Chinese Medicine Matters

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 practices like Qigong help support its movement and resilience.You can watch the video here: https://www.mayway.com/blogs/articles/a-chat-about-qiSee our Monthly Practitioner Discounts https://www.mayway.com/monthly-specialsSign up for the Mayway Newsletterhttps://www.mayway.com/newsletter-signupFollow ushttps://www.facebook.com/MaywayHerbs/https://www.instagram.com/maywayherbs/

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 cultivated character shaped Chinese culture for centuries, and how its insights into virtue, conduct, and self-reflection remain deeply relevant today.You can access the written article here: https://www.mayway.com/blogs/articles/the-superior-man-and-the-i-chingSee our Monthly Practitioner Discounts https://www.mayway.com/monthly-specialsSign up for the Mayway Newsletterhttps://www.mayway.com/newsletter-signupFollow ushttps://www.facebook.com/MaywayHerbs/https://www.instagram.com/maywayherbs/

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, whose trauma-informed, heart-centered disaster-relief work has supported communities around the world for nearly two decades.Charlotte Maxwell Clinic, a volunteer-powered integrative medicine clinic in Oakland providing free acupuncture, herbal medicine, bodywork, and wellness services to low-income women navigating cancer.Universal Holistic Health, a St. Louis–based nonprofit offering ongoing integrative healthcare, community education, disaster-response services, and international public-health initiatives, including clinic development and training programs in Ghana.Each organization shares how they serve their communities and how Chinese medicine continues to make a meaningful difference in places where it’s needed most.Learn more about the organizations featured in this episode:Acupuncturists Without Borders: https://acuwithoutborders.orgCharlotte Maxwell Clinic: https://charlottemaxwell.orgUniversal Holistic Health: https://universalholistichealth.orgSee our Monthly Practitioner Discounts https://www.mayway.com/monthly-specialsSign up for the Mayway Newsletterhttps://www.mayway.com/newsletter-signupFollow ushttps://www.facebook.com/MaywayHerbs/https://www.instagram.com/maywayherbs/

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is one of the most frequently encountered digestive complaints in modern clinical practice, often leaving patients frustrated by limited biomedical treatment options. In this episode, Dr. Skye Sturgeon explores IBS through a Traditional Chinese Medicine lens, outlining how pattern differentiation provides a more nuanced understanding of the condition.You can access the written article here: https://www.mayway.com/blogs/articles/irritable-bowel-syndrome-and-tcmSee our Monthly Practitioner Discounts https://www.mayway.com/monthly-specialsSign up for the Mayway Newsletterhttps://www.mayway.com/newsletter-signupFollow ushttps://www.facebook.com/MaywayHerbs/https://www.instagram.com/maywayherbs/

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 traditions and a fascinating production process that blends herbs, fermentation, and traditional craftsmanship.Yvonne explains how Shen Qu is made at Mayway’s Meiwei Hebei facility, why it has been valued for centuries, and how it supports healthy digestion and the Spleen–Stomach system. She also highlights its role during a season known for heavier foods and occasional overindulgence.Tune in to learn more about this unique fermented herb and its place in the Chinese medicine approach to digestive wellness.You can access the written article here: https://www.mayway.com/blogs/articles/shen-qu-the-divine-fermentSee our Monthly Practitioner Discounts https://www.mayway.com/monthly-specialsSign up for the Mayway Newsletterhttps://www.mayway.com/newsletter-signupFollow ushttps://www.facebook.com/MaywayHerbs/https://www.instagram.com/maywayherbs/