Alternative and Complementary Medicine
MedlinePlus
http://medlineplus.gov
Trustworthy information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Includes a Complementary and Alternative Therapies Topic section.
NCCAM; National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
http://nccam.nih.gov
One of the Institutes of the NIH, the site has general information on complementary and alternative medicine, research and clinical trials.
Alternative Medicine Foundation
http://www.amfoundation.org
A nonprofit organization that provides responsible, evidence-based information on the integration of alternative and conventional medicine.
Alternative Medicine Homepage
http://www.pitt.edu/~cbw/altm.html
Links to alternative medicine databases, resources, mailing lists, newsgroups and practitioners’ directories.
NOAH-Complementary and Alternative Medicine
http://www.noah-health.org/en/alternative
High quality consumer health information selected and organized by librarians and health professionals.
Health World Alternative Complementary Medicine Center
http://www.healthy.net/scr/center.asp?centerid=1
Part of a general health site offering links to resources and articles about alternative therapy.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Dietary Supplements
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/supplmnt.html
Look for warnings and safety information.
Food and Nutrition Information Center
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic
A directory of credible, accurate, and practical resources from the National Agricultural Library.
About Herbs, Botanicals and other Products
http://www.mskcc.org/aboutherbs
From the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, this website provides evidenced-based information about herbs, botanicals and supplements A-Z. Includes information on adverse effects, interactions and potential benefits or problems with lots of attractive illustrations.
MedWatch
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch
The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program for medical products, including dietary supplements.
Quackwatch
http://www.quackwatch.org
Nonprofit organization created by a physician to battle health fraud and promote consumer awareness. Provides links to articles and information on suspicious treatments, diagnoses and therapies.