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Books on: acupuncture standards

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Understanding Acupuncture

Book by Stephen J. Birch, Robert L. Felt; Churchill Livingstone, 1999

Subjects:

Acupuncture

Collections: Entire Library

This new book clearly and vividly reviews the development of the theories and practice of acupuncture. Readers will find a wealth of incisive historical research and realistic contemporary evidence. The book also explores the conditions and symptoms that indicate acupuncture as a possible treatment ...
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This new book clearly and vividly reviews the development of the theories and practice of acupuncture. Readers will find a wealth of incisive historical research and realistic contemporary evidence. The book also explores the conditions and symptoms that indicate acupuncture as a possible treatment, and broadly describes the processes of diagnosis and treatment.
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Acupuncture: A Viable Medical Alternative

Book by Marie Cargill; Praeger Publishers, 1994

Subjects:

Acupuncture--Popular Works

Collections: Entire Library

"It will be an eye opener for the public to see that acupuncture is widely practiced and that research in this area is going on . . . all over the world . . . It has been proven many times . . . that acupuncture can work in many cases where conventional medicine has failed." Nelly Tsiving, licensed ...
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"It will be an eye opener for the public to see that acupuncture is widely practiced and that research in this area is going on . . . all over the world . . . It has been proven many times . . . that acupuncture can work in many cases where conventional medicine has failed." Nelly Tsiving, licensed acupuncturist Throughout history, acupuncture has provided painless, low-cost, non-invasive relief for conditions ranging from back pain and headaches to cancer and AIDS. As Americans seek viable, cost-effective health care alternatives, the benefits of acupuncture are gaining new respect in the West. In this guide, Marie Cargill, a licensed acupuncturist, de-mystifies acupuncture, explaining: * how and why acupuncture works * how acupuncture is effective in most major medical specializations * what you can expect from a visit to the acupuncturist Detailed, direct, and easy-to-follow, Acupuncture will persuade skeptics of the potential for this effective approach to healing.
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Addiction and Pregnancy: Empowering Recovery through Peer Counseling

Book by Barry R. Sherman, Laura M. Sanders, Chau Trinh; Praeger Publishers, 1998

Subjects:

Drug Abuse In Pregnancy--New York (State)--New York, Drug Abuse--Treatment--New York (State)--New York, Lincoln Acupuncture Clinic (New York, N.Y.), Narcotic Addicts--Rehabilitation--New York (State)--New York, Peer Counseling In Rehabilitation--New York (State)--New York, Pregnant Women--Drug Use--New York (State)--New York

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library

Pioneering evidence is presented in this book to support the effectiveness of peer counseling for substance abuse treatment of pregnant women and their families. The authors use the theory and principles of social learning to justify the peer counselor model, known as SISTERS.
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Time, Science, and Society in China and the West

Book by J. T. Fraser, N. Lawrence, F. C. Haber; University of Massachusetts Press, 1986

Subjects:

Time--Congresses, Time--Systems And Standards--China

Collections: Entire Library

...love and fear of woman, and his desire for power, and, on the other hand, the ethical assets of his society which by todays standards were backward and icy. At the end of his diachronic journey, approaching the turn of the twentieth century, he will find...
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An Introduction to Complementary Medicine

Book by Terry Robson; Allen & Unwin, 2003

Subjects:

Alternative Medicine

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Providing a sound introduction to the range of treatments and philosophies within the field of complementary and alternative medicine, this book offers a systematic explanation of the philosophies and practices that underpin these medical practices. The rise in popularity of complementary medicine ...
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Providing a sound introduction to the range of treatments and philosophies within the field of complementary and alternative medicine, this book offers a systematic explanation of the philosophies and practices that underpin these medical practices. The rise in popularity of complementary medicine is examined along with challenges of developing a more integrated system of healthcare. Such questions as What is complementary medicine? What evidence is there to support its use? and What can orthodox medicine learn from holistic practice? are answered. Among topics discussed are herbal medicine, massage, aromatherapy, yoga, and ayurveda.
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Journal Articles on: acupuncture standards

