Below are some web sites that may be helpful as you continue on your journey to health:

National Institutes of Health / National Center for Complementary and Alternative Health
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/
Information on acupuncture: background, research, efficacy, clinical trials, concensus statement, what to expect

MedlinePlus / drug information
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
Good site to check out any prescription drugs you may be taking for side effects, warnings

PDR Health
http://www.gettingwell.com
recommended for learning about drug and herbal medicine interaction; clinical trials, health & wellness

Acupuncture organizations
http://www.acufinder.com/
http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/conditioncenter/
http://acupuncture.com/
Look up symptoms, western diagnoses, to see what acupuncture can treat; includes patient comments, acupuncture news

For local classes on health and wellness
http://www.tai.edu/health_wellness.html
http://www.bowiecroftonholisticcommunity.org

For a great list of books that may be of interest to you:
http://www.fivelement.com/library.htm
Most books can be ordered from www.tai.edu, www.amazon.com, or your local bookstore.

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