TCM and Immunity
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on prevention. In fact, in olden times, TCM practitioners were routinely paid when their patients were healthy and not...
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a proven, effective, centuries-old system of medicine that is especially effective in treating skin conditions.
FAQs: Switching from Cyclosporine to Herbal Medicine
Many eczema patients have been using a class of immunosuppressants called Cyclosporine. Some patients see great results with these drugs but some experience negative side...
How Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Approaches Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW)
Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman speaks to the International Topical Steroird Addiction Network (ITSAN) about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how this ancient medicine can treat modern skin conditions like Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW).
Good News from Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions!
It’s been a busy few months here at Amethyst and now we have three announcements to share. Is there a DOCTOR in the house? Why...
Is Herbal Medicine Safe?
Before I opened my practice, I spent weeks researching herbal companies to examine how they sourced their herbs, what they measured to ensure quality, what...
Eczema/TSW: Why Are Nights So Rough?
If you have eczema or topical steroid withdrawal, nighttime can be tough. Some people notice an increased feeling of warmth that then leads to increased...
Teenage Acne: Moms, Don’t Let It Run Its Course!
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions among people of all age groups, but it can be especially troublesome during the teenage years....
Herbal Medicine: How Long to Heal Eczema?
One of the first questions a new patient will ask is “How long will herbal medicine take to heal my eczema?” This is a very...
What Does Herbal Medicine Taste Like?
When I show patients a typical dosage of herbal medicine, a plastic sachet of vacuum-packed brown colored liquid that looks like a cell phone sized...