Helpful Web Links

Date: 05/26/2003

Contents
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Acupunture Alternative & Complementary Medicine Cancer Chelation Therapy Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Clymer Healing Research Center Dental Health and Mercury Toxicity Developmental & Behavior Conditions (ADHD, Autism, PDD, etc) Diet, Food & Nutrition Disability	Environmental Medicine, Chemical Sensitivity/Intolernace Syndrome (MCS) General Health Links-Includes CDC link on bioterrorism Lyme Disease Neurologic (Brain) Conditions (ALS, Alzheimer's, MS, Parkinson's) Preconception Care Planning & Fertility Stress Management & Mind/Body Skills Vaccination/Immunization Links Women's Health

Clymer Healing Research Center (§ Return to Contents)
Clymer Healing Research Center	Is our sister Chiropractic/Naturopathic center. In addition to their general chiropractic practice, Gerald E. Poesnecker, N.D., D.C. specializes in the naturopathic treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome and Arthur Cushing, D.C. specializes in kinesiologic allergy desensitization (NAET). Dr. Poesnecker also oversees the web site concerning chronic fatigue syndrome (see first box under CFS/FMS)
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (§ Return to Contents)
Acupuncture.com	Many people find acupuncture useful in relieving intractable pain and other health conditions. This is a very attractive, helpful and well-organized site offering an Acupuncturist database from all over the world and a list of chinese medicines that have found to be contaminated ("Beware of Certain Patents")
Alternative and Complementary Medicine (§ Return to Contents)
The Alternative Medicine Home Page	Maintained for the University of Pittsburgh, the Alternative Medicine Homepage is a jumpstation for sources of information on unconventional, unorthodox, unproven, or alternative, complementary, innovative, integrative therapies.
Alternative Medicine Connection	Award winning site providing a wide range of information on complementary and alternative (integrative) medicine topics.
American College for Advancement in Medicine	Founded in 1973, the American College for Advancement in Medicine is a non-profit medical society dedicated to educating physicians on the latest findings and emerging procedures in complementary/alternative medicine, with special emphasis on preventive/nutritional medicine and chelation therapy. Woodlands' physicians are members of this organization.
American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA)	AHMA was founded in 1978 to unite licensed physicians who practice holistic medicine. AHMA membership is open to licensed medical doctors (MDs) and doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) from every specialty, and the medical students studying for those degrees. Associate membership is also open to those health care practitioners certified, registered, or licensed in the state in which they practice. The mission of the AHMA is to support practitioners in their evolving personal and professional development as healers and to educate physicians about holistic medicine. It's vision is to transform health care so that it addresses physical, environmental, mental, emotional, spiritual and social health, thereby contributing to the healing of the planet. As holistic physicians, we are committed to the health of all whom we serve including ourselves. The essence of our vision is unconditional love.
American Preventive Medical Association	The American Preventive Medical Association is the political voice for health care practitioners who use nutritional and other complementary therapies in patient care. Our members approach health from a comprehensive perspective, utilizing Preventive medical techniques and less–invasive, more natural methods of patient management. APMA was founded in 1992 in direct response to the problems faced by practitioners and consumers in the United States. Medical freedoms were and continue to be threatened by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the allopathic medical community, insurance companies and state medical boards around the country. It is clear that complementary health care providers and consumers need an advocate... on Capitol Hill, in the state legislatures, in the courts, and with the media.
Clinical Pearls Nutritonal Database	Free search/research short synopses of new research on nutrition and integrative medicine, taken from this month's Clinical Pearls News. For the professional and progressive lay public. The following Clinical Pearls One-Liner's are to be used strictly as an educational tool, and to be shared with one's health care physician.
Health World Online	HealthWorld Online is a 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. You will meet many of the leaders in natural health, wellness, self-care and alternative medicine as you navigate our Internet health network, experts who have dedicated their lives to educating consumers and professionals in the health care of the future--Integrative Health--blending the best of conventional and alternative/complementary medicine.
Joseph Mercola, M.D.	Excellent site providing a wide range of information on integrative medicine topics.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, NIH.	National Institutes of Health Web site providing information on complementary and alternative (integrative) medicine topics.
Cancer (§ Return to Contents)
Cancer Guide	CancerGuide is dedicated to helping you find the answers to your questions about cancer, and especially to helping you find the questions you need to ask.
Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer	Maintained the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, a well-organized guide to over 1300 different Internet sites devoted to cancer. A great jumping off point for a universe of information about cancer treatment and research.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)	The official National Cancer Institute line on cancer. There is a new attitude towards CAM treatments at NCI. See for instance the recent Congressional testimony of Richard Klausner, MD, NCI's director.
OncoLink	The Big Daddy of all cancer-related resources and is a product of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, which sanctioned its use and development. Its purposes are to disseminate information relevant to the field of oncology; educate health care personnel; educate patients, families, and other interested parties; and rapidly collect information pertinent to the specialty.
Ralph Moss On Cancer (Moss Reports)	This site offers specific monographs on a variety of therapies called the Moss Reports. It also has an excellent link page to a variety of other cancer web sites, both conventional and complementary. Raph Moss, Ph. D. is the author of eleven books and three documentaries on cancer-related topics. He is or has been an advisor on alternative cancer treatments to the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, the American Urological Association, Columbia University, the University of Texas, and the German Society of Oncology.
MD Anderson Cancer Center's Complementary/Integrative Medicine Education Resources (CIMER) Website	This site contains evidence-based reviews of complementary or alternative cancer therapies as well as links to other authoritative resources. These reviews evaluate the designs and the results of published research on herbal, mind-body, energy, nutrition, and other biological/ organic /pharmacological (e.g., cartilage) substances. Detailed scientific reviews are provided to assist health care professionals in guiding patients who would like to integrate these therapies with conventional treatments.
Chelation Therapy (§ Return to Contents)
American College for Advancement in Medicine	Founded in 1973, the American College for Advancement in Medicine is a non-profit medical society dedicated to educating physicians on the latest findings and emerging procedures in complementary/alternative medicine, with special emphasis on preventive/nutritional medicine and chelation therapy. Woodlands' physicians are members of this organization.
Congressional Tesitmony on Chelation	Cardiovascular Disease: Is the Federal Government Doing More Harm than Good? EDTA Chelation Therapy: March 10, 1999
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Syndrome (§ Return to Contents)
Healing Research Centers' Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia	Web site devoted to information concerning Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
American Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	AACFS is a non-profit organization of research scientists, physicians, licensed medical healthcare professionals, and other individuals and institutions interested in promoting the stimulation, coordination, and exchange of ideas for CFS research and patient care as well as periodic reviews of current clinical, research and treatment ideas on CFS for the benefit of CFS patients and others.
Centers for Disease Control:CFS	CDC Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Home Page
The CFIDS Association of America	US Non profit association providing information on CFS.
Cheney Clinic Information Service (CCIS)	The mission of the Cheney Clinic Information Service (CCIS) is to construct a system that will leverage quality patient care in the form of vital information and to dispense it to as wide an audience as possible. The resource to be leveraged is not only the time and energy of talented physicians but also the current best thinking or knowledge base on a particular aspect of patient care. In the case of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), the problem is particularly acute due to the scarcity of knowledgeable physicians and the very large number of CFS patients marginalized by either distance from quality care or their inability to afford it.
From Fatigue To Fantastic: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia	From Fatigued to Fantastic is an authoritative and comprehensive resource guide for individuals who suffer from CFIDS and fibromyalgia. It explains, in easy-to-understand language, what these disorders are, what their symptoms are, where they may come from, and how you can eliminate them. Specific guidelines for diagnosis and treatment are clearly and concisely presented for both the patient and the physician.
Fibrohugs: Fibromyalgia Support	We are the largest interactive Fibromyalgia site that is truly designed for the entire Family with Monitored Chats & Forums, Member Submissions, research Results, and Tons of Information. This site is run by people suffering with Fibromyalgia so we know exactly what you need, you need Fibro "Hugs".
M/PWC: Medical Professionals/Persons with CFIDS/M.E.	MPWC was formed in 1993 in the UK. This group includes nurses, MD's, medical technologists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, medical office personnel, and any other person who was in any way associated with a medical profession. Just as with other PWC's, some MPWC's are still able to work, some are able to work only part-time, and some are totally disabled. This site provides a research bibliography listing.
Dental Health & Mercury Toxicity (§ Return to Contents)
Fluorides & Fluoridation: Leading-Edge Research Group	Many fluoride documents; probably the biggest site of collected documents.
