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The following is a list of websites worth checking out.

Note: I can't possibly verify the continued existence of these sites on an ongoing basis, so don't be surprised if one you want has evaporated. That's life, and lack thereof, on the Web. Also, there's a predominance of health information here, but other categories will be fleshed out along the way.

CATEGORIES:

  • Health

    1) Planet Health
        Remineralize the Earth
    No webbie yet that I'm aware of for these folks, but this is one of the worthiest groups and missions out there. Remineralize the Earth, 152 South Street, Northampton, Massachusetts, 01060 U.S.A. (Tel: 413.586.4429) is an organization dedicated to restoring the minerally depleted topsoils of the world. This is a major boon to the planet, and thus to humanity, which also needs the minerals that plants should be absorbing. An interesting note is that studies have shown that damaged trees can recover as remineralization restores a soil pH disrupted by acid rain. You can do this in your garden for veggies brimming with good health.
       

   Though repairing the planet's soils sounds like an impossible task, following the pioneering work of an engineer named John D. Hamaker, Remineralize the Earth's founder Joanna Campe is showing the way. Check it out. The newsletter Remineralize the Earth is available for subscription at $15, $20 and $25 or more for three issues in the U.S., and provides resources and great info on happenings and progress. They use subscription revenues to mail newsletters to Peace Corps volunteers and others in places like El Salvador, Nepal, Cambodia and eastern Europe.
     Nature Conservancy Top notch eco-consciousness organization. Their thing is to actually buy and hold key pieces of land, which will thus will be protected or/and utilized wisely. They work with and educate land owners, businesses and governments to arrive at comprehensive solutions. Worthy of the support of all planet-conscious persons.

2) People Health
    HealthWorld Online
Massive, inexhaustible source of worldwide information. Hard to imagine more info in one place. Focus is on the 'alternative' venue and self help: "We have created HealthWorld Online to act as your 24-hour health resource center--a virtual health village where you can access the information, services and products to help design a wellness-based lifestyle."
[See also HEALTH below for specific links you can jump to from here.]
    Diamond Organics Mail order organic food from a family farm and associate organic farmers near Freedom, California. Nice, homey feel and sincere folk.

  • Science
    Institute for Frontier Science
    "The Institute for Frontier Science (IFS) is a nonprofit corporation founded in 1996 to foster and maintain research, education, and information exchange at the frontiers of science, technology, wellness and healthcare, consciousness, and the mind-body-spirit. As an independent organization, IFS was established to explore novel scientific discoveries and ideas that are often considered unconventional."
  • MacStuff
    VersionTracker
    Your one-stop for links to Mac software updates - everything from Freeware to Beta (public test) versions. This site stays CURRENT!
    Cult of Macintosh Probably the coolest and most comprehensive Mac site on the Web, with tons of links to everywhere. You could spend days on this one. Fabulous appearance.
    Macintosh User Groups (MUGS) A linked listing of most or all of them. User groups are great for networking and sharing that MacPassion.
    Dreamlight Major showcase of graphic designer Michael Scaramozzino (did Macromedia FreeHand's famous Javelin Thrower) and his interactive multimedia studio. Unique design and function. Wild graphics. Have a fast modem.
  • Spirit and Philosophy
    Kaleidoscope
    "A journal of our changing times" Free bi-monthly journal published in hard copy, with its articles collected by subject on the site. " We are publishers of articles on various subjects relating to the Universe and All That Is in it. The main purpose of The Kaleidoscope Journal is to promote co-operation between Holistic and alternative Practitioners. This includes all modalities of Holistic Healing and Alternative Health Care, Spiritual Counselors, Psychics, and Energy Workers. Journal is nicely designed and excecuted. The practitioners and advertising area are primarily in the central Massachusetts, USA area, but growing.
    What is Enlightenment? - Bi-annual journal of the Moksha Foundation that provides insightful articles on spiritual topics of our time.

 

 

HEALTH

      Though many modalities may not be officially approved, this is usually politics. However, unless you know you know what you're doing, it's usually wise to consult a certified health care practitioner. Notice I didn't say "licensed health care practitioner". Though licensing can have value, in many cases it is politics, too, and in fact, some practitioners have had their licenses revoked for using safe, effective, but 'unapproved' methods. History is full of these stories. On the other hand, certification (degree, certificate, etc.), upon which licensing is partially based, is usually a reliable indication that the person has taken the trouble to get some formal training.
     But remember the maxim: Ineptitude can transcend education.

      It may help to consider that most of what is called disease is actually symptom. Therefore, keep in mind that some modalities deal mostly with symptoms and not the cause. The trend in holistic fields today is toward the idea that the psyche is the source of all illness regardless of apparent cause. Educating oneself is desirable but challenging, considering both the time required and the degree of controversy, or differing professional opinion. It usually takes the absorption of a wide variety of material before you come to a comfortable sense of what approach or approaches are right for you - the INDIVIDUAL. (For a solid discussion of the disease/symptom concept and related ideas, try my Holistic Health Essays.) Self-treatment is an inalienable right.
     But remember the second maxim: Your own ineptitude could transcend your education.

