http://empowher.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by EmpowHer en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:05:55 GMT 2010-01-03T17:05:55Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971770&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace   May It Be Your Best Year Ever !   Acupuncture Blog Chicago Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:24:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971770&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2010-01-01T21:24:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969199&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Acupuncture Changed Our Lives This Decade!   Last week ABC news published an article entitled " 50 Things That Changed Our Lives This Decade ". You can imagine how rewarding it is . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:43:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969199&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-30T21:43:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967246&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace My 10 Favorite Posts of 2009 1) U Michigan Study; How Acupuncture Affects the Brain’s Ability to Regulate Pain Using brain imaging, researchers at the U-M Chronic Pain and Fatigue . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:52:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967246&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-29T15:52:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953798&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace I'm So Happy To Be On Vacation! But I will be back ! Have a wonderful holiday and I look forward to reconnecting in the new year. Acupuncture Blog Chicago . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:32:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953798&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-18T23:32:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952348&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace 10 Posts For Stressed Out Parents This was my last post of 2009 for the blog Hopeful Parents . I thought some of the readers here might enjoy it, let me know what you think. I went back . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:57:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952348&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-18T02:57:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949121&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Grapefruit Enhances The Liver's Ability To Remove Cancer-Causing Toxins I was interested to find out that grapefruit is not only a excellent source of vitamin C , but this fruit also helps . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:39:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949121&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-16T02:39:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947449&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Acupuncture Can Treat Heartburn In Pregnancy Pregnancy is a very exciting time, but it can get uncomfortable. In my Chicago practice I often treat pregnant women for a variety of complaints . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:24:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947449&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-15T04:24:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945414&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Acupuncture Can Help You Beat The Flu We are all trying to stay healthy this winter, I certainly am! In my Chicago office I have many patients who come in complaining of colds and flus this . . . Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:03:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945414&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-13T23:03:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945407&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Acupuncture Blog Chicago tcm007 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:51:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945407&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-13T22:51:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944192&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace "My philosophy of dating is to just fart right away." Jenny McCarthy Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:45:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944192&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-12T19:45:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939968&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace 10 Credible Studies That Show Chinese Medicine Works! I'm very excited to announce a new and very talented guest blogger. Her name is Yael Ernst and she comes to us all the way from . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:49:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939968&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-10T02:49:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937043&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Hope Means... I got the inspiration for this post from my friend Christina’s blog; Hopeful Parents . I want to share this quote from Maria Robinson with you, "Nobody can . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:36:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937043&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-08T15:36:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936121&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Forms Of Ginseng And Where To Find Them Last week, I described the three different varieties of ginseng . Today, I want to explain the available forms of ginseng and where to find them. . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:14:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936121&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-08T02:14:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929974&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace What I See When I Look At Your Tongue Come to my Chicago office and I will ask you to stick out your tongue. A person's tongue says a lot about their physical and emotional well . . . Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:44:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929974&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-04T02:44:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977926304&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace   Did you know there are different types of ginseng and they are all considered potent herbs for helping the body adapt to stress - both mental and physical. Ginseng is best known for its ability . . . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:08:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977926304&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-02T01:08:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924809&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace       Follow Me On Twitter Here   please       Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:40:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924809&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-01T04:40:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924241&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Veteran Uses Acupuncture To Get Healthy A hopeful story recently appeared in The journal Times.com from Wisconsin. It described a veteran who became addicted to drugs after his duty in Viet . . . Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:41:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924241&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-01T01:41:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977918365&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace   I hope you have much to be thankful for. Happy Holidays! Acupuncture Blog Chicago Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:35:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977918365&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-11-26T03:35:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916497&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Simplify Your Life 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 . . . Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:54:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916497&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-11-25T00:54:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977913080&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Chinese Medicine May Provide Help Against The H1N1 Virus By: Cathy Margolin L.A.c. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is used by more than 3 billion people in the world.As temperatures . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:44:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977913080&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-11-23T01:44:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977907435&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Ginkgo May Offer Protection Against Radiation More good news about the positive effects of Chinese Herbs ! In this article from The Chinese Medicine Times Attilio reports on a new study . . . Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:21:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977907435&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-11-19T00:21:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901918&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace I Love This Quote, What Do You Think? "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake" Napoleon Bonaparte 1769-1821 I love this quote because it has a Taoist philosophy . . . Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:42:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901918&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-11-15T19:42:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901791&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Are There Risks Associated With Acupuncture? People often ask me if there are risks or side effects associated with Acupuncture and I am happy to tell them that problems are rare. It's a good . . . Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:30:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901791&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-11-15T17:30:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977897850&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace “Why Do I Have To Get Acupuncture Treatment So Often?” New patients sometimes ask me, “Why do I have to come to acupuncture so often?” It is a particularly relevant . . . Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:51:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977897850&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-11-12T16:51:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894754&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Hey Folks, here is a wonderful winter recipe from from South Loop Acupuncture. OATMEAL TERI STYLE Good quality oatmeal (I usually use rolled oats or a combination of rolled w/ flax seeds) . . . Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:56:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894754&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-11-10T21:56:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977891529&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace   Connect with me on Facebook and Twitter I look forward to your comments and ideas   Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:00:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977891529&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-11-09T01:00:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885642&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace More Scientific Evidence Of How Acupuncture Work s U.S. News and World Report’s Health Day section had a fascinating article in the August issue entitled, “Imaging Sheds Light . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:50:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885642&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-11-05T00:50:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883452&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace   "Born to be wild - live to outgrow it. " Lao Tzu A Chinese philosopher from the sixth century. Author of the “ Tao-Te Ching and known as the father of Taoism . . . Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:44:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883452&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-11-03T20:44:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977881699&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace What Does It Mean To Forgive? Here is another thoughtful post from one of my favorite writers (and mother) Dr. Linda Edelstein. In preparation for leading a Yom Kippur discussion at the . . . Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:04:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977881699&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-11-02T18:04:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977880496&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace What Foods Can Help You Beat The Flu? Concern over getting the flu has been rampant since H1N1 came out. This information, from acufinder.com , gives some great food suggestions that can . . . Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:23:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977880496&grpId=3659174697253018&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-11-01T22:23:28Z