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Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
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FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions about acupuncture and Oriental medicine
A World of Acupuncture.com
A great site explaining how acupuncturists diagnose patients. Also covers causes of illness and basic theories such as yin/yang and the five elements. Objective & concise information for the consumer.
Acupuncture and Science
A summary of current scientific attempts to explain how acupuncture works
Synopsis of Scientific Research
More information on how acupuncture works
Education Standards of California Licensed Acupuncturists
Also includes links to a collection of FAQs on the history and philosophy of Chinese medicine, diagnosis and treatment.
Patient Information on Medical Conditions
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Anxiety
Low Back Pain
Repetitive Strain Injury
Arthritis
Health Resources for Musicians
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Preventing Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) for Musicians and Dancers, A Resource Guide.
A 135 page booklet from Safety and Health in Arts Production and Entertainment (SHAPE). Available to read on the web or as a download
Musicians and Injuries
MusiciansHealth.com
Natural Health Care: Singers and Muscians
Listen While You Work: Hearing Conservation for the Arts
Acupuncture --
Scientific Research Abstracts and Articles
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Since the establishment in 1991 of the Office of Alternative Medicine, National Institutes for Health a growing number of clinical trials have focused on complimentary therapies, including acupuncture. Results have varied, but show a positive trend toward confirming the efficacy of acupuncture for a variety of conditions. Links to some of these results are included below.
Researchers have yet to overcome difficulties inherent to the scientific study of acupuncture. One major obstacle has been design of a convincing acupuncture placebo. Another shortcoming is that treatments used in research are often over-simplified and scarcely resemble real treatments applied in clinical practice. In addition, most trials focus exclusively on acupuncture. They ignore the equally important contributions of herbal therapy, moxibustion, cupping and dietary, exercise and lifestyle recommendations often used in conjunction with acupuncture.
While the abstracts and articles below provide an embryonic scientific view of acupuncture, they do not represent all the conditions acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have effectively treated for several thousand years of Chinese history.
Acupuncture – Mechanism of Action
Acupuncture – National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Statement
Acupuncture – Psychosocial Variables
Acupuncture – Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials, published by the World Health Organization (WHO)
Allergies
Anovulation, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Anxiety
Asthma
Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, Chronic Disabling Breathlessness
Bronchitis, Chronic Spastic
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Childbirth – Abstract 1
Childbirth – Abstract 2
Craniomandibular Disorders, Muscular Origin
Depression – Abstract 1
Depression – Abstract 2
Dysmenorrhea – Abstract 1
Dysmenorrhea – Abstract 2
Epicondylitis
Fibromyalgia
Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disorders
Headache
Hypertension – Abstract 1
Hypertension – Abstract 2
Insomnia – Abstract 1
Insomnia – Abstract 2
Knee Pain
Low Back Pain, Chronic – Abstract 1
Low Back Pain, Chronic – Abstract 2
Menopause
Menopausal Symptoms – Tamoxifen-treated patients
Migraine
Nausea – Chemotherapy Induced
Nausea and Vomiting – Post-Operative
Nausea and Vomiting – Post-Operative, Children
Neck Pain, Chronic – Abstract 1
Neck Pain, Chronic – Abstract 2
Pain, Non-Specific
Pain, Pediatric
Pain, Intra-Operative and Post-Operative
Pain, Post-Operative – Abstract 1
Pain, Post-Operative – Abstract 2
Pain, Post-Operative – Abstract 3
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Pregnancy – Safety of Acupuncture During Early Pregnancy
Premenstrual Syndrome
Substance Abuse – Abstract 1
Substance Abuse – Abstract 2
Temperomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)
Tendinitis – Rotator Cuff
Tennis Elbow
Vocal Nodules
Women's Mental Health
San Francisco / Bay Area Medical,
Psychiatric and Bodywork Resources
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These links are provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only. No endorsement of any particular practitioner is either expressed or implied.
Psychotherapy and Psychiatric Services
Frank Banks, MFT
Psychotherapy, Individual and Couples Counseling
(415) 406-0411
San Francisco and Oakland, CA
Bryce Carter, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist, Individuals and Couples
(415) 206-1127
San Francisco, CA
Susan Glick, Ph.D.
EMDR, cognitive and behavioral methods, psycho-spiritual work, guided imagery
San Francisco and Oakland, CA
(510) 381-2984
Julie Nicholson, LMFT
Performing arts psychology, health psychology, individual and couples counseling
San Francisco, CA
(415) 289-6771
Karlyn M. Ward, Ph.D., LCSW, BCD
Certified Jungian Analyst, musician
Mill Valley CA 94942
(415) 388-5976
Gateway Psychiatric Services
Osteopathy
Hennie Sholars, D.O.
(415) 401-1630
San Francisco, CA
Homeopathy
Richard Pitt
(415) 695-8200
San Francisco, CA
Chiropractic
Elisabetta Alfonsi, DC, DACNB
Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist
(415) 370-8571
San Francisco, CA
Ricky Fishman, D.C.
(415) 567-2225
San Francisco, CA
Massage
Mae Holistic Massage
Infinite Massage
Movement Awareness and Education
Alexander Technique
Feldenkrais
Dentistry
Ivan Serdar, DMD -- General and Cosmetic Dentistry
James Gregory, DDS -- Cosmetic and Preventive Dentistry
(415) 986-1020
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco World Music Resources
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Clarion Music Center
Door Dog Music Productions
Sangati Center
San Francisco World Music Festival
7/8 Music Productions
Tangents Radio
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