I just love me some groceries… “We are proud to have film maker and activist Penelope Jagesser Chaffer joining us on the blog today.” – Jill I’m so glad to be writing this post. It’s probably the number one question I get asked: “How can you feed a family frugally if you are living an [...]
It’s that time of year again! Our children are heading back to school. We Moms often have some mixed feelings around this. Most of our YinOva Moms tell me they feel a bit wistful that summer is over whilst at the same time breathing a giant sigh of relief as everyone gets back into routine. [...]
Recently the FDA reiterated its warning that children under six shouldn’t be given cough syrup which begs the question what’s a Mom to do? Some of our patients have emailed us to ask if we have any suggestions for alternatives to cough syrup in light of FDA findings that they can have serious side effects [...]
Today’s blog is written by YinOva Massage Therapist Nicole Kruck. Nicole is a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist. She is Certified in Women’s Health and Reproductive Care with a specialties in Fertility Enhancement, Maya Abdominal Massage and infant massage. Nicole says – My practice specializes in women’s reproductive health. In many cases I work [...]
We treat a lot of teenagers at the YinOva Center and it makes me so happy that they feel comfortable coming in to see us and are able to use Chinese medicine as a way of taking care of themselves. As a mother I know, first hand, that teenage girls can be sensitive and vulnerable [...]
Todays blog was written by YinOva acupuncturist and herbalist, Marie Amato, who has a particular specialty when it comes to treating children. You don’t have to wait for your child to catch his or her next cold to try out acupuncture. We recommend bringing kids in for seasonal tune-ups. The change of season is difficult [...]
Time Magazine has some great suggestions for iPhone apps for new Moms. You can check the article out here. I particularly like the Nursing Tracker and the aSleep Kids app that comes with lullabies, a timer and many mother’s favorite stand-bye – white noise. When Emma was small there was no such thing as iPhone [...]
Today’s blog entry was written by YinOva Acupuncturist and mother-of-two, Margaret Sikowitz. Can you recommend a pediatrician? It’s a question we get asked a lot at the Yinova Center. Different doctors suit different families so here are some thoughts that we hope will guide you as you make your choice. Ask around. The best place [...]
YinOva Acupuncturist Margaret Sikowitz blogs: Almost a month into the new school year and already many kids have missed days due to colds, stomach bugs and sore throats. It definitely comes with the territory as their little immune systems fatigue easily. In my house we have a morning ritual that I believe keeps them going [...]
Hi Everyone, Its Margaret Sikowitz here, blogging while Jill is on vacation. I can’t believe it’s the middle of August already. Like many of you I am enjoying a slightly more relaxed summer schedule but recent talk in the office turned to one of the aspects of back-to-school that fill many of us with foreboding, [...]
My recent post about 5 Healthy Ways to Start Your Day sparked some conversations in our waiting room this week. As we shared our experiences and passed on tips, some Mom’s spoke about how they get their kids to start the day in a healthy way. My own daughter, Emma, is 17 now and my [...]
Parents often ask me to suggest some basic herbal formulas that they can safely give to their children to address minor ailments. All the formulas and supplements below can be kept in your medical chest and dispensed by you at your discretion. None of them are a replacement for the advice of your pediatrician and [...]
