Health Care Information Resources -- Alternative Medicine
Alternatives to therapies offered by allopathic medical practitioners are of great
significance in health care right now.
This first part of the Alternative Medicine section of Health Care
Information Resources offers access to general resources on the WWW
in Alternative Medicine. Immediately below are links to pages that are inclusive, or
encyclopedic, in nature. These first links each offer access to multiple alternative
medicine topics.
Following these links to inclusive resources, you will find a growing list of very specific resources on
single topics in alternative medicine. You are sure to find something of interest in one
or the other of these two sections!
Now, there is an online dictionary which can be consulted for meanings of terms used in
alternative therapies! *The Expanded
Dictionary of Metaphysical Healthcare: Alternative Medicine, Paranormal Healing, and
Related Methods is the work of Jack Raso, M.S., R.D., a writer on many topics in the
field of alternative medicine, who is also the Director of Publications at the American
Council on Science. Click on the name underlined above for access to a dictionary you can
easily browse for definitions of many of the unfamiliar terms related to alternative
healthcare.
Please note that: The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims. A set of links to web sites that discuss Fraud in healthcare is available
in the Illness section of
this resource. For access to information about questionable cures, claims and practices in
healthcare, click on the name underlined above!
 
Health Care Information Resources makes information about health and
disease accessible in the belief that the informed consumer is a better consumer of
healthcare. This service does not offer advice about health or healthcare and
cannot substitute for a healthcare practitioner. Only personal contact with the qualified
healthcare practitioner of your choice -- who knows your health history, who can examine
you personally, and who can bring expertise and experience to bear on your situation --
can yield advice about how you ought to handle any of the information you obtain from
sources accessed through this service.
Decisions regarding your healthcare should always involve the assistance of a trusted
healthcare practitioner.
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 General Resources in Alternative Medicine To explore a variety of alternative, complementary, innovative
and integrative therapies, follow this link to the *Alternative Medicine Homepage created by
Charles B. Wessel at the University of Pittsburgh.
One of the largest and most comprehensive sites for
information on alternative and complementary medical and health practices is that of Dr.
Peter J. Bower in Virginia. The site is frequently mentioned by regular web users as the
most comprehensive collection of its kind. Click here to access: *Dr. Bower's
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Home Page.
A growing collection of links to Internet resources on
holistic health care -- information about events, seminars, workshops, books,
practitioners and more -- is now accessible. Click here: *Holistic
Internet Resources to explore this collection of pointers.
Another web site offering information on holistic health
care is that of the Holistic Internet Community (tm). This already
extensive and growing site offers opportunities to learn about a wide range of alternative
therapies and to consult an extensive directory of practitioners. The creators of this web
space hope that by bringing together people of similar interests to exchange information,
they can promote healing and understanding of our relationships to each other, the world
and the cosmos. Click here to access the: *Holistic
Internet Community (tm).
The Alchemical Medicine Research and Teaching
Association (AMR'TA) maintained a complex and very helpful web site on alternative health
care which used to be called: *Natural Medicine, Complementary Health Care and
Alternative Therapies, but has now become: *HealthWWWeb:
The Science of Nature. Their stated goal is to reunite the art of healing with
the science of medicine. This site offers access to information regarding
organizations in the field of alternative health care, training for practice, Internet
resources of many kinds, mailing lists, professional journals and computer support for
practice of alternative therapies.
Aesclepian Chronicles is a journal of
alternative medicine published on the WWW, offering access to a great many information
sources on the widest possible range of alternate therapies. Created by the Institute for
Synergistic Medicine, in Chapel Hill, NC, this site is a veritable encyclopedia of
information about complementary medicine. Click here to visit the web site of: *Aesclepian Chronicles. Be sure to
check out their extensive list of other web sites, accessible under the title: General Complementary Medicine
References.
Cherchez des renseignements francais sur les medecines
alternatives! Cliquez ici pour le : *Jizo Web Club. Le
Jizo Web Club est le premier site web en francais dedie aux medecines
alternatives.
The Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre has
received a large grant from the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation, a worldwide
charity organization, to establish the *Tzu Chi
Institute for Complementary & Alternative Medicine
 . It
will be the task of the new institute to facilitate the evaluation of complementary and
alternative medical approaches for the purpose of determining their effectiveness
scientifically, and to help integrate effective treatments into mainstream health care
practices. A number of teaching hospitals and other healthcare institutions in Vancouver
have joined the effort and will work collaboratively to study alternative therapies. Click
on the name underlined above to access their website and learn more about this new
venture.
The *HealthWorld
Online Village, although not entirely composed of references to alternative and
complementary therapies, has such a wide range and so many good explanations of
unconventional therapies presented cheek-by-jowl with standard allopathic treatments and
topics that it has to be presented here so that you won't miss it. Resources for consumers
and health care professionals in the whole panorama of health care interests are available
here: from acupuncture, through aromatherapy and flower medicine, to spas and retreats
where you can rest and relax in a health-enhancing way. This is a site not-to-be-missed!
And just so that you don't overlook the specifically alternative resources of this site,
you can click here: *Alternative & Complementary
Medicine Center for direct access to material of interest!
The *U.K. Bodywork Internet Gazette
has an interesting list of many forms of alternative treatment grouped under the heading: Bodywork.
If you are seeking definitions or explanations of any of the many different therapies
encountered in the bewildering maze of alternative and holistic medicine these days, try
accessing this page. Their Bodywork Link Page will give you access to
more information about several of these techniques. Click on the underlined name above.
The *Health Action
Network Society , also known as HANS, of Burnaby,
BC, is a non-profit society accepting individual memberships. Their website offers lots of
information regarding alternative therapies and practitioners in Canada. Click on the name
underlined above for access.
Sumeria, a supplier of lots of information about
alternative health care has an article on the restriction of access to natural products in
Canada among its many files. Click here for access to more information on the *HPB - Codex Connection
and why it may be harmful to your health and well-being.
The *Holistic
Healing Web Page offers a great variety of web resources in alternative health care in
a number of classes. There are web documents on various sorts of healing, a list of Usenet
groups and listserv discussion groups (or mailing lists) of interest in holistic health
care, case histories of people using alternative therapies, and a collection of
information about conferences, retreats and trade shows. The site aims to present ideas
about therapy that can be discussed with an individual's health care provider and is a
great collection of diverse ideas and sources. Click on the name underlined above to
access this site.
The *Healing Spectrum
offers access to resources that support healing from many different
points of view. Both Alternative and Allopathic Medicine are profiled on this site, as
well as other disciplines that can be used to promote healing. Creator Dianne Marcotte has
pulled together a large range of Internet information sources to explain disease and to
promote interest in a variety of routes to wellness. Explore this wonderful collection by
clicking on the name underlined above.
The *National
Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, part of the U.S. National
Institutes of Health, identifies and evaluates unconventional health care practices. The
OAM supports and conducts research and research training on these practices and
disseminates information. Their web site offers an overview of the six broad categories of
alternative medicine: diet-nutrition-lifestyle changes, mind-body interventions,
bioelectromagnetic applications, alternative systems of medical practice, manual healing,
pharmacological and biological treatments, and herbal medicine. There is a FAQ which
explains Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the OAM's involvement with
alternative therapy. There is also a document which explains how to exploit the Medline
database to find scientific literature on alternative medical practices. Click on the
underlined name to gain access to this site.
*Natural
Land is a website with a collection of "villages" you can visit. Each of
these "villages" has a focus: nutrition, herbs, weight loss, fitness, gardening,
vegetarian, and so on ... There is also a library, a press room, Yellow Pages, contests
and a shopping mall. Visit Natural Land if you want to know more about healthy,
natural living by clicking on the name underlined above.
*Wellways.com
is a large new collection of links to alternative healthcare resources on the web and to
articles of topical interest. Click above and find out what they have to offer!
The Los Angeles Times began a series of articles
on alternative medicine at the end of August 1998; their website: *Alternative Medicine:
the 18 billion dollar experiment is a collection of interesting and informative
material about the growth of alternative therapies in the U.S. today. You can also join a
discussion about the impact of alternative medicine on this site. Click on the name
underlined above for access to this site.
The *Center for Alternative Medicine
Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Harvard Medical School) has a
website which offers some access to research and some information for the general public.
Click on the name underlined above for access to the site.
A new site called: *Alternative Medicine Online offers a free
monthly electronic newsletter on a subscription basis, and a website loaded with
information about a variety of complementary and alternative therapies. The site offers
basic information, articles, interviews and a chat line. There is also a glossary of
complex medical terms which can be accessed for further information. To access the site,
or to sign up for the newsletter subscription, click on the name underlined above.
The Milbank Memorial Fund, an endowed national
foundation that supports nonpartisan analysis, study, research and communication on
significant issues in health policy, has recently published: *Enhancing the Accountability of Alternative
Medicine on the WWW. This study deals with the use of CAM (Complementary and
Alternative Medicine) in the U.S. today, cost and reimbursement issues, and evaluation of
the various therapies offered. To read the study, click on the name underlined above.
*Acupuncture, Homeopathy,
Herbs/Home Remedies and Environmental Medicine is a website which offers the variety
of approaches named in its title to good health. Anita McAllister, creator of the site,
links these modalities on the basis that each looks at the whole person -- has a holistic
approach to the individual -- rather than treating symptoms or parts of people. Click on
the name underlined above for access.
