The Power of Movement
Our bodies were designed to move. Movement is like a nutrient, supporting every cell, every tissue, and every organ function to maintain optimal health. It’s...
Holiday, travel, and self-care tips to keep you feeling your best year-round from Dr. Olivia and Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions.
Dr. Olivia Shares 4-7-8 Breathing Technique
In this article by the National Eczema Association, Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman shares tips on using the 4-7-8 breathing method that originated in Pranayama Yoga...
How to Pick a Bathing Suit that Protects Your Skin
It can be a tough choice on a sunny day whether to go to the beach or a swimming pool, but another choice is what...
Does Balsamic Vinegar Have Health Benefits?
If you are looking for a tangy, sweet, robust flavor punch to add to a salad, marinade, or cooked vegetable, balsamic vinegar is a great...
The Connection Between Stress and Eczema – Audio
Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman was the featured guest for the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center’s November 2023 meeting. Here presentation spoke to the relationship between stress...
How Does Meditation Help Our Skin?
If you have a chronic skin condition and have been putting off starting a meditation practice, here is information that might change your mind. There...
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...
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...
What Your Skin Needs in Winter
Welcome to winter and its special beauty and calm. What does winter mean for your skin health? Let’s take a look at what changes many...