Today's guest is Olivia Friedman, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Dermatologist, acupuncturist and an herbalist who specializes in working with skin conditions, including eczema and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW).      *In today’s podcast, we covered: How TCM works The amount of time it takes to heal on TCM medicine Whether people experience a healing crisis on TCM Whether it's a myth if TSW patients really flare after eating licorice root - and the science behind it. Why 90% of TCM herbs can be contaminated (and how to choose safe, high quality herbs)   You can find Olivia here at Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions. Links to TCM herb contamination studies: https://www.businessinsider.com/study-reveals-chinese-medicines-contain-trace-amounts-of-toxic-substances-2015-12 https://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/contaminants-found-in-92-of-tcm-herbal-products/   ----------------------- For more eczema tips, follow Abby on: Facebook Instagram YouTube   Want more eczema resources?  Click here for more eczema resources or visit my list of recommended products for eczema! You can also find products to help your skin below: Shop all eczema products Conqueror Dry Skin Soothing Balm Conqueror Eczema Academy group coaching program Eczema eBooks  Calming Bath Treatment  Eczema gloves *Use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off your order here.