Acupuncture
Acupuncture is generally defined as . In 1997 a
National Institute of Health Scientific Review Panel
concluded that acupuncture is a plausible option for treating
several conditions, including nausea associated with
chemotherapy and anesthesia, acute dental pain, headaches,
temporomandibular joint dysfunction, fibromyalgia, and
depression.
The more you know about acupuncture and other
Eastern medical treatments, the more
you will be able to make intelligent, informed decisions about
the medical treatment, which may be right for you and your
particular medical conditions.
Please read our disclaimer.
Directory of Acupuncturists and Acupuncture Associations
AAOM -
American Association for Oriental Medicine
NCCAOM
- The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine
AOMA
- The Alliance for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is an
umbrella organization comprised of practitioners, teachers,
schools, venders and users of energetic medicine.
North Carolina Association
of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - Promotes
qualifications, regulations, education, practice, and research
in oriental medicine. Includes member directory and calendar
of events.
California
Acupuncture Board - Department of Consumer Affairs
provides information on acupuncture, licensing, and
choosing a practitioner.
Maine
Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine -
Lists services and providers of this form of health treatment
in the state of Maine.
Board of
Acupuncture - Protects the public through the
licensure and regulation of acupuncturists. Meetings,
newsletter, licensing information, continuing education and
ethics.
Have questions about Acupuncture?
We recommend that you review the information on this
website, look at the acupuncture information and treatments on the
appropriate websites, do your own independent research, talk
with your doctor or other medical professional and learn as
much as you can before making the decision that is right for
you. We are not qualified to answer medical, behavioral
or health related questions, so please do not ask.
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