NOAH: New York Online Access to Health offers a
large collection of information on many topics in health and healthcare. One of these
collections focuses on alternative medicine. Called *Ask NOAH about: Alternative
(Complementary) Medicine this collection offers access to a wide range of topics in
the alternative healthcare arena. The collection draws heavily on other sources, but
organizes its material in a useful fashion. Click on the name underlined above for access.
About.com (formerly known as The Mining Co.)
has a collection of sites on *Alternative
Medicine which include access to many topics, such as: addictions, alternative
therapies, bodywork, holistic health, insurance plans, oriental/eastern medicine and a
whole variety of individual conditions/diseases. Their guides are always knowledgeable,
and offer access to FAQ's and e-mail responses to queries. Terri Ramacus is your guide to Alternative
Medicine; click on the name underlined above to access her collection. A second site
from About.com which also covers many of the standard alternative therapies is: *Healing. Your guide on
this site, Phylameana lila Desy, offers access to information on: acupuncture, breathwork,
dreamwork, homeopathy, meditation and many other healing concerns. Click on the name
underlined above for access to this site.
For education on these therapies visit www.naturalhealthcollege.com
Many of the specific healing techniques and practices described in the list below can
be accessed in these more inclusive links above with very "general" names.
Explore!
Specific Resources in Alternative Medicine
Links to topics below appear in this section; click on the name to
move directly to any topic:
Acupuncture, Oriental/Chinese Medicine and Shiatsu
Alexander Technique
Apitherapy
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic Medicine
Biofeedback
Breathwork
Cheirology
Chiropractic
Craniosacral Therapy
Feldenkrais Movement
Flower Remedies
Gerson Therapy
Herbs and Herbal Remedies
Homeopathy
Kinesiology
Kombucha Tea
Macrobiotics
Massage Therapy
Naprapathy
Natural Hygiene
Naturopathy
Osteopathy
Oxygen Therapy
Polarity Therapy
Reflexology
Reiki
Rolfing
Self-regulation, Self Help
Shark Cartilage
Spirituality and Meditation
Therapeutic Touch
Urine Therapy
How to Locate a Holistic Health Care Provider
Please Note: The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
Information on acupuncture, Oriental and Chinese
medicine, herbalogy and Qi Gong can be found here: *Acupuncture.com
Several sites offer explanations ; some are very brief,
while others offer extensive resources. For information (in English and also in Chinese)
on herbs and herbal treatments in general, choose the *Chinese Herb and Health Homepage, mounted
on a computer in Hong Kong.
The *Qigong
Association of America has been formed to bring this particular form of Chinese
medicine to North America. Their web site offers information on a variety of kinds of
Chinese Qigong (the skill of cultivating energy for particular healthful effects), as well
as a newsletter and study aids. Click on the name above to access this site.
Diti's
Qigong Page is a source of a wide variety of information about traditional Chinese
Qigong and Yan Xin Qigong. In addition, you can find here access to web pages throughout
the world which offer further information on related topics.
The *Toronto YanXin Qigong
Cultural Centre has a Qigong page on the web, as well as a
new home on Main Street, between Danforth and Gerrard. Their web page offers information
about booklets and videotapes in English and Chinese, among other Qigong products, links
to other Qigong pages, and testimonials from patients/clients. Click on the name
underlined above for access to this site.
Another Canadian source of information on Yan Xin Qigong
is *Dave Lo's Yan Xin Qigong Page
which provides information about Yan Xin Qigong activities and
sources in Vancouver and in British Columbia, in general. Learn about the Yan Xin Qigong
Cultivation Centre in Vancouver, its classes and group practice by clicking on the name
underlined above.
The *Quebec
Qigong Home Page , at Laval University, is also about Yan
Xin Qigong and is totally in English. It offers an introduction for beginners to Yan Xin
Qigong, and a brief biography of the master.
The *International Yan Xin Qigong
Institute in Michigan has a home page offering access to information about Yan Xin
Qigong and to addresses of IYXQA Local Chapter Group Practices and their schedules
throughout North America. Click on the underlined name for access to this information.
The *International Yan
Xin Qigong Association, which groups many of the other Yan Xin Qigong associations
mentioned on this page now has its own web site. You can find information about its
history, local chapters, conferences and research into its effectievness at this site.
Click on the name underlined above for access.
The *Qigong Institute in Menlo Park,
CA, is involved in promoting medical Qigong via education, research, and clinical studies,
in improving healthcare by integrating qigong and Western medicine, and in making
information on Qigong available to medical practitioners, scientists, the public, and
policy makers. Click on the name underlined above for access to their web site.
The *SSC Acupuncture Institute
is affiliated with the Shiatsu School of Canada (see below),
located in Toronto, ON. It is a private vocational school established in 1986 by Kaz and
Yasuko Kamiya, although the acupuncture programme began in 1996. The acupuncture programme
is a graduate level programme for shiatsu therapists, but a prerequisite programme in
acupuncture is also available for those without the necessary experience in shiatsu
(especially interesting to other healthcare professionals who may want to add acupuncture
to their treatment methods). Free information sessions are offered regularly for those who
want more contact before making a commitment.
Access information on shiatsu, the ancient
Japanese therapeutic art by clicking here: *Shiatsu. This resource is made
available by DoubleClicked Publications, who also offer a wonderfully comprehensive
collection of: *Other Wellness Resources
which includes information on acupuncture, ayurveda, bodywork, herbs, meditation,
spirituality and social activist groups which relate to health (such as Greenpeace and the
Sierra Club), to name only some of the topics covered.
The *European
Shiatsu School has its headquarters in Wiltshire, England, but offers courses in a
number of European countries. Shiatsu is both a form of physical manipulation and a
means towards the growth of body, mind and spirit, combining a finely tuned intuition,
understanding of oriental diagnosis, posture and breathing. The school offers
practitioner training, postgraduate training, teacher training and a variety of other
courses. Click on the name underlined above to learn more.
The *Shiatsu School of Canada
is located on College Street in Toronto, ON. It offers educational
programmes in shiatsu (at both the career level and the general interest level) and
graduate level courses in acupuncture (both Chinese and Japanese theories and techniques)
for shiatsu therapists. There is also a bookstore. Click on the name underlined above for
access to this site.
The *Taoist
Sanctuary of San Diego has established a web site for those with interests in:
taijiquan (tai chi chuan), Traditional Chinese Medicine, qigong (chi kung), Tuina (Chinese
medical massage) and Taoism. In addition to classes, seminars and retreats on these
topics, their web site has a great deal of information to offer. Access it by clicking on
the name underlined above.
Si la medecine traditionelle chinoise vous interesse, il
y a maintenant un site web quebecois qui vous expliquera le tout en francais! *Acupuncture et Medecine Chinoise au Quebec
vous offre tout ce que vous avez eu envie de savoir sur la
medecine traditionelle chinoise: l'acupuncture, l'utilisation de medicaments a base des
plantes, et la nutrition. Il y a un liste des Questions frequemment posees, et de
l'information sur l'Ordre des Acupuncteurs du Quebec qui est le seul organisme validant la
pratique legale de l'acupuncture au Quebec. Vous pouvez acceder au site web en cliquant
sur le nom souligne.
*L'Ecole
Franco-Chinoise d'Acupuncture et de Massages Chinois, a Paris, est une institution
educative dans le domaine de la medecine traditionelle chinoise. Tous les enseignements
sont dispenses par les professeurs chinois et francais qui suivent le programme de la
faculte de Pekin. Ce site web vous offre une initiation a la medecine traditionelle
chinoise. Cliquez sur le nom souligne pour acceder aux renseignements.
Alternative natural therapies for Alzheimer's disease --
using oriental medical therapeutics with a lengthy history -- is the subject of this web
page; click here: *Meditopia to access
a wealth of information about the treatment of this common affliction of the elderly.
The Chinese are not the only Oriental people to have
their own medical system. Korea, Japan and Viet Nam also have medical traditions passed
down by the ancestors of each country which we call, collectively, oriental medicine.
The web site of the *Association of Korean
Oriental Medicine explains all of this and offers details about the Korean tradition
in oriental medicine. Click on the underlined name for access in either English or Korean.
Looking for Natural Health Clinics in Canada? *Acupuncture Canada
claims to be what you need! They offer a toll-free telephone number and a list of natural
health clinics which is currently small, but which will, one hopes, grow quickly. Click on
the name to access their web site.
One of the largest, most interesting and most useful web
sites on acupuncture is that of the Hellenic Medical Acupuncture Association. Offering
access in both Greek and English, the *Medical
Acupuncture Web Page, maintained by Karanikiotes Charisios, M.D., Dip.Ac., has a great
variety of acupuncture information to offer. There is information on the "therapeutic
basics" of acupuncture, a web acupuncture journal, a collection of abstracts of
articles relating to the scientific basis of the effectiveness of acupuncture, and a
marvellous collection of links to acupuncture sites on the web. Click on the name above to
access this site, which runs on the web server of the Medical School at Aristotle
University of Thessaloniki.
The *British
Medical Acupuncture Society is an organization of medical doctors practising
acupuncture; it also has sections for dentists and veterinarians. The BMAS has a web site
that offers general information about acupuncture and the conditions it can be used to
treat. One can also use this site to locate an acupuncture practitioner in Great Britain
who is a member of the society. Click on the underlined name for access.