 

HEALTH CONTENTS

 

RESOURCES & EDUCATION

Journals | Magazines and Newsletters | Practitioner Directories
General
Associations & Institutes
Professional Organizations

General Resources
Research
Schools
The Law
Fraud

 

MODALITIES & PRACTICE

| Acupressure | Acupuncture | Alexander Technique | Aromatherapy | Ayurveda |
| Bach Flower Remedies | Biofeedback | Chiropractic | CranioSacral Therapy |
| FeldenkraisHerbology | Homeopathy | Kinesiology |
| Massage Therapy | Naturopathy | Nutrition |
| Osteopathic Medicine | Qi Gong | Reflexology | Shamanism |

Subtle Fields
[[Chakra System | Healing Touch | Huna Healing |
| Polarity Therapy | Pranic Healing | Reiki | Therapeutic Touch ]]

| Traditional Chinese Medicine | Trager Bodywork |

Holistic Clinics

Acupressure
British Columbia's Acupressure Therapists' Assn - Includes directory of practitioners & instructors located on Vancouver Island and the lower B.C. mainland; information on what acupressure is, and more.
Victoria Jin Shin Do Acupressure Clinic - Offers information on what Jin Shin Do Acupressure is, how it works, what to expect, etc.
Jin Shin Do Acupressure Resource Center - Has information on acupressure; lists of clinics and schools; list of practitioners; and links to other sites.
Acupressure.Org - Cites various acupressure methods, definitions, origins, etc.
Acupuncture
Jung Tao School of Chinese Studies - A source of information on classical Chinese medical theory, taijiquan and daoist philisophical interests. Includes an "Acupuncture Forum".
Australian Medical Acupuncture Society - Includes information on acupuncture, journal articles, courses available, etc.
Australian Medical Acupuncture Society - Accupuncture history; validation; journal articles; courses, etc.
The Web-Journal of Acupuncture - An online journal with numerous articles, etc.
The Foundation of TCM
- Accupuncture information resource; scientific research; and more.
British Medical Acupuncture Society - An association of medical practitioners interested in acupuncture. This site includes a section on dentists and vets, offers courses, has a journal , etc.
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture - Has information, referral lists, reference material, etc.
University of Technology, Sydney - College of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Has listing of sites and messages from newsgroups.
The Medical Acupuncture Web Page - Has articles (mostly submitted by medical doctors and dentists) relating to the therapeutic properties of Acupuncture.
Qi Journal's Interactive Acupuncture Chart - Zoom in on various acupuncture points!
Acupuncture.com - Information on traditional Oriental therapies, resources, links, etc.
Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique - A collection of Internet resources regarding the Alexander Technique, plus a mailing list.
The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique - Provides a systemic guide to all Alexander Technique information and resources.
The Centre for Learning - Includes upcoming workshops (U.K.); in-depth Alexander studies, etc.
Alexander Technique International - Information on the technique as well as articles, teacher list, workshops, links, etc.
The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique - UK and non-UK directory of teachers and more.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy 101 - Information on the blending of essential oils; numerous on-line articles; aromatherapy matrix, etc.
Canadian National School of Aromatherapy - Courses offered in distant learning format.
AromaWeb - Links to aromatherapy sites and to companies selling aromatherapy products; suggested reading, recipes; etc.
The Good Scents Company - A commercial site but they have a good selection of information on aromatherapy.
Alt.aromatheraphy Newsgroup - A list of postings.
American Alliance of Aromatherapy - A resource center for aromatherapy practitioners, educators, etc. to share knowledge.
Bird's Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy - Has both an index of properties and of oils for information on treating specific conditions.
National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy - An educational non-profit organization in US that offers members a quarterly newsletter, list of aromatheraphy sources, directory of members, etc.
Kauai Flower & Gem Essences - Commercial site offering 154 flower, gem, and combination remedies.
Guide to Aromatherapy - Description of oils, symptom guide, glossary of terms, etc.
Your Pet's Emotional Health - Flower Essence remedies for dogs and cats.
Ancient Healing Art - Scentsible Aromatherapy - Articles, therapeutic matrix, catalog, etc.
FLOWERBASE Home Page - A software package for therapists and others who prescribe or take flower or gem essence remedies.
Whole Energy Essences....Gem, Fruit and Flower Essences - How to apply the essences, newsletter, garden tour, etc.
Ayurveda
The Ayurvedic Institute - Has a good "Introduction to Ayurvedic" and an "Information Center".
The Ayurvedic Center - Located in Houston, Texas they offer classes, telephone consultations, herbs for sale, etc.
The Ayurvedic Health Center Online - Has copies of news articles, offers consultation services, etc.
Ayurvedic Foundations - They conduct workshops, produce cassette tapes, provide lifestyle counselling, etc.
The National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine - Provides information to the public through seminars and workshops (USA), conducts scientific research, etc.
Bach Flower Remedies
Flower Essences: Gifts From the Flowers - Includes articles, a questionnaire to help you select the flower essences most useful for you, description of 96 flower remedies, and more.
Bach Centre, Dr. Edward - Located in Mount Vernon, England. Site includes watercolours of all the remedy plants with remedy descriptions; FAQs; information on training courses, publications, etc. and much more.
Noah's Herbal Products (Bach Flower Remedies) - Information on the work of Dr. Bach, how to select your Bach Flower Remedies, etc.
New Bach Flower Therapies - Based on Dr. Bach's remedies, with body maps, literature, links, etc.
Biofeedback
Biofeedback - An Introduction - Information on what biofeedback is - how it works - when it should be used, etc.
Neurofeedback Archive - Includes reprints from peer-reviewed journals on biofeedback studies.
Homepage for Clinical Psychophysiologists and Biofeedback Therapists - Links to related sites.
Biofeedback Society of California - Open forum for exchange of ideas, methods, clinical experience; offers professional certification, etc.
The Biofeedback Foundation of Europe - Information on workshops, services; has bulletin board, library, etc.
Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback - Their mission is to advance the development, knowledge, etc. with a view to improving health and quality of life.
Self-Regulation of Mind & Body - (Life Sciences Institute of Mind-Body Health) Details on application of biofeedback to mental and physical problems and other related therapies.
Chiropractic
Dr. Watson's Chiropractic OnLine - General information; Q & A; treatment advice; and much more.
Chiro-Web - History of chiropractic; research; education; associations;, networking; links, etc.
Dr. Anders Anderson's Chiropractic - Information on chiropractic in general, conditions treated, what to expect on a visit to a chiropractor, and much more.
The Chiropractic Page - Numerous links to chiropractic colleges, organizations, services, software, research, journals and more.
Chiropractic OnLine - Consumer information, information for chiropractors and other healthcare professionals, online reference and research library, and links to other sites.
Chiropractic in Britain - Explains what chiropractic is, how it may help you, has recent news articles, links to other sites, search feature for chiropractors in UK.
Chiropractic in Canada - Includes both an Information section with general questions and answers, etc. and a Professional Network section with information on chiropractic in Canada, various associations, etc.
Chiropractic Resource Journal - A peer-reviewed journal developed to encourage scholarly scientific
CranioSacral Therapy (See also Osteopathic Medicine.)
OSHO Craniosacral Balancing - General information, worldwide list of practitioners, links, etc.
Cranial Osteopathy - Email request option for UK practitioners, link to USA practitioners search database as well as links to related sites, FAQs, etc.
FAQ on Cranial Osteopathy - Information provided by Crouch End Osteopathic Clinic, London UK.
The Upledger Institute, Inc - An educational and clinical resource center specializing in CranioSacral Therapy. Site includes seminar information, research articles, on-line order taking for education materials, etc.
OsteoMed II - Some explanations of Cranial Osteopathy with numerous links.
Feldenkrais
Feldenkrais Guild - Online directory of practitioners; articles; links; etc .
Feldenkrais - Information on Feldenkrais, articles, etc.
Feldenkrais: Somatic Options - Information on The Feldenkrais Method which uses gentle movement and directed attention to facilitate self-awareness.
Herbology
The Families of Flowering Plants - An extensive database.
Plants Natural Database - Provides a single source of information about the plant kingdom to researchers and others interested in plants.
Whole Herb - Sections on growing herbs, preserving herbs, and more.
Silver Sage - Articles on using herbs for medicinal uses, history of herbs, and more.
Thorne Abstracts - On a variety of herbs, etc.
A Modern Herbal - Botanical.com has a hyper-text version of this book (first published in 1931) available for searching.
Soaring Bear's Herb Resources - Extensive list of herbal and ethnobotanical sites.
Flora of North America - A project to make available up-to-date information on approximately 20,000 species of plants of North America, north of Mexico.
American Botanical Council - Their objective is to disseminate factual, accurate information on herbs and herbal research.
