Resources | Links
Acupunture
acupuncture.8k.com
yin yang house - TCM theory.
acupuncture physiatrics - a style of acupuncture that I often use to treat pain conditions.
Chinese Medicine
www.itmonline.org - Institute for Traditional Medicine.
herbmed.org- Interactive electronic herb data base.
rmhiherbal.org/ai
herbasin.com- Resource for Chinese herbs.
Americanherbalistsguild- Herbal education.
herbalgram- American Botanical Council.
http://www.avicenna.co.uk - Avicenna Centre For Chinese Medicine. One of the biggest TCM clinics in the UK, founded by Mazin Al-Khafaji, a very skilled Chinese herbalist I've studied with.
Nutrition
http://www.omega-research.com/ - Very thorough resource on the many benefits of fish oil.
http://www.vitamindcouncil.com/ - Everything you ever wanted to know about vitamin D, an incredibly important nutrient, particularly for folks in the NW.
optimox.com/pics/Iodine - research articles regarding the benefits of iodine supplementation.
http://schwarzbeinprinciple.com/pgs/home.html - Dianna Schwarzbein MD, a holistic endocrinologist who has very sensible and effective theories on optimal diet and lifestyle choices.
http://www.westonaprice.org
thegardenofeatingdiet.com/Index.asp - Highly recommended cookbook/nutrition guide. Lots of produce and healthful meat recipes.
http://www.thepaleodiet.com/ - Evidence based dietary theory which argues that the hunter gather diets of our ancestors will promote optimal health.
http://drjlang.com - Dr. Janet Lang’s site. Info on whole food nutrition and supplements, and various health related topics.
http://eatwild.com/ - Information regarding grass fed meats.
http://michaelpollan.com/link.htm - Links page of Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore's Dilemma and Botany of Desire. Lots of resources for sustainable agriculture and nutrition.
Unhappy Meals, Michael Pollan - NY Times article that should be required reading in any basic nutrition class. This page opens to his 9 basic principles of healthy eating, and I strongly second his opinions.
Fertility
http://easternharmonyclinic
http://fertileessence.com/ - Seattle based holistic fertility retreats.
http://www.acubalance.ca - Acubalance Wellness Centre: Chinese medicine clinic in Vancouver, BC that only treats infertility. Useful articles and links.
tcoyf.com - Taking Charge of Your Fertility home page. useful book and software for charting the menstrual cycle.
http://www.itmonline.org/arts/fertility.htm - Chinese herbs to aid fertility.
fertilityplus.org/faq/bbt/bbtfaq.html - Instructions on how to chart basal body temperatures. Free BBT chart available.
Oncology
http://www.bionovo.com/home.php?menu=aboutus - Bionovo, a company developing anti cancer medication from Chinese herbs. Founded by Isaac Cohen, one of my oncology teachers.
cancersupportivecare.com/chinesemedicine2.html - TCM and the treatment of breast cancer.
http://www.psmerg.org - Pine Street Foundation – Research and information from one of the most well respected Chinese medical clinics in the country.
http://www.cancerdecisions.com/index.html - Conventional and alternative cancer treatment options, created by Ralph Moss.
itmonline.org - Countering the side effects of conventional cancer therapy with Chinese herbs.
itmonline.org - Antioxidants, herbs, vitamins - concerns during cancer treatment?
itmonline.org - Benefits of Chinese medicine in combination with conventional cancer treatment.
itmonline.org - Oriental perspectives on cancer and its treatment.
Breastcancerchoices.org - nonprofit organization helping patients make informed choices about breast screening, diagnostic procedures and treatment. Great information on the link between iodine deficiency and breast cancer.
Hep C
http://www.alchemistlab.com - Hep C and alternative treatments.
Endocrine Disorders
http://thyroid-info.com/ - Lots of information on hypothyroidism, a very common and under diagnosed condition.
http://drrind.com/metabolic.asp - Adrennal and thyroid disorders from a holistic perspective.
http://www.mindfully.org
Ryandrum.com - Well respected NW wildcrafter and seaweed expert. Great articles on sea veggies, thyroid disease, and NW herbs.
Environmental toxins/green living
http://www.breastcancerfund.org/site/pp.asp?c=kwKXLdPaE&b=43969 - Wonderful non profit organization that examines the link between breast cancer and environmental toxin exposure.
http://sciencereview.silentspring.org/index.cfm - Scientific database reviewing evironmental exposure and breast cancer. http://www.thegreenguide.com - Useful site for subjects related to “green” living.
watoxics.org - Wa. non profit. Aims to protect public health through eliminating toxic pollution.
http://www.panna.org - Pesticide action network. Very helpful resource library.
http://ewg.org/ - Environmental Working Group.
http://www.safecosmetics.org/ - Investigate the safety of ingredients in your cosmetics.
Local Food Sources
http://www.thunderinghooves.net/ - Organic, pasture finished meat and eggs.
http://skagitriverranch.dyndns.org/ - Organic, pasture finished meat and eggs.
http://naturespiritherbs.com/ - Family based business that hand harvests sea vegetables in the NW. Good source of western herbs as well.
http://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org/ - Seattle farmer's markets info.
Miscellaneous
http://cnvc.org/ - Communication techniques developed by Marshall Rosenberg, designed to develop harmonious and effective relationships.
portlandinsight.org/ - Portland Insight Meditation Community, founded by Robert Beatty.
Insight meditation center - Vipassana/insight meditation instruction.
drpaulrubin.com/articles.html - Links page for Paul Rubin, a Seattle based holistic dentist.