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Nutrition for Heart Health OM Nutrition & Hypertension

By admin | Published September 19, 2016

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

By Amy Landolt | Published September 17, 2016

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

By Amy Landolt | Published September 9, 2016
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

By admin | Published September 5, 2016

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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

By Amy Landolt | Published August 31, 2016
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

By Amy Landolt | Published August 27, 2016

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

By admin | Published August 22, 2016

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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Connecting to the Community: Bob

By Amy Landolt | Published August 19, 2016

BobOne 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.

Bob gets involved in his community by coaching his kids’ sports teams. Most recently he has been involved in coaching his son’s lacrosse team and his daughter’s hockey team.  If coaching isn’t your thing, you can still get involved by volunteering to coordinate the snack schedule for younger kids or by volunteering as a team parent/manager. You can support the coach by attending parent meetings, and making sure your child arrives at and is picked up from practices on time. Most importantly, the best way to get involved is to teach and model good sportsmanship.

 

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Connecting to the Community: Elle

By Amy Landolt | Published August 13, 2016
13346227_1135562359823315_3875791777593806011_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. Elle volunteers at Heels For Combat Boots (HFCB).
HFCB sets out to assist our servicemen and women with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury. They assist with helping these individuals adjust back into the world of civilian life, connect them with the correct outreach and treatment programs, help with their day to day struggles and issues, volunteer at veteran events, and help our veterans get back involved with the things they enjoy and introduce them to new experiences.

You can get involved by donating, purchasing HFCB merchandise or volunteering. Check out the website for more info.  Watch the Facebook page for upcoming events.

You can follow Elle Harlista on her Facebook page.

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Connecting to the Community: Helena

By Amy Landolt | Published August 5, 2016

IMG_0724One 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.

Helena volunteers at the Evanston Animal Shelter, a community adoption center dedicated to finding loving homes for the abandoned and abused dogs and cats that come through their door. continue reading »

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