Related Links

The websites listed in this section have been reviewed and are listed as possible resources for CAM topics. However, the content expressed in these links does not necessarily reflect the views or recommendations of Scott & White.

Acupuncture

• http://www.medicalacupuncture.org
  American Academy of Medical Acupuncturists: organization of physicians using acupuncture.

Herbal and other Dietary Supplements

• http://www.herbalgram.org/
  American Botanical Council: non-profit organization in Austin, TX, whose purpose is to educate professionals and the public regarding the appropriate usage of herbs.
• http://www.medherb.com/
  Medical Herbalism: good overall site for a variety of resources on herbs used for medicinal purposes.
• http://www.herbs.org/
  Herb Research Foundation: "the world's most comprehensive source of accurate scientific information on medicinal plants."
• http://www.naturaldatabase.com
  Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database: excellent resource for accurate information on herbal and dietary supplements. Requires paid subscription.
• http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/
  Office of Dietary Supplements: government agency that supports and disseminates research results in the area of dietary supplements.
• http://www.supplementinfo.org
  Dietary Supplemental Information Bureau: This website is sponsored by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance and contains a useful index of medicinal herbs and supplements.

Professional CAM Organizations

• http://www.aoa-net.org/
  American Osteopathic Association: organization consisting of Osteopathic Doctors (D.O.)
• http://www.holisticmedicine.org/
  The American Holistic Medical Association: organization consisting of physicians dedicated to practicing Holistic Medicine.

Massage Therapy

• http://www.amtamassage.org/
  American Massage Therapy Association: home page for organization for massage therapists.

General CAM Links

• http://nccam.nih.gov/
  National Center for Complementary Alternative Medicine: government agency whose mission is to evaluate CAM therapies and claims through scientific studies.
• http://www.holisticmed.com/www/www.html
  Large index of CAM sites.

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