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Successful Tonics to Boost the Kidneys

The kidneys in Traditional Chinese Medicine are a vital energy system. They are the root of all yin and yang in the body, and they store our essence. They govern growth, reproduction and healthy progression through the different cycles of life. They play a role in healthy aging and preventing lots of age-related decline. They also control the bones, the low back and the knees. On a mental-emotional level, the kidneys are associated with fear – an imbalance in the kidney energy often leads to irrational or pervasive fear. On a spiritual level, the kidneys are the source of our Zhi, or will-power – our drive to succeed, to thrive and to be alive. continue reading »

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Putting Your Oxygen Mask on First – What Are You Tolerating?

“You get what you tolerate.” John Brady continue reading »

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Cyber Monday Sale 2017

cyber-monday-fbThis holiday season give an EXPERIENCE instead of more things. Research shows that people who spent money on experiences instead of things were happier and felt their money was better spent. Give someone you love who has been putting up with pain, anxiety and/or sleep issues the gift of their health SUPPORTING their ability to live full out. continue reading »

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Holiday Gift Guide – 2017

holiday-gift-guide-2016Of course, the ULTIMATE gift would be one or more acupuncture sessions. Call me at 815.814.1319 or email amy@northshoreacupuncturecenter.com to purchase a gift certificate for acupuncture, cupping and/or essential oil treatments for friends and family.
Are you looking for a way to enjoy essential oils all day wherever you go? bracelet-stack
We also have amazonite healing diffuser bracelets. Add 1-2 drops of your favorite essential oil to the lava rock beads and enjoy!

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Eating Right for Your Body Type

Five Elements

Traditional Chinese Medicine, a medical system that has been around for nearly 3,000 years, views the body differently than modern medicine. When the body is broken down to its core, its tiniest molecules can be classified as energy. This means every element of the universe resides within the human body, to some degree. And every organ has its own properties and energies that must remain balanced for the body to function properly. The energies within the body must be a perfect synergy of elements. This allows for homeostatic balance, biochemical balance, longevity and harmony between the body and mind. continue reading »

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Positive Side Effects of Acupuncture

During an initial session of acupuncture, most practitioners began with an extensive health intake that goes over all of the systems in the body. We use this to determine certain patterns of imbalance, allowing us to treat the root cause of issues. This is one way we differ from Western medicine. continue reading »

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Putting Your Oxygen Mask on First – Taking Care of Yourself in Fall

The theories of Chinese medicine suggest that each season relates to a different organ system. The Fall is the season of the Lungs. It’s the time of year when people are easily affected by environmental influences. continue reading »

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Connecting to the Community – Mary Lou

One key part of your health is your connection to your community. And one way to connect with your community is to get involved and give back. Each month, we feature different ways members of the Northshore Acupuncture Center community are rolling up their sleeves and giving back.

This month, we are featuring Mary Lou’s involvement with Creating Outside the Lines. continue reading »

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Give Back While Taking Care of You

Each month I will block two slots where you can book an acupuncture appointment and 50% of the treatment fees will go to the nonprofit featured that month. You should bring a separate check to write out to the nonprofit in case they don’t accept online donations.

The nonprofit for the month of February is the Evanston Community Foundation. 50% of your treatment fees will help the ECF enable Evanston nonprofits and community organizations to deliver their mission more effectively .

The Evanston Community Foundation appointments are available at 9 am on Wednesday 2/12 and 1pm on Tuesday, 2/25. Call me at 815.814.1319 to book one of those slots.

Let me know if you have suggestions about local nonprofits to consider for future months.

Note: I stole this idea from Table 23 at  Koi in Evanston. When dining at Koi, you can request to sit at Table 23. Each month, they select a local nonprofit that benefits from the proceeds at Table 23.

 

February 2020

 

 

 

Evanston Community Foundation

January 2020

 

 

 

 

Australian Red Cross 

May 2019

 

 

 

Yellowhammer Fund

 

October 2018

 

 

 

Zacharias Center

September 2018

 

 

 

Fill A Heart 4 Kids

August 2018

 

 

 

Center for Independent Futures

 

June 2018

 

Friends of the Evanston Farmers Market

May 2018

 

 

 

April 2018

 

 

 

https://www.openstudioproject.org/

 

March 2018

 

 

 

February 2018

 

 

 

www.hipcircle.org

 

January 2018

 

www.evanstonrebuildingwarehouse.org

December 2017

 

 

 

 

http://carenorthshore.org/

November 2017

 

 

 

www.curtscafe.org

 

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Putting My Oxygen Mask on First – Morning Routine

What is your morning routine? Do you hit the snooze button several times before dragging out of bed? Do you check Facebook first thing and get sucked into the latest drama and news? continue reading »

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