Alternative medicine on the internet

CAM on PubMed

CAM on PubMed contains citations to journal articles related to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It was developed jointly by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) to help people search easily for journal articles related to a variety of CAM therapies, approaches, and systems – from acupuncture, to herbs, to traditional oriental medicine.
CAM on PubMed is a subset of all citations found on the NLM's PubMed and offers all of the features and benefits of PubMed.

HerbMed

Produced by the Alternative Medicine Foundation, Inc., HerbMed provides access to the data underlying the medicinal use of herbs as well as access to the available scientific publications and data on each herb.

BMJ Complementary Collection

Collected resources on complementary medicine from the online 'British Medical Journal' with links to the full text.

What Doctors Don't Tell You

This UK journal takes a critical look at conventional medicine, sometimes suggesting proven alternatives. The site includes table of contents for 'Proof' and 'Natural Parent', two other publications dedicated to alternative medicine.

Institute for Complementary Medicine

The Institute of Complementary Medicine (ICM) is a registered charity that was formed in 1982 to provide the public with information on complementary medicine. The ICM administers the British Register of Complementary Practitioners (BRCP).

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is part of the US National Institutes of Health. This searchable site contains information about the center's work and information for the public on alternative medicine. The site also allows access to CAM Citation Index - a database of MEDLINE citations on complementary medicine.

Research Council for Complementary Medicine

The Research Council carries out, promotes and facilitates rigorous research in complementary medicine to encourage safe and effective practice and improved patient care. The site provides access to the CISCOM database (Centralised Information Service for Complementary Medicine), which currently has over 80 000 citations and abstracts covering all the major complementary therapies.

Alternative Health News Online

This site is updated on a daily basis, incorporating the latest developments in alternative medicine. Users can subscribe to a weekly electronic newsletter describing top stories from the week before, as well as using the site as a gateway to alternative medicine on the web.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (House of Lords : Science and Technology Committee Report)

Full text of the sixth report of this House of Lords publication into complementary and alternative medicine. Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee.

AlternativeDr.com

AlternativeDr.com is a website devoted to providing consumers and providers with the best available information about the practice of alternative healthcare, as well as access to products, services and news on emerging issues.

CHIS-UK

A UK site designed, maintained and funded by qualified complementary health practitioners. It includes directories of therapists, clinics, schools, associations and product suppliers.

Google: Alternative Health

Google's web directory of alternative and complementary medicine resources.

Healthfinder: Alternative Medicine

A free guide to reliable consumer health and human services information, developed by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Healthfinder can lead you to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, websites, and support and self-help groups, as well as government agencies and not-for-profit organisations that produce reliable information for the public.

Internet Health Library

Award-winning site described as "the UK's largest alternative medicine, complementary therapy and natural healthcare resource".

MedlinePlus: Alternative Medicine

This service provides access to extensive information about specific diseases and conditions and also has links to consumer health information from the National Institutes of Health, dictionaries, lists of hospitals and physicians, health information in Spanish and other languages, and clinical trials.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Complementary/Integrative Medicine

This website contains evidence-based reviews of complementary or alternative cancer therapies as well as links to other authoritative resources.

British Herbal Medicine Society

The BHMA was founded in 1964 to advance the science and practice of herbal medicine in the UK and to ensure its continued statutory recognition at a time when all medicines were becoming subject to greater regulatory control. This website gives details of the society's aims and objectives.

British Medical Acupuncture Society

The BMAS is a registered charity established to encourage the use and scientific understanding of acupuncture within medicine for the public benefit. This website gives information about the society's activities, information for patients and tells you how you can find a medical acupuncturist in your area.

European Council for Classical Homeopathy

The ECCH represents a voice for European homeopathy. The website is aimed at both the practitioner and the general public and contains useful guides to homeopathy and links to national homeopathy organisations such as the British Homeopathic Association.

Herb Research Foundation

The Herb Research Foundation (HRF) is the world's most comprehensive source of accurate scientific information on medicinal plants. Since 1983, HRF has been educating the public, health practitioners, legislators, and the media about the health benefits and safety of herbs.

Homeopathic Medical Association

The HMA is a UK association which represents qualified professional homeopaths and promotes homeopathy and homeopathic education. The website provides information for patients, students and practitioners of homeopathy.

National Institute of Medical Herbalists

The UK's leading professional body for herbal medicine.