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Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2010 09:52:42 -0000
From: Janice Flahiff <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: [Net-Gold] MEDICINE : HERBS : HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS : CONSUMER GUIDE:
Herbs at a Glance
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MEDICINE :
HERBS :
HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS :
CONSUMER GUIDE:
Herbs at a Glance
Herbs at a glance:
a quick guide to herbal supplements
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/NIH_Herbs_at_a_Glance.pdf
This posting can also be found at
http://jflahiff.wordpress.com/2010/12/22/herbsataglance/
Herbs at a glance: a quick guide to herbal supplements
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/NIH_Herbs_at_a_Glance.pdf
is a 100 page indexed PDF document which gives
the basics on the most common herbs in dietary
supplements historical uses, what they are used
for now, scientific evidence on effectiveness,
and potential side effects.
It is published by the US National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCAAM)
http://nccam.nih.gov/).
Check out the NCAAM Website for great information
on evidence based treatments for diseases and
treatments, fact sheets, and much more.
------A few related Web sites------
--->Complementary and Alternative Medicine
(MedlinePlus)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
complementaryandalternativemedicine.html
has links to overviews, specific conditions,
tutorials, videos, research, and more
--->Herbal Medicine
(MedlinePlus)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/herbalmedicine.html
has links to overviews, specific conditions,
research, and more
-->Complementary Medicine
(NetWellness)
http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/
alternative/default.cfm
has links to general information,treatment,
and Ask-An-Expert answered questions.
One can ask a question at this site, and
receive a reply within a few days.
-->Alternative Medicine (NIH)
http://health.nih.gov/topic/AlternativeMedicine
contains links to information at
US government sites
-->Drug Information Portal (NIH)
http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/
drugportal/drugportal.jsp
provides a wealth of information from many
trusted sources for consumers and professionals
-->US Office of Dietary Supplements
http://ods.od.nih.gov/
contains fact sheets, news items, decision making
guidance, consumer protection information,
nutrient recommendations, and more
Sincerely,
Janice Flahiff
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