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6 Ways to Eat Without Overeating this Holiday Season

By admin | Published December 7, 2015

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We’ve always the heard the saying to enjoy everything in moderation, and that is definitely true when it comes to holiday foods. Don’t try to deprive yourself during the holidays, it most likely won’t go over well. Having an extra holiday treat here and there won’t kill you. You’re allowed to indulge a bit, just keep portions small when it comes to holiday desserts and make sure you limit how often you eat them. Going the whole season without any treats is cruel and will most likely end in binging later, so eat your guilty pleasures mindfully, just keep them in moderation. continue reading »

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Small Business Saturday Promotions

By Amy Landolt | Published November 26, 2015

SS_Logo_Clean_BlueNorthshore Acupuncture Center is offering two Small Business Saturday promotions.

1) Get $20 off your acupuncture treatment with a receipt from Curt’s Café at 2922 Central St. in Evanston dated 11/28/2015. Eating at Curt’s allows you to “dine with purpose” while enjoying good food. The cafe is designed to provide training to at-risk youth in Evanston in both food service and life. Note: Curt’s Café South will be closed this Saturday.SocialPost_Heart
2) Get $10 off any acupuncture treatment prior to 12/31/2015 scheduled on Small Business Saturday (11/28/2015).
One offer per client.
Don’t forget to stop by North Branch Yoga in Skokie on Saturday between 1-6pm to shop locally for the holidays. I’ll be there discussing essential oils.
https://northshoreacupuncturecenter.com/event/essential-oils-at-north-branch-yoga-pop-up-gift-shop/
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December 2015 Events

By Amy Landolt | Published November 24, 2015

December 2015 Events

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What To Do After You Gobble Til You Wobble

By Amy Landolt | Published November 24, 2015

Homemade Roasted Thanksgiving Day Turkey with all the Sides

There is a lot of advice about how to have a healthy Thanksgiving that addresses how to avoid overeating or what to do when you overeat anyway.
Instead of repeating those tips, I’d like to share tips you may not have heard that you can use if loosening your belt after Thanksgiving dinner isn’t enough to relieve your discomfort:
1) Choose room temperature or warm drinks instead of iced beverages. Your stomach already has its work cut out for it; don’t make it waste energy warming up your drinks.
2) Drink ginger or peppermint tea to aid in digestion. Ginger also eases indigestion, gas, and bloating – common side effects of too much Thanksgiving.

3) Apply acupressure to ST36 and SP6, two points that will support your digestive system. ST36 is located four finger widths down from the bottom of your knee cap, along the outer boundary of your shin bone.

Acupressure, acupuncture. Finger on point called ST36 Leg Three Miles ZUSANLI. Presentation on how to find this point.
ST36
Acupressure, acupuncture. Finger on point called Three Yin Intersection, SANYINJIAO SP-6. Presentation on how to find this point.
SP6.

SP6 is located on the inside of your leg, four finger widths above your ankle behind the bone. Warning: do not stimulate SP6 if you are pregnant.

4) Rub Essential Oils on your stomach clockwise around your navel 10 times. I recommend using a Digestive Blend, Ginger, Fennel, or Peppermint. Extra bonus points if you can pat your head at the same time. Even without the Essential Oils, a tummy rub can help.
5) If tips 1-4 aren’t enough, use my online scheduler to set up an appointment with me to pick up herbs and an acupuncture treatment to get your digestive system back on track.
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Curt’s Promo

By Amy Landolt | Published November 23, 2015

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SS_Logo_Clean_BlueCurt’s Café Promotion 

Get $10 off your acupuncture treatment at Northshore Acupuncture Center with a receipt from Curt’s Café dated within 5 days of your appointment. Eating at Curt’s allows you to “dine with purpose” while enjoying good foot. The cafe is designed to provide training to at-risk youth in Evanston in both food service and life.

Get a free ongoing treatment with a catering receipt greater than $75 from Curt’s Café dated within two weeks of your appointment. One offer per client.

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Steps to Stay Smoke-Free

By admin | Published November 16, 2015

blog-steps-smoke-freeSo you’ve quit smoking, or maybe you’re trying and not sure how long you will last. Either way, quitting is not easy, and staying smoke-free in the long term is even harder. You may have periods of time when you’re feeling confident and a cigarette is the last thing on your mind, or you may all of a sudden have intense cravings. Below are some ways to help keep you smoke-free for a better, healthier life. continue reading »

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5 Tips to Help Your Diabetes

By admin | Published November 2, 2015

Blog-img 5 Tips to Help Your Diabetes - Doc_640There are about 29 million people in the United States who suffer from type 2 diabetes, an illness that is becoming increasingly common and is also highly preventable. With lifestyle changes, diabetes can be managed and prevented.

Aim for a healthy weight

When you have extra weight, this can cause an increase in blood sugar. Maintaining a healthy weight can keep your blood sugar at more normal levels and better overall health.

Exercise

Exercise is very important when it comes to managing or preventing type 2 diabetes. Regular exercise can help lower weight, lower stress levels, blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride. Even just by adding in walks into your day can make a difference. Aim for 30 minutes of aerobic exercise at least four times a week. continue reading »

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November 2015 Events

By Amy Landolt | Published November 1, 2015

November Events 2015

 

We are excited about all of the activity in November! The following links have details about individual events:

 Date  What When  Where  Who Can Attend  Link to more info  Cost
 Tues, Nov 10 Guided meditation with acupuncture  7pm Evanston Open to all  Heaven Meets Earth event info  $25
Wed, Nov 11 Acupuncture for Veterans 2pm Skokie Open to all  Veterans’ Day Event  $0-20
Sat, Nov 14 Restorative yoga with acupuncture 6pm Skokie Open to all North Branch Yoga event info $25-30
 Tues, Nov 17 Essential oils, digestive health  & acupuncture 10am Skokie Open to all  Essential Oils & Digestive Health Event $0-20
 Wed, Nov 18 Guided meditation with acupuncture 6:30pm Schaumburg Open to all  Natural Remedies event info  $25
 Thurs, Nov 19 Essential oils & acupuncture 6:30pm Skokie Open to all Essential Oils event $0-20
Fri, Nov 20 A Thyme for Tea & Acupuncture 11am Skokie Open to all A Thyme for Tea & Acupuncture $20
Sat, Nov 28 Small Business Pop-Up Gift Shop 1pm Skokie Open to all Small Business Saturday Pop-Up Gift Shop $0

 

Contact Amy at 815-814-1319 with any questions.

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7 Steps to Eliminate Depression Naturally

By admin | Published October 19, 2015

Suffering from depression can make you feel hopeless, frustrated and like your quality of life will never get better. Many feel that prescription medications don’t help, and simply mask the problem instead of helping solve it. If you are dealing with depression, it is easy to get discouraged about your treatment options. Below are ways that you can naturally reduce your depression and get you back on a road to a healthier mind and body.
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A Thyme for Tea & Acupuncture

By Amy Landolt | Published October 18, 2015

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Join Chef Vahé and Amy Landolt, LAc. for a monthly celebration of the health benefits of acupuncture and food. Meetings will include a group ear acupuncture treatment, a discussion about how acupuncture and food can be used for particular condition, and tea.

when: Third Friday of the month, 11am-12pm, starting on 11/20

where: 5225 Old Orchard Rd, Suite 5, Skokie

cost: $20 suggested donation, a portion of the proceeds will go to Curt’s Café

Interested in joining? Call Amy at 815-814-1319 or email amy@northshoreacupuncturecenter.com.

 

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