Be aware that alternative health and healing covers everything from pure hogwash to promising and proven therapies. Also take note that alternative medicine should be considered a supplement to - not a replacement for - traditional medicine.
QuackWatch - consumer guide to health fraud, quackery, and intelligent decision making on traditional and alternative health topics.
Office
of Alternative medicine:
searchable database of alternative medicalinformation extracted
from Medline
altmedadvisor.com The home of the Alternative Medicine Advisor—the authoritative newsletter of
integrative medicine. latest information from the rapidly
developing fields of alternative and integrative medicine in each
monthly issue. Our goal is to provide useful guidance and expert
advice to help you take responsibility for your own health and
make informed and appropriate choices when it comes to
alternative therapies.
Ayorveda Holistic Centre Ayurveda means the "science of
life". It originated in India more than 5,000 years old and
is believed to be the oldest healing science in existence, from
which all other systems emerged. Pronounced
"Aa-yure-vay-da", this ancient healing system has three
main focuses: Healing illness, Prevention of disease and
Longevity or age reversal.
Alternative Health News OnlineProvides news on alternative, complementary
and preventive health. It's aim is to provide you with news and
information that will keep you up-to-date on the latest
happenings in this rapidly growing field. Includes a number of sites
that are updated daily and weekly
Wellness Today (online journal)The mission at Wellness Today is to empower
readers with knowledge so each can make the best health care
decision. Writers include nurses and medical doctors, as well as
holistic health care providers
Holistics on-line A source for accurate information for those who are
interested in their health and learning about the various
treatment options available to them. Covers all facets of
medicine, conventional and alternative. Has an advisory panel of
expert physicians and experts from around the world. Aim is to
cover in a very objective fashion without the hype so that you
can make your own mind.
Holistics
internet Resources Large
site - lots of links, Proffessionals and lay persons
Herbnet A
comprehensive site for those seeking information on herbs, herb
products and remedies, herb publications. Features a magazine,
directory of retailers and wholesalers, events, gardening, press
& media, courses
Medherb.com A site set up by Medical
Herbalism, a quarterly journal of clinical herbalism.
Provides links to medical information and to any resource they
can find relevant to medicinal herbs or herbalism practiced in a
clinical setting, regardless of the medical tradition or system.
Alliance for Alternative Health Care (AAHC) - group of professionals with a purpose to
offer individuals ways to attain optimum physical, mental and
spiritual well being, naturally.
American
College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) - non-profit alternative medicine society
dedicated to educating physicians on the latest findings and
emerging procedures in preventive/nutritional medicine.
American
Society of Alternative Therapists - professional association of holistic health
practitioners.
Association for Comprehensive NeuroTherapy (ACN) - features a newsletter dealing with
alternative treatments for Tourette syndrome, ADD, ADHD, and
autism and learning disabilities.
Association for Integrative Medicine - integrating alternative &
complementary medicine, traditional and modern healing systems,
honoring Eastern & Western approaches.
Association Of Healing Health Care Projects - organisation based on the ethic of
healing ourselves, our relationships, and our communities.
Center for Empirical Medicine - promoting alternative cancer therapies
such as homeopathy, acupuncture, and chiropractic.
Consumers First - public information campaign led by organisations
concerned about the well being and safety of people who consume
nutraceuticals, including dietary supplements and herbal
remedies.
Family Wellness Collective - a group of alternative health care practitioners
dedicated to helping people create health and well-being in their
lives.
Foundation for the Advancement of
Innovative Medicine -
dedicated to the advancement and acceptance of alternative
medicine.
India Board of Alternative Medicines - promote and develop alternative
medicines and popularize the concept of holistic health and
healing.
Integrated Medicine Research Association - support site for a reference book on
integrated medicine using popular alternative medicine systems.
Aroma
Web resource for
aromatherapy and essential oils information
Amateur Aromatherapy This site has been designed as a reference
library for amateur aromatherapists. It is one of the few
non-commercial reference sites on the Web
Bird's Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy - lists oils and their properties.
An introduction to Aromatherapy Proffessional site At the Kevala centre we
offer training, aromatherapy treatments and a range of quality
essential oils available by mail order.
Chinese Medicine Layperson's guide -- what to expect when visiting a
chinese chemist
Asian health traditions Herbal and
acupuncture. The site's intention is to educate people about
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in our
conventionally dominated society.
Cathay Herbal Laboratories Commercial site. Useful info9rmation on
herbs
Acupuncture.com Comprehensive site - proffessional resources,
student resources, news and research
Australian
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association the leading national professional
association of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine
practitioners in Australia.
The Medical Acupuncture informs medical doctors and other health
care professionals about the therapeutic properties of
acupuncture.
Chiropractic
Resource Organisation Chiro org is a not-for-profit site
organized and maintained by chiropractic volunteers.
World
Federation of Chiropractic
Chiro-Web This page is dedicated to giving you access to
up-to-date information about Chiropractic.
Homeopathy Home - Links to all homeopathic resources on the Net.
Features chat room, mailing list, news room. Fairly
comprehensive.
Homeo Doctor
- homeopathic database. Indian Database
Homeopathic Drugs - from the World Wide Drugs database.
National Center for Homeopathy - promoting health through homeopathy.
Alternative Medicine Advisor A-Z. - a newsletter of integrative
medicine. Also includes book reviews
Alternative Medicine Digest- includes a forum for messages, online
chat and information
AltHealth OnLine - a free monthly ezine covering the latest in
alternative health care therapies and treatments.
Chiropractic OnLine Today - A "NewsZine" for the Chiropractic
Profession and the healthcare community.
Delicious! -
your magazine of natural living.
Direction: A Journal on Alexander Technique message board, - offers contact for
subscription, email discussion groups, directory of organisations
and training schools, and more.
