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Eczema and the Link with the Gut-Skin Axis
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) and the link with the gut-skin axis, microbiome, food, lifestyle and gut diseases.

Marcelline Goyen
22 hours ago5 min read


Acne and the Role of the Gut-Skin Axis
Acne is not only caused by hormonal changes or the bacteria C. acnes, but also by problems in the gut and gut microbiome. Therefore, skin gut therapy should be an integral part of the acne treatment plan.

Marcelline Goyen
Dec 22, 20254 min read


The Skin as a Natural Antibiotic Centre Against Pathogens - the role of antimicrobial defense
The skin is an active immune organ where skin cells, sebum, skin microbiome and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) work together in their antimicrobial defense to protect against pathogens and support skin health.

Marcelline Goyen
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Do Dogs Resemble Their Owners? The Microbiome May Hold the Answer
Dog owners and their dogs have more similarities than you would suspect. Think about their microbiome.

Marcelline Goyen
Dec 12, 20253 min read


Intestinal Parasites Gut Skin: Why Parasites May Lie at the Root of Skin Problems
This article explains how intestinal parasites such as Blastocystis hominis and Dientamoeba fragilis may contribute via the gut–skin axis to chronic skin conditions (eczema, acne, itching).

Marcelline Goyen
Dec 8, 20257 min read


How to Heal Your Gut to Improve Your Skin — Understanding the Skin-Gut Axis
Have you, as a skin professional, experienced clients whose skin complaints simply won’t improve — despite your professional treatments and skincare advice?

Marcelline Goyen
Dec 4, 20256 min read


Gluten, Gut and Skin: 23 Signs of a Possible Gluten Intolerance or Coeliac Disease
Gluten intolerance and coeliac disease may not immediately spring to mind when someone suffers from recurring skin issues, fatigue or gut problems. 23 signs to recognize.

Marcelline Goyen
Nov 17, 20257 min read


5 Honest Tips When Your Skin Treatment Isn’t Working
What if your skincare isn't working? Do you often listen to tips from influencers without succes? Maybe these 5 honest skin treatment tips for a healthy(er) skin can help you.

Marcelline Goyen
Oct 10, 20253 min read


Skin acidity (pH): Small Number, Big Impact to our skin and microbiome?
What you should know about skin acidity (pH) that influences skin health, skin barrier, the process of skin cell maturation and last but not least the skin microbiome.

Marcelline Goyen
Jul 3, 20257 min read


Can eczema be treated? And maybe even cured?
There are many ways to improve and heal (chronical) eczema by finding the causes and work from within the inside (ao food, intestines & microbiome)

Marcelline Goyen
Apr 14, 20253 min read


What is eczema telling you? And what do most doctors not tell you about your gut?
What is eczema telling you? And what do most doctors not tell you?Learn more about causes and gut therapie

Marcelline Goyen
Jan 25, 20254 min read


New book about the skin gut axis published on Amazon!
New book published (9-2024) about skin gut axis skin health in relation to gut health, lifestyle, diet, microbiome.

Marcelline Goyen
Oct 24, 20242 min read


What can Yin yoga do for your (small) intestine?
What can yin yoga do for your digestive system and your small and large intestine? learn the benefits of yin yoga poses.

Marcelline Goyen
Jul 19, 20244 min read


The impact of medication on our skin & gut microbiome!
Are you taking medication? Did you know what these medications can do to your own microbiome and to your health? Read this blog post!

Marcelline Goyen
Jul 15, 20243 min read


Which microbes lives in and on your skin?
Our skin is a habitat for many types of microbes such as bacteria, fungi and parasites such as mites. Most live there permanently and others are there temporarily (transient). What is the difference between resident and transient skin microbes? And why should we care about that?

Marcelline Goyen
Jul 8, 20242 min read


The Skin–Gut Axis: How Clinical Practice Led to Books on Skin Health
The story of the making of books about the skin-gut axis written by Marcelline Goyen and why she wants to share her knowledge to the world.

Marcelline Goyen
Jun 19, 20244 min read


Why should you read about the skin - gut axis?
Learn when and why you should read about the skin-gut axis as therapist or when you suffer from skin diseases and perhaps gut issues!

Marcelline Goyen
Jun 15, 20244 min read
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