Peppermint plant in Dr. Erikson's garden. When used correctly, herbal medicines to stop itching can be extremely powerful. In this article I will discuss herbs with an acrid and aromatic…
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Hi everyone, I was recently interviewed by Michael Max of Everyday Acupuncture on the Chinese medicine treatment of skin disease. I think there is some useful ideas presented in the talk and I encourage…
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In Chinese medicine, herbal medicines are combined together to create a custom mix of ingredients designed specifically for a patient's needs. They may contain as few as 2 ingredients, or as many as…
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When it comes to health, our digestion takes centre stage. Through the process of breaking down the food and drinks we consume, valuable nutrients are absorbed and things like excessive…
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Since the 1970’s the rates of atopic eczema, once considered a rare itchy skin disease, have risen by over 300%. Ultimately, this means a lot more households are having to…
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My psoriasis started very suddenly at the age of 58. Within two weeks I had my whole upper body covered with red psoriasis marks – my back, stomach, chest, hands…
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I went to Dr Erikson in September 2013 with acute eruptions on my skin that had been diagnosed for several years as psoriasis, which turned out to be a totally…
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Cigarette smoking is bad for our health. Period. We all know that smoking can lead to such terrible tragedies as lung cancer, stroke and heart attack, making smoking one of…
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Many of you use herbal medicines for help with a wide variety of health issues; from digestive support to the alleviation of intensely itchy eczema. This is good, and is…
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Have you ever wondered just how powerful herbal medicines really are, as in, 'What can a plant, say much like the one growing in my garden, really do to help…
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