Jessica I. Yunker, M.S., L.Ac.
Resources and Links
Acupuncture.com
For answers to questions about many topics relating to Chinese medicine,
acupuncture, and herbs.
Institute for Traditional Medicine
A searchable database of articles about acupuncture and herbal treatment for specific
conditions.
National Institutes of Health
A PDF file of the official 1997 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus
Statement on the effectiveness and uses of acupuncture in various conditions. Also
contains reference information for locating clinical trials of acupuncture for specific
conditions.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
NCCAM 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.
NADA (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association)
Information about the use of ear points to address addictions and mental health
concerns. Jessica is a certified NADA provider.
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. Includes a searchable
database for health conditions. You can sign up for their "RealAge Tips" service to
receive short e-mails about health topics several times per week.
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


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