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Associations and Organizations

The aims of the society are to reduce the current epidemic levels of cancer by reducing human exposure to carcinogens, particularly those of man made origin. Unlike cancer charities, their primary purpose is to prevent people from getting cancer in the first place. www.cancerpreventionsociety.org

Organic Trade Association - www.ota.com

www.organic.org- Organic.org is a comprehensive web site whose mission is to educate individuals and families about the benefits of organic food and lifestyle. Organic.org offers the latest in relevant news and articles, a forum for the organic community to exchange ideas and share thoughts, a Just for Kids section where children can learn healthy eating habits, Organic store and farmers' market locator.

Organic Consumers - www.organicconsumers.org   

BeatCancer.org

Allergies - Toxins    

Allergies and Health Information
A guide to food additives and conditions such as asthma, hay fever and celiac disease.

CEREAL TOXINS FEARS: More than half of breakfast cereals and muesli bars made with oats are contaminated with traces of toxins, scientists have found. Their study of 335 brand-name products such as Kellogg's, Nestlé's and Quaker detected traces of [fungal] mycotoxins.

DIABETES: An excerpt from Phillip Day's The ABC's of Disease detailing the various types of diabetes, what causes it and how to prevent it.

BEWARE THE CLOWN: Global hamburger giant McDonald's latest line in healthy-looking salads may contain more fat than its hamburgers, according to the company's web site.

annieappleseedproject.org-non profit corporation, provides information, education, advocacy and awareness for people with cancer, family and friends interested in, complementary, alternative medicine

My Toxic Life
Gabrielle Taylor's personal account and researches into being diagnosed with food, chemical and natural allergies after twenty years of illness.

Alternative Nutrition

Alternative Nutrition Quiz
Visitors to the site are invited to test their knowledge about alternative nutrition.

Beyond Vegetarianism
Explores the varieties and psychology of idealistic diets which may lead to orthorexia nervosa, a syndrome of health and behavioral problems arising from rigid adherence to alternative diets.

Elson Haas - Healing Foods
An article on alternative nutrition by a physician who has written several books on the prevention of diseases through eating healthy food.

Freedom to Choose Alternative Treatment
Advocating the use of nutritional strategies in the prevention and treatment of cancer.

Health Bulletin
Alternative, complimentary and preventive health news. Factual health information from leading scientists to keep you up to date in this rapidly growing field.

Healthy Immunity
Provides information and newsletter about research in the field of immunology and nutrition.

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements--IBIDS Database
A database of published, international, scientific literature on dietary supplements including vitamins, minerals, and botanicals.
Contact: http://ods.od.nih.gov

Herbs

About.com: Healthy Herbs
Weekly features and extras, product and book reviews, free newsletter, chat and bulletin board from About.com.

Alternative Nature Herbals
includes articles, herb profiles with horticulture and remedy information, a gallery of photographs, and links to other herbal sites.

BC Herb Growers Association
Provides information about the organization and its members, news, educational opportunities, and an online herb database.

Bouquet Garni Herbs
Provides information about growing herbs, and using them for health, beauty, and cooking.

Culpeper's Herbal Online
Full text of Culpeper's Complete Herbal (1653 edition). Includes breakdown by individual herb, directions for making remedies and catalog of simples.

The Daisy Institute
Information and testimonials about using herbal remedies for various life-threatening diseases.

Diet-and-Health.net: Naturopathy
Includes list of herbs using in naturopathic remedies, with information about their uses and hazards.

goodHealthinfo.net
Seven Boston-area herbalists discuss their approaches to correcting imbalances in the body's energy, using herbs and muscle testing.

The Herb Coach
An e-zine containing herbal and natural health news.

Herb Net
Collection of resources, including herb profiles, a practitioner directory, and a calendar of events.

The Herb Society of America
Provides history and purpose, membership information, projects, programs, publications, calendar, conferences and scholarships. Includes herb profiles, seed exchange forum, and plant collection information.

