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One of the foundations of Chinese medicine is a theory called the 5 Elements, which include Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Each of these elements has a predictable set of characteristics and relationships with the other 4 elements. What is amazing is that in Chinese medicine, each of these also has corresponding physical and […]

At Yinova, we have always been dedicated to providing integrative care and to giving our patients the tools they need to take their health in their hands. Now, more than ever, it is important to uphold that statement. While we are a general practice, our main area of expertise and focus is in fertility as […]

My connection to emergency medicine goes back a long time. Formally an FDNY paramedic in Harlem back in the ’90s, I recently renewed my paramedic license as a way to stay connected to emergency medicine and to my family in the field.  Frontline workers have been on my mind a lot throughout this pandemic as […]

As someone who has lived in a major city for over a decade, I have lost touch with the seasonal blooms of flowers. COVID-19 brought me back to the suburbs for quarantine and slowed down my typical pace of life. I decided to take this opportunity to become the foraging herbalist I imagined I would […]

When weather, sickness, or other circumstances keep us from getting out to the grocery store, it’s best to shop our own pantries for a healthy and delicious meal. Food is so important for our physical and mental health in traditional Chinese medical (TCM) theory, and so it is important to prioritize healthy eating in difficult […]

Join us on February 12th at 6:30 pm at Yinova Brooklyn Heights for a panel discussion about having sex, reconnecting with yourself & reconnecting with your partner – postpartum. This panel of experts will guide you through a discussion covering the physical, hormonal, and emotional factors that could be playing a role in preventing you […]

This year, Lunar New Year falls on January 25th and is the Year of the Rat! We’ll share more later this week about what the Year of the Rat has in store for us, but today I thought I’d celebrate by baking Chinese Almond Cookies. They’re said to look like coins and symbolize prosperity and so […]

In 95% of term pregnancies, the baby will be in the optimal fetal position (head down) in relation to the maternal, pelvic structure which results in a normal vaginal delivery. There are, however, about 3-4% of women who will present with a baby in breech position. A baby in breech position or transverse position is […]

Chances are, unless you’re pregnant or trying to conceive, you might not have spent much time thinking about your cervix (other than at your annual gynecologist appointment where you may have a pap smear done to assess for cancerous or precancerous changes of the cervical cells). This part of our anatomy is hardworking, but often […]

Have you ever noticed your bowel movements changing throughout the month? Perhaps when you’re about to menstruate, you notice some significant shifts? It turns out that there’s often a connection between your cycle and your poops. What causes these shifts? As an acupuncturist and a nurse, I find it interesting to consider conditions from both […]