Wellness Resources

Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Articles

Recommended Books

The Purpose Principle

"I highly recommend Kevin's book for those feeling stuck, stressed and out of balance in life.  The Purpose Principle gives you strategies for building a stronger inner foundation-mentally and physically"

Chinese Medicine

The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine, by Ted Kaptchuk
Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine, by Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold
Asian Health Secrets: The Complete Guide to Asian Herbal Medicine, by Letha Hadady

Nutrition & Wellness

In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, by Michael Pollan
The Omnivore's Dilemma, by Michael Pollan
Staying Healthy With the Seasons, by Elson Haas
Nourishing Traditions, by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig
Healing With Whole Foods, by Paul Pitchford
Eight Weeks to Optimum Health, by Andrew Weil, MD
Perfect Health, by Deepak Chopra

Women's Health

Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, by Christiane Northrup, MD
Mother-Daughter Wisdom, by Christiane Northrup, MD
The Wisdom of Menopause, by Christiane Northrup, MD

Children's Health

Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies, by Kenneth Bock, MD
Child Health Guide: Holistic Pediatrics for Parents, by Randall Neustaedter, OMD
Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants, by Dana Ullman, M.Ph

Spiritual Health

The Ten Commitments: Translating Good Intentions into Great Choices, by David Simon, MD
A New Earth and The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle 
The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Purpose Principal, by Kevin Doherty  
Waiting for Jack, by Kristin Moeller

Natural Products & Food Sources

Marie Veronique Organics 
Organic, therapeutic skin care line using only high quality, safe and natural ingredients for your skin. Their sunscreens and face oils are top-rated by environmental groups and beauty experts.

Pure Puer Tea 
I recommend this high grade Puer tea to my patients for its superior quality and health benefits.

Eat Wild 
Resource for safe, healthy, natural and nutritious grass-fed meats and other wild foods.

California Federation of Certified Farmers Markets
Find a farmer's market near you for the freshest local produce in your area

Weston A Price Foundation
An organization dedicated to promoting the smart new food wisdom that will keep you healthy for the long-term

http://www.101cookbooks.com/

http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/

http://www.realbabyfood.info/

http://healthyeatshere.com/

http://realfoodmedia.com/

Acupuncture Information and Regulation

Acupuncture.com –General information on acupuncture

Acupuncture Today—Monthly news source for practitioners of acupuncture and herbal medicine

National Institutes of Health (NIH) –Acupuncture Facts and Research

American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM)

California Acupuncture Board - State laws and regulation of acupuncture practice

California State Oriental Medicine Association (CSOMA)

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)