University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Alternative Medicine: All in Your Mind?
The Why? Files have provided information pertaining to alternative medicine. The discussions include analyzations of the effect of alternatives vs. the placebo effect.
National Institutes of Health
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine
This site is the home page of a professional organization of physicians and other healthcare providers who specialize in complementary and alternative medicinal practices.
National Institutes of Health
Complementary & Alternative Medicine News and Events
The news & events supplicd by the national Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine covers a broad rand of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies not commonly used by traditional Western medicine.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Alternative Fix
Investigate the expanding industry of alternative medicine, pondering whether this is good medicine or just good business. Analyze the role of government in regulating the industry, and explore alternative treatments and therapies...
Other
Natural Healers: Alternative Therapy Schools
Links to schools organized by state for learning massage therapy, acupuncture, aromatherapy, etc.
Other
The Cure Research Foundation
This is an alternative cancer treatment site, the Cancer Cure Foundation official web site.
Other
Tampa Bay Business Journal: Leeches and Maggots and Medicine, Oh My!
This brief article explains how leeches are used in microsurgery to assist in the reattachment of body parts.
Other
Herb Research Foundation: Home Page
This site contains comprehensive information about herbal remedies, including current research, common uses and health benefits, guidelines and historical information.
Other
American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture
This resource is the official website of this veterinary acupuncture organization. It offers information and articles about veterinary acupuncture as well as related links.
Other
Health Talk Online: Breast Cancer
You will find actual interviews with individuals diagnosed with breast cancer in written, audio, and video form. The interviews are divided into three categories; discovery, treatment and living with it. There is a Q&A section that...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Children's Health
Medline Plus, from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, provides great resources on children's health. Choose from the latest news articles, treatments for common conditions, preventions for...
Other
Traditional Thai Medical Massage
Homepage of professional organization of Thai massage therapists. Information about Thai massage and educational opportunities, as well as suggested books, trainings, and practitioners.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Kidneys and Urinary System Topics
This site provides articles about kidneys and kidney diseases, along with other topics about the kidneys and the urinary system from the National Library of Medicine. You can find everything you may need here, from statistics to...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Muscle Atrophy
This page provides all kinds of information on muscle atrophy. Topics include causes and alternative names.
WebMD
Web Md: The Mysterious 'Medication' of Meditation
WebMD features an article on the medical uses of meditation.
Other
American Holistic Health Association
The American Holistic Health Association (AHHA) provides information on holistic medicine and promotes its use in standard medical practices.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Maple Syrup Urine Disease
This is a simple introduction to maple syrup urine disease(MSUD). Includes the following sections: "Alternative Names," "Definition," "Causes, incidence, and risk factors," "Symptoms," "Signs and tests," "Treatment," "Expectations...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Niacin
This encyclopedia article on niacin, or vitamin B3, is organized into the following sections: "Illustrations," "Alternative Names," "Definition," "Function," "Food Sources," "Side Effects," and "Recommendations." Click on the thumbnail...
Other
Tm Program: Transcendental Meditation Scientific Research
Scientific research on the health benefits associated with Transcendental Meditation. Over 30 years and 500 studies verify its effectiveness.
Scientific American
Scientific American: Smart People Believe Weird Things
This article, published by Scientific American (September 2002), explores how smart people can believe weird and silly things. The article comes to the conclusion that our beliefs are shaped more by our environment than our understanding...
Other
Flora Dowling: Effectiveness of Acupuncture
Information on acupuncture's effectiveness in many areas such as allergies, infertility, tiredness, arthritis, and many others. Click topic to read desired information.