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How to make a natural sunscreen at home

Blog-img - How to make a natural sunscreen at home_640Although sun protection is extremely important to protect against harmful UV-rays and to prevent skin cancer, next time you pick out your sunscreen, consider what you’re buying. Many common sunscreens actually contain chemicals that can be harmful to your body.

Chemicals to avoid in common sunscreens:

  • Oxybenzone
  • Retinol palmitate
  • Methoxycinnamate
  • Octinoxate
  • Padimate O/PABA
  • Nano or Micronized mineral particles

There are several and easy ways to make effective and natural homemade sunscreen. continue reading »

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Back Health Special Package

Back Health(1)Is your back pain keeping you from running, dancing, playing on the floor with your children or grandchildren? Have you tried everything to relieve your back pain?

Heaven Meets Earth Yoga Studio and Northshore Acupuncture Center have partnered to create a package to help you address your back health. continue reading »

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Connecting to the Community: Ewa

12046581_10207750574546065_8993136966853384608_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 commuity are rolling up their sleeves and giving back. continue reading »

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July 2016 Events

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July 2016 Events

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Summer 2016 Referral Contest

summer referral contest postToday we’re asking you to help expand the Northshore Acupuncture Center community by inviting your friends to try acupuncture. Each friend you refer will receive $25 off their first treatment, and you’ll get $25 off your next treatment after their first appointment. In addition, if you bring in the most referrals this summer, you’ll win $200 credit towards acupuncture treatments and a six pack of Ten Ninety‘s Zen Pale Ale. continue reading »

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Connecting to the Community: Paula

15956D54-685E-41EF-926B-A9FE02E845EFOne 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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6 daily habits to lower your risk of cancer

Blog-img - 6 daily habits to lower your risk of cancerQuit the tobacco, and don’t start if you haven’t already

It should be common sense now that smoking or chewing tobacco can lead to multiple types of cancer. If you are trying to quit, you are not alone. Try joining a support group or making a plan for yourself to set goals for quitting. Facing addiction is hard, but not using tobacco can save years of your life.

Healthy diet

A healthy, well-rounded diet can do wonders for lowering your risk of cancer and overall wellbeing.  Cut out processed sugar and instead focus on whole foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Salmon is full of omega-3 fatty acids that have been shown to help fight cancer. Other fish that can help reduce the risk of endometrial cancer in women include halibut, sardines and tuna. continue reading »

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Connecting to the Community: Vera

OnIMG_3027e 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 commuity are rolling up their sleeves and giving back.

This week’s feature is Vera who volunteers serving meals or working in the food pantry at the ARK. The ARK provides free social and medical services to help distressed members of the Chicagoland Jewish community return to self-reliance. They have opportunities to volunteer in Northbrook and Chicago one-time, occasionally, weekly or monthly.

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Acupuncture and PTSD

Blog-img---Acupuncture-and-PTSDPTSD is a physiological disorder that can result from being exposed to a traumatic event.  The disorder results in several different symptoms including anxiety, irritability, insomnia and flashbacks. The effects of post-traumatic stress disorder in someone’s life can be far reaching.  Feelings of hopelessness, shame and despair, problems at work or with relationships, serious health problems, depression, anxiety and drug or alcohol abuse are not uncommon. Getting help can be hard at first, but can have a great impact for helping PTSD. continue reading »

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June 2016 Events

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June 2016 Events

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