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...
