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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TCM Treatment for Cognitive Decline Patterns
Hayley Gardner MSOM, DCCM discusses a clinical approach to treating complex cognitive decline patterns with customized Chinese herbal medicine formulas.
Hayley Gardner |
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Dui Yao in an Ancient Brain Formula
Two herbs that complement one another (Dui Yao) are discussed: Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng) and Da Huang (Rhubarb) and how the two herbs work together in the popular formula Chái...
Lana Farson |
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Strengthening Children's Resistance to Illness
As the summer gives way to fall and the lingering challenges posed by the current pandemic remain, we as parents and practitioners are naturally focused on protecting our children's health...
Mark Frost |
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Today's Challenges in TCM Education (part 1)
Mayway's own Yvonne Lau and Skye Sturgeon were joined by school leaders Catherine Niemiec and Thomas Kouo to discuss today's challenges in TCM education. What's next for Chinese medicine education...
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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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Practical Tips for Supporting Young People in a TCM Clinic
Amy Mager, Yvonne Lau, and Janet Borges came together for a discussion on supporting kids as they return back to school. We talking bout teen health, specifically mental health, and...
Amy Mager |
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The Great Mender
The Great Mender Teapills™/ Jin Gu Die Shang Wan (筋骨鐵打丸)is the Plum Flower™ variation created in the rich tradition of ‘hit medicine’, diē dǎ (or tieh ta)/ 跌打, which is...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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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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Eleuthero Ci Wu Jia: A Valuable Adaptogen
Ci Wu Jia, also known as Eleuthero and “Siberian Ginseng.” Ci wu jia is classified as a Qi tonic. Its nature is spicy, slightly bitter, and warm, entering the Spleen,...
Mark Frost |
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Back to School - A TCM Clinician's Perspective
Amy Mager, L.Ac. discusses a look at preparing children and families for the upcoming school year, methods to prepare our immune systems, and options for addressing illness if an attack...
Amy Mager |
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TCM Support for Children with ADHD
Recent studies have shown that 1 in 9 children have received an ADHD diagnosis. This means that 7 million children in the United States ages 3 to 17 have an...
Lola Burmeister |
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Travel Tips from the Tropics
This firsthand guide shares essential Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas for staying well in hot, humid climates. From stomach-saving support to bug bite relief, learn which herbs are must-haves for your...
Lauren Coffelt |
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Summer and the Fire Element: Season of Expression and Connection
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fire is the element of transformation. It is the only element humans can create, and that is the reminder that we are creators. Fire allows us...
Lauren Coffelt |
