176. Why Your Eczema Isn’t Just Skin Deep...Here’s the REAL Cause!

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

Gary Brecka

Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 19 June 2025

⏱️ 10 minutes

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What if I told you that every time you slather steroid cream on eczema, you’re essentially putting a band-aid on a house fire burning in your gut? Nearly 80% of your immune system lives in your gut, and when that ecosystem gets disrupted, your skin becomes the battlefield. In this short episode, I’ll go through the solutions that can help support histamine metabolism and address the root nutritional deficiencies, which can be effective for treating eczema. Remember: Your skin is a reflection of what’s happening inside your digestive system. Ready to take back control of your cellular biology? Join my FREE 3-Day Ultimate Detox Challenge starting June 23rd. I’ve taken the exact protocols I use with pro athletes and CEOs and simplified them for everyday implementation. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3ZgCW4u Join the Ultimate Human VIP community and gain exclusive access to Gary Brecka's proven wellness protocols today!: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Thank you to our partners: H2TABS - USE CODE “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg BODYHEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD - USE CODE "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa EIGHT SLEEP - SAVE $350 ON THE POD 4 ULTRA WITH CODE “GARY”: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E COLD LIFE - THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp WHOOP - GET 1 FREE MONTH WHEN YOU JOIN!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW MASA CHIPS - GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER: https://bit.ly/40LVY4y VANDY - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/49Qr7WE AION - USE CODE “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD HAPBEE - FEEL BETTER & PERFORM AT YOUR BEST: https://bit.ly/4a6glfo CARAWAY - USE CODE “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3Q1VmkC HEALF - GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S BIOPTIMIZERS - USE CODE “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4inFfd7 RHO NUTRITION - USE CODE “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/44fFza0 GENETIC TEST: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X.com: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:10 What is Eczema? 01:51 Gut-Skin Axis 02:55 Histamine Build-Up Causing Eczema 04:08 Role of Micro-Nutrients to Treat Eczema 07:00 Actionable strategies for healing eczema 08:30 Stress management and sleep strategies 09:30 Actionable Steps for Eczema Treatment The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	What if I told you the real root of eczema has nothing to do with your skin at all?
0:03.6	Today, we're unpacking one of the most misunderstood conditions in modern health.
0:08.0	Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
0:12.0	It's characterized by dry, itchy, and flame skin that often becomes red, cracked, or even oozing in some severe cases.
0:20.0	Here's where most people go wrong.
0:21.6	They assume eczema starts and ends with the skin.
0:23.6	If all you're doing is treating eczema externally,
0:26.6	with steroid creams, antihistamines, or lotions,
0:29.6	you're really ignoring the real drivers of the problem.
0:31.6	Exema isn't random, and it's not just genetic.
0:34.6	It's a visual signal of deeper dysfunction in the body.
0:38.3	Nearly 80% of your immune system resides right here in your gut and it communicates constantly with your skin.
0:44.3	So let's walk through some actionable strategies backed by science that may help calm inflammation, support your healing, and restore balance.
0:51.3	Number one.
1:08.4	Itchy, red, and flame skin isn't just a surface-level irritation.
1:11.5	It's a signal, a warning light from your immune system that something deeper inside the body is out of balance. What if I told you the real root of
1:16.2	eczema has nothing to do with your skin at all? Welcome back to the Ultimate Human Podcast.
1:20.8	I'm your host, human biologist Gary Breca, and today we're unpacking one of the most
1:25.4	misunderstood conditions in modern health,
1:28.1	eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis.
1:31.5	This condition affects over 200 million people worldwide,
1:35.4	and yet most treatments are surface level focused on creams, moisturizers, and short-term relief.
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