How do Herbal Medicines Affect Your Liver?
A healthy liver is a foundation for good health. That’s why during your annual physical, your doctor will check your blood labs for your levels...
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a proven, effective, centuries-old system of medicine that is especially effective in treating skin conditions.
Success Story: Healing TSW Lets a Kid be a Kid
A serious skin condition like topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) can certainly reduce the quality of life for adults, but even more so for children. Pediatric...
Video/Podcast: Dr. Olivia on TSW Treatment Research
Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman joins host Jennifer Fugo on the Healthy Skin Show to talk about effectively treating Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). Dr. Olivia breaks...
Replenishing Energy and Discovering Purpose
Podcast host Philip Fornaro and Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman explore the building blocks of radiant energy and health. Dr. Olivia explains how our career mindset,...
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,...
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...