There are many misconceptions about acupucture, herbal medicine and other Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) modalities.  Listed below is a small selection of articles, papers and studies from reputable sources as well as some helpful links for additional information about CAM.

General & Miscellaneous

• Chinese Medicine

• Acupuncture: An Introduction

• Acupuncture May Help Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

• Improvement in Fibromyalgia Symptoms With Acupuncture: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial

• A few pointers for a new face

• Can Acupuncture Help Epilepsy?

 Pain:

• Acupuncture for Pain
• Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis of the Knee Study Results
• Acupuncture-Like Treatments Improve Outcomes Compared to Usual Care for Low Back Pain 

• Matt Damon Leaves Acupuncture Needle in His Ear for Germany's 'Bourne' Premiere!

Fertility:

• Acupuncture Shows Promise in Improving Rates of Pregnancy Following IVF
• Treating Infertility using Acupuncture
• Treating Infertility with Herbal Medications
• Impotence Gets 'Needled' in Acupuncture Study

 Women's Health:

• CAM (Complementary & Alternative Medicine) and Women's Health
• Study: Acupuncture May Help Menstrual Pain
• Endometriosis
• Acupuncture May Cool Night Hot Flashes
• Natural and Alternative Treatments for Perinatal Mood Disorders
• Acupuncture appears promising for the treatment of depression during pregnancy

Additional Websites

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Mesothelioma Center –
offers the most comprehensive and current information on asbestos exposure and a complete list of mesothelioma statistics. Acupuncture has been linked to alleviating the nausea associated with chemotherapy and the pain incurred from the constant surgeries that cancer patients undergo.

Dr. Oz -  site of Dr. Mehmet Oz that offers comprehensive general health information

Real Age -  site of Dr. Michael Roizen that offers comprehensive anti-aging information

Spark People - a site that goes above and beyond in offering free diet and fitness information and great tracking tools.  Did I mention that it is free?

Once again I urge you to take the first step toward better health and contact me  for a free initial phone consultation or to schedule an appointment.