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Our expectation of pregnancy and new parenthood is often one of great excitement and joy but what if that’s not always the reality? We commonly see these experiences portrayed as some of the most blissful and fulfilling times in our lives, and we often feel pressure to act happy or tell others how great things […]

Susan and her husband Tom, in their late twenties, had been trying to get pregnant for more than 2 years. They had been to see all the specialists. No one could find a single problem. The diagnosis: “Unexplained Infertility.” “We are at our wits end,” Susan told me. As I started the healing, I held […]

For the month of March, Women’s History Month, we will be celebrating our heroes in health & healthcare: from doctors to activists, midwives to scientists. Whether they’ve changed the dialogue surrounding our bodies, pioneered their industry, or changed the way we practice medicine itself; our heroes know no bounds and inspire us to be our best selves. […]

We often talk about how to use acupuncture for assisting women and their partners in the pursuit of fertility but what about when trauma occurs and there is stress in trying to conceive again?

I’m frequently asked which prenatal vitamins are right for people who are trying to conceive or are already pregnant. There are so many prenatals on the market: it’s no wonder that it can feel daunting trying to pick out which one is the best. Prenatal vitamin formulations can and do vary, but there are some […]

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 organic, non-toxic life?”  My lovely friends at Healthy Child recently ran this great post on how to live a non-toxic life without spending a fortune, so […]

It’s that time of year again! Children are heading back to school. Parents often have mixed feelings around this. Most of our Yinova parents 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 a routine. At this time […]

Susan* was a long-term fertility patient who was overjoyed to find out that she was pregnant. “Should I still come and see you every week?” she asked me. The answer is only if you want to. If you find acupuncture relaxing and useful, feel free to visit us here at the Yinova Center as much […]

Recently the FDA reiterated its warning that children under six shouldn’t be given cough syrup which begs the question: what’s a parent 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 […]

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 parent I know, first hand, that teenagers can be sensitive and vulnerable and […]