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Acupuncture, Appetizers & Amigos – July 30th
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5 Tips to Help With TMJ
Commonly known as TMJ, temporomandibular joint pain affects over 10 million Americans and can involve difficulty chewing, jaw muscle stiffness and painful popping or clicking, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
Although for some people the pain of TMJ goes away on its own, others develop long-term problems and need treatment to help their pain.
Here are five tips you can practice at home to help your TMJ symptoms. continue reading
Experience acupuncture on 7/25/15 at Whole Self Nourish Day in Schaumburg
Northshore Acupuncture Center is partnering with a team of empowering, inspiring and uplifting Chicago women to create a Spa Day meets Empowering Women’s retreat.
When: Saturday, July 25th from 10am to 4 pm.
Where: The Grillhouse by David Burke – 1301 American Lane, Schaumburg
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Benefits of NADA (ear acupuncture) include stress-relief and fewer cravings
What is NADA and what does it treat?
CORRECTION: Read this post for a fuller picture of the development of NADA.
The paragraph below is a whitewashed version of the development…
In 1974, a psychiatrist Michael Smith in the South Bronx’s Lincoln Recovery Center began developing the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) protocol for the treatment of addiction by modifying a protocol used in China for pain relief and opiate withdrawal.
The NADA protocol is a non-verbal approach to healing that involves the placement of up to five small, sterilized disposable needles into specific sites on each ear. The recipients sit quietly in a group setting for 30-45 minutes.
In addition to addiction recovery, NADA is frequently used to support smoking cessation, weight loss, PTSD, and generalized stress and anxiety. continue reading
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5 Steps to Improve Your Hearing
Many of us have already experienced or will experience some amount of hearing loss. This can be due to aging or noise-induced factors. Exposure to loud sound over time can permanently damage the ears and result in hearing loss.
If you find yourself struggling with hearing and feeling the need to turn up the TV or your music louder, you may be experiencing hearing loss. Here are five steps to improve your hearing and prevent further damage. continue reading
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PTSD and Acupuncture
PTSD and Acupuncture
You’ve seen the strained look on his face. He’s far away. He doesn’t sleep well and sits around all day doing nothing. He’s always tired. You’ve invited him to the things he loves doing, but he never feels like doing them anymore. Sometimes he yells a lot—really overreacts. But when you ask him what’s wrong, he denies any problems.
You’re happy he is back from Iraq, but you thought it would be different. You thought you could get back to normal.
You thought that having him home safe would make both of you happy again. he’s not at war anymore—why is he acting this way?
Your loved one may have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). continue reading
Father’s Day 2015
Give Dad the gift of acupuncture for Father’s Day (and help him undo the damage from the years of smoking). GIft certificates available for purchase on the bottom of the Schedule Online page.
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Fit versus Healthy
There is a difference between being in top physical shape and holistically healthy. Some people may be in great athletic shape, but actually neglecting their body’s other internal health needs.
There have been numerous cases where professional athletes in the peak of their careers have died of heart attacks and other natural complications. Could these deaths have been prevented by taking better care of their overall health? Possibly. continue reading
5 Oils and Alternative Treatments for Your Skin
Just last night, I was asked what my secret is for healthy skin. If you know my mom, you know that some of it is good genetics. continue reading
Relieve Your Arthritis With Acupuncture
Do you have problems getting out of bed in the morning? Or getting out of a chair after you’ve been sitting for a while?
Arthritis is a painful and oftentimes debilitating condition that’s characterized by inflammation within one or more joints. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 2 people will develop osteoarthritis of the knee by the age of 85. It’s important to note, however, that there are several different types of arthritis, with osteoarthritis being just one. Other common types include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, septic arthritis, Still’s disease, and ankylosing spondylitis.
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