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Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture

Acupuncture Links http://acupuncture.8k.com/acupvil.htm#aa4
Very extensive list of resources maintained by Vilberto C. Oliveira, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Everything from links to personal pages of renowned practitioners, acupuncture resource sites, bookstores, libraries, scientific journals, software, institutions, herbology, acupuncture, etc.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)  (http://nccam.nih.gov)  
NCCAM is one of 27 institutes which comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The site details their efforts on CAM research, including current studies, clinical trials and past results. Also provided is general information on treatments and therapies. Funding opportunities can also be found here. Consumers are provided with a good overview of the federal government’s current efforts in the field of CAM.

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (www.nccaom.org)
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is a great space to find a practitioner in a particular city or state, this is the certification regulating body for the profession.

Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (http://www.acaom.org/)
The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) is the national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit Master's-level programs in the acupuncture and Oriental medicine profession.

Acupuncture.com (http://www.acupuncture.com/ )
This is the definitive site for acupuncture on the Web. Information is geared toward patients, practitioners and students of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Neighborhood practitioners can be located and the latest news and reviews can be read. Qi Gong and Tui Na can be explored and state laws regarding acupuncture are interpreted.   

Bastyr University (http://www.bastyr.edu)
Bastyr University offers library resources, healthy life style tips, featured articles, recipes, great recommended reading list, great health information and links to health notes and articles

Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine (http://www.siom.edu/) 
Find alumni, interesting links, interesting articles

Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (http://www.ccaom.org)

Acupuncture Today (http://www.acupuncturetoday.com)
A monthly newspaper about the field of Acupuncture)

http://www.easternharmonyclinic.com/medart/medart.html
Various articles and abstracts published by the medical community that provide supporting evidence of the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine when treating infertility.

Information about Tongue Diagnosis http://beyondwellbeing.com/herbs/tongue-diagnosis.shtml 
Why does your Acupuncturist or Practitioner of Chinese Herbal Medicine look at your tongue?

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Alternative Health

Herbal Medicine and Spirit Healing the Wise Woman Way
Susan Weed, herbalist and author of women’s health books, invites you to rediscover the Wise Woman Tradition, herbal medicine healing, and how to make home remedies.

Natural Bloom - Adventures in holistic health
Learn about complementary therapies and share your own personal experiences. Yoga, reflexology, aromatherapy, stress-busters and more.

Holistic Health Encyclopedia A-Z http://www.findhealer.com/glossary/Z.php3

http://www.omega-research.com/ Your fish oil research library

http://www.fertilitynetwork.com/ovulation/ovulation-calendars.htm
Great site for free basal body temperature charts and information on Ovulation  and Basal Body Temperature.

http://www.fertilityfriend.com/Faqs/Intercourse-Timing-and-Frequency.html 
What is your fertile window?

http://www.jenniferposada.com/
Jennifer Posada is an internationally-known Oracle, Sound Healer, Channel, Author, and Lecturer. Her home page journal entries are uplifting to the spirit.

http://www.realage.com/NutritionCenter/recipe_box.aspx
The book "You on a Diet"' links to their recipe index search engine. You are able to search for recipes by dietary restriction, meal type, vegetarian, etc. Interesting link ... some of the recipes are great and some are maybe not my top choices. Still all in all a useful site.

United Plant Savers
This is the homepage of a grass-roots, nonprofit, membership organization whose mission is to protect medicinal plants native to North America and to encourage environmentally responsible cultivation of these same plants to ensure a renewable supply. This is a “must-visit” site for all people interested in herbalism.

The Climate Dialogues
A grassroots campaign of learning and deliberation about the climate. Many of us have the sense that it is time to take responsibility for tackling this issue, but no one can do it alone. Starting with small group discussions and leading to a Citizen's Climate Summit, our goal is to build the political will to meet the climate challenge with wisdom and long-term vision. Discussion circles are forming now, in neighborhoods throughout the Puget Sound region.

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Fellow Practitioners / Providers / Healers / Natural Markets in the area

Jay A. Terry, LMT, NMT Jay is a licensed massage and certified neuromuscular therapist with over 14 years of experience. His office is located off of San Marco Square and is by appointment only. Please visit his web site at: www.somawurks.com for more information. MA #21634 | MM #15287

Teresa Trower is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Life and Wellness Coach specializing in Weight Loss, Stress Management, and Anxiety Disorders. To learn about Life and Wellness Coaching, visit her website at www.trowerlifewellnesscoaching.com

Wendy H. Davis, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been doing mental health/wellness therapy for nearly 20 years.  She provides individual, couples and family therapy for ages 6 through adult. For more information about her practice, please visit www.haydon-davis.com.

More links coming soon!

Web Bibliography Disclaimer: The listings on this site are not comprehensive nor does inclusion imply endorsement by Melissa B Smith, A.P. These resources are intended to be a starting point for further research. Melissa B Smith, A.P. is not responsible for choices made by individuals. Please consult with your practitioner about the diagnosis and treatment of specific medical conditions.

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