Best Skin: Ingredients to Avoid in Your Daily Products
Every day, we apply as many as ten personal care products to our bodies. On average, that’s exposure to 126 different ingredients a day. Interestingly,...
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:
Eczema: How Chinese and Western Medicine Differ
This June, I had the opportunity to attend the 2018 National Eczema Association Expo where I met 400 patients living with eczema, a bevy of...
What is RCMDerm and Why This is Important to You?
I have some exciting news to share; I just earned a place on the Register of Chinese Medicine Dermatology (RCMDerm). The RCMDerm is an internationally...
The Five Flowers of Herbal Medicine
As April showers lead to May flowers, I thought it would be appropriate to write about the Five Flowers of Herbal Medicine which are famous...
How to Celebrate Chinese New Year For Optimum Health and Prosperity
Chinese New Year typically begins when the new moon rises between the end of January and the end of February. It lasts 15 days until...
The 10 Best Food Strategies for Great Skin
It’s a new year and many of us have resolved to eat more healthfully in 2018. Here is a list of strategies that will help...
Keeping Skin Clear During Holiday Cheer
It’s December and the holiday parties are on! Who doesn’t enjoy a little liquid merriment during this festive time of year? So, before you head...
Rosy Holiday Cheeks…or Rosacea?
The holidays are around the corner which mean heightened emotions (for better or worse!), flowing libations and possibly vacations to far-away places. For most of...
11 Skin Tips: Transitioning to Fall
During the summer months, our skin care is focused on sun protection and oil control. Now that the crisp, cool autumn air is here, it’s...