Alternative Medicine Guides and resources

The Richard and Hinda Rosenthal Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Supports research projects and educational activities covering complementary and alternative medical topics. Located at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City.

About.com Holistic Healing - Guided site for discovery and discussion of holistic therapies, natural remedies, and spirituality. Includes chatrooms, discussion boards, and net links in several wellness categories.

Absolute Healthcare Ltd - Informative articles and straightforward advice on a variety of alternative health topics. Also offers products.

Activekarma.com - Features articles, information and forums on holistic/alternative healing topics such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, reiki.

AllHeal - Global healing community featuring healing-related forums, chats, events, articles about personal healing.

Alternative and Innovative Therapies for Children with Disabilities - Forum for discussion of alternative treatments for children with developmental delays, brain injury and other related neurological and metabolic conditions.

Alternative Health Resources - Information for alternative and natural health disciplines. Remedies A-Z, newsletter. Products available from Health Resources, South Payson, Utah.

Alternative Medicine Foundation - Non-profit organization in Bethesda, Maryland, dedicated to providing objective information on alternative medicine, complementary medicine, Tibetan medicine and herbal therapies.

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

Alternative Medicine: Why So Popular? - Article by Hans R. Larsen investigates the reasons why acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal medicine, vitamin therapy and other modalities are flourishing.

Alternative Natural Health - Provides information on natural nutritional remedy for many 'incurable' diseases and several cancers. [Author's claim]

AlternativeDr.com - Resources on alternative medicine as practiced in the United States.

Alternative-medicine-and-health.com - Health and alternative medicine resource includes sections on disease and alternative treatments plus nutrition and weight loss issues. Based in Boonton Twp., New Jersey.

AlternativeMedicineChannel - Information on alternative medicine including traditional Chinese medicine, hypnotherapy and naturopathic medicine. Maintained by Healthcommunities.com in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Alternatives for Healthy Living - Free information and support on alternative and complementary medicine. Message boards, chat rooms, and reference areas. Based in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts.

AltMedAngel: Alternative Medicine Angel - A non-profit site offering educational information and research on various health conditions, medications, supplements and therapies. Includes physician directory, newsletter, book review and product guide.

The Art Of Living Well - Circle of Grace chat room. Weekly chats include topics of health and wellness, nutrition, aromatherapy, and natural healing.

Arts and Healing Network - Resource and exchange for anyone interested in the healing potential of art. Marion Weber, founder.

Association for the Advancement of Applied Psychoneuroimmunology - Information on psychoneuroimmunology (pni) and applied psychoimmunology. Based in Naples, Florida.

Bodywork KnowledgeBase - Annotated historical biographical subject index to periodical and monographic literature on massage, movement therapy and balneotherapy 1600-2000. Maintained by the Bodywork Research Institute, Frederick, Maryland.

Canadian Institute of Natural Health (CINH) - Founded by Dr. Beverly Johnson.

Cancer Cure Foundation - Alternative cancer information including therapies and referrals to clinics. Non-profit organization founded by G. Edward Griffin based in Newbury Park, California.

The Cauldron - Information about healing herbs, crystals, color healing and holistic medicine. Maintained by Merlin (Peter), color healer.

Center College for Wholistic Studies - Classes, workshops, consultations, Mosaic magazine focus on Feng Shui, dreamwork, reflexology, Tarot, astrology, and massage. Based in Edmonton, AB, Canada.

Complemed-Alternative Health Information Services - Consultation and information service which encourages healthcare professionals to participate in a research network for complementary and alternative treatments. Maintained by Bernd Wollschlaeger, M.D.

Complementary and Alternative Medicines Institute (CAMI) - University of the Sciences in Philadelphia site features natural product monographs, courses, seminars.

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

A Consumer's Guide to Structural Therapy - Dr. June Leslie Wieder describes structural therapy and how it works (includes massage, bodywork, chiropractic, and osteopathic).

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

Dr. Michael Janson, MD - Information on alternative medicine, nutrition, dietary supplements, and natural healing. Free monthly newsletter and question submission to the doctor. Based in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Earthtym - Resources to practical alternatives for maintaining or improving one's health and recovering from chronic illnesses. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Earthways Healing - A non-profit United Kingdom based organisation that provides information on Reiki, spiritual healing, chakras, aromatherapy, kinesiology, chiropractic, earth healing, and meditation.

