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New York
Online Access to Health (NOAH)
http://www.noah-health.org/
NOAH seeks to provide high quality full-text consumer health information that
is accurate, timely, relevant, and unbiased. NOAH currently supports English
and Spanish
MEDLINEPlus
on Alternative Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alternativemedicine.html
A resource produced by the National Library of Medicine, it contains a carefully
selected list of resources on health topics. Includes links to MEDLINE, organizations
and clearinghouses.
WholehealthMD.com
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/
Information about complementary and alternative medicine. Especially check out
the Reference Library.
National Center for Complementary
and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
http://nccam.nih.gov/
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is 1
of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). The NCCAM website includes publications, information for researchers,
frequently asked questions, and links to other CAM-related resources.
An Index of Herbal
and Alternative Health Sites.
http://rain-tree.com/links2.htm
Available in Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian, French & Norwegian
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Alt-Health
Watch
This alternative health database provides full text for more than 140 publications
in the collection, including full text for many peer-reviewed journals. Alt
HealthWatch provides in-depth coverage across the full spectrum of subject areas
covered by complementary and alternative medicine dating back to 1990.
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Alternative Medicine: expanding your horizon in healthcare choices.
Alternative, or complimentary, health systems are being integrated into American
culture. From Chinese medicine to homeopathy to chiropractic, many features
and sytems can now be found in our physician's offices. This video is an overview
of some of those therapies.
615.5 ALTER 1997 VIDEO
Herbal remedies.
Discusses the quality and safety of herbal remedies.
615.321 HERBA 1998 VIDEO
Healing and the mind.
Ancient medical science told us our minds and bodies are one. So did philosophers
of old. Now modern science and new research are helping us to understand these
connections. Bill Moyers talks with physicians, scientists, therapists, and
patients--people who are taking a new look at the meaning of sickness and health.
He discusses their search for answers to perplexing questions: How do emotions
translate into chemicals in our body? How do thoughts and feelings influence
health? How can we collaborate with our bodies to encourage healing?
616.001 HEALI 1993 VIDEO
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The American Holistic Medical Association guide to holistic health: healing
therapies for optimal wellness.
Larry Trivieri, Jr. and the American Holistic Medical Association
613 T841
Provides an overview of more than twenty holistic treatments.
Alternative health care for women : a woman's guide to self-help treatments
and natural therapies
Patsy Westcott
613.04244 W5
The alternative medicine sourcebook [e-book] : a realistic evaluation of alternative
healing methods.
Steven Bratman
Electronic book
Provides information on several facets of alternative medicine, including naturopathic
medicine, herbal medicine, vitamins and supplements, homeopathy, movement theraphies,
bodywork and Chinese Medicine.
The complete idiot's guide to alternative medicine.
Alan H. Pressman and Sheila Buff
Electronic book
Examines various branches of alternative medicine, including acupuncture, acupressure,
osteopathy, naturopathy, ayurvedic medicine, reflexology, holistic dentistry
and oxygen therapy.
Alternative medicine--what works : a comprehensive, easy-to-read review of the
scientific evidence, pro and con.
Adriane Fugh-Berman
615.5 F958
The natural remedy book for women.
Diane Stein
613.04244 ST8
Aromatherapy : the A-Z guide to healing with essential oils.
Shelagh Ryan Masline and Barbara Close
615.321 M397
The art of aromatherapy : a guide to using essential oils for health and relaxation.
Pamela Allardice
615.836 AL419
Aromatherapy for women : a practical guide to essential oils for health and
beauty.
Maggie Tisserand
615.836 T614
Alternative health care for women : a woman's guide to self-help treatments
and natural therapies.
Patsy Westcott
613.04244 W5
Honey,
mud, maggots, and other medical marvels : the science behind folk remedies and
old wives' tales.
Traditional treatments throughout history, from leeches to maggot therapy.
615.88 R783
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