Complementary and
Alternative Medicine
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Alternative Medicine (http://altmedicine.about.com/)
- Guide Cathy Wong has collected a wealth of Web resources in all areas of alternative and complementary medicine.
- Alternative Medicine Center (http://healthy.net/CLINIC/therapy/index.asp)
- From HealthWorld Online, an in-depth, authoritative resource on alternative and complementary health care: homeopathy, herbal medicine, nutritional medicine, naturopathic medicine, Ayurveda, and Chinese medicine.
- The Alternative Medicine Homepage (http://www.pitt.edu/~cbw/altm.html)
- From a health sciences librarian comes this collection of resources on alternative medicine. Find government resources, Web-based resources, commercial databases, and more.
- Acupuncture.com (http://www.Acupuncture.com/)
- Online resource for traditional Chinese medicine.
- Ask Dr. Weil (http://www.pathfinder.com/drweil/)
- Alternative medicine concentrating on vitamins, dietary supplements and lifestyle changes.
- HerbMed (http://www.herbmed.org/)
- An interactive, electronic herbal database from the Alternative Medicine Foundation that includes case reports, human clinical data, toxic and adverse effects, interactions, and more.
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (http://nccam.nih.gov/)
- Information for consumers and practitioners (from the National Institutes of Health).
- Natural Healers (http://www.naturalhealers.com/)
- For those interested in a career in the healing arts, this site provides information about schools and answers to common questions about careers in alternative medicine.
- Naturopathic Medicine Network (http://www.pandamedicine.com/)
- Learn about the nature and scope of naturopathic medicine, find a licensed naturopath in your area, join others to chat about medical issues.
- Rosenthal Center for Alternative and Complementary Medicine (http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/rosenthal/)
- Funded by the National Institutes of Health, this site has information about current research and practice of complementary and alternative medicine, and a special page dealing with pediatric and adult cancer therapies.
- WholeHealthMD.com (http://www.wholehealthmd.com/)
- Dedicated to educating consumers about alternative health options, this site provides access to whole health recommendations for specific conditions, whole food recipes, news, and much more.
- DrugFacts (http://www.factsandcomparisons.com/)
- A source of unbiased drug, herbal, patient and disease management information. Includes medical headlines.
- Food & Drug Administration (http://www.fda.gov/)
- See particularly their MedWatch for information about safety issues involving medical products.
- PDR.net for Consumers (http://www.pdrhealth.com/)
- Although the Physician's Desk Reference and the medical dictionary require a fee for access, there is much free information available upon registration.
- RxList (http://www.rxlist.com/)
- Search by action, interaction, brand name, or view the top 300 prescriptions.
- Safemedication.com (http://www.safemedication.com/)
- Today's medications are more complex and powerful than ever before. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists' Med Master can help you find the important information you need to use your medications safely and effectively.
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/hazdat.html)
- Access to the HazDat Database, the Agency's hazardous substance/health effects database. Also includes public health statements on hazardous substances.
- Occupational and Environmental Medicine (http://oem.bmjjournals.com/current.shtml)
- Monthly journal dealing with all aspects of environmental health.
- United States Environmental Protection Agency (http://www.epa.gov/)
- Information about clean water, lead poisoning, radon, reducing solid waste.
- Aging Parents and Elder Care (http://www.aging-parents-and-elder-care.com/)
- A wonderful collection of resources, checklists and links for caregivers.
- Geriatrics MedWeb (http://www.medweb.emory.edu/MedWeb/FMPro?-DB=secondaries.FP3&-Format=Secondary.htm&-Lay=Web&-Max=1000&-Op=eq&Index==Geriatrics:*&-Sortfield=Sec&-Token=Geriatrics:&-Find)
- From the Emory University Health Sciences Center Library, articles relating to many aspects of seniors' health.
- About our Kids (http://www.aboutourkids.org/)
- From the NY University Child Study Center, this site has lots of resources for parents and caregivers on the mental health issues affecting children, from anxiety disorders to Tourette's.
- American Psychological Association (http://www.apa.org/)
- Information for professionals, the public, and students.
- Center for Mental Health Services (http://www.mentalhealth.org/)
- Information for those suffering with mental illness and their families/caregivers. Education, fact sheets, referrals, news, and more.
- Mental Health Net (http://mentalhelp.net/)
- A comprehensive guide to over 9,000 individual resources on mental health. Includes a national directory of self-help groups. Entire site is searchable.
- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill http://www.nami.org/)
- NAMI's mission is "to eradicate mental illness and improve the quality of life of those affected by these diseases." At their Web site you can read about initiatives and research in mental health, find an affiliate or support group in your area, and much more.
- National Substance Abuse Web Index (http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/dbases/nsawi.aspx)
- The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) has developed NSAWI to provide rapid access to quality, authoritative information on substance abuse prevention and treatment.
- FDA / Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) (http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/list.html)
- Food safety, airborne illness, food additives, pesticides, seafood information, and much more from the Food and Drug Administration.
- Food and Nutrition Information Center (http://www.nalusda.gov/fnic/)
- From the US Department of Agriculture, learn how to eat healthfully, read food labels, avoid foodborne illness, and much more.
- Dr. Greene's HouseCalls (http://www.drgreene.com/)
- Send your child health related question to Dr. Greene or read his responses to other questions from parents.
- iVillage: Pregnancy & Parenting (http://www.parentsplace.com/)
- Articles on pregnancy, breastfeeding, baby care, adolescence, children's health and education, family activities, and more. Chat rooms for parents and personalized advice from a doctor, midwife, teacher, or nutritionist. The entire Web site is searchable.
- KidsHealth - Children's Health & Parenting Information (http://kidshealth.org/)
- Resources for children, parents and professionals on children's health issues.
- ADA Member Directory (http://www.ada.org/public/directory/index.asp)
- Use this directory to find a dentist or find out more about your dentist.
- AMA Doctor Finder (http://www.ama-assn.org/aps/amahg.htm)
- Search the American Medical Association directory of all licensed physicians in the US.
- American Board of Medical Specialties (http://www.abms.org/)
- Search for doctors who have been certified by one of the many medical specialty boards.
- American Hospital Directory (http://www.ahd.com/)
- The electronic version of the popular print directory. Find summary information about most hospitals in the US. Detailed listings are available with paid subscription.
- Anatomy and Medical Illustrations (http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/7140.html)
- From the American Medical Association, browse this anatomical atlas of the human body by major organ systems or sub-sections.
- Best Hospitals Finder (http://www.usnews.com/usnews/health/best-hospitals/tophosp.htm)
- From U.S. News and World Report, searchable by specialty or geographic region.
- Columbia University Complete Home Medical Guide (http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/guide/)
- A full-text, searchable online version of the third revised edition of this excellent medical reference from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
- MedTerms.com (http://www.medterms.com/)
- A free and constantly updated encyclopedic dictionary of classic and contemporary medical terms with over 9,000 entries.
- On-line Medical Dictionary (http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/omd/)
- Searchable and browsable by subject area or specific term.
- Physician Information (http://www.healthcarechoices.org/profile.htm)
- Learn how to access state information about physicians' education, training,
specialty, malpractice and disciplinary proceedings.
- Centerwatch (http://www.centerwatch.com/)
- A clinical trials listing service that includes a summary of the research and an opportunity to apply online for most trials.
- Clinical Trials(http://clinicaltrials.gov/)
- This database from the National Institutes of Health will let you search for current clinical trials and apply online.
- Lab Tests Online (http://www.labtestsonline.org/)
- Understanding your tests is made easy with this resource on clinical lab
testing from the laboratory professionals who do the testing.
- Understanding Clinical Trials (http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/c/a1r/screen/PrintURL?file=resources.html&JServSessionIdcs_current=sestbjoe9g)
- This factsheet from the National Institutes of Health will explain what a clinical trial is, why you might want to become involved, questions you should ask before agreeing to participate, and just how new drugs are developed.
- Your Surgery(http://yoursurgery.com/index.cfm)
- A multimedia database of operative procedures designed to educate the average individual about their surgery.
- HealthSquare.com(http://www.healthsquare.com/)
- A women's health information center providing free access to high quality medical and healthcare information written specifically for the lay person.
- iVillage Health Channel (http://www.allhealth.com/)
- Health tips and tools, diseases, family health, discussion boards and more.
- National Women's Health Information Center (http://www.4women.gov/)
- From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a health and
referral center just for women.
- Women's Health(http://womenshealth.about.com/)
- Guide Tracee Cornforth has collected resources on everything from abnormal bleeding to yeast infections and presents it here in an organized manner.
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