Free Spirit Magazine - a journal of Personal Transformation
Ginseng Times - presents useful information regarding various
aspects of Oriental medicine.
Health & Healing News - articles and information about holistic health
car and the natural healing arts.
Health and Self-Realization [Good Times,
The]
Health News Naturally - Quarterly report on fitness, naturopathic health
and other alternative medical issues
Healthstyle Magazine publication about health, fitness, and lifestyle.
Healthy Living Guide - magazine dedicated to better health.
Impakt -
information on natural health medicine and alternative medical
treatments.
Journal of Contemporary Health - for those involved in health, healing
and human potential.
Massage Magazine
Natural Awakenings Magazine - dedicated to providing insights and information
to improve the quality of life physically,mentally, emotionally
and spiritually.
Natural Medicine Journal - interactive guide to clinical research for
physicians.
Natural Way Magazine - reports on the latest developments in holistic
health, healing, herbs, and fitness.
Open Mind Magazine - global resource for the healing of body, mind
& spirit.
Phoenix - a
monthly publication for people actively working on their
physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being
Qi: The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health &
FitnessTaijiquan (Tai
Chi), - featuring acupuncture, meditation, Qigong, Yoga, TCM,
Herbs, and health exercises. Articles for beginner & clinical
practitioner, with tibits of Chinese culture & mythology
Reflexology World
Spectrum: The Wholistic News Magazine - a digest of healing and natural
lifestyle information.
Sunrise Magazine humour, and astrology, tarot, - devoted to
self-improvement and self-development; includes spirituality,
Townsend
Letter for Doctors and Patients - a peer-reviewed internationally distributed
magazine that synthesizes current information in Alternative
Medicine.
Wholeliving.com - health and wellness for mind/body/spirit.
Australian College of Natural Health
Sciences
Convocation of Massage Therapists -
Australia
Therapeutic Massage for Health and Fitness
Acupressure Institute - offers career training programmes.
Acupressure.org - features information about acupressure and
alternative medicine.
Acupressure: A Science of Life - includes history, news, and other
information.
British Columbia Acupressure Therapists' Association
(BCATA) - includes a
current list of practitioners, teachers schools and clinics in
British Columbia.
Guide to Acupressure
High Touch Network - gentle form of acupressure based on ancient
Oriental healing arts.
Jin Shin Do Acupressure Resource Centre - lists Jin Shin Do acupressure clinics,
practitioners, instructors, schools and associations in British
Columbia.
Shiatsu Australia Education Centre - provides training in Shiatsu, Yoga and
Aikido, as well as treatment and counselling.
Shiatsu Therapy Association of Australia
European Shiatsu School - offers a wide range of accredited courses in many
countries.
Shiatsu: Japanese Massage
Shiatsu: Therapeutic Art of Japan
Worldwide
Aquatic Bodywork Association - operates School of Shiatsu and Massage at Harbin
Hot Springs.
Check List for Seated Meditation
Insight Meditation Online
Institute for the Scientific Study of
Meditation
Meditation - The Feldenkrais Method - instructional guide to classic mantra
based meditation.
Mind Empowerment Technique
Surat Shabd Yoga - Sant Mat - Inner Light and Sound Meditation as taught by
Sant Thakar Singh; links to meditation groups.
Aditi
- space for conscious living and thought. About the various forms
of yoga, book recommendations and more.
Austin Yoga Resources Guide - hatha yoga resources.
Desktop Yoga by Ellen Serber - exercises that you can do at your desk
to help alleviate the strain of working at computer. Internetyoga - a shrine to teachers and teachings of
yoga.
Keyboard Yoga - gain physical, mental and spiritual benefits
through a series of relaxation and self-massage techniques.
Manual Of Simple Yoga Meditation
Namaste - general information about Hinduism and yoga.
Pranayama Institute non-profit organisation which disseminates the
techniques of Hatha and Raja Yoga
Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation - examines the efficacy of yoga practices
and develops yoga courses.
World of Yoga
- about the eight main yogas, meditations and more.
Yoga Anand Ashram - resource for yoga information, including
meditation, postures, philosophy, books, etc. Also Moksha Journal
and the teachings of Gurani Anjali,
Yoga Class On The Internet - includes chat, links, and other resources.
Yoga Community Newsletter - articles, letters, poems, drawings, photos and
bliss and mystery.
Yoga Directory
- includes teachers, therapists, products, and alternative
healing services.
Yoga Finder -
listings of yoga classes and teachers by state and country.
Yoga for Beginners - provides basic information for beginning yoga
practitioners as well as books, tapes, and links.
Yoga for Busy People - this column features articles and useful
information on health & fitness related topics.
Yoga Info by Lorenzo - introduction to yoga from an instructor.
Yoga, a Discipline for Self-Knowledge - offers mantras and information about
yoga and vedanta from Swami Saraswati.
Yogaaahhh -
features instructions for doing poses, recommended books and
videos, and general tips.
YogaClass.com
- interactive multimedia yoga instruction.
Yogaplex!
Reiki
Cindy's Reiki Page - universal life energy balances body, mind and
spirit.
Northeast
Reiki Gathering
Pam's Reiki Healing Page
Reiki 4 all - Netherlands - includes information on Karuna Reiki and Tera Mai
Reiki; music; photos; recommended books; and more.
Reiki Cafe -
a place for people who practice Reiki to communicate via a BBS
and chat server.
Reiki Light
Reiki Net -
history, degrees, and networking.
Reiki One
Reiki Page - history and principles, practitioner information,
and more.
Reiki Threshold, The - includes origins, symbols, levels, and more.
Traditional Japanese Reiki
Web Directory: Free For All Reiki Links - a site for practitioners to list their
sites, and for seekers to find services in their area.