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Other Acupuncture Modalities
Acupuncturists traditionally use more than just needles. Read about adjuncts to treatment, such as cupping therapy, moxibustion, Gua Sha, and bodywork.
Acupuncture Points and Meridians Illustrated
Illustrations of the 12 acupuncture meridians and their points, from the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture.
Chinese Medicine Glossary
Defines qi, blood, essence, spirit, and other Chinese medicine terms. A beginner may be confused by these explanations.
Chinese Medicine is Here to Stay, by Kamau Kokayi, MD
History, background, and positive influence of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and qi gong in North America, written by a New York-based physician and acupuncturist.
Acupuncture Regulation in the United States
Great article about acupuncture regulation: how training, licensing requirements, and credentials differ, and how this should guide your choice of acupuncturist.
A humorous, illustrated look at TCM principles
Read the first chapter of humorous comic illustrations by Hudson Biddell which explain the concepts of yin and yang in a simple way.
Vital Substances
In Chinese medicine, the body is thought to be comprised of blood, qi, essence, spirit, and body fluids. When their flow through the body's meridians is interupted, disease can occur.
The Eight Extraordinary Vessels
Relevant to the student or interested consumer, a description of the 8 "extra" meridians and how their energy can be replenished through energy exercises ("qi gong"), from HealingPeople.com.
HIV, AIDS, and Acupuncture
John Chen, a licensed acupuncturist with a doctorate in pharmacy, discusses Oriental medicine in the management of HIV and AIDS.
Acupuncture: Modern Perspectives on an Ancient Science
Internet video broadcast with Ravinder Mamtami, MD, and Elizabeth Call, L.Ac, who talk about the history and applications of acupuncture.
Acupuncture: Can Needles Heal?
View this Internet video broadcast with Ben Kligler, MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and William J. Kaplanidis, L.Ac, MTOM, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York.
Chinese Medicine from About.com
More Chinese medicine links from the Chinese Culture Guide.
A skeptic's view of acupuncture and TCM
For those interested in knowing what skeptics say about acupuncture, qi gong, and Chinese medicine.
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