Mayway Vice President Eva Lau joins us with an update on the 2026 fall herb harvest and what Mayway is watching in the herb market. Having grown up in her family’s herb business and now overseeing operations and purchasing at Mayway, Eva shares insights on this year’s unusual weather, changing market conditions, and what they could mean for the herbs practitioners rely on. 

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In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Mayway President Yvonne Lau sits down with Dr. Skye Sturgeon, DAOM, for a candid conversation about aging and longevity. Drawing from Skye’s own experiences and reflections, they discuss independence, staying active and engaged, and the everyday choices that can help support quality of life as we grow older.

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Back-to-school transitions can bring new challenges for children, including belly pain, constipation, nausea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. In this special episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, integrative pediatrician Dr. Jenifer Matthews, MD, and Chinese medicine practitioner Dr. Robyn “Ra” Adcock, DACM, L.Ac., come together to discuss supporting pediatric digestive health. Drawing from their respective clinical backgrounds, they explore how conventional pediatrics and Chinese medicine can complement one another in supporting children’s health.

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Exercise-induced asthma can cause coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness during or after physical activity. In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores this condition from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, focusing on the relationship between the Liver and Lung. Through two clinical cases, he discusses Five Element theory and approaches including acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and Qigong for supporting young athletes experiencing exercise-induced respiratory symptoms.

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Pediatric ear pain and ear infections are common concerns in clinical practice. In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Raven Lang shares a TCM approach to understanding, assessing, and treating ear pain in children, including Shonishin, Chinese herbal formulas, heat therapy, and simple tools practitioners can share with parents for at-home care.

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Childhood obesity rates have risen dramatically over the past several decades, presenting a growing challenge for families and healthcare providers alike. In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, we explore childhood obesity through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, examining the roles of constitution, Phlegm pathology, ultra-processed foods, sleep, stress, and lifestyle. The discussion also outlines TCM treatment principles, constitutional patterns, and practical approaches to supporting long-term health in children.

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What makes chili peppers so fiery, and what role do they play in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

In this episode, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores the fascinating history, energetic qualities, and medicinal uses of chilies, from their global journey to their place in the TCM materia medica.

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In this episode, Mayway President Yvonne Lau reflects on her experience attending the Conference for Wildlife Protection in Traditional Medicine in Hong Kong. She shares highlights from the conference and explores how practitioners, researchers, and organizations are working together to help protect endangered species while preserving the future of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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In this episode, Yvonne Lau takes us inside the Shanghai Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where ancient artifacts, historic herbal collections, and fascinating exhibits bring thousands of years of Chinese medical history to life. Along the way, she shares the discoveries and reflections that made this museum one of the highlights of her recent trip to China.

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In this episode, Eva Lau, Vice President of Mayway Herbs, shares highlights from her recent family trip to Japan and the Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas that helped keep everyone healthy while traveling. From crowded trains and changing weather to unforgettable meals and neighborhood Kampo pharmacies, Eva offers practical travel tips, firsthand experiences, and herbal recommendations for staying well on the road.

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Nei Jing Tu Explanation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acX1nCrZ2AA

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