Online version of 1931 ed. of "A Modern Herbal" by Grieve. Has poison and recipe index. Each item has description, medicinal use and dosage information.
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Alternative Medicine
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Frequently asked questions regarding herbal medicine and culinary herbs. Arranged by herb and by condition they affect.
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Describes complementary and alternative medicine. Health information includes acupuncture, herbs, clinical trials, how to choose a CAM practitioner. Includes link for information in Spanish.
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This non-profit organization combats health-related frauds, myths, fads, and fallacies. Original research with qualifications of writers given. Defines quackery; presents information on questionable products and services.
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Diet & Nutrition
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7,500 recipes with links to 'Gourmet' and 'Bon Appetit' journals plus recent cookbooks. Can limit by type of preparation, ingredients, type of meal, special requirements such as 'low fat.' Menu suggestions included.
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Many different food pyramids used as nutrition guidelines. Illustrations.
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Select 'USDA Food Labels' for nutrient contents of all types of foods; current disease trends.
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Provides detailed composition of foods.
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Preventive medicine through nutrition from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
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Directories & Registers
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Licensed U.S. physicians by name (limited by state), specialty or condition.
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Find out if a doctor is board certified.
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Comparative data for most hospitals.
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U.S.News ranks top hospitals by areas, name, specialty.
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Searchable database of over 160,000 specialty healthcare services, facilities, businesses and organizations.
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Verify current dental license status.
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List of all health care organizations for states and a doctor's directory and Medical school directory.
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Find a physician in your area by specialty or name.
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Includes licensed physicians and indicates possible types of disciplinary actions against them with names/numbers to contact for further information.
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License search for registered nurses and continuing education providers, including licensed midwives.
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Searchable directory of drug and alcohol treatment programs nationally, more than 400 listed for the Los Angeles area. Website from the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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Disabilities
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A national non-profit organization for all hard of hearing people.
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A local pair of organizations that lead the country in hard of hearing research and treatment.
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National Rehabilitation Information Center's searchable databases. Provides information for the last 20 years.
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A disability rights organization with an inclusion orientation.
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Diseases, Disorders & Conditions
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A comprehensive arthritis database with educational information on different types of arthritis, pain management, treatment options and FAQ's.
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Compilation of recent articles on cancer for patients and their families.
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Information on Communicable Diseases, Travel Health, and AIDS.
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Online parents' handbook of childhood diseases and suggested treatments.
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Alphabetical listing of a variety of diseases and treatments with current medical and health information.
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Read about the disease of your choice from this standard medical reference source. You will have to read ads from the company and complete a free registration form to access the Merck Manual.
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Drugs
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A Comprehensive Database Providing Drug Information and Adverse Interaction Information through the Standard Pharmaceutical Circulars for Physicians.
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General
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Find out information about physicians and peruse the latest copy of JAMA.
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MLA's selection of health web links divided into major subject categories: General Health, Women's Health, Men's Health, Parenting & Kids Health, Seniors, Specific Health Problems, Drug Info, and Health Professionals.
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Comprehensive source for Health & Medicine. Includes alternative medicine and consumer health information.
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Guide to reliable health information produced by the U.S. Government. Four main sections: Health library , Just for You (Select topics pertinent to your age or condition), Health Care, Organizations.
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Explains the new Affordable Care Act of the federal government. Select your state to find out what private insurance plans, public programs and community services are available to you.
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Comprehensive site for consumer health, with links to Medline, drug databases and USDA food labels (see Diet and Nutrition section below). Complements NORD (see Associations and Organizations section below)
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Childhood infectious diseases, children's health for parents, children and professionals.
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Information about diseases and conditions, treatment options, and drugs. Has a Symptom Checker feature.
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A service of the National Library of Medicine. Provides drug information, directories for physicians, hospitals, etc.
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A comprehensive web site offering health and medical information to physicians and consumers.
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Contains A-Z index of NIH health resources, clinical trials, MedlinePlus, health hotlines, current medical news, Grants & Funding opportunities, research training & scientific resources, Institutes, and Centers & Offices. Includes link for information in Spanish.
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Database for rare disorders with links to contacts and support groups.
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A free, unrestricted digital archive of peer-reviewed life sciences literature. Managed by the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) of the National Library of Medicine.
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The gateway to reliable information about science and technology from across Federal government organizations. Agencies covered are the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Interior; Environmental Protection; National Aeronautics and Space, and National Science Foundation.
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