"That unbearable itch... I can't take it any longer! I have to give in... I have to scratch!" Sound familiar? Well, itchy skin disorders are among the most agonizing experiences…
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Chinese medicine has treated the complexities of skin disease for literally thousands of years, and the practice of dermatology may in fact be one of its oldest specialties. In the Zhou…
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The human body is a masterpiece. Beautiful beyond words. Limitless in its expression. For thousands of years artists have been inspired to recreate the intricacies of the human body through…
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While the glossy ads with promises to cure every skin disease under the sun sound promising, they are usually nothing more than a bandaid. Whether it is a steroidal based cream…
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Many of us have dry skin, an obvious consequence of our environment, lifestyle and genetics. By learning to moisturize and protect oneself, dry skin becomes completely non-problematic. If left un-checked…
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There is a saying in Chinese called yang shen, which quite literally means to "nourish life". This is associated with the prevention of disease through eating well, exercising well, thinking…
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This past week I had Jason of Urban Grove tree care and consulting come to my home and remove a very large cedar tree that was looking more and more dangerous,…
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As we age, a fact of life that all of us have to inevitably face (yes even me), our skin will go through many changes. Moles, sunspots, growths and pigment…
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If you have been sitting on the fence, wondering whether herbal medicine is the right way for you or not, you may find interest in a recent study which showed…
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People often ask me what the best way is to prevent disease and I always tell them, "eat well, stay active and, very importantly, get a good nights sleep". We…
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