Empowerment Station - Support and information for those with chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia, FMS, CFS, and Lupis.

Healing Crow - Non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about chronic illnesses and non-drug related treatments. Founded by Seth Barrows in Greene, New York.

Healing Heart Center - Provides information, general guidelines and useful links to alternative methods of healing.

Healing Intent - June Kaminski, RN MSN, offers techniques and guidance for holistic healing and wholeness.

HealingDeva.com - Information, resources, message forum on alternative therapies, including online Reiki classes.

Healingoutsidethemargins.com - Alternative medicine resources for people living with cancer. Maintained by Carole O'Toole.

Health Alternatives - Volunteers present research and opinions on alternatives to traditional medicine including weight loss and drug/alcohol addiction. Based in South Newfane, Vermont.

Health Hotline - Articles on cancer, aids, natural foods, herbal treatments, and causes of disease.

Healthepic.com - Portal dedicated to provide useful information on disease, its cause and remedies. Based in India.

Healthnotes - Provides health and lifestyle information products for intranets, Web sites, and touch screen kiosks.

Healthwell.com - News and information on alternative health and integrative medicine including herbs, supplements, nutrition and natural remedies. Maintained by New Hope Natural Media, a division of Penton Media, Inc.

HealthWorld Online - Mega site of resource on wellness, natural health, traditional, complementary and alternative medicine information, and self care.

HealthWorld Online Alternative Medicine Center - Resource on healthy living, alternative therapies and health. Based in Santa Monica, California.

Healthy Christian Living - Health and nutrition advice.

Heartland Healing Center - Non-profit based in Omaha, Nebraska devoted to providing information to the public about the alternative healing arts. Michael Braunstein, executive director.

Holistic Therapies - Suzanne Carter explains holistic treatments including aromatherapy, ear candling, reflexology, and massage.

Inspired Living - Carol James offers programs that enhance personal, professional, and organizational development. Articles, resources, newsletter. Based in Concord, California.

The Light House Foundation - Provides information, professional services and the creation of community dedicated to integrative healing, holistic health and the positive evolution of humankind. Maintained by Fran Ditzel-Friel, Manchester, Connecticut.

Mary's Herbs and Iridology - Iridology, herbs, natural health online classes and alternative health care information. Maintained by Mary L. Reed in Patton, Pennsylvania.

Millions Against Medical Madness - Promotes natural healthcare as standard care. Educational articles. Dr. Lisbeth Baird, founder.

Mind/Body Medical Institute - Non-profit scientific and educational organization promotes health and well being through the study and advancement of mind/body medicine, including the relaxation response and belief systems. Clinical programs are offered in conjunction with the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Mineral Connection - Healthy Information - Brochures and articles on alternative choices. Maintained by Glynda Chambliss in Taylor, Texas.

Natural Health and Longevity Resource Center - Articles, health news, books, links to health sites. Guide to nutritional remedies.

Netnavel - Articles on holistic health, mental and spiritual fitness by Dennis A. O'Neil, Jr.

NutritionEarth - A guide to alternative therapies, health articles, nutrition, recipes, and interaction with experts.

organicMD.org - Non-profit organization dedicated to non-pharmaceutical common sense health education. Hugh Mann, founder.

Paradise Is Earth - Online book by Peter Bonnard describes causes and treatments for many common conditions.

Patient's Guide to Choosing Unconventional Therapies - The Canadian Cancer Society and Canadian Lung Association provide questions for the public to consider when exploring the use of alternative and complementary medical systems.

People Against Cancer - Non-profit organization distributes a wide range of educational materials about non-toxic innovative forms of cancer prevention, diagonsis and therapy. Headquarters in Otho, Iowa, with offices worldwide.

Practalk.com - Fee-based private online chat rooms where natural health practitioners provide consultations. Based in Adelaide, Australia.

Pro-Cultura - Non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness and facilitating understanding of traditional health systems, resources and knowledge among the medical and scientific communities. Pleasantville, New York.

Quest4Self - Resource center for alternative medicine.

Reflexology Software Ltd. - System designed to try and improve the diagnostic powers of the reflexology, homeopathy and acupuncture practitioners. Programs, news, and courses.

