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Journals
and Reference Sites | Associations
| Courses and Colleges
General
Interest Health Sites & Health Search Engines | Government
Websites
Health Retreats
| Health e-zines | Insurance
Journals and Reference Sites
The British Medical Journal
http://www.bmj.com/
The British Medical Journal is renowned as an esteemed medical
journal. The site allows you to download free full text medical
journals.
eMedicine - Medical Reference
http://emedicine.medscape.com/
E-medicine Medical Reference is a effective resource to find
information about a variety of diseases and also provides excellent
links to other sites.
Free Books 4 Doctors
http://www.freebooks4doctors.com
Freebooks4doctors lists free medical texts used by doctors. It
is a significant resource for students and practitioners of medicine
and natural therapies.
MedTerms Medical Dictionary
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/alphaidx.asp?p=a_dict
MedTerms Medical Dictionary is an impressive on-line medical
dictionary.
PubMed
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=pubmed&TabCmd=Limits
PubMed lists medical journals published over the last 30 years.
It is a tremendous resource to find information on almost any
medical or herbal matter.
Associations
The Australian Medical Association
http://www.ama.com.au
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is an independent organisation,
representing Australian doctors and also represents the public
face of Australian medicine.
The Australian Traditional Medicine Society
http://www.atms.com.au
The Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) is Australia's
largest professional association of complementary medicine practitioners,
representing about 65% of the total complementary medicine profession.
The Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association
http://www.acupuncture.org.au
The Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association is
the leading national professional association of acupuncture and
traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in Australia.
The Complementary Healthcare Council
http://www.chc.org.au
The Complementary Healthcare Council (CHC) is the peak body representing
the overall complementary healthcare industry in Australia. The
CHC is a professional organisation whose core membership represents
the amalgamation of the two respected organisations - the Australian
Council for Responsible Nutrition (ACRN) and the Nutritional Foods
Association of Australia (NFAA).
Diabetes Australia
http://www.diabetesnsw.com.au
Diabetes Australia is a member-based charitable organisation
whose core business is the management, detection and prevention
of diabetes. Diabetes Australia's mission is to serve the best
interests of all people affected by diabetes, to identify the
undiagnosed and to research, prevent and cure diabetes.
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
http://www.racgp.org.au
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
provides information for Australian GP’s about their industry.
Courses and Colleges
Australasian College for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine
http://www.acnem.org
Australasian College for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine
is a postgraduate teaching college for medical practitioners.
The Australian Institute of Applied Science
http://www.aias.com.au
The Australian Institute of Applied Science (AIAS) incorporates
Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Massage, Aromatherapy, Kinesiology,
Shiatsu, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Oriental Herbs, Beauty Therapy
and Cosmetology.
The Australian Institute of Holistic Medicine
http://www.aihm.wa.edu.au/index.html
The Australian Institute of Holistic Medicine (AIHM) web site
is designed for people who believe in Natural Therapy philosophies
and are interested in a career in Natural Medicine.
The Australian Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique
http://www.alexandertechnique.org.au
The Australian Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique
site contains further information about Alexander Technique and
allows you to find an Alexander Teacher in your city or area.
Chi-Chinese Healing College
http://www.chihealing.com.au
The College was founded in 1990 by Master Zhang Hao with the
objective of promoting ones health awareness through offering
high standard mind-body-spirit integration courses to attain a
fulfilling lifestyle and maximise the participant's full potential
in natural health and healing. The College is accredited by Australian
professional complementary medicine associations of ANTA, ATMS,
ARM, AMT, AKWF and affiliated with Beijing China International
Exchange Centre of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Macquarie University
http://www.mq.edu.au
Macquarie University offers students courses in Chiropractic
Care.
The Nature Care College of Naturopathic & Traditional Medicine
http://www.naturecare.com.au
The Nature Care College of Naturopathic & Traditional Medicine
was established in 1973, and is a most respected college of natural
therapies and alternative medicine located in Sydney.
