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Allhealthnet On-line medical textbooks, databases, links to medical journals and Medline etc. Much natural medicine content. Alternative Medicine Databases Supplied by the US National Institutes of Health Office of Alternative Medicine. Alternative Medicine Homepage A "jumpstation" for sources of information. Listed among the "Top 5% on the web" sites. Arbor Nutrition Guide An award-winning site. Search for information on anything from special diets to lead toxicity. Links to other quality information sites. Brain.com News and information on brain health. Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Find out more about EBM. Centre for Health Information Quality For producing and maintaining patient information on conditions and treatments. Cochrane Library Electronic library for patients and healthcare researchers. Compares current orthodox treatments for different conditions. Compuserve KI databases Compuserve subscribers have cheap access to these high quality scientific and other databases through the KI service. Food and Nutrition Information Center Food analysis charts of the US Department of Agriculture. Health Supplements Information Service Facts and myths about supplementation. Homeopathic Educational Services Specific Ailments and Their Homeopathic Treatment. Internet Health Library A free information and service resource specialising in natural health care. |
Ixquick The ultimate meta-search engine. Fast and highly recommended. Karolinska Institute Subscribe to AMED alternative medicine database, or search for information on diseases. MagPortal Health & Nutrition Recently published health and nutrition articles in a selection of specialist magazines. Medisearch Medical news and links MEDLINE Get a summary of any research paper published in a medical journal. Medical World Search A medical search facility based on Medline and major search engines. Medwebplus A medical information site with a section on alternative medicine. THE MERCK MANUAL of Diagnosis and Therapy The world's most widely used general medical text and now published in 14 languages. SAMPLE EXTRACT: "Vitamin B6 deficiency and dependency: Conditions that increase metabolic demand, such as hyperthyroidism and diabetes, require amounts [of B6] in excess of the recommended allowance." National Electronic Library for Health UK Government-sponsored site. National Library of Medicine US Government-sponsored site. Search medical databases. Nutrition Analysis Tool Enter foods and have them analysed for nutrient content. (U.S. values) Nutrition.org American Society for Nutritional Sciences. Pick a nutrient and get a summary of its scientific information written by a reliable authority. Nutritional Influences on Illness Online version of the famous nutritional medicine textbook. |
OFFSTATS Links to web sites offering free and easily accessible social, economic and general data from official or similar "quotable" sources. Olive Oil Medical Information Library A multi-language site financed by the EU. The Online Medical Dictionary Look up medical terms online. Rosenthal Center for Alternative and Complementary Medicine Directory of medical and alternative medical databases. Soy Online Service "Much of what you've read about soy/soya is nothing but a con" says this site. The TRIP Database A meta-search engine that searches across 61 sites of high-quality medical information including articles from on-line journals such as the BMJ, JAMA, NEJM. Veris Up-to-date scientific abstracts and publications, mainly on antioxidants. Vitamin Research Products Search this library of cutting edge research papers. WebMedLit Access to the best medical journals on the web. Scans premier medical web sites each day and extracts the available citations, abstracts and full-text articles. The Wellness Report Lists acid- and alkaline-forming foods. | |||
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| Alternative Medicine Reviews View online many full-text review articles on cutting edge research in nutritional therapy. Complementary Therapies in Medicine Original, high quality research reports. Indexed by Index Medicus. FACT The brainchild of Prof. Edzard Ernst of the University of Exeter, UK. A review journal that claims to present the evidence on complementary medicine in an analytical and impartial manner. Herbalgram Journal of the American Botanical Council and the Herb Research Foundation. Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Leading international medical journal. |
Journal of Chinese Medicine The foremost English language journal dedicated to professional and student level information on the entire field of Chinese medicine for over 20 years. Journal of Nutrition Journal of the American Society for Nutritional Sciences. Journal of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine Research-based peer-review journal. The Lancet Leading international medical journal. Medwebplus A fabulous, comprehensive site for links to alternative medicine periodicals. New England Journal of Medicine Leading international medical journal. |
