Acupuncture and Chinese medicine publications
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1. Overview
I have been published in several peer-reviewed and specialist journals including the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, the European Journal of Oriental Medicine, Chinese Medicine Times, The Lantern, Positive Health, Pharmacognosy Magazine and Acupuncture Today. My research covers acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine theory, and fertility.
All articles are available to read online or can be downloaded as a PDF collection. I have also written two books on fertility and pregnancy — see the books section below.
2. Books
In addition to my academic and clinical writing, I have authored two books aimed at patients and the general public.
My Fertility Guide: How to Get Pregnant Naturally
A comprehensive self-help guide to natural conception, covering the menstrual cycle, ovulation, male and female fertility, TCM approaches and the role of acupuncture and Chinese herbs in improving fertility. Available in paperback, Kindle and audiobook.
My Pregnancy Guide: Ensuring a Healthy Pregnancy and Labour
A detailed guide to pregnancy, covering what happens month by month, how to maintain a healthy pregnancy and how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can support labour and birth.
3. Research studies
Peer-reviewed research published in indexed medical journals.
Auricular acupuncture in the treatment of cocaine/crack abuse: a review of the efficacy, the use of the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association Protocol, and the selection of sham points
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Volume 10, Issue 6, 2004. doi:10.1089/acm.2004.10.985
This in-depth literature critique analyses research using ear acupuncture in treating cocaine and crack addiction. It highlights the importance of correct acupoint selection in the treatment group and the careful choice of sham points in the control group. This paper has been cited by 102 other research studies. Read more ›
4. Academic papers
Peer-reviewed academic papers on Chinese medicine theory and clinical practice, published in specialist journals.
Disorders of the Spleen and Stomach
The Lantern, Volume 2, Issue 3, 2005; and ATCM Journal, Volume 22, Issue 1, 2015.
A translation into English — for the first time — of a clinical paper by Professor Shi, a leading Spleen and Stomach specialist in Chinese medicine, on the treatment of digestive disorders using Chinese herbal medicine. Read more ›
The development of Wind aetiology in Chinese medicine — Part one
Chinese Medicine Times, Volume 1, Issue 2, April 2006.
An in-depth historical examination of the concept of Wind in Chinese medicine, tracing its roots in Chinese culture and how it shaped the development of Chinese medical theory across the centuries. Read more ›
The development of Wind aetiology in Chinese medicine — Part two
Chinese Medicine Times, Volume 1, Issue 3, June 2006.
The second part of this series focuses on the clinical application of Wind theory and how Wind manifests as disease within the body. Read more ›
DVD review: Acupressure for natural pain relief in labour
European Journal of Oriental Medicine, Volume 7, Issue 1, 2012.
A review of a DVD resource on acupressure techniques for natural pain relief during labour, aimed at both practitioners and the general public. Read more ›
5. Healthcare magazine articles
Articles written for healthcare and lifestyle magazines, making acupuncture and Chinese medicine accessible to a wider audience.
Getting to the point: why acupuncture is more than just needles
Wopaa, Volume 1, Issue 4, 2008.
Acupuncture is one component of a complete traditional healthcare system with thousands of years of history. This article introduces readers to the breadth of traditional Chinese medicine beyond the needles. Read more ›
All articles are available to download as PDF files.
