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NCCAM Acupuncture Information Resources
National Institute of Health
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
NCCAM Clearinghouse
National Institutes of Health
Combined Health Information Database (CHID)
7830 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 204
Bethesda, MD 20814
E-mail: chid@aeric.com
Web site:
CHID Online is a searchable and user-friendly database produced by more than a dozen health-related agencies of the Federal Government This database provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources, including acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) Clearinghouse
PO. Box 9218
Silver Spring, MD 209071-8218
Telephone and TTY/TDY: l-888-644-6226
Fax: 301-495-4957
E-mail: nccamc@altmedinfo.org
Web site:
The NCCAM Clearinghouse, the information arm of NIH's NCCAM, provides information about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), including acupuncture, and the activities of the NCCAM. The NCCAM Web site has acupuncture information and provides links to the Web sites of 13 CAM research centers (sponsored by the NCCAM), some of which are conducting acupuncture research.
NIH Consensus Program Information Center
P.O. Box 2577
Kensington, MD 20891
Telephone: 1-888- 644-2667
Fax: 301-593-9485
E-mail: consensus_statement@nih.gov
Web site: http://consensus.nih.gov
The Center provides free single copies of the Acupuncture Consensus Conference Statement, the 138-page Program and Abstracts booklet, a bibliography of more than 2,000 citations, and other information on NIH conferences. The statement is located online at:
http://odp.od.nih.gov/consensus/cons/107/107_statement.htm
U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) MEDLINE
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
Telephone: 1-888-346-3656
Fax: 301-102-1384
Email: custserv@nIm.nih.gov
Web site: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/databases/freemedl.html
The world's largest biomedical library containing more than 9 million scientific and biomedical articles.
MEDLINEplus
Web site: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
An online consumer health information tool.
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Publications
Books: Information about more than 100 acupuncture books written for the public is located online at http://www.acupuncture.com
A Manual of Acupuncture, by Peter Deadman and Mazin Al-Khafaji (East Sussex, England: Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications, 1998). A detailed guidebook to descriptions of the theories and actual specific methods of acupuncture. It provides information on the c channels, collaterals. point categories, point selection methods, point location, and needling.
Basics of Acupuncture, by Gabriel Stux (Editor) and Bruce Pomerantz (Berlin, Germany: Springer Vertigo 1995). The most recent of several widely used texts by acupuncture researchers. (Order through AAMA)
Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine, by Harriet Beinfield and Efrain Korngold (New York, NY. Ballantine Books, 1991). An overview of Chinese medicine, with case histories of treatments and illustrated explanations of philosophy, components, and treatments.
Principles and Practice of Contemporary Acupuncture, by Sung J. Liao, Matthew Lee, and Lorenz K.Y Ng (New York, NY: Marcel Dekker, 1994). Contains translations of ancient Chinese medical classics previously unavailable in English. Compares and contrasts traditional Chinese and Western scientific medicine.
The Chinese Way to Healing - Many Paths to Wholeness, by Misha Ruth Cohen (New York, NY: The Berkeley Publishing Group, 1996). A guidebook to Chinese medicine in the United States with information about diet herbs, acupuncture, and finding qualified practitioners.
The Web That Has No Weaver, by Ted Kaptchuk (New York-, NY: Congdon and Weed, 1992). An introduction to traditional Chinese medicine, with comparisons of Eastern and Western medical treatments. (Order through AAMA)
The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine, by Maoshing Ni, (Boston, MA: Shambala Press, 1995). A contemporary translation of the classic traditional Chinese medicine text that dates from 2000 B.C.
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Periodicals
These periodicals contain information about acupuncture research studies, techniques, effects, and use. Look for "peer reviewed" journals, which publish studies reviewed by researchers in the field to ensure suitability for publication.
Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research
Cognizant Communications Corporation
3 Hartsdale Road
Elmsford, NY 10523-3701
Telephone: 914-592-7720
Fax: 914-592-8981
E-mail: cogcomm@aol.com
A peer-reviewed quarterly in its 23rd year and indexed/abstracted in MEDLINE.
Alternative Medicine Review: A Journal of Clinical Therapeutics
Thorne Research, Inc.
Box 3200 Sandpoint, ID 8386
Telephone: 208-263-1337
Fax: 208-265-2488
E-mail: altmedrev@thorne.com
Web site:
www.altmedrev.com
A peer-reviewed bi-monthly journal indexed/abstracted in MEDLINE.
Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine
InnoVision Communications
101 Columbia Avenue
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Telephone: 1-800-899-1712
E-mail: alttherapy@aol.com
Web site: http://www.alternative-therapies.com/at/login/index.jsp
A peer-reviewed quarterly indexed/abstracted in MEDLINE.
American Journal of Acupuncture
1840 41st Avenue, Suite 102
Capitola, CA 95010
Telephone: 831-175-1700
Fax: 831-175-1439
A quarterly peer-reviewed journal.
American Journal of Chinese Medicine
Institute for Advanced Research in Asian Science and Medicine
P.O. Box 555
Garden City, NY 11530
Telephone: 617-739-1182
Fax. 617-739-1183
A peer-reviewed journal published three times a year and indexed/abstracted in MEDLINE.
European Journal of Oriental Medicine
179 Gloucester Place
London NW1 6DX
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01717 245756
A quarterly research journal.
Guideposts: Acupuncture in Recovery
J&M Reports
7402 NE Keith Street
Vancouver,WA 98662-5207
Telephone: 360-254-0186
Fax: 360-260-8620
A newsletter concerning acupuncture used to treat addiction, alcoholism, and mental health problems.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: Research on Paradigm, Practice and Policy
Mary Ann Liebert, Publisher
2 Madison Avenue
Larchmont, NY 10538
Telephone: 1-800-654-3278 or 914-834-3100
Fax: 914-834-3688
Email: info@liebertpub.com
Web site: http://www.liebertpub.com/
A quarterly journal abstracted/indexed in MEDLINE.
Journal of Chinese Medicine
22 Cromwell Road
Hove BN3 3EB
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01273 748588
Fax: 0 1273 748588
E-mail:jcm@pavilion.co.uk
Web site: http://www.pavilion.co.uk/jcm
A professional journal published three times a year.
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Co-sponsored by the China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy and the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Distributed by the American Center of Chinese Medicine
3121 Park Avenue, Suite J
Soquel, CA 95073
Web site: http://www.jps.net/jtcm/profile.htm
A quarterly journal on clinical and theoretical research that is indexed/abstracted in MEDLINE.
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Organizations
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
Medical Acupuncture Research Organization
1970 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 330
El Segundo, CA 90245
Telephone: 310/364-0193
Fax: 310/364-0196
E-mail: administrator@medicalacupuncture.org
Web site: http://www.medicalacupuncture.org
A professional association of medical doctors who practice acupuncture. The academy provides a referral list of doctors who practice acupuncture. It also provides general information about acupuncture. legislative representation, publications, meetings, and proficiency examinations.
American Association of Oriental Medicine
433 Front Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
Telephone: 610-266-1433
Fax: 610-264-2768
E-mail. aaom1@aol.com
Web site: http://www.aaom.org
A nonprofit professional organization of acupuncturists and practitioners of Oriental medicine. The association determines standards of practice and education through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. It also funds research and provides a list of acupuncturists and Oriental medicine practitioners by geographic area. The association provides articles and fact sheets, membership and licensing information, a list of acupuncture schools, and a list of state acupuncture associations.
British Medical Acupuncture Society
Newton House, Newton Lane
Whitley, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 4JA
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01925 730727
Fax: 01925 730492
E-mail: bmasadmin@aol.com
Web site: http://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk
A group of doctors who practice acupuncture with more conventional treatments. The Society produces the journal Acupuncture in Medicine, published twice per year, covering original research and reviews.
Foundation for Traditional Chinese Medicine
122A Acomb Road
York Y02 4EY
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01904 785120
Fax: 01904 784828
E-mail: monica@dipactcm.demon.co.uk
The Foundation funds the Acupuncture Research Resource Center and provides information about acupuncture research listed by condition, including migraine and lower back pain.
International Council of Medical Acupuncture and Related Techniques
Rue de I'Amazone 62
1060 Brussels
Belgium
Telephone: 03225 393900
Fax: 03225 393692
E-mail: fbeyens@arcadis.be
Web site: http://users.med.auth.gr/~karanik/english/icmart/intro.html
A nonprofit organization created in 1983 of more than 40 national acupuncture-related associations of medical doctors practicing acupuncture and/or related techniques.
National Acupuncture at A Oriental Medicine Alliance
14637 Starr Road SE
Olalla, WA 98359
Telephone: 253-851-6896
Fax, 253-851-6883
Web site: http://www.acuall.org
A professional society of at state-licensed, registered, or certified acupuncturists, with membership open to consumers, schools, organizations corporate sponsors, and health care providers The Alliance lists thousands of acupuncturists across the country on its Web site and provides information about them to callers to their information and referral line. The Alliance requires documentation of state license or national board certification from all acupuncturists it lists.