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The Debate over Chinese-Language Knowledge among Culture Brokers of Acupuncture in America

Journal article by Mitra C. Emad; ETC.: A Review of General Semantics, Vol. 63, 2006

Subjects:

Acupuncture--Health aspects, Acupuncture--Research, Acupuncture--Usage, Americans--Health aspects, Medicine, Chinese--Health aspects, Medicine, Chinese--Research, Medicine, Chinese--Usage, Traditional Chinese medicine--Health aspects, Traditional Chinese medicine--Research, Traditional Chinese medicine--Usage

Collections: Entire Library

...involved in the establishment of national standards; i.e., in the creation of an acupuncture profession. As such, no matter what side...the forefront of establishing national standards for acupuncture licensure. When I interviewed him in...
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Postgraduate Medical Fellowship Training in Alcoholism and Drug Abuse: National Consensus Standards

Journal article by Marc Galanter, Edward Kaufman, Sidney Schnoll, Janice Burns; American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Vol. 17, 1991

Subjects:

Drug addicts--Health aspects, Medicine--Specialties and specialists, Physicians--Training, Postgraduate medical education--Planning

Collections: Education, Psychology, Entire Library

...such as Antabuse, naltrexone, desipramine l) long-term ambulatory rehabilitation m) optional: other therapies, e.g., acupuncture, hypnosis, cognitive therapy n) optional: organization and procedures of Employee Assistance Programs 6. Research techniques...
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What Is the Role of Theory in Research on Social Work Practice?

Journal article by Bruce A. Thyer; Journal of Social Work Education, Vol. 37, 2001

Subjects:

Research--Standards, Social service--Research, Social services industry--Research, Social workers--Research

Collections: Education, Entire Library

...of the hat to the idealized standards of theory which are supposed...know to have been wrong). Acupuncture may prove to have some therapeutic...that contrary to the myth and standards promulgated by our textbooks...modify their dissertation standards, incorporating language which...
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The Opportunity Cost of Discipleship: Ethical Mutual Funds and Their Returns

Journal article by Samuel A. Mueller; SA. Sociological Analysis, Vol. 52, 1991

Subjects:

Church And Social Problems--Catholic Church, Religion And Sociology, Sociology, Christian (Catholic)

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

...shelter service in Chicago, and an acupuncture center in Boston. Few of these organizations...separate constellations of normative standards around which such groups coalesce. One...Iannaccones hypothesis that groups with standards of conduct at variance with those of...
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Medicine Is a Humane Art

Journal article by Daqing Zhang, Zhifan Cheng; The Hastings Center Report, Vol. 30, 2000

Subjects:

Medical ethics--History, Medicine, Chinese--Ethical aspects, Traditional Chinese medicine--Ethical aspects

Collections: Philosophy, Entire Library

...stress respecting patients dignity and rights. According to the standards, medical personnel are asked to show every sympathy and consideration...Miraculous Pivot." The latter was basically a classic on acupuncture. 4. The earliest noted physician (about 500 B.C.E.), Bianque...

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Magazine Articles on: acupuncture standards

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Hepatitis C

Magazine article by Linda Bren; FDA Consumer, Vol. 35, July 2001

Subjects:

Adverse drug reactions, Drugs--Adverse and side effects, Hepatitis C virus, Hepatitis C--Development and progression, United States. Food and Drug Administration--Standards, Virus diseases--Drug therapy

Collections: Entire Library

...advance the progression to cirrhosis. Clark also attributes her decrease in symptoms to some alternative therapies, including acupuncture. Along with experiencing symptoms of the virus, individuals with HCV infection often experience discrimination, says Clark...
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Everybody Hurts: The Natural Alternative to Prescription Pain Relief

Magazine article by Melissa Knopper; E, Vol. 15, July 2004

Subjects:

Alternative medicine, Pain--Care and treatment

Collections: Entire Library

...ingredients meet the quality standards of the U.S. Pharmacopeia...or trying to conceive. Acupuncture With its roots in traditional...Conditions that benefit from acupuncture include neck pain, menstrual...studies are hard to design for acupuncture, many scientists believe...
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The Promise of Modern Phytotherapy

