In this episode, host Dr. Kelly Cmolik explores why eczema is so often misunderstood and why conventional treatments like topical steroid creams frequently fail to provide lasting relief. Rather than viewing eczema as a surface-level skin issue, Dr. Kelly explains how Chinese medicine understands eczema as a systemic inflammatory condition with internal drivers.

This episode breaks down why eczema rates have risen so dramatically, the risks of long-term symptom suppression, and what a truly holistic treatment approach looks like.

1. What eczema actually is — and why prevalence is rising
2. Why steroid creams can lead to long-term skin and immune complications
3. Common types of eczema and why treatment must be individualized
4. How Chinese medicine identifies internal patterns behind chronic inflammation
5. The role of bacteria, toxins, and environmental exposure in persistent eczema
6. Why diet and elimination alone are rarely enough
7. How to safely approach reducing reliance on steroid treatments

1. Anyone living with chronic or recurring eczema
2. People who feel stuck cycling through steroid creams
3. Parents of children with eczema
4. Those curious about Chinese medicine or holistic approaches to inflammatory skin conditions
5. Anyone wanting to understand the root causes of eczema rather than just managing flares

Eczema is rarely just a skin problem. Lasting improvement requires addressing internal inflammation, immune dysfunction, and environmental load, not simply suppressing symptoms on the skin.

Learn more about Dr. Kelly’s work, education, and programs:

Website: drcmolik.com

Instagram: @drkellycmolik

IBS, IBD & Ulcerative Colitis are exploding—and most people are being misdiagnosed, misunderstood, or dismissed. In this first episode, Dr. Kelly Cmolik breaks down what’s really driving chronic gut symptoms and why Chinese Medicine sees what Western medicine often can’t.

You’ll learn why gut disease is rising, why younger patients are struggling with inflammation, diarrhea, constipation, and mucosal damage, and why skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, acne, and rosacea are almost always rooted in the gut.

Dr. Cmolik explains:

• The real difference between IBS, IBD, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn’s
• Why IBS isn’t a diagnosis—it’s a bucket
• The TCM patterns behind gut disease (Damp-Heat, Cold-Damp, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Liver Qi Stagnation, Food Stagnation, viral layers, and more)
• How two people with the same diagnosis can have completely different root causes
• Why her perspective on functional testing has evolved—and when it’s actually helpful
• What true gut healing looks like using herbs, terrain resets, microbiome support, immune repair, and nervous system work
• The biggest mistakes people make when trying to heal their gut on their own
• Case stories showing how quickly symptoms can shift when you treat the pattern—not the label

If you’ve been living with unexplained gut issues, autoimmune symptoms, or flares no one can explain, this episode will reshape how you understand your body.

Work with Dr. Kelly:

👉 https://www.drcmolik.com

Follow Dr. Kelly on Instagram:

👉 https://www.instagram.com/drkellycmolik

Learn more about her clinic & programs:

👉 https://www.drcmolik.com/services

Welcome to Chinese Medicine in the Modern World, a podcast that explores how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help us navigate today’s most complex and confusing health challenges. Hosted by Dr. Kelly Cmolik, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, this show bridges ancient medical wisdom with modern science to help listeners understand their bodies, uncover root causes, and find real solutions when conventional medicine falls short.

With more than 20 years of advanced clinical experience, Dr. Cmolik specializes in treating chronic inflammation, stubborn skin conditions, gut dysfunction, allergies, and autoimmune disease. Her integrated background—working alongside ER physicians, family doctors, functional medicine clinicians, and naturopathic practitioners—offers a rare and grounded perspective on where our healthcare system succeeds and where patients often get left behind.

In this trailer, Dr. Cmolik shares the mission behind the podcast:

• to make Traditional Chinese Medicine accessible and relevant
• to explain how TCM approaches chronic symptoms differently
• to uncover the root causes behind common conditions
• to empower listeners with evidence-informed, practical strategies
• to bring thoughtful conversations that combine ancient frameworks with modern clinical insight

This podcast is for you if:

• you're dealing with chronic, unexplained, or inflammatory symptoms
• you struggle with digestive issues, skin problems, or autoimmune concerns
• you’re curious about holistic medicine and how it complements Western care
• you want to understand your body and health on a deeper, more connected level
• you're looking for grounded, practical guidance—not quick fixes

Each episode will unpack how TCM continues to evolve in today’s world, offering effective tools for healing, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.

✨ Connect with Dr. Kelly:

Website: drcmolik.com

Instagram: @drkellycmolik

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