International bibliography compiled by Dr. Andre Lentz and Dr. Terry Oleson. For further information go to www.auriculotherapy.net.

1.0 General Acupuncture and Auriculotherapy

• 1.1 General Description and Clinical Textbooks
• 1.2 Acupuncture History and Theories
• 1.3 Clinical Observations
• 1.4 Clinical Techniques and Procedures
• 1.5 Contraindications, Complications, Adverse Reactions
• 1.6 General Editorials and Letters to the Editor

2.0 Clinical Research Areas

• 2.1 Clinical Research Methods
• 2.2 Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
• 2.3 Surveys of Patients and Practitioners, Qualitative Research
• 2.4 Auricular Diagnosis, Tongue Diagnosis, Oriental Pulse Diagnosis, Skin Color Assessment
• 2.5 Auricular Medicine, VAS, RAC, Nogier Phases, Dental Foci, Laterality, Oscillations, Frequencies
• 2.6 Acupuncture with Herbal Remedies and Homeopathy

3.0 Addiction and Substance Abuse

• 3.1 General Addiction, NADA Protocol
• 3.2 Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Sedative Abuse
• 3.3 Opiate Abuse, Heroin, Morphine, Methadone
• 3.4 Stimulant Abuse, Cocaine, Hallucinogens, Marijuana
• 3.5 Smoking Cessation, Nicotine Addiction
• 3.6 Weight Loss, Obesity

4.0 Pain Disorders

• 4.1 General Pain, Myofascial Pain, Fibromyalgia
• 4.2 Back Pain, Sciatica, Lumbago, Hip, Buttocks
• 4.3 Migraines, Tension Headaches
• 4.4 Neck and Shoulder Tension, Cervical Pain, Torticollis, Whiplash, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis
• 4.5 Extremities Pain: Foot, Ankle, Knee, Hand, Wrist, Carpal Tunnel, Tennis Elbow Pain
• 4.6 Arthritis: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
• 4.7 Dental Pain, TMJ Disorder, Toothaches, Gingivitis, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Facial Pain
• 4.8 Analgesia, Anesthesia, Surgery, Post-Operative Pain, Post-Operative Complications
• 4.9 Burns, Wound Care

5.0 Neurological and Sensory Disorders

• 5.1 General Neurology
• 5.2 Stroke, Head Injury, Hemiplegia, Paralysis, Polio, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscle Weakness
• 5.3 Epilepsy, Seizures, Bell’s Palsy, Cerebral Palsy, Motor Tremors, Parkinson’s Disease
• 5.4 Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuralgia, Herpes Zoster, Post-Herpetic Pain
• 5.5 Visual Impairment, Eye Disorders, Myopia
• 5.6 Hearing Loss, Deafness, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Dizziness
• 5.7 Dermatological Problems, Skin Disorders, Acne, Urticaria
• 5.8 Olfactory Disorders, Taste Problems, Dry Mouth

6.0 Psychological Disorders

• 6.1 General Psychiatry and Psychology
• 6.2 Schizophrenia, Psychosis, Hallucinations
• 6.3 Depression, Mood Disorders
• 6.4 Insomnia, Anxiety, Stress, Psychosomatic Disorders

7.0 Visceral Disorders

• 7.1 Asthma, Bronchitis, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Coughs, Hiccups
• 7.2 Cardiovascular Disorders, Coronary Heart Disorders, Angina, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Tachycardia
• 7.3 Hypertension, Blood Pressure, Sympathomimetic Vascular Effects
• 7.4 Gastro-Intestinal, Constipation, Diarrhea, Colitis, Ulcer, IBD, Hemorrhoids, Epigastric, Esophagus
• 7.5 Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Bilary Stones, Gall Bladder Disorders, Appendicitis
• 7.6 Urological Disorders, Kidney Disorders, Bladder Problems, Prostate Problems, Enuresis
• 7.7 Gynecology, Dysmenorrhea, PMS, Menopause, Pelvic Pain
• 7.8 Obstetrics, Labor, Delivery, Pregnancy, Infertility, Ovulation, Uterine Contractions, Fetal Malposition, Post-Partum Problems

8.0 Endocrine Hormones and Immune Disorders

• 8.1 General Endocrinology and Hormones
• 8.2 Diabetes, Pancreatitis, Hypoglycemia
• 8.3 Thyroid Disorder, Thyroxine, Adrenal Disorder, ACTH, Cortisol
• 8.4 Allergies, Immunodeficiency, Hypersensitivity, Anti-Inflammatory Disorders, Colds, Flus, Infections
• 8.5 Cancer, Oncology, Cancer Pain

9.0 Behavioral and Physiological Research

• 9.1 Veterinary Acupuncture and Animal Studies
• 9.2 Experimental Pain Threshold and Induced Physical Symptoms
• 9.3 Endorphin Release, Enkephalins, Dynorphins, Naloxone Reversal, Angiotensin, Substance P
• 9.4 Body Physiology, Biochemistry, Neuroanatomical Studies, Neuron Firing Activity
• 9.5 EEG, Evoked Potentials, MRI Scans, PET Scans, SPECT Scans
• 9.6 Acupoint Physiology, Electrodermal Skin Resistance, Tenderness, Trigger Points