As we learn to navigate this new world where an ever looming virus is present, it’s important to learn which ways we can help ourselves and loved ones,get through a time of illness.. Below are herbal remedies and acupressure points for self-care to help aid with symptoms of COVID-19 such as coughing, shortness of breath and fevers. continue reading
We’re confident that you’ve heard of acupuncture, but do you know where it comes from?
The study and practice of acupuncture and acupressure have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years and is an ancient healing technique. Acupressure and acupuncture apply the same principles, but acupressure uses pressure points instead of needles to achieve the desired results. continue reading
Many have heard the question posed what came first, the chicken or the egg? But how does that concept apply to depression? It’s well-known that when we’re depressed, our motivation and interest in maintaining a healthy and balanced diet subsides in the same way our energy does. Harvard Medical Students positioned that same question in relation to depression; what came first, depression or a poor diet? continue reading
Opioids. A word all too common to today’s society. Since the late 1990s, the number of opioid-related deaths has increased dramatically, having taken the lives of nearly 64,000 Americans each year.
The opioid epidemic is considered to be the deadliest crisis in United States history and overdoses have also become the leading cause-of-death in people under the age of 50 in the United States. continue reading
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a system that seems quite foreign to many in the Western world. However, this medical system has been around for over 3,500 years, in comparison to the Western medical system, which has been around since the 19th century. One of the concepts of TCM is that of the meridian or energetic pathways. This article will explore this concept a little more deeply. continue reading
Almost everybody knows there are two very unique ways of treating disease and maintaining health. But not everybody knows how these two methodologies differ from one another. And depending on where you live in the world, there may be one that is more prominent than the other. Both systems have their pros and cons. So let’s differentiate between the two. This is the battle between Eastern and Western medicine. Let’s get ready to rumble! continue reading
Chinese medicinal clinical studies have suggested that using acupuncture as a preventative approach to colds and flu can reduce the incidence of upper respiratory tract infection and shorten the duration of the illness. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine work by rebalancing the body’s systems, regulating the body’s healing energies, and enhancing the immune system.
Even though germs, bacteria, and viruses are everywhere—in the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink—according to Chinese medical theory, they do not cause disease. Illness occurs when our Wei Qi and our meridian organ systems are weak and out of balance. When this occurs it creates a hospitable for germs, bacteria, and viruses to thrive, leading to a cold, the flu, or worse. continue reading
I am on a mission to change the narrative about perimenopause and to provide support and community for women going through the challenges of this period of expansion and healing. And over the next two weeks, some of my colleagues (and friends) are joining me. We will be doing a series of Facebook Live discussions about releasing anger with tapping, tuning into your intuition, reframing and managing hot flashes, body positivity, uncovering your inner queen, managing joint pain, nutrition, finding your voice and speaking your truth, meditation, movement, exploring your creativity, yoga for bone health, hormone replacement therapy, sexuality and pelvic health.
You will benefit from the knowledge of:
✅Julie Schiffman, EFT Practitioner
✅Sonia Choquette Tully, Intuitive Teacher & Guide
✅Beth Lynch, Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner
✅Malik Turley, Change Instigator
✅Queen Wheeler, Transformational Coach
✅Karen Ruiz, Physical Therapist
✅Marcy Kirshenbaum, Holistic Nutritionist
✅Lisa Kaplin, Psychologist and Life Coach
✅Jodie Baudek, Mindset Coach
✅Heather Collins, Certified Personal Trainer
✅Dr. Tiffany Mullen, DO, FABM, ABoIM
✅Becky Paulin-Liston, Physical Therapist & Registered Yoga Teacher
✅Melissa Matson, Movement & Voice Expert
✅Jennifer Litner, Certified Sex Therapist
✅Suzanne Badillo, Physical Therapist
✅Judith Florendo, Physical Therapist
Go to Events on the Northshore Acupuncture Center FB page to get the details about dates/times for each session or see the summary below. Make sure you follow Northshore Acupuncture Center on FB so you can more easily access the FB Lives. The videos will be copied to my YouTube channel after completion and can be found at perimenopausalinapandemic.com.
Summary
Releasing anger with tapping, Julie Schiffman, Mon 5/18 at 4pm CDT
Tuning into your intuition, Sonia Tully, Tues 5/19 at 3:30pm CDT
Hot flashes (burning off what you don’t need), Beth Lynch, Thurs 5/21 at 4:30pm CDT
Body positivity, Malik Turley, Fri 5/22 at 2pm CDT
Uncovering your inner queen, Queen Wheeler, Mon 5/25 at 9am CDT
Managing joint pain, Karen Ruiz, Tues 5/26 at 2pm CDT
Nutrition in perimenopause, Marcy Kirshenbaum, Wed 5/27 at 11am CDT
Find your voice; speak your truth, Lisa Kaplin, Thurs 5/28 at 9am CDT
Meditation makes perimenopause magical, Jodie Baudek, Fri 5/29 at 10am CDT
Movement to ease perimenopause, Heather Collins, Sat 5/30 at 9am CDT
Hormone replacement therapy, Dr. Tiffany Mullen, Sun 5/31 at 7:30pm CDT
Yoga for bone health, Becky Liston, Tues 6/2 at 11am CDT
Embodied creativity, Melissa Matson, Wed 6/3 at 11am CDT
Sexuality during perimenopause, Jennifer Litner, Thurs 6/4 at 10am CDT
Pelvic health in perimenopause, Suzanne Badillo or Judith Florendo, Fri 6/5 at 11:30am CDT
Large Intestine 4 is one of the most important and influential acupoints in the entire body. The Chinese name for Large Intestine 4 is “He Gu” meaning union valley or converging valley. The point is located on the hand in the web between the thumb and index finger, also described as the depression where the index finger and thumb bones part. This area of the hand is often described as “valley like” hence the name converging valley. continue reading
Why do some people always catch a cold, and others don’t?
Viruses, germs, and bacteria are everywhere. They are in the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink, but not all of them are bad or harmful.
Think of the immune system as your body’s security detail. The cells, tissues, and organs that comprise it help repel foreign invaders like harmful bacteria, parasites and other microbes that can cause infections. Disorders of the immune system range from everyday annoyances like mild seasonal allergies to serious illnesses like leukemia. Stress, lack of sleep and other common conditions can contribute to a weakened immune system, which can make you vulnerable to infections. continue reading
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