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Alternative Medicine
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Acupuncture 
 General information about this alternative medical procedure. Summaries of National Institutes of Health (NIH) research findings, a glossary, and related resources are also included. http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/ Topics: Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jul 13, 2002 Acupuncture.com
An extensive site covering acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) modalities, which include herbology, Qi Gong, Chinese nutrition, and Tui Na healing massage. Includes a FAQ on acupuncture and a directory of practitioners. Professional resources include information on acupuncture law by state and treatment protocols. Student resources include a forum, a list of TCM schools around the world, and extensive resource materials such as charts, meridian therapy, and specific disease treatment principles and protocols. Searchable. http://acupuncture.com/ Topics: Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jan 8, 2000 The Alternative Fix
Companion site to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline program that "examines the controversy over complementary and alternative medical treatments." Covers topics such as acupuncture, homeopathy, vitamins, herbs, and integrative medicine. Features interviews with supporters and skeptics, commentary, consumer tips, a teacher's guide, video clips, a transcript, and related links. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/altmed/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jun 1, 2004 The Alternative Medicine Homepage
An annotated directory of websites providing information on "unconventional, unorthodox, unproven, or alternative, complementary, innovative, integrative therapies." Topics include HIV/AIDS, databases, government resources, and directories of practitioners. Maintained by librarian Paul Worona of the Falk Library of the Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh. http://www.pitt.edu/~cbw/altm.html Topics: Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Mar 21, 2005 Andrew Weil, M.D.
Contains health information from Andrew Weil, a Harvard-trained doctor specializing in alternative medicine, mind/body interactions, and medical botany. Includes a question-and-answer page with an archive of past questions; recipes; bulletin boards; interviews with medical experts; and a list of upcoming events. http://www.drweil.com/drw/ecs/ Topics: Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Oct 3, 2006 Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Cancer Patients
A browsable list of complementary and alternative therapies for treating cancer, promoting wellness, and coping with the side effects of conventional cancer treatments. Includes a description of each therapy, its believed functioning and reported benefit, potential risk and harm, and cost. From the Rebecca and John Moores UCSD Cancer Center, University of California, San Diego. http://cancer.ucsd.edu/Outreach/PublicEducation/cams.asp Topics: Cancer, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jul 6, 2004 Hospital & Health System Programs: Internet Resources: Alternative Medicine
This list of allopathic (conventional) medical schools and hospitals offering complementary and alternative medical services will be useful for patients and health care practitioners who wish to pursue an integrated approach to treatment. The site lists the institutions and offers links to their Web sites. Compiled by University of Pittsburgh medical librarian Charles B. Wessel. http://www.pitt.edu/~cbw/hospital.html Topics: Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Nov 4, 2003 Information Resource: About Herbs, Botanicals and Other Products
"This web site provides objective information for oncologists and healthcare professionals, including a clinical summary for each agent and details about constituents, adverse effects, interactions, and potential benefits or problems. Evaluations of alternative or unproved cancer therapies are also provided." The site is part of the Integrative Medicine Service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/11570.cfm Topics: Cancer, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Aug 25, 2004 NCCAM Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Citation Index
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine created this database of more than 180,000 bibliographic citations from 1963-1999, which is a subset of the Medline database. Specific diseases can be found by browsing "CAM & diseases," a therapy under "CAM & Methods," and a medical field under "CAM & Systems." Citations are arranged by last name of the author. Searchable (specific fields, Boolean, limits, etc.). http://nccam.nih.gov/research/camonpubmed/ Topics: Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Nov 6, 2009 Prevention
Prevention magazine sponsors this extensive website for eating healthy, natural remedies, family health, and diet and weight loss. From Rodale Inc. http://www.prevention.com/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Health, Magazines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Aug 10, 2009 tibetanmedicine.com
Site devoted to Tibetan medical practice. Includes diagnosis, treatment, full-text articles, and lovely artwork. http://www.tibetanmedicine.com/ Topics: Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated May 16, 2001 Unconventional Cancer Therapies Manual
This manual provides "information for patients and their families, relating to alternative and complementary [cancer] therapies. Most of the information consists of direct quotations from the medical, peer-reviewed book and journal literature. Also included under each therapy is a 'Summary' statement, which tends to best summarize the opinion given in the evidence-based literature." From the BC Cancer Agency, a part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) of British Columbia. http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/PPI/UnconventionalTherapies/ Topics: Cancer, Health, Literature & Books, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Feb 12, 2006 WholeHealthMD: The New Approach to Healing
This site's focus combines conventional medicine with alternative therapies. "All of our information is developed by a team of leading board-certified doctors and specialists. Our integrative medicine experts will guide you through a range of safe and effective options that will positively impact your health." Also find news, opinion, and related links. http://www.wholehealthmd.com/ Topics: Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated May 10, 2006 |
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