As kids head back to school, keeping their immune systems strong is top of mind. In this week’s re-release episode, Mayway President Yvonne Lau shares insights from Mark Frost on how Traditional Chinese Medicine can strengthen children’s resistance to illness. From the role of Wei Qi to practical herbal strategies, discover timeless approaches for supporting children’s health in the classroom and beyond.

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What’s next for Chinese medicine education in a shifting world? School leaders Catherine Niemiec and Thomas Kouo join Yvonne Lau and Skye Sturgeon to explore student motivations, professional identity, and bold ideas for sustaining and evolving the medicine, from scope expansion to integrated care. This is part one of a two part interview.

Please enjoy this discussion with Yvonne Lau, President of Mayway, and Dr. Skye Sturgeon, Mayway’s Quality Assurance Manager, joined by Dr. Thomas Kouo, President of the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine and Vice President of Academic Affairs at the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine, and Dr. Catherine Niemiec, Vice President of the Council of Colleges and founder and President of the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture.

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In this episode, Dana Yates explores Chu Shu, literally “End of Heat,” the solar term that marks summer’s close and the transition to autumn. From ancient agricultural traditions to seasonal foods, wellness practices, and cultural customs, discover how this time-honored marker offers guidance for harmonizing with nature’s shift from Yang to Yin.

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This week on Chinese Medicine Matters, we explore the Earth element, its role in digestion, emotional balance, and the seasonal energy of Late Summer. Join Lauren Coffelt as she shares insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine on how to nourish the body, calm the mind, and return to center.

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This week on Chinese Medicine Matters, we explore Eleuthero, or Ci Wu Jia, a long-revered Qi tonic and adaptogen.

From its historical use in Chinese medicine to its reputation for enhancing stamina and resilience, this episode dives into what makes Ci Wu Jia a valuable herb for supporting active, overstressed, or recovering patients.

Tune in for a thoughtful look at this unique botanical and its applications in today’s herbal practice.

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Headed somewhere hot and humid this summer? In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Lauren Coffelt shares her personal experience traveling from Portland to Costa Rica...TCM-style. From navigating travel stress and food stagnation to managing tropical bug bites and sunburns, Lauren dives into her herbal travel kit and lessons learned along the way.

Packed with real-life tips and suggestions for advising your own patients before their summer getaways, this episode is your practical guide to staying well in warmer climates.

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Sang Ju Yin, or “Mulberry and Chrysanthemum Drink,” has been a trusted formula for clearing Wind-Heat and soothing summer discomforts for centuries. In this episode, we explore how this gentle blend helps ease seasonal symptoms, like cough, sore throat, and irritated eyes, and supports the Lungs in the warm months. Tune in to learn the history, applications, and thoughtful modifications that make Sang Ju Yin a go-to remedy for summer heat.

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Explore the Fire element in Chinese medicine, a season of connection, joy, and transformation. Lauren Coffelt shares insights on how Fire governs the Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium, and Triple Burner, why balance matters in summer, and simple ways to nurture vitality without burning out.

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