Curated OER
How Right Are Patients' Rights?
Students examine the healthcare system, including insurance, drug prices, and patient rights. Following a field trip to the children's ward of a hospital, they work in groups to analyze various conditions,problems/diseases, presented on...
Curated OER
Medicine, Technology and Society
Students compare and contrast traditional Chinese and contemporary Western approaches to medicine. They bring a rational and scientific approach to the evaluation of alternative medicines. They study acupuncture from a Chinese and...
Other
American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Information about the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and on how to get a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Alternative Fix
Investigate the expanding industry of alternative medicine, pondering whether this is good medicine or just good business. Analyze the role of government in regulating the industry, and explore alternative treatments and therapies...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Acupuncture
An overview of the practice of Chinese traditional medicine known as acupuncture. Contains a good sized article with helpful information along with links to related articles and additional resources.
Other
Brown Chiropractic and Acupuncture
This is a commercial alternative health site that offers some basic information about chiropractic and acupunture procedures.
British Library
British Library: Bodies of Knowledge
Series of illustrated essays on the different ways that the human body has been represented in art and science across history considers medieval astrology, the ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture, Vitruvius's notion of body symmetry,...
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Alternative Therapies for Osteoarthritis
Provides readers with a list of the most common complementary and alternative therapies for osteoarthritis. Explains each and discusses any research on the effectiveness.
Other
American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture
This resource is the official website of this veterinary acupuncture organization. It offers information and articles about veterinary acupuncture as well as related links.
National Institutes of Health
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine
This site is the home page of a professional organization of physicians and other healthcare providers who specialize in complementary and alternative medicinal practices.
National Institutes of Health
Niddk: Alternative Therapies for Diabetes
Alternative therapies including acupuncture, biofeedback, and vitamin supplements are briefly discussed. Link to Combined Health Information Database for further research.
Other
American Holistic Health Association
The American Holistic Health Association (AHHA) provides information on holistic medicine and promotes its use in standard medical practices.
Other
Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
Information on Acupuncture, including frequently asked questions, articles, and more.
Other
Flora Dowling: Effectiveness of Acupuncture
Information on acupuncture's effectiveness in many areas such as allergies, infertility, tiredness, arthritis, and many others. Click topic to read desired information.
Bryn Mawr College
Effects of Acupuncture on the Nervous System
Information on the effects of acupuncture on the nervous system, with links to other articles pertaining to acupuncture.