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Allergies
AAFP: Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis and Urticaria
Description, diagnosis, treatment, and a patient brochure.
ABC of Allergies: Adverse Reactions to Drugs
Clinical review by Daniel Vervloet and Stephen Durham. Includes incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, and management.
Contact: http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/feedback
ABC of Allergies: Anaphylaxis
Clinical review by Pamela W. Ewan. Includes definition, incidence, aetiology, clinical features, and management.
Contact: http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/feedback
All Allergy Net
Provides information on symptoms, medication, and treatment.
Contact: http://www.allallergy.com/contact.cfm
Allergic Conjunctivitis
A look at the condition, its prevention, treating the symptoms and if the medicine has side affects.
Contact: http://familydoctor.org/contact.xml
Allergies and Health Information
A guide to food additives and conditions such as asthma, hay fever and celiac disease.
Allergy
In-depth look at this disorder including general information, environmental problems, food, medical problems, medicines, testing, allergy shots and frequently asked questions.
Allergy Advice
Information about dust, pollen, and pet allergies including hayfever treatment. From Benadryl
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)
Information, articles and news for patients and physicians
Allergy Authority
Articles and videos on allergy research and treatment options.
Allergy Glossary
From the Health On the Net Foundation
Allergy Newswire
Provides archive of articles on allergies and a free monthly newsletter with the latest allergy, hay fever, and pollen information.
Allergy Now
A portal designed with the allergy community in mind. Numerous links to information.
Allergy Nursing
An allergy nurse answers questions and provides patient-education material from a nursing perspective, and offers a discussion group for allied health or technicians in this field.
Allergy Prevention Center
A compilation of news, articles and research results for people suffering from alle
The Allergy Report
Provides healthcare providers with the appropriate tools to recognize, diagnose and treat allergies.
Allergy Web
Offers information for patients and professio
Allergy.com
Provides information about allergies. Find out the difference between allergy symptoms and a cold, or how to reduce allergens like pollen, mold, and dust mites. Presented by Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
AllergyVoice
Interactive survey to capture the experiences of people with allergies and take their voice to health care leaders.
Allernet
A large variety of resources for allergy sufferers with pollen count maps, photos of mold spores and tree pollens, frequently asked questions, and directories of specialists.
Allerpet, Inc.
Allergy information for people who are allergic to dust mites and household pets.
American Family Physician: A Practical Guide to Anaphylaxis
Includes etiology, differential diagnosis, emergency treatment, management, and a patient brochure.
Anaphylaxis Canada
Support and information resource based in Toronto.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
Organization provides free information and education on asthma and allergies, as well as links to regional AAFA groups.
Aventis
Provides patients with information about allergies including treatment, medication, chronic idiopathic urticaria
BBC Health
The Allergy Guide offers up-to-date information and useful advice. Information about this disorder as well as what it means to be a sufferer.
Chronic Allergies
A practical resource for sufferers of seasonal allergies, hay fever or allergic rhinitis. Learn more about symptoms and get tips on how to live with and treat them.
Clemson Extension: Dust Mites
Fact sheet on controlling dust mites, which are second only to pollen in causing allergic reactions.
Dust Mites in the Home
Some helpful hints in ridding your house of dust mites. Information from the AAFP.
eMedicine Health - Allergies
Consumer health resource center providing an overview, the causes, symptoms and treatment
ES Help
Designed to help people suffering from Electrical Sesitivity (Hypersensitivity).
A Focus on Allergies and Asthma
Provides the latest information and therapy options for these disorders
Health Link MCW
Dr. Jordan Fink clears the air with an article entitled: Sneezing, Wheezing, Coughing, Swelling... Is it an Allergy?
How Allergies Work
Illustrated guide includes allergy terminology, symptoms, reactions, and causes.
InteliHealth: Allergy
Harvard Medical School-reviewed health information on allergy symptoms, causes, treatment, medications and prevention.
Keep Kids Healthy
Allergy treatment guide for children to treatment of hay fever, allergies or allergic rhinitis in your children, allergic salute, seasonal and perennial.
Living with Allergies: NIAID Fact Sheet
Resources for patients with this disorder
Mayo Clinic: Allergies
Experts offer information about the causes of, along with the latest treatments and steps you can take to prevent allergic reactions and asthma attacks.
Medfacts
Types of skin testing, how the tests work, what factors can affect a skin test, skin testing for food allergies and tests considered unnecessary.
Middle Ear Disease and Allergy
Presents the evidence that supports the theory that persistant fluid in a child's, or adult's, middle ear is the result of allergy and not infection.
My Allergy Net
Facts and findings about allergies and information about how to live with them
My Toxic Life
Gabrielle Taylor's personal account and researches into being diagnosed with dozens of food, chemical and natural allergies after twenty years of random illness.
NIAID Fact Sheet
Numerous tips and hints to keeping dust out of the bedroom.
NJC: Anaphylaxis Symptoms and Treatment
In-depth description, how and why it can result, and how to prevent it.
