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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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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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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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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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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Spring, for me, is the most beautiful time of year. Longer warmer days, flowers in blossom, green leaves emerging, insects buzzing, birds chirping - it is all so beautiful. However,…
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