The view from the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego At the beginning of October, I spent a glorious week on Coronado Island, within the big bay of San Diego,…
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I have often recommend that people with hand eczema, such as pompholox eczema, should avoid washing their hands with strong soaps and hand sanitizers. The chemicals in these products can…
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Hi everyone, At the beginning of October I will be participating in this years Integrative Dermatology Symposium (IDS) and I am really looking forward to the experience. There will be…
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On Wednesday, Feb 27, I had the fortune to be interviewed by Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov, MD, a professor of Dermatology at the University of Miami, on the Traditional Chinese medicine…
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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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