Fluoride: Protected Pollutant or Panacea?	Are the claimed benefits of ingesting fluoride over-rated and the risks to our health and eco-system under-reported? Fluoridation proponents often assert that there is no legitimate scientific controversy over the benefits or safety of this measure. These web pages clearly show controversy existed from the outset and continues to this day.
Holistic Dental Association	There is a dawning awareness that good health is more than the absence of disease. In this regard, the HDA has assumed a primary obligation to provide information and guidance to those persons seeking to participate in their own health care and to help in the continuing education of practitioners who have a desire to expand their knowledge and awareness.
International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology	The mission of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology is designed with the overriding and primary objective of insuring substantial benefit to the public on a non-profit basis with respect to the investigation of the biocompatibility of oral materials and the informed use of those materials that are biologically acceptable.
International Center for Nutritional Research	ICNR, Inc. was founded in 1981 by Dr. Gerald H. Smith. Doctor Smith is a practicing dentist who specializes in alternative medicine for the treatment of nutritional imbalances, Head, Neck, Facial, TMJ pain and dental/somatic disorders.
Townsend Letter For Doctors & Patient: Fluoride Articles	The Fluoride Connection by Richard G. Foulkes, MD Fluoride and the Placental Barrier, Issue #177 Baby Foods Too High in Fluoride, New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc.. Issue #177; The Fluoridation Fiasco by Gary Null, PhD, Issue #157-8
Developmental and Behavior Conditions (§ Return to Contents)
ADD Action Group	The ADD ACTION GROUP is a non-profit organization (with IRS 501 (c) status) that helps people find alternative solutions for : Attention Deficit Disorder, Learning Differences, Dyslexia, Autism. Because there is not one cause for these conditions, there is not one solution. Each person is unique in their particular needs.
Association for Comprehensive NeuroTherapy (ACN)	Is dedicated to exploring advanced and complementary treatments for neurological conditions. We are presently focusing on autism, Tourette syndrome, attention deficit disorder/hyperactivity, and learning disabilities. Large numbers of individuals are dissatisfied with results of and/or side-effects of available medications. The majority of parents are also wary of administering certain prescription drugs to their young children except as a last resort. The ACN serves as an organized forum through which practitioners and lay persons can educate each other on diverse approaches to neurological conditions. Our goal is to provide the public with the latest information in this field, while promoting related studies and research into non-drug treatments.
Autism Autoimmunity Project	The Autism Autoimmunity Project is a non-profit charity dedicated to obtaining funding for independent research addressing immunological and immunogenetic abnormalities in autism. The ultimate goals of Project research are to 1) fully define immune etiologies in autism; 2) develop appropriate treatment options for individuals who have autism through autoimmunity or immune system deficiency; and to 3) develop mechanisms for prevention of immune-based autism, such as infant pre-vaccinal screening routines for immune and immunogenetic status.
Autism Research Institute	The Autism Research Institute (ARI), a non-profit organization, was established in 1967. ARI is primarily devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood. Offers DAN (Defeat Autism Now) Protocol and provider referral listing.
Body Bio's Autism Page	Includes articles on fatty acid metabolism in autism and case reports.
Congressional Testimony on Autism	Autism - Present Challenges, Future Needs - Why the Increased Rates?
CPSI: Diet, ADHD and Behavior	In a new review of two dozen scientific studies, the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) contends that food dyes and certain foods can adversely affect children’s behavior. CSPI, in a 32-page report titled “Diet, ADHD, and Behavior,” charges that federal agencies, professional organizations, and the food industry ignore the growing evidence that diet affects behavior. The report cites 17 controlled studies that found that diet adversely affects some children’s behavior, sometimes dramatically. Most of the studies focused on artificial colors, while some also examined the effects of milk, corn, and other common foods. The percentage of children who werre affected by diet and the magnitude of the effect varied widely among the studies. Six other studies did not detect any behavioral effect of diet.
Cure Austism Now (CAN)	Is a non-profit organization of parents, physicians, and researchers, dedicated to promoting and funding research with direct clinical implications for treatment and a cure for autism. On this website are updates about current national (USA) autism research, CAN's own funded research, and information about CAN's Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE) which is the world's first collaborative autism gene bank established for autism research.