NYC Pollen Count
Pollen count updates for both local and national pollen count and mold spore count
Pioneer Thinking: The Environment and Your Health
Read about the environment and how it affects you and your families health. Offered is a resource for do it yourself information, solutions and ideas.
Rapp Wellness News
Help for children with allergies from Dr. Doris Rapp.
Rhinology/Allergy Pages
An educational site for patients about diseases related to the nose, sinuses, head and neck. Numerous topics discussed such as, allergy philosophy, allergen avoidance and medication. Message board on site.
RXinsider
A free allergies monograph for patient counseling.
Safe4Kids
For kids living with anaphylaxis. Includes games, e-cards, user submitted art, stories, and recipes, and resources for schools and camps, including sample policies and activities.
SavonHealth
comprehensive allergy information site. Browse anonymously or sign up for a personalized report with information specific to your needs.
Seasonal Allergy Center
Learn how to identify allergies and ease symptoms. For those who suffer from a seasonal, nasal, sinus, or spring allergy.
Severe Allergic Reaction
Links to Anaphylaxis information from Fasthealth.com
Sinus Pharmacy
Feature article on how to win the fight against dust mites.
WebMD Inc.
Information covering various aspects of allergy, written and reviewed by WebMD doctors
Yahoo! Health - Allergy Health Center
Find information on allergies and their causes, diagnosis, symptoms, different types of treatments, and air quality and pollen maps.
Zirtek Allergy
Advice for allergy sufferers to understand and cope with the effects of their allergy including hayfever, dust, animals and skin allergies.
Alternative Nutrition
The Alchemycal Pages
Information on macrobiotics and healing through nutrition. Sales of books and videos.
Alternative Nutrition Quiz
Visitors to the site are invited to test their knowledge about alternative nutrition.
The Art of Living Wellness Center
Offering nutritional programs to support the health of patients suffering from a variety of medical conditions.
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.
Blue Fountain- Nutritional Drug Free Healing
Alternative means of self-help medicine with tips on preventing, anemia, flu, depression, cancer, and other related disorders.
Canadian Institute of Natural Health and Healing
Offers a variety of naturopathic courses in several different fields of alternative medicine, both by correspondence and hands-on.
Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
Offers courses in natural and holistic nutrition through distance education; participants earn the designation Registered Holistic Nutritionist.
14 Carrot Healthy Living
Provides nutrition information regarding various supplements including barleygreen and herbs. Also has diet, cleansing, spiritual, and motivational tips.
The Center for Nutritional Research
Information and research about the whole food Colostrum.
Centurion Ministry
Offers Jesus-inspired and Bible-based nutritional programs to treat AIDS, cancer, and a host of other diseases.
Certified Nutritional Therapy
Physical wellness office under the direction of owner/practitioner Jeanette Marshall. Nutritional guidance and lifestyle counselling for clients of all ages and health conditions.
Cognitive Enhancement Research Institute
Use of smart drugs and nutrients to enhance cognition, and to treat other maladies. Articles and newsletters.
Colostrum Info
Scientific research, anecdotal evidence, and expert opinion about using colostrum to maintain health and deal with chronic conditions.
Deer Velvet Antler, The Dietary Supplement
Provides news, testimonials, articles, books, and links to alternative health information and stores.
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.
Food and Healing
Includes articles concerning uses of home remedies in foods to maintain health and well-being. Based on the work of Annemarie Colbin, author of Food and Healing.
Freedom to Choose Alternative Treatment
Advocating the use of nutritional strategies in the prevention and treatment of cancer.
Heal Marketplace
Teaching health through alternative nutrition. Students of Dr. Richard Schulze, teaching and practicing his style of natural healing.
Healing With Nutrition
Information on nutrients and disease associations: Lists nutrient and lifestyle options with medical options and precautions.
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.
Holistic Health Courses
The Global Institute for Alternative Medicine offers basic nutritional consultant programs.
Holistic Nutrition for the Whole You.
Holistic nutrition therapy and counseling focusing on issues concerning intake of supplements and healthy lifestyles. Has list of herbal and homepathy products on site.
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Teaches all the different dietary theories, from the ancient to the modern, through an integrative approach in a program designed for working professionals.
Knowledge in Applied Nutrition
Provides educational resources concerning natural health and wellness to healthcare professionals and consumers.
Moss Nutrition
Metabolic and nutritional library providing information relating to nutritional biochemistry and the metabolic needs of the chronica
New Millennium Nutrition
Nutrition and supplementation research by a Registered Nurse, covering diet, food groups, supplements and hormonal precursors.
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
Nourishing Wisdom
Information about holistic health management; program of classes held by Holly Anne Shelowitz about healthy nourishment.
Nutri-click Diet Analyzer
Site subscribers can avail of a diet analysis, as well as information on what to do to make for healthier nutrition.
Nutrition and Alternative Therapies in Liver Disease
Information from the Rush Medical Center in Chicago; covers diet alternatives for liver patients.
