Dry Brushing and Exfoliating: How Does it Help Skin?
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....
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:
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
The Emotional Toll of Eczema
Does this sound familiar: You cover your skin even though it’s a hot, sticky summer day? You notice people refusing to shake your hand or...