RESEARCH
Traditional Chinese medical therapies are effective for the supportive care of cancer patients:
Integration of Chinese medicine into supportive cancer care: a modern role for an ancient tradition.
Acupuncture Relieves Pain and Improves Function in Knee Osteoarthritis:
https://nccih.nih.gov/news/2004/acu-osteo/pressrelease.htm
Acupuncture improves pregnancy rate after ART:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11937123?dopt=Books;
Acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer significantly improves the reproductive outcome:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16600232?dopt=Books
Acupuncture normalizes dysfunction of hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9330669?dopt=Abstrac
LINKS FOR INFORMATION ON ACUPUNCTURE AND EASTERN MEDICINE
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine – offers national exam for acupuncturists, herbalists and oriental bodyworkers , nationwide referral list of NCCAOM certified acupuncturists.
National Center For Complementary and Alternative Medicine – Get the facts about acupuncture.
American Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine – Promotes the integration of concepts from traditional and modern forms of acupuncture with Western medical training and thereby synthesize a more comprehensive approach to health care.
American Society of Acupuncturists - promotes the highest standards of professional practice for Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine in the United States. Provides its members, the public, legislators, and regulators resources for ensuring the best expression of this ancient and modern medicine.
The Society for Acupuncture Research -offers tools and resources to stay up-to-date about the latest research, connect with others who share interests, and learn from experts in the field.
Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - professional organization representing Licensed Acupuncturists and students, along with Oriental Medical Schools and acupuncture-related businesses. Provides advocacy and resources for Illinois practitioners of Oriental Medicine.
Resources and information on acupuncture for patients, students or practitioners.
Newsletter and links on current acupuncture issues for patients, students or practitioners.