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NIH National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practice and disseminating authoritative information to the public and professionals. The site offers fact sheets about complementary and alternative therapies, databases, research, info about clinical trials, and links to publications.
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Office of Dietary Supplements
The mission of ODS is to strengthen knowledge and understanding of dietary supplements by evaluating scientific information, stimulating and supporting research, disseminating research results, and educating the public. The information of this site includes a database of published articles on dietary supplements, access to the International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements (IBIDS) database)
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The National Cancer Institute: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. This site has information on specific complementary/alternative cancer therapies
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Alternative Medicine Foundation
A non-profit organization formed to provide reliable information to patients and consumers and research resources for health care professionals. The site has many resource guides about alternative medicine practices and health issues
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American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
The purpose of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture is to promote the integration of concepts from traditional and modern forms of acupuncture with Western medical training and thereby synthesize a more comprehensive approach to health care. The site has a learning center with information on acupuncture, professional services, and news and events.
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Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
AAPB's mission is to advance the development, dissemination and utilization of knowledge about applied psychophysiology and biofeedback to improve health and the quality of life through research, education and practice. The site offers information on biofeedback and psychophysiology and disorders that are amenable to intervention by biofeedback and neuroback.
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International Chiropractors Association
The International Chiropractors Association (ICA) is the world's oldest international chiropractic professional organization dedicated to the growth and development of the chiropractic profession based on its fundamental principles and philosophy. This site offers chiropractic quick facts, up to date news, and a practitioner locator.
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National Center for Homeopathy
Our mission at the National Center for Homeopathy is to promote health through homeopathy. The site offers a wealth of information on homeopathy including up to date research, and events listing.
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American Massage Therapy Association
The American Massage Therapy Association® works to establish massage therapy as integral to the maintenance of good health and complementary to other therapeutic processes. This site offers free referrals from a national office that provides information about massage therapy and the contact person in your state to help you select members practicing the specialty needed
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American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) is the national professional society of naturopathic physicians licensed or eligible for licensing as primary care providers. Its mission is to empower its members and to transform the health care system from disease management to health promotion by incorporating the principles of naturopathic medicine. The site offers an explanation of naturopathic practices and links to publications.
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