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Ayurvedic Medicine

  • Ayurvedic Foundations
    Basic information includes definitions and indications for use.
  • Ayurvedic Holistic Ccommunity
    Introduction to Ayurvedic therapy, certification, local and distance learning programs, and products. Free monthly newsletter and online articles.

Homeopathy

  • Homeopathy Tutorial
    June Riedlinger, R.Ph., Pharm.D.,
    Excellent informational tutorial that includes basic principles, mechanisms of action, therapeutics, and legal and regulatory aspects.
  • Homeopathic Educational Services
    Dana Ullman, M.P.H.
    Introduction, ailments and treatments, book dealer of detailed list of reference books.
  • Homeopathy
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
    Overview of homeopathy with a focus on the health consumer.

Naturopathy

  • American Association of Naturopathic Physicians - AANP
    Professional society representing naturopathic physicians who are licensed or eligible for
    licensing as primary care providers. AANP publications, news as well as information about licensing and educational requirements.
  • Bastyr University
    Internationally recognized college of naturopathic medicine. General information about naturopathic medicine, accreditation and professional requirements are included.

Tibetan Medicine

  • TibetMed
    Alternative Medicine Foundation, Inc.
    Clearinghouse for information about traditional Tibetan medicine. Information about medical training, professional resources, conferences and training courses are also included.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

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Acupressure

  • Acupressure.com
    Contains links to various topics related to acupressure including the origin of acupressure, acupressure definitions and recent books on acupressure.

Acupuncture

  • Acupuncture
    World Health Organization (WHO)
    Provides a general overview of the history and use of acupuncture. Includes links to WHO guidelines on the safe and effective uses of acupuncture.
  • Acupuncture
    National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM).
    Extensive fact sheet about acupuncture which includes the following sections: Introduction, Acupuncture Theories, Mechanisms of Action, FDA Regulations, and NCCAM research
  • Acupuncture.com
    General overview of Acupuncture and other Chinese Medical therapies. Most common FAQ's, global news, USA State laws, acupuncturist referrals, patients' stories, and resources.
  • American Academy of Medical Acupuncture - AAMA
    Contains general information on medical acupuncture, requirements for AAMA certification, and articles on the uses of medical acupuncture.

Tai Chi

  • Tai Chi
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
    Overview of tai chi with a focus on the health consumer.
  • Tai Chi Clinical Trials
    National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
    Links to ongoing clinical trials funded and sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.
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