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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A Chat About Qi
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Supply Chain Update - July 2024
Eva Lau, VP of Operations of Mayway, provides an update on the herb market in China and explains price fluctuations of Chinese medicinal herbs.
Eva Lau, Mayway Vice President |
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Cartoons to Classic Pills: The Evolution of Plum Flower Labels
Hugh Lau walks us through the evolution of the Mayway labels and how his doodling became a custom creation for Mayway's classic teapills.
Hugh Lau |
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Male Menopause Syndrome - Andropause
The physical, mental, cognitive and other symptoms that men manifest as they change from young adults to middle-aged then elderly people are collectively known as "male menopausal syndrome" - more...
Professor Guozhi Wan |
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Men's Health: Male Factor Infertility
The incidence of male factor infertility is believed to be increasing in the Western world. In Chinese, the word for sperm and essence is the same (jīng 精 ), that is,...
Will Maclean |
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Kai Kit Wan: For men over 50
Kai Kit Wan is the popularized name in Hong Kong for Jiè Jié Wán (解結丸), which literally means "to untie a knot" and refers specifically to reducing swelling in the...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Integrating Yin Yang Theory in Transgender Care
This article explores the application of Yin and Yang theory in transgender medicine, highlighting its significance in promoting inclusivity, respect, and empowerment. By examining adapted Yin-Yang principles and discussing the...
Katrina Hanson |
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Bisexual and Pansexual Health inclusivity
Do no harm is a good rule of thumb for all practitioners. You can improve communication with patients while trying to help rather than harm them. No matter what chief...
Denise Cicuto, L.Ac. |
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IVF and Queer Couples: A Practitioner's Perspective
Western studies have confirmed the efficacy of acupuncture for fertility outcomes. For over 20 years, Rachel Blunk, L.Ac., has worked with reproductive endocrinologists to help improve fertility outcomes for patients....
Rachel Blunk, L.Ac., FABORM |
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and TCM
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a very common part of many people’s menstrual cycles, but what does it mean when PMS is so severe that it's negatively impacting someone's life? Premenstrual...
Kim Peirano |
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Second Trimester: The Fourth Month
Raven Lang, L.Ac., O.M.D. incorporates her midwifery and traditional medicine (both American and Asian) into her discussion of the Fourth Month of gestation. She discusses ancient writings and how our...
Raven Lang |
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Thoughts, observations and the classical Chinese medicine view: The first trimester of pregnancy
The classic writings I quote are taken from the Zhubing Yuanhuo Lun, the Mawangdui, and Sun Si Miao. They will offer you the ability to contemplate the first three of...
Raven Lang |
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"Four Substances Decoction" - Si Wu Tang
Known for its extraordinary characteristics for obstetrics and gynecology, Si Wu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) is discussed and its benefits for blood deficiency, blood stasis, and irregular menstruation.
Yvonne Lau |
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