Winter Survival Guide for Psoriasis
Many people look forward to the cooler months of autumn and winter, with their crisp, cool air bringing relief from summer’s heat and humidity. However, those who suffer from psoriasis may not be so happy...
Category: Skin Disorder
Does Vaccine Makes Eczema Worse?
AAD reported in an interview with Amy S. Paller, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist, “Vaccination do NOT cause eczema, and we (Dermatologists) very much encourage and insist individuals who have eczema get vaccinated. This is...
Herbal Psoriasis Treatment
Are you looking for a product, to treat psoriasis, which is harmless to your skin? We acknowledge that Psoriasis can be really irritating and frustrating. The itching and burning combined with those scars and...
Meet Dr. Merry Li
An interview with Dr. Merry Li, OMD, L.Ac. TD: Thank you very much for speaking with me today. Can you please tell us how long you have been in practice? Dr. Li: I graduated...
Green Tea: Nature’s Solution to Problem Skin
Tea, also known by its botanical name, camellia sinensis, is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. According to legend, in 2732 B.C. Emperor Shen Nong accidentally discovered tea when leaves...
Natural, Effective Solutions for Springtime Skin Allergies
During the long, cold months of winter, it is normal for all of your body’s systems to slow down. This includes the function of your skin – your body’s largest organ. When your skin’s...
Spring is the Best Time to Renew and Detoxify Your Body
This year, Chinese New Year falls on Friday, February 16. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, New Year’s Day is also officially the start of Spring. Springtime is a time of expansion, new life,...
Understanding Melasma from a Chinese Medicine Perspective
Melasma is a common skin condition in which dark patches appear on the skin, most commonly on the cheeks, bridge of the nose, forehead, upper lip, and chin – areas of the face that...
Happy Spring – Flowers, Sunshine….. and Allergies!
Springtime is a time to enjoy new growth after a long winter – flowers blooming, tender leaves sprouting in the trees. Unfortunately for some, Spring can also bring on miserable allergy symptoms. Allergies are...
Management of Dermatitis from a Chinese Medicine Perspective
What is dermatitis? In medical terms, ‘derm’ refers to the skin, and ‘-itis’ simply means that something is inflamed. So dermatitis is literally ‘inflammation of the skin.’ This is a very broad term that...
Why Chinese Herbal Medicine is Better than Topical Steroids for Children’s Eczema
According to the National Eczema Association, the prevalence of eczema in children in the U.S. is 10.7%. So, that’s basically 1 in 10 kids who have eczema – that’s a lot of kids, and...
Self-Care Tips for Vitiligo Patients
Vitiligo is one among many autoimmune disorders. With an autoimmune disorder, the immune system has become confused. It sees the healthy tissue of the body as a foreign substance that it must protect you...
Vitamin C – A Possible Non-Prescription Option to Treat Heart Disease?
In line with the previous post on how sugar contributes to heart disease by causing inflammation in the arteries, there is yet another perspective on how to avoid and ultimately heal heart disease naturally –...
The Benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a vast and comprehensive medical system that was first developed in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago. There are several different therapies that comprise this complex and beautiful system....
The 5 Elements of Chinese Medicine – Earth
This is the final segment of the 5 Elements series – Earth. Unlike the other 4 elements of Chinese medicine (Wood, Fire, Metal and Water), the Earth element does not have its own unique...
Vitamin D – Do You Need to Supplement?
Before taking any type of health supplements, even before taking a prescription drug, a healthy diet is the foundation of optimal health. However, even if you have a good diet, many factors prevent us from getting all...
Tai Chi for Health
Tai Chi Chuan (or Tai Chi) is a Chinese martial art practiced for both its defensive and health benefits. The name Tai Chi Chuan translates as “supreme ultimate fist.” Its origins stem from the...
EcDermaid Face and Body Spray: How Does it Work?
The EcDermaid Face and Body Spray provides fast and long term relief from symptoms of itching, redness, and dryness associated with eczema or dermatitis. It is designed for ultra sensitive skin, such as that...
Herbal Spotlight: The Amazing Power of Ginseng Root
Ginseng, or ren shen as it is called in Mandarin Chinese, is an herb with many amazing properties. There are many different types of ginseng found in various locations throughout the world, mainly in...
A Natural Remedy from the Dead Sea – Beneficial Mineral Salts
A Natural Remedy from the Dead Sea – Beneficial Mineral Salts The Dead Sea is an inland sea located in the Middle East, bordering the countries of Jordan, Palestine and Israel, 1280 feet below...
Herbal Spotlight: Psoralea (bu gu zhi) – A Treatment for Vitiligo
Herbal Spotlight: Psoralea (bu gu zhi) – A Treatment for Vitiligo What is vitiligo? Vitiligo (pronounced vit-ill-EYE-go) is a skin disorder that causes the loss of normal skin color in spots or patches. It...
Eczema and the Atopic Triad
What Is Eczema? Eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common condition that causes redness, extreme itching, scaling, flaking, and sometimes leaking of fluid from the skin. It may also be associated with frequent...
Steroids Or Chinese Herbal Medicine for Inflammation: What’s the Difference?
Inflammation has been in the news quite a bit lately. It has both positive and negative effects on health. Under normal circumstances, inflammation is a necessary and important function of the body. It is...
Dietary Therapy: An Introduction to Chinese Food Energetics
There is a well-known quote by the ancient Greek physician, Hippocrates: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” The ancient Chinese doctors were well aware of this concept, even before Hippocrates....
How Your Skin Works
Our body’s skin is a complex organ with several functions. It consists of three layers (the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis) which protect our body against injury and disease. It is important to know the...
Autoimmune Disorders and Chinese Herbal Medicine
Our bodies have many amazing types of defense mechanisms that work together to protect us from anything coming from the outside that may be a threat. They are constantly defending us against bacteria,...
‘Wind-Heat’ in Skin Disorders
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a skin rash that is red and itchy is a manifestation of what is known as ‘wind-heat.’ The wind aspect is the itching part, and the redness and inflammation...
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Skin’s Health
The largest organ in our body is the skin; the barrier that comes in contact with the world. The skin holds our bodily fluids in place in order to prevent dehydration, and also keeps...
Psoriasis care in winter
Winter is coming. Most of people with psoriasis the condition could get worse or have some flare-ups in the winter. Here are some tips for the psoriasis maintenance. Stay away from alcohol, hot spicy...
How to take care of dry skin in winter time
Add moisture to the air with humidifiers or a pan of water set atop the radiator. In the shower or bath, use water that’s lukewarm instead of hot. Hot water can further dry the...
What’s the difference between petroleum jelly, moisturizing oils and lotion?
Most of moisturizer helps attract water to the skin and seal it in; or prevent skin from losing water by coating it with a thick, impermeable layer. Petroleum jelly and moisturizing oils contain no...
How to take care of acne-prone skin:
Wash gently with pH-balanced sensitive-skin cleanser and warm, not hot water. Use your hands, not a washcloth to wash your face. Scrubbing with a washcloth can make inflammation worse. Wash your face no more...