Nutrition: Medicine of the Future
Examines and promotes use of diet and supplemental nutrients to prevent and treat disease.
Nutritional and Metabolic TeleMedicine
Provides abstracts from publications, information on B-12 deficiency, metabolic disorders and alternative nutrition. Newsletter available by subscription.
Nutritional Therapy
Article discussing disorders ranging from chronic fatigue, insomnia, depression, asthma, and headaches which can be relieved with nutritional food therapy.
Rapha Health Institute
A medical clinic specializing in health products, alternative medicine, personalized nutritional programs, and anti-aging medicine.
VeggieGirl.com
Promoting a vegetarian diet; giving reasons not to eat meat, ranging from health concerns to animal rights; quotes from famous vegetarians.
Weston A. Price Foundation
Information on the benefits of nutrient-dense foods and the foundation's agenda in the areas of education and research; articles on specific foods such as soy products.
Contact: : www.westonaprice.org
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.
Botanical Dermatology Database
An electronic, searchable version of Botanical Dermatology, by John Mitchell and Arthur Rook, which includes a botanical index.
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.
Directory of Herbs
A list of herbs and plants and their magical properties
Elchai's Herbal Lore and Remedies
Information preparations and formulas, therapeutic terms, and ceremonial use. Also includes herb profiles with uses, actions, precautions, and active constituents.
Essiac Information Site
Information about the herbal tea known as essiac, including history, controversial issues, scams, marketer ethics, product prices, and recipes.
Evening-Primrose-Oil.com
Provides articles and information about the possible health uses of evening primrose oil, including PMS, autoimmune conditions, inflammation, and weight loss.
goodHealthinfo.net
Seven Boston-area herbalists discuss their approaches to correcting imbalances in the body's energy, using herbs and muscle testing.
Healing Herbs
An interactive community offering herbal information, recipes, chat, discussion groups, events, gardening information, and herb photos.
The Herb Coach
An e-zine containing herbal and natural health news.
The Herb Index
An online guide for herbs and supplements, includes scientific names and contra-indications.
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.
Herb Wisdom
Includes information about toxicity, recipes, lore, history, remedies, and herbs for pets.
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.
Home Made Medicine
Provides information about herbal healing, home remedies, and a complete guide listed by illness.
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/
Laurie Lacey's Wild World of Plants
Information about traditional use of plant and tree medicines. Also offers workshops, a blog, and links.
Linda's Herbal Remedies
Information about individual herbs and blends, and how to make remedies, salves, extracts, and capsules.
Medicines and Foods from the Wild
Information about identifying, preparing, and using wild medicinal and edible plants in the northeastern United States.
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.
Natural Facts
Presents facts sheets by ailment and by herb or nutrient.
Padma 28 And Tibetan Herbal Formulation
Discusses clinical and research study about Padma 28, a tibetan herbal formulation.
Pioneer Thinking: Herbal Health
Offers an alphabetical database of herbs and ailments, and articles about gardening and making herbal preparations.
Southwest School of Botanical Medicine
Medicinal plant photographs, illustrations, maps, abstracts, constituents, monographs, major papers and folios by genus and species.
Suite 101: Herbalism
Articles, discussions, and links on the uses of herbs for medicinal and magical purposes. Also includes suggestions for seasonal home remedies, crafts, tricks, and tips.
Suite 101: Historical Uses of Herbs
Offers articles on history, as well as information on current research.
Trickstar in the Herb Garden
Includes a glossary, monographs, properties and phytochemicals, and an email newsletter.
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Relief Info
Menstrual and Pre Menstrual Syndrome resources
for women who are having menstrual and pre menstrual problems
All about Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
A leading gynecologist explains the causes of heavy menstrual periods, their rapid diagnosis, and treatment options including endometrial ablation.
Answers about Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding
Frequently asked questions about the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal menstrual bleeding including heavy and extra menses, bleeding before the period and after intercourse.
Endometrial Ablation Discussion Group
Information, support, and discussion forums for woman who have had and for woman considering an ablation for menorrhagia as an alternative to a hysterectomy.
Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences
Patient self-assessment tool for menorrhagia.
Medinfo.co.uk
Easy to understand information for patients on heavy periods (menorrhagia), which affect many women. Information on symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment. Written by a UK general practitioner.
Menorrhagia
Reviews often overlooked causes of heavy menstrual bleeding, including vitamin K deficiencies, anticoagulant therapy, aspirin usage and acquired and inherited bleeding disorders.
Menorrhagia - HealthWorld Online
Excessive menstrual bleed occurs most often prior to menopause. In younger women m
Thermachoice Take Control of Heavy Periods
Offers details about Gynecare Thermachoice Uterine Balloon Therapy System, a treatment alternative. Includes the symptoms, a self quiz, and causes.
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.
Dole 5 A Day
hosted by 36 fruit and vegetable characters; makes eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day a fun experience for everyone.
