Many people don’t think of exfoliating as an essential part of their skin care routine, but it’s actually just as important as cleansing and moisturizing. […]
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Many eczema patients wonder, “When should I try herbal medicine? Is it good for the beginning stages of eczema? When it’s flaring? When it’s chronic […]
Situation Janet’s* eczema started with a nickel sized red patch under the right corner of her mouth. Her eczema slowly morphed to include red bumps […]
Appearance is so important in today’s society. We all want to put our best “selfie-ready” faces forward each day. Wearing a full face of makeup […]
In the west, we often look to the microbiome when trying to understand systemic conditions like eczema. We try limiting certain food groups like sugar, […]
Patients always ask me if their kids are too young to be treated with herbal medicine. Since most pharmaceuticals have limitations for young ones, why […]
Many people don’t realize just how much their emotions can impact their skin. Whether you’re feeling jittery about a big interview, excitement about an upcoming […]
Wind is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dermatology that describes the modern medical term, pruritis or itch. It’s called Wind because thousands […]
Does this sound familiar: Self Esteem Yes, eczema can throw a real monkey wrench into a person’s self-esteem. Not only can the constant judgment, questions and advice of others […]
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