If you’re a parent watching your child struggle with scratching, bleeding, or sleepless nights from eczema, this episode is for you. In Episode 21 of Live with The Eczema Doc, Dr. Fong, a naturopathic doctor specializing in eczema, is joined by Cleanbody Practitioner and eczema expert Tori Taggart, MS, CNS. Together, they share ten of the most powerful lifestyle and nutrition tips they use with patients to help calm eczema naturally—often before medications or supplements are needed.

Instead of starting with creams or pills, Dr. Fong and Tori walk you through the foundational steps that create real change. You’ll learn how to keep an effective eczema journal to track food, skin photos, bowel movements, mood, and flares so you can finally see patterns. You’ll also uncover how processed “kid foods,” sugary drinks, and constant snacking quietly fuel gut inflammation—and how to rebuild the skin from the inside out with rainbow-colored, fiber-rich, gut-healing meals.

This episode also covers hydration, daily bowel movements, toxin reduction, gentle topicals, clean water, clean air, and the simple routines that help kids sleep better and itch less. These steps are where healing begins for both kids and adults.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why journaling is step one—and exactly what to track
• How processed snacks fuel inflammation and flares
• What a true gut-healing, rainbow-rich plate looks like
• How to use urine color to monitor hydration
• Why daily movement and outdoor play support detoxification
• How sleep, nervous system calm, and routine affect itch
• When to avoid certain oils that worsen fungal/yeast-driven eczema
• How toxins from plastics, fragrances, and cleaners impact the skin
• The importance of clean water for drinking and bathing
• Why indoor air quality matters for sensitive 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/the-eczema-doc-s-top-tips-to-start-healing-eczema-naturally?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast

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In this episode, Dr. Diane Fong, ND — The Eczema Doc — and Clean Body practitioner Tori Taggart, MS, CNS, reveal why so many babies and children struggle with eczema and why symptoms often come back even after steroids, antibiotics, or prescription creams. We break down the root causes most pediatricians miss and explain how to start true healing from the inside out.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why conventional eczema treatments don’t create lasting relief
• How birth factors and early microbiome disruption contribute to eczema
• The role of toxins from pregnancy, home products, food, and environment
• What “leaky skin” means and why babies’ skin barriers are naturally weaker
• Early signs to look for — and what they really mean
• The first simple steps parents can take this week to reduce flares
• How journaling, nutrition basics, cleaning products, and nervous system support make a difference
• When testing and targeted protocols become important

If you’ve ever wondered why your child’s eczema isn’t improving — or what else you should be looking for — this episode gives you the clarity and direction to begin root-cause healing.

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-in-kids?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast

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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 30% OFF your first session using code LIVE30 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.

Is your “eczema” actually being driven by fungus? In this episode, Dr. Fong and Cleanbody practitioner and expert, Tori Taggart, MS, CNS, LDN, unpack the three fungal drivers they see most in clinic—Malassezia on skin, Candida in the gut, and environmental mold—and how they overlap to create relentless flares. You’ll learn how to spot “yeast mapping,” which oils calm vs. feed Malassezia, when to test (stool, OAT, IgE/IgG, mycotoxins, skin scrapings), and smart anti-fungal nutrition swaps that don’t wreck your microbiome.

What you’ll learn

• Skin signs that hint “this is yeast,” not just dermatitis
• Why certain oils & butters (olive, jojoba, shea, cocoa, etc.) can feed Malassezia—and safer options (MCT C8–C10, squalane)
• How Candida overgrowth (post-antibiotics, stress, sugar) drives leaky gut → immune flares on skin
• Mold 101: where it hides (bath, HVAC, basements), who’s more sensitive, and simple at-home screening before you hire a pro
• Testing map: when to pair stool + OAT, consider serum IgE, and environmental checks
• Food as medicine: anti-fungal choices (garlic, herbs, fiber, non-starchy veg) and what to pause short-term (sugars, juices/dried fruit, alcohol, kombucha/yeasty ferments)
• Topicals that align with a fungal plan: kill & replenish (gentle antimicrobials + probiotic skin support)

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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.

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 30% OFF your first session using code LIVE30 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.