Nicole Cutler, L.Ac., MTCM, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)®

Nicole Cutler, L.Ac., MTCM is a long time advocate of integrating perspectives on health. With a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester and a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute, Nicole has been a licensed acupuncturist since 2000. She has gathered acupuncture licenses in the states of California and New York, is a certified specialist with the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, has earned diplomat status with the National Commission of Chinese and Oriental Medicine in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology and is a member of the Society for Integrative Oncology. In addition to her acupuncture practice that focuses on stress and pain relief, digestion, immunity and oncology, Nicole contributes to the integration of healthcare by writing articles for professional massage therapists and people living with liver disease.

Here are my most recent posts:

HCV Discovery and Prevention Could Come from the Same Scientist

March 22, 2012 46 Comments

The individual who first identified the Hepatitis C virus might be the same person responsible for ending its infectious reign.

East and West: Managing New Hep C Drug Side Effects

February 28, 2012

Combining two different medical traditions may provide the best relief for side effects originating from the latest Hepatitis C drugs.

Hepatitis C Survival on Inanimate Objects

February 14, 2012 6 Comments

We usually think of Hepatitis C as a virus that is passed from person to person. However, most infections occur via an intermediary, inanimate object. Thus, determining the length of time Hepatitis C can survive outside the body is crucial to prevent transmission of this virus.

Why Occult Hepatitis B Can Be Hazardous

February 7, 2012

New research shows that even if Hepatitis B is hidden, it can still cause serious harm.

Hepatitis Awareness at the Nail Salon

February 2, 2012

It's hard to imagine that intravenous drug use and mani-pedis have much in common, but they both harbor the potential to spread viral hepatitis.

Anemia and Hepatitis C Treatment

January 24, 2012 1 Comment

In opposition to what seems logical, research demonstrates that becoming anemic while on Hepatitis C therapy is not such a bad thing.

An Overview of Autoimmune Hepatitis

January 3, 2012 1 Comment

Find out about the prevalence, signs and symptoms and treatment for autoimmune hepatitis.

Tenofovir for Hepatitis B Suppression

December 27, 2011

Review tenofovir's pros and cons for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis B infection.

HCV Management Pearl: Teeth Grinding and Its Aggravator

December 20, 2011 1 Comment

When under stress, some people grind their teeth. Though, there are several more reasons those with Hep C are vulnerable to and more prone to complications of teeth grinding.