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,...
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:
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...
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,...
FAQs: Switching from Dupixent® (dupilumab) to Herbal Medicine
Many eczema patients have been using the new biologic, Dupixent® (dupilumab). Some patients see great results with these drugs but some experience negative side effects. ...
Holiday Stress: 10 Best Skin Strategies to Keep Your Skin Glowing
There are lots of things to love about the holidays… food, friends, family, and parties, to name a few! In all of that excitement, we...
How are Eczema Herbal Medicines Prepared?
In a previous article, How does TCM customize treatment for eczema? we delved into how we match herbal formulas ingredients to a person’s individual eczema presentation at...