Food Allergens and Chinese Herbal Medicine
A food allergy is an immune system reaction to certain foods, where the body mistakenly identifies a normally harmless food protein as a threat, leading to various symptoms that can...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Food Allergens and Chinese Herbal Medicine
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What’s in a name? Emperor’s Teapills (Tian Wang Bu Xin Wan)
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan, which means “Heavenly King’s Tonify Heart Pills”, now more commonly known as Emperor’s Teapills. This Chinese herbal formula dates back to 596 during the Tang...
Yvonne Lau |
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I Ching for 2025
The coming year augurs a sea change in American society. A near majority of voters have voted for substantial change to the way the country’s leaders govern. Our American Experiment...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Chinese Medicine Approach
There are two main types of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): winter and summer. Both types are associated with changes in melatonin and serotonin levels due to light exposure. Winter-type SAD...
Dr. Captaine Jean Lumenello, DAc |
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Winter Solstice in Chinese Culture
The winter solstice or Dōngzhì 冬至 holds great importance in both Chinese culture and Chinese Medicine. Dongzhi literally means 'Winter's Arrival'. It is usually celebrated on December 20th or 21st,...
Yvonne Lau |
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The Water Element in TCM
Winter’s stillness invites us to turn inward, reflect, and restore. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this season is governed by the Water element, symbolizing adaptability, introspection, and unseen potential. Join us...
Lauren Coffelt |
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Universal Holistic Healthcare 2024 Update
Universal Holistic Healthcare (UHH) is a 501c3, Missouri nonprofit, founded by Afua Bromley, DACM, L.Ac.,, in 2008, that works to promote integrative healthcare services to underserved and under-resourced communities both...
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Acupuncturists Without Borders 2024 Giving Tuesday Update
Acupuncturists Without Borders provided more than 1,000 treatments in response to the Southeastern US hurricane disasters. In Tijuana, increased access and services for women in Children in Mexico, and ongoing...
Acupuncturists Without Borders |
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Drops of Kindness 2024 Giving Tuesday Update
Drops of Kindness is a non-profit community-driven care collective with two primary programs: Mothers for Mothers and Kids Club. Mothers for Mothers provides sliding scale acupuncture and doula services for...
Lola Burmeister |
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An Interview with the Charlotte Maxwell Clinic
Yvonne Lau of Mayway Herbs talks with Dr. Gabriella Heinsheimer, MD and Dr. Mary Lynn Morales, L.Ac. about the Charlotte Maxwell Clinic. Learn how their amazing volunteers have treated thousands...
Yvonne Lau |
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China Tung Hsueh Wan & Blood Stagnation
China Tung Hsueh Wan, also known as ‘China Unblock Blood Pills’ / Zhōngguó Tōng Xuè Wán (中國通血丸) is a modern formula particularly designed for the treatment of occasional moderate pain...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Yin Chen Hao: An Herb Story
Yin Chen Hao, Artemisia capillaris, got its name in China. Its common name is capillary wormwood. Yin Chen Hao belongs to the herb category, 'herbs that drain dampness', and it...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Fall Harvest Update 2024
As we welcome the fall season, it’s a crucial time for harvesting many crops, including herbs. It is important to note the significant increase in herb prices in recent months...
Eva Lau, Mayway Vice President |
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A Clinical and Philosophical Exploration of Jing 精
Jīng 精 is said to be the vital essence that sustains both physical and mental energy, forming the core of our constitutional health. According to the CM system, Jing is...
Hayley Gardner |