The Herbal Bookworm - Includes various articles by well-known herbalists, book reviews, links, etc.
Dr. Quinn's Dynamics for Health - This page of Dr. Quinn's site has a discussion about various parts of the body along with a list of some of the herbs that are used medicinally for that specific organ system.
Rocky Mountain Herbal Institute - Promotes ideas for protecting herbalists' rights, improving quality in herbal practice and common sense in herbal usage.
American Herbalists Guild - Addresses the concerns and needs of herbalists specializing in the medicinal use of plants.
The Protocol Journal of Botanical Medicine - Includes therapeutic approaches to specific disorders and specific condition reviews.
Henriette's Herbal Homepage - Includes medicinal and culinary herbfaqs, many herbal archives, plant name database, links, etc.
Queensland Herb Society inc - Located in Brisbane, Australia their members share their knowledge and experience about growing herbs, etc.
The Australasian College of Herbal Studies - Offers correspondence courses on a number of healing methods. Also has on-line newsletter.
The Herb Society (UK) Home Page - Information on herbal remedies, preserving your herbs, and more.
Southwest School of Botanical Medicine - A most comprehensive resource for information on medicinal plants. Includes a FAQ page, photos, drawings, and brief discussions of the preparation and uses of herbs, etc.
HerbNET - Information on herbs, herb products, links, etc.
Herb Research Foundation - Herbs and Herbal Medicine for Health - A non-profit research and educational foundation focusing on the use of herbs for health, environmental conservation and international development. Includes HerbalGram, their quarterly publication.
Medicinal herbFAQ - A FAQ for alt.folklore, herbs and the medicinal.herbalist.
Sun Angel - A glossary of herbs and aromas.
UW Medicinal Herb Garden - Images of the actual garden, etc.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy Mailing List - This list is for the exchange of current information affecting homeopathy and the study of all aspects of homeopathy - including case taking, materia medica, and repertory.
NJH Homeopathic Forum - Correspond with homeopaths all over the world! Includes large list of previous postings.
Institute for Research in Homeopathic Information and Symptomatology - Will feature (once completed) online version of the Complete Repertory by Roger van Zandvoort. Presently has information on the Complete Repertory and a manual that can be downloaded.
The Medicine Garden - This site features classical homeopathy, e-mail newsgroup, etc.
Homeopathy Online - A journal of Homeopathic Medicine.
The Institute of Classical Homeopathy - Based in St. Helena, CA they offer a four-year training program.
International Foundation for Homeopathy - Has information and publications, etc.
Simillimum - Journal of the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians - Dedicated to classical homeopathy as formulated by Samuel Hahnemann. Free sample online.
The British Institute of Homeopathy, Canada - Offers homeopathic pharmacy courses, as well as a veterinary homeopathy program, etc.
Homeopathic College of Canada - Programmes available, links, etc.
Homeopathic Educational Services - An introduction to homeopathy - specific ailments and treatments - research - catalogue of books, tapes, etc. and more.
Homeopathic Internet Resources List - This site contains information on files, lists, organizations, research and more.
Homeopathy Home Page - Resources and FAQs, Homeopathy Online issues, reference library and more.
Kinesiology
KinesiologyNet - Includes addresses to Applied Kinesiology and Specialized Kinesiology schools, associations and institutes all over the world; a Reader's Board; links to other WWW sites, and more.
International College of Applied Kinesiology - This site has information for both the general public and the professional; FAQs; and more
Specialized Kinesiology with capital SK - Huib Salomons page from The Netherlands.
Light Touch Kinesiology - An Australian site that explains what kinesiology is; has news updates, lists events and courses, etc.
Touch For Health (TFH) - Kinesiology - Has information on muscle testing, using TFH in self-healing, and more.
Alan's Pages - Kinesiology Articles, etc - Has information on what kinesiology is; what conditions can be helped, etc.
Massage Therapy
The Massage Therapy Homepage - Has general information, articles, resources, and more.
American Massage Therapy Association - Includes code of ethics for massage therapists; definitions and types of massage therapists, calendar of events, how to locate a massage therapist, research studies, etc.
University of Michigan "Muscles in Action" - A multimedia interactive site for learning about muscle action in the human body.
Universal Touch - Includes a description of massage and various techniques and styles; glossary of terms; massage schools information; extensive list of links, etc.
MassageTherapy.com - Links to massage therapists, lists of massage schools, general information.
The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration - Information on rolfing, their educational program, etc.
Massage Therapy Web Central - Includes resources, articles, and many links.
Naturopathy
Dr. Quinn's Dynamics for Health - Includes explanation of what Naturopathy is, how it varies from Homeopathy and TCM, what conditions Naturopaths treat; herbal remedies for specific ailments; a Detox page, and more.
Naturopathic Medicine in the U.K. - Includes separate sections on the definition of naturopathy, the philosophy of naturopathy, amongst others. Also has listing of Registered Naturopaths in the U.K.
American Naturopathic Medical Association - A scientific, educational organization that is dedicated to exploring new frontiers of mind, body, medicine and health.
Canadian Naturopathic Foundation (CNP) - Awards scholarships to Canadians enrolled in a school or college of naturopathic medicine recognized and approved by CNF; provides grants for scientific research and development of naturopathic medicine, etc.
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine - Canada's only recognized 4 year, full-time program, includes contact information, curriculum, etc.
Naturopathic Medicine Network - A guide to naturopathic holistic modalities and alternative health care.
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians - Descriptions of a Naturopathic Physician, library of articles, links to other sites, etc.
NaturMedia: News About Naturopathic Medicine - Up-to-the-minute news and information on Naturopathic Medicine (media web site for AANP).
British Columbia Naturopathic Association - Offers patient referrals to a doctor in B.C., information available on pursuing a career as a Naturopathic Physician.
Nutrition
American Society for Nutritional Sciences - A research society dedicated to improving the quality of life through the science of nutrition.
The Nutrition Reporter - Includes articles on vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
Nutrition Action Healthletter - Seeks to promote health through nutritional education.
Dr. Earl Mindell, Index of Vitamins and Nutrition - The author of the best-selling book "Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible" believes that taking vitamins is a way to heal and stay healthy naturally.
Osteopathic Medicine (See also Craniosacral Therapy.)
American Osteopathic Association - Sections include information of interest to the general public; information of interest to professionals in the field; has database of practitioners in U.S. and Canada, etc.
The Osteopathic Home Page (of Eric J Dolgin, D.O.) - It describes traditional Osteopathic Medicine as well as Osteopathy in the Cranial Field.
OsteopathicNet - A non-profit educational site set up by volunteer osteopathic medical students from across the U.S. Information on osteopathic medicine and finding a D.O.
U.S. Directory of Osteopathic Physicians - Directory of over 20,000 physicians.
British School of Osteopathy - Details on the school registry, clinic and library services, etc. Includes an explanation of what osteopathy is, and links to related sites.
OsteoMed II - A clinic that combines the utilization of all three medical disciplines, i.e. complementary, traditional and preventative medicine. Has numerous links, etc.
Qigong
Qi Gong - Includes an history and introduction to Qi Gong, and student/practitioner information.
Chinese Qigong - Introduction of basic concepts, links, etc.
The Qigong Institute - Promotes medical Qigong via education, research and clinical studies.
Qi-Journal - Sample articles, catalog of books, videos, music, etc., research and links, listing of professionals, etc.
The Qigong Center - Located in Flushing N.Y, the center offers courses, etc.
A Qigong Webpage - Information on qigong associations, plenty of links.
Qigong Association of America - Has a newsletter, FAQs and offers videos, tapes, etc. for sale.
Reflexology
International Research Institute of Reflexology & Reflexotherapy - They offer courses (including a correspondence course) and software packages.
United Kingdom Reflexology Link Page - Links to reflexology pages in the UK.
International Academy of Advanced Reflexology - A school in Pennsylvania, founded by Lorraina Telepo.
Home of Reflexology - Provides details on Relexology Organizations together with information on reflexology and other reflexology related sites.
Reflexology Research - Presents studies, reviews of clinical cases, and much more.
Shamanism
Shamanism - Working with Animal Spirits - This site gives us the various wisdom that a particular animal spirit imparts to us.
The Foundation for Shamanic Studies - Information on courses and workshops; research; background; and much more.
Shamanism - Contains FAQs that give an overview of shamanism; questions culled from a newsgroup; etc.
A Shamanic Path - This site includes lots of links.
Shamanism - Includes good overview of shamanism - has lots of contributors.

