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How to keep low back pain from getting in the way of your summer fun.

Ah menopause! It can be a touchy subject for those of us who are heading towards this transition. There seems to be so much to dread… hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, headaches, fatigue, and weight gain. Clearly this doesn’t sound like fun but I have some good news. Here at the Yinova Center, we have […]

Happy Lunar New Year! This time of year marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring and, as such, is an excellent time to set some goals and intentions for the year ahead. Lunar New Year marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It is a time when families get […]

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome refers to a collection of symptoms such as wrist pain, numb and tingling fingers, and weak hands.  It happens when the median nerve gets compressed because of inflammation leading to constriction in the narrow passageway between the bones and ligaments on the underside of the wrist. In my experience, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is […]

One of my patients who just gave birth recently described to me what a failure they felt when they found out that they were not able to infant-feed. They told a horrible tale of being belittled in the maternity hospital and how the lactation consultant made them feel as if they weren’t trying hard enough. […]

At the Yinova Center, we take issue with the old adage that “beauty is only skin deep”. Chinese medicine sees beauty as a reflection of the state of someone’s whole body. Radiance comes from a strong, vibrant spirit, good nourishment, and enough rest. The holistic nature of Chinese medicine lends itself to the notion that […]

For thousands of years, all over the world, honey has been prescribed for its antibacterial properties. The ancient Egyptians used it to treat sores and soldiers in the trenches, during World War One, applied it to their wounds. However, with the popularity of antibiotics, honey took a back seat and was dismissed as a home […]

“Everyone keeps telling me what I can’t eat”, moaned a newly pregnant Yinova patient, “but no one is telling me what to eat instead”. This blog is for anyone who would like some help making healthy food choices when pregnant. Fear not! I know we’ve asked you to limit the coffee and cut the sushi […]

Happy Thanksgiving to you all I have much to be thankful for. When I think about The Yinova Center, what I am most grateful for is the sense of community that we have been able to create. All of us – practitioners, administrators, and patients feel connected. I love the fact that I can walk into […]

As many of you have pointed out to me morning sickness is a bit of a misnomer because in real life a wave of nausea or vomiting can strike pregnant women at any time of the day or night. Between 60% and 80% of pregnant women experience some nausea and vomiting although for most women […]