Online Journals British Library database and links to online scientific and specialist journals, including those with full-text articles. Positive Health Search for articles on natural health and alternative medicine. Publist Search a database of over 150,000 magazines, journals, newsletters, & other periodicals. Free in-depth information on familiar and hard-to-find publications from around the world, representing thousands of topics. Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients The world's leading authoritative magazine on medical alternatives. Utne Reader A leading digest of alternative ideas. | |||
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ACADEMIC University of Exeter The University offers degree courses in Complementary Health Studies. University of Middlesex Offers degree courses in Herbal Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. University of Surrey Offers Nutritional Medicine Courses. University of Westminster This University's Centre for Community Care & Primary Health runs a Degree course in Nutritional Therapy.  GOVERNMENT AND EU Central Office of Information Links to government agencies, with details of how to contact them, their press releases etc. EU Institutions Search the site for information on proposed legislation and official documents. Early Day Motions An Early Day Motion (EDM) is a petition to a government Minister, organised by a Member of Parliament for other Members to sign. Search here for EDMs of interest to you and find out whether your own MP has signed them. (You could write and ask him to do so.) European Parliament Find out about legislation and useful contacts. Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals Set up after the vitamin B6 enquiry to replace the Committee on Toxicity in evaluating the safety of vitamins and minerals with a view to recommending dosage limits for products. The group has published reports on several aspects of supplementation, which can be accessed and downloaded from here. Food Standards Agency Dietary supplements now appear to come mostly under their jurisdiction, but with some input from the Department of Health. Government Information Service The UK Government's Home Page. Government Web Sites A directory of UK Government Web Sites. Governmental Organisations Comprehensive alphabetical listing and links to government-type organisations on the web, from Aberdeen City Council Education Department, to the Official Website of the Prince of Wales. Health Development Agency (of the National Health Service). The HDA slogan: "Finding ways to improve the public's health." Why not let them have a few (courteously-expressed) suggestions based on your own experience? House of Commons Weekly Information Bulletin (WIB) Search for names of MPs, current Government Ministers etc. House of Commons: Hansard Search for debates and parliamentary questions on topics of interest. House of Lords Report on Complementary and Alternative Medicine 28th November 2000. Includes recommendations for legislation. Parliamentary Petition(if you agree with it, ask your MP to sign it). Lord Baldwin's speech in the Lords in response to the Report. NHS Alliance Find out what the NHS is doing to promote complementary medicine. NHS Direct NHS health advice site. They want feedback - why not let them have some? Our Healthier Nation The UK Government's strategy to save lives. Read how they intend to do it. Why not send them some pointers? Public Consultations Register your views with the Government on all issues which are being considered for food and supplements legislation. UK Parliament House of Commons and House of Lords Home Page. MISCELLANEOUS British Library: Online Newspapers Database and links to online UK Newspapers. Direct Access Government Advice, guidance and help with regulations for small businesses. DiscoveryHealth The website of the Discovery Health TV channel. Includes an alternative health news section. Doctor Patient Partnership A charity seeking to encourage better communication between patients and healthcare professionals and to offer practical advice on self-medication. Health Index Find a hospital or consultant. Information and discussion forum. Health Net Aims to give advice on healthy eating and giving up smoking. Lifesaver Help with giving up smoking. Patient UK Directory of UK health and illness websites. Could it be a coincidence that their logo is an apple? Which Doctor? Find the right specialist for your needs. ORGANISATIONS British Longevity Society Offers healthy, ageing-related information to the general public. British Society for Allergy, Environmental and Nutritional Medicine A doctors-only medical society. European Scientific Co-operative on Phytotherapy (ESCOP) An alliance of organisations aiming to advance the scientific status of phytomedicines and to assist with the harmonisation