Resources on Chronic Pain
- The Basics of Pain and Pain Management
- Integrative Pain Management
- Guides to Online Information
- Learning Tools and Anatomy
- Locate a Health Professional
- Emotional Wellbeing
- Food and Nutrition
- Exercise and Movement
- Smoking Cessation
- Information for Women
- Information for Older Adults
- Information for Children/Teens
- Online Video Tutorials and Webcasts
- Tests and Diagnostic Procedures
- Learn More about Integrative Approaches
THE BASICS OF PAIN AND PAIN MANAGEMENT
American Cancer Society
Pain control strategies including an online video course, pain control records, pain updates and more
American Pain Foundation
Information on a variety of pain syndromes, a free electronic newsletter, interactive online community, and pain doctor locator
Arthritis Foundation
Gives the basics including causes, effects, diagnosis, and treatment options
Low Back Pain Fact Sheet
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
The basics on low back pain and ongoing back pain treatment research
Pain (PDQ®)
Written by cancer experts from the National Cancer Institute on the management of cancer pain with medication, physical and psychological approaches
Spine-Health.com
Covers a variety of back pain conditions, back exercises and fitness, mattresses and sleep advice, ergonomic office chairs, chiropractic and more
The Chronic Pain Solution: Your Personal Path to Pain Relief
James Dillard, MD, DC, CAc, Bantam, 2003
Discussion of the 12 most common types of pain indicating what works and what to avoid. Covers over 40 treatment approaches to chronic pain including a pain control diet and main supplements for pain relief.
INTEGRATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT
Center for Integrative Medicine
University of Maryland
Thorough information on a variety of treatment approaches for pain including acupuncture, chiropractic, osteopathy, relaxation techniques, tai chi and more
Complementary/Integrative Medicine Education Resources
MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas
Resources for cancer patients including an overview of therapies, herbal information, videos and presentations
Healing Chronic Pain
Beth Israel Medical Center
An overview of chronic pain, low back pain and post-herpetic neuralgia from an integrative perspective
Health Conditions A-Z: Pain
Center for Health and Healing, Beth Israel Medical Center
Research summaries on integrative approaches to pain conditions including arthritis, back pain, cancer pain, migraine, neck pain, and post-operative pain. Provides overviews of 26 therapies including acupuncture, biofeedback, yoga and herbal medicine.
Health Information: Pain
Bastyr Center for Natural Health
Natural approaches to pain management and prevention by the teaching clinic of Bastyr University, a leader in natural medicine
How to Relieve Pain without Medicine
Hospice Net
Describes techniques and gives instructions for the use of relaxation, biofeedback, imagery, massage and other non-medicinal approaches to pain relief
"Integrative Approaches to Pain Management: How to Get the Best of Both Worlds"
British Medical Journal
Covers acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, massage and mind-body therapies as ways of reducing and coping with pain, anxiety or stress and making healthy lifestyle changes
"Nonpharmacologic and Complementary Approaches to Cancer Pain Management"
Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
Focuses on approaches that have been studied in clinical trials including acupuncture, hypnosis, massage, meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy
GUIDES TO ONLINE INFORMATION
Ask Noah: New York Online Access to Health
Brings together sources of information on 18 types of pain conditions, written by authorities in the field. In English and Spanish.
Medline Plus
National Library of Medicine/ National Institutes of Health
Major government healthcare directory. Links to information on many kinds of pain conditions covering diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, rehabilitation, multimedia tutorials, clinical research trials, and more.
LEARNING TOOLS AND ANATOMY
ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY
Anatomical Animations
Bay Area Pain Medical Associates
Anatomical animations with detailed explanations on various aspects of pain
Back Pain Anatomical Animations
E-Surgeon
Animations explaining the different causes of back pain: mechanical, inflammation, tumors, trauma, and osteoporosis
SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Depression Self-Assessment
Intelihealth.com
MIDAS (The Migraine Disability Assessment Test)
American Headache Society
Stress Assessment
Mayo Clinic
Test Your Back Health IQ
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehab
LOCATE A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
American Academy of Pain Management
Locate a pain professional who is a member of the American Academy of Pain Management or find a fully accredited pain program in your area
The American Academy of Pain Medicine Physician Finder
Locate pain specialists in your area. Search by zip code and specialty.