The *National
Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) was
established in the U.S. in 1982 to promote nationally recognized standards of competence
and safety in acupuncture and Oriental medicine through the certification of
practitioners. Their website offers explanations of the benefits of certification
programmes, details of their certification process, aand information about the states
(currently 32 of them, plus the District of Columbia) which require practitioners to be
licensed. Click on the name underlined above for access to this site.
The *American Association
of Oriental Medicine (AAOM) website offers professional support to members of the
profession of Oriental medicine practising in the U.S., and particularly to
acupuncturists. The site also offers a database which can be used to locate acupuncturists
practising throughout the U.S. Click on the underlined name above for access.
Looking for practitioners of Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM) in Toronto, or in Ontario? Look no further! A new page entitled: *How to Access Traditional
Chinese Medicine in Toronto will give you the help you
need. The homepage was created as a starting point for those who wish to access
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto as part of a Community Health project at the
University of Toronto. It features articles which explain TCM and its treatment
modalities, and a list of TCM practitioners throughout Ontario. There is also a small
collection of links to TCM web sites. Click on the name underlined above for access.
*Chinese
Medicine and Acupuncture in Canada is a site which
explains TCM in great detail, offering information about its history, basic theories and
how it they are used in treatment. There are chatrooms and forums -- opportunities for you
to talk to practitioners, students and patients around the world -- and links to other
good sites. There are lists of Canadian schools in TCM, information about how the practice
is currently regulated -- or not -- in various Canadian provinces and much, much more.
This site will be especially useful to Canadian users, but of interest as well to many
others. Click on the name underlined above for access to this site.
*Chun Do Sun Bup is a
Korean system of traditional healing which works through the body's vital energy (ki) to
heal body, mind and spirit. Their web site offers lots of information about the concept of
healing through vital energy, as well as scientific endorsements and testimonials. Click
on the name underlined above for access to this site.
*Chinesemedic.com:
A Layperson's Guide to Chinese Medicine is a website in Hong Kong maintained by
Shirley Cheung. Her site was created after she was successfully treated by a traditional
practitioner for an illness western doctors were unable to deal with in an effective
manner. She offers information about Chinese medicine, a message board and access to
hard-to-find Chinese herbs and tonics. Click on the name underlined above for access to
this site.
The *Complete
Guide To The Alexander Technique provides a systematic guide to all Alexander
Technique information and resources - both on and off the Internet. Basically, the
Alexander Technique is a system of physical education, offering relief from strain due to
maladjustment, and constant improvement in physical and mental health. It is often used by
people who want to escape tension and the pain of backache, sore necks and similar
trouble. It is popular among performers. Robert Rickover, the creator of this web site, is
a teacher of the Alexander Technique living in Lincoln, Nebraska. He also teaches
regularly in Toronto, Ontario. Click on the name underlined above for access to this site.
The *Alexander Technique
International web site is created by the World-wide Professional Organization for the
F. M. Alexander Technique. It offers a list of teachers of the technique, a listing of
books and videos, and a collection of articles on the technique. Click on the name
underlined above for access to the site.
The *Society
of Teachers of the Alexander Technique in the U.K. maintains an international register
of teachers in various countries, which you can access at their web site. Click on the
name underlined above for access to their site.
The *Westminster Alexander Centre in
central London, England, offers instruction in the Alexander Technique. They concentrate
on helping musicians, actors and dancers with musculoskeletal or stress-related complaints
re-learn the coordination between body and mind that will reduce or eliminate their
difficulties. Click on the name underlined above for access to this site.
The website of the *Alexander Technique Center of Washington, D.C.
offers lots of information. Marion Goldberg, the director, has written a brief article on
the way in which changing or stopping habits can improve our lives and how learning the
technique may be beneficial. There is a list of recommended reading, links to other sites
and information for Alexander teachers. Access the site by clicking on the name underlined
above.
*DIRECTION: A
Journal on the Alexander Technique has its own website. The site offers much more than
simple acess to the text of the journal. There is a library of articles, a message board,
links to other AT websites and an international directory of AT teachers and schools.
Click on the name underlined above for access to the site.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
*Bee
Healthy is the name of a company selling bee products; their web site, accessible
by clicking on the name underlined above, explains the therapeutic use of various bee
products. There is also a set of Hot Links to other apitherapy sites.
Want to buy bees for the practice of apitherapy? Contact
Anna Ferris, through her website, called: *Ferris! The site has links to
testimonials from people with MS to the effectiveness of apitherapy.
No fuss! No muss! No bother! Just a list of apitherapy
website links: *Apitherapy
from Dr. Bower's Complementary and Alternative Medicine Home Page. Click on the
name underlined above for access to the list.
*The Apitherapy
Reference Data Base is a remarkable collection of information about bees and
apitherapy from many different languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian,
Romanian) and countries. Its creator, Dr. Stefan Stangaciu, M.D., L.Ac., lives in Romania,
but reads and collects apitherapy information widely. There are collections of articles,
books, organizations and societies, and links to websites about bees. The database
includes reference to people related to apitherapy in many countries; the section on
Canada is surprisingly large! Access the databases by clicking on the name underlined
above, and prepare to "bee" amazed!
*Bee Venom Therapy is a brief
article by Glenn Rothfeld M.D., a clinical assistant professor at the Tufts University
School of Medicine, who also has extensive training and experience in Chinese herbal
medicine and acupuncture. In this article, he discusses the use of honey bee venom in
treating arthritis and other inflammatory and degenerative diseases. Access it by clicking
on the name underlined above.
*Honeybee
Health Products in Vermont, has lots of information to offer about apitherapy. They
strive to be the pre-eminent source for both educational materials and treatment supplies
for apitherapy; you can find both a FAQ and a collection of apitherapy links on their
site. Click on the name underlined above for access to this site.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
Aromatherapy is the art of using oils extracted from
aromatic plants to enhance health and beauty. A British commercial site called: Nature's
Gifts provides, in addition to the opportunity to purchase essential oils, a very good
explanation of aromatherapy and of the various ways in which the oils can be used; there
is also a very large list of books on the subject offered for sale. Click on the name: *Guide to Aromatherapy for further information.
A site called: *Ancient
Healing Art -- Scentsible Aromatherapy maintained by Karen Way, in Washington state
offers information about ways to use essential oils, and provides a chart showing the
effects of specific oils. If you want to know why and how to use aromatherapy, this is the
site for you! Click on the underlined name above for access.
*Bird's
Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy is an easy-to-use collection of information on essential
oils, their properties and uses. Click on the name underlined above if you want to know
about the properties of various essential oils and their effects on the body.
*AromaWeb has a
goal: to provide information and links to other resources useful to those interested in
essential oils and aromatherapy or those who have heard vaguely about aromatherapy and
want to learn what it's all about. It offers access to information for beginners, and
for those who want to know where to obtain supplies and how to use them. Books about
aromatherapy are listed/reviewed, recipes for for various beauty and hygiene items such as
lotions, astringents, bath salts, and oils are available, and suggestions are made for
combinations of oils to use for ailments or particular effects. The site is well
constructed and easy-to-use. Click on the name underlined above for access.
*Warren
Botanicals of Hawaii is a manufacturer of medicinal essential oils. Their web site is
very attractive, but be warned, in addition to providing you with a lot of information,
they are interested in selling you their product. If you access the Aromatherapy
Resources section of this site and continue by clicking on the Next link at the
bottom of each page, you can learn a lot about essential oils and their uses in health,
and you will read a great many testimonials for Warren Botanicals' products. If you have
the patience to go the whole way trhough this large site, you will eventually reach a page
with a large collection of links to aromatherapy links on the WWW which include forums,
chat groups, newsgroups, mailing lists and BBS. Click on the name underlined above to
access this site.
The *National
Association for Holistic Aromatherapy is interested in promoting and using essential
oils for health and healing purposes in the United States. Its main business is education
and it is not affiliated with any commercial interests. It offers a variety of levels of
membership, a course schedule, and a directory of practitioners. Its educational standards
are accessible through its website. Click on the name underlined above for more
information.
The Australian branch of the *International Federation of Aromatherapists has
a website which offers access to its journal, a library, related links and a list of
accredited schools in Australia. Click on the name underlined above for access to this
site.
*Amateur Aromatherapy
is a website created by Andy Barson, who lives in Stockport, England. He is a true
"amateur" (or "lover of") aromatherapy and indicates up front that he
has no commercial interests or liaisons. His site is a treasure-trove of aromatherapy
information and lore, both practical and enticing. Worth a read, even if you have little
interest in the subject! Click on the name underlined above for access to this site.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
A British author, Kris Morgan, has mounted a website
containing a brief text explaining some of the origins of ayurvedic medicine. *Ayurveda, meaning: the
science of longevity, was originally a Hindu medical system, but spread to the
Buddhists and then to other religious groups in the ancient world. The text available at
the site accessible by clicking on the underlined name is excerpted from a book by Morgan,
but the site is more immediately informative than commercial.
"With the wealth of research and information out there
concerning Ayurveda, sometimes finding the right rememdies can be overwhelming. After looking over the helpful
information or receiving a consultation, you will be well-suited to make the right product choice."
