Zhi Bai Di Huang Tang for Hot Flashes
Menopause is the phase in a woman’s life during which she transitions from a reproductive to a non-reproductive stage. Literally, the word is used to indicate the permanent cessation of...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Zhi Bai Di Huang Tang for Hot Flashes
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Navigating Menopausal Brain Changes
Menopause is a major life transition, and it is important to consider this shift in the years preceding the cessation of menses, as well as during the post-menopausal years, as...
Denise Cicuto, L.Ac. |
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Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Blood Stasis is a complex TCM pattern where circulation becomes impaired, leading to fixed pain, clots, and deeper systemic issues. This article explores its causes, signs, and how stagnation of...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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A Chat About Blood: Pathology of Blood
Yvonne Lau, President of Mayway Herbs and Dr. Skye Sturgeon continue to explore Blood pathology in TCM, focusing on deficiency and stagnation and how they present in the body. Learn...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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San Qi: The Other Ginseng
Notoginseng is one of several herbs in the Chinese Materia Medica that is revered as Jīn bù huàn 金不換 or ‘Worth more than gold’. That is, the herb is priceless...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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A Chat About Blood in TCM - Part 1
Yvonne Lau, President of Mayway Herbs and Dr. Skye Sturgeon take a closer look at Blood in TCM, one of the few concepts that closely parallels modern physiology. Explore how...
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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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Cerebral Tonic Tablets
Cognitive fatigue, poor memory, and mental restlessness often share deeper constitutional roots. This article explores Cerebral Tonic Tablets (Bu Nao Pian) through a modern TCM lens.
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Qi Ye Lian
Qi ye lian is a spicy, slightly bitter and warm herb that enters the Liver Channel, and is one of the rare herbs that can be used both singly and...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Solitary Hermit Teapills Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan
Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan, also known as Solitary Hermit Teapills, is a popular formulas for Wind and Damp invading the Channels with underlying Kidney Deficiency. It is my go-to...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Three Bi Formulas
Obstruction Syndrome (Bì zhèng 痺症) is a common diagnosis for musculoskeletal aches and mild pain (Tòng 痛), both acute and chronic. There may also be a decreased range of motion,...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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A Deep Dive into Bamboo Pharmacy Liniments
This article analyzes the ingredients of the Bamboo Pharmacy™ line of liniments, comparing the herbal ingredients along with the individual actions. Mobility™ alleviates pain, reduces joint inflammation & swelling, and...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Aging and Cognitive Decline
Lost your keys again, or is it a warning sign? Explore how to spot mild cognitive impairment versus dementia and learn evidence-informed TCM strategies, herbs, and daily habits that support...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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