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Birds do it… bees do it…. sometimes my patients feel as if the only person who isn’t doing it is them. Time and time again patients confide in me that they rarely feel in the mood for sex. They miss the connection that sex gives them and feel guilty that they have let this part […]

At this time of year, so many of us seem to be sniffling. The common cold is a viral infection that affects the nose and throat. There are more than 200 viruses that can cause a cold so symptoms vary a bit. It takes about 7-10 days to recover from a cold but in our […]

Preparing for a baby often means making changes in your everyday life- some easier than others. Let’s face it: adding a prenatal vitamin or staying mindful of eating healthy, unsaturated fats are relatively simple tasks compared to letting go of your beloved daily cup (or three) of that rich, dark, and ever so addicting…coffee. There […]

I wrote my first book, Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility, with a doctor, and in the book both Dr. David and I, strongly suggest that couples wanting to conceive should incorporate a fertility-friendly lifestyle. Your diet is one of the main ways you can change your body chemistry every day, which is why […]

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 […]

When we were writing our book Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility, we devoted a lot of time to helping couples pinpoint the exact time of the month they should be trying to conceive. I get tons of questions, in my practice, about timing intercourse and also about how often to have […]

Earlier this week the BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1.) released a report that found that acupuncture can help women* suffering from pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy. This is not the first research study to look at this. In fact, in 2005 I was interviewed by ABC news about the same topic. […]

Stress hurts our bodies. It increases our blood pressure and our cortisol levels, lowers our immune function, and contributes to a wide range of symptoms such as headaches, digestive disturbances, muscle pain, palpitations, insomnia, weight gain, substance abuse, and hormonal imbalances. A lifetime of stress can contribute to a heart attack, cancer, thyroid problems, and […]

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. Digestive Changes […]

If you’re in your mid-30s and find you’re on a hormonal roller coaster, you may be entering perimenopause.  Firstly, don’t panic! This doesn’t mean you’re going to enter menopause anytime soon. This stage in a woman’s reproductive life can last a decade and isn’t a sign that menopause is imminent.  Secondly, don’t assume you have […]