Acupuncture and Herbs for Skin Conditions

Many types of skin conditions can be aggravated by the heat and humidity of late summer. Most people don’t think of acupuncture for managing skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, acne, and heat rash; but Chinese medicine can be very effective at treating these conditions. Treatment, whether acupuncture or herbs, works on two levels. … Read more

Herbs and Acupuncture for Poison Ivy

One of the hazards of summer is poison ivy. Poison ivy loves to grow at the border between open space and trees; it is found in this area along wooded paths, around lakes, and at the edges of yards and highways. Poison ivy rash is caused by an allergic reaction to the oils on its … Read more