University of Western Sydney
http://www.uws.edu.au
The University of Western Sydney offers students courses in Traditional
Chinese Medicine and Osteopathy.
General Interest Health Sites & Health Search Engines
The Acne Resource Centre
http://www.acne-resource.org
The Acne Resource Centre has information on Acne, the latest
acne research, tips for controlling acne and plain English explanations
of how acne develops.
Auspage
http://www.auspage.com
Auspage is an Australian business directory listing companies,
products, services and resources and many healthcare providers.
Arbor Nutrition Guide.
http://www.arborcom.com/test/default.htm
Arbor Nutrition Guide allows you to enrol for the free Arbor
Clinical Nutrition Updates, regular, independent, concise report
on the latest important research findings in nutrition.
BNet AU
http://resources.bnet.com/topic/australian+competition++and++consumer+commission+and+vitamin.html
CBS Interactive provides articles about the australian competition
and consumer commission and vitamin manufacturers.
CiteLine
http://www.citeline.com
CiteLine, Inc. is an aggregator of web information for vertical
markets. The site offers a line of web search products and services
that provide access to the medical industry and health information.
Complementary Compounding Services
http://www.custommedicine.com.au
Complementary Compounding Services prepare medication to meet
the unique needs of the patient as prescribed by your medical
practitioner. This website also contains information on a vast
range of conditions relating to women's, men's and adrenal health.
Discovery Health
http://www.discoveryhealth.com
Discovery Health offers the latest health news, as well as a
wide range of options designed to answer all your questions about
health.
Good Health Directory
http://www.goodhealthdirectory.com
The Good Health Directory is dedicated to providing news and
information about alternative medicine, wellness and physical
fitness. Content includes news about interesting workshops and
events, catalogues and a dedicated search engine.
Health Answers
http://www.healthanswers.com
The Health Answers site contains a library, encyclopaedia and
'drug finder'. The news section shows what is most current, health
topics for articles and videos.
HealthAtoZ
http://www.healthatoz.com
HealthAtoZ is a comprehensive health and medical resource.
Healthy Net
http://www.healthy.net/index.asp
Healthy Net is a comprehensive health website that contains a
wide variety of information, including questions about your health,
lifestyle, on-line shopping, news and views and much more.
Health Book Summaries
http://HealthBookSummaries.com
Health Book Summaries enables you to stay well informed about
health, nutrition and fitness in just a few
minutes each week by getting summaries of today's top health books
delivered straight to your inbox, absolutely free!
Healing Food Reference
http://www.HealingFoodReference.com
Healing Food Reference is a free public service to promote health
freedom and empower consumers with information about the healing
power of foods.
Herb Reference
http://www.HerbReference.com
Herb Reference is a free public service to promote health freedom
and empower consumers with information about the healing power
of herbs.
Honest Food Guide
http://www.HonestFoodGuide.org
Honest Food Guide is a free to download food guide offering nutritional
information with links to books and articles.
iSource National Breast Cancer Centre
http://www.nbcc.org.au
NBCC is the official website of the iSource National Breast Cancer
Centre. It is designed to be a one-stop site for information about
breast cancer in Australia.
Martindale's The "virtual" - Pharmacy, Pharmacology
& toxicology Centre
http://www.martindalecenter.com/Pharmacy_6_HuD.html#DIETARY
The “virtual” Pharmacy, Pharmacology & toxicology
Centre provides a comprehensive reference to prescription &
over-the-counter drug databases, dietary, herbal & vitamin
supplements and Medicinal plants & drug formulary.
Mesothelioma Symptoms
http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com
Mesothelioma Symptoms provides the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
information needed to ensure visitors or sufferers are aware of
this disease.
The latency period of Mesothelioma makes it a difficult cancer
to identify and treat, making it important patients understand
their options regarding this disease. Furthermore, its rarity
contributes to patient delay in seeking proper treatment. Despite
mesothelioma’s poor prognosis, though, several patients
have beaten the odds and surpassed expectations by educating themselves
and finding a treatment center that provides the care this condition
requires.
