Northshore Acupuncture Center is offering two Small Business Saturday promotions.

One offer per client.
Northshore Acupuncture Center is offering two Small Business Saturday promotions.

December 2015 Events
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.


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.
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.
So 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
There 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.
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 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
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.
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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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.
About Amy
About Chef Vahé
What happens at a group ear acupuncture treatment?
Attendees are treated in a group, sitting up in chairs, fully clothed. An acupuncturist will place up to five small, sterilized disposable needles into specific sites on each attendee’s ear. The recipients sit quietly in a group setting for 20-30 minutes.
Attendees will need to fill out consent forms provided by Amy prior to receiving acupuncture. If someone does not want to receive acupuncture, they can still sit with and benefit from the group.
What benefits will the attendees notice?
Attendees may notice the following benefits from the treatment:
• Increased calmness and less agitation,
• Relief from stress and emotional trauma,
• Better sleep, and
• A discovery of inner quiet and strength.
It is also a general balancing treatment.
What are advantage of group ear acupuncture treatments using this protocol?
The benefit to the group is larger than the benefit would be if each attendee were treated individually. “Our bodies contain an autonomic mechanism to mimic or unite with a pulse greater than our own – speeding up or slowing down to sync up with a stronger external rhythm. This concept is called ‘entrainment,” explains Frank Lipman, M.D.
This protocol does not require any talking. Talking can be hard if you feel embarrassed about your feelings, aren’t ready to put your feelings into words, or aren’t even aware you are experiencing them. This protocol is also effective even when there are language barriers.
What are participants from previous group treatments saying?
“I can’t believe how good I slept! I’m ready to go again!” Karla Brewer
“Amy, never did I think sticking 5 needles in my ear would help me sleep so soundly…thanks so much!” Michael Cho
“I actually slept through the night. Usually my eyes open on their own at 2am but I actually woke up at 4:55am – which made me very happy. Felt very rested.” Rachel Canning
“Feel calm and great peace of mind this morning. Just went for a run and it felt easy!” Andrea Godfread Brown