Dr. Olivia on “Eczema Outloud”
The National Eczema Association’s “Eczema Outloud” podcast features Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman on the March 30, 2023, episode titled: “A Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner Explains...
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a proven, effective, centuries-old system of medicine that is especially effective in treating skin conditions.
Chi: Your Body’s Inner Healer
All Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including acupuncture and herbal medicine, is based on the concept of the invisible life force in our body, called “Chi”...
Clues from the Chinese Body Clock
You’ve most likely heard of the Chinese zodiac, and maybe you even know your Chinese animal year. While we typically read the characteristics of each...
We Look at New Psoriasis Medication – SOTYKTU®
The FDA approved the new prescription treatment for Psoriasis, Sotyktu®, in September of 2022. Produced by Bristol Meyers Squibb, Sotyktu® is an oral medication, taken...
Combining Acupuncture with Herbal Medicine for Skin Health
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has multiple modes of treatment, but its main tools are herbal medicine and acupuncture. For those seeking to heal a chronic...
FAQ: Switching from Skyrizi® to Herbal Medicine
A new prescription medication Skyrizi® was approved for patients with plaque psoriasis in April 2019. However, some patients may experience negative side effects. Others may...
“How TCM is Helping TSW Patients” – Alt Health Show
“How Traditional Chinese Medicine is Helping Topical Steroid Withdrawal Patients”- June 8, 2022 Australian host Jordan Hendey, who is a TSW patient of Dr. Olivia...
Seasonal Wisdom for Summer Skin
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summertime is the time of maximum “yang.” Yang is a force that is expansive, warm, open, and reaching outward. Yang can...
The Spring Season: What Chinese Medicine Says
Spring brings gentle rain, warmer weather, new growth of plants, green leaves and buds on trees. The natural world is shaking off the chill and...