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Over a decade ago, Yinova founder Dr. Jill Blakeway wrote Making Babies, co-authored with a Reproductive Endocrinologist. Together, they pooled their Eastern & Western medicine knowledge to identify the Five Fertility Types. Since then, we’ve honed our approach to provide even more tailored guidance as a team. We’re excited to share our updated Fertility Type Quiz […]

Several recent studies have explored the use of acupuncture to treat polycystic ovary syndrome in women * with encouraging results. We see quite a number of patients who are suffering from PCOS at the Yinova Center and have found that a combination of acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can be really helpful for managing a […]

Last week I cut myself whilst cooking Sunday lunch and reached for a Chinese powder called Yunnan Baiyao which stops bleeding when sprinkled on a cut. This reminded me to share with you some natural non-toxic Chinese herbal medicines that make a great addition to your first aid kit. All of these products are available […]

As a Yinova acupuncturist, certified herbalist, labor doula, massage therapist and student of both Western and Eastern medicine, Klara Kadar understands the importance of a comprehensive, well-balanced career. This belief translates naturally to her philosophy on food. Even with a busy schedule, Klara makes time to enjoy the experience of cooking with her boyfriend. She welcomes us […]

I have been sighing a lot lately. Any acupuncturist worth their salt who heard that now would say, “of course you are; it’s that time of year, the beginning of Spring!”.  One of the hallmarks of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a connection to the planet’s rhythms. This season of the year – the approaching […]

When you’re trying to conceive, you might feel like you need a PhD in nutrition. What foods should you be eating (or avoiding)? Will that glass of wine impact your fertility? It’s enough to make your head spin! Fortunately, we’ve got you covered. Here are 11 fertility superfoods that can help increase your chances of […]

One of the great strengths of Chinese medicine is its basis in naturalist philosophy, which views the body as a microcosm that is continually informed by macrocosmic influences (the cosmic/seasonal patterns created by the sun, moon, and stars). As such, with every change of the seasons, we are invited to reexamine our inner and outer […]

We are so lucky to be able to connect with thoughtful businesses that offer support to our Yinova community in so many ways and our friends over at Cocoon are no exception! We’ve caught up with Cocoon’s co-founder, Megan Lucas Chong, and Lucy Perotta, Cocoon’s Before and After Baby Coordinator to learn more about their new space. […]

Thoughts, from a Chinese medicine perspective, on how to Exercise Your Immune System to Support it’s Flexibility and Adaptiveness. Without a doubt, this year has been one of the most worrisome in terms of supporting our immune systems and staying healthy. Just as masks and frequent handwashing have become a part of our new normal, […]

From a Chinese medicine perspective, every season has its own affinity to different organ systems. For example, the internal organ associated with Autumn is the lungs. Our lungs play a crucial role in circulating your Wei Qi, which is essentially our outer defense system that protects us from pathogenic influences. The sensory organ associated with […]