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In the year 2020, it’s been predicted that an estimated 276,480 women* in the U.S. will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer & 48,530 women* will be diagnosed with non-invasive breast cancer. For someone receiving a diagnosis like this, among a wide range of new concerns, thoughts of how to start a family may be one of the questions someone may have. We recently caught up with the director of fertility preservation at CCRM Dr. Knopman, who offered us some insight into ...the various components of navigating a fertility journey through a breast cancer diagnosis. Link in bio. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth * Language used in the study referenced. See more

We recently caught up with the director of fertility preservation at CCRM, Dr. Knopman, who offered us some insight into the various components of navigating a fertility journey through a breast cancer diagnosis.

Patients feel so relaxed and pain-free after an acupuncture treatment that they regularly ask our practitioners What’s in those needles? The answer? Nothing! The feeling you get during a treatment surprisingly has almost nothing to do with the actual needle and everything to do with you. Studies have proved that the needles cause your body to release natural opiates, hence the feeling of well being you feel after we treat you. If you’d like to learn more about the effects of acupuncture or would like to book a treatment, head to our website!

We recently caught up with RMA of New York who shared with us their insight on the various Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs) available to individuals, couples, and families in the LGBTQ+ community. You can read their advice and guidance over on our blog.

This post contains sensitive material about miscarriage. According to the March of Dimes, as many as half of all pregnancies result in miscarriage, most often occurring before a missed a period. Furthermore, roughly 20% of recognized pregnancies end in a miscarriage. This number is often surprising, as miscarriages or early pregnancy loss are not often spoken about and the fact that we don’t speak about this very often can cause people to feel isolated and alone if they ha...ve had or are going through a miscarriage. That feeling of isolation is something a member of our team experienced. She bravely decided to share her story with our community in the hopes of letting people know that they are not alone and that those feelings - grief, anger, disappointment, guilt, shame, emptiness - are part of a collective experience. You can read Selina’s story here.

Join Jessie Weinberg, the Director of Pelvic Health at SPEAR Physical Therapy NYC and Jill Blakeway, Yinova founder and Doctor of Chinese Medicine, on October 28th at 6 pm ET for a discussion on how to combine acupuncture and physical therapy to address pelvic disorders, especially those with a gynecological, urological, or digestive root. RSVP here!

Yinova founder Jill Blakeway is taking over our Instagram to cook a quick & easy, fertility-friendly lunch! These are the ingredients you'll need - join in next week (10/14 @ 12:30) to cook along with her and to learn more about these superfoods! We hope to see you there!

(TW) October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, and so we wanted to take some time to shine a light on this from a Chinese medicine perspective. Over on our blog, we are talking about the supportive role Chinese medicine can play after having a miscarriage.

Join us on October 27th at 6 pm for a discussion with Pritam Atma about her first book, "Mystical Motherhood." Combining Western and Eastern traditions, Mystical Motherhood, is your conscious guide to modern motherhood from meditation and spirituality to a healthy pregnancy and birth you will be guided step-by-step on how to raise your vibration and create a happy family from the time before conception to the early childhood years.

The body is extremely intelligent: it is resilient and has an ingrained instinct to survive and thrive. Oftentimes, the body is able to reduce anxiety and increase a sense of well-being by tapping into its own hardwiring which encourages a shift in brain chemistry and stress hormones. However, in some cases, tapping into that hardwiring can prove to be difficult. Head to our blog for Yinova practitioner Dr. Kelsey Tangel’s advice on some natural remedies to help reduce anxiety and start the healing process.

While the exact cause of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is unknown, an excess of androgen hormones, high insulin levels, stress, low-grade inflammation, obesity, and genetic predisposition can contribute to the incidence of PCOS. One of the main things we tell our patients is to work on the things that are within their control. Stress and weight gain are two things that can be controlled with diet and exercise. Inflammation and insulin levels are also well controlled with diet and exercise to some extent. We're discussing why consistent exercise and certain dietary adjustments may be to help to alleviate symptoms of PCOS and has offered some advice on some food swaps that could have an impact, over on our blog.

We are excited to be joining forces with co-director of RMA of New York, Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee, for a virtual discussion on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome from both an Eastern and Western perspective. During this discussion, Dr. Mukherjee and Yinova founder Jill Blakeway will share their knowledge, offer advice, and answer any questions you may have. You can register for this event here!