Resources on Diabetes
- The Basics of Diabetes
- Guides to Online Information
- Locate a Health Professional
- Emotional Wellbeing
- Food and Nutrition
- Exercise and Fitness
- Information for Women
- Information by Age: Children, Teens, Older Adults
- Online Tools
- Smoking Cessation
- Newsletters
- Online Videos and Slide Shows
- Cutting Edge Research, Technology and Devices
- Learn More about Integrative Approaches
The Basics of Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
Information (on everything), virtual grocery store, recipes, message boards, e-newsletters, list of local support groups, special sections for parents, teens and kids
Friedman Diabetes Institute
Information for caregivers, patients, teens, and the deaf and hard of hearing
Joslin Diabetes Center
Learn about diabetes (beginner's guide and information library, online classes), discussion boards for adults, teens and parents
Patient Information: Diabetes Type 2: Treatment (article)
Up to date Patient Information
Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation (webcasts)
Webcasts of presentations on integrative approaches to diabetes including therapeutic massage, nutrition, exercise and the anti-inflammatory diet
Diabetes Foot Care
Familydoctor.org
Guidelines on good foot care from the American Academy of Family Physicians
Guides to Online Information
Medline Plus
National Library of Medicine, NIH
Major government healthcare directory with links to diabetes information including overviews, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, coping, multimedia tutorials, clinical research trials, and more. In English and Spanish.
NOAH (New York Online Access to Health)
Links to reliable health information on diabetes care and treatment, nutrition, complications, exercise, an online video library, and more. In English and Spanish.
Locate a Health Professional
Find a Diabetes Educator
American Association of Diabetes Educators
Search by city and state or click on the map of the U.S. to find a certified diabetes educator near you
Recognized Education Programs
American Diabetes Association
Locate programs that meet the National Standards for excellence in diabetes education
Find a Nutrition Professional
American Dietetic Association
Locate a dietician in your area. Search by zip code, type of service and area of expertise.
Physician Finder
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)
Locate endocrinologists in your area who are AACE members. This is a listing but not a referral service.
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
Provides a searchable directory of psychologists with various specialties by geographic area
* Also see the Integrative Approaches section of this Resource Guide to locate licensed and certified practitioners nationwide and the Emotional Well-Being section to learn about online support groups and message boards.
back to topEmotional Well-Being
General
Adult Discussion Boards
Joslin Diabetes Center
Divided into topics that are moderated by healthcare professionals
Care Pages
Children's Hospital Boston
Free personal websites that connect family and friends during times of illness or injury
Community, Workplace and Local Events
American Diabetes Association
Information on community-based programs to help people manage diabetes
Diabetes Support Groups and Education Programs
Defeat Diabetes Foundation
Click on your state to find diabetes education programs and peer support groups near you
dLife Support Forum
Message boards, blogs, "DLife wall" to share your story, post your question and get expert answers
Helplines
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
1-800-860-8747
National Diabetes Education Program
Provides educational information on diabetes
Voice: 1-800-438-5383 or 1-800-860-8747 (Bilingual)
Diabetes Helpline: Diabetes Research Wellness Foundation
1-800-941-4635
For Women
Gestational Diabetes: American Diabetes Association Message Board
Message board for women who have developed high blood sugar levels during pregnancy
DLife: Diabetes Support Forum: Ladies' Room
Message board for women only - Discuss issues specific to women with diabetes
For Children and Teens
Children with Diabetes
Chat rooms, discussion forums, a list of support groups, and an "ask the diabetes team" question and answer area
Experience Journal: Pediatric Overweight
Children's Hospital Boston
An appealing online collection of stories, personal experiences and advice on weight issues for children and their families
Diabetes Teen Talk
Provides friendship, education and inspiration for teens living with diabetes. Includes message boards, blogs, and personal accounts.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International-Kids Online
Provides friendship, education and inspiration for teens living with diabetes. Includes message boards, blogs, and personal accounts.
Books and Articles
The Anatomy of Hope: How Patients Prevail in the Face of Illness
Jerome Groopman, MD, Random House, 2003
A Harvard Medical School Professor explores the way hope influences healing by affecting treatment decisions, resilience and the ability to cope with illness.