Herbal Contraception
Discussion of herbs that have been used through history to prevent conception, with modern observations on how they work.

The Herbal Encyclopedia
Alphabetical listing of healing herbs, with information about medicinal and religious uses, and culivation. Also provides articles about safety, storage, remedies, recipes, and special uses.

Herbal Legacy
Offering herb information sponsored by Christopher Publications. Includes sections about recipes, ailments, formulas, programs and literature.

The Herbal Nexus
Herbs, their uses, folklore, medical information, photos, and a bookstore.

Herbs Herbals
Information about individual herbs, and instructions for making various types of herbal preparations.

Herbtalk Discussion
A free email discussion group with information about herb safety, remedies, and recipes.

Holisticonline.com - Herbs
Herbal knowledgebase covers more than 2000 herbs from around the world. Also provides information about remedies, interactions, preparations, and regulation.

Juniper and Sage
Includes information on preparing and using herbs for medicinal and culinary purposes, and organic growing and wildcrafting.
Contact: http://www.chuggnutt.com/


National Institute of Medical Herbalists
Founded in 1864, NIMH is the oldest body of professional practising herbalists in the western world. Information and frequently asked questions about herbs.

Pioneer Thinking: Herbal Health
Offers an alphabetical database of herbs and ailments, and articles about gardening and making herbal preparations.

Nutrition

International Food and Information Council (IFIC)
offers food safety and nutrition information to health and nutrition professionals as well as brochures and guides for consumers.

Food and Nutrition Information Center
information on food safety, dietary guidelines, reports and studies, and online resources.

Produce for Better Health Foundation
creating a healthier America through increased consumption of a variety of fruits and vegetables. Sponsors the national 5 A Day for Better Health Program.

Arbor Nutrition Guide
comprehensive guide to nutrition resources on the Internet, particularly clinical nutrition and resources suited to health professionals.

Calorie Control Council, The
offers information on diet, calories, and foods for achieving a healthy weight.

Nutrition Explorations
nutrition information for teachers, school food service professionals, and families.

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
features official definition, news, article databases, and more.

Delicious Decisions
by the American Heart Association. Offers healthy eating tips and suggestions.

Blonz Guide to Nutrition
source selections by nutritionist and syndicated columnist Ed Blonz.

American Society for Clinical Nutrition
includes membership information and publications.

Wheat Foods Council
your source for news and tips on how and why to enjoy more grain foods for better health.

Dietary Supplements
provides general information from the Food and Drug Administration.

United States Growth Charts
pediatric growth charts provided by the CDC.

Healthy Body Calculator
computes healthy weight range and offers nutritional suggestions.

Nutrition, Health and Heart Disease
contains information about supplements, foods, heart disease, and general health.

Egg Nutrition Center
for nutritionists and health care providers to learn about eggs and good nutrition.

Healthy Fridge
heart-healthy eating tips. Includes facts about heart disease, recipes, and contests for kids and adults.

Healthy School Meals Resource System
information for people working in USDA's Child Nutrition Programs. Includes menu planning resources, articles on nutrition and food safety, and training materials.

Family Food Zone
resource for moms, promoting child health through good lifelong eating habits.

Lifeclinic: Nutrition, Fitness, and Weight Loss Management
guide to nutrition information, choosing physical fitness and weight loss programs, selecting the right vitamins, and more.

Search the USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
find the nutrient value and break down for a number of foods.

Nutrition for a Living Planet
guide to food, nutrition, diet, and health.

BeefNutrition.org
containing information on nutritional facts about beef, nutrition research, recipes, and free or low-cost resource materials.

Meatless Monday
provides recipes and healthy eating advice to achieve a balanced diet which can prevent heart disease and reduce saturated fat.

Lutein Information Bureau
carotenoid found in vegetables and fruits. Its antioxidant properties may play a role in the health of eyes, heart, and skin.