Journal of Nutrition
covers nutrition research in humans and in animal species. Also features directory of nutrients with diet recommendations, toxicity, clinical uses, and recent research.
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.
5 a Day for Better Health
encourages Americans to eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day for better health. From the National Cancer Institute.
Blonz Guide to Nutrition
source selections by nutritionist and syndicated columnist Ed Blonz.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005
authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.
Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans
joint publication of the Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture.
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.
Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter
sample articles from recent issues, subscription information, table of contents for the past year, and forms to order back issues.
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.
Nutrition Action Healthletter
articles on nutrition and reviews of food products.
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.
Fremont, Jean
scientific nutrition, food science and safety, dietetics, exercise and culinary arts resources and links.
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.
Healthy Weight Forum
peer education based forum offering support, motivation, recipes, and fellowship for those interested in reaching and maintaining a healthy weight.
Nutrition for a Living Planet
guide to food, nutrition, diet, and health.
SCD Web Library
offers information based on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. Dedicated to people with Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis interested in using dietary adjustments.
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.
Premiere Web site for employment opportunities in allied health-related fields.
AimToBeHealthy.Com - "Awesome Health through Nutrition and Fitness Activities"
50 Something.com
- A growing web community for active seniors!
Nutritional Health, Herbal and Vitamin Supplements Guide
- providing evidence-based information for health conscious consumers.
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.
British Meat Education Service
Teaching materials, links to information on courses and learning activities.
Cellular Nutrition
Includes scientific data related to intracelluar chemistry such as nutrition disorders, diets and MLM, and mineral ratios.
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.
The Diet Detective
Contains several nutrition related links including information about diabetes, cardiac, sports nutrition, recipes, and diet supplementation.
Dieting Plans
Diets, exercises, progress charts, articles. Free diet profile.
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.
Energy Ent
Offers recipe analysis, consulting, cooking workshops, products, and nutrition education for the food and nutrition consumer.
Family Nutrition Expert
Advice on healthy eating from Family Nutrition Counselor Tom Donofrio.
Food and Diet
Informational resource for everything related to food and diet including fitness and exercise, diet and recipes, weight-related conditions, and support programs.
Food Safety Research Information Office
Has online database of food safety research projects funded by government and new food products being tested for approval.
Glyconutrients Reference
A comprehensive, up-to-date reference on glyconutrients and related topics that is easily understood by the general public
Gnutrition
Articles regarding weight loss, blood sugar control, strength, sports, anti-aging, and use of herbal supplements.
Go Grains
Established to provide information about the nutrition and health benefits of grains and pulses.
Health Supplements 101
Guide on choosing nutritional supplements to enhance your health.
Healthy and Fit
Discusses issues concerning health and wellness, fitness, weight loss, and herbal therapy. Has newsletter and online E-zine.
Healthy Choice
Healthy lifestyle information: Cooking tips and meal plans, plus fitness and exercise tips, and health news.
Healthy Eating Made Easy
Tips, information and recipes to make healthy eating easy for all the family.
Healthy Frontiers
An information clearinghouse on wellness issues. Offers dietary and nutritional programs.
Healthy Nutrition
Information about nutrients and nutrition.
I Ate A Pie
Blog that reviews diet food i.e. anything 'light', reduced fat, fat free, sugar free, low carb etc.
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.
Liv4evr
Your source for healthier living, vitamins and minerals, and slowing the aging process.
Medindia
Daily diet news updates, diet online consultations along with 250 pages of information related to Nutritional value, Calories and recommended intake of food.
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.
Nutrawatch
Features a free online food diary and calorie counter designed to help track calories, carbohydrates, fat, and protein for each meal.
Nutri-Facts
Online database of food label nutrition facts from the USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.
Nutrition and Diet Services
Analyzes food intake and calculates percentage calories and body mass index to determine if person is meeting nutrition requirements. Plans healthy meals and special diets.
Nutrition and Food Safety
Discusses cooking tips, healthy recipes, and food safety. Includes free newsletter subscription. By the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County.
Nutrition Crash Course
Text and audio guide to key nutrition topics, with particular emphasis on the benefits of natural food vs. processed foods
Nutrition Data
Offers nutrition tools and articles
Nutrition Explorations
Offers nutrition information for teachers, school foodservice professionals and families.
Nutrition Focus
Nutrition library with extensive information on topics such as vitamins, integrative medicine, minerals, diseases and conditions, life cycles, and gender health.
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.
Powering Muscles
Nutrition information resource for coaches, athletes, and trainers in all sports.
RegardingMe
Focuses on nutrition and diet from an organic, whole-food perspective.
Stop Labeling Lies
Provides information and examples of false and misleading information on food labels.
Supermarket Savvy
Learn to shop for health in the virtual supermarket of over 1000 healthy retail foods. Contains food reviews,
Supplement Quality
Information for consumers about issues affecting the quality of dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, and botanical or herbal products.
