How Plant-Based Nutrition Impacts Hair, Skin and Nails
Research findings from multiple studies have helped to define the complex link between nutrition, skin and hair. A number of long-term observational population studies have documented that healthier diets are linked to fewer signs of skin aging and healthier hair. The key processes include oxidation, inflammation, and glycation.
This Town Hall series highlights the dietary pattern, specific foods, and nutrients that create vibrant, healthy skin and suspend or reverse the aging and disease processes. Join us for an exciting and educational conversation that will provide you with actionable solutions for healthier more radiant skin and greater vitality.
Moderator: Scott Stoll, MD
Dr. Stoll is recognized as an international leader in lifestyle medicine and whole food plant-based nutrition. He is the co-founder of the Plantrician Project, the International Plant-Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference, the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention, and the Regenerative Health Institute, a unique collaborative project with the Rodale Institute that integrates a regenerative vision of human health, agriculture, and the environment. He served as the chairman of the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Coordinated Health for 16 years, a team physician for Lehigh University and the United States Bobsled and Skeleton Team and was a member of the Whole Foods scientific and medical advisory board. Dr. Stoll is the Chairman of the board for The Plantrician Project.
Every year Dr. Stoll hosts the very popular one-week Total Health Immersions in Florida and helps attendees recover lost health, overcome addictions, and restore emotional balance. In addition to authoring several books and numerous scientific articles, Dr. Stoll has appeared on a wide variety of national shows including the Dr. Oz show, hosting a 2018 PBS special Food as Medicine, and numerous documentaries including Eating You Alive, Wait till its Free, and The Game Changers. As well as being a published author and member of the 1994 Olympic Bobsled Team, he is a highly sought-after international speaker. Dr. Stoll and his family live in Franklin, TN.
Dr. Rajani Katta
Dr. Rajani Katta is a nationally recognized expert in the effects of diet on the skin and allergic skin reactions. She is a member of the media expert team of the American Academy of Dermatology, and her advice on skin care and diet has been featured in many magazines, newspapers, and television appearances. She is the author of over 80 scientific articles and chapters, and is a frequent speaker at national meetings. She served as Professor of Dermatology at the Baylor College Of Medicine for over 17 years, during which time she oversaw the dermatology basic science education of over 2500 medical students. She is an award-winning educator, and the author of seven books. She continues to mentor and teach the next generation of physicians as a clinical faculty member at both the Baylor College of Medicine and the McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Houston.
Panelist @Katta Dermatology
Sophie Uliano
Sophie Uliano is the New York Times best-selling author of the groundbreaking book, Gorgeously Green, which put eco-conscious and healthy living on the landscape at a time when no one was really thinking about it! Gorgeously Green made its nation-wide debut on The Oprah Winfrey Show’s Earth Day celebration, where Sophie taught her friend Julia Roberts and Oprah how green & healthy living could be easy, accessable, and fun! Sophie went on to write 3 additional books on healthy living and established herself as one of the most trusted and respected voices in today’s wellness community. Because of Sophie’s passion for creating healthy, accessible, lifestyles, Good Housekeeping dubbed her “A Mary Poppins for the new Millennium.” Sophie is a board-certified nutritionist and health coach. She specializes in helping women over 45 to lose unwanted pounds and prevent disease.
Panelist @Gorgeously Green
Apple Bodemer, MD
Apple Bodemer is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After finishing her residency, she completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona. She was the first Dermatologist to be Board Certified in Integrative Medicine and currently serves on the American Board of Integrative Medicine. She is also Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Bodemer is passionate about teaching and works with both Dermatology residents at the University of Wisconsin and Integrative Medicine Fellows both in Wisconsin and Arizona. Additionally, she is one of the founding faculty of the Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program which educates Board Certified Dermatologists about Integrative Dermatology. Additionally, she serves as core faculty for the Integrative Skin Health Series and Integrative Esthetician Certificate Program.
Panelist @University of Wisconsin-Madison
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