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.
Coming to Our Senses: Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness
Jon Kabat-Zinn, Hyperion, 2005
A practical approach to the benefits and insights of mindfulness (moment-to-moment awareness)
Eight tips for Managing Diabetes Distress
Diabetes Self Management
The Emotional Side of Diabetes: 10 Things You Need to Know
Behavioral Diabetes Institute
Discusses the question: "How can you manage diabetes while also giving proper attention to your own thoughts and feelings?"
Healing and the Mind
Bill Moyers, Main Street Books, 1995
Explores the roles of thoughts and emotions in illness and health through interviews with 16 doctors and scientists
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
Mobilize Against Depression
The Physician and Sports Medicine
Describes the benefits of exercise for depression
Navigating Mental Health Care
Diabetes Self-Management
Answers questions about finding a therapist, insurance coverage, and how to pay
365 Daily Meditations for People with Diabetes
Catherine Feste, American Diabetes Association, 2004
* Also see the Locate a Health Professional section above
back to topFood and Nutrition
The Nutrition Source: Knowledge for Healthy Eating
Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health
Online articles on the latest science of healthy eating. Provides clear advice on what to eat, what not to eat, and why.
Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI)
CDC
BMI calculators for adults and children/teens
Healing Foods Pyramid
University of Michigan Integrative Medicine
A healthy food guideline based on plant-based foods, balance, and eating mindfully
Diabetes Diet
A.D.A.M., Harvard Medical School
An in-depth report on general dietary guidelines, major food components, weight control, heart-healthy diets, diabetic exchange lists and exercise
Nutrition and Diabetes Online Course
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
A solid overview of the influence of diet on diabetes
The Traditional Healthy Latin American Diet Pyramid
Oldways Preservation and Exchange Trust
Food chart for healthy eating based on a Latin American diet
What to Eat
Marion Nestle, North Point Press, 2007
An eye-opening look by a top nutritionist at how the food industry shapes our food choices
The Natural Gourmet
Annemarie Colbin, C.H.E.S., Ballantine Books, 1989
A classic collection of recipes for healthy, balanced eating
Food and Healing
Annemarie Colbin, C.H.E.S., Ballantine Books, 1986
A classic collection of recipes for healthy, balanced eating
The Beginner's Guide to Healthy Eating (audio CD)
Andrew Weil, MD
Practical information on eating for optimal health and pleasure
The Basics of Healthy Cooking (videotape)
Annemarie Colbin, C.H.E.S.
Teaches all the basic cooking techniques for using more whole grains and beans in your diet. Includes a booklet with 42 recipes.
Low Glycemic Diet
Provides the glycemic index for a variety of everyday foods and sample meals to help you balance blood glucose levels at each meal
The Wellness Diet: Anti-Inflammatory Diet Basics and Diet Tips
This diet influences inflammation and provides steady energy and ample vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and dietary fiber
Mediterranean Diet
An anti-inflammatory, heart healthy diet focusing on high amounts of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, beans, nuts, and olive oil; low amounts of dairy products, fish and poultry; and little red meat
Traditional Dietary Pyramids
Food pyramids using the staples of traditional Latin-American, Asian, Mediterranean and vegetarian cooking as the path to better nutrition
South Beach Diet
A lower carbohydrate diet emphasizing carbohydrates that are high in fiber and have a low glycemic index, good fats, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean protein
Basic Diabetes Meal Plan: Information for Patients
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Information on how to eat a well-balanced, diabetes-healthy diet
Diabetic Food Critic
Reviews of different food products by people with diabetes for people with diabetes
Diabetes Reading List
American Dietetic Association
An online guide of books with scientifically-based nutrition information
How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Explains the different sections of the nutrition fact panel on food labels
Virtual Grocery Store
American Diabetes Association
An interactive guide to help you evaluate, choose and prepare diabetes healthy
Fat and Calorie Counter
National Diabetes Education Program
This 43 page PDF provides complete information on fat grams and calories for over 1500 foods
Easy Recipes
Healthy, easy recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring tasty ethnic and regional flavors for people with diabetes
Diabetes Friendly Recipes
Diabetes Self-Management Magazine
Low fat and low sodium recipes that list the amount of carbohydrate and other nutritional information
Diabetic Gourmet Magazine Recipes
Recipes for everything from appetizers to desserts, including regional and ethnic cuisine and holidays and special occasions
Diabetic Living Recipes
Sign up to receive a free recipe daily by email
1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Eugene, Spitler and Yoakam, editors, Agate Surrey, 2007
Recipes for every meal of the day, with nutrition facts and food exchanges.
Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Tool
A tool to help you lose weight and keep it off. Print your results to get a very useful guide to food selection and portion size.
Weight Loss Success: Small Steps to Reach Your Goals
The Physician and Sports Medicine
A guide to starting your weight loss plan and sticking with it over time
Health Journeys: Weight Loss (CD)
Belleruth Naparstek
A guided imagery CD on weight loss by an expert in the field
Treating Type 2 Diabetes with Dietary Supplements
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NIH
A report from the NIH on the major supplements that have been studied for diabetes
See the Herbs, Vitamins and Supplements section below to get reliable information on specific herbs and supplements
back to topExercise and Fitness
Active at Any Size
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
An informative guide on being physically active for people of any size
Choose to Move
American Heart Association
A free online 12-week physical activity program for women that takes you step-by-step through simple exercises with email reminders and tips for reaching your goals
Growing Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Provides coaching tips and specific exercises organized by fitness level
Keep Moving... Keep Healthy with Diabetes DVD
Joslin Diabetes Center
A low impact, fun and easy exercise video for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes
'Movimiento Por Su Vida' CD Tracks
National Diabetes Education Program, CDC
A lively Latin music CD with strong rhythms and positive messages to bring more fun movement into your life.
MyPyramid Tracker
USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
An online diet and physical activity tool that lets you keep track of your progress for up to one year
Physical Activities by Level of Intensity
CDC
Information on specific physical activities and their level of intensity to help you choose the right activities for your exercise goals
Pairing Personality with Activity: New Tools for Inspiring Active Lifestyles
The Physician and Sports Medicine
Create a Fitness Personality Profile to discover what physical activities suit you best
Walking... A Step in the Right Direction
Caminar... Un paso en la dirección correcta
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Provides an easy sample walking program with helpful stretches to get you started
Nutrition and Physical Activity for People with Diabetes
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Information on types of exercise by intensity and how to exercise safely
Information for Women
Care During Pregnancy for Women with Type 1 or 2 Diabetes
Up to Date
A helpful article on pregnancy, fetal and newborn issues for women with type 1 or 2 diabetes
Gestational Diabetes
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
Information on gestational diabetes and how to have a healthy pregnancy
Women and Diabetes
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Fact sheet on how diabetes affects women's health
Women's Health Issues
American Diabetes Association
Information on conditions associated with diabetes including heart disease, digestive problems, depression, anxiety, sexual issues and more
Information by Age: Children, Teens, Older Adults
Kid's Health
Nemours Foundation
Information on juvenile diabetes in three separate sites:
Youth Zone
American Diabetes Association
Helping children with diabetes learn to take care of themselves, eat well and exercise. Check out the gallery of fun online games.
Online Books & Teaching Slides
Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes
Text and teaching slides on topics relevant to children with diabetes
For Teens
American Diabetes Association
Discusses some common teen issues and how diabetes may affect them
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
Basic information on Type 1 diabetes and its management, 3 newsletters, research summaries and online diabetes support team
Books for Children, Teenagers, Parents, and Other Caregivers
Life Clinic Health Management Systems
A helpful list of books on diabetes for children, teenagers, parents and other caregivers
Lara Takes Charge
Rocky Lang, HLPI Books, 2004
Uses friendly pictures and lots of color to help children understand they are not alone in having diabetes
The Dinosaur Tamer: And Other Stories for Children with Diabetes
Mazur, Banks and Keegan, American Diabetes Association, 1996
A collection of 25 stories showing children with diabetes expressing their emotions, coping with difficulties, and having fun (ages 4-8)
How I Feel: A Book about Diabetes
Olson and Olson, Lantern Books, 2003
The author describes his younger brother's experiences finding out he had diabetes and learning to live with this condition
I Can't Believe It's Yoga for Kids!