of their regulatory status at EU level. Foundation for Integrated Medicine Formed at the personal initiative of HRH The Prince of Wales, who is now its President. Aims to promote the development and integrated delivery of safe, effective and efficient forms of healthcare to patients and their families through encouraging greater collaboration between all forms of healthcare. Institute for Environment & Health Established by the Medical Research Council in response to a Government call for a UK centre focusing on links between the environment and health. National Pure Water Association Anti-fluoridation organisation. Research Council for Complementary Medicine Has a large database of research studies in most natural medicine disciplines. Can carry out searches for you. World Health Organisation Regional Office for Europe. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Biolab Medical Unit London-based medical referral laboratory specialising in nutritional and environmental medicine. Building Investigations Air quality testing for formaldehyde, pesticides etc. Water testing. Home environment surveys. Building material analysis. Useful for people who suspect they may be suffering from sick building syndrome or other environmental illness. Burns Pet Nutrition Good quality health foods for dogs and cats, designed by a holistic vet. The Fresh Food Company Nationwide deliveries of fresh organic fruit, salads, vegetables, herbs, breads, meat, Cornish fish, wine and beer and many other items. Greenpeace Shoppers' Guide to GM Find out which products in the UK avoid genetic engineering and which do not. Regularly updated. Mycology Research Laboratories Ltd Shiitake, Reishi, Coriolus and other medicinal mushroom products of standardised potency. The Healthy House Products for people with allergic and environmental illness. The Nutri Centre Shop and mail order service for all natural health products available in UK. Simply Organic Nationwide organic supermarket. Extensive range including organic fruit & veg, meat & fish, groceries, wine, beer and baby care. The Stationery Office (HMSO) Assistance in locating official documents. University of Exeter Phytonet Information resource on legislative issues relating to herbal medicines in the UK University of Middlesex Phytochemistry Discovery Group Contract Research and Development Work in Natural Products. ThinkNatural.com Natural healthcare products including vitamins, minerals, herbs and aromatherapy oils. STATISTICAL INFORMATION Department of Health Statistics Search for statistics on health-related issues. Public Health Laboratory Service Find statistics and information on anything from Chlamydia to Hepatitis C. StatBase An on-line database holding a large selection of Government statistics. |
ACADEMIC Bastyr University Centre of excellence for natural medicine training. National College of Naturopathic Medicine The oldest accredited school of natural medicine in North America. GOVERNMENT FirstGov US Government information site. Healthfinder US Government orthodox medicine site. Medwatch Food and Drug Administration (FDA) project. Use this link to report adverse reactions of prescription drugs and to find publications on medical safety issues. Office of Alternative Medicine National Center for Alternative & Complementary Medicine attached to the National Institutes of Health. ORGANIZATIONS American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Search for information and naturopathic physicians. American Holistic Health Association Holistic practitioners, wellness resources and self-help articles. Naturopathic Medicine Network Natural medicine information. Naturopathic doctors. Training. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Allergy Research Group Hypoallergenic nutritional supplements. Thorne Research High quality nutritional products and journal Alternative Medicine Review. |
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH American Environmental Health Foundation Find out more about illnesses caused by allergies and pollution. Environmental Sites on the Internet Voted as an outstanding environmental site. Includes a comprehensive list of links to other environmental sites. FOOD ADDITIVES Aspartame Toxicity Information Center An authoritative site on the dangers of this common sweetener. MEDICAL MALPRACTICE BBC Consumer Health "Don't be a medical horror story" says the Beeb. A refreshing change from most of the popular medicine websites. NEWS & MISCELLANEOUS SITES BBC Health World medical news site. CNN Health World medical news site. Health Liszt Health-related newsgroups with messages relayed by email. Health News Medical news resource. Includes links to several journals including Hospital Doctor and New Scientist allowing you to read their articles online. HolisticMed.com Lists alternative medicine newsgroups HonCode Code of conduct for medical and health web sites. How Things Work Answers to questions such as "What happens if you leave a metal