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Module 15—Alternative Treatments :: More Reading

Additional Resources

In addition to the free Life Options materials you can find at www.lifeoptions.org, the resources below may help you learn more about the topics in this module of Kidney School.

Books

  1. A-Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition: Improve Your Health and Avoid Side Effects When Using Common Medications and Natural Supplements Together, by Alan R. Gaby, MD, and the Healthnotes Inc. Medical Team (Eds)
    (Three Rivers Press, February 2006, ISBN-13: 978-0307336644)
  2. Acupressure for Emotional Healing: A Self-Care Guide for Trauma, Stress, & Common Emotional Imbalances, by Michael Reed Gach, PhD, and Beth Ann Henning, DIPL, ABT
    (Bantam, October 2004, ISBN-13: 978-0553382433)
  3. Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide (2nd Ed.), by Burton Goldberg, John W. Anderson, and Larry Trivieri
    (Ten Speed Press, June 2002, ISBN-13: 978-1587611414)
  4. The American Holistic Medical Association Guide to Holistic Health: Healing Therapies for Optimal Wellness, by Larry Trivieri, Jr., and The American Holistic Medical Association
    (Wiley, 2001, ISBN-13: 978-0471327431)
  5. Bach Flower Remedies For Beginners: 38 Essences that Heal from Deep Within, by David Vennells
    (Llewellyn Publications, April 2001, ISBN-13: 978-0738700472)
  6. Blended Medicine: How to Integrate the Best Mainstream and Alternative Remedies for Maximum Health and Healing, by Michael Castlema
    (Rodale Books, October 2002, ISBN-13: 978-1579545932)
  7. The Complete Book of Flower Essences: 48 Natural and Beautiful Ways to Heal Yourself and Your Life, by Rhonda Pallas Downey, Rosemary Gladstar, and Trevor Cook
    (New World Library, September 2002, ISBN-13: 978-1577311416)
  8. The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments, by Alan Keith Tillotson, PhD, AHG, DAy; Nai-shing Hu Tillotson, OMD, LAc; and Robert Abel, Jr., MD
    (Kensington, July 2001, ISBN-13: 978-1575666174)
  9. Prescription for Nutritional Healing (4th Ed.), by Phyllis A. Balch
    (Avery, October 2006, ISBN-13: 978-1583332368)

General Websites

For more information about alternative treatments, visit the following websites:

  1. abc.herbalgram.org – American Botanical Council
    A non-profit research and education organization that provides information on the responsible use of herbs and medicinal plants. For more information, call 800-373-7105.
  2. www.ahha.org – American Holistic Health Association (AHHA)
    A non-profit educational organization that provide wellness resources, information about choosing a healthcare professional, responds to general questions. For more information, call 714-779-6152.
  3. www.holisticmedicine.org – American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA)
    Professional organization for physicians practicing holistic medicine, lists guiding principles for holistic physicians, doctor finder, resource links.
  4. www.drweil.com – Ask Dr. Weil
    Dr. Andrew Weil graduated from Harvard Medical School and is the Director of the Program of Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, Tucson. Offers daily information and online newsletters; he responds to some questions.
  5. www.healthy.net – HealthWorld Online (HWO)
    Select alternative medicine, then search by type of therapy, treatment, or health condition—including diabetes; practitioner referrals.
  6. www.internethealthlibrary.com – Internet Health Library
    United Kingdom's resource for complementary therapies and natural health care, based from the Department of Complementary Medicine at the University of Exeter, UK; search for diabetes or complementary therapies, or visit this list of alternative therapies and information.
  7. www.nccam.nih.gov – National Institute of Health (NIH), National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
    Search for information by treatment or therapy or visit this site to search current research trials by complementary technique.

Alternative Treatment Websites

Following is a resource list of internet websites for the alternative treatments we've mentioned in this module of Kidney School.

Acupuncture

  1. www.acupuncture.com – Acupuncture.com
    Offers directory of Traditional Chinese Medicine resources.
  2. www.aaaom.edu – The American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM)
    For more information, call 651-631-0204.
  3. www.acuall.org – National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance (NAOMA)
    Organization for professionals and consumers; educational information.
  4. www.nccaom.org – National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
    Offers practitioner referrals. For more information, call 904-598-1005.

