Resources, References, and other Interesting Information
Acupuncture Articles - Recent and Not So Recent
- New scientific breakthrough proves why acupuncture works: New research looking at nerve cell C-fibers and their effect throughout the body.
- Acupuncture's effect isn't just psychological: Acupuncture works directly on the brain to reduce the amount of pain we feel, MRI scans indicate.
- Acupuncture Changes Brain's Perception and Processing of Pain, Researchers Find:
Functional MRI gives us the opportunity to directly observe areas of the brain that are activated during pain perception and see the variances that occur with acupuncture.
- Decoding an Ancient Therapy: High-Tech Tools Show How Acupuncture Works in Treating Arthritis, Back Pain, Other Ills: A very nice article by Melinda Beck (Health Journal/ Wall Street Journal) on recent studies in acupuncture.
- Elle MacPherson's Secrets to Staying Fit over 40:
I do choose to look after my body from a Chinese medicine perspective, which promotes and maintains wellness rather than treats illness.
-- February, 2010: Celebrity Health & Fitness
- Acupuncture 'lessens pain in brain not body', scientists discover: Acupuncture works by making the
brain, rather than the body, no longer experience pain, according to new research. -- February 6, 2010: Telegraph, UK
- Using Eastern Philosophy to Optimize Sports Performance, in Western Terms: A brief overview of the effects of circadian rhythms (chronobiology) on athletic performance. The article is a little wordy and convoluted, but interesting nonetheless. -- January, 2003: Acupuncture Today
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Journals
- Acupuncture.com - Gateway to Chinese Medicine, Health and Wellness
- Gancao.net - Chinese Medicine for a Restless World
- Acupuncture Today - The Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine News Source
- Qi - The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health and Fitness
Tuina Massage
- Tuina FAQ: This is quite a good article on tuina - the Chinese medical massage that I practice. This gives in depth information without getting too much into the details - a great primer. -- Qi: The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health & Fitness
Qi Gong Exercise
- Qi Gong videos: Here are some short tutorials of qi gong to practice with at home or work.
