Interesting Links & Resources
Websites
To find out more about the work and responsibilities of the British Acupuncture Council visit www.acupuncture.org.uk
To find out more about food intolerance testing in Winchcombe with Bob White visit www.foodintolerance.org.uk
For some in-depth reading, 'The Chinese Medicine Times' is an interesting and an informative site which contains a wide range of articles and has an online encyclopaedia for Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Visit www.chinesemedicinetimes.com
If you are interested in learning more about the current research into acupuncture, we recommend the website of the Acupuncture Research Resource Centre, Faculty of Health & Human Sciences, Thames Valley University. Visit www.acupunctureresearch.org.uk
If you are interested in training as an acupuncturist, we recommend the following colleges:
Books
"The Acupuncture Handbook" by Angela Hicks. This is an excellent read for the layperson and covers everything you need to know about acupuncture, from what it's like to have treatment to how to find the right practitioner.
Published by Piatkus Books [ISBN 978-0749924720]
"Energy Medicine" by John Hamwee explains how to make best use of the complementary therapies which work with the body’s energy (Qi). Ideal for the layperson or for healthcare professionals wanting to understand or use these apparently mysterious forms of medicine.
Published by Vermillion [ISBN 978-0091882242]
"What Really Works" by award winning health journalist Susan Clarke includes an excellent A-Z of everyday health complaints and complementary therapies.
Published by Thorsons [ISBN 978-0007147458]