When I was studying pre-medicine in college, planning to become a physician, I began wondering how the body was treated before these past couple hundred years of technology and science and in other parts of the world. I decided to take a break and travel to explore other cultures and medical practices. What better way […]
I’ve been asked some basic questions recently about the use of acupuncture as a treatment approach for our health care needs. These have been: “What is acupuncture?”, “Can acupuncture help my back pain?”, “Does it hurt?”, “How does acupuncture work?”. I figured I’d respond shortly here in case others are interested. For perspective, Traditional Chinese
One of the most common reasons that someone seeks care in my office is to help manage their menopausal symptoms. Menopause is a natural, sometimes unwelcome, hormonal change in a woman’s body. It is the ending of the ability to reproduce. Mood swings, anxiety, sleep disturbance, hot flashes, night sweating, decreased libido, dryness, and constipation
Many of us are now harvesting from our garden what we had previously planted. It is an incredible process to be a part of, especially seeing something from its seed. The code for what it was to become was within, and since it was given the right conditions, it now is what it was designed
This past week I dropped my eldest child off at college for her first year. Luckily she’s just down the road in Burlington, Vermont, making it a bit less painful for me. I’m feeling for those parents sending their loved ones to far-off states where they can’t visit or help them out so easily. I
A London physician named James Parkinson first described Parkinson’s disease as “shaking palsy” in 1817. This disorder is now understood to be a progressive neurological disorder involving degeneration of neurons in a region of the brain that controls movement. This degeneration creates a shortage of dopamine, which explains the reason for the movement dysfunctions that
I have been treating cancer patients at National Life Cancer Treatment Center at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin for over ten years. In that time, I’ve taken several continuing education courses on acupuncture in oncology care. As a provider, my goal is to be as effective as possible for my patients. Taking continuing education
Being part of the cancer treatment team at Central Vermont Medical Center is truly an honor. For most people, cancer of any form at any stage is a very difficult diagnosis. The staff at our local treatment center values complementary therapies as acupuncture as supportive tools to help manage anxiety, fatigue, pain, or any other
Weight loss is a common topic of discussion. Without talking about numbers and percentages, clearly, the majority of us are overweight. Some of our bodies may be more genetically prepared for this while others are not, meaning excess weight may affect us in different ways. Both the musculoskeletal structure and the internal organs may have
I recently attended a well-presented conference hosted by UVM on Integrative Pain Management. One condition discussed was fibromyalgia, highlighting how an integrative approach to managing this disorder is needed for those who suffer. Fibromyalgia is one of those medical conditions that can be all-encompassing to the body and can be challenging