National Acupuncture Detoxification Association
PO. Box 1927
Vancouver WA 98668-1927
Telephone: I-888-705-6232
Fax: 805-909-6051
A nonprofit organization that training and consultation for more than 500 drug and alcohol acupuncture treatment programs run by local agencies. The organization's clearinghouse provides a library of audiotapes, videotapes, and literature on using acupuncture to treat addiction and mental disorders.
National Acupuncture Foundation
PO. Box 2271
Gig Harbor. WA 98335-4271
Telephone: 253-851-6538
Fax: 253-851-6538
The Foundation publishes books, including the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Law Book and the Clean Needle Technique Manual. The Foundation filed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration needle reclassification petition of 1996.
Society for Acupuncture Research
6900 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700
Bethesda, MD 20815
Telephone: 301-571-0624
Fax: 301-961-5340
A nonprofit organization that facilitates the scientific evaluation of acupuncture.
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Training and Credentialling Organizations
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1270
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: 301-608-9680
Fax: 301-608-9576
E-mail: 73352.2467@compuserve.com
The Commission, established in 1982, evaluates professional master's degree and first professional master's-level certificate and diploma programs in acupuncture and Oriental medicine, with concentrations in both acupuncture and herbal therapy.
Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1270
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: 301-608-9175
Fax: 301-608-9576
Web site: http://www.ccaom.org
This Council was formed in 1982 and has developed academic and clinical guidelines and core curriculum requirements for master's and doctoral programs in acupuncture as well I as acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
NAFTA Acupuncture Commission
Standards Management, Inc.
14637 Starr Road SE
Olalla, WA 98359
Telephone: 253-851-6896
Fax: 253-851-6883
This group doctors, and naturopathic doctors meet to exchange information and discuss training standards of "competence" for the practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine in North America. including Mexico and Canada.
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Canal Center Plaza, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
Telephone: 703-548-9004
Fax: 703-548-9079
E-mail: info@nccaom.org
Web site: http://www.nccaom.org
This Commission was established in 1982 to implemented nationally recognized; standards of competence for the practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. It provides information and program, on certification standards for acupuncturists.
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Online Resources
The Internet is one of the fastest ways to access health information, but much of this information is not controlled or reviewed by qualified health professionals. Approach information from the Internet with caution, as it may be misleading, incorrect, or even dangerous.
Acuall.org
Web site: http://www.acuall. orb
A site sponsored by the National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance with general information on acupuncture and Oriental medicine, referrals to practitioners, legislative status, national issues, conferences and workshops, publications, and information for potential students.
Acupuncture.com
Web site: http://www.acupuncture.com
Describes and summarizes acupuncture procedures, areas of research, and other pertinent information from multiple sources.
Alternative Medicine
Web site:
http://www.yext.com/chiropractors/articles/alternative-medicine.html
Alternative medicine is the practice of healing without the use of traditional prescription drugs. The idea behind alternative medicine is that the energy of the body needs to be in harmony with the mind and soul. There are a variety of healing philosophies, therapies and approaches within alternative medicine.
Health Info Library: Acupuncture
Web site: http://www.americanwholehealth.com/library/acupuncture/tcm.htm
A site by the health care company American WholeHealth that provides acupuncture articles and research.
Medical Acupuncture Web Page
Web site. http://www.med.auth.gr/
Includes information on international acupuncture associations, Web journals, articles, veterinary acupuncture, books, bookstores, databases, and Internet links.
Medical Matrix
Web site: http://www.medmatrix.org
A gateway to clinical medical resources, including numerous medical journals.
National Library of Medicine. Current Bibliographies in Medicine - Acupuncture
Web site: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/cbm/acupuncture.html
Bibliographies of 2,302 scientific papers collected between January 1970 and October 1997.
Summarizes studies on dental pain, migraine and headache, lower back pain, cervical pain. tennis elbow, dysinenorrhea (menstrual disorders), addiction, respiratory conditions, cardiovascular fitness, stroke, nausea, and sleep disorders.
Disclaimer
The NIH does not endorse any of the listed above. You, as a health care consumer, are encouraged to explore these resources fully to determine their relevancy , position on treatment, relative cost, and background of authors or staff. You may wish to discuss this information with your doctor, who can assist you in critically evaluating all resources for their relevance to your diagnoses and circumstances.
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