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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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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Huang Jing and Quail Soup Recipe
We combine Huang Jing with its moderate tonifying properties with Quail, Dang Shen, and Huang Qi to form a delicious soup. This is an excellent recipe for those recovering from...
Yvonne Lau |
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Two Formulas for External Wind-Cold-Damp Invasion
Cold winter weather often brings a surge of External Wind-Cold-Damp presentations, where proper differentiation is key. This article examines two classic formulas and clarifies when to expel pathogens versus support...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Formulas to Tonify Yin
Our Yin Tonics comparison chart breaks down 12 commonly used Yin-tonifying formulas by TCM function, indications, tongue and pulse, and key ingredients for easier identification of the right formulas for...
Yvonne Lau |