Good News Doctor: Jeff Bradstreet, MD	Dr. Bradstreet is a family physician and an expert/lecturer on Autism, ADD/ADHD, and learning disorders. He has a son in recovery from autism. Excellent information in an organized, medically referenced format.
Mary Megson MD Pediatric & Adolescent Ability Center	Dr. Megson's web page concerning her research on Vitamin A, cod liver oil and bethanechol treatment for autism and developmental delay.
National Academy for Child Development, NACD	The National Academy for Child Development, is an international organization of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults reach their full potential. Founded in 1979, NACD designs very specific home neurodevelopmental programs for infants, children and adults. The over 15,000 clients served by NACD have come to us with labels including: Learning Disabled, Dyslexic, Distractible, ADD, ADHD, Hyperactive, Down's Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Tourettes Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Fragile X, Developmentally Delayed, PDD, Autistism, Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injured, Comatose, Retarded, Minimal Brain Dysfunction, Normal, Accelerated, and Gifted.
Sensory Integration International	Sensory Integration International (SII) is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation concerned with the impact of sensory integrative problems on people's lives. We bring together professionals, individuals, families, and researchers who want to know more about sensory integration. Our goal is to improve quality of life for persons with sensory processing disorders. Provides a written list of therapists who are certified by Sensory Integration International to administer and interpret the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) for a $5.00 fee.
Sensory Integration Network	SI Network web site, dedicated to bringing current sensory integration resources and information to families, consumers and professionals.
Special Diets For Special Kids (Casein/Gluten Free Diet)	An experimental dietary intervention for Autism and other developmental conditions, by Lisa S. Lewis, Ph.D. Understanding and Implementing a Gluten & Casein Free Diet.
Diet and Food (§ Return to Contents)
Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)	The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a nonprofit education and advocacy organization that focuses on improving the safety and nutritional quality of our food supply and on reducing the carnage caused by alcoholic beverages. CSPI seeks to promote health through educating the public about nutrition and alcohol; it represents citizens’ interests before legislative, regulatory, and judicial bodies; and it works to ensure that advances in science are used for the public’s good.
Organic Farmers Market Association	To provide support or the formation and operation of local and regional organic agricultural cooperative associations.
Salmon-Vital Choice- Safe & Healthy	Our recommendation for safe & healthy salmon: "The worlds finest health enhancing non toxic, mercury free canned and fresh-frozen wild salmon."
The Sproutman / Wheat Grass Direct	We deliver the freshest, sweetest, certified organic wheatgrass right to your door. Our product comes direct to you from The Sproutman in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The Sproutman has been in business for 20 years growing more than 30 varieties of certified organic sprouts and grasses. His products can be found in major supermarkets and health food stores throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Wheatgrass Direct now brings The Sproutman's products right to your door.
Trans Fat Info Web	Mary Enig's authoritative site concerning the very harmful "Trans" Fats found everywhere in our modern diet. Mary Enig, Ph. D. is a professor of biochemistry at the Univ of Maryland and is probably the world's foremost expert on these nefarious fats. A must read for any diet concious person.
USDA Food Center	The Food and Nutrition Information Center of the USDA. A cornucopia of government information. Which amino acids are present in Brazil nuts? How much magnesium in 100 grams of celery? The possibilities are endless at this USDA site that calculates the nutritional value of foods.
The Vitamin C Foundation	A wealth of information on vitamin C.
Whole Foods Market	The world's largest retailer of natural and organic foods.
Disability (§ Return to Contents)
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability	The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability encourages persons with disabilities to participate in regular physical activity as a means of promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing development of secondary conditions. NCPAD gathers, organizes, evaluates, synthesizes, and disseminates information on the state of the science in physical activity and disability. We offer a variety of resources for persons with disabilities, fitness and exercise professionals, health professionals, and researchers interested in disability and physical activity.
Environmental Medicine, Chemical Sensitivity/Intolernace (MCS) (§ Return to Contents)
American Academy of Environmental Medicine	Over 400 physicians have grouped together to form the American Academy of Environmental Medicine in the U.S., Canada, Australia and England to study and treat people with illnesses or health problems caused by adverse, allergic or toxic reactions to a wide variety of environmental substances. Woodlands physicians are members of this organization.
Beyond Pesticides: National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides	Beyond Pesticides/NCAMP began in 1981 as the National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides, a non-profit membership organization that was formed to serve as a national network committed to pesticide safety and the adoption of alternative pest management strategies which reduce or eliminate a dependency on toxic chemicals.
