References

 you can use

to learn more

about health and

alternative medicine

The Center For Public Integrity

CPI is a nonprofit organization producing original and responsible investigative journalism on areas of public concern

Quackpot Watch

Exposing quackwatch.org and its king-pin, Stephen Barrett, in his attempts to discredit alternative medicine and any protocol or therapy that isn't drug, radiation, or surgery oriented.  

On Health & Living 

A wealth of information on nutrition, diet, diet planning, food preparation, healthy recipes, and more.

American Botanical Council

An independent, nonprofit organization promoting the responsible use of herbal medicine.

Herb Research Foundation

A source of accurate, science-based information on the health benefits and safety of herbs.

National Institutes of Health

Quickly and easily calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) and determine your measure of body fat and health status. 

Centers for Disease Control

Authoritative information you need to now about current infectious diseases including the latest update on swine flu including nationwide map of flu activity.

VitaGuide

An evidence-based information website providing consumers with educational information on important vitamins and minerals.

Healthy Foods

An evidence-based, non-profit, commercial-free site providing unbiased information on eating and cooking healthy. (Contains some outstanding recipes as well!)

Medical Malpractice Help

Each year approximately 225,000 people die in the United States because of medical malpractice, including substandard care, negligence, and patient abandonment. Learn what your rights are as a patient.