What is Wind and Why Does it Matter?
Wind is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dermatology that describes the modern medical term, pruritis or itch. It’s called Wind because thousands...
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a proven, effective, centuries-old system of medicine that is especially effective in treating skin conditions.
FAQs: Switching from Dupixent® (dupilumab) to Herbal Medicine
Many eczema patients have been using the new biologic, Dupixent® (dupilumab). Some patients see great results with these drugs but some experience negative side effects. ...
How are Eczema Herbal Medicines Prepared?
In a previous article, How does TCM customize treatment for eczema? we delved into how we match herbal formulas ingredients to a person’s individual eczema presentation at...
How Does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Approach Eczema?
Recently, I was invited to the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center to speak about how Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches Eczema. Many people asked me if I...
How Does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Customize Treatment for Eczema?
In our last article, How Does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Approach Eczema? we learned that TCM differentiates each patient’s eczema presentation using terms like HEAT, DAMP, WIND,...
Eczema: How Chinese and Western Medicine Differ
This June, I had the opportunity to attend the 2018 National Eczema Association Expo where I met 400 patients living with eczema, a bevy of...
What is RCMDerm and Why This is Important to You?
I have some exciting news to share; I just earned a place on the Register of Chinese Medicine Dermatology (RCMDerm). The RCMDerm is an internationally...
The Five Flowers of Herbal Medicine
As April showers lead to May flowers, I thought it would be appropriate to write about the Five Flowers of Herbal Medicine which are famous...
How to Celebrate Chinese New Year For Optimum Health and Prosperity
Chinese New Year typically begins when the new moon rises between the end of January and the end of February. It lasts 15 days until...