The *National
Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine (NIAM) is the largest resource of information on
Ayurveda in the United States. It was established in 1982 by Scott Gerson, M.D. who is the
only American medical doctor to hold degrees in both Ayurveda and conventional allopathic
medicine. Dr. Gerson's medical practice has combined Ayurveda and conventional medicine
for more than fifteen years. The goals of the NIAM include the provision of accurate and
authentic information about Ayurveda and research which will help establish the reasons
for its efficacy. Click on the name underlined above for access to the web site of the
NIAM.
The * Ayurvedic
Institute in Albuquerque, NM, hopes to be able to offer a complete program of
Ayurvedic study, similar in content to that taught in the traditional Ayurvedic colleges
in India. Currently available courses can be perused in the academic catalogue available
at their web site. Click on the name underlined above for access to information about the
institute.
*Ayurveda
- an important source of medicines is a website created by Friso Smit who is currently
doing a Ph.D. at the Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Netherlands. His
aim is to bring together scientists with a sincere interest in the scientific
investigation of traditional Ayurvedic medicine. The Resources and Links
sections are particularly rich. Click on the name underlined above for access to this
site.
In Ayurvedic medicine, apparently, gemstones have healing
properties. The *Gemstone
Therapy site offers access to limited information about how these stones are said to
work and to detailled information about how you can purchase gemstones with which to heal.
There are links to a few other gemstone therapy sites at the bottom of the page. Click on
the underlined name to access this information.
Not ostensibly having much to do with Ayurvedic
medicine, but very full of gemstone lore is a site called: *Crystals, Gems and Stones. The site
is, essentially, an extensive database of information on the healing properties of gems,
arranged in alphabetic order by the name of the stone. Originally written by Jacqueline M.
DeVries, the information at this site has been copied and presented, with permission, by
someone who writes in the first person, but doesn't identify her (or him)self.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
Biofeedback is a non-invasive form of treatment in which
a practitioner uses readings -- such as skin temperature, muscle tension and/or brainwave
function -- from your body to help you make certain changes in behaviour. The new
responses and behaviors can help to bring relief and improvement to a variety of
disorders. The *Biofeedback Certification
Institute of America was created to establish and maintain standards for practitioners
who use biofeedback and to certify those who meet these standards. The BCIA website offers
access to information about biofeedback and the certification process. Access it by
clicking on the name underlined above.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
TransformBreathing is a programme created by
people who believe that most of us do not breathe fully and porperly and that this can
effect our health. It is about repatterning the breath to produce an internal
environment that is conducive to optimal well being. Exercise and diet are important.
Without effective breathing, however, they are not enough to ensure health and well being.
A full open breath is the foundation to good health. Their web site, *The International Breath Institute explains
their philosophy, offers a FAQ and other information, tells about their seminars and
allows you to learn about Dr. Tom Goode, the creator of the programme. Click on the name
underlined above for access to this site.
*Breath-Directed
Tools offers information about the way in which breathing can become a mode of
reconnection and reintegration of the hurt self, thus promoting healing. The page is part
of a larger website on Innrer Healing & Transformation; click on the name
underlined above for access to information on breathwork.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
Everyone knows that the hands are sometimes used to read
fortunes. Fortune tellers are often "palmists", or readers of your palm. Now, a
web site called: Kenneth A.
Lagerstrom's Cheirology Center tells you all about
another, very different, diagnostic use of the hands, in health care. Cheirology is
the study or science of the hands, and many different disciplines look to the hands for
information about the person to whom the hands belong. In order to learn more about the
hand in health and diagnosis, click on the name underlined above.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
If resources in the field of chiropractic interest you,
try this link to the *Chiropractic
Page in Manitoba. The information resources at this site
are maintained by John Wiens, D.C., and are very complete. The page serves as a resource
for chiropractors, other health care practitioners, students and interested laypersons.
Another source of information about chiropractic, the
history of the discipline and education for practice, can be found at *CHIRO-WEB, a site created by Andrew
Bayuk, D.C., in Milford, CT.
The Canadian Chiropractic Association home page is
called: *Chiropractic in Canada
and contains links to both public and professional sites, each of
which is designed to meet the unique needs of a specific audience. The Canadian
Chiropractic InfoSite provides the general public with valuable information about
chiropractic healthcare, and the Canadian Chiropractic Professional Network serves
the needs of chiropractic students, staff and professionals. Access both by clicking on
the name underlined above. Vous pouvez acceder au page: La
Chiropratique au Canada de L'Association chiropratique
canadienne en pesant sur le nom francais souligne.
The *Student Canadian
Chiropractic Association has its own web site; click on
the name underlined in order to access this site.
Dr. Michael D. Beattie, in Waterloo, ON, maintains a web
site for the *Waterloo Chiropractic
Health Centre which has lots of information about
chiropractic care both in general and for specific conditions. There is also general
information about maintaining good health from a chiropractic perspective on this site.
Click on the name underlined above for access.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
The *Craniosacral
Therapy Association of North America is a new organization
offering services throughout Canada and the U.S. Craniosacral Therapy is a subtle and
profound healing form which assists the bodily intelligence (the body's knowing) on its
journey back to health. The cerebrospinal fluid is in tide-like motion. Craniosacral
therapists assist in facilitating change in areas of restriction, areas where the
tide-like motion is limited, confined, immobilized. ... Craniosacral Therapy finds its
roots in the science of osteopathy. Osteopathy is a system of the healing art based on a
theory that ailments and diseases in the body are caused as a result from pressure of
displaced bones on the nerves resulting in a loss of structural integrity. The CSTA/NA
website offers information about the discipline and its history, as well as services to
members and patients. A discussion list is also accessible though the site. For access,
click on the name underlined above.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an endorsement of its
claims.
Feldenkrais is a system of treatment for health problems
which involves movement or arrangement of bodily parts so as to improve functionality.
Developed by an Israeli engineer named Moshe Feldenkrais, the treatment can be taught to
groups or delivered by a Feldenkrais practitioner. For more information (in either English
or French) developed by a Quebecois practitioner, Phillippe Leblond, click here: *Feldenkrais.
Le Feldenkrais, c'est un travail avec le corps humain selon une perspective de l'ingenieur
systeme; cliquez sur le nom souligne pour savoir plus.
The North American Feldenkrais Guild maintains a
web site simply called the: *Feldenkrais
Method to explain and promote its work. They explain that: The Feldenkrais Method
is a form of somatic education that uses gentle movement and directed attention to improve
movement and enhance human functioning. Through this Method, you can increase your ease
and range of motion, improve your flexibility and coordination, and rediscover your innate
capacity for graceful, efficient movement. All of this, of course, contributes to
healthy, stress-free living. Learn more by clicking on the underlined name above.
Ralph Strauch is a Feldenkrais practitioner living in
California. His website: *Somatic Options
offers information about Feldenkrais, his private practice, his writing, and avoiding
stress and repetitive strain injuries (RSI) through Feldenkrais techniques. It also offers
links to other Feldenkrais sites on the Internet. Click on the name above to access Ralph
Strauch's site.
The *Feldenkrais
Method web pages from Jerry Larsen offer information on Feldenkrais Movement in
Spanish, French and German, in addition to English. There is a directory of practitioners
with extensive Canadian listings, and access to other Feldenkrais resources on the web.
Check it out by clicking on the name underlined above!
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
All illness is not merely physical, and our emotional
and mental well-being is very important. This simple fact has been recognized for many
centuries in folk remedies of many sorts. In the present century, Dr. Edward Bach, a
British physician and homeopath, concluded that many of his patients' ills were the result
of negative states of mind and mental disharmony and he developed a therapeutic system to
treat such states of mind with natural substances. His "flower remedies" are
still used today by those who believe in the healing power of flowers.
The *Flower
Essence Society of Nevada City, CA, is dedicated to the advancement of a new living
science of Nature, and the development of flower essence therapy as a profound journey of
soul transformation. It promotes plant research and empirical clinical research on the
therapeutic effects of flower essences; conducts training and certification programs for
active flower essence practitioners, as well as public classes and seminars throughout the
world; and provides a communication and referral network for those who are teaching,
researching, or practicing in the field of flower essence therapy. Click on the name
underlined above for access to their website.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
*The Gerson Therapy
is an intensive, nutrition-based and detoxifying medical treatment for cancer, heart
disease, diabetes and other chronic, degenerative diseases. It works closely with nature
to help the sick body to rid itself of disease through the supportive effects of simple
foods, juices, and non-toxic medication. The Gerson Institute, located in California,
maintains a web site which explains its therapy in great detail. The site offers access to
information about Gerson care provided at hospitals in Arizona and in Mexico; click on the
underlined name at the beginning of this paragraph for access. Articles available at this
site offer information about the originator of the therapy and its history, a biography of
Max Gerson, and lists of other related reading. News about training programmes and
conferences is also available.
There is also an official *Gerson Support Group with its own web site in
the United Kingdom. This site offers further information and bibliography on Gerson
Therapy, as well as access to Gerson care in the United Kingdom. Click on the underlined
name for access.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
Anyone interested in herbs and herbal remedies will want
to visit the web site of Herbal Hall. This site offers a discussion list for
professional herbalists, images of many herbs, book reviews, links to other WWW sites of
herbal interest and information about schools offering programmes in herbal medicine. For
information about the medicinal uses of herbs and plants, click here: *Herbal Hall.