Supplement Watch
Educates by providing information about the pros and cons of dietary supplementation.
Thebite.org
An online community for practitioners, students and everyone with an interest in nutrition. We give members the latest news and research, classifieds, events and interactive services.
Todays Dietitian
A magazine specifically for registered dietitians and other nutrition professionals.
Udo Erasmus Official Site
Udo's research & publications have been the driving force behind the growth of public awareness about the dangers of trans-fatty acids and the health benefits of essential fatty acids.
University of Illinois Extension Programs - Nutrition and Health
News on gardening, health, nutrition, thrifty living, storm survival, and safe holiday food ideas.
The Wallach Files
Provides information about Dr. Joel Wallach a veterinarian, naturopathic physician, author who played a major role in the development of the market of liquid vitamin & mineral supplements.
Web Dietitian
Has tools for calculating fat, carbohydrate, and protein intake online with nutrition products, guidelines, and news.
Yahoo! Health - Nutrition and Food
Find information on nutrition and fitness - including tips, recipes, daily features, interactive tools, and more.
Obesity
American Obesity Association (AOA)
Comprehensive web portal offering general information on obesity, current research and trials, treatment, prevention and consumer protection against fraudulent treatments.
Articles on Obesity
Advice and articles to help in treatment/management. Complications, causes and prevention.
Back Pain and Obesity
Connection to back pain and osteoporosis
Be Wise Keep Healthy
Management and behavior modification.
CDC Overweight and Obesity
This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand that obesity is a serious health issue and the efforts being made to address it.
Center on an Aging Society
At risk for chronic conditions and the groups most likely to be effected.
Childhood Obesity
Causes and complications. Alternative medicine and home made remedies.
The Complexity of Obesity
Discussion of the health, holistic, and other features of this disorder provided by Inner Self magazine.
Contact: http://home.earthlink.net/~mpatpalm/
Danas Hymn
Discussion about living with obesity, an obese spouse or loved one. James Butch Rosser discusses dealing with obesity, weight loss, weight gain, dieting, nutrition, dietetics and health including gastric bypass surgery.
Donald B. Brown Research Chair on Obesity
A Laval University center dedicated to research, communication and education on obesity.
eMedicine Health
Consumer health resource center providing information on medication in the treatment of obesity.
Excessive Appetite
A discussion about small weight losses and gains and setting some goals.
FDA Plan to Confront Nation's Obesity Problem
Stepping up enforcement actions concerning accuracy of food labels, the nutritional information for the consumer.
First Federal Obesity Clinical Guidelines
Identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults reviewed by 115 health experts at major medical and professional societies.
Genetics of Food Intake, Body Weight and Obesity
Gene involved in initial identification and maintaining body weight.
Health Link MCW
An article about the search for genes responsible for human obesity.
HealthLink MCW
An article about the health problems related to severe obesity.
The Hormone Foundation
Patient information on obesity including an overview, symptoms, treatment options, lifestyle issues and prevention; as well as other obesity-related resources.
How Much Do You Know About Obesity?
Testing knowledge with true or false quiz.
Human Choriogonadotropin and Obesity Treatment
A discussion about oral administration of Human Choriogonadotropin significantly decreases subcutaneous fat in dieting obese patients. Find research results.
International Journal of Obesity
The journal publishes basic, clinical and applied studies and also features a quarterly pediatric highlight.
KidSource Online: Childhood Obesity
An article that helps to determine obesity in children. Also describes causes as well as possible treatments and prevention.
Lose Weight Gain Health
From Roche Pharmaceutical, provides practical advice on healthy eating, diet, obesity and losing weight.
Michael D. Myers M.D. Inc.
General background information on obesity. Includes the prevalence, a definition, causes, medical complications and treatments.
Morbid Obesity
Obesity sometimes is viewed as the adverse outcome of inappropriate eating and the failure of self discipline on the part of those afflicted. Read information on Carnie Wilson and weight loss.
NAASO: The North American Association for the Study of Obesity
An interdisciplinary society whose purpose is to develop, extend and disseminate knowledge in the field of obesity.
National Obesity Forum
Healthcare professionals who take an interest in the treatment and management of obesity.
NSW Health: Child Obesity
The NSW government action plan for the prevention of obesity in children and young people.
Obesidad.net
Treat your obesity disease with free weight loss tips, diets and nutrition advice. Ask Dr. Goldberg and health forum.
Obesity
Definition in the Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia. Illustration, alternative names, considerations, common causes, and home care.
Obesity Action Coalition
Education, advocacy and support.
The Obesity Awareness and Solutions Trust
Prevention and management of obesity. Help information line, articles and events.
Obesity Canada Care
Promote the health and quality of life through service, education, research, prevention and advocacy.
Obesity Factor
News covering the epidemic, weight loss, and nutrition. Includes linked articles, article summaries, and resources.
Obesity Focused
Obesity statistics along with issues such as obesity treatment, fad diets and medications.
