Internet Resources
Has section for patients with information on acupuncture, herbs, and treatment of specific condition, as well as a nice section on Diet and Nutrition, including a list of common foods with their chinese energetic properties and western nutritional information.
http://www.acupuncturetoday.com
Has section on the “ABC’s” of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, and an archive of many articles on the treatment of health conditions using TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine.)
Has a patient information section with answers to many frequently asked questions, and a detailed description of adjunctive therapies like moxabustion and cupping, etc.
Has an articles section with many informative articles on the use of herbs, the treatment of specific conditions with TCM, etc.
Recommended books
The Web that has no Weaver: Understanding Chinese medicine
by Ted Kaptchuk
Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine
by Harriet Beinfeld and Efrem Korngold
Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition.
by Paul Pitchford
Staying Healthy with the Seasons
by Elson Haas