Skin Formulas Comparison
This easy chart shows 10 skin formulas and how to use them including pin yin name, alternate name, functions, indications, typical tongue and pulse, and the ingredients so you can...
Yvonne Lau |
Articles
Skin Formulas Comparison
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Seasonal Skin “Allergies” and the Search for Balance
While true allergic skin reactions certainly exist, many seasonal skin flares are not considered to be allergic in the same way that hay fever is. Instead, they often reflect the...
David Heron |
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A Chat About Yin & Yang in TCM (Part 2)
Yvonne Lau and Dr. Skye Sturgeon return for a chat about the ancient dualism of Yin and Yang and how it governs everything from physical structure of organs to the...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Cang Er Zi: A Surprisingly Inspiring Herb
Cang er zi is a popular topic in Chinese literature and poems. Learn about the fun history of this herb, also known as the spiny Cocklebur, known for dispersing Wind...
Yvonne Lau |
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Seasonal Nasal & Phlegm Formulas Comparison
Explore 11 formulas that address seasonal nasal and phlegm challenges. This comparison chart will help you quickly and easily compare formulas, their functions, indications, and ingredients.
Yvonne Lau |
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Chinese New Year Holiday Traditions
The Spring Festival is celebrated for 15 days, complete with activities, superstitions, gatherings and festivals. It is an ancient holiday which has developed over eons and while many customs are...
Yvonne Lau |
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Predictions for 2026 Year of the Yang Fire Horse
Happy New Year! This year brings us the Year of the Yang Fire Horse, sometimes also referred to as the Red, or Crimson Horse. Lunar New Year this year is...
Wendy Goldman |
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Gui Pi Tang: A Formula for Settling the Mind
While Gui Pi Wan/ Return the Spleen Formula may be used for Qi and Blood deficiency, it is intended for other aspects of the Spleen’s function. Its Calming the Shen...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Preparing for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, traditionally called Chūn Jié 春節 or “Spring Festival” is the most important holiday in Chinese culture. 15 days long, it is a celebration of the renewal of...
Yvonne Lau |
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A Chat About Yin & Yang (Part 1)
In our continuing Chat series, Dr. Skye Sturgeon and Yvonne Lau return to talk about Yin & Yang: The This and That and the inherent duality in the way that...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Nutritional Therapy in TCM
Chinese dietary therapy is a popular sub-category in traditional Chinese medicine, and as Mayway has published many recipes over the years, we thought that it would be useful and fun...
Yvonne Lau |
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Lichun (Beginning of Spring): Clinical Reflections on Seasonal Transition
Lichun, based on the solar cycle, usually falls on the 3rd, 4th or 5th of February, and in 2026 begins on February 4, whereby spring officially starts and lasts for...
Yvonne Lau |
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