Integrative Medicine
Wellbe identifies news and information for healthcare consumers in the field of integrative medicine, including acupuncture, Ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, homeopathy, and mind-body medicine to assess the appropriateness of complementary and alternative medical treatments for managing their health and wellness.
Are the Benefits of Vitamin D Overhyped?
"Another day, and another vitamin has failed to live up to all of its hype. This time it’s vitamin D. The reality check is coming from two new research reviews published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The reviews, which looked at hundreds..."
WebMD
December 19, 2011
Saw Palmetto No Better than Placebo for Prostate Problems
"The millions of middle-aged men who take saw-palmetto supplements to cope with the symptoms of an enlarged prostate might as well be popping sugar pills. That's the conclusion of a new clinical trial..."
CNN
September 27, 2011
Yoga Shows Some Benefit for Diabetes
"Gentle yoga classes may help people with type 2 diabetes take off a small amount of weight and steady their blood sugar control, a small study suggests. The study, of 123 middle-aged and older adults, found that those who added yoga classes to standard diabetes care..."
Reuters
September 02, 2011
Complementary Medicine Popular With Healthcare Workers
"More than three-fourths of U.S. healthcare workers turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), quite often to alleviate anxiety, according to a new analysis. Overall, 76% of healthcare professionals said they used at least..."
MedPage Today
August 19, 2011
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National Ayurvedic Medical Association
Comments: National organization that represents Ayurvedic professionals and works to ensure the integrity of Ayurveda. Website includes a directory of Ayruvedic practitioners.
Comments: National organization that represents Ayurvedic professionals and works to ensure the integrity of Ayurveda. Website includes a directory of Ayruvedic practitioners.
The Ayurvedic Institute
Comments: The Institute is both a treatment center and school for students studying Ayurveda and panchakarma. Located in Albuquerque, NM and headed by Dr. Vasant Lad, one of the foremost authorities on Ayurveda and author of the two volume "Textbook of Ayurveda".
Comments: The Institute is both a treatment center and school for students studying Ayurveda and panchakarma. Located in Albuquerque, NM and headed by Dr. Vasant Lad, one of the foremost authorities on Ayurveda and author of the two volume "Textbook of Ayurveda".
ABC Homeopathy
Comments: Website is an excellent starting point for learning more about homeopathy. Includes a free online homeopathic remedy finder that identifies homeopathic remedies based on the symptoms entered into an online application.
Comments: Website is an excellent starting point for learning more about homeopathy. Includes a free online homeopathic remedy finder that identifies homeopathic remedies based on the symptoms entered into an online application.
American Institute of Homeopathy
Comments: Organization representing professional clinicians with demonstrated proficiency with homeopathic practice. AIH produces The American Journal of Homeopathic Medicine, a peer-reviewed research journal, and the website includes a search engine to locate a licensed homeopathic practitioner by state.
Comments: Organization representing professional clinicians with demonstrated proficiency with homeopathic practice. AIH produces The American Journal of Homeopathic Medicine, a peer-reviewed research journal, and the website includes a search engine to locate a licensed homeopathic practitioner by state.
North American Society of Homeopaths
Comments: Founded in 1990, the North American Society of Homeopaths sets standards of practice for homeopathic practitioners and informs consumers on homeopathy. Website includes an extensive directory of homeopaths in the US and Canada.
Comments: Founded in 1990, the North American Society of Homeopaths sets standards of practice for homeopathic practitioners and informs consumers on homeopathy. Website includes an extensive directory of homeopaths in the US and Canada.
Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine
Comments: Founded in 1995, Journal includes "original, peer-reviewed scientific articles" that cover "the integration of evidence-based emerging therapies with conventional medical practices by licensed health care providers in a way that promotes a comprehensive approach to health care that is focused on wellness, prevention, and healing."
Comments: Founded in 1995, Journal includes "original, peer-reviewed scientific articles" that cover "the integration of evidence-based emerging therapies with conventional medical practices by licensed health care providers in a way that promotes a comprehensive approach to health care that is focused on wellness, prevention, and healing."
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Comments: "An international, peer-reviewed journal" that applies "scientific rigor to the study of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities, particularly traditional Asian healing systems."