Subtle-Field Modalities
Chakra Systems
Anodea Judith's Website - Includes information on her books "Wheels of Life: A User's Guide to the Chakra System" and "The Sevenfold Journey".
Healing Touch
Healing Touch International, Inc - A healing method that uses an hands-on and energy based technique to balance and align the human energy field.
Huna Healing
Aloha International - An non-profit organization founded by Serge Kahili King. There are editorials, articles, details of workshops and books/products that are available.
Polarity Therapy
Polarity Therapy Resources - Directory of practitioners, programs, workshops other training, etc.
Polarity Therapy - Energy Medicine for 21 Century - An introduction that includes a case history; monthly article, etc.
Arizona Polarity Institute - Links to schools workshops, information sites, services, etc.
NewAge Directory for Polarity Therapy - U.S. directory for practitioners.
Pranic Healing
Pranic Healing Canada - Course descriptions, Centres, events scheduled, etc.
Master Choa Kok Sui's Homepage - Information on courses, Centers, publications, etc.
Pranic Healing - Information on their courses, books, and links to other sites.
Reiki
Traditional Japanese Reiki - - Information on the Ysui Healing System.
Reiki Net Links - This site provides links to over 70 Reiki sites on the internet.
School of Philosophy and Life Sciences (Reiki page) - This page is quite detailed and informative.
One Degree Beyond: A Reiki Journey into Energy Medicine - Reiki information, links, etc.
ReikiFree America - A resource for those seeking healing sessions, classes and healing circles that are free-of-charge.
Arla's Dynamic Universe - Includes Reiki Masters' Registry (USA); articles on Reiki; and links to other sites, etc.
Center for Reiki Training - Reiki FAQ, articles, class descriptions schedules, Reiki News (quarterly publication), books and products, etc.
The Reiki Page - A collection of information about Reiki that are presented with the purpose of spreading knowledge of what Reiki is.
Reiki UK Pages - Information on Reiki, lists UK practitioners, links, etc.
Reiki - Has information on the three levels, etc.
Therapeutic Touch
Alternative/Complementary Medicine Analysis - An article entitled "Alternative Medicine - Science or Pseudoscience" that includes information on Therapeutic Touch.
Hands that Heal: The Art of Therapeutic Touch - Information on this healing art.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Jung Tao School of Chinese Studies - A source of information on classical Chinese medical theory, taijiquan and daoist philosophical interests. Medicine - Has book reviews, sample articles, links to Chinese Medicine sites, etc.
Institute for Traditional Medicine - Focus is on Chinese herbal medicine, but also provides information on the Ayurvedic, Tibetan, Native American, and Thai traditions.
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Information on admissions, tuition, faculty, curriculum, etc.
Institute of Chinese Medicine, Inc. - Combines three main branches of TCM; namely acupuncture, herbal treatments, and tuina (orthopedic).
Trager Approach
The Trager Approach - Basic information on this type of healing.
Michael Madrone's page - Based in British Columbia, Canada, Michael is on the staff of The Trager Institute and offers healing sessions, courses and more.
The Principals of the Trager Approach - Excerpt form the book Moving Medicine: The Life and Work of Milton Trager, MD.
What is Trager? - An article that includes the address of The Trager Institute.
Trager Approach courses (Australia) - information on the Trager Approach workshops.


