To The Point

Fall, 2010 #11

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Tis the season...almost. Before we have to deal with holiday chaos and long stretches of cold weather, I am making a pitch to enjoy Autumn. Chinese Medicine teaches that Autumn is the season to shed the old and make space for all the good things that are just around the corner. For me one of those special occasions coming up is the ten year anniversary of my practice early next year! I am grateful for reaching this milestone and for all of you who have made this possible.

In this newsletter you will find some of the latest research in Chinese Medicine, celebrities who loves acupuncture and how to save money on your next appointment.

I Was Featured In The Chicago Tribune

I was interviewed for the business section of the Chicago Sunday Tribune and, as many of you know, I am always eager to talk about the benefits of acupuncture and get the word out. It was a fun interview that you can read here...

Get $10 off your next Acupuncture Treatment

Get $10 off your next Acupuncture Treatment through December 31st, 2010, by writing a review for me on Yelp, Citysearch or google maps. Receive $20 off your next acupuncture treatment (and gratitude) if you are ambitious enough to write a review on all 3 sites.

As always...
Jenny's Thank You Referral Program continues into 2011. Many of you have sent wonderful clients to me and I appreciate your confidence in my work. For those of you who are not aware of my policy, for each new client you refer who comes in, I am delighted to offer you $10 off your next treatment.

6 Of The Latest Research Studies In Chinese Medicine

I am always excited to report on the increasingly positive research regarding acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, so lets get to it.

1. Rush Medical Center, here in Chicago, is offering acupuncture to their pediatric patients with chronic illnesses. These treatments are part of a study to find out how acupuncture might help reduce pain in children and increase their quality of life. The acupuncture is used to relieve pain, nausea and fatigue. To read more click here.

2. A German study has found that acupuncture can improve exercise tolerance in patients suffering from chronic heart failure. Dr. Johannes Backs is the study's director at Heidelberg University Hospital in Germany. Dr. Backs said: ' This is the first indication that acupuncture may improve exercise tolerance in CHF patients- when given in addition to optimized standard heart failure medication.' To read more click here.

3. This study about acupuncture has gotten a lot of attention. The research was published in Nature Neuroscience on May 30, 2010. This study links acupuncture to the stimulation of a chemical compound called adenosine in the body. Adenosine is a painkiller produced when the body is injured. To read more click here.

4. Yale University and a company called PhytoCeutica, Inc., recently published a study that has great potential for people who are undergoing chemotherapy. The researchers made a drug from boiling peony root, licorice root, red dates and skullcap root, all Traditional Chinese Medicine remedies. These herbs help the gastrointestinal tract, especially when you are suffering from diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. To read more click here.

5. This landmark study came out - identifying how acupuncture can regulate the stress hormones that impact ovulation and increase a couples chance of having a baby.

6. Acupuncture has been shown to prompt changes in the "mood regulation" area of the brain, pointing to a possible and potent treatment for depression. At the University of New South Wales, healthy patients underwent MRI brain scans while they received acupuncture. The portions of the brain related to "mood regulation" were positively affected. To read more click here.

Celebrities Who Love Acupuncture

~ Celine Dion recently gave birth to twins and credited acupuncture for helping her achieve her precious goal. Now Mariah Carey is saying that Celine inspired her to her to use acupuncture to conceive, and guess what... she's pregnant !

~ the Associated Press reported that Kim Clijsters ,the former No. 1 ranked tennis player, used acupuncture to help her hip which had been giving her problems on the court. Subsequently, the Belgian tennis player had an amazing winning streak at the U.S. Open

~ In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Madonna admitted she has to sit in a bath of ice and have acupuncture treatment after her concerts. She said: "My ankles get taped before the shows and I have treatments and physical therapists...."It's from years and years of abuse, dancing in high heels, which is not great on your knees. All dancers have injuries, but we just deal with them. We get acupuncture and therapy - and just keep going."

~ NBA.com published a story about Suns' players Grant Hill, Kevin Johnson, Hot Rod Williams, Jeff Hornacek and Steve Nashand all of whom have used acupuncture to recover from injuries and ease pain.

Let's Stay Connected

Tis the season...almost. Before we have to deal with holiday chaos and long stretches of cold weather, I am making a pitch to enjoy Autumn. Chinese Medicine teaches that Autumn is the season to shed the old and make space for all the good things that are just around the corner. For me one of those special occasions coming up is the ten year anniversary of my practice early next year! I am grateful for reaching this milestone and for all of you who have made this possible.

Now You Can Follow Me On Twitter And Facebook - I update both sites regularly with information you can use about health and Traditional Chinese Medicine. I look forward to your comments.

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Stay happy and healthy,

Jennifer Dubowsky L.A.c., M.S.O.M.

You can contact me by:
Phone: 312-399-5098
E-mail: tcm007@rcn.com
Web site: www.tcm007.com
Blog: www.acupuncturechicago.blogspot.com

Thank you for your continued support and be healthy.