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Fertility IVF Good clinical research has demonstrated the effectiveness of acupuncture used in conjunction with IVF demonstrating around a 50% increase in success rate with acupuncture vs. without. Acupuncture works to increase success rates of these interventions by increasing blood flow to the ovaries during the stimulation phase of IVF and by improving the effectiveness of […]

Almost everyone experiences some form of back pain in their life. Americans spend over $50 billion per year trying to deal with back pain – related to jobs that put a strain on their backs, pregnancy and other structural body changes, poor posture, lack of exercise, bad lifting habits, and much more. While the structure […]

Yoga has been guiding students towards a higher quality of living for thousands of years. When practiced mindfully, yoga will strengthen one’s body, mind and spirit. Similar to Tradition Chinese Medicine philosophy, yoga strives to help students achieve balance and ownership of their health. A regular yoga practice can improve mood, combat stress, relieve muscular […]

“Our experience at the Yinova center was amazing from the first moment we walked into the center. As Jill Blakeway’s patient I have never felt more cared for in any other professional establishment. Jill was present and listened to my concerns from the first minute and was always there for us in any stage of […]

Dr. Jill Blakeway is an acupuncturist, herbalist, author of Making Babies, & the founder of Yinova.. Described as a “fertility goddess” & named as one of Manhattan’s top acupuncturists by the New York Times, she credits much of her success to combining the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine with modern, conventional biomedicine.

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 […]

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 […]

One recent study said that women* who eat low-fat dairy foods may have a higher risk of infertility than those who treat themselves to full-fat ice cream or cheese. Another found that getting just 2% of total calories from trans fats instead of healthier monounsaturated fats was associated with a doubled risk of infertility. So […]