Chemical Injury Information Network	The Chemical Injury Information Network (CIIN) is a tax-exempt, non-profit, charitable support and advocacy organization run by the chemically injured for the benefit of the chemically injured. It focuses primarily on education, credible research into Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), and the empowerment of the chemically injured. CIIN provides its members: 1. Expert Witness/Doctor referrals 2. Attorney referrals 3. A list of organization(s) in the state where the member resides 4. A list of CIIN members for the state where the member resides 5. Referrals to experts in the fields of Electro-Magnetic Fields (EMFs), Less-Toxic Pesticide and Weed Control, etc. 6. Peer counseling. 7. CIIN's monthly newsletter, Our Toxic Times 8. Materials for educational events, such as Earth Day booths 9. Resource materials
Chemically Sensitivity Resources	Resources for the Chemically Injured, Chemically Sensitive or Environmentally Ill.
Mothers & Others for a Liveable Planet	Mothers & Others, a national nonprofit education organization, works to promote consumer choices which are safe and ecologically sustainable for this generation and the next. By providing strategies that can reduce individual and community consumption of natural resources, and by mobilizing consumers to seek sustainable choices, we aim to effect lasting protection of public health and the environment.
National Resource Defense Council	The Natural Resources Defense Council's purpose is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.
National Pesticide Telecommunication Network	Is a cooperative effort of Oregon State University and the U.S. EPA providing information on pesticide safety.
Washington Toxics Coalition	The Washington Toxics Coalition is a non-profit, member-based organization dedicated to protecting public health and the environment by identifying and promoting alternatives to toxic chemicals. We provide reliable information about preventing pollution in homes, schools, workplaces, agriculture, and industry.
General Health Information (§ Return to Contents)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention	Variety of health related information including Health Topics A to Z, Travel information. Other Contents include: Publications, Software & Products, Data & Statistics, Training & Employment, Subscriptions, CDC Prevention Guidelines.
Centers for Disease Control: Bioterrorism	Facts about: Anthrax, Botulism, Pneumonic Plague, Smallpox and bioterrorism and public prepardness
Health On the Net Foundation	The Health On the Foundation (HON), created in 1995, is a not-for-profit International Swiss Organization. HON's mission is to guide lay persons or non-medical users and medical practitioners to useful and reliable online medical and health information. HON provides leadership in setting ethical standards for Web site developers.
Information From Your Family Doctor	The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) sponsors this site devoted to patient education. Visit this stie to access more than 200 patient information handouts that were originally published in American Family Physician, the AAFP's peer-reviewed clinical journal. Woodlands' physicians are members of this organization.
Mediconsult	Our vision is to improve every patient's life. We use the latest Internet technology to provide interactive tools and solutions that empower patients, educate doctors and enhance the doctor/patient relationship. We are completely independent of any other companies or organizations and all the information on our network of healthcare sites adheres to our visitor bill of rights and privacy policy. Includes list of patient organizations.
National Library of Medicine: Health Hotline	The National Library of Medicine offers this online database of health-related organizations operating toll-free telephone services. The database also includes information on services and publications available in Spanish.
Immunization/Vaccination Information (§ Return to Contents)
Biological Manipulation of Human Populations	How deliberately allowed biological toxins affect human health, reproduction, intelligence and social behavior, yielding social conditions involving learning disabilities, crime and other devolutionary phenomena, allowing specific social factions to control the consciousness of the general population, maintain conflict and prevent planetary evolution while reaping windfall profits from biologically aided neurophysiological degeneration.
CDC National Immunization Program	The National Immunization Program (NIP) is a part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, located in Atlanta, Georgia. As a disease-prevention program, NIP provides leadership for the planning, coordination, and conduct of immunization activities nationwide. Immunization Schedule for Adults and Children; VISs (Vaccine Information Statements); ACIP Statements (Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices)
Concerned Parents for Vaccine Safety	More information on adverse immunization reactions.
Dispelling Vaccination Myths	An introduction to the contradictions between medical science and immunization policy by Alan Phillips.
Global Vaccine Awareness League	Global Vaccine Awareness League is dedicated to the education of parents and concerned citizens regarding vaccination. With education comes the freedom of choice, and respect for the choices of others.