Lisa Trivell, Hatherleigh Press, 2000
This well illustrated book is clearly written in a way a child can understand. It includes positions for warming up or cooling down in sports, yoga games, and relaxation techniques to reduce stress.
When You're a Parent With Diabetes: A Real-Life Guide to Staying Healthy While Raising a Family
Kathryn Gregorio Palmer, Healthy Living Books, 2006
Offers compassionate guidance for parents with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes on how to stay healthy while raising a family
Cooking Up Fun for Kids with Diabetes
Geil and Ross, American Diabetes Association, 2003
Simple, fun, healthy recipes, activities and crafts for kids with diabetes
America's Best Cookbook for Kids with Diabetes
Colleen Bartley, Robert Rose, 2005
Over 125 recipes for everything from after school snacks to main meals and desserts. Each recipe has been extensively reviewed by top diabetes educators.
NIH Senior Health
National Institute on Aging, NIH
Information on diabetes prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research that is easy to see, understand and navigate. Also has open-captioned videos.
Live Well, Live Long: Diabetes Prevention and Management
American Society on Aging
A complete physical activity program for older people with diabetes
Diabetes Information
AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
Information on diabetes and other health issues geared to seniors. A physician referral service helps locate providers who are sensitive to the healthcare needs of older adults.
Senior Health Report: Diabetes
Important developments and studies are summarized in easy to understand language
Online Tools
"Human Atlas" 3D Medical Animations
MerckSource
In the "Interactive Learning" section, click on 3D Medical Animations. Click on the "topics" drop down menu at the top of the video screen to choose "diabetes" or "diabetic retinopathy."
Interactive Body Map on Diabetes Complications
Canadian Broadcasting Centre (CBC)
Explore the parts of the body to learn about major complications of diabetes
Blood Glucose Awareness (BGAT) Training
University of Virginia Health System
An effective online training to help people with type 1 diabetes become more aware of their blood sugar levels and increase their control
My Goals.com
A step-by-step goal-setting process for short and long term goals with email reminders to keep you focused
S.M.A.R.T. Diabetes Goals Worksheet
A printable worksheet to record your goals for diet, blood sugar testing, exercise, medications, and daily foot checks
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Toll-free 1-888-477-2669
Helps patients without prescription drug coverage find out which of 475 Patient Assistance programs they may be eligible for
Financial Help for Diabetes Care
Information on programs and healthcare services that help cover medical expenses related to diabetes
Smoking Cessation
Lung USA
American Lung Association
Offers a free online smoking cessation program, information on nicotine replacement products, and an action plan to quit smoking
Journey to a Smoke-Free Life: A Workbook to Help You Succeed
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health System
A very useful PDF workbook to help you successfully quit smoking
Smoking: The Facts (online tutorial)
Covers the effects of smoking on different parts of the body.
NEWSLETTERS
Three E-Newsletters: Life with Diabetes, Research Frontline, Emerging Technologies
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
Three separate electronic newsletters on living well with diabetes, the latest research findings, and new diabetes technologies
Defeat Diabetes E-Lerts Newsletter
Defeat Diabetes Foundation
A free monthly online diabetes newsletter covering nutrition and fitness, recipes, columns from experts, and a readers' forum
Diabetes eNewsletters
American Diabetes Association
E-newsletters on the latest news on diabetes, new cookbooks and meal planners. Some newsletters especially for parents and families
Mayo Clinic EmbodyHealth Newsletter
Practical and reliable information on self-care and healthy living. Links to Mayo Clinic online resources add in-depth information on health topics covered in the newsletter.
UC Berkeley Wellness Letter
Reviews the latest research on nutrition, fitness, self-care, preventive medicine, and emotional well-being and translates it into practical advice for daily living
Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter
Provides reliable, up-to-date and scientifically sound health and nutrition advice
Online Videos and Slideshows
The National Library of Medicine
An online library of slide shows relevant to diabetes and other health conditions. Click here for the full list of tutorials.