Obesity In America
The Endocrine Society and The Hormone Foundation,have developed a handbook with information about obesity.s causes, impact, and research into how to reduce it.
Obesity: Is it an Eating Disorder?
FAQ provided by the Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. answers questions about definitions of obesity, health risks, weight-loss pills, and what can be done.
Obesity on Medbroadcast.com
Classes of obesity and causes in adulthood.
Obesity Overview Articles
Obesity has commonly been viewed as the adverse outcome of inappropriate eating and the failure of self discipline on the part of those afflicted. A look at what this really is and some of the causes and different types.
Obesity Support
Non judgemental UK based support site set up for overweight people, their friends and families. Includes nutritional advice, exercise, diets, and medical issues.
Obesity Tutorial
Specific health risks with obesity and what can be done about it.
Obesity Week
News and comprehensive information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of obesity.
Obesity-diet.com
European-based, professional web site dealing with diet and obesity. It is meant for the general public.
Obetech, LLC
A common human virus and specific antibodies to help them fight off the infection.
Overweight Teen
Diet resources, weight loss tips, and information on the psychological impact of obesity on teens and what parents can do to help them.
Patient Resources : Obesity
The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with obesity.
Pediatric Obesity--Helping Parents Raise Healthy Children
Free site featuring the Traffic Light Diet, links to Dr. John La Puma's recipes and resources, and current medical research on treating and preventing pediatric obesity.
Planktonitis
Information about the disease the government and doctors refuse to acknowledge.
Rochester Center for Obesity Research
Rochester Hills, Michigan.
The Science of Obesity and Weight Control
A private physician written website devoted to obesity. Includes a BMI table, news, editorials, FAQ's and a monthly newsletter.
The Scientific Definition of Obesity and its Dangers
Prevalence, etiology, complications, and suggested treatments abstracted from the Western Journal of Medicine.
Surgeon General Asks Communities To Address Obesity
Community-based strategies, statistics, costs attributed to overweight and obesity, asthma, Type 2 diabetes, BMI calculator, and comments from the US Surgeon General, David Satcher.
Understanding Adult Obesity
An in depth look at this disorder and how it is measured, causes, consequences, treatment, research and additional reading.
Contact: http://win.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm
Veritas Medicine
Clinical trial listings for obesity. Perform a personalized search to find ongoing trials that match your needs.
Weight Loss, Dieting and Obesity
Multidisciplinary educational resource evaluating the pros and the cons of a wide range of treatment options for obesity, including diets, exercise, surgery, medications and hypnosis.
WLS Help
Dedicated to providing the latest information on obesity, and surgical treatment. Provides online support, advocacy and help for those interested in weight loss surgery
Overweight? Now Blame It On A Virus
Virus-weight connection. [The Times of India] (March 4, 2005)
Is Virus Making You Fat?
Doctor: Virus Has 80 Percent Chance Of Making Animals Fat. Results of study on animals and 500 people. WESH:IBS (November 19, 2004)
'Fat Virus' to Blame for Obesity?
Story on Dr. Atkinson and adenovirus-36 (Ad-36). Links to other sites covering topic. (KDKA:CBS) (October 26, 2004)
Rhinitis
CMA Online
A practical guide for Canadian physicians from the proceedings of the Canadian rhinitis symposium. This document was designed to provide an overview of the most effective clinical approaches to the assessment and treatment of rhinitis.
Differential Diagnosis of Rhinitis
Article by M M Carr DDS MD MEd about the characteristics of seasonal allergic rhinitis (pollens), perennial allergic rhinitis (dusts, molds) and vasomotor idiopathic rhinitis (vasomotor).
eMedicine: Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever)
Dr. Javed Sheikh reports on pathophysiology of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis or hayfever. Review common allergy symptoms, allergens, trigger factors, and drug treatments.
eMedicine Health - Hay Fever
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Fragranced Products Information Network
A grass roots effort to educate on the chemicals used and the health effects of fragranced products. This is a no frill site with emphasis on information about perfumes and fragrances that are known triggers for rhinitis.
Health Link MCW
An article about allergic rhinitis in children.
HON Allergy Glossary - Rhinitis
Information about allergic rhinitis from HON, a Swiss non-profit foundation.
JCAAI
Information about non-allergic types of rhinitis, including infectious rhinitis, hormonal rhinitis, non-allergic rhinitis with eosinophilia syndrome (NARES), certain types of occupational rhinitis, gustatory and drug-induced rhinitis.
Mamas Health
Find out what hay fever is, what causes it, the symptoms and if it can be controlled.
Med Help
Information about allergic rhinitis, including an ask-the-nurse facility.
Medicine Australia
Study by Dr Diana Bass on the role of tibouchina pollen and ragweed pollen in late summer allergic rhinitis and asthma in the northern rivers area of NSW.
Medicine Net.com: Chronic Rhinitis
Resource applicable to both patients and physicians covering chronic rhinitis and related conditions, with related links.
