Features information on acupuncture, a technique originating in China that involves the inserting and manipulating of fine needles into specific points on the body to relieve pain, or other therapeutic purposes.
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A non-profit organization providing information and support resources for the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
http://www.aboutibs.org/
Academy for Five Element Acupuncture
The Academy for Five Element Acupuncture helps people find a practitioner for patients and continuing education for acupuncture professionals. The Academy runs education programs in acupuncture and Chinese herbal studies. The referral list provided here has contact information for acupuncture professionals across the United States.
http://www.acupuncturist.edu
The AcuMedic website helps people learn more about acupuncture and related techniques in both Western and Chinese medicine. The website also provides courses and workshops to help people learn more about the health benefits of Chinese medicine. You can also use this website to find a Chinese medicine clinic in the United Kingdom.
http://www.acumedic.com
This Acupuncture website explains the virtues of this ancient form of Chinese medicine. This website can also help you find an acupuncturist to treat your medical problems. You can also learn from here where to study Chinese medicine. The website also covers traditional Chinese herbs and their medical benefits.
http://acupuncture.com
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance
The Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance is an Alliance of Practitioners and Consumers working to advance Acupuncture and Alternative Oriental Medicines.
http://www.acuall.org/
Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute
Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute was created to ensure the integration and expansion of acupuncture techniques within Canada and its healthcare system.
http://www.afcinstitute.com/
Acupuncture Treatment Specialists
National directory of acupuncture treatment specialists, clinics & schools. View profiles of acupuncture specialists & clinics nationwide. Articles & resources to inform you and help you evaluate an acupuncturist.
http://acupuncture-treatment-specialists.com
Acupuncture.com.au is an information source and community network for Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Australia.
http://www.acupuncture.com.au
Acupuncturists Without Borders
This organization offers the services of volunteer acupuncturists without charge, to provide treatment and relieve suffering.
http://www.acuwithoutborders.org
American Manual Medicine Association
The American Manual Medicine Association is a non-profit corporation that represents those who work in medical acupuncture. If you are interested in working in this field, you can learn about exams and certification programs needed to work in manual medicine. The Association also provides insurance to manual medicine practitioners.
http://www.americanmanualmedicine.com
Association for Professional Acupuncture
The Association for Professional Acupuncture is a professional organization for acupuncturists throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
http://www.acupuncturepa.org/
The Cosmetic Acupuncture UK web site provides information about its professional membership; complete with a searchable database of practitioners.
http://www.cosmeticacupunctureuk.com/
Genesen Acutouch explains the technique and it includes questions and answers, doctor's reports, as well as the benefits of acupressure.
http://www.acutouch.com/
ICMART, the International Council of Medical Acupuncture and Related Techniques, is a non-profit organization promoting the international standards of acupuncture and related techniques.
http://www.icmart.org/
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The Center is the Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on complementary and alternative medicine. The site describes all aspects of acupuncture, from definition to insurance information to your first visit to an acupuncturist.
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/
Society for Acupuncture Research
A non-profit society that welcomes individual affiliates including researchers, educators, students, acupuncturists, healthcare practitioners, and members of the public.
http://www.acupunctureresearch.org/
Offers acupuncture news, opinions, and information for students and practitioners. Provides resources, acupoint tables, school and state laws listings, and a discussion board.
http://www.tcmstudent.com/
The site provides an Acupuncturist Directory for the United States (by state) and Canada (by province). Other features include the Patient Education Center, a Question and Answer section (via email), and Acupuncture News.
http://www.tcmcentral.com/TCM/Acupuncturists.html
The PanAfrican Acupuncture Project
The organization trains healthcare workers in Africa in the use of acupuncture, to treat the symptoms of various illnesses such as TB and HIV.
http://www.panafricanacupuncture.org
World Tung's Acupuncture Association (WTAA) is a non-profit organization which is continuing and promoting the teaching of Tung’s Orthodox Acupuncture.
http://www.worldtaa.org/