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
A searchable database to help you locate a physician by state or by last name, zip code or telephone area code
American Chiropractic Association
Information on chiropractic and a practitioner locator
Find a Nutrition Professional
American Dietetic Association
Locate a dietician in your area. Search by zip code, type of service and area of expertise
American Massage Therapy Association
Information on massage therapy and a massage therapist locator by state
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
Provides access to a list of practicing osteopathic physicians who are members of the AOA
Pain.com
An international listing of pain clinics compiled by the Dannemiller Foundation
Pastoral Counseling
Pastoral counselors combine psychotherapy and spirituality. You can locate a certified pastoral counselor by state or country.
Psychiatrists
Locate a psychiatrist by geographic area
Psychologists
A searchable directory of psychologists with various specialties and specialty board certifications by geographic area
See the Integrative Approaches section of this Resource Guide to locate licensed and certified practitioners nationwide who practice a variety of other treatment approaches.
back to topEMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
Care Pages
Children's Hospital Boston
Free personal websites that connect family and friends during times of illness or injury
Hypnosis for the Relief and Control of Pain
American Psychological Association
Discusses the research on hypnosis for pain and its use for specific pain conditions
Lotsa Helping Hands: When Friends and Family Need Help
An online way to communicate privately with family, friends, and neighbors when caring for someone who is ill. Includes message boards, status updates, and sections to securely share medical, legal, or financial information with designated family members.
Pain, Pain, Go Away: Psychological Approaches Help People Cope with Chronic Pain
American Psychological Association
Discusses the research on psychological approaches to relive pain intensity and medication use to improve mood and quality of life
Social Support: Online Forums, Message Boards, Support Groups
American Pain Foundation
Free chat room and discussion boards on topics such as illness-specific pain, depression, financial issues, types of treatments and more
HealingWell.com
Features interactive message boards and chat rooms for all types of chronic pain
Spine-Health.com
Back pain and chronic pain discussion forums
Spine-Health.com
A useful blog with topics such as natural pain relievers, sleep tips, travel tips, diet, weight loss, and much more
Books and CDs
Above and Beyond: 365 Meditations for Transcending Chronic Pain and Illness
J.S. Dorian, Plume, 1996
Daily support for those living with chronic pain
The Anatomy of Hope: How Patients Prevail in the Face of Illness
Jerome Groopman, MD, Random House, 2003
A professor at Harvard Medical School explores how hope influences healing by affecting treatment decisions, resilience and the ability to cope with illness
The Anxiety Book: Developing Strength in the Face of Fear
Jonathan Davidson, MD and Henry Dreher, Riverhead Trade, 2004
A self-help resource and useful tool for dealing with all types of anxiety
The Chemistry of Joy
Henry Emmons and Rachel Kranz, Fireside, 2005
Explores combining therapeutic techniques from East and West for depression, including Ayurvedic and Buddhist approaches
Close to the Bone
Jean Bolen, Conari Press, 2007
Written by a Jungian psychiatrist, this book explores the impact of illness and the possibilities for finding purpose through it
Effortless Pain Relief
Ingrid Bacci, Bantam Books, 2005
A mind-body program that takes you step by step through the process of relieving and healing chronic pain
Freedom from Pain (Cassette)
A guided meditation to help you release emotions connected with pain with music and imagery to help you move through pain
Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and Illness
Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, Piatkus Books, 2001
Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, uses mindfulness meditation to help patients deal with chronic illness
Guided Mindfulness Meditation (CD)
Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD
A guide to the practice of mindfulness meditation - being present in the moment, accepting things as they are and then letting them go
Healing and the Mind
Bill Moyers, Main Street Books, 1995
Moyers explores the roles of thoughts and emotions in illness and health through interviews with 16 doctors and scientists
Health Journeys (CDs)
CD's on pain including Healing from the Core, Defeat Pain, and Ease Pain
Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories that Heal
Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, Riverhead Trade, 1997
A collection of real-life stories that serve as a guide to wisdom and our common humanity
Pain Control (CD)
Guided imagery with music to help reduce pain and enhance restful, healing sleep
FOOD AND NUTRITION
GUIDANCE FOR NUTRITION AND EATING
Arthritis Today
