More Praise For Acupuncture From Shape Magazine

Shape magazine recently published the article "Why Every Busy Woman Should Try Acupuncture". It was written by a woman who tried acupuncture for the first time
because she was 'curious' (and probably because she wanted something to
write about). What did she gain? She found acupuncture provided her
relief from anxiety, TMJ, various aches and she insists that acupuncture
kept her healthy all

Well Being Increases With Our Ability To Make Choices

*This post is from the cutting edge psychology blog Life Ain't For Sissies by Dr. Linda Edelstein

Researchers in New Zealand performed a meta-analysis of 638 research studies that asked 420,599 men and women (mean age =37) from 63 different countries about their Health, Wealth and Happiness. They found that a strong sense of well-being could be predicted if a person scored high on individualism,

New Acupuncture Research -> Rats Experience Stress Reduction

With more research on acupuncture, the evidence of it's ability to reduce stress grows. Scientists at Georgetown University Medical Center have concluded that "acupuncture reduces the levels of a protein-like substance in rats linked to chronic stress."

The implications are wonderful; it could mean advances in treating stress with acupuncture. As I learn more about this protein-like substance,

Thank You!

Repeatedly, in psychology, researchers have linked the experience of being "grateful" to mental health and well-being. Here is an informative summary of the findings from some researchers in the field of gratitude.

"Grateful people report higher levels of positive emotions, life satisfaction, vitality, optimism and lower levels of depression and stress. The disposition toward gratitude appears

Feeling Irritable? Acupuncture Can Help

*This article is from acufinder.com

Everyone suffers from irritability and moodiness from time to time, but if you find that a short temper and frustration are becoming a constant issue for you, then acupuncture may be able to help.

Often irritability and moodiness are the consequence of chronic stress in your life. Over time these emotions can progress into more serious emotional conditions

Acupuncture Works For Stress Relief

Let me introduce you to a great blogger who writes very helpful posts. Lynn Jaffee is a licensed acupuncturist and author. I have followed many of her posts on Acupuncture Health Insights. I am in strong agreement with many of her explanations and ways of thinking about Chinese Medicine.  This particular post - Why Acupuncture Works For Stress - provides a clear explanation of the effectiveness

Navy Needles

Stress disorders (some are very severe) are exploding in our servicemen and women.  Away from home in totally unfamiliar situations for long stretches, exposed to deadly situations, and confused by unknown cultures, women and men who serve in the armed forces are predictably likely candidates for psychological problems.  Unfortunately, the is still a stigma in the military about seeking

Natalie Portman Uses Acupuncture To Beat Stress

In an interview with Marie Claire magazine a pregnant Natalie Portman, talked about how she cuts down on stress with so much going on in her life.

"To me, exercise is the best way to combat stress, whether swimming or hiking," she explained. "I do yoga sometimes, but not regularly any more. And I also get acupuncture and a massage when I'm feeling stressed."

Smart lady ;)

Advice for Camille Grammer from Chinese Medicine

Are you a fan of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills?  If so, are you ‘team Kyle’ or ‘team Camille’?  Either way, Chinese Medicine has a lot to offer these high profile ladies? For me, an acupuncturist with the same birthday as Kyle Richards, I have to be on ‘team Kyle’ but have some good TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) advice for Camille and anyone else suffering from a public humiliation.

Lovely, Unique & Healthy Gift Ideas From Your Chicago Acupuncturist

Blooming Tea  - It's beautiful, unique, tasty, healthy and great for parties.

                               Tea Sampler From Traditional Medicinals
- My favorite tea brand. One of the few that has good quality herbs. As many of my patients know I often recommend their ginger tea.


Eye Pillow  - I love these, and use one almost every night. This eye pillow has wonderful lavender scent. It

Insight

How often do you have a "light bulb" moment ? For me it does not happen often, but when it does it is always a defining moment. What do therapists say about it ? Find out in this post from my new favorite blog; Life Ain't For Sissies. written by my mother Dr. Linda Edelstein.

Psychologists call it insight but the feeling when it happens to you is, “AHA!”  It is a satisfying feeling of

Black Friday Protest

The Doctor is in, more good advice from Dr. Linda Edelstein. Read this BEFORE you begin your holiday shopping!

I’ve been invited back to my favorite blog to talk about simplifying your life. The timing for this topic is perfect. We are entering a month long spree that ought to be named, “Adding Excess to My Life, to My Hips and to My Credit Card Balance”. The binge begins this week and

Mayo Clinic ~ New Research Shows Qigong Can Relieve Chronic Pain

Qigong (also spelled Ch'i Kung and pronounced chee-gong,) means “energy work." It is both an art and science that uses breathing techniques, gentle, almost dance like movements, and meditation to clear, strengthen, and circulate the energy (Qi) in your body. It is a powerful system of healing developed in China that is finding its way into the U.S.. I know that many of you have heard about it and

The Power of Silence

 Lao Tzu, a famous sixth century philosopher from China said: "Silence is a source of great strength." There are many types of silence, for example, anger, grief, sadness, or confusion. The most comforting of course, is the silence of peace and calm. Silent meditation, the practice of observing your breath, thoughts, feelings, sensations, and the existing moment is one way to acquire calm.

Learning the Truth; Elin Nordegrin

Another compelling post from my favorite blogger (my mom : ) Linda Edelstein P.h.d., be sure to check out her new website and blog.

Reading an except from People magazine’s interview with Elin Nordegren, Tiger Woods’s ex-wife, I was reminded of a dynamic that people often talk about in therapy after they have been surprised by some horrible revelation. Here is the portion from People:

“I’

Crises Can Lead to Personal Growth

From Therapy Evanston
By Linda Edelstein P.h.D.
 
There has been much good information written about the harmful effects of trauma, whether the damage was done from war, sexual abuse, violence, natural disasters or the other zillion ways of being harmed in this world. When I teach Adult Development to the Counseling Psychology graduate students at Northwestern University each Spring, we

Check Out My Amazing Mom's New Website and Blog !

One of my favorite guest writers on this blog is my mother, who is also a psychologist. I am happy to announce that she has finally joined me in this brave new world called the internet. Here is her new website therapyevanston.com and blog, way to go mom ! 

Linda N. Edelstein, Ph.D.

I am a clinical psychologist who has devoted more than thirty years to working with individuals and couples. I

Another Reason To Be Grateful For All My Wonderful Girlfriends

I just read a very interesting article by Gale Berkowitz which talks about how having good female friends contributes to a longer, healthier, and more vital life. Here are some excerpts about this landmark study that came out of UCLA.UCLA Study On Friendship Among Women - An alternative to fight or flight"A landmark UCLA study suggests friendships between women are special.

Anger and The Element of Wood

Angry?We all get angry sometimes, right? I certainly can get furious and I'm sure many of you have plenty of angry moments. It hurts to feel angry and it is often treated as an unacceptable emotion. But, Traditional Chinese Medicine has a different view of anger.Classical Five Element Chinese Medicine theory says that each of each of the five elements has a particular emotion related to it. The

Sandra Bullock Gets Acupuncture 3 Times A Week!

Do you feel bad for Sandra Bullock? I sure do! With all the gossip and negative press surrounding her marriage these days it made me smile to see a recent report on the website Showbizspy.com about something more positive. Guess what that was???? An article on Sandra's "sharp new beauty regime" Acupuncture!“Sandra gets the treatment three times a week whether she’s at home on or on set” a source