Are Eczema and Other Skin Conditions a Risk Factor for Covid-19?
We know so little about the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, but what we do know can help us reduce our personal risk factors. Skin Medications and...
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:
What is YOUR Skin Absorbing? The EWG “Skin Deep” Toxicity Guide
Would you sip on a glass of iodopropynyl butylcarbamate? How about sprinkling some propylparaben on a salad? Toxins you put on your skin can be...
How are Psoriasis Herbal Medicines Prepared?
In a previous article, How does TCM customize treatment for Psoriasis? we delved into how we match herbal formulas ingredients to a person’s individual Psoriasis presentation at...
How Are Herbal Medicines Prepared for Acne?
In a previous article, How does TCM customize treatment for ACNE? we delved into how we match herbal formulas ingredients to a person’s individual acne presentation at...
Healing ACNE: How long will herbal medicine take?
One of the first questions a new patient will ask is “How long will herbal medicine take to heal my Acne?” This is a very...
TCM and Immunity
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on prevention. In fact, in olden times, TCM practitioners were routinely paid when their patients were healthy and not...
Things you CAN do during COVID-19:
Go next door and say, “If you need anything, I’m here, just call.” Put your feet on the earth and breathe one really deep breath....
FAQs: Switching from Cyclosporine to Herbal Medicine
Many eczema patients have been using a class of immunosuppressants called Cyclosporine. Some patients see great results with these drugs but some experience negative side...
Fabrics to Wear While Skin is Healing
If you have a skin condition like eczema or topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), sometimes it feels like anything touching your skin hurts, including your clothes! That’s why it’s...