Alternative Health Care Links
Editor's Note: These links are consumer oriented. They are a guide to understanding alternative health care practices and options. 
Overview
Natl. Center for Alternative and Complementary Medicine Harvard: Center for Alternative Medicine Research Acupuncture
From Acupuncture.com:
Acupuncturists in Your Area
Acupuncture Frequently Asked Questions
From American Academy of Medical Acupuncture:
Public Information
From National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance:
Quick Facts on Acupuncture
From HealthWorld Online:
Introduction to Acupuncture
Conditions Benefited by Acupuncture
From Intelihealth, John Hopkins Health Information:
NIH Statement on Acupuncture
Aromatherapy
From American Alliance of Aromatherapy:
End of the Day Aromatherapy: Four Ways to Rejuvenate
Aromatics: The Natural Approach to Skin Care
From HealthWorld Online:
Guidelines to Using Essential Oils and Herbs
Therapeutic Uses of Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic Medicine
From Intelihealth, John Hopkins Health Information:
NIH Definition of Ayurveda
From HealthWorld Online:
An Introduction to Ayurveda
Ayurveda: Incompatible Food Combinations
Ayurvedic Medicine
Biofeedback
From Intelihealth, John Hopkins Health Information:
NIH Definition of Biofeedback
From HealthWorld Online:
What Is Biofeedback?
From Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback:
What Kind of Health Problems Can Biofeedback Help?
Chinese Medicine
From HealthWorld Online:
Understanding Chinese Medicine
Reports on Chinese Medicine
Chiropractic
From YourSpine.com:
The Chiropractic Exam
Index of Conditions
From American Chiropractic Assoc.:
Find a Doctor of Chiropractic Diet & Nutrition
From Intelihealth, John Hopkins Health Information:
Alternative Diets
From HealthWorld Online:
Nutritional Medicine
Environmental Medicine
From Intelihealth, John Hopkins Health Information:
NIH Definition of Environmental Medicine
From National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences:
Facts About Environmental-Related Diseases and Health Risks
Environmental Diseases From A to Z
From HealthWorld Online:
Living Healthy in a Polluted World
From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Environmental Health Links and Resources
From National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease:
Latest News
Allergy Research Activities
Herbal Medicine
From Intelihealth, John Hopkins Health Information:
Uses of Herbal Medicine
From HealthWorld Online:
Herbal Medicine Center
From American Botanical Council:
Herb Reference Guide
From Herb Research Foundation:
Herbal Image Gallery
From Medherb.com:
Resources and Links
Holistic Medicine
From American Holistic Health Association:
Find a Holistic Practicioner, Educational Material
From Alternative Medicine Connection:
Find a Holistic Practicioner
Homeopathic Medicine
From Intelihealth, John Hopkins Health Information:
NIH Definition of Homeopathic Medicine
Homepathy: Real Medicine or Empty Promises?
From HealthWorld Online: Introduction to Homeopathy
Homeopathy Resources
Homeopathic Treatment for Specific Health Problems
From National Center for Homeopathy: Research on Homeopathy
Hypnosis
From Intelihealth, John Hopkins Health Information:
NIH Definition of Hypnosis
Massage Therapy
From American Massage Therapy Association:
Finding a Massage Therapist
Types and Uses of Massage Therapy
From National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork:
Find a Massage Therapist in Your Area
From HealthWorld Online:
Bodywork & Massage Therapies
Mind/Body Therapies
Meditation
From The Calm Centre:
What Is Meditation?
Naturopathic Medicine
From Intelihealth, John Hopkins Health Information:
NIH Definition of Naturopathic Medicine
From HealthWorld Online:
Understanding Natural Medicine
From American Association of Naturopathic Physicians:
Find a Naturopathic Physician
Osteopathic Medicine
From Intelihealth, John Hopkins Health Information:
NIH Definition of Osteopathic Medicine
From American Osteopathic Association:
Background Information
Doctors of Osteopathy and Managed Care
Hands on Healthcare in Osteopathy
From HealthWorld Online:
What is Osteopathy?
Principles and Practices of Osteopathy
Osteopathic Research
Psychotherapy
From Intelihealth, John Hopkins Health Information:
NIH Definition of Psychotherapy
Yoga
From Intelihealth, John Hopkins Health Information:
NIH Definition of Yoga
From YogaWorld.com
The Eight Main Yogas
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