SaffronSoul.com - Holistic healing, alternative medicines, nutrition and recipes, health queries, remedies and lifestyles. Includes ayurveda, yoga, massage, panchakarma, music therapy, colour therapy.

SavonAlternativeTreatments.com - Provides information on alternative treatments, nutrition, a vitamin, mineral and drug index, and links.

Secrets of Natural Health - Dr. Shyam Singha's healthy solutions for most common ailments.

Seishido Communications - Organizes international trade exhibitions on alternative healing.

Sigma Logic - Information about alternative therapies and practitioners. Includes directory of practitioners.

Start2Health - Personalized assessment of diet, exercise and nutrition developed by Dr. Bob Blaich. Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

StayTuned - Articles and online resources on alternative health.

Sun Integrative Health - Information that explores the use of complementary therapies for the treatment of cancer and other diseases.

There Are No Incurable Diseases - Non-profit, natural healing website promoting the works of Dr. Richard Schulze and Dr. John Christopher.

WholeHealthMD - Health prescriptions by board certified physicians combine alternative medicine, supplement, vitamins, herbs, and nutrition with conventional medicine. Based in Reston, Virginia.

Wholistic Healing Research - Daniel J. Benor, M.D., documents that wholistic healing works. Extensive research evidence included. Wholistic Integrative Care and Spiritual Healing defined.

Alternative medicine directories

Alternative and Complementary Medicine Directory - Links to natural therapies, practitioner listings, e-zine, Medline search, articles, associations, schools. Maintained by Dr. George J. Georgiou in Larnaca, Cyprus.

Alternative Health Directory - Alternative health resources including news, online marketplace, international practitioner directory, organic produce and restaurants, courses and institutes.

Alternative, Holistic and General Health Links - Hand picked health resources from Medicine to New Age maintained by Brian Wasserman.

Alternative-health.com - Marketplace and directory of Northwest (Washington state) businesses and alternative health care professionals.

Alt-HealthSearch - Searchable database of alternative health information maintained by Alternative Health Solutions in Conway, Arkansas.

Body and Mind Alternative Health Directory - A directory of alternative health practioners, as well as information on various disciplines, medical conditions, and treatments.

BoMi Bodywork and Somatic Therapies Guide - Guide to body-centered methods of healing.

Center For Health and Wellness - Practitioner directories organized by city and specialty. Based in Durango, Colorado.

ChiFamily - Directory and articles on natural health for children and families. Find meditation instruction for kids.

Complementary Medicines - Online database of complementary health practitioners and therapists. Includes news, resources, and comunity boards.

Find Publications on Acupuncture/TCM/Holistic Medicine - Search engine searches a number of databases simultaneously. Maintained by Phil Rogers.

The Flow of Qi - Instructional materials and information about alternative health.

Healers' Network - Resource for healers and students of healing and esoteric studies. Articles on healing, database of healers, links. Based in Los Angeles, California.

Healthmap.com - Information on alternative health treatments and products. Maintained by Agni Systems, New York, NY.

HealthWWWeb - Information on health resources and news, including professional resources and forums. Maintained by Integrative Medical Arts Group in Beaverton, Oregon.

Heartland Healing Center - Alternative healing directory for Omaha, Nebraska, plus holistic health articles.

Holistic Health Yellow Pages - Holistic health practitioners, health web sites, encylopedia, and bulletin board.

IWantAMassage.com - Massage practitioner search engine.

Louise Hay Teachers World Wide - World directory of Louise Hay workshop leaders. Teachers trained by Dr. Patricia Crane. They have studied, practiced and earned certification to teach the philosophy of Louise Hay.

Massage Referral Service - Listings maintained by Massage Referral, Inc.

Massage Therapists - List of massage and bodyworkers maintained by Mark Raymond.

MoonCrawler - MoonXscape's database dedicated to health, balance, spiritual, esoteric and wellbeing web sites.

Natural Health USA - Bienestar Health Network - Information portal with resources on alternative medicine, health and healing. News, natural health practitioners, links and regional offices, home study guides and other natural products. [Member log-in required to access most of the site - ed]

Natural Products Industry Links Center - Directory for consumers. Internet network for the consumers of natural products. Searchable databases of web sites.

Naturalhealthcaretoday - Resources include practitioner locator, suppliers and manufacturers of alternative medicine and healthfood products.

