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TSW natural approach

CASE STUDY: The Right TSW Approach

The Situation Ashley*, like many of our patients, had great success with topical steroids – that is, at first. “In April of 2020, a stress […]

prescription skin drugs

FAQ: Switching from Skyrizi® to Herbal Medicine

A new prescription medication Skyrizi® was approved for patients with plaque psoriasis in April 2019. However, some patients may experience negative side effects. Others may […]

sunlight benefits

How Does Sunlight Benefit Our Skin?

You’re probably used to stern advice from dermatology professionals warning you to slather on the sunscreen and limit your sun exposure to protect skin from […]

skin in summer

Seasonal Wisdom for Summer Skin

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summertime is the time of maximum “yang.” Yang is a force that is expansive, warm, open, and reaching outward. Yang can […]

CASE STUDY: Eczema Answer Found

CASE STUDY: Eczema Answer Found

We specialize in treating patients with eczema. That’s why it’s so gratifying to work with patients like Mykha who respond so well to herbal medicine. […]

skin hydration

Skin Health: The Complex Factors in Hydration

We all want our skin to stay moist, healthy, youthful, and for it to protect and repair itself. In order for skin to be healthy, […]

CASE STUDY: Tried Everything for Eczema

CASE STUDY: Tried Everything for Eczema

Some of our eczema patients have exhausted every treatment that their previous doctors could offer and still have stubborn symptoms. They are often surprised when […]

TCM eczema

CASE STUDY: Choosing TCM Over Steroids for Eczema

Many eczema patients are used to using steroids to treat their condition. However, it’s clear that continual reliance on steroids not only presents the possibility […]

Spring

The Spring Season: What Chinese Medicine Says

Spring brings gentle rain, warmer weather, new growth of plants, green leaves and buds on trees. The natural world is shaking off the chill and […]

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