Directories of Practitioners
Celestial Winds Holistic Lifestyle Directory - A directory of both practitioners of various healing modalities, and of various resources.
Chiropractor-Finder - A directory to find Chiropractors and Chiropractic related goods, supplies and services.
Directories of Practitioners Internet Resources - Links to sites that maintain lists of practitioners.
U.S. Directory of Osteopathic Physicians - Directory of over 20,000 physicians (DOs).
Alternative Medicine Yellow Pages - Search by entering specialty and State/Province (Canadian content low at the moment).
Alternative Healers Directory - A world-wide listing.
Dr Weil's Referral Page - Instructions on how to get lists of practitioners of various healing techniques.
MassageTherapy.com's Listing - Listing for United States and Canada.
WorldWide Wellness - A database of alternative and wholistic health information and resources. Includes Professional Directory of Wholistic Healers, plus articles, interviews and book reviews of mind/body/spirit research.
AHHA (American Holistic Health Assn) - Encourages an holistic approach to creating wellness with lists of Holistic and Alternative Healthcare Practitioners and self-help resources.
Holistic Internet Community(tm) - Essays (including some on Pet Care), directory of practitioners and product providers.
Spiritual Emergence Network (SEN) - Operates as a referral system directing people in crisis to doctors, spiritual advisors, etc. in the caller's geographic area
Alternative Health Services Directory - Lists of practitioners by name and by specialty and a Diagnostic Referral Service.
The Share Guide's Holistic Health Directory - Products and services that support conscious change and harmony with the Earth.
The Holistic Health Directory of The NewAge Journal - A Directory of over 11,000 health practitioners in the US.
ALTMED WEB Home Page - The Internet International Directory of Alternative Medicine Practitioners.


