Dr. Shannon Curtis, ND

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Dr. Shannon Curtis, ND

I'm a naturopathic doctor who helps women clear their acne naturally and feel good in their skin!

11/25/2025

There’s a strong link between acne and infertility ⬇️

Acne can be a sign of future fertility problems, as acne is commonly a sign of hormonal imbalances like those found in PCOS and other endocrine disorders associated with infertility (like luteal phase problems, low progesterone production, or pituitary issues).

This isn’t to say everyone with adult acne will experience infertility, but it’s an important to consider this if you get constant breakouts, especially if you want to have children one day.

Treating acne with bandaids like meds or topicals won’t address the underlying imbalances that caused acne in the first place - the same root imbalances that can impact fertility down the road.

That’s why it’s so important to heal acne from within and address the hormone imbalances so you not only have clear skin, but optimal health and fertility!

Because even if you don’t plan on having kids, fertility is a marker of health and impacts everything from healthy aging to how you’ll experience menopause.

I say this as a naturopathic doctor who struggled with cystic post-birth control acne in my 20s and infertility and miscarriage in my 30s. There was a definite connection for me. ❤️

If you’re wanting to clear your skin AND improve your future fertility, comment “THANKFUL” below and I’ll send you the link to join us inside the Naturally Radiant Skin program for 50% off! (Sale ends December 1st.)

11/21/2025

Your body isn’t broken and there’s nothing you need to “fix.” ❤️

The language you use around your body and your healing is SO important. I used to constantly think having cystic acne meant my body was broken, and if I could somehow “fix” that broken thing inside of me, I’d be healed and have clear skin.

Your body is incredibly wise. It gives you symptoms as an *adaptation response* to stressors - whether that be environmental toxins, nutrient deficiencies, blood sugar swings, or even negative thoughts/beliefs and stuck traumas.

Your body is ALWAYS trying to protect you. It’s always doing everything out of love for you. ❤️

Healing is about removing whatever stressors you can, finding ways to more positively adapt to those you can’t, and figuring out what your own unique body needs to be nourished, strong, and healthy.

So please… if you’re someone who walks around talking about their body as if it’s broken, PLEASE change that narrative. That’s likely one obstacle keeping you stuck. 🙏

Do you think your body loves you? ❤️

11/20/2025

Those “hormonal” breakouts on your chin aren’t just because of your hormones!

They can point to:
✅ Gut issues like constipation (esp if on the outer sides of your chin)
✅ Poor liver detox (esp if cystic or if they show up before your period)
✅ Cortisol issues ⚡️
✅ Blood sugar dysregulation 📈 📉

All of these can affect hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

So no, simply using progesterone cream before your period won’t solve these breakouts…

But addressing these deeper imbalances will!

Follow me .shannoncurtis for more holistic acne advice from one ex-cystic acne girlie (turned naturopathic doctor) to another! 💗

11/12/2025

Follow me .shannoncurtis for a truly holistic approach to acne. ✨

Acne isn’t just a sign that there are physical imbalances going on internally (like cortisol and blood sugar issues or poor detox)…

Like all symptoms, acne has an emotional component as well.

The reason liver support can help acne is because you may very well have accumulated toxins ready to be released…

But I imagine you also have even more emotional “toxins” you’re ready to let go of.

Your body stores all those emotions you don’t express, and they have to go somewhere.

The cystic breakout on your jawline? Probably not your cleanser, and only partially your hormones…

Much more likely it’s the frustration you never got to fully feel and release. ❤️

This is the transformative work I do with my clients inside the Naturally Radiant Skin program. The first step is about rewiring your nervous system and learning how to identify and release these stuck emotional patterns.

✨ DM me “NRS” so we can help you get the clearest skin of your life! ✨

11/06/2025

You can do all the supplements, skincare, and healthy diets in the world… But if your nervous system is in survival mode, your body can’t prioritize healing.

When your body feels unsafe, it diverts energy away from digestion, detoxification, and hormone balance… all systems that directly affect your skin.

This is why stress, worry, anxiety, and emotional tension often show up as breakouts.

True healing (and clear skin) begins when your body finally feels safe.

When you teach your nervous system how to re-regulate, your hormones naturally balance, your gut repairs itself, and your skin gets everything it needs to glow and be healthy. 🌿

If you’re ready for naturally clear skin, comment “RADIANT” below and I’ll send you over my free Naturally Radiant Skin masterclass! ☀️

10/31/2025

Clear skin = a happy liver 😘

Your liver is a metabolic powerhouse. It’s responsible for metabolizing hormones, detoxifying wastes, and produces bile (crucial for digestion).

Living in our modern world full of pollutants, toxic chemicals, and nutrient-poor foods stresses your liver out. Our bodies are still trying to adapt to all these new toxic stressors and most of our livers are just trying to keep up these days. 😅

A stressed, overburdened liver can start underfunctioning, leading to hormone imbalances, poor digestion, and skin issues like acne.

➡️ Swipe through for 10 signs you need liver support!

Do you experience any of these symptoms? 🤔

10/29/2025

Do you have blood sugar-related breakouts? (The answer is probably a big yes, especially if you have any of these 4 signs of blood sugar issues!) ⬆️

Blood sugar dysregulation is one of the main root causes leading to acne. When I had cystic acne, my blood sugar was ALL OVER the place! 📈📉📈

I’ve played around with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to get a read on what certain foods/drinks and food combinations can do to my blood sugar, and I’ve been able to see first-hand what my old dietary/lifestyle habits were doing to my body to cause such painful, inflamed breakouts.

Whenever your blood sugar swings up and down widely, this causes insulin resistance over time. The rapid blood sugar fluctuations can lead to symptoms of inflammation like acne as well as cause fatigue, anxiety, and brain fog.

Do you have any of these 4 signs of blood sugar issues? Let me know below! 👇

How I can help you clear your skin:
✨ Comment “RADIANT” for instant access to my free clear skin masterclass.
✨ Follow me .shannoncurtis
✨ DM me any time to tell me what’s going on with your skin! I’m happy to help ❤️

10/28/2025

Which one is the spookiest? 👻

I think for me it was when my doctor told me to go back on the birth control pill… when my acne was triggered by me being on the pill in the first place. 💀💀💀

What’s in your haunted house?? 🏚️

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http://www.wildrootsalchemy.com/

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