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The Gut, Brain and Skin Connection
Chris Kresser, L.Ac.

The connection between skin and mental health disorders has been a topic of growing interest in medicine over the past two decades, as evidenced by the rise of new disciplines like psychodermatology and neurodermatology. More recently, researchers are turning their attention to the connection between the skin and the gut. For example, studies have shown that those with acne and other skin problems are more likely to experience digestive issues like constipation, acid reflux and IBS - and vice versa. In this presentation, we'll discuss the relationship between digestive, mental/behavioral and skin disorders, and explore nutritional strategies to preventing and treating them.

Chris Kresser, L Ac  Integrative medical practitioner, Chris Kresser, is the creator of the ChrisKresser.com, a popular blog and podcast challenging mainstream myths on nutrition, health & disease.

Chris was recently ranked as a top 10 trusted authority in the nutrition and health community, along with best-selling authors Gary Taubes, Dr. Michael Eades and Robb Wolf. Having just passed the 250,000 visits per month mark, his blog is one of the most popular and fastest growing resources in the Paleo/Real Food genre, with a companion podcast getting over 60,000 monthly downloads just one year after launch.  

He will be a featured speaker at the two largest Paleo/Primal nutrition events in 2012: the PaleoFX conference in Austin, TX in March and the Ancestral Health Symposium in Cambridge, MA in August. He has also been invited to speak at the Weston A. Price Wise Traditions Conference in Santa Clara, CA in November, 2012.

Chris is known for his in-depth research uncovering myths and misconceptions in modern medicine, and for shedding light on underrated and overlooked ancient wisdom and natural health solutions with proven results.

With a private practice in Berkeley, CA and patients around the world via telephone and Skype, Chris has attracted a passionate and engaged following of more than 40,000 email and social media subscribers.

Chris obtained his bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley and his master's degree in traditional oriental medicine from the Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, CA. He lives in Berkeley, CA with his wife and daughter.