Associations and Institutes
The World Institute of Technologies for Healing - Founded by Sir Martin Brofman, Ph.D. the organization presents workshops around the world.
The International Transpersonal Association - Founded by Stanislav Grof, its philosophy recognizes the fundamental unity interconnecting the world of separate beings and objects, and acknowledges the central role of consciousness and creative intelligence.
The Chios Institute - Free on-line tutorials for learning to view the aura and for learning to meditate. Also information on their Energy Field Healing Courses available in Northern California (or in other locations by special arrangement).
Omega Institute - A holistic learning center (located in NY State) that offers workshops, retreats, and conferences in health, psychology, spirituality, music, nature study and much more.
Findhorn Community - Their focus is on learning to bring spiritual principals into their daily lives through their work, the way they relate to each other, and how they express their caring and concern for the earth.
The Academy for Future Sciences - A non-profit philosophical corporation that examines the new roots of consciousness, from the standpoint of a central dialogue between scientific and spiritual philosophy.
Intuition Network - Offers opportunities for networking among individuals who are interested in intuition - through journals, conferences, retreats, etc.
A.R.E. Inc. - The headquarters of the work of Edgar Cayce - it preserves, researches, and makes available insights from Cayce's information
Moksha Foundation - Founded by Andrew Cohen, it is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the enlightenment of the individual and the expression of enlightenment in the world.
National Association for Chiropractic Medicine (NACM) - Their membership of chiropractors renounce the belief that "subluxation is the cause of dis-ease" but accept instead the fact that "manipulative procedures" has scientific validity simply for affecting joint dysfunctional disorders.
The Gerson Institute - A non-profit organization dedicated to the holistic treatment of degenerative diseases through seminars, distribution of literature on The Gerson Therapy and Training programs, etc.


Professional Organizations
The Chiropractic Resource Organization - Site is maintained "by chiropractors for chiropractors" and includes research, politics, graphics & images section, etc.
 

Journals
MenoTimes - A quarterly journal dedicated to alternative approaches to Menopause and Osteoporosis. It was created to educate and empower women and provide them with up-to-date information so that they could make sensible and safe decisions.
Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - A peer-reviewed journal that is a forum for sharing information concerning the practical use of Alternative Medicine in preventing and treating disease, healing illness, and promoting health.
Lapis - The new journal of The New York Open Center; includes full text of selected articles.
The Wellness Wise Electronic Journal - Bi-weekly health journal includes scripts from the daily syndicated radio program "Wellness Wise".
The Protocol Journal of Botanical Medicine - A peer-reviewed research publication combining western Allopathic Medicine with Naturopathic, Ayurvedic and Chinese practices.
Nature's Field: A Journal of Holistic Healing - Focuses on herbs, good nutrition and natural healing.
Alternative Medicine Digest - Summarizes information from doctors' journals, research, conferences and newsletters.
Healthy & Natural Journal - Cites recent developments in natural health, natural/organic foods, consumer activism and the environment.
The Equinox Alternative - A scientific approach to non-pharmaceutical medicine which occupies the ground between pharmaceutical medicine and alternative medicine.
The Healing Spirit - This online journal covers healing, metaphysics, spirituality, consciousness and related topics.

