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Cure Zone   

Provides suggestions and alternative treatments for a variety of ailments and conditions. Includes articles and a forum.

DiseasesAtoZ   

Get valuable info on all general diseases and conditions basics

Certificate Programs in Alternative Medicine   

An American University of higher education portal enables professionals to find a certificate programs in Alternative Medicine best suited to advancing their professional goals.

Consumer Health Organization of Canada   

A non-profit organization making people aware of the holistic or alternative approaches to health. Includes information on prevention of disease through nutrition, whole foods, dietary supplements, herbs and related resources.

Medical News Today - Alternative Medicine News   

The latest Complementary Medicine News & Alternative Medicine News articles published daily. Includes news on homeopathy, naturopathic medicine, traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, mind-body medicine, dietary supplements, herbal products, chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation, massage, biofield therapies and bioelectromagnetic-based therapies.

Medline Plus Complementary and Alternative Medicine   

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is the term for medical products and practices that are not part of standard care. Standard care is what medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy and allied health professionals, such as registered nurses and physical therapists, practice. Alternative medicine means treatments that you use instead of standard ones. Complementary medicine means nonstandard treatments that you use along with standard ones. Examples of CAM therapies are acupuncture, chiropractic and herbal medicines.

National Cancer Institute   

Red wine is a rich source of biologically active phytochemicals, chemicals found in plants. Particular compounds called polyphenols found in red wine-such as catechins and resveratrol-are thought to have anti oxidant or anti cancer properties.

National Cancer Institute   

What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) CAM is any medical system, practice, or product that is not thought of as standard care. Standard medical care is care that is based on scientific evidence. For cancer, it includes chemotherapy, radiation, biological therapy, and surgery. Complementary Medicine * Complementary medicine is used along with standard medical treatments. * One example is using acupuncture to help with side effects of cancer treatment. Alternative Medicine * Alternative medicine is used in place of standard medical treatments. * One example is using a special diet to treat cancer instead of a method that a cancer specialist (an oncologist) suggests. Integrative Medicine * Integrative medicine is a total approach to care that involves the patient's mind, body, and spirit. It combines standard medicine with the CAM practices that have shown the most promise. * For example, some people learn to use relaxation as a way to reduce stress during chemotherapy.

National Cancer Institute   

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of eight agencies that compose the Public Health Service (PHS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The NCI, established under the National Cancer Institute Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training.

Natural Health Information Centre   

Independent, unbiased natural health information that is free from hype, PR comanies and the influence of Big Pharma.

The Natural Path   

Educational website includes iridology, live blood microscopy, face tongue nail analysis. Also education in the use of nutrition, herbs, supplements, detoxing and exercise, to fight disease.

Natural Standard - Peer Reviewed Alternative Medicine Database   

Natural Standard was founded by clinicians and researchers to provide high quality, evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies. This international multidisciplinary collaboration now includes contributors from more than 100 eminent academic institutions.

Neuroscience Inc.   

Dedicated to the optimization of neurotransmitter levels.

Oxford Journal - Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine   

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed journal that seeks to understand the sources and to encourage rigorous research in this new, yet ancient

Patient's Guide to Choosing Unconventional Therapies   

The Canadian Cancer Society and Canadian Lung Association provide questions for the public to consider when exploring the use of alternative and complementary medical systems.

Safe Alternative Medicine   

Safe Alternative Medicine was formed to offer a unique reference point to help you learn more about alternative medicine.

Savvy Patients   

Source of information for alternative and mainstream medicine, including causes, prevention and treatment options for various illnesses and conditions.

Science Daily - Alternative Medicine News   

From yoga techniques to acupuncture to herbal supplements, learn all about alternative therapies, medicines and nutritional with the latest alternative and complementary medicine news.

Well Being Journal   

Bimonthly publication dedicated to publishing quality information on natural, alternative and complementary medicine.

WholeHealthMD   

Alternative medicine   

Information about alternative medicine and well being

The Alternative Medicine Homepage   

Information on unconventional, unorthodox, unproven, or alternative, complementary, innovative, integrative therapies. Maintained by Charles B. Wessel, medical librarian, University of Pittsburgh.

American Holistic Medical Association   

The AHMA was founded in 1978 to unite licensed physicians who practice holistic medicine. AHMA membership is open to licensed medical doctors (MDs) and doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) from every specialty, and the medical students studying for those degrees. Associate membership is also open to those health care practitioners certified, registered, or licensed in the state in which they practice.

Cancer Information Service   

The National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Cancer Information Service (CIS) is a national information and education network. The CIS is a free public service of the NCI, the Nation's primary agency for cancer research.