Good Food - articles on healthy eating related to arthritis
Food Allergies and Food Intolerance: The Complete Guide to their Identification and Treatment
Jonathan Brostoff, M.D. and Linda Gamlin, Healing Arts Press, 2000
Discusses the difference between food allergy and intolerance, common allergens, and a detailed elimination diet to diagnose food intolerances
Healing Foods Pyramid
University of Michigan Integrative Medicine
A guide to improving your health through what you eat emphasizing plant-based foods, variety and balance, and eating mindfully
Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet, which includes healthy fats like olive oil, has significant anti-inflammatory effects which can help decrease pain and stiffness
MyPyramid Tracker
USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
An online dietary and physical activity assessment tool that lets you keep track of your progress for up to one year
Food and Arthritis
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
A helpful guide on what foods to eat and avoid in order to ease arthritis symptoms
The Nutrition Source: Knowledge for Healthy Eating
Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health
Online articles exploring the latest science on healthy eating with clear advice on what to eat, what not to eat, and why
The Wellness Diet: Anti-Inflammatory Diet Basics and Diet Tips
Along with helping to reduce inflammation, this diet provides steady energy and ample vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and dietary fiber
The Traditional Healthy Latin American Diet Pyramid
Oldways Preservation and Exchange Trust
Food chart for healthy eating based on a Latin American diet
EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT
Exercise and Arthritis
Arthritis Foundation
Covers the benefits of exercise including walking, water exercises, and golf and provides short video segments of endurance exercises, range of motion exercises and more
Exercise and Back Pain
Spine-Health.com
Click on Wellness, then Exercise, for information on stretching, strengthening and aerobic exercise to help relieve back pain
Exercising with Arthritis: Improve Your Joint Pain and Stiffness
Mayo Clinic
Describes the benefits of exercise, different types of exercise and exercise tips
Low Back Pain Exercise Guide
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Illustrated, safe and gentle exercises on three levels: initial, intermediate and advanced
Pairing Personality with Activity: New Tools for Inspiring Active Lifestyles
The Physician and Sports Medicine
Create a Fitness Personality Profile to discover physical activities that suit you
Physical Activities by Level of Intensity
CDC
Specific physical activities and their level of intensity to help you choose the right activities for your exercise goals
Tai Chi for Arthritis Relief
WebMD
Reviews what tai chi is, its benefits and the research on tai chi and pain
Walking. . . A Step in the Right Direction
Caminar . . . Un paso en la dirección correcta
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Walking is one of the easiest ways to be physically active. Provides an easy sample walking program with helpful stretches to get you started.
SMOKING CESSATION
Journey to a Smoke-Free Life: A Workbook to Help You Succeed
University of Pittsburg Medical Center Health System
A very useful PDF workbook to help you successfully quit smoking
Lung USA
American Lung Association
Offers a free online smoking cessation program, information on nicotine replacement products, and an action plan to quit smoking
Smoking: The Facts (online tutorial)
Covers the effects of smoking on different parts of the body
INFORMATION FOR WOMEN
Pain and Women's Health
National Women's Health Report Online
An overview of pain diagnosis, treatment and prevention
Pain Management in Women over the Life Cycle
University of California Television
Webcasts on pain in women in English and Spanish
Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women
Up to Date
Information on the causes, diagnosis and treatment of chronic pelvic pain
Fibrocenter
A helpful site for people living with fibromyalgia that includes finding a healthcare professional, starting an action plan and a community support guide
Fibromyalgia
Up to Date
Information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia
Joint Pain and Arthritis-Quieting the Inflammatory Noise
Women to Women
A thorough discussion of the role of inflammation in arthritis and how you can relieve your pain
Treatment of Painful Bladder Syndrome and Interstitial Cystitis
Up to Date
Information on avoiding flares ups and treatments that may be helpful
Real Women, Real Pain Fact Sheets
International Association for the Study of Pain
Informative fact sheets on a variety of topics relevant to women and pain
INFORMATION FOR OLDER ADULTS
Growing Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Coaching tips, specific exercises organized by fitness level, setting goals and exercise log sheets for older adults
Senior Health
National Institutes of Health
Information on arthritis, osteoporosis and shingles that is easy to see, understand and navigate. Also has open-captioned videos.
