How Many Acupuncture Treatments Will I Need?

Transparency, trust, and clear communication are three (of many) things I prioritize establishing in the relationships I build with my patients. In this blog, I share everything you need to know about the logistical side to starting care and what goes into creating a treatment plan for the most successful outcomes.

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The 5 Spirits: Supporting The Soul in Chinese Medicine

The Spirit in TCM is made up of five “spirit-minds” that are stored in each of the five Yin organs. You can think of them like facets to your personality: they each have unique roles and characteristics that assert themselves when content or afflicted. Discover how the Five Spirits influence your health and ability to pursue your potential.

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Celebrating Resiliency: Maine Small Businesses with a Big Impact

This holiday season, we are celebrating the resiliency and offerings of fellow small business owners that make a big impact right here in Maine. From local artisans and shop owners to fitness facilities and trusted wellness practitioners, consider this a mini-guide to reputable locals whose work is rooted in passion, creativity, and a desire to uplift our community in unique ways.

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Travis Dyer
Five Tips For Health This Fall

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, living seasonally is essential to prevent illness and safeguard the balance of our body’s systems. Here are five of my most essential tips to stay healthy this Fall!

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What Does Your Tongue Say About Your Health?

Believe me, I get it. “Go ahead and stick out your tongue” is not something you’re used to being asked at the doctors. But in Chinese Medicine, Tongue Diagnosis is an essential part of our evaluation. It’s like a road map and mirror of what’s taking place inside the body. Read on to see what your tongue says about your health!

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Sweetness in Shadows: What Healing Can Teach Us If We Let It

You may have heard the phrase “healing is not linear.” Then what is it? What can you expect? In this blog I answer these with an analogy from my own experience. So if you feel lost with a litany of health issues, are “doing the work” but getting nowhere, or feel painfully stuck in a set-back or downward spiral… I wrote this for you.

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Travis Dyer
Mood Swings and Blood Sugar Chaos: A Commonly Overlooked Connection

Did you know that behind a “bad case” of anxiety or depression, a blood sugar rollercoaster might be to blame? It’s true, yet this underlying cause is overlooked too often. Learn why it’s problematic, how it masquerades as psychiatric symptoms, plus how to take small steps to re-balance your blood sugar and reclaim your mental health.

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Acupuncture for Anxiety

Anxiety is a symptom. It’s a normal reaction to abnormally stressful situations yet it’s exploded as the diagnosis of our nation. Find out how Acupuncture treats the root causes to anxiety plus the science behind why this ancient medical practice is so naturally effective.

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Can Beauty Hurt? How Chemicals in Skincare + Cosmetics Can Impact Your Health

Switching to cleaner beauty goes beyond skin deep. Learn how chemicals in your skincare items can be harming your hormones, mood, and physical health—plus what you can do about it with these easy-to-implement tips. 

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"Mental Illness" or A Slippery Slope to Disempowerment?

What if instead of labeling mental health conditions as “illnesses” that need to be managed, we viewed them as symptoms that can be healed? Learn how this new branch of science is reframing the narrative around mental health in a way that empowers you to heal on a deeper level.

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Zombies, Liver Toxicity, and Leaky Gut: Why Painkillers Should Have New Warning Labels

As popular as Tylenol, Advil, and other common pain killers are, they are not as harmless as our culture has lead us to believe. Learn about the lesser-known, surprising, and severe ways these these tiny pills affect our bodies and brains.

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Our Top Health + Wellness Gift Guide

We are sharing our top health-conscious gift ideas inspired by our favorite brands. Whether you need ideas for the athlete in your life, the chef, or the clean-beauty obsessed, we’ve got you covered. Learn how each of these items promote wellness to earn a spot on our list.

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Why Do I Wake At the Same Time Every Night?

Trouble staying asleep? Ever wonder why you wake up like clockwork each night? It’s not random. Learn what The Chinese Medicine Body Clock has to say about what yours is trying to tell you.

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Can Your Joints Predict The Weather?

Joint pain? Achey muscles? Arthritis? Learn what it means when your pain flares up with the specific weather patterns in Chinese Medicine and how Acupuncture can manage your pain naturally.

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Is Empower Right For You?

Our practice might not be for everyone, but it might be ideal for you. Find out exactly what we value, what we specialize in, and how our styles of care might be the approach you have been looking for to address your unique health concerns.

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Travis Dyer
Burnout: How To Recover Naturally

Burnout isn’t something you “bounce back” from. Find out the toll it takes, what to watch out for, plus how Acupuncture can help you regain your balance and boundaries.

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Your First Acupuncture Treatment

Wondering what to expect? I’m sharing the ins-and-outs of what takes place during your initial visit, plus a look into my approach so you can see if we would be a good fit to work together.

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