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A Guide to Acupuncture


By Deepi Brar, David Dudley, Tim Fitzgerald, and Laurie Udesky
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

While acupuncture is becoming more accepted in the West, it is still a mystery to most. Our multimedia package includes a video guide to your first visit, historical timeline, and more.

Click here or on the picture to start.

Multimedia Team

Illustrations: David Dudley
Video production:
Deepi Brar, David Dudley, Tim Fitzgerald, and Laurie Udesky
Senior Editor and Production Supervisor:
Paige Bierma
Flash production:
Deepi Brar, David Dudley, and Eric Turner
Timeline (research and writing):
Deepi Brar and David Dudley
Web production:
Deepi Brar
Executive Producer:
Diana Hembree
Additional video credits at the end of the video

Troubleshooting:

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References


Berman, MD, Brian, et al. "Effectiveness of Acupuncture as Adjunctive Therapy in Osteoarthritis of the Knee." Annals of Internal Medicine, Vol. 141, No. 12, pp. 901-911. December 21, 2004.

Ergil, Marnae C. "Chinese Medicine" from Ancient Healing: Unlocking the Mysteries of Health and Healing Through the Ages, pp. 277-307. Publications International, Ltd. Lincolnwood, IL, 1997.

Magner, Lois N. A History of Medicine. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 1992.

NIH (NCAM: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine), "Get the Facts: Acupuncture," 2004: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/

NIH Consensus Statement on Acupuncture, 1997 http://consensus.nih.gov/1997/1997Acupuncture107html.htm

Our reviewers are members of Consumer Health Interactive's medical advisory board.
To learn more about our writers and editors, click here.

First published September 13, 2007
Last updated October 4, 2007
Copyright © 2007 Consumer Health Interactive


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