Florence Nightingale was born nearly two hundred years ago, and her nursing insights are still in use today. In addition to her contribution of “environmental nursing”, in which she drove significant hygienic reform in hospitals, Nightingale was ahead of her time in her connection of the mind and body. One of the founders of what’s known today as a holistic approach to medicine, Nightingale recognized the importance of caring for the whole person. She was one of the first in Western medicine to encourage a patient’s preventative and self-care.
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In the world of East Asian medicine, diet plays an equally important role as medicine does.
Learn more about the importance of diet and nutrition in regards to alternative medicine
HERE!
Do you want to learn more about holistic health? Visit
our website
or call one of
our clinics
to schedule a massage or acupuncture appointment today!
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has its very own lingo and is based on the idea that all phenomena of the universe and nature can be broken down into five elemental qualities. Take a look at this fun graphic to familiarize yourself with these elements and the vocabulary of TCM!
Are you curious about acupuncture? Are you considering trying acupuncture for the first time? If you are not familiar with East Asian medicine and the ancient practice of acupuncture, you may feel a little hesitant to take the leap into the world of alternative medicine.
Thoughts concerning acupuncture may pop into your head including:
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"I’m afraid of needles."
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" I don’t think it works."
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"It’s more expensive than Western care."
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"I don’t know where to go or who to see."
Take a look at
our article
(that addresses the above statements) to learn more about acupuncture and familiarize yourself with East Asian medicine! We are here to provide you with insight into your holistic healthcare options.
If you are ready to schedule an appointment for a treatment, make sure to give
one of our clinics
a call. We are here keep you healthy and bring healing into your life.
Happy Tuesday, all!
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WHO:
The Himalaya Project
WHAT:
INDIEGOGO LAUNCH PARTY!
WHEN:
Sunday, October 26, 2014/ 6-9 pm
WHERE:
Revolution Brewing
in Chicago
WHY:
Help start the Dolpo School of Tibetan Buddhist Medicine! By doing so, you will provide sustainable access to healthcare for a community in need while preserving Tibetan medicine.
Tickets for the Indiegogo Launch Party are on sale now! Click
HERE
to purchase your tickets and save $10 on your entrance fee through Eventbrite.
This fabulous event (which runs from 6-9 pm) includes:
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Premiere of short film at 7 pm
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Choice of five craft beers and three appetizers
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Auction: items from Nepal
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Live music
Purchase your tickets today!
This event will be one to remember!
