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  • Thanksgiving | A Guide to Savor the Flavor

    Thanksgiving dinner is the meal of the year. Whether you like to eat each side dish separately or are all about that perfect combination bite of turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce, we can all agree that it’s impossible not to indulge. And I’m here to say, go for it! It’s not every day that…

  • 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…

  • Rhubarb | 5 Underrated Health Benefits

    Introducing rhubarb, the unsung hero of the vegetable world! Often overlooked and overshadowed by other popular produce, rhubarb is a powerhouse of nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins that can significantly impact your overall health. From bolstering your bone health to strengthening your heart, rhubarb boasts an impressive array of health benefits that are often overlooked. The…

  • Can I Shower After Cupping? | The Yinova Center

    Cupping therapy, an alternative medicine practice that’s grown increasingly popular in recent years, has been a traditional treatment throughout Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe for centuries. And research shows that it’s effective at relieving pain and treating conditions like fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. If you’re looking into cupping to treat a medical condition (or…

  • Astragalus Root: Benefits and Potential Side Effects | The Yinova Center

    Originally recorded in the most famous ancient Chinese medical book, Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, in 200 AD, astragalus root is a powerful non-toxic herb with several healing properties. It’s used worldwide in both Eastern and Western medicine today to boost immune function, prevent cancer, improve memory, and even shrink tumors. But this seemingly miraculous…

  • Vitamins Making You Sleepy? This Might Be Why | The Yinova Center

    Have you ever taken a vitamin supplement and felt more tired than usual afterward? This may come as a surprise after taking something known to boost energy levels. However, vitamins can indeed cause drowsiness in some cases. In this article, we’ll explore why vitamins can make you sleepy and which are most commonly associated with…

  • 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…

  • 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…