Miranda Kerr's Gut Health & Clean Beauty Secrets with Dr. Mark Hyman

Miranda Kerr's Health Crisis and Recovery

• 💡 Miranda Kerr shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with proctitis, an inflammatory bowel disease, after her pregnancy.
• ⚠️ She attributes her condition to chronic inflammation and stress from a demanding lifestyle, working across countries and managing business and personal life changes.
• ✅ Acknowledging the need for support and slowing down was the first step toward healing.
• 🌱 Her remission was achieved through a combination of diet, meditation, hyperbaric oxygen, and probiotics.

Diet and Lifestyle for Gut Health

• 🍽️ Miranda adopted a gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free diet after blood tests indicated these caused inflammation.
• 🦠 She incorporates probiotic-rich foods like coconut kefir and sauerkraut, along with turmeric and curcumin supplements.
• 🚫 She emphasizes avoiding seed oils in cooking.
• 🧘‍♀️ Consistent meditation and yoga practices are crucial for managing stress and maintaining well-being.

The "Mind, Body, Skin" Philosophy

• ✨ Miranda's brand, KORA Organics, is founded on the principle that mind, body, and skin are interconnected.
• 🌿 She believes that internal health directly impacts external appearance, advocating for feeding the skin with nutrient-rich, organic ingredients.
• 💖 KORA Organics products are infused with rose quartz crystals and feature positive affirmations on their packaging to promote holistic well-being.

Navigating the "Clean" Beauty Industry

• ⚠️ Miranda highlights the lack of regulation in the beauty industry, where products can contain toxic ingredients like parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances.
• 📚 She learned about harmful chemicals through resources like "The Chemical Maze" and advocates for reading ingredient labels.
• 🔬 KORA Organics is committed to certified organic skincare that is both results-driven and safe, using ingredients like noni, kakadu plum, and algae.
• 💧 The brand offers a retinol alternative and mineral-based SPF 30 sunscreen, emphasizing efficacy without compromising health.

Holistic Skincare and Self-Care Practices

• ☀️ Miranda emphasizes the importance of sunrise light exposure for healing and well-being.
• 😴 Prioritizing sleep is a key component of her routine for maintaining health and radiant skin.
• 🧘‍♀️ She advocates for simple skincare routines: cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize.
• 🌍 KORA Organics is a climate-neutral certified brand that uses refillable packaging to minimize environmental impact.
• 🙏 Starting the day with gratitude and practicing self-kindness are essential for overall well-being.