Food and Arthritis
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
A solid overview of the influence of diet on arthritis
Pain Topics
AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
Select from a variety of articles on pain management, foot problems, joint pain, and more, geared to older adults. A physician referral service helps locate providers who are sensitive to the healthcare needs of older adults.
Senior Health Report: Arthritis
Important developments and studies are summarized in easy to understand language
After Shingles
Visiting Nurse Association
Resources and support for people suffering from shingles or post-herpetic neuralgia (the pain after shingles)
Managing Persistent Pain: Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers
AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
Information on persistent pain in the older adult including a pain, medication and supplement diary and a guide to the safe use of pain medications
Yoga and Arthritis
American Yoga Association
Describes how yoga helps maintain good circulation and muscle tone and prevents joint stiffness
Chronic Pain in the Elderly and Qi Gong
Bastyr Center for Natural Health
Describes the results of a 2003 study on the effect of Qi Gong (a gentle movement and breathing exercise) on chronic pain
Pain Management for Older Adults: A Self-Help Guide
Thomas Hadjistavropoulos and Heather D. Hadjistavropoulos, IASP Press, 2008
A book to help older adults better understand and actively address their chronic pain problems
INFORMATION FOR CHILDREN/TEENS
Information on Treatment and Coping
About Kids Health
The Hospital for Sick Children
Covers all aspects of pain in children including pain medicines, post-operative pain, pain at home, pain relief and more. Select P in the Health A-Z section
Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children and Adolescents
UptoDate Patient Information
Causes, signs and symptoms, medical evaluation, treatment, and when to seek help
Institute of Child Health
The Children's Pain Assessment Project
Helpful links for parents on coping with and managing pain
Kids Health
Choose kids, teens or parents. Type the word "pain" in the search box to get a choice of articles on different kinds of pain from sprains to rheumatoid arthritis to migraines
Medline Plus
National Library of Medicine
Links to high quality sites covering all aspects of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Pain and Your Child or Teen
University of Michigan Health System
Information on pain medication and non-drug pain treatments
Information for Parents
Centre for Pediatric Pain Research, Dalhousie University, Canada
Two online booklets to help parents deal with children's pain: Pain, Pain Go Away: Helping Children with Pain and Making Cancer Less Painful: A Handbook for Parents
Techniques for Managing Pain
Pediatric Hypnotherapy: Hypnosis Helping Kids
University of Michigan Health System
Using hypnotherapy, relaxation and imagery to help children gain more control over their behavior, anxiety or symptoms
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
About Kids Health
An easy-to-learn technique that involves tensing and relaxing specific muscles to relax and reduce pain
Books and CD's
Imagine a Rainbow: A Child's Guide for Soothing Pain
Brenda S. Miles, PhD, Magination Press, American Psychological Association, 2006
Be the Boss of Your Pain: Self-Care for Kids
Timothy Culbert, MD and Rebecca Kajander, CPNP, MPh. Free Spirit Publishing, 2007
Conquering Your Child's Chronic Pain: A Pediatrician's Guide for Reclaiming a Normal Childhood
Lonnie Zeltzer, MD and Christina Blackett Schlank, HarperCollins, 2005
Guided Imagery for Healing Children and Teens: Wellness through Visualization
Ellen Curran, RN, Atria Books/Beyond Words, 2001
Guided Imagery CDs for Children
Sound Remedies
Audio CDs with guided imagery and music, including Robbie the Rabbit for Sleep,
Energy and Me for Relaxation and The Healing Heart for Comfort
ONLINE VIDEO TUTORIALS and WEBCASTS
NPR: AudioAcupuncture can ease osteoarthritis pain
Meditation a hit for pain management
Medline Plus - National Library of Medicine - Interactive Tutorials
MedlinePlus
Back exercises in Flash
Pathways Through Pain Videos
American Chronic Pain Association
The second video in the series, Pathways Through Pain: Getting Involved explores the importance of becoming an active member of your treatment team, connecting with friends and family, and finding enjoyable activities you can still do. The video highlights people who are living well in spite of pain. $30.00.