Medinfo
Easy to understand information on hayfever, a common condition caused by an allergy to pollen. Information on symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Methodist Health Care System
Description of rhinitis and further discussion about the different types, diagnosis and treatment.
Nasal Allergy Relief
Information resource on perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis. Provides information on symptoms, causes and treatment options.
Nasal Discomfort May Be Caused By Irritants on the Job
Occupational rhinitis is covered in this article. With emphasis on high-risk jobs.
National Jewish Medical and Research Center
An in depth look at allergic and non-allergic rhinitis along with classification, diagnosis and complications.
A Natural Cure For Hayfever
Personal page describing how a wheat free diet helped this condition.
Natural Health Link
Detailed information on allergies, rhinitis, hay fever, symptoms, treatments and related nutritional and herbal supplements.
Rhinitis
From NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia; an in-depth look at this disorder.
Rhinitis
Information about rhinitis from the Center for Chronic Nasal and Sinus Dysfunction.
Rhinitis
Details of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis from AAAI Patient/Public Resource Center.
RhinitisInfo.com
Information about allergic rhinitis and hay fever.
Soyouwanna.com
Article explaining the causes of allergies and describing different methods of dealing with hay fever.
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Rhinitis
Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve this disorder with traditional Chinese strategies and herbs.
University of Oregon Health Center
Information about allergic rhinitis including the causes and different treatment options.
Virtual Hospital
A discussion about hayfever, its symptoms and medications.
WebMD Inc.
Questions and Answers on causes, symptoms and treatment for hay fever or allergic rhinitis.
Spicy Food
Chile Balcony
Offers chile growing photos from a balcony in Stockholm.
Chile Knights
Archive of columns by Sunny Conley from the Las Cruces Sun-News in New Mexico. Includes recipes, folklore, trivia, stories, and news about chiles and those who consume them.
The Chile Pepper Institute
New Mexico State University site with information on varieties on chili, chili pungency, and links to sauce companies.
Chile Pepper Sauces
Informational site about hot and mild peppers, sauces, and salsas. Includes recipes, growing and canning information, and reviews of a variety of hot sauces.
Chiles in Stockholm
Information on growing chilis in Sweden.
Contact: http://petterssononline.com
Chiliheads of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona based organization promoting competition chili cookoffs for charities. Offers calendar of events.
The Curry Club
Curry fans' dining club for lovers of Indian and other Asian spicy food established 1962; the original non-commercial meeting place for authentic curries.
Curryguidenet
Directory of Indian restaurants and takeaways plus a description of curries and the spices used in them.
Fatalii's Chiles
Photos of chile peppers and plants.
Hot Sauce Blog
One spicy-food afficionado's take on all things pungent and peppery, with humor, photos, the 3 A.M. Hot Sauce experiment, and recipes.
International Chili Society
Information on different chili recipes and cookoffs around the world.
International Society of Hot Sauce Aficionados
Includes list of commercial hot sauces, mailing list, several sauce recipes, and online newsletter.
Mark's Hot Links
Dedication to all foods hot and spicy. A good collection of links, recipes and other tidbits related to spice.
The Ring of Fire
Webring including sales of a wide selection of chile seeds, hot foods and related products, recipes, and pepper history
rocoto.com
Information on collecting, growing, eating, and preserving South American chile peppers.
The Spice Barn
An online resource for quality spices, herbs, and blends.
UK Chile Head
Everything about chile peppers. An extensive database of pepper types with descriptions and images. Cooking, canning and preserving, and cultivation information, with recipes. Huge database of chili (the meat dish) recipes.
Vegetarianism
Abbeys Recipes
Offers low fat vegetarian and dessert recipes, health tips, fitness, nutrition, organic foods, and animal rights.
Awards 2001 - The Vegetarian Society UK
Now accepting nominations from the general public for vegetarian and vegan products and services in the UK. Award ceremony will be in London during National Vegetarian Week 25 June - 1st July.
BananaSteak
Pro-vegetarian website with serious and provocative content presented with an offbeat sense of humor.
Beyond Vegetarianism
Reports from veterans of vegetarian and raw-food diets, veganism, fruitarianism, and instinctive eating, plus new science from paleolithic diet research and clinical nutrition.
Famousveggie.com
List of famous vegetarians/vegans with quotes, links, recipes and a list of vegetarian restaurants.
GladCow
Provides a resource for people who are choosing a cruelty-free and health conscious lifestyle including discussion forums, recipes and news.
Go Vegetarian!
Community message board for vegetarians and vegans, or anyone who is just interested in the meat-free li
GoVeg
A how-to guide to vegetarianism and veganism includes FAQ, links and resources. One of the PETA family of sites.
In a Vegetarian Kitchen
An on-line cookbook, featuring dozens of easy low-fat recipes, kitchen wisdom, and tips for new and aspiring vegetarians.
Kid Friendly Vegetarian
Contains recipes children can make on their own or with help from adults.
Living in Harmony with Vegetarians
Article which includes inspiring comments at the end from hundreds of vegetarian readers.
