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When Does Herbal Medicine Work for Eczema?

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 […]

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CASE STUDY: Treating Facial Eczema with Herbal Medicine

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 […]

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Make-Up & Skin: How to look polished and healthy

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 […]

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Food & Eczema: The TCM Way

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, […]

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Is My Kid Too Young for Herbal Medicine?

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 […]

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How Your Emotions Impact Your Skin

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 […]

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What is Wind and Why Does it Matter?

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 […]

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The Emotional Toll of Eczema

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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Exercise: Building Skin Not Just Muscles!

By now, we all know that exercise is necessary for good physical health. Exercise is essential for a fit and toned body, a healthy heart, […]

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