Conceive Magazine, Fall 2007“Think you know everything about your menstrual cycle? Then talk a look from another perspective. A leading acupuncturist and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine explains the map of the monthly cycle according to Easter Science.”
ACHES & CLAIMS: Can Herbs Root Out Menstrual Cramps?Wall Street Journal, October 30, 2007 — PDF
“For when Motrin isn’t enough, some alternative-health experts recommend Chinese herbs to relieve menstrual symptoms. Evidence that herb cocktails can ease period pain is preliminary, but some physicians say herbs are worth a try.”
Parents often ask me to suggest some basic herbal formulas that they can safely give to their children to address minor ailments. All the formulas and supplements below can be kept in your medical chest and dispensed by you at your discretion. None of them are a replacement for the advice of your pediatrician and at The YinOva Center we encourage you to consult your child’s doctor about any ailment that is worrisome and to keep them informed about herbal preparations that you are using. We are always happy to talk to our patient’s doctors and explain what is in an herbal product.
Moreover you are always welcome to bring your child in to see us at The YinOva Center and we will design a specifically tailored formula for them and have it made by an herbal pharmacy. Specially made formulas are stronger and should only be dispensed by a board certified herbalist whereas the products below are sold over the counter at The YinOva Center and can be given at your discretion in the dose recommended on the label. Continue reading…
Patient’s often ask me what the early signs of pregnancy are. It is useful to look out for them even though they can be a little confusing. Realistically, the only conclusive way of knowing that you are pregnant is a positive pregnancy test however the signs outlined below may give you a hint.
These are the symptoms I tell my patients to look out for.
Most people know that it’s important to give up smoking when you are pregnant. If you don’t you run the risk of your baby having a lower birth weight, and learning disabilities. You also increase your risk of miscarriage. At The YinOva Center we recognize that cigarettes can be a hard habit to break and we are happy to treat you with acupuncture to help you deal with any cravings. We also refer patients to the Easyway organization who run regular stop smoking courses here in New York City. This is a method that has worked well for many of our patients. Easyway also have a book about giving up smoking which is available on amazon which many of our patients have found helpful. Continue reading…
When I was expecting my daughter I vividly remember bursting into tears in the middle of a supermarket. Partly this mild hysteria was due to my pregnancy hormones but I also felt overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice and seemingly dire warnings given to pregnant women about food. It seemed as if the advice kept changing and I was so confused that I could not think of anything I wanted to eat.
I have been thinking about this recently because so many of my patients are newly pregnant and have been asking me for help with their diet. Continue reading…
