Chinese Medicine Matters

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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