It is a hub online for mesothelioma. They give detailed information
about both traditional and non-traditional approaches to treating
this potentially life limiting illness. They also give information
on treatments such as acupuncture, herbal medicines, and holistic
therapies for mesothelioma.
NatralPedia
http://www.NaturalPedia.com
NatralPedia is an encyclopaedia of natural health knowledge that
is a great research tool enabling you to find quotes from natural
health books on more than 50,000 topics.
Nettrace
http://www.nettrace.com.au/resource/reference/medical.htm
Nettrace is designed as a specialist search engine, referring
you to the right source for medical and health related search
topics.
Nutrient Reference
http://www.NutrientReference.com
Nutrient Reference is a free public service to promote health
freedom and empower consumers with information about the healing
power of nutrients.
Supplement Reference
http://www.SupplementReference.com
Supplement Reference is a free public service to promote health
freedom and empower consumers with information about the healing
power of supplements.
The Free Library by Farlex
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/
The Free Library has offers free, full-text versions of classic
literary works from hundreds of celebrated authors, whose biographies,
images, and famous quotations can also be found on the site. Recently,
The Free Library has been expanded to include a massive collection
of periodicals from hundreds of leading publications covering
Business and Industry, Communications, Entertainment, Health,
Humanities, Law, Government, Politics, Recreation and Leisure,
Science and Technology, and Social Sciences. This collection includes
millions of articles dating back to 1984 as well as newly-published
articles that are added to the site daily.
Urbanboheme
http://www.urbanboheme.com.au
Urbanboheme is a collection of products, businesses & websites,
as recommended by the women of Sydney. The companies included
in the online 'Sydney Guide' share a common vision of simplicity,
style, quality & integrity. They have created this hub to
facilitate a global community where women share ideas & information.
Have a look through Sydney's premium directory for the best restaurants,
design, shopping, health, bohemian clothing, art & Sydney's
day spas & luxury hotels.
Government Websites
Health
http://www.health.gov.au
Health is the official website of the Australian Department of
Health and Aged Care.
Health NSW
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au
Health NSW has information on health. Over 100,000 people work
in or directly with NSW Health.
Healthinsite
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au
Healthinsite offers a wide range of up-to-date and quality assured
information on important health topics such as diabetes, cancer,
mental health and asthma.
Therapeutic Goods Administration
http://www.tga.gov.au/cm/cm.htm
TGA Regulation of complementary medicines
Complementary medicines are also known as "traditional"
or "alternative" medicines. Examples include vitamins,
minerals, nutritional supplements and herbal, aromatherapy and
homoeopathic products.
Food Standards Australia
http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/consumerinformation/fortification/
The Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council
(Food Ministers) has agreed that food manufacturers can add vitamins
and minerals to food where there is evidence of a potential health
benefit and fortification will not result in harm. This is outlined
in the Policy Guideline ‘Fortification of Food with Vitamins
and Minerals’, available from the Food Regulation Secretariat
Website.
Osteoporosis Australia
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mhcs/publication_pdfs/7665/OTH-7665-ENG.pdf
An Osteoporosis Australia fact sheet about Calcium, Vitamin D
and Osteoporosis.
A Healthy and Active Australia
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/healthyactive/publishing.nsf/Content/vitamins-minerals
Healthy Eating provides information on the function of vitamins
and minerals in the human body and the foods they can be found
it. This information is based chiefly on the 2006 Nutrient Reference
Values for Australia and New Zealand Including Recommended Dietary
Intakes.
A Healthy and Active Australia
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/healthyactive/publishing.nsf/Content/recommended-daily-servings
Healthy Eating provides information about Recommended Daily Servings
in Australia.
Nutrition Publications
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-food-resources.htm#consumers
The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the Australian Dietary
Guidelines provide information about healthy eating.
National Health and Medical Research Council
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/your_health/index.htm
Your Health provides information and advice on health facts,
topics to help you stay healthy, podcasts and guidelines on health.