Magazines and Newsletters
Artes de Cura - an electronic magazine (also available in Portugese) where you find themes related to body-mind-spirit interaction.
Education 2000 Plus Magazine - Features articles on exercise (including martial arts), diet and nutrition, alternative medicine, etc.
HealthMap - Their magazine has information on alternative medicine research; regular columns on benefits of certain foods and herbs; New York City map for the location of health care professionals, health food stores, etc., and more
Twin Cities WELLNESS - Has information on alternative medicine, natural health and on blended healthcare options.
Ask Dr. Weil - The main feature is a Q & A plus RealAudio Meditation or commentary in his own voice. Dr. Weil's Newsletter and more!
A Lotus - A newsletter for complementary medicine - mainly Tibetan Medicine.
SageLine - A monthly newsletter with articles of interest about health (allopathic and alternative), etc.
Women's Health Hot Line Newsletter - A commercial-free newsletter created by medical author to foster awareness of important womens' health issues.
The Share Guide Home Page - A magazine focusing on holistic health, personal growth and environment awareness. Also has Holistic Health Directory and links.
Health News Naturally - On-line version with selected articles.
Conscious Choice Magazine - Reports on environmental issues and Natural alternatives in health care, food and nutrition.
Delicious! - An online magazine of natural living that includes articles on herbs, homeopathy, etc.
T'ai Chi Way Magazine - A bimonthly publication dedicated to alternative health through the practice of t'ai chi chuan, qigong, chinese herbal medicine and mediation.
Good Medicine Magazine - A bi-monthly publication on preventative medicine.
Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients - A peer-reviewed internationally distributed magazine that synthesizes current information in Alternative Medicine.
Healing Arts Magazine - Articles are geared towards informing readers of health choices available and to encourage a healthy lifestyle through a holistic approach.
NaturalLink: The Alternative Medicine & Holistic Health Survival Guide - Includes Holistic Health Directories for the U.S. and links to information/resource sites.
Aesclepian Chronicles - Informative and inspirational articles about complementary/allopathic treatment modalities. Includes book reviews, information on the Synergistic Health Center and links to other sites.


Holistic Clinics
Freedom Holistic Centre - Based in Ireland, they specialize in kinesiology, homeopathy and massage.
Learners Learning - they offer seminars, conferences and training programs; do research into dolphin communication and conduct dolphin swim programs.
Mississauga Therapeutic Health Centre - Offers the new and unique method of EAV, or skin galvanic response diagnosis. There's even a mail-order service utilizing a hair sample. Wide variety of healing methods used in house, from homeopathy and naturopathy to acunpuncture and iridology.
The NY Open Center - Offers long-term in-depth programs on a variety of healing modalities, and more.
Coastal Mountain College of Healing Arts - A centre located in Vancouver, B.C. for natural healing Practitioners and therapists to share their skills and knowledge in classrooms, clinics and workshops.
Mystic Gateway - Holistic Center - A center located in central New Jersey, USA that offers healing circles, classes, etc.
Omega Institute - A holistic learning center (located in NY State) that offers workshops, retreats, and conferences in health, psychology, spirituality, music, nature study and much more.


Schools
The Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - Located in Seattle, Washington, they offer a Master of Acupuncture degree as well as various certificate programs.
Touching Spirit Center - Information on Elizabeth K. Stratton's workshops, etc.
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine - They offer a four-year, full-time program in naturopathic medicine as well as professional development, general interest and certificate programs.
The Institute of Classical Homeopathy - Based in St. Helena, CA they offer a four-year training program.
University of Creation Spirituality - Located in Oakland, it is headed by theologian Matthew Fox. It offers a M.A. in culture and creation spirituality, a Doctor of Ministry in Creation program, as well as certificate and sabbatical programs, workshops.
The School for Enlightenment and Healing Inc. - Based in San Diego area, their program covers the development of spiritual knowledge, subtle sense perception, hands-on-healing skills, etc.
Bastyr University - Offers degree programs in naturopathy, nutrition, acupuncture, Oriental medicine and applied behavioral sciences.
Barbara Brennan School of Healing - Dedicated to the exploration and enrichment of Healing Science, a spiritual healing system that reorganizes and heals the Human Energy Field (or aura).
Esalen - Explores subjects that universities and scientific research centers often neglect, without the dogmatism that characterizes many religious and therapeutic schools.


Legal Issues
Regulatory Affairs Information - Has links to sites concerning regulatory information on pharmaceutical, medical device, biologic or other regulated product industries.
Overview of Legislative Developments concerning Alternative Health Care in the U.S. - An article by David M. Sale sponsored by the Fetzer Institute.
Michael H. Cohen: A Fixed Star in Health Care Reform - An excellent article!


