What Having Shingles Felt Like and How I Treated It
I am currently recovering from an outbreak of shingles. As you learned in my previous post, shingles is the common name for the condition that results from a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus. Ten days ago, the virus that had been lying dormant in my left 5th cranial nerve since I contracted chicken pox at age 8, became active again. Have I really been that stressed? I didn’t think so, but apparently my immune system was taxed enough to let its guard down against the herpes zoster army that subsequently attacked my ophthalmic nerve.
Shingles Part II: TCM Differentiation and Treatment
[Caution for my readers: The information in this post is intended for healthcare practitioners. Do not attempt to administer any of the suggested medicinals or supplements to yourself at the doses suggested here. Not all of the substances mentioned here are safe for every patient and they should only be prescribed by licensed practitioners.]
Atopic Eczema – When Can I Stop Herbal Treatment?
Someone who has suffered atopic eczema since childhood recently contacted me with a great question. Surely many of you have wondered the same thing, so I am sharing my answer here.
Chinese Medicine Dermatology: I Will Never Stop Learning For You
If you have followed me on social media at all through recent years, you already know my dedication to my patients and to Chinese Medicine Dermatology. I strive to be the best practitioner of Chinese Medicine I can possibly be. I want to offer the best diagnostic and treatment skills to my patients. When I formulate topical products, I want to craft the best natural skin care products for my customers/patients/other practitioners. As an educator, I want to level-up the way Chinese Medicine is practiced and perceived in the United States. I will never stop learning for you.