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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A Chat About Yin & Yang in TCM (Part 2)
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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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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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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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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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A Chat About Qi
In this conversation, we explore the nature of Qi, where it comes from, how it functions in the body, and why it remains central to Chinese medicine. The discussion touches...
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The Superior Man and the I Ching
In previous generations, when we thought of the word “superior” in reference to a person, it was usually in a work setting, where the person was higher in the chain...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Fall and the Metal Element: Season of Refinement and Release
The Metal element represents the concepts of purity, discernment, and the ability to let go, as well as the TCM meridians of the Lung and Large Intestine. It governs boundaries...
Lauren Coffelt |
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Mid-Autumn Festival
For the last 3,000 years, Chinese people have celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of the 8th month on the Lunar calendar (October 6th this year). This important...
Yvonne Lau |
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Chu Shu: End of Heat and Welcome to Autumn
Each year around August 23rd, when the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 150 degrees, the solar term Chu Shu (处暑) arrives, and signals a significant seasonal transition. Literally meaning...
Dana Yates |
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Late Summer & The Earth Element: Season of Nourishment and Centering
The Earth element represents nourishment, stability, and the grounding center of our being. It is the element that harmonizes all others, offering a sense of belonging and rootedness. Earth governs...
Lauren Coffelt |
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