Gratitude is Good for You!
Did you know that gratitude is a powerful remedy that can actually make real changes in your brain chemistry that support your nervous system, immune...
Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman and Amethyst Holistic Health Solutions bring you the latest information on skin health, TCM herbal medicine, and lifestyle tips that can help you reach your health and wellness goals. Below is a complete list of our articles and media posts:
Celery Juice: Why is it Supposed to Help with Skin Health?
Juicing fresh fruits and vegetables is an excellent way to add nutrients, anti-oxidants, polyphenols, and hydration to your diet. But one vegetable juice, celery juice,...
Collagen Supplements: Worth the Investment?
Collagen is a fiber-like protein found in our skin, tendons, ligaments, bones, blood vessels, and muscles. It makes up a full 30% of our body’s...
Kombucha: Elixir of Life?
Homemade, or in bottles, cans, or even on tap at a local café, kombucha is all the rage. But does the trendy health food beverage...
How Your Mattress Can Affect Your Skin
For eight hours or so every night, your skin is in close contact with your bedding, and also very close to your mattress. That’s a...
Foods with Hidden Wheat and Gluten
Many people are sensitive to or allergic to wheat and/or gluten, which is a protein found in wheat and other grains. Those with a condition...
Hyperpigmentation: What is it? What can you do about it?
If you notice spots, patches, or regions of your skin that are darker or a slightly different color than your natural skin tone, it may...
Balneotherapy: What is it? Does it Work?
Balneotherapy refers to the treatment of disease through immersion in thermal mineral waters, mud, or natural springs. It’s almost as old as time, and was...
Rethinking Sun Exposure and Sunscreen – We Need the Sun!
There is no doubt whatsoever that over-exposure to the sun’s rays increase your risk for skin damage and skin cancer, while also increasing the signs...