The *HerbWeb is a
complex series of indexes to hyperlinks offering information on a very large collection of
herbs and their therapeutic or preventive properties. The index offers access to
information about commercial sources of these herbs and an extremely useful bibliography
of its sources of information.
A good place to begin if you have questions about herbal
medicine is with a list of FAQ (which stands for Frequently Asked Questions). Click
here to access the : *Medicinal
Herb FAQ.
The University of Washington Medicinal Herb Garden, in
Seattle, WA, is a marvellous resource for the student of herbal medicine and the botanist.
Click here to access the web site of the: *University of Washington Medicinal
Herb Garden. Access to images of the herbs by both their botanical and their common
names is a special feature of this site.
*Algy's
Herb Page is a marvellous resource which has recently moved and is currently under
re-construction. Many of the resources are still available, but full access now requires a
browser that can cope with Java applets. There is still a lot of excellent material here;
I am sure you will feel overwhelmed with the quantity and quality. You can approach herbs
as ornamental plants, as medicinal ingredients, as culinary items, and you can find a
collection of recipes for them. There are seed catalogues, and bulletin boards for herbal
discussions. This is truly a multi-faceted resource. Click on the underlined name above to
begin your explorations of this very rewarding site.
HerbNET claims to be "the most comprehensive
site on the Web for those seeking information on herbs, herb products and remedies, herb
publications . . . in fact everything herbal can be found here!" Although I can't
substantiate this claim to being the most comprehensive herbal site on the
web, I can certainly agree that it is a "full service" information site. They
offer a magazine, a calendar of herbal events, a wonderful collection of links to other
sites and to herbal discussion lists, a list of courses and lots of other odds and herbal
ends. Try it out by clicking here: *HerbNET
The Southwest School of Botanical Medicine maintains a
large collection of documents on the web which provide lots of information about herbs and
herbal medicines, their preparation and uses. They also sell books, videos and software
products of interest to the health care professional who uses herbs. Click here to access
the web site of the: *Southwest
School of Botanical Medicine in Albequerque, NM.
HerbsPlus offers a realtively new web site with a
growing list of alternative and complementary medicine providers, pharmacies, health food
stores, organic restaurants, alternative books, fitness providers and organizations. Be
warned that the directories are rudimentary at this point! We can watch and hope that they
grow rapidly. Also available is information about herbal treatments and some articles on
herbal and alternative topics. Click here: *HerbsPlus to
access this site.
Normally, I don't add sites that appear to be highly
commercial to this list; I am making an exception in the case of the Complete Guide to
Vitamins, Herbs and Supplements. Be warned, this site is HIGHLY commercial; they want
you to buy something! Be warned, as well, that this information is no more complete than
is that offered at many other herb sites, but on a subject as broad as this, what site
ever could offer COMPLETE information? And there IS lots of information here;
that's why I am offering this link. It is very difficult to find information on some herbs
and nutritional supplements; this page offers access to a discussion list, so you can ask
questions, should you want to do that, and it offers lots of articles, with the promise
that they will tell both sides of stories they choose to feature. Try it out; you may be
pleased with what you find here: click here for the *Complete Guide to Vitamins, Herbs and
Supplements
Another commercial site offering a great deal of
information about the products they have for sale is that of Austin Nutritional
Research in Austin, TX. Clicking below will give you access to their Herbs
page, but they also offer reference guides to Vitamins, Minerals, Amino
Acids, Nutrients, and other related topics. They have a catalogue from which
you can order nutritional supplements, as well, and there is easy access from any of their
pages to all of the others. Click here to access the *Herbs page of ANR.
The *Australasian
College of Herbal Studies in Lake Oswego, OR, offers a very attractive web site
through which you can take courses in herbalogy, read an online newsletter, purchase
videos or request a copy of their herbal shop catalogue. A faculty list shows tutors from
the U.S. as well as from Australia and New Zealand. Click on the underlined name above for
access.
The *Wild Rose College of
Natural Healing in Calgary, AB, is a center for both the
casual and the serious student to learn a broad range of therapies, techniques and natural
health concepts. The instruction is grounded in herbalism; founder of the college, Dr.
Terry Willard, is the author of many books about herbs and natural healing. He is
recognized as one of North America's leading clinical herbalists. He currently serves as
the President of the Canadian Association of Herbal Practitioners and is a full member of
the American Herbalists Guild. Descriptions of courses offered can be found on their web
site; click on the name underlined above for access.
A motley and very personal collection of links to
information about herbs is found at: *Henriette's
Herbal Homepage. Many of the links offered on Henriette's page are also listed above,
but there are computer archives of herbal documents and herbal FAQ's, as well. Henriette
offers links to other herbal sites and a great deal of knowledge and enthusiasm for her
subject. Click on the underlined name, above, for access to this site.
The information at the *Gypsy Folk Medicine web site isn't
exclusively herbal, but it uses herbs extensively in its various remedies, so I have
included it in this section of the resource. Here you will find a list of ailments and a
collection of directions for mixing Gypsy remedies to correct each of them.
*GreyWing's Herbal is truly a
beautiful site! It is lovely to look at because it uses colourful illustrations, often
from pre-Raphaelite paintings, on soothingly dark backgrounds. Great care has been taken
in choosing the graphic elements of this site which is part of a larger collection of
Wiccan and pagan resources on the web. The "Herbs and Herb Lore" section of this
resource begins with a list of explanations of herbal preparation terms such as: decoctions,
extracts, infusions; many more appear in the list. Each month, a particular
herb from a New England Wiccan garden is featured and its many names, medicinal uses and
lore are set out in great detail; earlier articles are archived for consultation. A brief
bibliography offers access to reading about herbs and their uses. Click on the name
underlined above for access to this eye-soothing site.
Interested in books about herbs and herbal medicine?
Then a visit to Jonathan Treasure's site *The
Herbal Bookworm is a must! About it, the author says: This is simply a page
of medicinal herbal book and software reviews written mostly for herb folk and all written
by me. Some of the reviews have been published elsewhere, new ones will be added regularly.
Some reviews are very long; others, quite brief. If you are looking for information about
what someone else thinks of a book you may be thinking of buying, look here first.
The British have done it again! A wonderfully diverse
web site focussing on herbs has been created by the *Herb Society (UK). Here you will
find historical material on herb gardens in a 9th century Swiss monastery, practical
information about growing herbs under difficult conditions, both historical and
contemporary accounts of herbs in your salad, recipes, folklore and more. There is an
extensive collection of links to the best herbal sites they know, too. Click on the name
underlined above for access.
*Hena's
Herb Garden offers a small, but growing, collection of herbs and provides information
on their medicinal value, their "magical" uses and their folk history. Click on
the name above for access.
If you want to know more about environmental health,
nutrition and Chinese herbology, perhaps the *Rocky
Mountain Herbal Institute in Hot Springs, MT, has an onsite or distance learning
programme suited to your needs. Their web site offers to help you learn specific ways
to improve quality in herbal practice, to promote common sense in using herbs and herbal
formulas, and to protect your right to practice as an herbalist. They have courses and
training programmes, a FAQ on Chinese herbal sciences and they offer essays, reference
information, quizzes, clinical case studies, and reading lists on herbal health care and
other health topics. Click on the name underlined above for access to this site.
For answers to questions you didn't even know you had
about the immensely popular St. John's wort, try the new *St. John's Wort FAQ. This site
focuses mainly on use of the herb as an antidepressant, but mentions anti-cancer
properties, as well. Click on the underlined name for access to this site.
The *Herb Society
of America is dedicated to promoting the knowledge, use and delight of herbs through
educational programs, research, and sharing the experience of its members with the
community. Among the many interesting features of this site are its seed exchange and
speakers' registry. Looking for an herb you can't find locally or for a speaker at your
next meeting? Contact the Herb Society; you may find them helpful. Click on the name
underlined above for access to their website.
The firm of Beaufour Ipsen International sponsors a
website called: *Longevity which is mainly
about the effects of ginko biloba on aging. It offers articles and access to
published research in scientific journals on the efficacy of ginko biloba in
combatting the effects of aging. Click on the name underlined above for access to this
website.
A site called: *Preventing and Ending
Pregnancy provides information about herbal contraception, herbs to encourage
menstruation and using herbs to terminate pregnancy. The author of these pages uses the
pseudonym: Sister Zeus and includes testimonials from other unknown women
(identified by first names only) to the efficacy of the herbs or procedures she describes.
There is a bibliography of "studies" or articles, but most come from journals
you will have difficulty finding, or books published by extremely small presses.
Disclaimers and cautionary notes abound on this site. Like most information about the
efficacy of herbal medicines, this belongs to the realm of "common wisdom"
rather than scientific studies. Click on the name underlined above for access to this
site.
*Linpharma:
Herbal Remedies Information Site offers access to information about medicinal uses of
herbs for common conditions. There is also a section on preparation of herbal remedies.
Click on the name underlined above for access to this site.
*Herbs and Aromas
is a page devoted to the knowledge of Medicinal Plants and Herbs. It explains how to use
them or their extracts and essential oils to flavor oils, make unguents and balms,
perfumes and cosmetics. There is also a large list of links on this website to others
which offer information about a wide range of herbal topics. Click on the name underlined
above for access to the site.
