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Schedule Fall Treatment for $50

bench-forest-trees-pathNorthshore Acupuncture Center is offering a deal on fall tune-ups which is a group of points that will help make the transition to fall smoother. The cost is only $50 on Tuesday 10/4 & 10/11 and Wednesday 10/5 & 10/12 between 1-3pm. Call 815.814.1319 or schedule online.

Do you have a cough or sore throat? Have you noticed your skin issues are more aggravated? Have you felt sad or struggled with change? Your lung channel may be to blame. The transition to fall disrupts our lung channel which can cause some of those symptoms.

The change in seasons places additional demands on our bodies.  The body can have difficulty adapting to the change leaving us vulnerable physically and mentally, and therefore more likely to get sick or depressed.

Acupuncture is recommended at each seasonal change, with a particular emphasis on spring and fall when our bodies have to adapt more dramatically. A seasonal tune up with an acupuncturist can improve overall health by enhancing the body’s immune system to keep illness at bay.  A seasonal treatment can also provide a boost in energy levels, elevated mood and a sense of well-being.

A seasonal acupuncture tune up works in much the same way as getting your car serviced. Your body and mind can also benefit from a quick tune up to help you look and feel your best. In addition to smoothing the seasonal change to fall, an acupuncturist can notice patterns based on minor symptoms and address them before they become a more serious problem.

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Connecting to the community: Kathleen

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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 Kathleen‘s work with the Pachamama Alliance – the global community committed to bringing forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just human presence on Earth. Pachamama Alliance’s mission is to empower indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest to preserve their lands and culture and, using insights gained from that work, to educate and inspire individuals everywhere to bring forth a thriving, just and sustainable world.

If you would like to learn more about the Pachamama Alliance, then

1) Join a communities intro call to learn about the opportunities available to you when you join a global network of local groups committed to personal and social transformation. and/or,

2) Attend a free half-day transformative journey in Evanston on Sunday (10/23) that educates people on the challenges and possibilities of this moment in time and the role they can play in creating a new future.

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Connecting to the community: Kelly

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Kelly’s company Everlights volunteers as a group to cook and serve meals at Hilda’s Place, a transitional homeless shelter, in Evanston. Volunteering is a great bonding activity for co-workers, teams, clubs, and families. You can sign up through the Connections for the Homeless.

Connections for the Homeless, which operates the transitional homeless shelter in Evanston called Hilda’s Place, is hoping to raise an additional $500,000 this year to supplement uncertain government revenues.14022190_1197801236907576_7316420009118090061_n

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The agency is sponsoring a luncheon Tuesday (9/27) at the Woman’s Club of Evanston, 1702 Chicago Ave., featuring remarks by H. Luke Shaefer, co-author of $2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America, followed by a panel discussion on homelessness.

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Nutrition for Heart Health OM Nutrition & Hypertension

blog-img-nutrition-for-heart-health-om-nutritionOriental medicine (OM) nutrition combines ancient wisdom with modern science. OM nutrition is a holistic approach, which aims to balance all five flavors within most meals with one or two flavors being emphasized for therapeutic purposes. OM nutrition for a hypertension emphasizes bitter flavors, sour flavors and energetically-cooling foods.

OM theory states the bitter flavor benefits the heart in moderation but an excess is harmful as it has a drying effect; for example, coffee is bitter. In moderation coffee acts as vasodilator increasing circulation but in excess it can raise blood pressure and has a diuretic effect. Modern scientific research has discovered while the human genome has 25 bitter taste receptors 12 of these are expressed in the human heart. continue reading »

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Connecting to the Community: Blanche

12742498_10156564477920512_8656884230238622090_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 Blanche’s work with the Village Treasure House and Deborah’s Place.
Blanche volunteers at the Village Treasure House, a unique, not-for-profit furniture and home furnishings consignment shop that supports 17 local agencies.  The Village Treasure House is looking for consignments, donations, and volunteers.
Blanche has also made monetary and supply donations and volunteered for two events for Deborah’s Place – Chicago’s largest provider of supportive housing for single women experiencing homelessness. They provide housing, healing and hope. Deborah’s Place has lots of opportunities to volunteer for just one day (leading bingo, landscaping, providing administrative support)- in addition to volunteering on a regular basis.  You can also make monetary donations, purchase items from their wishlist, or support an event benefiting Deborah’s place.
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Connecting to the Community: Bonita

10982440_866409230084785_519454080182597831_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 Bonita‘s work as a board member for the Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago (CCCOC).CCCOC is a full service psychological care not-for-profit organization that offers quality care to adults, youth, couples, and families in Chicago.

You don’t have to be on the Board of Directors to get involved. CCCOC is currently looking for volunteers with experience in marketing, media/design, event planning and administrative tasks.

You can also make a donation to CCCOC on their website.

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7 Ways to Communicate Healthy Habits to Your Kids

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As the school year kicks back into gear so should the healthy habits that you and your children have before practiced. Notice how I said “practiced,” because we all know during the summer-vacation months we tend to indulge a little. Maybe you have had one too many backyard barbecues, or three too many trips to the favorite ice cream shop down the street. Whatever your summer vice may be don’t worry about it, you can regain those healthy habits from before and introduce them into your children’s lives! continue reading »

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Connecting To The Community: Howard

14138144_1119167768160660_427705398272147565_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 Howard‘s involvement with the Rotary Club of Skokie Valley.

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Connecting to the Community: Kathy

Kathy kOne 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.

One of the ways that Kathy gets involved is by volunteering at community events like the Taste of Skokie and Skokie’s Backlot Bash. The Backlot Bash is going on this weekend – check out the schedule. We’d love to see you and your family downtown!

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Natural Ways to Up Your Game

In addition to using acupuncture and other forms of traditional Chinese medicine, there are other ways athletes seek to up their game. One of the simplest ways to increase performance is by watching what you are consuming. You ever heard the saying you are what you eat? Chances are you have, if not, well I am glad that now you have, because there could not be a truer statement. continue reading »

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