Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Resources

• An introductory article about acupuncture from the BBC
  
• Acupuncture Association of Colorado
  
• NCCAOM's Website
  This is the national certifying board for Acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Search for a board certifed practioner.

• Over the Counter Drug Safety
  
• Exercise 'slows prostate cancer'
  
• Painkillers May Slow Rotator Cuff Healing
  
• Concerns over Alzheimer's drug
  
• New hope for Alzheimer's vaccine
  
• Gut drugs 'carry pneumonia risk'
  
• Analgesics and Kidney Health
  
• Painkiller risk to gut revealed
  
• Common knee surgery no better than placebo
  
• Knee painkiller no better than a sugar pill placebo
  
• More Evidence Painkiller Heart Risks
  
• Nerve Damage Possible with Two Arthritis Drugs
  
• Parkinson's drug linked to heart valve damage
  
• Antidepressant Medications for Children and Adolescents
  This article addresses the FDA warning about anitidepressants possibly increasing suicidal thoughts in youths
• Second Estrogen Trial Stopped by U.S. Researchers
  
• Menopausal Hormone Use
  
• Chest infection drug ineffective
  
• Group Calls for Ban of Abbott's ADD Drug
  
• A Patient's Guide to Spinal Injections
  
• Breastfeeding offers 'instant' benefits
  
• Nicotine vaccine helps smokers quit, study finds
  
• Scan could cut breast removal ops
  
• Cholesterol drugs may reduce breast cancer risk
  Note that Red Yeast Rice is a natural supplement containing statins, which is the type of drugs discussed in this article.
• Study: Anti-depressants can cause internal bleeding
  
• Cholesterol drugs and grapefruit don�t mix
  

• Acupuncture 'more than a placebo'
  
• Integrative Medicine - How some MD's are using "alternative" medicine
  A great article from Arthritis Today, telling the stories of several MD's who are improving their patients' health with acupuncture, supplements, and exercise.
• Can an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?
  A scientific evaluation of the history and potential for the use of botanicals and phytochemicals in medicine, from the Biotech Center, Cook College, Rutgers University
• Acupuncture: A Clinical Review
  An article aimed at medical professionals, by Victor S. Sierpina, MD; Moshe A. Frenkel, MD.
• Acupuncture 'cuts blood pressure'
  
• Acupuncture 'pregnancy pain cure'
  
• Acupuncture 'works for arthritis'
  
• What caused Gwyneth's spots
  An article mentioning the technique of "cupping" which leaves distinctive marks on the skin. It made the news when some celebrities were showing off the results!
• Acupuncture 'beats headache pain'
  
• Acupuncture put under spotlight
  
• Scientists prove acupuncture works
  
• Acupuncture 'boosts IVF success'
  
• Acupuncture fights morning sickness
  
• Acupuncture helps heart patients
  
• Acupuncture cuts post-op sickness
  
• Acupuncture 'cures dental gagging'
  
• Doctors support acupuncture
  
• Electric theories on acupuncture
  

• Veggie, low-fat diet lowers cholesterol more
  
• Fatty acids may help kids' behavior problems
  
• Preemies thrive on formula with added fatty acids
  
• Soda, sleeping pills tied to nighttime heartburn
  
• Weight Watchers, Slim-Fast Top Diets