General Chinese Medicine Resources
The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine
by Ted J. Kaptchuk
This is the perfect introduction to the basics of Chinese Medicine.

Healing With Whole Foods: Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition
by Paul Pitchford
This book is a wonderful resource explaining the importance of food and nutrition as a Chinese Medical therapy. Gives great recipes too!

Acupuncture.com
Provides information about acupuncture practices, research, articles, practitioners, etc.

Fertility Books and Pregnancy
Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control and Pregnancy Achievement
by Toni Weschler, M.P.H.
An essential read for anyone trying to conceive.

The Infertility Cure
by Randine Lewis
A wonderfully written guide for those trying to conceive. Explains Eastern and Western diagnosis. Helps patients understand and explore their Chinese Medical diagnosis. www.thefertilesoul.com

Fertility Wisdom
by Angela Wu
Another great book explaining how to utilize all the modalities of Chinese Medicine for optimal fertility and pregnancy.

Acupuncture & IVF
by Lifang Liang
T his is more of a guide for practitioners but may be interesting for patients as well. Discuss in detail the East and West infertility diagnosis and IVF cycles. Provides case studies as well.

www.easternharmonyclinic.com
This is the website for Eastern Harmony Clinic in Texas. It is a wonderful facility specializing in Fertility Acupuncture. If you visit their “MEDICAL ARTICLES” page you can scroll down to the articles written by Randine Lewis. These articles are filled with information regarding the benefits of Chinese Medicine for improving fertility. Highly recommended reading is the article “Advanced Maternal Age and Egg Quality”.

www.inciid.org/webinars/lewis/
This site has a very informative lecture on Fertility Acupuncture. It explains how Chinese Medicine can improve uterine lining, egg quality, implantation, immune issues etc. Has audio and slides.

Organizations
www.aborm.org
A national licensing board for acupuncturist who specialize in reproductive medicine. These acupuncturists optimize fertility with Chinese medicine. Special training and emphasis on Western fertility protocols such as IUI, IVF, immunology, miscarriage prevention etc.

www.resolve.org
The National Infertility Association is an excellent resource for infertility information and support.

www.americaninfertility.org
The American Infertility Association is a national patient advocacy organization.

www.blossombirth.com
A birth and parenting resource providing lectures, practitioner referrals, educational classes and social meetings for expectant parents. Palo Alto, Ca.

Zouves Fertility Center
Zouves Fertility Center provides exceptional care with excellent success rates for those considering Assisted Reproductive Therapies. Dr. Zouves is supportive and knowledgeable in the benefits of incorporating acupuncture and herbs to increase the success of a cycle. 901 Campus Drive, Suite 214
Daly City, CA 94015 Tel (800) 800-1160 www.goivf.com