Mayway Herbs

12/26/2025

In this week's episode of CMM, Mary Lynn Morales and Ray Reider share the work of the Charlotte Maxwell Clinic , a free clinic serving women in the Oakland area who are navigating cancer with limited resources. They talk about the care the clinic provides, the meaning of volunteering, and the hope this work brings.

If you’re in the Bay Area, the clinic welcomes volunteers, and there are also ways to support their work from anywhere.

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In this episode, Mary Lynn Morales and Ray Reider join us to share the work of the Charlotte Maxwell Clinic, a free clinic serving women in the Oakland area who are navigating cancer with limited financial resources.They discuss the life-changing ...

12/22/2025

Winter asks us to turn inward. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this season belongs to the Water Element, still, deep, and full of unseen potential. We're reposting this podcast from last year on winter, Water, and how rest, reflection, and Kidney support lay the foundation for growth to come.

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 as we explore how Water teache...

12/19/2025

As the year comes to a close, join us for a heartfelt message from Yvonne Lau, President of Mayway Herbs, as she shares warm holiday wishes and expresses gratitude for your support throughout 2025. It’s our way of celebrating the season and saying “thank you” for being part of our community. We appreciate YOU!

As the year comes to a close, join us for a heartfelt message from Yvonne Lau, President of Mayway Herbs, as she shares warm holiday wishes and expresses gratitude for your support throughout 2025. It’s our way of celebrating the season and saying...

12/12/2025

Yvonne Lau’s first introduction to Qi came from Star Wars.
Dr. Skye Sturgeon’s came from a lifelong struggle with bronchitis.

In this episode, they come together to unpack one of the most foundational concepts in Chinese medicine. From life force and physiology to breathing, herbs, and Qigong, this conversation offers a thoughtful, accessible look at what Qi really is and why it matters so much in clinical practice.

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This episode explores the nature of Qi: its origins, how it functions in the body, and why it’s so central to Chinese medicine. Yvonne Lau and Dr. Skye Sturgeon talk about Qi cultivation, the ways acupuncture and herbs can affect Qi, and how pract...

12/05/2025

This week on Chinese Medicine Matters, Dr. Skye Sturgeon guides us through the rich philosophical world of the I Ching and its central archetype: the “Superior Man,” or junzi. Drawing on classical commentaries and historical context, Skye illustrates how this ideal of cultivated character shaped Chinese culture for centuries, and how its insights into virtue, conduct, and self-reflection remain deeply relevant today.

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This week, Dr. Skye Sturgeon guides us through the rich philosophical world of the I Ching and its central archetype: the “Superior Man,” or junzi. Drawing on classical commentaries and historical context, Skye illustrates how this ideal of cultiv...

12/02/2025

For Giving Tuesday, we’re spotlighting three organizations using Chinese medicine to support communities facing crisis, illness, and long-term health inequities. In our newest podcast episode, leaders from Acupuncturists Without Borders, Charlotte Maxwell Clinic, and Universal Holistic Health share the work they’re doing on the ground and the impact it’s having.

In this special Giving Tuesday episode, we highlight three nonprofit organizations bringing compassionate, community-centered care to people facing crisis, illness, and long-term health inequities.You’ll hear from:Acupuncturists Without Borders, w...

11/21/2025

Many patients with IBS struggle to find lasting relief through conventional medicine. This week on Chinese Medicine Matters, Dr. Skye Sturgeon looks at IBS from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, highlighting how pattern differentiation helps uncover the underlying imbalances behind this complex condition.

11/14/2025

In this week’s episode of CMM, Yvonne Lau explores the history, preparation, and traditional uses of Shen Qu, also known as “the divine ferment.” A foundational ingredient in many classic digestive formulas, Shen Qu traces its origins to ancient fermentation practices and remains a valued part of the Chinese medicine materia medica.

Yvonne discusses how Shen Qu is crafted at Mayway’s Meiwei Hebei facility, why it has been used for centuries, and how it supports healthy digestion and the Spleen–Stomach system. She also reflects on its relevance during a season of richer foods and occasional overindulgence.

Listen to the full episode to learn more about this unique fermented herb and its role in supporting digestive balance.

In this episode, Yvonne Lau takes us on a journey into the history, preparation, and traditional uses of Shen Qu, also known as “the divine ferment.” A key ingredient in many classic digestive formulas, Shen Qu has roots in ancient brewing traditi...

11/07/2025

Winter's Arrival Wellness Tip

According to the Chinese lunar calendar, winter starts today and yin energy deepens, So nourish your body with a cuppa red date, fresh ginger, and astragalus tea. This gentle tonic helps strengthen Qi, warm the body, and support circulation through the cold season.

TCM tip: Avoid this tea if you have a cold, fever, or acute illness- tonics can trap pathogens instead of helping you recover.

Sip mindfully, stay warm, and let your inner yang energy stay bright through the winter months.

11/07/2025

Constipation is one of the most common yet often misunderstood digestive disorders seen in clinic. In this episode, William Maclean dives into the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to constipation, exploring its many root causes, from Heat, Phlegm, and Qi stagnation to Blood, Yin, and Yang deficiency.

Drawing from decades of clinical experience, William shares valuable insights into diagnosis, differentiation, and the lifestyle factors that influence bowel health.

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Constipation is one of the most common yet often misunderstood digestive disorders seen in clinic. In this episode, William Maclean discusses the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to constipation, exploring its diverse causes, from Heat, Phleg...

10/31/2025

In this week’s episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores Solitary Hermit Teapills (Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan), a time-honored formula for Wind-Cold-Damp Bi with underlying deficiency. Tune in to learn how the fourteen herbs in this formula harmonize Qi and Blood, strengthen the body’s foundation, and restore comfort and mobility.

In this episode, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores Solitary Hermit Teapills, a time-honored formula for Wind-Cold-Damp Bi with underlying deficiency. Known for supporting the Liver and Kidneys while dispelling Cold and Damp, this classic prescription hel...

10/24/2025

Wind-Damp Bi syndrome is often marked by joint pain, stiffness, and heaviness, but Chinese herbal formulas have long offered relief. In our latest podcast episode, we explore three classics, Juan Bi, San Bi, and Xuan Bi, showing how they work to expel Wind and Damp, invigorate circulation, and warm the channels.

Tune in to learn how these time-tested formulas are applied in clinical practice and how they can support patients struggling with Bi syndrome.
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