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Is Stress Lowering Your Sex Drive?
I wrote Sex Again: Recharging Your Libido because patients tell me they wish they were more interested in sex and when I ask them what they think lowers their libido they often mention stress. Stressed out people usually don’t feel like having sex, which is a shame really because sex is a great stress reliever. The relationship […]
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What is Kristin McGee’s Advice on Relaxing in NYC?
First of all, thank you so much for your time. We know how busy you are! My first question is about Chinese medicine – what is your exposure to it and/or thoughts on it? I think Chinese medicine is fascinating. One of my favorite yoga teachers, Nevine Michaan, works a lot with Chinese medicine and […]
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Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Lunar New Year!
January 23rd marks the start of the Lunar New Year. In China, in particular, this time is known as the “Spring Festival” and it marks the end of the Winter season. Since the Chinese follow a Lunisolar calendar, the festival begins on the first day of the first Chinese lunar month. A long holiday, spanning […]
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Can Acupuncture Help Me Stop Smoking?
Here at The Yinova Center we often hear from people who are trying to give up smoking. We understand that quitting smoking can be really tough and we want to support you in whatever way we can. So can acupuncture help? The answer according to clinical research is mixed. This study compared acupuncture to sham […]
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Can Probiotics Help You Get Lean?
With recent research suggesting a link between obesity and the overuse of antibiotics, we thought it might be a fitting time to discuss probiotics.  When we take antibiotics, we alter our community of healthy intestinal bacteria.  It may surprise you to learn that the bacteria in our bodies outnumber our human cells by a ratio […]
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How to Spot the Early Signs of Pregnancy
Our patient’s often ask us 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. Our […]
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Winter Blues: Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder
It is early November and the exhilarating colors of autumn are falling away with the leaves. For many of my patients, the desire to get outside and “take it all in” is also starting to give way to dreams of hibernation. By nature, we all slow down during the winter months. According to Chinese Medicine, […]
Preparing for Autumn
Whilst studying Chinese medicine I was introduced to the idea that our bodies are in tune with nature and that we can and should adapt our behavior in response to nature. At the time this was news to me but over the years I have appreciated the wisdom of taking my cues from the seasons. […]
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Anxiety: How Acupuncture Can Help
Everyone feels anxious sometimes but if you find yourself feeling anxious a lot of the time or are generally anxious without reason you may find it helpful to tell your doctor and enlist the help of an acupuncturist. The NIH (National Institute of Health) has supported acupuncture as a treatment for anxiety since 1997 and […]
The Inner Smile Meditation
“Peace begins with a smile” – Mother Theresa The ancient Taoists, who were the founding fathers of Chinese medicine, understood the healing nature of a smile. In fact, they developed a meditation practice whereby you hold a smile on your face and direct that energy inwards to your internal organs. It’s one of my favorite […]
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