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A 35-year-old patient came to see me for periods that were so heavy that they’d had been diagnosed with anemia. A 45-year-old patient came to me with an abdomen that protruded so much that their friend had mistakenly thought they were pregnant. A 39-year-old patient of mine had been having difficulty conceiving. What all these patients […]

Summer has finally arrived and after spending months waiting to get back outside, it’s time to reunite with the outdoors and, of course, the sunshine. While we are anxiously reaching for Vitamin D, we are exposing our skin to the effects of radiant rays from the Sun. Protecting yourself is extremely important during this time […]

In this moment of transition, it can feel like I’m floating between two worlds: New York City before COVID19, and New York City after. I am so privileged to have my health, my work, and a home I feel safe in, but I have been struggling to ground myself and stay present. I’ve been thinking […]

“How’s your libido?” is a common question we ask patients when they come to Yinova for infertility treatment. More often than not, the answers are, “Well, not so great” or  “having to have sex on demand is stressful” and “it’s just not fun anymore!”  If this feels familiar, please know you are not alone. In fact, […]

Spring cleaning is a common chore we do every year; it helps us refresh and bring balance and order into our homes. Much like our homes, spring cleaning our bodies can be a nice transition into the new season, but choosing the right cleanse for you is a process in itself.  Before we talk about how […]

This global crisis has left many of us feeling scared and lost; having to put your life on hold for an unknown amount of time can feel incredibly frustrating, especially if you are in the process of trying to conceive.  At Yinova we are here to support you. Whether you are trying to conceive naturally, […]

As I listen to the concerns of my patients and process my own emotions, I am reminded of the stages of grief formulated by the great psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross who pioneered end-of-life care. She observed common stages in her patients who were struggling with loss: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. We’ve all had moments […]

We want you to know that we are here for you and that we’d love to be a resource for you in as many ways as we possibly can. That’s why we have launched Virtual Wellness & Herbal Medicine Consultations – so that you can connect with your practitioner no matter where you are! During […]

The Yinova Center is focused on keeping our sense of community alive and well during this unprecedented time. We feel the best way to get through this is to get through it together. There are many instructor-led videos on YouTube that are great for the self-practice of yoga, breathwork, and meditation; but our goal is […]

Many women come to me before getting their period who are suffering from acne. This is also a common complaint of women who have recently come off the pill. The skin is the largest organ in the human body yet so often we neglect it unless something goes wrong. When issues present on the skin, […]