Health World Online: Vaccination	Randall Neustaedter, O.M.D. information on toxicity of the vaccines, their adverse effects, dangers, and long- term negative consequences.
Informed Parents Vaccination Home Page	Why are a growing number of parents and health care professionals around the world questioning vaccination? Committed to supporting your right to Informed Vaccination Decisions. Includes: How to Write a Letter for a "Personal" Religious Exemption from Immunizations and other WWW Pages to help you to make a more fully informed vaccination decision.
Michigan Opposing Mandatory Vaccines	We don’t oppose vaccines - we oppose mandatory vaccines. While the distinction may sound subtle, it points to the core of our concern - that all citizens should have the right to make their own health care choices. Michigan is one of only 17 states which continues to support the right of parents and individuals to make their own vaccination choices, though that right is under constant attack.
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)	Congress enacted the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) as a no-fault alternative to the tort system for resolving claims resulting from adverse reactions to mandated childhood vaccines.
National Vaccine Information Center, NVIC	The National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) is a national, non-profit educational organization founded in 1982. NVIC is dedicated to the prevention of vaccine injuries and deaths through public education. NVIC provides assistance to parents whose children have suffered vaccine reactions; promotes research to evaluate vaccine safety and effectiveness as well as to identify factors which place individuals at high risk for suffering vaccine reactions; and monitors vaccine research, development, policymaking and legislation. NVIC supports the right of citizens to exercise informed consent and make educated, independent vaccination decisions for themselves and their children.
New Yorkers for Vaccination Information and Choice ( NYVIC )	Is dedicated to providing information and support to families and individuals who are exploring alternatives in health and seeking to make informed choices with regard to the possible vaccination of their children. It is our goal to provide a forum for exploration of philosophies, concerns, beliefs, laws, theories and practices concerning immunity enhancement. In the decision making process we respect the individual, support a family's right to freedom of choice, and encourage the empowerment of all.
NJAICV@AOL.com	This email address is a New Jersey state organization against mandatory immunizations. If you are on their mailing list, you will receive numerous letters, articles, etc that they have found concerning immunizations, gov't policies, etc. You can also email them with questions.
People Advocating Vaccine Education (PAVE)	Dedicated to help the public make informed and intelligent decisions about childhood and adult vaccines. (Note: We do not offer medical advice, only valuable educational resources for informed decision-making).
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)	FDA web page for reporting adverse vaccine events.
Vaccine Information & Awareness	Vaccine Information & Awareness (VIA) empowers parents to question, challenge, investigate, research and become more informed and aware about vaccine risks and dangers that exist. The major philosophy of VIA, however, is to ensure that Freedom of Choice is not taken away from each parent. The decision to vaccinate is one that should and must be made by the parent alone.
Vaccine Safety Webpage	Dr. Classen's site is dedicated to the promotion of safer immunization practices through the application of scientific principles to vaccine research. The website highlights research into the long term effects of vaccines and discusses potential harmful effects of vaccines. The content of this site is not intended to be anti-immunization but instead to promote the concept that the goal of immunization is to promote health not eradicate infections. It is hoped that through the collection and dissemination of information about the chronic effects of vaccines, safer immunization practices will become available for those who choose to be immunized.
Lyme Disease (§ Return to Contents)
CDC: Lyme Disease	CDC: Environmental Health; CDC; Lyme Disease
Lots of Links on Lyme Disease	Over 6,500 categorized links on Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease Foundation	The Lyme Disease Foundation (LDF) is a nonprofit medical healthcare agency dedicated to finding solutions to tick-borne disorders. It offers CDC approved materials and has been in operation since 1988.
Lyme Disease Network	The Lyme Disease Network is a non-profit foundation dedicated to public education of the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. On the Internet since 1994.
National Library of Medicine: Lyme	NIH/NLM: MEDLINE Plus Health Information: Lyme Disease
Neurologic (Brain) Conditions: ALS; Alzheimer's; Multiple Sclerosis; Parkinson's (§ Return to Contents)
Brain Recovery David Perlmutter, MD	As complex and diverse as the neurodegenerative problems may appear, two fundamental mechanisms underlie the process of brain deterioration and loss of function in all of these diseases. In Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, or any other of the large number of neurodegenerative conditions, it is the action of free radicals produced in excess and/or unchecked by adequate antioxidants which ultimately destroys the neuron’s ability to function . Wealth on information provided on glutathione therapy.
