"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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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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While creams containing steroids for the relief of eczema and psoriasis can be an important remedy to bring about rapid improvement of ones symptoms, many physicians will agree that the…
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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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Something I truly love about Chinese medical theory is that the mind and body are not separated from one another. In fact most diseases are often seen to be from…
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I recently had a short article printed in the health action network society magazine on the treatment of psoriasis using Chinese herbal medicine. You may have a read of the article…
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Modern medical science is largely based on isolating chemicals from plants, or animals, with the belief that the so called "active chemical compound" within the herb will work better than…
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Psoriasis is a virulent, stubborn, disease for which western medicine claims no cure. The majority of people with it end up on a life long management program consisting of steroid…
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Being a Doctor specializing in the natural treatment of skin disease is not an easy job. Many conditions are stubborn and may not respond the way we want them to,…
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