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  • Embracing Autumn: The Seasonal Nodes

    Bustling school children and ubiquitous Pumpkin Spice can only mean one thing…it’s officially Autumn. Although the Fall Equinox arrives in late September, the Seasonal Nodes have slowly shifted to Autumn since early August. What are Seasonal Nodes, you may ask? Based on both solar and lunar calendars, the 24 Solar Terms, or Seasonal Nodes, are…

  • Summer Books: Yinova’s Reading List | The Yinova Center

    It’s a pretty safe assumption that – at any given time – everyone at Yinova is reading something about health. Of course, we all have our other go-to categories and indulgences – from poetry to history to politics and science fiction. Being connected to an evolving sensibility of healing, though, resonates with all of us…

  • Embracing Summer: The Seasonal Nodes

    Here comes … Summer! You’re probably familiar with the solar calendar (used widely today) and the lunar calendar (from many ancient cultures) – but have you heard of the Solar Terms? The 24 Solar Terms, or Seasonal Nodes, based on both solar and lunar calendars, are biweekly divisions that reflect significant shifts in nature. People…

  • Regulating Blood Sugar | The Yinova Center

    The endocrine system and hormonal regulation What is the endocrine system, and why should we care? The endocrine system is a complex system of glands which secrete hormones. Hormones are like little chemical messengers that communicate to specific organs in order to regulate a particular function. When you hear the word hormones, what comes to…

  • Gentian Violet: The Power is in the Color | The Yinova Center

    Gentian Violet is an antiseptic dye that has been used for over a century to treat different forms of candida overgrowths, also commonly known as yeast or thrush infections. The dark purple dye can be used as a fabric dye, a gram stain when using a microscope, and can even treat fungal infections due to…

  • Chinese Herbs for Fertility Success | The Yinova Center

    At Yinova, we are dedicated to putting integrative care within your reach, giving you the ability to take your health in hand. We do this by combining all the tools that Chinese medicine offers us — from acupuncture to gua sha, Chinese herbal formulas to nutritional advice, cupping to dietary guidance – each of these…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • Bone Broth | Recipe | The Yinova Center

    A good soup has healing properties. We’re not talking about any old soup, however. There’s nothing particularly curative about the kind of soup that comes in a can or a carton. Soup’s much-vaunted medicinal properties come from the broth that makes it and that broth gets its goodness from bones. Bone broth has been a…

  • Zoodles, Pesto & Shrimp Recipe | The Yinova Center

    We first tasted zucchini pasta at a raw food restaurant a few years ago and were blown away by how similar it is to regular noodles only with some very notable health benefits. This article compares regular pasta to the veggie version and reveals that a normal bowl of pasta has 581 calories and 121g…