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:

Liver Transplant Inequity

2 Oct 13th, 2014

For those facing end stage liver disease, attempts will be made to improve the fairness of liver transplant allocation.

8 Great Foods for Detoxing the Liver

2 Sep 30th, 2014

Food is medicine – eating the right ones are essential for a liver detox diet.

Liver Cancer Thwarted by Specialized Radiation

Sep 25th, 2014

Only certain individuals will qualify, but stereotactic body radiation therapy represents a substantial improvement in liver cancer treatment.

Probiotics and Synbiotics Battle Fat in the Liver

Probiotics and Synbiotics Battle Fat in the Liver

1 Sep 2nd, 2014

Providing the gastrointestinal system with beneficial bacteria could be part of a winning strategy to defeat nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Dealing with Toxicity in the Workplace

Aug 27th, 2014

When living with liver disease in one of these (or similarly toxic) occupations, it is important to take precautions. Find out the four primary routes for welcoming toxins into the body while in the workplace and which 13 jobs are known to expose workers to a considerable amount of toxicity.

For Your Liver’s Sake: The Best Times to Drink Water

5 Aug 12th, 2014

There are several reasons why drinking water benefits the liver – and these four times of the day are the best to reap those benefits.

What You Need to Know About Jaundice

Aug 11th, 2014

Learn all about jaundice – what it is, how it happens, and what conditions can lead to this yellowish discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by abnormally high levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream.

New Link Between MSG and Fatty Liver

Jul 24th, 2014

Besides giving you a headache and heart palpitations, MSG (monosodium glutamate) might be contributing to obesity and a fatty, inflamed liver.

Third-Hand Smoke Is a Liver Disease Foe

10 Jul 23rd, 2014

A cigarette’s harm goes beyond its associated clouds of smoke, especially for those with liver disease.

New Research: Blocking Fructose from Causing a Fatty Liver

Jun 24th, 2014

Eating a lot of sugar can accelerate fat accumulation in the liver and initiate metabolic syndrome, but a new study may have found a way around this dilemma.

Neck Itching

9 Natural Itch-Relief Approaches

8 Jun 4th, 2014

Feeling itchy may be a result of chronic liver disease. Luckily, there are many things you can try to help soothe the itch.

Chinese Medicine Links Liver Disease with Insomnia

12 Jun 3rd, 2014

Looking to Traditional Chinese Medicine helps explain why someone with liver disease keeps waking in the middle of the night – and also provides insight on how to slumber soundly.

Vitamins

Which Type of Vitamin E Is Best for My Liver?

2 May 15th, 2014

When it comes to caring for your liver with Vitamin E, there is more involved than picking a Vitamin E supplement off the shelf.

genetics

Genetic Insight into a Fatty Liver: Visceral Fat vs. Subcutaneous Fat

May 14th, 2014

Is it true that your race might determine where you store fat and, thus, may make you more or less vulnerable to fatty liver disease?

Exposing 5 Common Myths About Liver Disease

4 Apr 24th, 2014

When conceptions about liver disease stray far from the truth, efforts to prevent, detect and treat are hampered.

The Link Between Liver Disease and Dairy Problems

2 Apr 22nd, 2014

Likely a consequence of small intestine bacterial overgrowth, many people with chronic liver disease may have difficulty digesting dairy.

What Alcoholics Working the Night Shift Should Know

Apr 1st, 2014

New research indicates that “when” you work could be a factor in alcoholic liver disease.

Cirrhosis Warning: Skip These Salty Dishes

2 Mar 12th, 2014

Find out which high sodium meals people with cirrhosis must avoid when dining at these 10 popular restaurant chains.

Liver Cancer Risk Heightens Weight Loss Urgency

Mar 10th, 2014

Understanding the plea for insurance coverage of lap-band surgery to prevent liver cancer reiterates why stopping fatty liver disease is imperative.

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