Acupuncture in Manhattan is thrilled to announce the launch of our new website! We have been hard at work making it easier to schedule appointments, ask personal health questions, and tell friends about us through Facebook and Twitter. Please check out the new site and tell us what you think and … [Read more...]
Summer Newsletter
July 10, 2013 by
We are finally in the full swing of summer and I was blessed to spend last week in a cottage by the Great Peconic Bay. With no AC or indoor shower it became clear just how far our routine has strayed from the rhythms of our natural environment. I saw this contrast most in my two year old. In the … [Read more...]
Getting Healthy. Do You “Know How?”
May 19, 2013 by
During this time of year I am always amazed how nature knows just what to do and how to be. How is it that the daffodils come just before the final snowfall every year? How do the cherry blossoms become themselves on cue? How does the world "know how" to become itself over and over year after … [Read more...]
Butter IS Good for You!
January 30, 2013 by
Nutritionists outside the maistream have know this for a while. Now maistream media is coming around too. Traditional fats - butter, lard, coconut oil are actually GOOD for you! That's right. Once shunned, coconut oil can actually improve your good/bad cholesterol ratio, butter contains essential … [Read more...]
Yoga Therapy For New Mothers
January 19, 2013 by
I am excited to introduce you to a practitioner who's work is truly transformative. Weene practices Pheonix Rising Yoga Therapy which combines yoga asana with meditation and psychotherapy. Her work unlocks the key to union of mind, body, and spirit. She is conducting a workshop with an emphasis on … [Read more...]
New Hours for a New Year
January 15, 2013 by
In honor of the Chinese year of the Snake - I am bringing back office hours every Thursday beginning this February. I hope this helps those of you who've had trouble coming in to see me. For those of you who look forward to my Chinese New Year newsletters, don't worry, this isn't it. More on the … [Read more...]
Stay Flu-free with Medicine Already in Your Cupboard
January 11, 2013 by
How Viruses Work: Why We Get Sick The Three Factors at Play in the Spread of a Virus: 1) Virulence, the strength of the bug Some viruses are so strong that virtually no immune system can resist them. The flu is NOT such a bug. In fact, it is well known that people with compromised immunity are … [Read more...]
Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin & The Farm Midwives
January 11, 2013 by
Ina May Gaskin is one of my heroes. She has long been considered the foremother of modern midwifery. She has delivered thousands of babies and has spent her life advocating for normal birth. She is the real deal which is why I am so excited to see this movie about her life and work. It is showing at … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving
November 21, 2012 by
This year I am thankful for: a dry roof over my head heat and hot water (finally!) family and friends my little chicken (I know she isn't a turkey but figured you'd forgive me) all of you! To show my thanks Ayla Yavin Acupuncture will be donating 15% of all earnings through December … [Read more...]
Large Study Shows that Acupuncture provides True Pain Relief
September 12, 2012 by
The data keeps coming in to counter skeptics - "Acupuncture works! If you suffer from chronic pain it can help improve your life!" Forthermore, it's extrememly safe so what's the downside? If you have been trying to get your grumpy uncle or your skeptical mother-in-law to try acupuncture for their … [Read more...]
