Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
a classical approach to healing the body and mind
a classical approach to healing the body and mind
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Resources
Websites
MegaYoga
Megan Garcia teaches Kripalu yoga in New York City, with a special focus on
modifications for all body types and skill levels. Megan offers group classes as well as
private sessions.
Jessica is an alumna of Vassar College, and was recently interviewed by a current Vassar
student who is interested in a career in acupuncture. This is the student's write-up of the
discussion.
UpperEast.com
Jessica was recently profiled in an article about alternative medical practitioners on the
Upper East Side.
Acupuncture.com
For answers to questions about many topics relating to Chinese medicine.
Institute for Traditional Medicine
This website features many articles about Chinese herbs and the treatment of various
illnesses with acupuncture or herbs. It has a searchable database of articles about
acupuncture and herbal treatment for specific conditions.
National Institutes of Health
This is a PDF file of the official 1997 National Institutes of Health Consensus Statement on
the effectiveness and uses of acupuncture in various conditions. The end of this document
also contains reference information for locating clinical trials of acupuncture for specific
conditions.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is a division of the
National Institutes of Health. NCCAM maintains this site with answers to many frequently
asked questions about acupuncture, and a list of references for further reading.
RealAge
A large collection of tips and information about a variety of topics relating to health, such as
nutrition, exercise, vitamins and supplements, and aging. Use the searchable database to
find specific tips and information about a health condition, or sign up for their "RealAge
Tips" service, which sends you short e-mails about health topics several times per week.
Yoga Bhavan
This family run center offers a friendly, relaxed, and peaceful atmosphere with which to
practice yoga and explore the self.
Books
A Tooth from the Tiger's Mouth - by Tom Bisio, published by Simon and Schuster.
This is a great book for people who get injured a lot! Tom Bisio provides explanations of
how you can help your body repair after an injury, and includes exercises to help prevent
and heal injuries. This is a very clear and understandable discussion on the mechanisms of
Chinese medicine in the context of "hit-fall medicine".
The Web That Has No Weaver - by Ted J. Kaptchuk, published by Contemporary Books.
A clearly-written and easy-to-understand guide to principles of Chinese medicine. This
book is usually assigned reading during the first year of acupuncture school.
Between Heaven and Earth - by Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold, published by The
Ballantine Publishing Group.
Presents some basic ideas of Chinese medicine theory
The Chinese Herbal Cookbook - by Penelope Ody, published by Weatherhill.
Includes recipes using regular supermarket ingredients, as well Chinese herbal ingredients.
Includes sections on specific health concerns and seasonal eating.
Healing with Whole Foods - by Paul Pitchford, published by North Atlantic Books.
Nutrition basics, with attention to both current nutrition guidelines and the healing properties
of foods from a Chinese medicine perspective. Detailed information, and lots of recipes!
Photos of Jessica and of acupuncture treatments by Eric Wolfe, Lowlife Digital
Websites
MegaYoga
Megan Garcia teaches Kripalu yoga in New York City, with a special focus on
modifications for all body types and skill levels. Megan offers group classes as well as
private sessions.
Jessica is an alumna of Vassar College, and was recently interviewed by a current Vassar
student who is interested in a career in acupuncture. This is the student's write-up of the
discussion.
UpperEast.com
Jessica was recently profiled in an article about alternative medical practitioners on the
Upper East Side.
Acupuncture.com
For answers to questions about many topics relating to Chinese medicine.
Institute for Traditional Medicine
This website features many articles about Chinese herbs and the treatment of various
illnesses with acupuncture or herbs. It has a searchable database of articles about
acupuncture and herbal treatment for specific conditions.
National Institutes of Health
This is a PDF file of the official 1997 National Institutes of Health Consensus Statement on
the effectiveness and uses of acupuncture in various conditions. The end of this document
also contains reference information for locating clinical trials of acupuncture for specific
conditions.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is a division of the
National Institutes of Health. NCCAM maintains this site with answers to many frequently
asked questions about acupuncture, and a list of references for further reading.
RealAge
A large collection of tips and information about a variety of topics relating to health, such as
nutrition, exercise, vitamins and supplements, and aging. Use the searchable database to
find specific tips and information about a health condition, or sign up for their "RealAge
Tips" service, which sends you short e-mails about health topics several times per week.
Yoga Bhavan
This family run center offers a friendly, relaxed, and peaceful atmosphere with which to
practice yoga and explore the self.
Books
A Tooth from the Tiger's Mouth - by Tom Bisio, published by Simon and Schuster.
This is a great book for people who get injured a lot! Tom Bisio provides explanations of
how you can help your body repair after an injury, and includes exercises to help prevent
and heal injuries. This is a very clear and understandable discussion on the mechanisms of
Chinese medicine in the context of "hit-fall medicine".
The Web That Has No Weaver - by Ted J. Kaptchuk, published by Contemporary Books.
A clearly-written and easy-to-understand guide to principles of Chinese medicine. This
book is usually assigned reading during the first year of acupuncture school.
Between Heaven and Earth - by Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold, published by The
Ballantine Publishing Group.
Presents some basic ideas of Chinese medicine theory
The Chinese Herbal Cookbook - by Penelope Ody, published by Weatherhill.
Includes recipes using regular supermarket ingredients, as well Chinese herbal ingredients.
Includes sections on specific health concerns and seasonal eating.
Healing with Whole Foods - by Paul Pitchford, published by North Atlantic Books.
Nutrition basics, with attention to both current nutrition guidelines and the healing properties
of foods from a Chinese medicine perspective. Detailed information, and lots of recipes!
Photos of Jessica and of acupuncture treatments by Eric Wolfe, Lowlife Digital
Jessica I. Yunker, M.S., L.Ac.
(917) 596-6385
Jessica@YunkerAcupuncture.com
Jessica@YunkerAcupuncture.com
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