxic chemicals, plastics, unethical workplaces for workers, and soooo much waste!

I have vowed to myself to stop buying fast fashion and only purchase new items from sustainable, ethical, plastic free companies OR purchase second hand items to cut down on waste.

The dress I’m wearing was originally $218 and I found it new with tags Thredup for $20! 

Let me know where you like to find sustainable clothing! ⬇️

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Clothing has a huge impact on the environment and Clothing has a huge impact on the environment and our health! I am officially done buying fast fashion clothing. There are other ethical, environmentally friendly, and toxin free clothing options!

Swipe through for more info! Also, these are obviously not the only organic and sustainable companies out there 😅 Just a good place to start on your ethical, eco-friendly clothing journey! 

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I literally eat this breakfast EVERYDAY! I did a I literally eat this breakfast EVERYDAY!

I did a whole other reel on lemon water, so check out my page to see why it’s so good for you!

My green smoothie is loaded with fruits and veggies so I get a great dose of vitamins, fiber, and healthy fats!

Eggs are PACKED with nutritional value! They’ve got protein, healthy fats, B12, iron, and more! They help you stay full and give you energy. 

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I keep seeing Seint all over social media so I wan I keep seeing Seint all over social media so I wanted to do some digging on their products!

I love the idea of an all in one compact that you can customize to your preferences.

In my opinion, convenience isn’t worth it if the ingredients are toxic! 

Seint uses multiple petroleum based ingredients which can cause c**cer.

Their products also contain phenoxyethanol which is a combination of corrosive phenol with c**cerous ethylene oxide, talc which is usually contaminated with asbestos, and lake dyes which can also lead to c**cer. 

They also don’t do third party testing for heavy metals which means their products could be contaminated with dangerous heavy metals like arsenic and lead! 

There are much better cosmetics options out there that don’t put your health at risk! Personally, I LOVE Crunchi cosmetics. Crunchi uses ecofriendly packaging, ecocert minerals, and their formulas are completely toxin free! 

Shop my favorite toxin free products at the link in my bio 🛍

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