Living Vegetarian
Should you be a vegetarian, it can be a healthy way to eat. Reasons for becoming a vegetarian are personal and individual decisions. Some are ethical and some are for health reasons recommended by dieticians and doctors.
Meat Filter
Contains information and news for vegetarians and vegans.
Pregnancy Vegetarian Diet
An essay by Reed Mangels on how vegetarians can easily meet their nutrient needs during pregnancy.
10 Tips for the New Vegetarian/Vegan
Ten in depth tips for when you're just starting out as a new vegetarian.
Valentines for Vegetarians and Vegans
Competitions, recipes, ideas, video and lots of information for vegetarians and vegans on Valentines day.
The Veg Blog
Includes news and links.
Veg Dining
Lists over 1000 vegetarian restaurants located worldwide. Site visitors can submit restaurant reviews.
Veg On TV
Examines Vegetarian TV characters from 1951 to the present. Shows discussed include Friends, The Simpsons, 90210, Enterprise, King of the Hill, South Park, and Third Rock.
Vegetarian Beers
Lists many (mainly British) beers and whether or not they are suitable for vegetarians.
Vegetarian Diet
Definition, origin and history of vegetarianism; lots of useful information, including how to raise infants on a vegetarian/vegan diet.
Vegetarian Flyer
Campaigns for veggie food on airplanes.
Vegetarian Headquarters
Offers visitors numerous resources on every aspect of vegetarianism. Site features vegetarian news that is updated daily. All of the information and services on this site are free.
Vegetarian Made Easy
Offers vegetarian recipes, dietary information including protein and nutritional supplements. Pro
Vegetarian Pages
Independent and definitive internet guide for vegetarians.
Vegetarian Resources
Covers vegetarianism history, associations and dishes.
Vegetarian Stuff
Site contains a message board, bookstore, tshirt shop, link directory.
Vegetarian Times
Online companion to the magazine.
Vegetarian Tips
Lists hundreds of tips and mini-facts relating to vegetarianism, vegans, health, nutrition, animal welfare, environment, and recipes.
Veggie Global
Contains an abundance of vegetarian resources.
Veggie Table
Questions and answers on vegetarianism. Vegetarian and vegan recipes, cookbook recommendations, vegetarianism for beginners articles, and a recipe-exchange forum.
Veggie Views
Offers photos, links, recipes and information about the environment, Caithness and being vegetarian.
VeggieFoodGuide
A guide featuring reviews of pubs and restaurants in the UK that serve vegetarian food. The site also includes a selection of recipes.
VeggieHeadOnline
Online forum for veggieheads to find out the latest vegetarian news, share recipes and info on veggie-friendly restaurants across the globe, and discuss topics related to the flesh-free lifestyle.
VeggieMK
What's happening for vegans and vegetarians in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas, with restaurants, recipes, shops, ethics and vegan links.
Veggies Unite
Recipes are included here.
VegKids
Information for kids who care about animals and being vegetarian.
VegNews.org
News and articles, which may be commented on and submitted by visitors.
VegPeople Discussion
A community message board of vegetarians and vegans, for exchange of recipes, health, and dietary information.
VRG's Veggie Quiz
Rates your knowledge of vegetarianism.
New Frontier -- The Path of the Vegetarian
Article by author Linda McCartney outlining the reasons why she supports vegetarianism and why she believes it will help solve the problem of world hunger.
Now Eat Up Your Blue-Greens!
Information on the algae Spirulina as an alternative for vegans who don't like vegetables.
Nutritional Pros and Cons of Meat-based and Vegetarian Diets
Discusses the pros and cons of vegetarianism and offers nutritional reasons why some people are better suited than others for this lifestyle.
Position of The American Dietetic Association (1996): Vegetarian Diets
Asserts that appropriately planned vegetarian diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.
Science, Non-science, Nonsense and Nastiness in the Vegetarian World
Article on the malaise of scientism in debates about the health and environmental impacts of vegetarianism, which is overly critical of details, and detracts attention from the real ethical issues.
The Vegetarian Conscience, by Harold Hillman
Taking the consequences of a vegetarian ethic seriously
Vegetarian: For Your Health, for the Animals, for the Planet
Articles about the harmfulness of meat based diets and the cruelty involved with factory farming.
Should We All Be Vegetarians?
Time Magazine cover story on nutrition. (July 7, 2002)
Go Veggie with Paul McCartney and Viva!
Sir Paul McCartney has put his weight behind a Viva! campaign to turn Britain veggie. A joint colourful, upbeat leaflet has been produced to coincide with National Vegetarian Week (June 14-20) encouraging people all over Britain to 'Go veggie with Paul McCartney and Viva!' (June 8, 1999)
Where Business and Morals Meet
A Texas store loses its lease because it sells meat; PETA isn't allowed to put up an anti-meat billboard. Asks if personal ethics and opinions guide business decisons. (June 7, 1999)
