Podcast Episodes

Cang Er Zi: A Surprisingly Inspiring Herb

Season 5 Episode 190

In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Yvonne Lau, President of Mayway Herbs, discusses Cang Er Zi (Xanthium sibiricum). Well known in Chinese …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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A Chat About Yin & Yang (Part 2)

Season 5 Episode 189

In Part 2 of this ongoing Chat series, Dr. Skye Sturgeon and Yvonne Lau move from philosophy into clinical application, exploring how Yin and Yang gu…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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A Chat About Yin & Yang (Part 1)

Season 5 Episode 188

In Part 1 of this ongoing Chat series, Dr. Skye Sturgeon and Yvonne Lau explore Yin and Yang beyond the familiar symbol. Beginning with the Taiji dia…

8 months ago

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Gui Pi Tang: A Formula for Settling the Mind

Season 5 Episode 187

In this episode, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores the enduring relevance of Gui Pi Tang (Return the Spleen Decoction), a classical formula with over 2,000 …

8 months, 1 week ago

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2026 Chinese New Year Holiday Traditions

Season 5 Episode 186

In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Yvonne Lau joins us to explore the traditions of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (Ch…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

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Predictions for 2026 Year of the Yang Fire Horse

Season 5 Episode 185

Fire, fire, and more fire.

In this episode, Wendy Goldman breaks down what the Year of the Yang Fire Horse means on a personal and collective level, f…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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Preparing for Chinese New Year

Season 5 Episode 184

Chinese New Year, also known as Chūn Jié or Spring Festival, is a time of renewal, ritual, and preparation for the year ahead. In this episode of Chi…

9 months ago

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Lichun (Beginning of Spring): Clinical Reflections on Seasonal Transition

Season 5 Episode 183

Lichun marks the release of winter’s stagnation and the first stirring of spring Yang. Drawing from classical texts and clinical experience, Yvonne L…

9 months, 1 week ago

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Two Formulas for External Wind-Cold-Damp Invasion

Season 5 Episode 182

In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Dr. Skye Sturgeon discusses two closely related classical formulas used for external Wind–Cold–Damp inva…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Cerebral Tonic Tablets

Season 5 Episode 181

Brain fog, mental fatigue, forgetfulness, this week we’re talking about Cerebral Tonic Tablets (Bu Nao Pian). Tune in as we explore how this classic …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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