1. History, Language, and Culture Introduction Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallee Acupuncture or Trepanation? A Study of Qin Minghe, a Skilled Physician of Tang China Fan, Ka wai, PhD The History of the TCM Congress Rothenburg, Germany Gerd Ohmstede, Heilpraktiker, LAc Chinese Medicine in Italy Integrated into the Modern Medical System. Promise and Challenge Subhuti Dharmananda, PhD A Concise Chronology of Chinese History 2. Research Introduction Stephen Birch, PhD, LAc Acupuncture Quo Vadis? - On the Current Discussion Around its Effectiveness and "Point Specificity" Marcus Baecker, MD, Iven Tao, MA, and Professor Gustav J. Dobos, MD Comments on the German Acupuncture Studies Stephen Birch, PhD, LAc Acupuncture Research Resource Centre Mark Bovey, MSc, MBAcC Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine: Researching the Practice Hugh MacPherson, PhD Using Herbs in Cancer Treatment and Cancer Research: A Review Isaac Cohen, OMD, LAc Hierarchy of Chinese Medicine Research Methodologies: A Brief Overview Arnaud Versluys, PhD, MD (China), LAc 3. Clinical Practice Introduction Jane Lyttleton, BSc Hons, M Phil, Dip TCM, Cert Acup Combination of Chinese and Western Medicine: A Model for the Future? Professor Gustav J. Dobos, MD An Evaluation of Prognosis and its Correlation with Patient-Centered Outcome Measures Marian Fixler, LLB (hons), DipAc, MBAcC Acupuncture for Spiritual Opening: Chakra Acupuncture - an Additional Method of Energy Therapy Gabriel Stux, MD Improving Vitality - A Case History Stephen Birch, PhD, LAc Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine Professor Claus C. Schnorrenberger, MD Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis Amir Kalay, MSc, LAc Cordyceps Sinensis: Mushroom of Stamina and Longevity Beverly Bakken, DiplAc, DOM and Katie Briggs, LAc, DiplOM 4. Professional Developments, Legislation, and Regulation Introduction Michael McCarthy, MA (ThB), Lac, DipCHM Acupuncture Review Acurevue Michael McCarthy, MA (ThB) LAc, DipCHM Developments and Activity around the Globe Acupuncturists Without Borders: Trip to New Orleans, 20th-29th November, 2005 Sachiko Nakano, MAc, LAc Acupuncture Sans Frontieres - The Tsunami Relief Project in Sri Lanka Oran Kivity, BAc Humanitrad Patrick Shan Operation Heartbeat - Caring for the Victims of the Pakistan Earthquake Marc O'Regan, PA-C, LAc, CMT Community Acupuncture Cynthia Neipris, LAc Acupuncturists Without Borders Diana Fried, MAc, MA Complementary and TCM Clinic Launched in Essen Professor Gustav J. Dobos, MD Acupuncture in France - an Interview with Yves Requena Patrick Rudolph, MD, Heilpraktiker, LAc Legislation and Regulation Acupuncture in Western Europe Professor Gunnar Stollberg, PhD Education and Practice of Chinese Medicine in Taiwan Nigel Wiseman, PhD The Development, Regulation, and Practice of Traditional East Asian Medicine in Australia Kylie O Brien, PhD Organizations and Associations in the USA Deirdre Courtney, MTCM, LAc Iran Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (ICCAM) Farid Nikbin, MD Perspectives on Traditional Acupuncture by Senior Blind Practitioners in Japan -Two Interviews Stephen Birch, PhD, LAc Acupuncture in Japan - A Brief Look Stephen Birch, PhD, LAc The European Traditional Chinese Medicine Association (ETCMA) Albert L. deVos and Michael McCarthy, MA (ThB), Lac, DipCHM European Register of Organizations of Traditional Chinese Medicine (EuroTCM) Subhuti Dharmananda, PhD The International Council of Medical Acupuncture and Related Techniques (ICMART) Bryan Frank, MD, DABMA Regulation and Developments in the Republic of Ireland Celine Leonard, PhD, MBAc Acupuncture in Germany in 2006 Gabriel Stux, MD 5. Educatuion Introduction Felicity Moir, MSc, BAc, DipCHM, MBAcC A Brief History of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Education in the USA Contemporary Education in Chinese Medicine within a Strategy of Standardization Professor Wang Yulai and Zhao Yonglie, PhD Contemporary Education in Chinese Medicine within a Strategy of Standardization: A Response Volker Scheid, PhD, FRCHM, MBAcC Teaching Traditional Chinese Medicine in China: Colleges and Universities Chinese Medicine Education in Australia Chinese Medicine Education in New Zealand Chinese Medicine Education in Norway Chinese Medicine Education in the UK Chinese Medicine Education in the USA Chinese Medicine Education in Canada Professional Standards The Bologna Process WHO Recommendations on Training in Acupuncture WHO Guidelines for Quality Assurance of Traditional Medicine Education in the Western Pacific Region 6. Calendar Introduction List of Events Week-by-Week Calendar ICMART Congress 2006 - The 3B Acupuncture Awards Stefan M. Baudis 7. Traditional Chinese Almanac Information Introduction Yuhuan Grant Chinese Almanac Forecast Lillian Bridges The Chinese Calendar Yuhuan Grant Seasonal Health Advice from Ancient Chinese Sources Yuhuan Grant The 24 Seasonal Division Points and Their Implications For The Preservation of Life Yuhuan Grant Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches The 24 Solar Division Point Recipes Theoretical Discussion on Health Preservation Using Nutritional Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine Chen Xuexi, Chen Zhan, and Ao Hui 8. Book Reviews Introduction Chris Dhaenens, lic. Filologie, OMD Chinese Herbal Medicine: Status Qaestionis and Publications Chris Dhaenens, lic. Filologie, OMD Hecker et al.: Practice of Acupuncture: Point Location - Treatment Options - TCM Basics Isaac Cohen, OMD, LAc Other interesting publications Nigel Wiseman, Feng Ye: A Practical Dictionary of Chinese Medicine Fritz Smith: Alchemy of Touch Claus C. Schnorrenberger, Beate Schnorrenberger: Pocket Atlas of Tongue Diagnosis 9. Professional Product and Supplier News Product Information Suppliers List
