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“Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy?” I get this question a lot from new parents and the answer is that for most it is perfectly safe as long as they keep a few guidelines in mind. In fact not only is it safe but it’s a good idea to stay physically active throughout your […]

We’ve written before about how to best prepare for a treatment but what about after you get out of an acupuncture treatment? Yinova practitioners Aileen Moy, DACM, LAc, Kelsey Tangel DACM, LAc, and Thea McCallion LAc, MS are sharing their advice on the most commonly asked post-treatment questions our patients have! Right after treatment is such […]

Over the years, since moving into our Brooklyn Heights location, we’ve had the privilege of meeting many incredible people and businesses right in our neighborhood. Xtend Barre is one of those places, in fact; they’re our neighbors! Every one of their instructors is a shining beacon of light. Filled with love and compassion, they’ve truly […]

The winds are picking up and the leaves are falling down. This blustery season finds us reaching for our scarves, preparing to cozy in. Every year at this time, our patients come in remarking that they don’t have as much energy, and it’s becoming harder to get out of bed in the morning. (Check out […]

A good night’s sleep is as important to your health as a nourishing diet or getting enough exercise and sleep problems are often an indication that you’re out of balance. That’s why at the Yinova Center we ask you lots of questions about your sleep. Your acupuncturist is likely to ask you some or all […]

As a dancer, I can feel my body getting stiffer and less flexible within days of going without stretching. For most individuals it isn’t necessary to be able to touch your nose to your knees with your legs stretched out, so why is stretching so important? While studying exercise physiology, I have begun to notice […]

I wrote Sex Again: Recharging Your Libido because patients tell me they wish they were more interested in sex and when I ask them what they think lowers their libido they often mention stress. Stressed out people usually don’t feel like having sex, which is a shame really because sex is a great stress reliever. The relationship […]

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 […]

Ah menopause! It can be a touchy subject for those of us who are heading towards this transition. There seems to be so much to dread… hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, headaches, fatigue, and weight gain. Clearly this doesn’t sound like fun but I have some good news. Here at the Yinova Center, we have […]

Winter Solstice: the pinnacle of darkness, stillness, and quiet, but with a glimmer of hope, renewal, and rebirth – the gradual return of light. It’s no coincidence that the most festive holidays occur during the shortest days of the year, as humanity attempts to balance darkness with light. Considered the midpoint of the winter Solar […]