{"podcast":{"title":"Chinese Medicine in the Modern World","slug":"chinese-medicine-in-the-modern-world-7599403","podcast_index_feed_id":7599403,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/chinese-medicine-in-the-modern-world/","website_url":"https://drcmolik.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6bf0fc6d-df73-4955-b218-fd74e52c168c/chinese-medicine-1.jpg","author":"Dr. Kelly Cmolik","episode_count":9,"summary":"Join Dr. Kelly Cmolik, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as she explores how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) address today’s toughest health challenges—including chronic inflammation, autoimmune disease, gut dysfunction (IBS, SIBO, leaky gut), hormonal imbalance, and skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and acne. With 20+ years of clinical experience, Dr. Cmolik blends ancient wisdom with integrative, evidence-informed medicine to reveal root-cause patterns, microbiome and immune health, mind-body connections, and natural treatment strategies that work when conventional medicine falls short. Smart, modern, and deeply practical—this is holistic, whole-body healing through the lens of TCM.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T02:20:37.281885+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chinese-medicine-in-the-modern-world-7599403"},"episode":{"title":"Psoriasis Explained: Root Causes of Chronic Skin Inflammation","slug":"psoriasis-explained-root-causes-of-chronic-skin-inflammation","published_at":"2026-04-07T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chinese-medicine-in-the-modern-world-7599403/psoriasis-explained-root-causes-of-chronic-skin-inflammation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chinese-medicine-in-the-modern-world-7599403","url":"https://drcmolik.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8f9c54af-fb49-414d-88a8-84d9dbbf6457.mp3","summary":"Psoriasis, dry scaly skin, flare-ups, itching, redness — this isn’t just a skin issue. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune condition that goes far beyond the surface of the skin. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cmolik breaks down the root causes of psoriasis, why it develops, and why conventional treatments often fail to create long-term results. If you struggle with psoriasis, chronic skin inflammation, autoimmune symptoms, or recurring flare-ups, this episode explores what may actually be driving your condition — including immune dysregulation, liver health, gut function, and systemic inflammation. Because psoriasis isn’t just about the skin — it’s about what’s happening inside the body. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • What psoriasis is (chronic inflammatory autoimmune skin condition) • Why psoriasis is not just a skin issue • Why steroid creams, immunosuppressants, and biologics don’t address the root cause • Chinese Medicine patterns like blood heat, blood stasis, and blood dryness • The connection between psoriasis, inflammation, liver health, and digestion • The three-phase treatment approach: clearing, rebalancing, and tonifying • Why chronic inflammation impacts long-term health (heart, liver, immune system) • How internal imbalances show up on the skin Key Takeaway Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory condition — not just a surface-level skin problem. Long-term improvement comes from addressing internal imbalances, not just suppressing symptoms. Work With Dr. Kelly Cmolik Website: https://drcmolik.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkellycmolik Book a Consultation: https://drcmolik.janeapp.com/#staff_member/10 Share This Episode If you or someone you love struggles with psoriasis, autoimmune disease, or chronic skin conditions, share this episod…","meta_description":"Psoriasis, dry scaly skin, flare-ups, itching, redness — this isn’t just a skin issue. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune condition that goes…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1387,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chinese-medicine-in-the-modern-world-7599403/episodes/psoriasis-explained-root-causes-of-chronic-skin-inflammation/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chinese-medicine-in-the-modern-world-7599403/psoriasis-explained-root-causes-of-chronic-skin-inflammation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}