Have you taken advantage of any of the few days of sunshine we’ve had so far this summer? Many have been hesitant to take their usual hike because of the increased number of ticks in our woods this season. If you have ventured into Vermont’s incredible greenery, I wonder if you’ve found any ticks on

As a health care practitioner, I closely observe my patients seeking the source of the problem. This is the same with other professionals addressing an issue, whether you’re an auto mechanic, a plumber, a programmer, or an accountant. The car battery may be dead, not because there’s a problem with the battery itself but because

As one of our five senses, vision is depended upon for interacting with the world around us. When the health of our eyes is compromised and our vision is limited in some way, either acutely or chronically, it can be very scary. Most of us take it for granted that we see clearly, but for

A friend and colleague of mine sent this along in an email recently. With his consent, I thought I’d send it further onto the community as I feel that it’s a good lesson to consider for all of us: Do you ever feel drained? Many of us have times when we feel drained of energy.

Cupping is a technique that has been used for over two thousand years as a part of Chinese Medicine to treat various illnesses and conditions. One of the earliest documentations of cupping can be found in the work titled, “A Handbook of Prescriptions for Emergencies”, which dates all the way back to 300 A.D. in

One of the most common reasons people seek Chinese medical care is for chronic digestive issues. And one of the most common digestive issues that I see in my office each week is constipation. Many of us are uncomfortable talking about our bowel movements but I view this as a crucial, objective way to see

Welcome back to our monthly natural health column. Last month I had talked about acupuncture, one of the branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Another branch that is also becoming more commonly used in our country is herbalism. Treating the Root of the Problem It is a simple rule in Chinese Medicine to treat the root

      Are you aware of the new guidelines for hypertension, or high blood pressure? This is the first comprehensive set of new guidelines since 2003, now lowering the definition of high blood pressure and accounting for nearly half of the U.S. adult population. (I was very surprised too to see this percentage in

Though I’ll never have the chance to do it, I know that birthing your child can be one of the most emotional experiences a woman can have. Learning that your little one is in the breech position during those final weeks of pregnancy may be scary and the potential of not having a vaginal birth

What does it mean to live a balanced life? Would you consider yourself living in a state of balance? Are you eating a balanced diet? Do you have a balance of work and play? Do you have a balance of activity and rest? Is your stress managed in a balanced way? Is your checkbook balanced?