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02/27/2026

In Part 1 of this ongoing conversation, Dr. Skye Sturgeon and Yvonne Lau explore the deeper philosophical roots of Yin and Yang, beginning with the Taiji diagram and expanding into questions of duality, perception, and transformation.

Together, they examine why nothing is ever purely Yin or purely Yang, and how this dynamic relationship shapes both Chinese medicine and our everyday experience.

Listen to Part 1 now and revisit the foundation of one of the most essential concepts in Chinese medicine.

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 diagram, they discuss how duality, perception, and transformation shape our understanding of reality,...

02/23/2026

Happy People’s Day — Everyone’s Birthday!

The seventh day of the Lunar New Year is known as Renri (People’s Day), the day the goddess Nuwa is said to have created humankind — making it everyone’s birthday.

Today, we wish one another “Happy Birthday” and celebrate with symbolic, lucky foods.

Pictured here is a traditional egg dessert: whole boiled eggs served in a sweet soup with white lotus seeds (Lian Zi), lily bulbs (Bai He), red dates (Hong Zao), and rock sugar. Each ingredient carries meaning — longevity, harmony, and sweetness in the year ahead.

Other auspicious foods enjoyed today include dumplings (shaped like gold ingots for abundance), raw fish for prosperity, Eight-Treasure Congee, and colorful platters tossed high to “stir up” positive Qi.

However you celebrate, may the year ahead bring vitality, harmony, and good fortune. 🧧✨

02/17/2026

🧧 Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧 Mrs. Lau is holding a homemade steamed “prosperity cake” known as Fa Gao, a traditional rising cake enjoyed during Chinese New Year.

A homophone for “grow higher” or “high wealth,” Fa Gao symbolizes good fortune, prosperity, and a rising year ahead. During steaming, the cake develops its signature split, flower-like top — a beautiful sign of growth and blossoming luck.

Traditionally fluffy with a sweet brown sugar flavor, rising cakes like this are enjoyed to invite abundance in the year to come.

Wishing you a year of health, harmony, and prosperity. ✨

02/06/2026

Hold onto the reins! The Year of the Yang Fire Horse is all about speed, intensity, and big shifts. In today’s CMM episode, Wendy Goldman explores what this powerful energy means for both our personal lives and the collective, and how to work with the fire instead of getting burned.

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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, from rapid change and innovation to health, emotions, and opportunity within chaos. Learn how to st...

01/30/2026

Preparing for Chinese New Year is about more than tradition, it’s about creating space for renewal. In this week’s episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Yvonne Lau explores meaningful ways to prepare for Chinese New Year (Chūn Jié), including decluttering, nourishing Qi, and honoring time-tested customs for the year ahead.

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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 Chinese Medicine Matters, Yvonne Lau shares traditional and modern ways to prepare for the holiday, w...

01/23/2026

Lichun, the Beginning of Spring in the Chinese calendar, marks the release of winter’s stagnation and the first stirring of spring Yang. In this week's episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Yvonne Lau explores how this seasonal transition influences Liver Qi and emotional regulation, drawing from classical texts and clinical experience.

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Lichun marks the release of winter’s stagnation and the first stirring of spring Yang. Drawing from classical texts and clinical experience, Yvonne Lau explores how seasonal transition influences Liver Qi and emotional regulation. You can acc...

01/16/2026

In this week’s episode of CMM, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores two closely related classical formulas used for external Wind Cold Damp invasion: Jing Fang Bai Du Wan (Release the Exterior Teapills) and Ren Shen Bai Du San (Resilient Warrior Teapills).

The discussion centers on a key point of clinical differentiation, constitutional strength and the presence of Qi deficiency, and offers practical insight into choosing the appropriate formula based on presentation.

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In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Dr. Skye Sturgeon discusses two closely related classical formulas used for external Wind–Cold–Damp invasion: Jing Fang Bai Du Wan (Release the Exterior Teapills) and Ren Shen Bai Du San ( Resilient War...

01/09/2026

In this week’s episode of CMM, Dr. Skye Sturgeon takes a closer look at Cerebral Tonic Tablets (Bu Nao Pian). We explore how this classic formula addresses brain fog, mental fatigue, and forgetfulness by nourishing the Sea of Marrow and calming the Shen, offering support for memory, focus, and cognitive clarity. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on the clinical applications of this time-tested formula.

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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 formula supports memory, focus, and cognitive clarity by nourishing the Sea of Marrow and calming ...

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.

Listen now through the link or on your favorite podcast platform.

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...