Spine-Health.com
Interactive videos on back and neck pain, spinal anatomy and back surgery
StopPain.org
Department of Pain and Palliative Care, Beth Israel Medical Center
A basic overview of common pain syndromes in Flash in English, Spanish and Russian
Relieving Cancer Pain: I Can Cope Online
American Cancer Society
An online course on different types of cancer pain, how to manage pain with medicine and non-medical treatments, developing a pain control plan with your doctor, and caregiver help
TESTS AND DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, Spine Center
Definitions of diagnostic tests and pain conditions
Radiology Info
Complete descriptions of diagnostic procedures such as CAT scans and MRI
INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES
American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA)
Consumer information, online newsletter, and an online physician membership directory
CAM Citation Index
Part of the Medline database covering articles on complementary, alternative and integrative medicine
Healing Chronic Pain
Beth Israel Medical Center
An overview of chronic pain, low back pain and post-herpetic neuralgia from an integrative perspective
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NIH
Select Health Information, Diseases and Conditions to get full reports and research on integrative approaches to various health conditions
How to Relieve Pain without Medicine
Hospice Net
Describes techniques and gives instructions on relaxation, biofeedback, imagery, massage and other non-medicinal approaches to pain relief
Bandolier
Evidence-based information on the use of complementary therapies for pain and other conditions
Ornish Lifestyle Modification Program
Preventive Medicine Research Institute
This program looks beyond symptoms to the underlying causes of disease. The basics include a low fat, whole foods diet, moderate exercise, stress management and social support. Includes advice on starting and staying on the program.
Taking Charge of Your Health
University of Minnesota
A wonderful website on the integrative approach to optimal care in three sections: Explore Complementary Therapies, Navigating the Health Care System and Creating a Healthy Lifestyle.
AcuBriefs.com
English language research on acupuncture
Acupuncture.com
Provides a referral database by geographic area
Meta-analysis: Acupuncture for low back pain (article)
Annals of Internal Medicine
Get the Facts: Acupuncture
NCCAM, NIH
A good introduction to acupuncture and its role in treating pain
Acupuncture for Neck Pain (article)
Cochrane Review
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
InteliHealth
Reiki
International Association of Reiki Professionals
General information on Reiki, a search service for locating practitioners and teachers, and a database of Reiki articles
Therapeutic Touch
Nurse Healers Professional Associates International
Information on therapeutic touch, a geographic listing of teachers, and recommended resources
American Chiropractic Association
Information on chiropractic and a practitioner locator
American Massage Therapy Association
Information on massage therapy and a massage therapist locator by state
American Osteopathic Association
Information on osteopathic medicine and a selection of full text articles from their professional journal
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
Information on massage and bodywork and a practitioner finder by geographic location and type of massage practice
Upledger Institute
Articles, research citations, books on craniosacral therapy and a practitioner locator
Massage for Low Back Pain, The Cochrane Collaboration
Aromatherapy
AromaWeb
Articles on aromatherapy and information on 90 individual essential oils
Biofeedback
The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
An introduction to biofeedback, appropriate conditions for biofeedback treatment, and current research
Biofeedback Certification Institute of America (BCIA)
An educational organization providing training in general biofeedback and EEG biofeedback. The site has an international BCIA practitioner directory.
Biofeedback as an adjunctive treatment modality in pain management
American Pain Society
Hypnosis
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH)
The largest U.S. organization for health care practitioners using clinical hypnosis. Their site provides practitioner referral by geographic area.
Imagery
StressStop
The CD A Day away from Stress, also available in Spanish, offers a variety of relaxation techniques including progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, and deep relaxation.
Academy for Guided Imagery
Research findings, a practitioner locator, and information on their books and audiotapes
Health Journeys
A collection of high quality resources on wellness, diseases, and chronic illness, research information on guided imagery, and a discussion forum
Guided Imagery for Self-Healing
Martin L. Rossman
HJ Kramer/New World Library, 2000
A basic overview of imagery with specific scripts that can be used to enhance deep relaxation and healing
Meditation/Relaxation
Benson-Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine
Based on Dr. Herbert Benson's work on the Relaxation Response, this site provides information on stress and a list of books, CD's, videotapes, and audiotapes on relaxation/meditation. Click here for instructions on doing the Relaxation Response.
Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Describes the program and provides a list of research studies and guided meditation tapes by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, co-founder of the Stress Reduction Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center
Practice Relaxation
Arthritis Foundation
Describes the benefits and types of relaxation
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
Instructions and suggestions for practice for this simple and easy-to-learn technique that helps you relax your muscles
Transcendental Meditation (TM)
Covers scientific research on TM, places to study, news articles and books, and a discussion of its uses to enhance function and treat a variety of conditions
The Relaxation Response (book)
Herbert Benson, MD and Miriam Klipper, Harper Paperbacks, 2000
The Relaxation Response is an effective way to relieve the daily tension and stress that can affect blood pressure, heart health, pain, insomnia and general quality of life.
The Joy Within: A Beginner's Guide to Meditation (book)
Joan Goldstein and Manuela Soares, Prentice Hall, 1990
A practical step-by-step guide to meditation and its many benefits for beginners
American Society of the Alexander Technique
Provides a list of certified teachers and information on related books and DVDs.
American Yoga Association
Provides information on yoga for various health conditions, the different types of yoga, and yoga resources such as the Easy Does It Yoga video, for older people
Feldenkrais® Guild of North America
Information on the theory and practice of the Feldenkrais Method, online articles, a practitioner locator, book and DVD resources
QiGong Institute
Includes podcasts on QiGong, scientific articles, a directory of teachers and therapists, suggested books and videotapes, and a database of research citations on Qigong
Tai Chi Network
An online community connecting Tai Chi teachers and studios with students seeking instruction
Trager® Institute
Information on the Trager Approach, online articles, and practitioner locators by geographic area
The Art of Effortless Living (book)
Ingrid Bacci, Perigee, 2002
A practical and powerful guide to achieving more by doing less. This book shows you how to dissolve stress through simple techniques that replace effort with ease.
American Yoga Association's Beginners Manual
Alice Christensen, Fireside, 2002
A step by step guide to practicing yoga safely and effectively.
I Can't Believe It's Yoga for Kids!
Lisa Trivell, Hatherleigh Press, 2000
This well illustrated book for children includes positions for warming up or cooling down in sports, gaining strength and flexibility, yoga games, and relaxation techniques for stress-reduction
Complete Tai-Chi: The Definitive Guide to Physical and Emotional Self-Improvement
Alfred Huang, Tuttle Publishing, 1993
Using Tai Chi as a healing approach, this book provides easy to follow instructions and clear photographs to help you learn this tai chi form on your own.
Food and Diet
International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements Databases (IBIDS)
Covers the worldwide scientific literature on vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements from 1986 to the present. An easy to search database.
The Wellness Diet: Anti-Inflammatory Diet Basics and Diet Tips
Along with influencing inflammation this diet provides steady energy and ample vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and dietary fiber
Mediterranean Diet
This heart healthy approach to eating has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of further heart disease in people who had already had a heart attack
Herbs, Vitamins and Supplements
MedlinePlus Herbs and Supplements
Detailed herbal information prepared by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: About Herbs, Botanicals and Other Products
Evidence-based information on herbs, botanicals, vitamins, and supplements with citations linked directly to the Medline database
Natural Medicine
Covers health conditions, vitamins, diet, herbal remedies, homeopathic index, depletions and interactions
The University of Maryland Herbal Database
Evidence-based information on a wide variety of herbs. Links to conditions they are used for, herbs with similar uses, drugs that interact, and herbs with similar warnings
Bastyr Center for Natural Health
"Devil's claw for back, knee and hip pain"
"Vitamin D effective treatment for chronic low back pain"
Chartres Labyrinth
Walking a labyrinth is an ancient meditative practice. Now you can do it online.
Spirituality and Health
Articles on spiritual issues and practice, a database of over 15,000 reviews of current books, audiotapes, films and videotapes with online purchase available, a discussion forum, and more
Shambhala
Information on Buddhist teachings and instruction on meditation and related issues via text, audio, video, and MP3 downloads
NPR: Meditation-A Hit for Pain Management
A discussion of the value of meditation for pain and an 8 minute online exercise in body scan meditation
Healing, Intention and Energy Medicine: Science, Research Methods and Clinical Implications
Wayne Jonas and Cindy Crawford, Churchill Livingstone, 2003
Explores the research on spiritual healing, energy medicine, and healing intention and its application to healthcare