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Recommended Links to the World of Herbs
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10 Synthetic Ingredients in Body Care Products and Why you Should
Avoid Them (article) - http://www.oldworldapothecary.com
Also see the Herb Lore section for information on herbs beneficial
for skin care.
Alternative Doctor.com - http://www.alternativedr.com/
AlternativeDr.com offers an accessible, online alternative health community
for both providers and consumers. Consumers benefit from direct interaction
with alternative medicine providers, information, services and products.
Alternative Medicine Portal - http://www.alternativemedicine.com/
AlternativeMedicine.com is an encompassing organization for the alternative
medicine practitioner and consumer community.
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) - http://www.naturopathic.org/
Founded in 1985, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
(AANP) is the national professional society representing naturopathic
physicians who are licensed or eligible for licensing as primary care
providers. You can search their database to find a practitioner near
you.
American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) - http://www.acsh.org/
The American Council on Science and Health, Inc. (ACSH) is a consumer
education consortium concerned with issues related to food, nutrition,
chemicals, pharmaceuticals, lifestyle, the environment and health. ACSH
is an independent, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization.
American Holistic Health Association (AHHA) - http://ahha.org/
The American Holistic Health Association (AHHA) encourages you to actively
participate in enhancing your health and well-being. Information can
assist you to do this confidently and effectively. For over a decade
the volunteers of AHHA have collected potential sources for this type
of information, in response to requests from people all across the U.S.
These resources are offered as a free public service, so that you have
a variety of options to explore.
American Nutraceutical Association - http://www.americanutra.com/education.html
Consumer Information pages: articles of interest.
Ayurveda CD-ROM from Relax Herbals - http://www.relaxherbals.com/aboutcd.html
They offer a beautiful interactive CD-ROM on Ayurveda as well as other
services
Building Better Health.com - Alternative
Health
This site has a dierctory that includes many types of alternative therapies.
Citizens For Health - http://www.citizens.org/
Citizens For Health is the national grassroots organization committed
to protecting and advancing consumer access, choice, information and
safety for natural health products and therapies.
ConsumerLab.com - http://www.consumerlab.com/
ConsumerLab.com provides independent test results of dietary supplement
products.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) - http://www.crnusa.org/
The Council for Responsible Nutrition is dedicated to helping to reduce
health care costs and enhancing the public's health through good nutrition,
including the appropriate use of dietary supplements. To fulfill this
mission, CRN supports a science-based environment for the responsible
marketing of dietary supplement products and provides its member companies
with legislative guidance, regulatory interpretation, scientific information
on supplement benefits and safety issues, and communications expertise.
Dietary Supplement Quality Initiative (DSQI) - http://www.supplementquality.com/
This SupplementQuality.com (SQ) website is the most publicly visible
part of the Dietary Supplement Quality Initiative (DSQI). In addition
to our consumer-oriented activities, we are committed to developing
comprehensive quality practices and standards for dietary supplements.
We believe increased levels of research in combination with widely accepted
standards will benefit those who use, prescribe and make dietary supplements.
In promoting a science-based understanding of the health benefits associated
with supplementation, we believe the quality, safety and availability
of dietary supplements can only increase.
Dr. Andrew Weil - http://www.drweil.com/
"Ask Dr. Weil" website includes a daily Q & A, a searchable
database of health information, and a practitioner referral directory.
FACCT - Foundation for Accountability - http://www.facct.org/
Helping Americans make better health care decisions.
FTC Consumer Protection - Diet, Health & Fitness -
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-health.htm
Health World Online - http://www.healthy.net/index.asp
HealthWorld Online is your 24-hour health resource center--a virtual
health village where you can access information, products, and services
to help create your wellness-based lifestyle.
Herbs to Avoid during Pregnancy - HRF's
Information Packet (40+ pages of info)
Safety Chart: http://www.buildingbetterhealth.com/topic/9177
HerbMed® - http://www.herbmed.org/
HerbMed® is an interactive, electronic herbal database that provides
hyperlinked access to the scientific data underlying the use of herbs
for health. It is an evidence-based information resource for professionals,
researchers, and general public.
Herb Research Foundation - http://www.herbs.org/
The Herb Research Foundation is the world's first and foremost source
of accurate, science-based information on the health benefits and safety
of medicinal plants. Founded in 1983 with a mission of herb research
and public education, HRF remains committed to supporting the public's
right to truthful information about the health benefits of herbs. What
sets our work apart is our vast storehouse of information resources,
including a specialty research library containing more than 300,000
scientific articles on thousands of herbs.
Holistic Health Care Online ™ - http://www.holistichealthcare.com/
This site lists Holistic Health Care Practitioners all over the word.
Medicinal herb FAQ - http://ibiblio.org/herbmed/faqs/medi-cont.html
All you ever wanted to know - and ask on a newsgroup - more often than
once a month - about medicinal herbs. A FAQ for alt.folklore.herbs and
the medicinal herblist.
Medical Herbalism (MedHerb.com) - http://www.medherb.com/
Links to medical information and to any resource relevant to medicinal
herbs or herbalism practiced a clinical setting, regardless of the medical
tradition or system.
MedLine Plus - Health Information - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/vitaminandmineralsupplements.html
Vitamin and Mineral Supplements. Information service of the National
Library of Medicine
Mother Earth Pillows - http://motherearthpillows.com
Specializing in hand made pillows for pain relief
Pioneer Thinking - http://www.pioneerthinking.com/main.html
One of the most popular natural/simple living communities on the internet
today. Expert authors, columnist and everyday people from over 100 countries
share their practical knowledge, ideas and experiences to provide a
refreshingly new perspective on topics that affect our lives.
The Natural Pharmacist - http://www.tnp.com/tnp-consumer.asp
In this Herbs and Supplements area, you will find the latest scientific
information on natural remedies and their uses. This A-Z guide covers
hundreds of herbs, vitamins, and supplements. See also The Natural Health
Encyclopedia to look up conditions and drug interactions.
Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients - http://tldp.com/
"Wildman" Steve Brill - http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com
A well-known environmental educator, naturalist, and author based in
the NY-metro area and specializing in wild edible and medicinal plants
and mushrooms
Your Healthy Living - http://www.your-healthy-living.co.uk/
Health Portal in the UK - lots of links
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