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Doctors treating breast cancer give patients drugs that lower their estrogen levels in order to reduce the risk that breast cancer will return. Unfortunately, these drugs also mimic the symptoms of menopause and can have some unpleasant side effects such as night sweats, insomnia, and hot flashes. Doctors normally give the antidepressant Effexor to treat […]

For the month of June, we’re offering an add-on service of $10 ear acupressure treatments using rainbow crystal ear seeds! All of the proceeds will be donated to both the LGBT Center & the Brooklyn Pride Center.  Ear seeds stay in place for about 3 days & whilst they don’t pierce the skin, they do […]

Happy Lunar New Year! This time of year marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring and, as such, is an excellent time to set some goals and intentions for the year ahead. Lunar New Year marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It is a time when families get […]

A recent article in the New York Times explored impurities in a few poor quality herbal supplements that supposedly aid in weight loss and low libido.  We are saddened that these products exist and are giving Chinese herbs a bad reputation. We would like to reassure our patients that purchasing herbal products and supplements appropriately […]

The Yinova Method describes how we practice an ancient medicine in a thoroughly modern way.  Since 1999, we’ve developed a system that is deeply rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and yet integrates seamlessly with the Western medical care our patients receive. We call this the Yinova Method and you can find a good example of […]

Last month I wrote about how acupuncture and moxibustion can help turn a breech baby and this week one of our lovely patients, Monika, used this method with great success. I like it when our Yinova patients write on this blog, so I asked if she would mind sharing her experience. Below you’ll find what […]

Several recent studies have explored the use of acupuncture to treat polycystic ovary syndrome in women * with encouraging results. We see quite a number of patients who are suffering from PCOS at the Yinova Center and have found that a combination of acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can be really helpful for managing a […]

When I was expecting my daughter I vividly remember bursting into tears in the middle of a supermarket. Partly this mild hysteria was due to my pregnancy hormones but I also felt overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice and seemingly dire warnings around pregnancy and food. It seemed as if the advice kept changing and […]

As a Yinova acupuncturist, certified herbalist, labor doula, massage therapist and student of both Western and Eastern medicine, Klara Kadar understands the importance of a comprehensive, well-balanced career. This belief translates naturally to her philosophy on food. Even with a busy schedule, Klara makes time to enjoy the experience of cooking with her boyfriend. She welcomes us […]

One of the first questions new patients ask me is some version of: “Does this actually work?” I never mind the question. It’s a good one, and the answer matters. Acupuncture has been practiced in East Asia for thousands of years, but if you grew up in a culture where medicine means pills and procedures, […]