Raising Children Network – The Australian Parenting Website
http://raisingchildren.net.au/
On the Raising Children website, parents will find reliable,
scientifically validated information and resources to support
them in the day-to-day work of raising children, and looking after
their own needs. The website is growing all the time, and covers
a broad range of up-to-date parenting topics.
Healthy eating for kids
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Healthy_eating_for_kids
Health and medical information for consumers, quality assured
by the Victorian government (Australia).
Health Retreats
Camp Eden
http://www.campeden.com.au
Camp Eden is Australia's Leading Wholistic Health Retreat. Nestled
in the beautiful Gold Coast hinterland, Camp Eden is the ideal
place to unwind, shape up and discover a renewed sense of well-being.
The Clear Mountain Health and Conference Centre
http://www.clearmt.com.au
The Clear Mountain Health and Conference Centre is the ultimate
Conference & Function venue 40 minutes from Brisbane City.
Cypress Lakes
http://www.cypresslakes.com.au
Cypress Lakes is located in the Hunter Valley. Short breaks to
this destination will undoubtedly rejuvenate the mind, body and
soul, only a 90-minute drive north of Sydney.
Daintree Ecolodge
http://www.daintree-ecolodge.com.au
Daintree Ecolodge is Australia's No.1 Rainforest Spa Resort.
This multi-award winning resort is renowned globally as a "unique
& luxurious" haven set in an ecological miracle providing
luxury accommodation, exquisite natural beauty, gourmet delights
and an exciting array of adventures.
Golden Door
http://www.goldendoor.com.au
Golden Door is located in Willow Vale, Queensland. Experience
a feeling of ultimate vitality and wellbeing at the Golden Door
Health Retreat.
Hopewood
http://www.hopewood.com.au
Hopewood is a health retreat located at Wallacia near the Blue
Mountains, NSW. Hopewood's natural health philosophy advocates
a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, regular gentle exercise,
plenty of fresh air and rest.
Ki Health Retreat
http://www.kihealthretreat.com
Ki Health Retreat is a Kangaroo Island retreat, founded by a
qualified nutritionist, dietician, masseuse, naturopath and reflexologist.
Solar Springs Health Retreat
http://www.solarsprings.com.au
Solar Springs Health Retreat is situated on the escarpment of
the Morton National Park in the picturesque village of Bundanoon,
2 hours south-west of Sydney.
Swami Sarasvati Rejuvenation Resort
http://www.swami.com.au
Swami Sarasvati Rejuvenation Resort is the place to go to rejuvenate
your mind and body or have a relaxing break. Situated on 60 acres
of tranquil bushland and only 50 minutes from the centre of Sydney,
(with easy airport transfers), it provides a unique opportunity
to escape to a new life.
Drug Rehabilitation Facilities
http://www.drugrehabilitationnetwork.com/
Drug Rehabilitation Network is your best chance at long term
sobriety, and that means finding the best Drug treatment centers
to suit your every need.
Health e-zines
Diversity
http://www.diversity.org.au
Diversity is takes a really independent look at what complementary
health is in Australia, on behalf of the Australian Complementary
Health Association. The magazine is published quarterly.
Wellbeing
http://www.wellbeing.com.au
Wellbeing is a magazine intended as a reference volume only -
not as a medical manual. While the information is based on material
provided by researchers, the magazine does not presume to give
medical advice.
Insurance
The National Association of Complementary and Alternative Medicines
http://www.nacams.org
The National Association of Complementary and Alternative Medicines
provides cosmetic insurance, salon insurance, beauty shop insurance,
Fitness instructor insurance, Yoga teacher insurance, esthetician
insurance, and cosmetology insurance to CAM professionals.
Massage Insurance
http://www.massageliabilityinsurancegroup.com/
Massage Liability Insurance Group (MLIG) provides Massage Therapist,
Massage Therapy Students, and Massage Therapy Schools with Massage
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plans, Massage Marketing Materials, Massage Business Support,
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