Research Sites
Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation - Their work represents over 250 years of collection research conducted by renowned leaders in the fields of medicine and dentistry.
Quantum Medicine - Offers research on quantum medicine with a basic clinical hypothesis that doctors can substitute behavioural and homeopathic medicine for synthetic drugs. Offers books as well as articles that can be downloaded.
Institute of HeartMath Subtle Energy Research - Update on methods used to measure the Human Subtle Energy Fields.
The AquaThought Foundation - A privately funded research organization dedicated to the exploration of human - dolphin interaction.
Orgone Biophysical Research Lab - Supports various research projects, workshops, etc that are focused on Orgone Biophysical discoveries of the late Dr. Wilheim Reich.
ISSSEEM Home Page - Designed as a bridge between scientifically-inclined intuitives and intuitively-inclined scientists. The organization supports experimental exploration of the phenomena associated with the practice of energy healing.
Tzu Chi Institute for Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Their task is to facilitate the evaluation of complementary and alternative medical approaches for the purpose of determining their effectiveness scientifically.
AMR'TA - The Alchemical Medicine Research and Teaching Assn - Alchemical Medicine is the science of assisting healing to occur in accordance with each individual's true nature. They work to reunite the art of Healing with the science of Medicine by embracing and weaving together the intuitive and the technical; ancient traditions and modern science.
DCM Home Page The Complementary Medicine Program at the University of Maryland at Baltimore is a comprehensive approach to investigating Alternative/Complementary Medicine. Includes past and on-going studies, publications, etc.


General Resources
American Association of Alternative Healers (AAAH) - They advocate personal choice and patient-oriented, financially-feasible whole body/whole mind health care.
Health Healing News - Various articles on a variety of alternative healing methods. Has a Holistic Health overview section; on-line articles; links to other sites, etc.
Mediconsult.com - A professionally moderated, consumer focused free virtual medical center offering detailed medical and drug information and support.
Natural Health Village - Has information on legislation, legal and debates about Natural Health issues; an electronic newsletter; articles; and links.
Of Quasars Quanta - Offers a fascinating tour of the macrocosms and microcosms of our universe. Includes numerous links of a metaphysical nature.
Energy Balancing for Natural Health - Gives information for treatment of specific disorders; seminar schedule book information of James Minckler; etc.
W. Brugh Joy's Home Page Author of "Joy's Way - A Map for the Transformational Journey". His site has information on conferences, national study groups, his books tapes, etc.
Between the Lines - Barry Chowka's analysis of the politics of alternative medicine as well as his bleak assessment of the US federal government's 25-year-old "War on Cancer".
HealthGate - Contains extensive material on both alternative and conventional medicine.
UMAB - Division of Complementary Medicine - Information on ongoing studies, publications, presentations, etc.
NewHeavenNewEarth Resources - Publishes News Briefs; in-depth Special Reports; and Interviews, etc.
Doubleclickd: Index of Articles - Various articles.
Health Care Information Resources -- Alternative Medicine - Offers access to both general resources in Alternative Medicine and links to pages that are inclusive, or encyclopedic in nature. Excellent in-depth descriptions of each link.
WorldWide Wellness - A database of alternative and wholistic health information and resources. Includes Professional Directory of Wholistic Healers, plus articles, interviews and book reviews of mind/body/spirit research.
Back to Health - Site includes World Wide Wellness Directory, Calendar of Events, Wellness chat and bulletin board, e-mail address of Clinton Miller (lobbyist dedicated to fighting for the rights of holistic practitioners and the availability of natural products throughout the U.S.)
Institute of HeartMath Subtle Energy Research - Update on methods used to measure the Human Subtle Energy Fields.
Quantum Medicine - Offers research on quantum medicine with a basic clinical hypothesis that doctors can substitute behavioural and homeopathic medicine for synthetic drugs. The site includes books and articles that can be downloaded.
MEDWEB - Search - Search engine for Emory University Health Sciences Center Library. You can get to the Contents page from there. Standard sciomedicine.
Association for Humanistic Psychology (AHP) - An international community dedicated to exploration of healing and expansion of the human psyche.
Environmental Preventative Health Center of Atlanta - Provides information on a variety of medical problems and how to live a healthier life.
HANS The Health Action Network Society - A comprehensive collection of independent alternative health information in Canada.
Alternative Health News Online - Lists of sites dealing with both alternative medicine and conventional medicine.
Healing Arts Report - Both a print monthly newsletter and a website examining alternatives in health and healing.
The Amazing Maze Of Natural Medicine - Services of the Center located in Ojai, California, articles on various holistic healing modalities written by founder William S. Eidelman, M.D.
The Alternative Medicine Homepage - A jumpstation for sources of information on unconventional, unorthodox, unproven or alternative, complementary, innovative, integrative therapies.
Ask Dr. Weil - The main feature is a Q & A plus RealAudio Meditation or commentary in his own voice. Dr. Weils Newsletter and more!
HealthCraze! - Natural health tips and resources.
ARXC - Includes links to medical, holistic health organizations, associations, etc.
The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Sumeria - A collection of resources for exploring alternative ideas in health, science and spirituality.
Spirit-WWW - Has over 1500 documents on a large variety of spiritual concepts, etc.
Citizens for Choice in Health Care - Conducts public education campaigns about consumer's rights to choice in health care and the need of legislation to protect those rights.


 
Fraud

It's important to check out the safety and effectiveness of any treatment or product, but be aware of whose opinion you're getting. Many approaches don't lend themselves to scientific investigation. On one level, that can be a good thing, and it certainly doesn't mean they're harmful or ineffeective. The decision has to come from you, and perhaps some informed advisers.

QuackNet - Always a good idea to investigate claims, etc before even considering a treatment.
Quackwatch - A guide to health fraud, quackery, and intelligent decisionmaking.
Healthcare Reality Check - Information about alternative medicine claims, products, and services.


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