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  • A Fertility-Friendly Food Roundup | The Yinova Center

    Following a fertility or trying to conceive (TTC) friendly diet can seem overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be! Our friends at Nouri, a meal delivery service company that focuses on nourishing parents at any stage of the journey, helps to handle the guesswork for you. Their culinary Director, Jennifer Jolorte Doro took to our…

  • Eat Your Probiotics: Homemade Yogurt | The Yinova Center

    Schedule your appointment online or email us We are available for in-clinic & virtual appointments seven days a week, with appointment times available all day. We have locations in Manhattan & Brooklyn & also offer concierge visits. See All Locations. Book An Appointment

  • 6 Surprising Ways You Can Use Moxa | The Yinova Center

    Here at Yinova, we love moxa! Moxa, or Ai Ye, is an herb used to warm and stimulate acupuncture points through a process called moxibustion. It improves circulation to relieve pain, boosts energy, and in some cases can be used to warm the uterus to treat some types of infertility. It’s is a great addition…

  • April’s Pink Supermoon | The Yinova Center

    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…

  • Chinese Herbs for Fertility Success | The Yinova Center

    A quick google search for “Fertility Herb” yields a ton of recommendations aimed at anyone looking to improve their chances of conceiving naturally. But, because there isn’t just one cause of infertility, there shouldn’t really be blanket recommendations that apply to anyone and everyone. In fact, there could even be some negative effects of taking,…

  • Herbal Consultations | NYC | The Yinova Center

    Here at Yinova, we are dedicated to putting integrative care within your reach and giving you the power to take your health in hand. We do this by using any combination of the tools that Chinese medicine offers us as practitioners. From Acupuncture to gua sha, chinese herbal formulas to nutritional advice, cupping to dietary…

  • Immune-Boosting Elderberry Syrup | The Yinova Center

    Elderberries have been used for hundreds of years in Europe, where they are prized as an immune-booster. This home-made elderberry syrup is a favorite remedy in our family, where we take 1 tbsp a day throughout the winter to ward off colds and flu. If we do start to get sick we step up the…

  • Emma Explores: Jade Rollers | The Yinova Center

    Hello, c’est moi. I’m back and exploring things. For anyone new here, Emma Explores is a series where I investigate various “things” in wellness! From new fads to ancient formulas, my goal is to dive in headfirst with the hopes of demystifying some of the buzziest buzzwords in wellness. Today, I’m looking at Facial Rollers.…

  • The Scoop on Cold Foods | The Yinova Center

    If you’ve ever been to see an acupuncturist, you’ve likely received advice to steer clear of cold foods. This can be a tough pill to swallow, especially for people who love salads and iced drinks (venti cold brew, anyone?) The good news is that there are definitely some things that you can do to balance…

  • How to beat those Autumn Blues | The Yinova Center

    The Fall Equinox is just around the corner: it’s time to say goodbye to summer and welcome in the autumn. Soon the leaves will change colors and we’ll trade in our flip-flops and shorts for long pants and jackets. Chinese medicine pays very close attention to season changes as these changes can impact our bodies…

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