Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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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…
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Surprising Ways Acupuncture Can Boost Your Libido | The Yinova Center
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A Topical for the Ages: Po Sum On Oil | The Yinova Center
Po Sum On Oil is a topical analgesic used to increase circulation, warm up painful muscles, and relieve pain. The oil has a delicious cinnamon smell and is applied topically to the skin to provide deep, penetrative warmth for the muscles and tissues. Po Sum On Oil is a powerful pain reliever because of its jam-packed…
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Musings on Meditation: Why It May Not Have Worked Before and How to Revisit | The Yinova Center
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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…
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It’s All in the Wrist: Introducing you to PC 6 | The Yinova Center
PC 6, short for Pericardium 6, is the 6th point on the Pericardium channel. The point is found between the two tendons on the inside of the wrist, about three fingers below the wrist crease. PC 6 is most famously known for its use in motion sickness bracelets, but it has a plethora of other…
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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…
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Micro-movements for Optimal Hydration | The Yinova Center
We all know drinking plenty of water is the ultimate form of hydration. We may even force ourselves to drink more water during the day than we actually desire. Hydration is essential to ensuring proper fluid and electrolyte balance, decreasing fatigue, increasing productivity, removing toxins from our bodies, moistening and hydrating our joints, fueling our…
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Autumn Recipes to Nourish Your Yin | The Yinova Center
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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…
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