Foodwatch
nutritionist Catherine Saxelby's guide to healthy eating.

Nutrition Resources

Today's Diet and Nutrition magazine - The Magazine of Food, Fitness, and Well-being.
Today's Dietitian is the nation's only magazine specifically for registered dietitians and other nutrition professionals.

Alkalize For Health
Resource site offers free information for those looking to avoid or self-treat cancer.

Arbor Nutrition Guide
Guide to nutrition resources on the Internet including food science, clinical nutrition, ancient diets, and functional foods.

Balance Your Nutrition
Bioanalysis including hair mineral and cholesterol analysis. Offers health news concerning essential nutrients.

Body Composition Laboratory
Material resource for measuring body composition (lean, fat, bone) for health and nutrition using medical physics techniques.

Child Care Nutrition Resource System
Includes news, resources, menus and recipes for day care providers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Consumer Lab
Tests popular nutritional non-prescription supplements to ascertain ingredient quantity and quality.

Diet and Health
Guide to food, nutrition, diet and health. Includes naturopathic remedies, as well as a vegetarian and vegan FAQ.

The Diet Channel
Articles, diet analysis and body mass index measuring tools, information on preventative and sports nutrition.


Dr. Rath Research
Database with nutritional therapies and recommendations for common diseases. Includes books (pdf format) and clinical studies for nutrients.

eLook Nutrition
Provides a searchable nutrition database of over 6800 foods.


Family Nutrition Expert
Advice on healthy eating from Family Nutrition Counselor Tom Donofrio.


Food Safety Research Information Office
Has online database of food safety research projects funded by government and new food products being tested for approval.


Healthy Choice
Healthy lifestyle information: Cooking tips and meal plans, plus fitness and exercise tips, and health news.

Healthy Nutrition
Information about nutrients and nutrition.

InteliHealth: Guide to Nutrition and Weight Management
Basics of good nutrition from Walter C. Willett of Harvard Medical School. Also includes interactive meals, recipes, and news.

Life Clinic
Nutrition guide, weight loss tools and diet analysis for healthy individuals as well as those with diabetes and hypertension.

National Dairy Council
Offers information for both professional and consumers on the benefits of various dairy products.

NuTrak
Food & Supplement database with nutrition facts. Comprehensive nutritional analysis.

Nutrition Data
Offers nutrition tools and articles

Nutrition Explorations
Offers nutrition information for teachers, school foodservice professionals and families.

Nutrition Information & Resource Center
Nutrition education materials, lending library and up-to-date links to nutrition websites.

Nutrition InterActive
Find and build meals and nutrition plans.

Nutrition Matters
Resource for advice on nutrition and health treatments by healthcare practitioners.

Nutrition News
Nutrition news, articles, healthy recipes and special diets from the Jewish Hospital Cholesterol Center.

Nutrition Resource
Aims to provide credible and up-to-date research and information to consumers.

Nutritional Therapy
Information on the treatment of ailments, illnesses, and medical disorders using diet and supplements to encourage the body's own natural defense mechanisms.

Nutritiously Gourmet
Recipes, cooking term glossary, food and nutrition pyramid calculations, and nutrition newsletter.

Omega 3 and Omega 3 Benefits
Omega Oil is a non-commercial resource aimed at providing information about the health benefits of omega 3 fatty acids.

Omega 3 Seal Oil Research
Dr. Ho explains his research on benefits of Omega 3 Seal Oil compared to Flaxseed and other sources of Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids

Optinutrition
An educational site on nutritional, lifestyle, and environmental factors which influence women's, children's, and men's health and wellbeing.

Peak Performance
Sports nutrition and education materials for research and education.

Stop Labeling Lies
Provides information and examples of false and misleading information on food labels.

Supplement Quality
Information for consumers about issues affecting the quality of dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, and botanical or herbal products.

Web Dietitian
Has tools for calculating fat, carbohydrate, and protein intake online with nutrition products, guidelines, and news.

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