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Resources for further learning
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Acupuncture Fact Sheet from The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) at the National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement on Acupuncture

Recommended Reading:

Good introductory reading if you are thinking about getting acupuncture and have basic questions about it:
Plain Talk About Acupuncture by Ellinor R. Mitchell

For more depth and information about acupuncture and Chinese medicine, but still very accessible:
Acupuncture for Everyone: What It Is, Why It Works, and How It Can Help You by Dr. Ruth Kidson

A classic, comprehensive guide on the theory and practice of Chinese medicine:
The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine by Ted J. Kaptchuk

Healthy eating from a Chinese medicine perspective:
The Tao of Healthy Eating by Bob Flaws

For the scientifically minded:
Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials from the World Health Organization

Acupressure self-care:
Acupressure For Common Ailments by Chris Jarmey

Tai Chi, Qi Gong:

Simple, gentle breathing, stretching, and strengthening movements to promote health. Good for beginners. Includes a seated routine (DVD):
Eight Simple Qigong Exercises For Health - The 8 Pieces of Brocade by Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang

History and instruction of two popular forms of tai chi (DVD):
Simplified Tai chi Chuan with Applications (YMAA) by Jwing-Ming Yang

Accessible introduction to tai chi and qi gong (DVD):
Anthology of T'ai Chi & Qigong: The Prescription for the Future by Bill Douglas

Seated visualization and breathing techniques. (Audio CD):
Anthology of QiGong Relaxation Therapy & Mind Expansion (Stress Relief, Anxiety Relief, Depression Relief, Heath & Fitness, Meditation, Enhancement Therapy) by Bill Douglas