The Origins of Traditional Chinese Herbs
Where do the herbs in your TCM herbal medicine formula come from? Choosing the best quality herbs is a study in geography, agriculture, international trade,...
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a proven, effective, centuries-old system of medicine that is especially effective in treating skin conditions.
Why TCM Looks at the Tongue as a Diagnostic Tool
During your first appointment with any traditional Chinese medical (TCM) professional, you’ll be asked to stick out your tongue for an in-depth tongue examination. Why?...
Treatment of Topical Steroid Withdrawal with TCM – Research Article
Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman, along with her colleagues Dr. Peter Lio and Cynhia Hsu, recently published an article in the Journal of Integrative Dermatology. “This...
We Look at Eucrisa® for Eczema
Eucrisa™ (crisaborole) is a topical ointment for adults and children 3 months and older used to treat eczema (atopic dermatitis). It is a non-steroidal topical...
Sea Buckthorn and Your Skin
Sea buckthorn oil is a key ingredient in many over-the-counter hair and skincare products. But what is it? Sea buckthorn oil is extracted from the...
Video/Podcast: Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman on TSW
In this video/podcast, Dr. Olivia appears on the JD Touchette Podcast. The JP Touchette Podcast dives deep into the stories of incredible people, including those...
CASE STUDY: Eczema and a Switch from Dupixent®
Eczema can be stubborn to treat if you’re not addressing the root cause. Here’s a case study of one of our eczema patients who tried...
We Look at Ebglyss® for Eczema
In September of 2024, the FDA approved Ebglyss™ (lebrikizumab-lbkz manufactured by Eli Lily and Company) as a prescription treatment for moderate to severe eczema (atopic...
Video/Podcast: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Eczema
In this video/podcast, Dr. Olivia speaks with Michelle Mills, the Eczema Coach, on her Empowered Eczema podcast. She explains how TCM treats each patient based...