The *Herb Research
Foundation in Boulder, CO, is dedicated to responsible informed self-care with
medicinal plants. They publish two journals: HerbalGram, and Herbs for
Health -- which you can receive by becoming a member -- maintain a large library,
sponsor research into herbal remedies and disseminate it. Among the services they provide
are information packages on specific herbs and research customized to your needs. Click on
the name underlined above for access to this site.
There is a *Herbal
Q&A document from Nutrition Science News which answers general questions
such as: Do herbs really work? and Why aren't herbs labeled as to what they do
and what conditions they treat?. The author of the document is Donald J. Brown, N.D.,
a faculty member of Bastyr University of Natural Health Sciences, in Seattle, WA. Brown is
the founder of Natural Products Research Consultants, which is dedicated to furthering
education and research on natural medicine. Click on the name underlined above for access
to the FAQ document.
About.com (formerly known as The Mining Co.)
has a collection of links and information on herbs and herbal lore called: *Herbs For Health.
A variety of interesting topics related to herbs is presented by Juli Kight, your guide to
this subject: American Indian herbalism, aromatherapy, consumer safety, Chinese herbalism,
ethnobotany, herbs for specific conditions, and so on. There is even a "Skeptic's
Corner"! Click on the name underlined above for access to this site.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
Le *Centre de
Techniques Homeopathiques , situe a Montreal, offre la
formation professionelle en homeopathie. Ce site web offre aussi des renseignements sur le
sujet, un magasin ou on peut acheter des livres et des remedes homeopathiques, et une
horaire pour des seminaires a venir. An abbreviated version of some of this information is
also available in English. Pesez sur le nom souligne pour acceder a ce site.
The *National
Center for Homeopathy, in Alexandria, VA, is attempting to promote health through
homeopathy: By providing general education to the public about homeopathy, and specific
education to homeopaths, we help to make homeopathy available throughout the United
States. They offer help in finding a homeopath and a list of homeopathic resources.
Click on the name underlined above for access to this site.
The * British
Institute of Homoeopathy, Canada now offers courses
leading to qualifications in homeopathic medicine, homeopathic pharmacy and homeopathic
veterinary medicine through Centennial College in Toronto, ON. The British Institute of
Homeopathy is the largest and one of the more respected centres of homeopathic studies in
the world. The Institute is dedicated to the development of classical and modern
homeopathy through internationally recognised teachers and research, based on the
principles of medicine established by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the father of homeopathy. For
information about Canadian courses, scholarships and instruction, click on the name
underlined above.
The Foundation for Homoeopathic Research and the
Sanjivak Homoeopathic Center present *Homeopathy ... the 21st Century
Medicine. This is the first Homoeopathy web-site from India offering useful
information for lay-people and professionals. There are FAQs about homeopathy, information
about courses of study (in Bombay and in London), and a newsletter on this site. You can
read articles and consult with Dr. Rajesh Shah by e-mail. Click on the name underlined
above for access to this site.
The *Alternative Home Medicine Chest
is a list of herbal and homeopathic remedies provided by IVI Publishing's onhealth site. The list
contains herbs, oils, and homeopathic medications which can usually be found at health
food stores or specialized pharmacies. Information is provided on the uses and preparation
of each item in the alternative medicine cabinet list; just click on the name. There is
also a corresponding *Conventional
Home Medicine Chest, as well. Click on any of the underlined names for access to
information.
The *Toronto
School of Homeopathic Medicine , located in the Yorkville
neighbourhood of downtown Toronto, offers instruction in classical homeopathy and has a
beautifully designed and informative website. Full of information about the discipline,
the school, its faculty and what you can expect from homeopathy, this site is worth a
visit! Access it by clicking on the name underlined above.
For more information, see the Homeopaths links in the Disciplines & Education
section of this resource.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
*Health
Kinesiology UK is a website about a holistic therapy which uses muscle testing to
restore the balance the body needs to return to optimum health. HK was invented by Dr.
Jimmy Scott who currently lives in Canada; he has developed a powerful system which looks
at people as a whole taking into account their psychological state, their environment, the
needs of the physical body and also the interplay of subtle bodies and chakras. The site
offers information for those who wish to learn about the new therapy and for
practitioners. There is also a clickable map which will tell you where you can find a
practitioner, if you live in the U.K.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
Kombucha Tea is a popular health promoting beverage
which involves the kombucha mushroom and fermented tea. TheKombucha Home Page
offers access to a great many web sites which, collectively, provide information on its
history, its rise to current popularity, and health benefits. You can also find out how to
make your own, or where to buy Kombucha Tea from this page; click here to access the: *Kombucha Home Page.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
The discipline of Macrobiotics is about more than
just diet. It involves changing or managing your diet for spiritual and healthful ends.
Learn more about macrobiotics from Fred Pulver who has studied it throughout his life by
clicking here: *Carbondale Center for
Macrobiotic Studies.
*Macrobiotics
On-line is another web site which explains the macrobiotic approach to life and to
diet extremely well. The macrobiotic diet excludes meat entirely and concentrates heavily
on whole grain cereals, but macrobiotics is not, strictly speaking, merely about diet.
Click on the underlined name above to learn more about this ancient and healthful approach
to life.
For more Macrobiotics sites, see the *Vegetarian links in
the *Wellness section of
this resource.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
Massage Therapy
* Massage
Magazine is a regular printed publication offering articles on massage techniques and
on the mind/body connection, profiles of therapists and leaders in the profession and lots
of information about trends and developments in a whole array of complementary medical
practices. The website for the magazine offers a peek at a few of the articles from the
most recent issue, a summary list of features in previous issues and the opportunity to
subscribe to the print publication. Click on the underlined name above for access to this
site.
The U.S. *National
Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork located in McLean, VA, is a
voluntary body certifying professional massage therapists and bodyworkers on behalf of the
profession for the benefit of employers, consumers and practitioners. At their website,
you can learn about the certification process, access consumer information, find
practitioners, and if you are a therapist, you can access information about continuing
education opportunities. Click on the underlined name for access.
*Pfrimmer Deep Muscle
Therapy is a massage technique devised by Therese Pfrimmer in rural Ontario in the
late-1940's. Known both as Canadian massage and as deep muscle therapy,
Pfrimmer's technique has been credited with remarkable results in some paralysed patients.
It is taught today at the *Pennsylvania School of Muscle
Therapy in Wayne, PA, and at the Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics, in
Alexandria, IN. Click on either of the underlined names for access to more information.
*L'Academie
de massage scientifique , a Drummondville et a Hull (QC),
offre des cours, des stages en cliniques et un service de mise en contact avec l'employeur
pour tous ses etudiants. Ils vous aident a contacter le marche du travail comme
travailleur autonome en soin de sante a domicile, ou en collaboration avec d'autres
practiciens en centre therapeutique, clinique multidisciplinaire, ou autres endroits
divers. The web site of the *Academy
of Scientific Massage also has an English version. Click
on the underlined names above for access to this site in the language of your choice.
The *Massage
Network has a website offering information about the
bewildering variety of types of massage available. If you have ever wondered what Swedish
massage is, and how it is different from Esalen massage, or Thai massage,
try consulting the Types of Massage information available at this site. There is a
useful list of questions to ask a massage therapist on your first visit. You can also
search for a massage therapist located in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, the United
Kingdom or the United States on this site. Click on the name underlined above for access
to this site.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
Naprapathy
Naprapathy is a treatment method which
concentrates on studying, treating and preventing locomotor disorders. A page from Finland
called: * What is
Naprapathy, by Petteri Koski, D.N., explains diagnosis and treatment provided by a
Naprapath, and briefly describes the education available in Sweden. Click on the name
underlined above for access to this site.
Dr. Anthony Palumbo, D.N. (graduated from the Chicago
National College of Naprapathy) has established a website which explains his discipline.
The first naprapath -- Oakley Smith -- was trained as a chiropractor and naprapathy is
still a manipulative therapy. But naprapathy identifies the cause of a condition as a
"disturbance" in the connective tissue that comes in contact with the spinal
nerves and focusses on the connective tissue, rather than on the spine. For more
information, click here: *Naprapathy: The Effective
Alternative.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims
Natural Hygiene
The * American Natural
Hygiene Society, a membership organization promoting the idea and practice of natural
hygiene, claims to be the largest vegetarian organization in the United States. Click on
the name underlined above for access to a site which offers information about natural
hygiene and support for members of the ANHS.
*Natural Hygiene Online, created
by Tasha (who describes herself as a "Life Scientist"), is a site
spreading the "good news" of Natural Hygiene. It is based on the belief that: simple
changes in lifestyle can change your attitude and your health. ... Natural Hygiene
recognizes the unity of all life and holds that physical, mental, and emotional health are
inseparably linked; and that personal health, environmental health, and community health
are parts of a whole. Natural Hygiene teaches that the best way to achieve optimal health
is right living - developing self esteem and a positive attitude towards life; eating
fresh, whole, natural foods; exercising regularly; getting plenty of rest, sleep, fresh
air, and sunshine; learning to handle stress; and avoiding all negative influences of
life. If these ideas interest you, click on the name underlined above and learn more.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
A very comprehensive site on naturopathic medicine in
general (including education of practitioners), and its practice in the U.S. and Canada,
is available; click here to access the web site of the *American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
The AANP provides a database which will help you to locate a naturopathic physician in
your area via this page!
The AANP also offers a service to keep the world
up-to-date on what's happening in the field of natural healing/alternative medicine. Click
here: *NaturMedia to access the
AANP's Public Affairs and Media Liaison web site.