Magazine article by Dan Kenner; World and I, Vol. 19, November 2004

Subjects:

Herbal medicine--Analysis, Herbal medicine--Evaluation, Herbal medicine--International aspects, Medicine, Botanic--Analysis, Medicine, Botanic--Evaluation, Medicine, Botanic--International aspects, Medicine, Herbal--Analysis, Medicine, Herbal--Evaluation, Medicine, Herbal--International aspects

Collections: Entire Library

...so that the herbal ingredients of each formula meet precise standards of quality.34 Medical education The greatest concern to...India and in some western European nations. In the U.S., many acupuncture specialists study traditional-style Chinese phytotherapy...
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Protecting Africa's Greatest Asset

Magazine article by Tom Nevin, Stephen Williams; African Business, October 1999

Subjects:

Africa--Natural history, Animals--Economic aspects, Wildlife conservation--Laws, regulations and rules, Wildlife management--Methods

Collections: Entire Library

...from the SABS Chemical and Biological Standards Division reports that wild animals often...be like expecting a Westerner to have acupuncture before visiting the family doctor and...has in some respects pre-empted the standards call. One of South Africas leading cement...
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Can Alternative Medicine Find a Cure for Politics?

Magazine article by Kenneth Silber; Insight on the News, Vol. 10, December 19, 1994

Subjects:

Alternative medicine--Evaluation, United States. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine--Research

Collections: Entire Library

...the organizations scientific standards. And while enthusiasts of...Institute of Drug Abuse has used acupuncture to treat drug addicts, and...unorthodox therapies by the standards of conventional research...therapy for brain damage, acupuncture to alleviate depression, biofeedback...

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Newspaper Articles on: acupuncture standards

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Dubious Treatment Options

Newspaper article; The Washington Times, March 4, 2002

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...that the NIH Consensus Statement did not measure up to the standards of a scientific presentation. The statements conclusion of...results," and this wobbling was justifiable. The conclusion that acupuncture was efficacious in treating postoperative nausea and vomiting...
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Take an Alternative Look at Medicine; CAREER MAIL

Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), March 2, 2006

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...therapies to introduce standards equivalent to those...commonly-used treatments are acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic...cases training and standards are no less rigorous...are regulated by law (acupuncture and herbalism are set...regulatory body. These set standards for training and competence...
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Scientists Accuse the BBC of Promoting 'Quack Medicine'

Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), March 27, 2006

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...a patient anaesthetised by acupuncture for open heart surgery was...medicine is eroding intellectual standards at universities. The series...George Lewith, an expert on acupuncture and director of the centre...beginning to erode intellectual standards at real universities. Professor...
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THE CHINESE MEDICINE MINEFIELD; GoodHealth Chinese Medicine Clinics Are Popping Up on Every High Street.Many Are Reputable- but Others Are Totally Unlicensed, Give Bizarre Diagnoses for Potentially Serious Illnesses, and Charge a Fortune for Dubious Cocktails of Herbs SPECIAL INVESTIGATION

Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), May 8, 2007

Subjects:

Alternative medicine--Investigations

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...a stimulus that interrupts the pain messages to the brain. Acupuncture has also been found to be a useful complementary tool in the...unlicensed practitioners, highlighted last year when the Trading Standards Institute found Chinese herbal remedies contaminated with...
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Angry Scientists Accuse the BBC of Promoting Quack Medicine

Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), March 27, 2006

Subjects:

Alternative medicine

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...patient anaesthetised by acupuncture for open heart surgery was...medicine is eroding intellectual standards at universities. The series...accusation concerned an episode on acupuncture. It was presented by scientist...surgery with a number of acupuncture needles stuck in her body...

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Encyclopedia Articles on: acupuncture standards

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Herbal Medicine

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...species of plants are in use throughout the world. Along with acupuncture , herbal medicine is considered primary health care in China...that herbal remedies be regulated as drugs to insure quality standards. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can require...

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