Connecting the Dots Between Skin and Gut Health with Jared Zeff, ND

What you'll learn from this expert talk:

  • How gut formed toxins cause skin problems
  • Addressing skin conditions with improved gut function
  • Food sensitivities that cause skin problems

Jared Zeff

Dr. Jared Zeff is a licensed doctor of naturopathic medicine and a licensed acupuncturist. In addition to maintaining a private practice, he currently teaches at the Bastyr University, College of Naturopathic Medicine in Seattle.


After receiving a Bachelor of Science from the University of California in 1974, Dr. Zeff graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM, now NUNM) in 1979, and from the Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in 1987. In 1988 he accepted the position of Academic Dean at NCNM which he held until 1993, when he returned to full-time practice.


Dr. Zeff is considered a traditionalist, practicing a classical form of naturopathic medicine. He began a private practice in McMinnville, Oregon, based around obstetrics and family medicine. In 1993 he moved his practice to the Portland area, and in 2001 moved to Vancouver. His primary focus is on chronic disease.


He was named “Naturopathic Physician of the Year” in 1989 for his contribution to the development of naturopathic clinical theory. In April 2002, he was given the first Lifetime Achievement Award of the Northwest Naturopathic Physicians Association for his contributions to naturopathic medical education.