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Lavender field with dock, water, and mountains at sunset - Nodular acne and herbal medicine

CASE STUDY: Nodular Acne and Herbal Medicine

Situation Lizza* had nodular and cystic acne, a severe form of acne that is very hard to clear up with most western treatments because it […]

Layered Mountains at Sunset - TSW: How Are Herbal Medicines Prepared?

TSW: How Are Herbal Medicines Prepared?

In a previous article, Uniqueness: Why it Matters in TSW and TCM, we delved into how we match herbal formulas ingredients to a person’s individual […]

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Can Cannabis and CBD Help Your Skin??

Marijuana may now be legal or even for sale in your state, and CBD oil-based (a non-psychoactive component of cannabis) products are everywhere. But how […]

Green Sprouts - Approaching TSW thru Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Approaching TSW thru Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Even though we think of TSW as a modern condition that’s been on the rise since the advent of steroids, the Chinese documented symptoms of […]

Desert landscape with hot air balloons - treating Teenage Cystic Acne

CASE STUDY: Teenage Cystic Acne

Situation Jennifer began getting cystic acne breakouts on her face and back when she turned 14 years old.  Her family preferred using natural methods to […]

Serene water, forest, mountain range - Psoriasis Herbal Medicine

Psoriasis: When’s the Right Time to Start Herbal Medicine?

Many Psoriasis patients wonder, “When should I try herbal medicine?  Is it good for the beginning stages of Psoriasis? After it’s been going on for […]

Case Study Image - Girl over looking mountain valley, Eczema personal story

CASE STUDY: Lifelong Eczema Relieved at Last

Situation Allison* had suffered from a lifetime of eczema.  Throughout her youth, she managed her condition with topical steroid creams.  But once she entered her […]

Bright Yellow and Pink Tulips - covid and skin health

Watch Out for Covid-19 Skin Symptoms

Did you know that doctors are starting to see skin symptoms associated with Covid-19? What we are learning is that infection with the novel corona […]

Bright green leaves with water drops - Psoriasis and chinese herbs

Psoriasis: What’s the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Approach?

Even though we think of psoriasis as a modern condition that’s been on the rise since the industrial age, the Chinese documented psoriasis conditions over […]

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  • “Therapeutic Frameworks for TSW Syndrome” – A New Paper from Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman February 10, 2026
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  • Dr. Olivia Co-Author of New TSW Research Article December 14, 2025

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