New England Directory of Holistic Resources - Practitioner directory, articles, calendar of events, classified listings for New England-based practices. Maintained by Tania Tyler in Mystic, Connecticut.

Nourishu - Holistic and alternative health directory.

NutraWell - Articles and resources related to holistic health.

Online Clinic Directory - Clinics and specialists offering acupuncture, Oriental medicine, alternative and complementary approaches.

Personal Health Zone - Resources in public health, physician resources, nursing resources. Based in Wilmington, Delaware.

Spirit Promotions - Directory and calendar of holistic health, alternative medicine, fitness, martial arts, yoga, therapies, events, workshops, seminars, conferences, tai chi, spirituality, consciousness, massage, and meditation. Also offers web site design and hosting.

TheDOK: The Database Of Kinesiology - Online database of practitioners, organizations, instructors and web sites related to kinesiology. Maintained by Kinesiologists United based in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

100 Top Health Sites - Directory of top-rated health sites plus search engine.

Alternative medicine schools and education

NaturalHealers.com Alternative Medicine Schools   - Browse a large directory of schools of massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, and other programs in alternative medicine.

About.com Votech Education - Resources to education and training for occupations in the beauty, cosmetology and alternative health fields.

Alternative Training - Distance learning courses in conventional medicine for alternative practitioners. Based in the UK.

American College of Osteopathic Pain Management and Scleroptherapy - Sclerotherapy, prolotherapy (proliferative therapy), stimulates the body's nature healing processes to strengthen joints weakened by traumatic or over-use injury. Based in Wilmington, Delaware.

Canyon Ranch Health Resort Life Enhancement Programs - Spa offers wide variety of health, fitness, and wellness treaments, education, and seminars in Tucson, Arizona.

Changing Your Mind for Health - Practical, inspiring, down to earth instruction in confident and competent use of the mind-body approach to health.

Clayton College of Natural Health - Offers classes in natural health and nutrition through distance learning. Includes information about tuition, admissions, scholarships and grants, and payment options with a catalog request form.

Complementary Health and Learning Center - Non-profit organization in Mandeville, Louisiana, is dedicated to teaching people positive affirmation to help heal themselves. Offers seminars and workshops in meditation, relaxation, visualization, inner child, art therapy and colour therapy.

CompMed Alaska - Specializes in education and research in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). Lyn Freeman offers classes to medical professionals, universities, organizations, and the public.

Edison Institute of Nutrition - Distant learning courses offering a Certificate, BASc and MASc programs in Holistic Nutrition. (US, Canada, UK)

European Stone Massage Workshop - Hot stone massage workshops and training throughout the Eastern US and Europe. Based in Winthrop, Maine.

Healer Within - Education programs and K-8 classroom materials for healthy living. Sponsored by the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri.

Heart to Heart Associates - Non-profit dedicated to education and advocacy of research in the fields of health, medicine and personal development. Founded by Gloria Alvino in Brookline, Massachusetts.

International Alliance of Healthcare Educators (IAHE) - Coalition of healthcare instructors and curriculum developers united to advance innovative therapies through high-quality continuing-education programs.

Introduction to Natural Health and Healing - Six-week online course offered by Theresa Snyder through colleges worldwide gives students a basic understanding of the field of natural health.

The Kohala Center - Educational and healing retreat center in Kamuela, Hawaii. Center for UCSB Global Medicine Project research.

The Monroe Centre for Complementary Health Education - Diplomas and courses in alternative medicine. Based in the UK.

Nursing Schools Directory - A guide to nursing schools. Includes career resources, school profiles and a variety of education options.

Open College - Distance learning diplomas. Home study courses in Acutouch, Hypnotherapy, Reflexology, and other complimentary medicine subjects.

Postural Restoration Institute - Established to explore and explain the primary mechanical, neurological, and physiological contributions of postural kinetic and kinematic movement dysfunction. Courses offered in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Sentio - Seminars and counseling in Reiki, Avatar®, ReSurfacing®, spirituality, rebirthing, Native American medicine. Based in Bristol, Connecticut.

21st Century Healing - Course in the practice of healing (including distant healing) is offered in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Touch of Health - Eight steps to good health by Linda Cleary.

Vitalitate.com - Information on courses for stress management through The Radiance Technique®.

Yellow House - Jason Light offers complementary therapies and training including Reiki and crystals in Wessex, UK.