My mid-twenties daughter is still experiencing acne and is really wanting to rid herself of it. I have been looking at Chinese formulas for acne. I’ve seen some possibilities but I don’t have any knowledge in this area. Do you have any recommendations?
Thank you,Barbara
Dear Barbara,
It is hard to say for sure as acne is usually a multi-causational problem. I have had good success with an external linament for acne made by Blue Poppy Herbs. There are many potential herb formulas to take internally that could, help depending on her other symptoms. If she has some PMS, particularly with irritability, frustration, or anger, and perhaps breast tenderness, the formula Jia Wei Xiao Yao San is a very easy formula to find and very safe to use. There are also Margarite Acne Pills as generic treatment, but these are a little harder to find, and less safe for long term use.
Be Happy!
Dr. John Nieters, L.Ac. DAOM
Hi John-
I have met a 91 year old man, former professor, famous author and brave warrior. The skin on the back of his hands and one leg is purple, striated and patchy purple colors. Why? What simple things can be done to help this?
Please let me know if you have experience treating male BPH / prostate / urine retention issues.
Happy New Year! I have been feeling under the weather for a awhile and wanted to check-in with you. I got sick probably around the 21st of dec. starting with a sore throat which felt like it was lodged on my gag reflex. I took a lot of yin chiao (I think i took 9 tablets the 1st day and then tapered it off as the symptoms got better). By the first night it was mainly just congestion and then I lost my voice for 5 days or so but no pain which was great! I felt pretty much cured by the 28th or so but rested a bunch between the 27th – 31st. I went out on New Year’s eve but was home a little early because my stomach was hurting. I think the alcohol irritated my stomach and I ended up vomiting even though I never felt intoxicated through the night. I felt fine for the next couple of days but gradually I noticed that I was a little queasy, not all the time, more so after meals. I also started having a flare up with my ulcerative colitis so I thought that was probably the cause (although in the past, I don’t remember having that symptom). I planned on making a visit to you and in the meantime took some of the UC herbs you had for me and was being more consistent with the enzymes, probiotics, and trying to eat fermented foods. The flare-up seems to be almost healed as of now. The nausea has been getting worse though, especially after eating and being in the car but I’ve been notably nauseous all day today.
