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“If you are operating on less than five hours of sleep for five days in a row, you are actually functioning as if you were legally intoxicated,” says Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, Surgeon General, at the Association of the U.S. Army’s 2012 annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Insufficient sleep can come in several forms – […]

Did you know January is Apple and Apricot month? I personally am a big fan of devoting each month to the celebration of food. Coming off of a holiday season filled with indulgences of all kinds, it’s a good opportunity to highlight some delicious fruits that will benefit your healthy New Year’s eating habits. Apples […]

This is a fun time of year, but it’s stressful for most people. And here at the Yinova Center, I’ve recently been treating a lot of insomnia and neck and shoulder tension. According to the CDC, 85% of diseases have an emotional component, and a 20-year study, conducted by researchers at the University of London, […]

I love the sweetness of butternut squash, but I always feel as if it needs something to liven it up. In this recipe, curry spices and ginger add heat and make a simple, but very satisfying soup. In Chinese medicine, squashes are thought to be qi tonics and are prized for their nutritional value. They’re […]

I’m writing this in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, which wreaked havoc across the Northeast taking lives, destroying homes, and leaving millions of people without power for several days. As we start to get back to normal this week at the Yinova Center, our hearts go out to people who are still suffering and who […]

My patients often ask me what they can do to improve their success during an IVF, and my answer usually surprises them. Laugh!   In addition to receiving acupuncture after having an embryo transfer, I tell my patients to go home, relax, and watch some funny movies. A study published in the respected Fertility and Sterility medical journal last […]

Amanda Silver is nicknamed The Yinova “Rock Star” for a reason. Her ability to develop personal relationships with her patients, co-workers, family, and self is a true testament to the “Ying-Yang” balance of her being. Her holistic approach to life translates to her diet and is visually seen through her refrigerator. Your refrigerator is quite […]

When entering the second trimester of pregnancy, approximately weeks 12 – 24, the draining symptoms of the first trimester have for most become a memory. Many find this period the “honeymoon stage,” the most enjoyable part of pregnancy. With an upsurge in energy, many find it is now easier to eat, sleep, and work. Your […]

Over the past few years, I have noticed a rise in people coming to the Yinova Center for acupuncture and herbal medicine to treat polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS. These patients usually have irregular periods or in many cases, no periods, and are looking to regulate their cycles in a natural way. What is PCOS? […]

Like many of you, I’m increasingly worried about the number of chemicals we are exposed to. From talking to our Yinova patients, I  am clear that many of us want to take sensible steps towards a less toxic lifestyle. Personally, I’ve changed my diet, eliminated toxic household cleaners, made different make-up choices, and even found […]