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Celebrate Chinese New Year: Try Acupuncture Free!  

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acu web versionFebruary 19th is the start of the Chinese New Year. To celebrate, National University of Health Sciences is offering free oriental medical consultations to new patients at the NUHS Whole Health Center in Lombard.

The free consultations, offered February 17 –21 by appointment only, will include:

  • A complete oriental medical exam
  • A thorough oriental medical diagnosis
  • A free acupuncture treatment

Oriental medicine is the oldest codified system of medicine in the world and is safe and effective for the entire family. The World Health Organization recognizes more than 300 diseases and illnesses that acupuncture and oriental medicine can effectively treat and/or prevent, including: cardiovascular issues, digestive problems, respiratory conditions, pain, behavioral conditions, as well as men’s and women’s health issues.

“Many of our patients find success with acupuncture and oriental medicine, even after other health care options have failed to give them the results they are looking for,” says Dr. Hyundo Kim, chief clinician for National University’s acupuncture and oriental medicine program.

The NUHS Whole Health Center has expert clinicians and interns who are highly trained in traditional oriental medicine and acupuncture. The university offers masters degrees in both acupuncture and oriental medicine at its Lombard campus.

To make an appointment for a free acupuncture and oriental medicine consultation, call 630-629-9664.

NUHS Encourages Everyone to "Get Vertical"  

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October is National Chiropractic Health Month. National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) and chiropractic physicians across the country are promoting the importance of joint health and the vital role physical activity plays in keeping joints healthy and pain free. This year’s theme—“Get Vertical”—focuses on getting off the couch or out of the office chair, and standing or moving more each day.  Getting vertical is a great way to prevent joint problems later in life.

Most people know someone with joint pain or someone who has had joint replacement surgery. Joint problems, particularly involving hips and knees, are very common. What many do not know, is that simple lifestyle changes can help prevent the needing for this type of surgery and keep joints healthier longer. Read more →