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PCOS affects 1 in 10 people of childbearing age, making it one of the most common gynecological hormonal disorders. It causes a range of symptoms from irregular menses to weight gain and is a major cause of infertility. It can also wreak havoc on your skin and at Yinova we’re often asked to help with […]

Congratulations on becoming a new parent! This post is meant to provide a reference point for new parents of all types – moms, dads, mamas, babas, maddies, zazas, ninis, rens, you name it!*  Most likely, we have been with you through your journey to conceive and carry to term. If you’re just joining the Yinova […]

Infertility is super overwhelming. Correction: probably the most overwhelming experience you’ve ever had in your entire life. At least that’s how it felt—and often still feels—to me when I realized getting pregnant was not going to be all rainbows and butterflies and ClearBlue commercials. Throughout my fertility journey, I’ve been fortunate enough to have access to […]

Our expectation of pregnancy and new parenthood is often one of great excitement and joy but what if that’s not always the reality? We commonly see these experiences portrayed as some of the most blissful and fulfilling times in our lives, and we often feel pressure to act happy or tell others how great things […]

I’ve been a nanny placement specialist for 15 years and a lot of the families I work with are coming to me right after the birth of their child. Also, as a DONA trained doula and pre/post natal yoga instructor, I work closely with a lot of mother’s post-birth. Every mother, family and birth are […]

When we’re trying to conceive, we all know it is important to eat well. We at Yinova recommend certain foods for different fertility types, you an find out your type here, but in general, it is best to eat a broad range of whole, organic foods: lots of vegetables and fruit (in all colors!), healthy carbs […]

As a dancer, I can feel my body getting stiffer and less flexible within days of going without stretching. For most individuals it isn’t necessary to be able to touch your nose to your knees with your legs stretched out, so why is stretching so important? While studying exercise physiology, I have begun to notice […]

Even very early in pregnancy, your body begins to transform to accommodate and prepare for childbirth. Your pelvic girdle shifts to support a growing fetus and as pregnancy advances, weight is redistributed sometimes stressing musculoskeletal structures as they shift, adjust, and realign. This causes a change in your center of gravity. Some of the hormones […]

Here at The Yinova Center we often hear from people who are trying to give up smoking. We understand that quitting smoking can be really tough and we want to support you in whatever way we can. So can acupuncture help? The answer according to clinical research is mixed. This study compared acupuncture to sham […]

Parents often ask me to suggest some basic herbal formulas that they can safely give to their children to address minor ailments. All the formulas and supplements below can be kept in your medicine chest and dispensed by you at your discretion. None of them are a replacement for the advice of your pediatrician and […]