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Health and Care: Alternative and Complementary Medicine


Disclaimer: New Horizons Un-Limited does not endorse any goods or services provided. New Horizons Un-Limited assumes no responsibility in guaranteeing the services, programs or conditions as described. If you are interested in a resource listed below, call or contact the resource to verify the current situation. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading. Evaluate information and make your own decisions when using these resources. This page provides links to Internet information resources and does not replace the care of a qualified health practitioner.

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Alexander Technique is a method that works to change (movement) habits in our everyday activities. It is a simple and practical method for improving ease and freedom of movement, balance, support and coordination. The technique teaches the use of the appropriate amount of effort for a particular activity, giving you more energy for all your activities. This is a comprehensive site on the Alexander Technique including descriptions, lessons, how to find a teacher, books, videos and other learning resources.

Alternative Healthcare Network is a source for news and information about alternative healthcare. You can browse their extensive provider directory, discuss healthcare issues in their forums, and much more!

Alternative Medicine Home Page is a jump station for sources of information on complementary, alternative, innovative, integrative, unconventional, unorthodox, unproven therapies. Alternative therapies include but are not limited to the following disciplines: folk medicine, herbal medicine, diet fads, homeopathy, new age healing, chiropractic, acupunture, naturopathy, massage, and music therapy. This site provides links to Internet information sources and does not replace the care by a qualified health practitioner.

Alternative Medicine Information provides a comprehensive list of alternative medicine information. Some areas of the site are only accessible with membership.

American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and Naturopathic medicine was founded upon a holistic philosophy, naturopathic medicine combines safe and effective traditional therapies with the most current advances in modern medicine. Naturopathic medicine is appropriate for the management of a broad range of health conditions affecting all people of all ages. This site covers Naturopathic resources, decriptions of Naturopathic medicine and Naturopathic practices.

New Sign I.C.P.A is a non-profit, chiropractic research organization dedicated solely to family health and well-being. The purpose of the I.C.P.A is to compile and publish research pertinent to children's health from conception, throughout pregnancy and in childhood. I.C.P.A membership is composed of over two thousand chiropractic doctors and students around the world. These members share a common interest in the advancement of quality chiropractic care for children.

Complementary/Alternative Medicine by Hawaii Medical Library, Consumer Health Information Service offers informational databases, articles, fact sheets, organizations, find a practitioner guide and more on Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Glucosamine and Arthritis Center has the latest information on glucosamine, arthritis, and joint pain. Joint pain is something that nobody should have to live with. Fortunately, information is power. Explore this website and evaluate hundreds of articles, "plain english" clinical research summaries, message board posts, and more.

King Orchards, a producer of tart cherry juice offers information on arthritis and the health benefits of tart cherry juice. Included on their website is a discussion of Arthritis. **While NHU does not endorse this product, this website offers a lot of useful information on arthritis, its causes, symptoms, and treatments.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine includes information on health, research, training, clinical trials and includes the 10 Things To Know About Evaluating Medical Resources on the Web. The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading. This short guide contains important questions you should consider as you look for health information online. Answering these questions when you visit a new site will help you evaluate the information you find.

Prolotherapy website includes a listing of physicians by state, information about Prolotherapy, and extensive articles and research on this therapy. Prolotherapy is also known as non-surgical ligament reconstruction, and is a permanent treatment for chronic pain. Pain from multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, polio and arthritis are a few of the musculoskeletal pain ailments that can be treated with Prolotherapy.

Rosenthal Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine provides information on complementary and alternative medicine, commonly known as CAM, which focuses on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, treating illness and preventing disease. It embraces a holistic approach to wellness, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through a variety of therapies and practices, many of which are centuries old. This side provides advice on choosing practitioners, comprehensive information on medicinal herbs, as well as links to other databases, associations and resources.

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Alternative Medicine Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, founded in March 1998 to provide responsible and reliable information about alternative medicine to the public and health professionals. This site offers guides on the following: General Resource Guide, Choosing a Practitioner and How to Make Sense of Contradictory Medical Research.

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