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Society for Acupuncture Research
“Advancing the credibility and uniqueness of acupuncture through research.”
News and information about acupuncture and Eastern medicine.
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
A non-profit organization that promotes nationally recognized standards of competence and safety in acupuncture and Oriental medicine for the purpose of protecting the public.
Natural Standard: The Authority on Integrative Medicine
An international research collaboration founded by clinicians and researchers to provide high quality, evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies. This international multidisciplinary collaboration now includes contributors from more than 100 eminent academic institutions.
The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM)
A non-profit whose primary purposes are to establish comprehensive educational and institutional requirements for acupuncture and Oriental medicine programs and to accredit programs and institutions that meet these requirements.
Practitioners & Training
American Association of Oriental Medicine
The professional association for preserving the integrity of Oriental Medicine.
California State Oriental Medical Association (CSOMA)
A professional organization of licensed acupuncturists and supporters of Oriental medicine dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the art, science and practice of Oriental medicine.
A discussion group on the topic of Chinese herbal medicine for healthcare professionals and students enrolled in formal programs of medical training, as well as postgraduates from related disciplines, such as pharmacology, medical education and sinology.
SchoolsGalore.com is your educational resource to find schools specializing in the training of Acupuncture. Review hundreds of additional schools offering a broad variety of other academic options.
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C Caring Ambassadors Program
Dedicated to helping people with hepatitis C equip themselves with all the facts and information about the illness and the various treatment options available. The Hepatitis C Choices Book is available at http://hepcchallenge.org/hepatitis-c-choices-book/.
Information, education and support for people with hepatitis c and their caregivers.
Featuring the audio CD, “Self-care for Hepatitis C: Applied Meditation for a Healthy Liver” by Margo Adair and Robin Roth. These unique liver-specific guided visualizations invite you to lie back, listen, and heal on many levels.
Cancer
The Whole-Food Guide for Breast Cancer Survivors
Integrative, whole foods guide to rebuilding health after surviving breast cancer and reducing the chance of breast cancer recurrence.
Society for Integrative Oncology
Evidence-based, comprehensive, integrative healthcare to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
CARE (Cancer Awareness Resources and Education)
The CARE Program is designed for people with cancer who receive their care and treatment at San Francisco General Hospital. Through the CARE Program, people diagnosed with cancer receive education and support, as well as a free, healthy, and delicious meal every week.
Ancient Healing in the Modern Age
Acupuncture provides welcome benefit to patients facing a variety of health and wellness issues.
Additional Resources
Acufinder.com — Acupuncture Referral Service
An excellent guide for the general public about acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Acufinder.com features a comprehensive online database of acupuncture providers for people and animals, pictures, resources, advice, decision support tools and much more.
An information web site focused on Acupuncture.
Acupuncture — Clinical Studies
A comprehensive bibliography on acupuncture prepared to support the National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference on Acupuncture. Includes 2,302 citations from January 1970 through September 1997.
American Association of Oriental Medicine
The professional association for preserving the integrity of Oriental Medicine.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine ejournal for practitioners and students. Free subscription.
Information about Modern Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine — Diabetes Mellitus.
The official website for the glycemic index and international GI database, based in the Human Nutrition Unit, School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences, University of Sydney. The glycemic index (GI) is a ranking of carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 according to the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels after eating.
Did you know that feng shui is one of the 8 Rays of Traditional Chinese Medicine? It is! Align your environment to get vibrant health, great relationships and abundant prosperity. Author and expert Alison Marks is a San Francisco-based personal coach, feng shui consultant and professional organizer, poised to help you bring more beauty, ease and balance into your life, while understanding your modern sensibilities and lifestyle.
International Shih Tzu Lover Meetup Day
Meetup with other Shih Tzu owners and enthusiasts in your town.
NaturalEyeCare helps eye care professionals and the public become aware of the role of complementary care in the treatment of eye disease including macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, dry eyes and diabetic retinopathy..
A guide to schools and careers in massage therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, naturopathy, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, homeopathy, and the natural healing arts.
The Recycled Aids Medicine Program, a non-profit, accepts HIV medications for distribution at no cost to organizations overseas. Medication drop boxes are located in the Bay Area or mail to RAMP, 2261 Market St #328, San Francisco, CA 94114
Reflections of T’ai Chi Chuan, Qigong & Tao Te Ching
Art inspired by taoist philosophy and practice. Tao meditation, health & philosophy links, book recommendations, core taoism beliefs.
Schoolzone awarded Docmisha.com its maximum five star rating for educational usefulness. With over 27 million page impressions and 5.5 million visitors a year, Schoolzone is probably the UK’s most used education site. Established by a group of enthusiastic teachers and parents in Oxford, Schoolzone addresses the need for safe, differentiated Internet material that teachers, students and parents can access easily.
Offers family fun and special needs resources to enhance the fun and quality of family life for families with disabilities.
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Find and book tustworthy local services at Integrated Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture.
Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture information for students, practitioners, & patients. Complete with pictures and reference to over 300 Chinese herbs & formulas, Tuina, and more.
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