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Holiday Gift Guide 2016

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.
All gifts listed below are available for purchase at retail price at www.mydoterra.com/amylandolt. Or you can enroll for $35 (or by purchasing an enrollment kit) to receive wholesale price (25% off retail). My enroller ID is 2549845. Call me at 815.814.1319 or email amy@northshoreacupuncturecenter.com with any questions.

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Connecting to the Community: Jen

jen-rOne 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 Saturday, we feature different ways members of the Northshore Acupuncture Center community are rolling up their sleeves and giving back. continue reading »

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Connecting to the Community: Christina

christinaOne 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 Saturday, we feature different ways members of the Northshore Acupuncture Center community are rolling up their sleeves and giving back. continue reading »

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Connecting to the Community: Malik

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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 Saturday, we feature different ways members of the Northshore Acupuncture Center community are rolling up their sleeves and giving back.

This week we are featuring Malik’s support for small businesses. Malik, the owner of Hip Circle Studio, has organized her network to participate in a monthly cash mob where the group makes purchases at a local independently owned business. Shopping local and independent shops is important for the health and vibrancy of our communities. Cash Mobs bring a lot of shoppers and attention to a single business each month to show support and to help them stay open in this challenging economy.  This month’s cash mob is TOMORROW 10/30 at Sweety Pies Bakery at 8042 Lincoln Ave in Skokie. Request to join the Facebook group CashMob by Malik to be informed of future month’s cash mob.

Remember that Small Business Saturday is 11/26. Purchase your holiday gifts at the Pop-Up Gift Shop at North Branch Yoga which features 17+ local entrepreneurs.

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How to Prepare For Seasonal Affective Disorder

When the seasons change you have to be ready for a change in mood, especially as we move from fall into winter. Although it may not seem as drastic of a shift as you think, it matters more to our mental and physical states than you may know. Seasonal affective disorder is estimated to affect around 10 million Americans a year, and this isn’t even the full number of reported cases. continue reading »

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Connecting to the Community: Kesia

13517535_10104129293938767_10954638384628384_oOne 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 Saturday, we feature different ways members of the Northshore Acupuncture Center community are rolling up their sleeves and giving back.

This week we are featuring Kesia’s work with Feed My Starving Children, a non-profit that provides nutritionally complete meals specifically formulated for malnourished children. Donations fund the meal ingredients. Volunteers hand-pack the meals. Meals are donated to FMSC food partners around the world, where kids are fed and lives are saved!

You can get your whole family (ages 5+) involved by volunteering at an event near you, hosting and organizing a packing event, and/or donating to help fund more meals.

Your immediate financial support is needed to pack and ship more urgently needed meals to FMSC’s partners in the path of Hurricane Matthew.

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Connecting to the Community: Cubs fans

14322749_10210290226193546_8758295365418905604_nOne 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 Saturday, we feature different ways members of the Northshore Acupuncture Center community are rolling up their sleeves and giving back.

This week, we are featuring the Cubs involvement with Cubs Care. a fund of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. Cubs Care is committed to helping those less fortunate improve their lives and strengthen children and families. Grants are made to qualified nonprofit organizations with programs that concentrate on child and youth education and health and wellness.

Watch game 3 this Tuesday, October 18th at Ten Ninety Brewing Co. Northshore Acupuncture will be providing complimentary stress relief treatments. We will also be offering red and blue “ear seeds” for a recommended donation of $20. Proceeds will be donated to Cubs Care. The “ear seeds” are gold plated pellets with a Swarovski crystal that can be placed on an acupuncture point on the ear that helps manage anxiety.

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$19.08 stress relief treatments on game days

cubs-fans-nlcsNorthshore Acupuncture Center is offering stress relief treatments for $19.08 on game days during the NLCS. Schedule an acupuncture appointment before the game, and leave with a red or blue ear seed. The “ear seed” (gold plated pellets with a Swarovski crystal) will be placed on an acupuncture point on the ear that helps manage anxiety. You can press on the crystal when you are feeling anxious during a game. Call 815.814.1319 or schedule a stress relief treatment online.

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7 Reasons to Seek Out Acupuncture

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Do you ever feel your life’s a ride that won’t ever stop? How many nights do you wait for Mr. Sandman to magically appear? How often do you truly take time for yourself? Do you have aches and pains almost daily? Are over-the-counter or prescription medications controlling your life? When was the last time you actually felt at peace? If any of these questions resonate with you, then it might be time to look at Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture for an answer. People in Asian countries have known the magnificence of acupuncture for thousands of years. Traditional Chinese Medicine is growing in popularity in the United States and here are some reasons why you might want to consider utilizing it also. continue reading »

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Connecting to the community: Scott D

scott-dikkersOne 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 Saturday, we feature different ways members of the Northshore Acupuncture Center community are rolling up their sleeves and giving back.

This week we are featuring Scott‘s involvement with Wolf-PAC, an organization fighting for free and fair elections. You can get involved by signing an online petition that you support a Constitutional amendment for free and fair elections or you can donate your time and/or money.
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