Aromatherapy

  1. www.naha.org – National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy
    Educational information.

Ayurveda

  1. www.ayurveda.com – Ayurvedic Institute
    For more information, call 505-291-9698.
  2. www.mum.edu – The College of Maharishi Vedic Medicine
  3. www.niam.com – National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine (NIAM)
    For more information or for an Ayurvedic practitioner referral, call 845-278-8700.

Botanical (Herbal) Medicine

  1. www.herbalgram.org – American Botanical Council
    For more information, call 512-926-4900.
  2. www.americanherbalist.com – American Herbalists Guild
    Provides educational information and practitioner referrals. For more information, call 203-272-6731.
  3. www.healthy.net – Health World Online
    Herbal Materia Medica by herbalist David Hoffman.
  4. www.herbs.org – Herb Research Foundation
    Most respected research organization in the country. Offers inexpensive up-to-date research packets of information; select by herb or medical topic, including diabetes. For more information, call 303-449-2265.

Chiropractic

  1. www.amerchiro.org – American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
    Call 703-276-8800 call for a list of chiropractors in your area.

Craniosacral Therapy (CST)/Massage

  1. www.upledger.com – Upledger Institute
    Offers practitioner referrals. For more information, call 561-622-4334.

Flower Essences

  1. www.flowersociety.org – Flower Essence Society
    Offers educational articles, including current research and a resource list. For more information, call 800-736-9222.

Homeopathy

  1. www.homeopathic.org – National Center for Homeopathy
    For more information, call 703-548-7790.
  2. www.internethealthlibrary.com – UK Internet Health Library
    This site offers a comprehensive list of complementary therapies and lists homeopathic remedies by condition.

Jin Shin Do®

  1. www.jinshindo.org – Jin Shin Do® Foundation for Bodymind Acupressure™
    Offers information and practitioner referrals.

Massage (Bodywork)

  1. www.amtamassage.org – American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
    To locate a massage practitioner or for more information, call 877-905-2700.
  2. www.massagetherapy.com – Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)
    A public education site of the ABMP about massage. For more information, call 800-458-2267.
  3. www.massagetherapy.com – MassageTherapy.com
    Find a list of practitioners.
  4. www.massagetherapyschools.net – The Online Guide to Massage Therapy
    A detailed list of online massage therapy-related sites covering history, types, benefits, and careers for massage therapy.
  5. www.nhi.edu – National Holistic Institute
    One of the largest and most respected massage therapy schools in the nation for massage therapist education and training, real-world experience, dedicated staff, exclusive massage therapy focus, and lifetime massage career services.

Naturopathy

  1. www.naturopathic.org – The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
    For more information, call 866-538-2267.
  2. www.pandamedicine.com – Naturopathic Medicine Network
    Information and physician referrals.

Osteopathy

  1. www.osteopathic.org – American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
    Offers information and doctor referrals. For more information, call 800-621-1773.
  2. www.academyofosteopathy.org – American Academy of Osteopathy®
    For more information, call 317-879-1881.

Polarity

  1. www.polaritytherapy.org – American Polarity Therapy Association
    Offers information and practitioner referrals.

Reflexology

  1. www.reflexology-usa.org – Reflexology Association of America
    Information and practitioner referrals.

Shiatsu

  1. www.shiatsu.org – Shiatsu Society of UK
    Educational information.

T'ai Chi

  1. www.tai-chi.com – T'ai Chi Magazine
    Educational information.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

  1. www.aaaom.edu – The American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM)
    Has education and links to other TCM websites. For more information, call 651-631-0204.
  2. www.actcm.edu – American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
    Has educational TCM information. To learn more, call 415-282-7600.
  3. www.acuall.org – National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance (NAOMA)
    Organization for professionals and consumers; educational information.
  4. www.nccaom.org – National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
    Offers practitioner referrals. To learn more, call 904-598-1005.

Qigong

  1. www.qigonginstitute.org – The Qigong Institute
    Educational and research information and teacher directory.

Please note: Life Options does not endorse these materials. Rather, we believe you are the best person to choose what will meet your needs from these or other resources you find. Please check with your local library, bookstore, or the internet to find these items.

Module 15—Alternative Treatments :: More Reading