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Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman

traveling and skin

Protecting the Skin’s Microbiome

The human body hosts from 2 – 6 pounds of bacteria, meaning bacteria makes up about 1-3% of our body mass! This rich world of […]

acupuncture and skin health

Combining Acupuncture with Herbal Medicine for Skin Health

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has multiple modes of treatment, but its main tools are herbal medicine and acupuncture. For those seeking to heal a chronic […]

forest bathing

Have You Tried Forest Bathing?

A walk in the woods is often lovely, and good exercise, but did you know it can boost your health in many other ways? That’s […]

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, […]

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