spoon in the microwave?" The Interactive Patient Diagnose a medical case online. Online Psych Interactive tests and surveys: everything from online screening tests for mental health issues to fun surveys about relationships. VetGate Free access to a searchable catalogue of Internet sites covering animal health. The Virtual Autopsy Fancy doing a post-mortem examination online? ORGANIZATIONS Centre for Health Information Quality For producing and maintaining patient information on conditions and treatments. Digestive Disorders Foundation The charity for research and information on digestive disorders. European Herbal Practitioners Association Representing Professional Herbalists throughout Europe. Find an Alternative Medicine Organisation Alternative medicine organisation listings. Herb Research Foundation Online gallery of botanical photos and latest research on herbs. International Society for Fluoride Research Information on fluoridation issues. International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine Find a doctor in your country who knows when nutritional therapy should be used instead of drugs. Quackwatch Comments (often well-meaning but misguided) about alternative treatments such as the Gerson diet. Scientific & Medical Network An international organisation for scientists interested in developments at the interface of science and spirituality. World Health Organisation Information on diseases, vaccination programmes, etc. Yahoo Yahoo links to Nutrition Organisations. POLITICAL ISSUES CODEX Alimentarius International controls on food supplements based on restrictive German laws are being planned by the Codex. Keep up with the progress of these plans and find out who to lobby. EU Institutions Search the site for information on proposed legislation and official documents. Quackwatch Comments (often well-meaning but misguided) about alternative treatments such as the Gerson diet. Support Dr Jozef Krop Dr Krop has been found guilty by a Canadian court of practising "unscientific therapies", i.e. complementary medicine. He needs your support for his appeal trial. PRESCRIPTION DRUG INFORMATION British National Formulary Search for comprehensive information on drugs prescribed in Britain. Drug Information International links to prescription drug databases. Drugs Info File Information on drug abuse. Enter the drug you or a friend has taken to find out what to do if something goes wrong. Electronic Medicines Compendium (UK names) Comprehensive information on prescription drugs including dangerous interactions. Internet Mental Health Psychiatric Drugs Information. Lexi-Comp (US names) New drug warnings. RxMed.com (US names) Comprehensive information on prescription drugs. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Allergy Research Group Hypoallergenic nutritional supplements. Great Plains Laboratory Urine tests to help identify effective nutritional treatments for autism, MS-like syndromes, chronic fatigue etc. Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory Contact them for details of practitioners in your country who can carry out the tests needed in nutritional medicine procedures. Healthshop.com Buy health products at discount prices. IBIS Guide to Drug-Herb and Drug-Nutrient Reactions (CD-ROM). A high-quality medical resource for professional use. Life Extension Foundation Information on latest life extension research. Product sales. Thorne Research High quality nutritional products and journal Alternative Medicine Review. SCIENTIFIC SITES BioMedNet Thousands of links to evaluated biomedical websites. Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Find out more about EBM. Doctor's Guide Orthodox medical resources and information Healthcomm International Practitioner level educational products Healthfinder US Government orthodox medicine site. Health Supplements Information Service Facts and myths about supplementation. Howard Hughes Medical Institute Site Watch sodium and potassium ions migrating in and out of cells, bacteria interacting, and other fascinating "movies". Linus Pauling Institute Continues the vitamin C research work of Nobel Laureate Dr Linus Pauling. Pasteur Institute French microbiological site. English version coming soon. VACCINATION ISSUES National Vaccine Information Center Find out the risks of vaccinating your child. Parents Requesting Open Vaccine Education Information on vaccines with especial reference to the State of Texas. Thinktwice.com An extensive selection of uncensored information on childhood shots and other immunizations. Vaccinations linked with Chronic Fatigue I wish to report some preliminary findings on a cohort of 91 CFS patients where the outset or a significant degree of relapse appears to have been associated with vaccination. Of particular interest is the fact that 50% (54/91) of these cases involve vaccination against hepatitis B. Letter to BMJ, Sept 1996. Vaccine Adverse Effect Reporting System Searchable database of side effects. | |||