It is a basic focus of Chinese Medicine to treat the root of the problem. This means that, as an acupuncturist and one using Chinese Herbs, I am looking to find the underlying cause of a condition. Treating the Root of the Problem And the Chinese medical understanding of cause can sound quite different than

It’s a cold morning at this moment in late February and the wood stove is keeping my family warm. Though we’re in the thick of Winter, I find myself thinking of the change brought by Spring and Summer. How We Move Through Change Is Reflective of Our Health It seems natural at this time of

Being part of the cancer treatment team at Central Vermont Medical Center is truly an honor. Cancer of any form at any stage is a challenging diagnosis for most people. The staff at our local treatment center values complementary therapies such as acupuncture for cancer care, as well as massage therapy (and others) as supportive

As many of you experienced around the holiday time to varying degrees, my home also lost power for a couple of days. I was fortunate enough to be with my wife and three kids and have a wood stove for heat and a propane range for cooking and heating water. And my family enjoys playing

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is considered to have five branches: acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, exercise, and nutrition. Nutrition may be thought of as the most important of these, as we know that food is the source of continued life for our bodies. Nutrition is such an overwhelming topic. We each read and are told various,

Fertility challenges may come unexpectedly, but over 10% of U.S. couples face difficulties with conception. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a unique approach to supporting fertility by looking at the underlying causes of imbalance and treating each person individually. TCM incorporates acupuncture, herbs, massage, and nutritional advice to help couples achieve a successful pregnancy. Support

I’ve been more frequently hearing of heightened feelings of anxiety and depression from my patients. When questioning them further, there seems to be a theme as they describe this time of increased polarization within the nation and amongst our community or within their families. July Fourth has recently passed, which typically brings up the gratitude

One of the most common reasons people seek acupuncture care is for quitting smoking. If you’ve dealt with any form of addiction, you can understand the struggle in stopping such a deep, habitual pattern. There’s a strong physical response to the regular exposure to nicotine throughout each day. There are clearly emotional reasons for smoking.