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Thoughts, from a Chinese medicine perspective, on how to Exercise Your Immune System to Support it’s Flexibility and Adaptiveness. Without a doubt, this year has been one of the most worrisome in terms of supporting our immune systems and staying healthy. Just as masks and frequent handwashing have become a part of our new normal, […]

Here at Yinova, it’s not uncommon for us to hear from our patients that they feel they’ve lost a connection with their sexuality. We treat many patients going through fertility journeys, navigating the postpartum world, or experiencing painful sex for a variety of reasons-all of which can change their outlooks on what it means to […]

From a Chinese medicine perspective, every season has its own affinity to different organ systems. For example, the internal organ associated with Autumn is the lungs. Our lungs play a crucial role in circulating your Wei Qi, which is essentially our outer defense system that protects us from pathogenic influences. The sensory organ associated with […]

Join Jessie Weinberg, the Director of Pelvic Health at SPEAR Physical Therapy, and Jill Blakeway, Yinova founder and Doctor of Chinese Medicine, for a discussion on how to combine acupuncture and physical therapy to address pelvic disorders, especially those with a gynecological, urological, or digestive root. Together, acupuncture and Physical Therapy can help calm the […]

In Chinese medicine, gua sha is an ancient technique that can be used to relieve acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain, improve circulation and reduce inflammation, support the immune system and address upper respiratory illnesses, and release tension in areas where there is restricted movement. It can even be used for beautifying techniques like de-puffing and […]

Sweating is an essential function of the body that helps to excrete metabolic wastes, cool the body down, and moisten our skin. The way in which we sweat is affected by a lot of factors including diet, medications, mood, hormone levels, and the presence of certain medical conditions.  Sweat is an important part of diagnostics […]

“Ahhh…” – that feeling when you smell a fragrant, sweet rose and let out a long sigh.  Yinova practitioner, Dr. Meghan Sultana describes why roses are so useful in Chinese medicine:  In Chinese herbology, we use Mei Gui Hua (dried Chinese rosebuds, or rosae rugosae flos) to invoke this exact feeling of ease. Mei gui […]

We talk about hormonal balance a lot here at the Yinova center; in fact, one of the most common things we hear when seeing someone for the first time is that they feel their hormones are “off” in some way:  causing disruptions to their menstrual cycles, skin, digestion, energy, or mood. We see hormonal imbalances present […]

The evening of Tuesday, April 7th will boast the most resplendent Full Moon of the year. We’re here to reveal all you need to know about what this beautiful moon will bring and how you can best take care of your physical and energetic bodies in preparation for this exquisite lunar event. Facts & Figures […]

As I listen to the concerns of my patients and process my own emotions, I am reminded of the stages of grief formulated by the great psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross who pioneered end-of-life care. She observed common stages in her patients who were struggling with loss: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. We’ve all had moments […]