Teenage Acne: Moms, Don’t Let It Run Its Course!
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions among people of all age groups, but it can be especially troublesome during the teenage years....
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:
Herbal Medicine: How Long to Heal Eczema?
One of the first questions a new patient will ask is “How long will herbal medicine take to heal my eczema?” This is a very...
Sleep: Why it’s Important for Healthy Skin
Have you ever been tempted to cancel plans because you need your beauty sleep? Well, it turns out that beauty sleep is a real thing!...
CASE STUDY: Eczema Swelling and Herbal Medicine
Situation Natasha came to Amethyst after an eczema flare. Her face had swelled beyond recognition. A year ago she started getting itchy and severely swollen...
What Does Herbal Medicine Taste Like?
When I show patients a typical dosage of herbal medicine, a plastic sachet of vacuum-packed brown colored liquid that looks like a cell phone sized...
CASE STUDY: Treating Contact Dermatitis with Herbal Medicine
Situation After playing outside with his granddaughter, John* noticed red bumps around his left ear. At first, he tried to self treat with essential oils...
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....
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...