Nicole Cutler, L.Ac., MTCM, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)® | Hepatitis Central - Part 24

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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:

Hepatitis C Patients Could Benefit From Physician Survey

November 2, 2009

If choosing a doctor to help you fight the Hepatitis C virus feels overwhelming, you are not alone. To identify which physician fits your needs best, the nation's largest health insurer has developed a rating system for patients to evaluate their doctor and share their opinions.

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Hepatitis, Liver Enzymes and Fibrosis Progression

October 27, 2009

Repeated studies prove that those with chronic hepatitis must be evaluated directly for fibrosis progression. Although your doctor or peers may single out a normal ALT from a liver panel as good news, discover why this measurement provides little information about liver fibrosis.

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The Not-So-Sweet Truth: Sugar Worsens Hep C

October 7, 2009 1 Comment

For some, not being able to get rid of Hepatitis C can leave them feeling helpless over the course of their illness. However, there are many everyday choices that can either fan the flames or reduce the impact of this virus. Sugar consumption is a prime example of how food selection can affect the progression of Hepatitis C.

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Should Those With Hepatitis C Get a Swine Flu Shot?

September 28, 2009

Just in time for flu season, swine flu vaccines will be distributed and administered. If you think having Hepatitis C is cause for receiving this vaccination, become familiar with who is at highest risk from swine flu complications - and why you may want to think twice about this injection.

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Smoking Pipes May Transmit HCV

September 9, 2009

In an effort to circumvent the spread of Hepatitis C, many drug users assume they are safe from viral acquisition if using a non-injection drug delivery system. However, new research shows that a pipe passed between people is capable of transmitting the Hepatitis C infection.

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