What is Moxibustion and How Can it Help

By admin | Published October 5, 2020

Traditional Chinese medicine is a medical system that incorporates numerous methods for treating disease and illness. One of the tools found in the toolbox of the Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner is known as moxibustion.

This technique involves the burning of mugwort, known as “moxa”, which is an herb that facilitates healing. The purpose of moxibustion is to stimulate the flow of Qi (pronounced “chee”), strengthen the blood and maintain general health. Qi is translated as life energy. continue reading »

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4 Ways To Support Your Kids: Back-To-School & COVID

By admin | Published September 7, 2020

2020 has proven to be a year of trials and growth for all of us. With a new school year just around the corner, it’s important to have an open dialogue with our children about what to expect, how to stay safe and how they can express themselves even with certain restrictions. continue reading »

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Herbs & Acupressure Points for Coronavirus

By admin | Published September 21, 2020

herbs and acupuncture for coronavirus

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 »

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Acupressure Points to Help Depression

By admin | Published August 17, 2020

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 »

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Foods to Eat to Help Depression

By admin | Published August 3, 2020

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 »

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Opioid Addiction: What Is It and Why Is It Prevalent Today

By admin | Published July 6, 2020

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 »

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Traveling the Energetic Highway: What Are Meridians?

By admin | Published July 20, 2020

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 »

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Eastern vs. Western: How the Medical Practices Differ

By admin | Published June 15, 2020

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 »

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The Flu & You – How Can TCM Help?

By admin | Published June 1, 2020

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 »

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Perimenopausal in a Pandemic

By Amy Landolt | Published May 17, 2020

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

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