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50 % off packages and FSA Dr Amie Shimmel No, you didn’t read that wrong. Many people have money in their health flexible savings accounts that they need to use up before the end of the year.

Dr Amie Shimmel NW Medicine Acupuncture Improves outcomes after Surgery Acupuncture, a potentially effective treatment for heart rhythm disorders, pain and nausea, is now being studied for use after cardiac surgery at Northwestern Medicine.

IgA & Acupuncture prevention against Viruses Fall is here, now is the time to boost that immune system so you don’t catch that dreaded flu, cold or covid. There is an important antibody that makes a significant difference in immune health. It Is antibody IGA.

Summer Special 2023 50% off Dr. Amie Shimmel Summer is almost gone. We all deserve a break, especially now. To kick off Labor Day weekend ,next week August 28th through September 1st,all treatments are 50 % off the regular treatment price. If you know someone who can benefit from holistic care, I’m waiving all fees for new patients, too.

Chronic pain relief Dr. Amie Shimmel Over 20 % of Americans are suffering from chronic pain. Chronic pain persists for an extended period, often lasting months and sometimes years. The pain can profoundly impact an individual’s daily life, their emotional and physical wellbeing and affect their ability to live their best life.

The Super Power -Vagus Nerve Dr. Amie Shimmel Stress can affect our mental and physical health, shifting that should be a top priority .There are techniques we can practice daily to boost healing, decrease pain, and adjust our nervous system for a decreased stress response.

Open 4th of July week Perfect time for Acup and Chiro Dr. Amie Shimmel Acupuncture is beneficial for any kind of inflammation. It creates “micro traumas” that stimulate the body’s ability to spontaneously heal injuries to the tissue. As the body heals the microtraumas induced by Acupuncture, it also heals any surrounding tissue damage left over from old injuries.

Summer Perfect time for Acupuncture and Chiro Dr. Amie Shimmel Acupuncture is beneficial for any kind of inflammation. It creates “micro traumas” that stimulate the body’s ability to spontaneously heal injuries to the tissue. As the body heals the microtraumas induced by Acupuncture, it also heals any surrounding tissue damage left over from old injuries.

Summer Special 2023 50% off Dr. Amie Shimmel Summer is here in Chicago. Finally! Yes !!........ We all deserve a break. This week only May 23rd through the 30th, all treatments are 50 % off the regular treatment price. If you know someone who can benefit from holistic care, I’m waiving all fees for new patients, too.

Pain and inflammation relief is here Dr. Amie Shimmel Over-the-counter analgesics can be quite effective, but Advil (NSAIDS)and Tylenol (Acetaminophen) taken for pain and inflammation, they carry risks. Although they seem like an easy on-hand solution, are they always a good idea?

Acupuncture for Weight Loss Dr. Amie Shimmel In recent research, including a very popular research article, April 2021, in the medical journal, Frontiers in Endocrinology .Acupuncture has been shown to regulate those obesity hormones like Ghrelin, it controls appetite and Leptin, which regulates fat storage and metabolism.

GRATITUDE SPECIAL 50 % OFF ALL TREATMENTS Dr. Amie

50% off plus Vitamin D benefits Dr Amie Shimmel Vitamin D and Immunity, why this vitamin needs to be part of your healthy regimen. Vitamin D builds immunity and helps fight off infection by regulating the activity of immune cells which elicit antiviral responses. Vitamin D binds to receptors on immune cells such as neutrophils, macrophages and na...

It's time for Acupuncture

It's time for Acupuncture Dr. Amie Shimmel Acupuncture helps your brain release neuropeptides. Neuropeptides are molecules that allow neurons and effector cells to communicate in the CNS (Central Nervous system-Brain and spinal cord). This can help alleviate pain and stimulate the body’s self-healing mechanism.

Summer Special 50% off treatments Dr. Amie Shimmel August is here. We all deserve to have a summer break. This week only August 1st through the 5th, all treatments are 50 % off the regular treatment price. If you know someone who can benefit from holistic care, I’m waiving all fees for new patients, too.

Acupuncture for Anxiety Dr. Amie Shimmel Stress is the number one contributor to major disease in America - so don't let your stress levels get out of hand. Acupuncture reduces your stress, lowers anxiety and creates calmness.

Smart practices during cov times Dr. Amie Shimmel 1. Take a Vit D supplement, 1000 to 2000/day A research study at the University of Chicago Medicine has found that when having vitamin D levels above those normally considered sufficient may lower the risk of infection and decrease the risk of testing positive.

Quieting the Storm with Acupuncture Dr. Amie Shimmel A team of researchers led by neuroscientists at Harvard Medical School has successfully used acupuncture to tame inflammation in mice. The storm I am referring to above is the Cytokine Storm

Acupuncture Immune System Booster

Immune System booster Acupuncture is a traditional therapy that has been around for 5,000 years. The proposed theory of Acupuncture is that it can strengthen the human body to resist diseases by puncturing needles at certain points. Acupuncture characteristics is closely related to the immune system, they both enhance re...

Spring Special Free Treatments! Dr. Amie Shimmel Celebrate yourself with something a little extra from me. This past year has been such a challenging one with health, mental and physical difficulties. I'm committed to each and everyone one of you feeling better than you have in years, that's why I'm offering gift sessions of Acupuncture and Chirop...

Vitamin D -Why you need it !

Vitamin D -Why you need it ! Dr. Amie Shimmel Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is acquired through sun exposure, foods, and supplements. It is found in fatty fish, such as salmon, eggs, and milk. Vitamin D acts like a hormone. It regulates blood calcium levels, metabolizes minerals, aids in bone growth, ensures the muscles, heart and lun...

Office Vaccinated - Commited to your Health Dr Amie

Office Vaccinated - Committed to your Health Dr Amie ! I'm committed to you !! That's my promise. I have a goal this year that every patient I see, should achieve something remarkable with their health that they haven't achieved in years. That's why I'm doing everything I can do to make this happen:

Superhighway to Health- Dr. Amie Shimmel The Vagus nerve is the largest cranial nerve and one of the most powerful nerves in the body, its called the superhighway because it connects the brain to the heart, lungs, spleen and gut,

Introduction New Office !!

Office has Moved - Dr. Amie Shimmel My goal is to serve patients as a holistic doctor. We all need care more than ever. Both Acupuncture and Chiropractic boost the Immune system besides producing chemicals that help with mood & anxiety. Its important to feel good now !

MOVED - New bigger, better Office to serve you better !!

Office has Moved ! - Dr. Amie Shimmel

Probiotics for Fall Season !

My top 3 Probiotics Dr. Amie Shimmel Ultra Flora Integrity from Metagenics: Contains patented strain L. Salivarus. It produces it's own antibodies which target invading pathogenic bacteria. It improves digestive health by tightening the junctions in the gut, especially great for IBS, enhances immunity and dental health.

Did you know your Acupuncture treatment may be covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois? Claims are not processed in office but can be submitted by patients for reimbursement.

A growing base of scientific evidence supports the use of acupuncture as a complementary treatment for depression and anxiety. Alongside prescribed medications, acupuncture has been shown to improve symptoms and reduce patient suffering.” (American Academy of Medical Acupuncture).

People with clinical depression report lack of interest in life and activities that they otherwise normally enjoy. Is COVID-19 making you feel like that?

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Feeling Good with Gut Brain Axis Dr. Amie Shimmel Probiotics can do more than improve your gut health; they also enhance your brain and help with feeling good mentally. How? Research shows that the gut and brain are connected, a partnership called the gut-brain axis. The two are linked through a biochemical communication between the nervous system....