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

Acupuncture has been linked to alleviating the nausea associated with chemotherapy and the pain incurred from the constant surgeries that cancer patients undergo.

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.

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