The *Canadian
Naturopathic Association is a not-for-profit professional
association representing the interests of naturopathic doctors and promoting naturopathic
medicine throughout Canada. Its membership consists of naturopathic doctors, naturopathic
medical students, suppliers of natural remedies for professional use, and the provincial
naturopathic associations. Click on the name underlined above for access to this site.
Another, also very comprehensive, site for information
on naturopathic medicine and its philosophy -- with opportunity to locate practitioners --
is available; click here to access the: *Naturopathic
Medicine Network.
*Get Well
-- Natural Health Advice for You and Your Family is a web site for alternative
medicine created by Australian Naturopaths. The site features: books on natural medicine,
an offer of "personal" naturopathic advice (by e-mail), herbal medicine and
recipes for healthy eating. Information about education for naturopathic practice in
Australia is also included. Click above on the underlined name for access to this site.
The *Canadian
Naturopathic Foundation (formerly the: Canadian
Naturopathic Education and Research Society) provides financial aid to students in
naturopathic studies and funds research into natural medicine. Their web site offers
information about membership and approved educational institutions in North America. You
can subscribe to their e-mail newsletter, read articles of interest, access other
naturopathic web sites and, eventually, visit their library and bookstore. Click on the
underlined name for access.
The BCNA, a professional association for naturopathic
doctors in British Columbia, has a web site: *Naturopathic
Medicine . The association offers articles about
naturopathy through its web site, health news with a BC focus and access to information
about naturopathic education. The association also provides patient referrals to
naturopathic doctors throughout the province. Click on the name for access.
. The *Canadian College of
Naturopathic Medicine which is located in Toronto offers
Canada's only recognized four-year, full-time program in naturopathic medicine. Graduates
receive a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.) diploma. CCNM began to operate as The
Ontario College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1978. Their web site offers information about
the school and its curriculum, and about the history and philosophy of Naturopathy. Click
on the name underlined above for access to this site.
. The *Council on
Naturopathic Medical Education is the body recognized by the U.S. Secretary of
Education as the national accrediting agency for programs leading to the Doctor of
Naturopathic Medicine (N.D. or N.M.D.) degree. It ensures the high quality of naturopathic
medical education in accredited schools in the United States and Canada through a
voluntary accreditation process. There is a FAQ at this site answering questions about
accreditation and lists of North American schools already accredited, and pending. Click
on the name above for access to this site.
*Natural Medicine
Online is described as an "interactive physician's guide to clinical research
that brings together the most respected names in the field of natural medicine." It
is the electronic continuation of the Natural Medicine Journal; it has articles on
research in natural medicine, therapeutics and clinical commentaries. You can register to
be alerted of new information in the field. The site is sponsored by PhytoPharmica,
a manufacturer of natural medicines, nutritional supplements and herbal extracts.Click on
the name underlined above for access.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
A page of links to WWW resources on osteopathic medicine
is being developed by Barrie Oldham, D.O., in the U.K. Click here to access the *Osteopathic Medicine International WWW Resource Page
in the U.K.
A newly designed site replaces one originally created by
and for osteopathic student physicians at the UMDNJ and incorporates their OsteoSource
collection. Osteopathic.com will answer all your questions about osteopathic
medicine, and if you are considering osteopathy as a career, you may have a great many!
There are resources here for students, D.O.'s, and the public. Click here to access the *Osteopathic.Com - The Osteopathic Medicine Resource
website.
Want to learn more about osteopathic manipulative
treatment? where osteopathy came from in the first place, or who Andrew Taylor Still was?
You can do all of this, and more, at the web site of the American Association of Colleges
of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM); click here: *AACOM to
access comprehensive information on osteopathy in North America.
The *Osteopathic Health
& Wellness Institute in Springfield, PA, is both a patient care and an educational
centre. The centre offers courses in manipulative therapy and in osteopathic manipulation;
its website explains these terms and offers more information on the school and on
osteopathic medicine. Click on the name underlined above for access to this site.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
Oxygen therapy is a term which covers a range of
methods of introducing oxygen into the body as part of a health or therapeutic regimen.
Based on the idea that disease states are caused by a lack of oxygen at the cellular
level, the oxygen therapies aim to get more oxygen into your body than you get through
normal breathing and thereby to promote health and healing. Click here to explore these
ideas and therapies: *Oxygen and Ozone
Therapies Area. In addition to published references on the therapies involved, you can
find a list of doctors in Canada and the U.S. using the therapies.
Because oxygen therapy is controversial, *Sumeria, a web collection of resources
for exploring alternative ideas in health, science, and spirituality, has a whole section
of information on *Oxygen Therapies.
There is a link to an article outlining the results of some Canadian studies of oxygen
therapy, and a whole collection of links to the work of Aura Research, an American company
involved in developing oxygen-based skin care technologies and products. Click on the
names underlined above to acces this material.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
*Sumeria,
a collection of information on alternative health and holistic therapies, offers
information about APTA and *Polarity Therapy. Click
on the underlined name for access to this site.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
Reflexology is an ancient healing art -- both holistic
and drug-less -- in which massage of the feet, where many sensitive nerve endings reside,
is said to stimulate the natural healing capacity of the body. Click here to access the: *U.K. Reflexology Link Page.
In addition to helping to locate reflexologists in the United Kingdom, this page offers
information which explains the theory and practice of the discipline.
Virginia Sevilla practices reflexology in Richmond, BC
and has a web page which explains what reflexology is all about and where it came from
(its history). There is a document with questions and answers about reflexology, and
information about training for practice and certification in Canada. Click here to access
Virginia Sevilla's *Sun
Gem Reflexology page.
Kevin and Barbara Kunz, in Albuquerque, NM, have a web
site called: *Reflexology
Research. Here you can access their journal: Reflexions, the Journal of Reflexology
Research; you can find definitions, history, and a summary of U.S. legislation
relating to the discipline. They have also compiled a list of published studies of
reflexology. Click on the underlined name for access.
The *Home of
Reflexology is a British web site offering web access to a great many international
organizations dealing with the discipline. The site is currently under construction and
not much else appears yet. Worth watching for developments! Click on the underlined name
for access.
The *Association
of Reflexologists was founded in Britain in 1984 as an independent organisation not
affiliated to any particular training school. Its aims are to provide support for its
members, maintain high standards of practice and to promote reflexology to the public. Its
web site offers information on the healing art of reflexology, advice on training and
practice, and a list of accredited courses in the United Kingdom.
The *International
Academy of Advanced Reflexology in Easton, PA, has a web site which explains reflexology
as a complementary, biological health service through which an exercise pressure is
applied to reflex areas formed by 7,200 nerve endings in each hand and each foot,
encouraging improved instruction to each and every gland, organ and part of the body, thus
persuading the body to biologically correct, strengthen and reinforce itself. Classroom
instruction is offered, as well as books on reflexology. Click on the name underlined
above for more information.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims
Reiki (pronounced: ray - kee) is an
ancient spirituality which is said to enhance healing. Click here for access to more
information on : *Reiki
Healing Energy.
More information on reiki and how it can be used
in the healing process can be obtained from the Center for Reiki Training, in Southfield,
MI. This site has been redesigned recently and is now a massive collection of Reiki
knowledge and resources for training: a FAQ covers a great variety of questions; there is
a section on the purpose and philosophy of reiki; there is a course schedule and a
selection of tools and resources. Click here to access the web site of the: *Center for Reiki Training.
Another Reiki page with lots of information laid out
simply in helpful FAQ's can be found here: *Welcome to
the healing energy of Reiki!.
The *Reiki UK
Pages are intended to serve the needs of practitioners and those looking for
information about Reiki living in the United Kingdom, but they are very good pages, and
there is no need for them to be limited to those living in the U.K. There is an especially
good collection of links to other Reiki pages at this web site. Click on the name
underlined above for access.
An organization called PaRama, promotes a number of
eclectic philosophies related to health and personal psychology at its website, called:
the *School of Philosophy and Life Sciences.
Among other things, they offer a very detailled and useful *Reiki page. Click on either of the underlined
names for access.
David Herron has created a very interesting reiki
page which offers information not only about the ethical principles of the discipline and
a discussion of whether to charge for treatment, but has also a section on choosing a
practitioner. Click here to access David Herron's *Reiki Pages.
Looking for a Canadian Reiki Master? Stephanie
Robinson lives in Alberta and may be just the one you want; she has an interconnected
series of pages on reiki which can be accessed by clicking on the following name: *Stephanie Robinson's Home Page.
