Case Study: Scalp & Facial Psoriasis
SITUATION Roger had scalp and facial psoriasis for 13 years. At first, it appeared on his scalp and seemed like dandruff. So, he just ignored...
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? ...
CASE STUDY: NODULAR ACNE and HERBAL MEDICINE
SITUATION Lizza* had nodular and cystic acne, a severe form of acne that is very hard to clear up with most western treatments because it...
TSW: How Are Herbal Medicines Prepared?
In a previous article, How does TCM customize treatment for TSW? we delved into how we match herbal formulas ingredients to a person’s individual TSW presentation at...
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...
Case Study: Teenage Cystic Acne
SITUATION Jennifer began getting cystic acne breakouts on her face and back when she turned 14 years old. Her family preferred using natural methods to...
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...
Psoriasis: What’s the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Approach?
Even though we think of psoriasis as a modern condition that’s been on the rise since the industrial age, the Chinese documented psoriasis conditions over...