What is Dermatillomania?
When you have a serious skin condition, such as eczema, TSW, psoriasis, and acne, it can be hard to leave your skin alone due to...
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:
Lymph Drainage: What Does it Really Do?
One of the many types of massage therapy you can opt for is something called “lymphatic drainage” massage. What is this, really? And does it...
CASE STUDY: Teen Overcomes Eczema and Fear of TSW
Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) can strike anyone at any age. It’s especially tough on children and teenagers, because it can be difficult to diagnose, and...
What do Nutrition Experts Agree On
Navigating diet advice is hard! There is so much conflicting diet advice out there: Should you go “Keto” and eat more meat and protein? or...
Is a Sauna Good for Your Health and Skin?
How does exposure to heat in a sauna affect your health and skin? Sauna devotees and sauna manufacturers make many claims for the health benefits...
CASE STUDY: Long-Term Solution for Eczema
So many eczema patients find that while drugs and topical steroids may offer temporary relief, they do not or cannot bring real and lasting healing....
The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique
Most people take their breathing for granted as an automatic function that keeps them alive, nothing more. However, ancient cultures saw breath very differently. In...
Manuka Honey: How and Why it Works on Itch
Honey has been used as a natural medicine for centuries and is a home remedy for sore throats, allergies, and the common cold. It’s also...
Mushrooms, Like You, Make Vitamin D from Sunshine
Mushrooms certainly have some haters out there, although we don’t understand why! But for those of us who love them, there’s even more to love...