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...
Do Liver Cleanses Work?
“Liver cleanses” are a popular product at health food stores and through online health entrepreneurs. The theory behind all of them is that disease or...
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”...
CASE STUDY: The Right TSW Approach
The Situation Ashley*, like many of our patients, had great success with topical steroids – that is, at first. “In April of 2020, a stress...
CASE STUDY: Eczema Answer Found
We specialize in treating patients with eczema. That’s why it’s so gratifying to work with patients like Mykha who respond so well to herbal medicine....
CASE STUDY: Tried Everything for Eczema
Some of our eczema patients have exhausted every treatment that their previous doctors could offer and still have stubborn symptoms. They are often surprised when...
CASE STUDY: Choosing TCM Over Steroids for Eczema
Many eczema patients are used to using steroids to treat their condition. However, it’s clear that continual reliance on steroids not only presents the possibility...
TCM Herbs: Peony Root and Bark (Chi Shao, Bai Shao, Mu Dan Pi)
Spring is when one of the potent herbs in traditional Chinese medicine begins to bloom. You may even have a version of this plant in...
The Magic of Traditional Chinese Medicine
In this April 2022 article featured on atopicdermatitis.net, a former patient of Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman shares the story of her eczema healing journey. “TCM...