Educational Resource Centre
Practitioner-written articles exploring the questions, science, and clinical observations behind chronic skin conditions and their dietary connections.
Written by Douglas Mizzi — Clinical Nutritionist with 35+ years of clinical experience
Why Did This Happen?
Six articles exploring the most common questions patients ask when a skin condition appears — and what we investigate behind the scenes.
Understanding Series
Five deeper explorations into the science and clinical observations behind inflammation, immune health, gut health, and food connections.
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Why Did My Eczema Suddenly Appear?
One of the most common questions we hear during consultations is simply: "Why now?"
Why Did My Rash Start After a Stressful Period?
"What was happening in your life before this began?"
Why Did My Skin Change After Antibiotics?
Antibiotics save lives. They are one of the most important medical advances in history, and there are many situations where they are absolutely necessary.
Why Is My Child's Eczema Worse at Night?
Few things are more distressing for a parent than watching their child scratch uncontrollably through the night.
Why Do Creams Only Work for a While?
It is one of the most frustrating experiences patients describe to us.
Why Does My Rash Disappear Then Return?
Some skin conditions are constant. Others come and go — appearing for a few weeks, clearing on their own, then returning weeks or months later.
Understanding Inflammation & Your Skin
If you have been researching your skin condition, you have almost certainly encountered the word "inflammation." It appears in every medical article, every Google search, every doctor's explanation.
Understanding Your Immune System & Skin Health
Your immune system is extraordinary. Every day it protects you from countless threats — infections, toxins, cellular changes — without you even noticing.
Understanding Gut Health & Your Skin
"How is your digestion?" It may seem like an unusual question during a skin consultation. But for over three decades, it has been one of the most revealing questions in our practice.
Understanding Food Intolerance & Skin Health
Many patients arrive at our clinic asking: "Could food be causing my rash?"
Understanding Food Additives & Skin Reactions
When patients think about food and skin health, they typically think about whole foods — dairy, wheat, eggs, nuts. And these are certainly areas worth investigating.
Have Questions About Your Skin?
These articles provide general education, but every person's skin story is different. If you'd like to explore what might be behind your condition, consider a consultation.