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Over the past four weeks, since Hurricane Sandy ravaged the coastal regions of New York and New Jersey, we have all seen extraordinary outpourings of generosity and kindness in almost every conceivable form. From those with carpentry & construction skills, to food trucks to healthcare providers, it’s been a time of people being their best. […]

Many years ago, when my daughter Emma was small, we kept a gratitude journal, the two of us, for a whole year. Every night we’d each write down something we were grateful for. I’d like to pretend this was my idea, but it wasn’t. Emma, who was six at the time, was inspired by something […]

If you haven’t heard, birth control pills have become free to insured Americans as of August 1, 2012. Also, pap smears, mammograms, HIV and other STI screenings and counseling, gestational diabetes screenings during pregnancy, lactation support and equipment, and domestic violence screenings all became available the same day. Soon, all Americans (not just those who […]

Have you ever wondered why you get cramps, crabby, or dark brown blood with your period? Most of us never got the full story of what our periods are really supposed to be like. A period should be like a finely tuned orchestra. Maybe a little warm-up for about an hour with a bit of […]

With recent research suggesting a link between obesity and the overuse of antibiotics, we thought it might be a fitting time to discuss probiotics.  When we take antibiotics, we alter our community of healthy intestinal bacteria.  It may surprise you to learn that the bacteria in our bodies outnumber our human cells by a ratio […]

Women* with a common blood type could be twice as likely to suffer from fertility problems, say scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and Yale University. Women* with blood group O are at a higher risk of running out of healthy eggs according to research presented this week at the American […]

Everyone feels anxious sometimes but if you find yourself feeling anxious a lot of the time or are generally anxious without reason you may find it helpful to tell your doctor and enlist the help of an acupuncturist. The NIH (National Institute of Health) has supported acupuncture as a treatment for anxiety since 1997 and […]

For thousands of years, all over the world, honey has been prescribed for its antibacterial properties. The ancient Egyptians used it to treat sores and soldiers in the trenches, during World War One, applied it to their wounds. However, with the popularity of antibiotics, honey took a back seat and was dismissed as a home […]

Even though we’ve come a long way in the fight for equality, many LGBTQ+ individuals still face stigma and discrimination. Good healthcare begins with information and affirmation. The Yinova Center is committed to keeping informed about the needs of The LBGTQ+ community. Our practitioners are here to welcome every patient with warm hearts and open […]

JamieAnn Bero is a graduate of California State University, Los Angeles where she studied Mass Communication with an emphasis in Marketing. While studying she also competed on the Women’s Volleyball team. JamieAnn has a personal connection to Traditional Chinese Medicine and the art of acupuncture for the role it plays in her own health & wellness journey. At […]