Procarin Reach Foundation	Procarin Reach Foundation's mission is to fund research for further treatment and a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. Our vision is to create resources that will enhance the quality of life for Multiple Sclerosis patients who are undergoing financial misfortune.
Preconception Care Planning & Fertility
Billings Family Life Center ACT, Inc	A voluntary organisation dedicated to the promotion of family life and responsible parenthood through research and education in fertility and natural family planning; Instruction for the Billings Ovulation Method. Animations and graphics on female reproductive physiology. Scientific verification. Teaching Centres worldwide Affiliated with the World Organisation Ovulation Method Billings (WOOMB) International.
Epigee Birth Control Guide	A Woman's Guide to Contraception and Responsible Sex: Information about current birth control methods, natural family planning, Q&A forum, safe sex, STDs, infertility, pregnancy help, on-line pregnancy test.
Family of the Americas	"Helping the world today prepare families for tomorrow." NFP (Ovulation Method)is a scientifically proven method of avoiding or achieving pregnancy, eliminates all health risks associated with contraceptives, and it is 98% to 99% effective. Offers useful materials including charts and helpful stamps to accurately perform NFP procedure.
Fertility Plus	Fertility frequently asked questions and information table of contents- Information by patients, for patients. Offers printable and downloadable (excel) BBT charts for NFP procedure.
Foresight Association For The Promotion of Preconceptual Care	The Foresight Association For The Promotion of Preconceptual Care- Is a charitable organization based in Surrey in England, run mainly by volunteers. It was first established in 1978 and since then has worked tirelessly to promote the importance of good health and nutritional status in both parents before conceiving a baby.
LifeCycle Fertility Predictor	Fertility Software for Pregnancy Achievement- LifeCycle Fertility Predictor fertility software is available from this site. LifeCycle works by analyzing body temperature, cervical mucus and cervical changes to determine where a woman is in her cycle and to predict her actual day of ovulation. If you can take your temperature, you can use LifeCycle.
Twin Cities NFP Center	Twin Cities Natural Family Planning Center - One of the first NFP centers in the U.S. Information on Ovulation Method, human fertility cycles and other non-chemical approaches to family planning. Conference schedules, newletter and resources for NFP.
World Organisation Ovulation Method Billings (WOOMB)	Offering information on the Billings Ovulation Method of natural family planning, research papers and teaching material. This method is used to achieve or avoid pregnancy. There are many reasons that make modern scientific natural family planning beneficial to female reproductive health. The knowledge that the Billings Ovulation Method of natural family planning provides should be understood by every woman.
Stress Management & Mind/Body Techniques (§ Return to Contents)
Deep Healing Source	Emmett Miller, MD home page on Mind/Body health. Are you programmed for success or failure? For illness or joyful health? You can choose. Change your mind, change your life! You can manage stress, heal your body, achieve peak performance and true happiness. He has audio and video cassettes for healing the body: Source Cassette Learning Systems, Inc. 800-52-TAPES
Women's Health (§ Return to Contents)
Estriol: Safety and Efficacy	Kathleen A. Head, N.D. Review article on estriol.
National Osteoporosis Foundation	NOF was formally established in 1986 as the only nonprofit, voluntary health organization whose mission is to reduce and ultimately eliminate the widespread prevalence of osteoporosis through programs of research education and advocacy. Since it’s inception, the organization has energetically pursued five program goals. The Foundation seeks to: Increase public awareness and knowledge about osteoporosis; Provide education and training programs for health professionals; Advocate for an expanded federal medical research effort; Provide information and services to patients and their families; Provide direct financial support for research and research training.
National Women's Health Resource Center: Healthy Women	Comprehensive information on women's health topics that will help you make informed health decisions.
North American Menopause Society	Will mail a list of support groups and physicians, nurses, psychotherapists, social workers, and others who are self-described as "menopause clinicians" in the geographic area of the requester.
Osteoporosis Education Project	The Osteoporosis Education Project is a research and education organization dedicated to rethinking osteoporosis. We are committed to the development of natural programs for the regeneration of bone health worldwide. And we believe that every intervention or therapy dedicated to improving bone health should be good for the entire body. Better bones promote better bodies and better health. Information on ipriflavone for bone health.

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