Topical Indigo: Science Rediscovers a TCM Gem
Indigo is the word we use to describe a deep, rich color of blue. Yet Indigo actually refers to the plant known as indigofera tinctoria,...
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a proven, effective, centuries-old system of medicine that is especially effective in treating skin conditions.
Integrative Dermatology: When East Meets West
This article, written by Dr. Matthew Willett, MD, summarizes key points made by Dr. Olivia at the 2020 Integrative Dermatology Symposium. Read the Full...
Webinar: Get the Facts–TCM & Eczema
Dr. Olivia talks about how Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches eczema at the 2020 National Eczema Association Virtual Expo. Go to the Webinar
Podcast: How TCM Can Help TSW
Topical Steroid Withdrawal is becoming more well known, but many Western medicine practitioners don’t adequately recognize or treat it. Listen to this informative podcast, featuring...
Is Gan Cao (Licorice) Safe for Treating Topical Steroid Withdrawal?
In this article, Dr. Olivia examines whether or not licorice root is a steroid, how its bio constituents affect the body and concludes how patients...
TSW: When Should I Start Herbal Medicine?
Many Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) patients wonder, “When should I try herbal medicine? Is it good for the beginning stages of TSW? When it’s flaring? ...
TSW: How Are Herbal Medicines Prepared?
In a previous article, Uniqueness: Why it Matters in TSW and TCM, we delved into how we match herbal formulas ingredients to a person’s individual...
Approaching TSW thru Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Even though we think of TSW as a modern condition that’s been on the rise since the advent of steroids, the Chinese documented symptoms of...
Psoriasis: When’s the Right Time to Start Herbal Medicine?
Many Psoriasis patients wonder, “When should I try herbal medicine? Is it good for the beginning stages of Psoriasis? After it’s been going on for...