In this episode, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores why so many men delay seeking healthcare and how cultural expectations, practical barriers, and long-standing ideas about masculinity can influence health outcomes.

Drawing from research, personal experience, and decades of clinical practice, Skye discusses common reasons men avoid medical care and shares practical strategies for practitioners to build trust, encourage engagement, and better support male patients. He also highlights the unique strengths of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s holistic approach to preventive care, communication, and long-term wellness.

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What are the “Three Mountains” of men’s health?

In this episode, Yvonne Lau explores benign prostatic hyperplasia, erectile dysfunction, and male infertility through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Drawing from a translated interview with Dr. Guo Jun, Director of the Department of Andrology at Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, this episode examines the treatment principles, lifestyle recommendations, and holistic strategies used to support some of the most common men’s health challenges.

Special thanks to Dr. Guo Jun, reporters Gao Qing and Zhao Rui of Life Times, and Xiyuan Hospital for sharing this valuable perspective.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

•  Chinese Medicine Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia 
•  Kai Kit Wan for Men over 50 

Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

•  Erectile Dysfunction and TCM
•  TCM Approaches for Elderly Men's Health 

Male Infertility

•  Treating Blood and Jing in Male Infertility 
•  Men's Health: Male Factor Infertility 
•  A Clinical and Philosophical Exploration of Jing 精 

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In this episode, Denise Cicuto shares conversations with members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies, exploring the challenges many are facing in today’s political climate and the ways practitioners can offer meaningful support.

Through these reflections and experiences, Denise examines the role of inclusive language, compassionate listening, community care, and affirming healthcare. She also offers practical considerations for practitioners seeking to better support their patients and communities during times of uncertainty.

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In this special Pride Month episode, Yvonne Lau and Skye Sturgeon continue their exploration of Yin and Yang by examining one of TCM’s most foundational principles through the lens of diversity, biology, and clinical practice.

Together, they discuss why Yin and Yang are not rigid opposites, how spectrum and variation exist throughout nature and human experience, and why thoughtful, individualized assessment remains central to effective Chinese medicine care.

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In this episode, Janet Borges presents Laura Stropes’ clinical guide to supporting female fertility with prepared Chinese medicines. Exploring the four phases of the menstrual cycle through a TCM lens, Janet discusses treatment principles, hormonal and energetic shifts, and commonly used formulas to support menstruation, ovulation, implantation, and reproductive health.

She also examines how prepared formulas and modular herbal strategies can be used to tailor care, improve patient compliance, and support fertility treatment through each stage of the cycle.

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In this episode, Skye Sturgeon explores the TCM pattern known as Cold in the Uterus and its role in gynecological and reproductive health. He discusses how Cold, Yang deficiency, Blood stagnation, and lifestyle factors may contribute to menstrual irregularities, pelvic pain, and fertility challenges.

Skye also examines classical treatment strategies, including acupuncture approaches and herbal formulas such as Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang and Wen Jing Tang, while bridging traditional Chinese medicine theory with modern biomedical perspectives on hormonal balance and reproductive function.

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In this episode, Janet Borges explores the clinical applications of Tian Ma Wan and Zhi Bai Di Huang Tang in supporting perimenopause and menopause-related patterns. She discusses common presentations including hot flashes, headaches, dizziness, irritability, sleep disturbances, and Liver Yang rising with underlying Yin and Blood deficiency.

Through both formulas, Janet offers practical insight into pattern differentiation and herbal strategies for supporting patients through hormonal transitions.

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Tian Ma Teapills - Perimenopausal Formula: https://www.mayway.com/blogs/articles/tian-ma-teapills-good-perimenopausal-formula

Zhi Bai Di Huang Tang for Hot Flashes: https://www.mayway.com/blogs/articles/zhi-bai-di-huang-tang-for-hot-flashes

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In this episode, Denise Cicuto, L.Ac., explores the cognitive and emotional shifts that can arise during perimenopause and menopause through both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine perspectives. She discusses the Heart–Kidney connection, hormonal changes affecting the brain, and common TCM patterns associated with memory, sleep, mood, and concentration. Denise also shares treatment strategies, herbal formulas, nutrition recommendations, and lifestyle approaches to support patients through this major life transition.

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In this episode, Raven Lang, L.Ac. O.M.D., walks through a striking case of hyperemesis, offering a closer look at how severe pregnancy-related nausea unfolds in real clinical settings. She shares her approach to treatment, including hands-on techniques and acupuncture strategies, while emphasizing the role of integrative care in supporting patient outcomes.

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In this episode, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores the physiology and pathology of Blood in TCM, with a focus on how stagnation develops, how it presents clinically, and why it can lead to serious systemic effects. From characteristic pain patterns and clotting to its role in cardiovascular, immune, and chronic conditions, this conversation offers a deeper look at one of the most important and widely encountered patterns in clinical practice.

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