The *Traditional
Japanese Reiki page comes from the Traditional Japanese
Reiki Association of Edmonton, AB, and represents a close reconstruction of the original
teachings of Mikao Usui (1865-1926). The teachers who first brought Reiki to North America
and adapted it to a largely Christian culture learned from this man. A very informative
history page is available at this site, as well as a complete description of the system,
its ethics and its four levels of training for practice. Click on the name underlined
above for access to this site.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
The European Rolfing Association has a website (in
several languages) which explains the work of the biochemist Ida Rolf (1896 - 1979) --
from the 1940's through the 1970's -- to develop a body work method that she called
"Structural Integration". In what we know today as "rolfing", one
learns that there is a pattern, an order, in human bodies, and that the pattern is a basic
factor in well-being or its lack. Rolfing involves both restructuring and movement
education. *Rolfing in Europe offers an
introduction to the concepts and training involved in "rolfing"; there are
articles and contact points in various European countries, too, along with a list of
workshops in Europe for neophytes and initiates. Click on the name underlined above to
access this web site.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
The Life Sciences Institute of Mind-Body Health
in Topeka, KS, is a group of health professionals who believe that, through techniques
such as biofeedback, visualization and imagery, we have the capacity to regulate our
physiology to a far greater extent than previously believed. External agents such as
medication, surgery and exercise regimens may not be the only way of treating disease;
psychophysiologic self-regulation offers another tool to be used in the struggle to regain
health. At their web site, you can learn more about the various procedures they use with
particular diseases. Click here: *Self-Regulation
of Body and Mind to explore what they have to say about their work.
Self help plays an important part in healing. *Loving Life is a California organization offering
research and teaching in touch healing. Their web site offers self help information and
resources for stress and pain management, dealing particularly with office and computer
stress, tendonitis, CTS and RSI. Click on the name underlined above to access this web
site.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims
There has been a lot of interest in shark cartilage
recently, for the treatment of many chronic and life threatening disorders. This
information, from a California company known as Real Life is included because many
people with health concerns are interested in the claims that this product may be of
benefit to them. Judge for yourself by accessing the *Shark Cartilage Information Exchange here.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
The *Radiant
Living: Virtual Clinic and Infocentre in Hull, QC, is a
site which offers a variety of alternative treatments for a variety of conditions. Created
by a nuritionist and an iridologist, the therapeutic modalities offered range from
nutrition and herbs to energy balancing. Although the site is hard to categorize, I have
included it under the Spirituality heading in this list because of the strong sense
of spirituality which infuses much of the presentation of the material offered at this
site. The page is dedicated to the spiritual master: Adi Da Tat Sundaram Samraj, and there
is a link to a site providing more information about his teachings. Click on the name
underlined above for access to the Radiant Living site.
The *Trinity
Project, its creators say: is about finding and studying the Truth as it exists,
regardless of our perceptions or beliefs. The central focus of this scientific
investigation evolved from an original project which intended the use of motion induced
vertigo and euphoric states as an alternative for drug therapy. During the initial testing
many readily observable events occurred that could only be referred to as Spiritual
Healing occurrences. The Trinity Project involves use of a "passive motion
table" which provides gentle rocking and slow rotation to produce a
"balancing" of the body, bringing science and the spirit together into an
alternative healing technique. For more information, click on the name underlined above.
Independent research and open discussion in English on
transcendental meditation (TM) and related programmes associated with the Maharishi Mahesh
Yogi is published and can be accessed at: *Trancenet.
The journal Trancenet is accessible at this site. Also associated with the
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is a site in New Zealand offering information on Transcendental Meditation as Taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi;
click on the name to access the site.
Want to learn all about Transcendental Meditation and
Yogic Flying from the Maharishi's own website? Click here: * Transcendental
Meditation: the Website of Bliss and Enlightenment, to access a list of weblinks and
programmes which offer instruction. A collection of scientific studies on the health
benefits of transcendental meditation compiled by faculty at the Maharishi International
University is also accessible; click here to access the: *TM Research Home Page.
The Kundalini Resource Center in Norway is mirrored at
several sites in the U.S. Information on the Kundalini Awakening and its relationship to
health and well-being is available at this site; click here to access the *Kundalini Resource Center.
Yoga science is an Indian tradition of meditation for the
betterment -- both physical and mental -- of the practitioner. The *Yoga Institute of Washington, in Washington, DC,
offers courses and publications, as well as free introductory materials and e-mail contact
to anyone wanting to learn more about yoga. Click on the underlined name above in order to
access this site.
The Shambhala tradition of Tibetan Buddhism
offers a worldwide network of Meditation Centers providing instruction, classes and
programmes in which you can learn the non-religious application of meditation in everyday
life. Click here: *Shambhala to access information
about this route to a more enlightened society and a better individual life.
Voulez-vous savoir plus de la meditation pour le nouvel
age? Les livres de l'auteur, Benjamin Creme, vous manifestera tout! Le site web du Reseau
Tara Canada (Quebec): *La meditation de
transmission vous introduira a cette oeuvre. Pesez sur le
nom souligne pour en savoir plus.
The *National
Federation of Spiritual Healers is the principal organisation for spiritual healing in
the United Kingdom, with more than 6,500 members working individually and in Centres
throughout the country. Healing is the channelling of subtle energies through the
healer to the patient. It re-energises and relaxes the patients to enable their own
natural resources to deal with illness or injury in the best possible way. By directing
energy, usually through the hands, the healer seeks to supplement the depleted energy of
the recipient, dealing with stress at whatever level it exists and releasing the body's
own recuperative abilities to deal with the problem in the most effective way for that
individual.
This site offers access to courses in Britain and overseas, help to locate healers,
news and many other features. Click on the name underlined above for access to this site.
See, also, Therapeutic touch sites directly below.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
Healing or Therapeutic touch is a kind of
alternative therapy believed to involve the use of the human energy field. Practitioners
claim that body, mind, emotion and spirit are touched through this therapeutic process,
and each individual is empowered to participate fully in his or her healing journey.
The website of *Healing Touch International
offers an explanation of healing touch, information about classes and workshops (offered
by the *Colorado Center for Healing Touch), and
access to the website of *Healing Touch
Canada, Inc. , which runs its own center in North York, ON,
and offers classes. Access these sites for further information by clicking on the
underlined names.
The controversy over the efficacy of Therapeutic Touch
is captured by the website of Eric Krieg: *Therapeutic
Touch: Is it Valid?. Krieg is an electrical engineer, paranormal investigator, and
founding member of PhACT (Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking). His website
lists others which support or challenge the practice and thus, brings together a great
quantity of information on the topic. Click on the name underlined above for access.
Even the U.S. military has studied Therapeutic Touch!
For information, access the website: *The Pentagon's "Healing
Hands", by Jon Elliston. In 1994, the military gave the University of Alabama at
Birmingham $355,225.00 to design a study to examine the effects of therapeutic touch on
burn victims. Does that much money produce certainty? Read the report on this website and
see ...
*Therapeutic Touch: Healing Therapy
or Hoax? is an essay published on the web by the OCRT
(Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance) which hopes to make a contribution in the
controversy over therapeutic touch by examining the evidence and making a reasoned
judgement. Whether they determine the right answer makes little difference, because they
bring together a lot of evidence for you to examine. Access and read the essay by clicking
on the name underlined above.
The *Therapeutic Touch Network (Ontario)
promotes the practice and acceptance of Therapeutic Touch as
developed by Dolores Krieger and Dora Kunz in the early 1970's. Their website offers
access to teachers, practitioners and practice groups across Ontario. You will also find
information about the organization and the practice itself by clicking on the name
underlined above.
The *Barbara
Brennan School of Healing is an educational institution dedicated to the exploration
and enrichment of Brennan Healing Science, a specialized form of holistic health care,
sometimes referred to as Hands of Light Healing. Training includes body psychotherapy,
psychological process, deep self-introspection, High Sense Perception, the integration of
the creative arts with the healing spirit, and the development of professional presence.
Meditation, channeling, and personalized spiritual practices, in which all religious
persuasions are welcome, complete the full spectrum of the healing curriculum. Much more
information about the school, its classes and its founder are available on the website.
Access it by clicking on the name underlined above.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
Urine therapy means using (your own) urine externally or
internally as a way to promote or maintain your health. If urine is ingested and/or
rubbed into the skin, it purifies blood and tissues, provides useful nutrients and sends
the body a signal about what is in or out of balance. Furthermore, urine therapy has
proven helpful in a great number of diseases, ranging from a simple cold and a throatache,
to tuberculosis and asthma, from minor skin problems such as itching, to more serious skin
diseases such as eczema, psoriasis and even skin cancer. Former priminister of India Mr.
Morarji Desai publicly admitted that he did it and it was a very useful therapy. He lived
a very long and active life.
The inclusion of a site in this list of resources is not an
endorsement of its claims.
Access to information about the locations of some practitioners of the various
alternative medicine specialties in the United States is now available on the WWW.
You could try looking at the membership list of the International
Society of New Age Professionals if you are seeking a holistic health care provider.
Their affiliates offer a variety of new age health care services; click here for access to
ISNAP's: *Directory of members.
*The Share Guide
is a holistic health journal and directory of professionals and events of interest in
related areas. It is published quarterly in California; selected articles from the
publication are available at their web site, and the directory can be consulted, via the
web, for information about the locations of California holistic health practitioners.
*AltHealth
Search describes itself as "a referral service and resource center for
alternative medicine". Its purpose is to help locate alternative health practitioners
in the United States, and it claims to have 173,000 listings in its database. You can
search by practitioner name -- if you know it -- and by disciplines, city names and zip
codes, if you want to get really specific. There are generic definitions of alternative
health practices and descriptions of the certification that exists for each. Click on the
name underlined above to access this database.
The *American Holistic Health
Association calls itself: "a national clearing house to connect you with
resources you can use to improve your health and well-being". They have a searchable
database of holistic practitioners, a list of local support groups in the U.S.,
educational material and membership for both the public and health care practitioners.
Click on the name underlined above for access to this site.
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