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

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If your eczema keeps flaring—especially on your face, neck, or scalp—despite trying every cream under the sun, you might be missing two of the biggest hidden troublemakers: Staph aureus and Malassezia. In this episode of Live with the Eczema Doc, Dr. Fong dives deep into how these bacteria and yeast silently disrupt your skin barrier, trigger inflammation, and make healing nearly impossible without the right root-cause approach.

You’ll learn:

• Why 90% of eczema sufferers have an overgrowth of Staph aureus—and how to test for it
• What Malassezia is (hint: it loves oil!) and why your favorite moisturizer might be making things worse
• How diet (especially sugar!), sweat, and a damaged microbiome contribute to overgrowth
• The difference between oil-based and water-based topicals—and which one is right for your skin
• Natural solutions, including topical sprays, microbiome support, and how to tell if you need antifungal vs. antibacterial care

Whether you’ve been stuck in a cycle of antibiotics, are still itchy despite "natural" treatments, or just want real answers—this episode is your wake-up call to start treating the right root cause.

🎧 Tune in to finally understand how to stop feeding the bugs—and start healing your skin from within.

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/eczema-s-biggest-troublemakers-staph-and-malassezia?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast

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 Free Eczema Relief Guide and 3-Min Eczema Root Cause Assessment, 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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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 on when the lives are r...

Could your daily sugar intake be silently sabotaging your skin? In this episode of Live with the Eczema Doc, Dr. Fong breaks down the powerful connection between sugar, inflammation, and eczema—and why even “healthy” sugars could be causing flare-ups.

You’ll learn:

• Why all types of sugar—including carbs and fruit—can impact eczema
• How insulin resistance and blood sugar spikes fuel chronic inflammation
• The shocking link between eczema and type 2 diabetes (and what that means for your skin)
• How sugar affects your gut microbiome and contributes to leaky gut
• The best ways to balance your plate to keep blood sugar stable (hint: it’s not just about cutting carbs!)
• How to eat your meals in the right order to prevent flares
• Easy swaps and sugar-conscious meals for eczema healing
• Testing options: glucose, A1C, HOMA-IR, and continuous glucose monitors

Whether you're struggling with flare-ups, navigating your child’s eczema, or just curious about how sugar could be playing a hidden role, this episode gives you practical steps and science-backed insights to take control of your health—starting with your plate.

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/how-sugar-impacts-eczema-reduce-flareups-with-smart-sugar-choices?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast

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 Free Eczema Relief Guide and 3-Min Eczema Root Cause Assessment, 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 on when the lives are r...