Comments: "An international, peer-reviewed journal" that applies "scientific rigor to the study of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities, particularly traditional Asian healing systems."
American College for Advancement in Medicine
Comments: International, non-profit organization that represents the interests of integrative medicine physicians. ACAM supports research on integrative medicine and is "dedicated to educating physicians and other health care professionals on the latest findings and emerging procedures in complementary, alternative and integrative (CAIM) medicine."
Comments: International, non-profit organization that represents the interests of integrative medicine physicians. ACAM supports research on integrative medicine and is "dedicated to educating physicians and other health care professionals on the latest findings and emerging procedures in complementary, alternative and integrative (CAIM) medicine."
Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
Comments: This center was founded by Andrew Weil, MD, who authored several books on health and wellness, including "8 Weeks to Optimal Health" and "Spontaneous Healing" and is affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
Comments: This center was founded by Andrew Weil, MD, who authored several books on health and wellness, including "8 Weeks to Optimal Health" and "Spontaneous Healing" and is affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine
Comments: Organization that seeks to "to advance the principles and practices of integrative healthcare within academic institutions." CAHCIM website includes a complete list of integrative medicine academic centers in the US and Canada.
Comments: Organization that seeks to "to advance the principles and practices of integrative healthcare within academic institutions." CAHCIM website includes a complete list of integrative medicine academic centers in the US and Canada.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Comments: Federal agency and part of the National Institutes of Health. NCCAM evaluates complementary and alternative practices through application of scientific rigor, educates researchers on complementary and alternative medicine, and distributes information on CAM to the public. Website includes a free lecture series on CAM.
Comments: Federal agency and part of the National Institutes of Health. NCCAM evaluates complementary and alternative practices through application of scientific rigor, educates researchers on complementary and alternative medicine, and distributes information on CAM to the public. Website includes a free lecture series on CAM.
Taking Charge of your Health
Comments: This is one of the most user friendly integrative medicine sites on the web. Developed through a partnership of the University of Minnesota Center for Spirituality and Healing and the Life Science Foundation, this site offers lots of useful advice, including how to create a healthier lifestyle. The website also includes clear explanations of a variety of integrative medicine practices. Website is certified by Health on the Net Foundation.
Comments: This is one of the most user friendly integrative medicine sites on the web. Developed through a partnership of the University of Minnesota Center for Spirituality and Healing and the Life Science Foundation, this site offers lots of useful advice, including how to create a healthier lifestyle. The website also includes clear explanations of a variety of integrative medicine practices. Website is certified by Health on the Net Foundation.
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Comments: National professional society, founded in 1985, that represents the interests of "licensed or licensable naturopathic physicians who are graduates of four-year, residential graduates programs." The website also includes a search engine to locate a Naturopathic Doctor in your area.
Comments: National professional society, founded in 1985, that represents the interests of "licensed or licensable naturopathic physicians who are graduates of four-year, residential graduates programs." The website also includes a search engine to locate a Naturopathic Doctor in your area.
Mamaherb
Comments: Award winning website that lists home remedies and natural therapies by both condition and ingredient, including photographs. Also, includes search engine and social networking site.
Comments: Award winning website that lists home remedies and natural therapies by both condition and ingredient, including photographs. Also, includes search engine and social networking site.
WEIL™
Comments: Website of Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D., Harvard-trained physician and author of numerous best-selling books on health and wellness, including "8 Weeks to Optimum Health". Website includes information on vitamins, healthy aging, and nutrition.
Comments: Website of Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D., Harvard-trained physician and author of numerous best-selling books on health and wellness, including "8 Weeks to Optimum Health". Website includes information on vitamins, healthy aging, and nutrition.
Yoga Journal
Comments: Founded in 1975 in California, Yoga Journal covers several topics useful to both practitioners and teachers, including poses, anatomy, philosophy and lifestyle. Also, Yoga Journal includes blogs and links to multimedia.
Comments: Founded in 1975 in California, Yoga Journal covers several topics useful to both practitioners and teachers, including poses, anatomy, philosophy and lifestyle. Also, Yoga Journal includes blogs and links to multimedia.
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