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With the new school term approaching, parents are considering how they can help their children be their best this year–feeling confident, self-possessed, healthy, and clear-minded. They want their child to perform academically but are also sensitive to other areas that enrich a youngster’s life, including physical activity, healthy social engagement, body awareness, mental health, and […]

If you’re in your mid-30s and find you’re on a hormonal roller coaster, you may be entering perimenopause.  Firstly, don’t panic! This doesn’t mean you’re going to enter menopause anytime soon. This stage in a woman’s reproductive life can last a decade and isn’t a sign that menopause is imminent.  Secondly, don’t assume you have […]

In the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, researchers discovered something remarkable: jet-black fungi growing inside the nuclear reactors. These fungi, adapted to life in the exclusion zone, where radiation levels are high, have a superpower: they can absorb and consume radiation. Their high melanin content, the same pigment that gives human skin its color, […]

Dates may be the most popular fruit in the Middle East and North Africa, and they are cherished in both culinary and traditional medicine practices. Historically used to treat fever and promote wound healing, dates are also believed to have benefits for those preparing for childbirth. Myth or fact? You may have heard that eating […]

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 […]

Here comes … Summer! You’re probably familiar with the solar calendar (used widely today) and the lunar calendar (from many ancient cultures) – but have you heard of the Solar Terms?  The 24 Solar Terms, or Seasonal Nodes, based on both solar and lunar calendars, are biweekly divisions that reflect significant shifts in nature. People […]

Introducing rhubarb, the unsung hero of the vegetable world! Often overlooked and overshadowed by other popular produce, rhubarb is a powerhouse of nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins that can significantly impact your overall health. From bolstering your bone health to strengthening your heart, rhubarb boasts an impressive array of health benefits that are often overlooked. The […]

You’re probably familiar with the solar calendar (used widely today) and the lunar calendar (from many ancient cultures) – but have you heard of the Solar Terms?  The 24 Solar Terms, or Seasonal Nodes, based on both solar and lunar calendars, are biweekly divisions that reflect significant shifts in nature. People in East Asia have […]

We are living in a time where it is inevitable that you, or someone you love, has been infected with Covid or one of the other infectious variants. While many of us seem to glide through the illness and quarantine, ready to jump back into daily life on the other side, others have found it […]

Here at Yinova, we treat all of our patients using a whole-body system and we love connecting with other health practitioners who take the same approach. Most of our patients are coming to us for guidance on their hormonal imbalances, which we often treat through their gut.  We recently caught up with Sophie Shepard, a […]