Video: How Diabetes Affects Your Blood Sugar
Mayo Clinic
Look, Listen & Learn
An animated video on how type 2 diabetes develops and how people with type 2 diabetes meet their health challenges
Choosing an Insulin Delivery Device
Mayo Clinic
Discusses the pros and cons of using an insulin pump, syringe and needles, or insulin pens
Diabetes and Fitness Webcasts
Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association
Watch online videos on diabetes treatments and complications, emotional health, exercise and nutrition, and other special features
Diabetes Matters: The Read Along Talk Show
American Diabetes Association
Click on each subject to hear the charming character "Fran Tate, the Diabetes Educator" discuss different issues of living with diabetes with her talk show guests
Managing Stress
National Library of Medicine
Covers the risks, preventing and managing stress
Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Diabetes DVD
A 92-minute DVD on controlling diabetes by adopting an integrative health plan
Cutting Edge Research, Technology, and Devices
Diabetes Research Institute
Learn about emerging technologies to restore natural insulin production and other cutting edge research
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Diabetes Information
Information on diabetes-related medications and medical devices regulated by the FDA
BioCritique: Where Great Minds Click
Selected articles by top experts on diabetes linked to other resources including slide presentations, interactive assessments, clinical trials, drug and patent information
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
Center for Health and Healing
Research summaries on integrative approaches to diabetes and 65 other health conditions as well as overviews of 26 therapies including acupuncture, biofeedback, yoga and herbal medicine
Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies for Diabetes
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
Briefly reviews common complementary approaches to treating diabetes
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
Ornish Lifestyle Modification Program
Preventive Medicine Research Institute
This well known 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.
Holistic Kids.org
The Center for Holistic Pediatric Education and Research
Provides information and resources for health care practitioners on the use of integrative approaches in children
CARE (Complementary and Alternative Research and Education Program)
Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta
The Resource section provides parents with clinical summaries on the integrative approach to common pediatric complaints
AcuBriefs.com
English language research on acupuncture
Acupuncture.com
Provides a referral database by geographic area
Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Diabetes
Diabetes Spectrum
Discusses key concepts and therapies used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to evaluate and treat diabetes
Reiki
International Association of Reiki Professionals (IARP)
General information on Reiki, a search service for locating Reiki 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
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
An educational organization providing training in general biofeedback and EEG biofeedback. The site has an international BCIA practitioner directory.
Hypnosis
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH)
The largest U.S. organization for health care practitioners using clinical hypnosis. Their web site provides practitioner referral by geographic area.
Imagery
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, practice tips, research information on guided imagery, and a discussion forum
Control Diabetes: Health Journeys (CD or MP3)
Belleruth Naparstek
Guided imagery for people with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
Meditation/Relaxation
Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society
Provides a list of research studies and guided meditation tapes by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, co-founder of the well-known Stress Reduction Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center
Benson-Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine
Based on Dr. Herbert Benson's work on the "relaxation response". Provides information on stress and a list of books, CD's, videotapes, and audiotapes on relaxation/meditation by the Institute staff. Click here for instructions on doing the Relaxation Response.
Relaxation Activity
Diabetes.com
Increase your relaxation with guided imagery, relaxing breathing techniques and simple stretching exercises. Presented in text with diagrams and audio.
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 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
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
American Society of the Alexander Technique
Provides a listing of certified teachers and information on related books and DVDs.
American Yoga Association
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, 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 Tai Chi instructors
Trager® Institute
Information on the Trager Approach, online articles, and practitioner locators by geographic area
Yoga for Stress Management
Mayo Clinic
A short online video presenting five basic yoga poses
The Art of Effortless Living
Ingrid Bacci, Perigee, 2002
A practical and powerful guide to achieving more by doing less. Shows you how to dissolve stress through simple techniques that replace effort with ease.
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
International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements Databases (IBIDS)
Covers the worldwide scientific literature on vitamins, minerals, herbal and botanical supplements from 1986 to the present. An easy to search database.
MedlinePlus Herbs and Supplements
Herbal monographs prepared by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: About Herbs, Botanicals and Other Products
Evidence-based information with citations linked directly to Medline on herbs, botanicals, vitamins, supplements and more.
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.
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 interactive self-tests on spirituality and health.
Shambhala
Information on Buddhist teachings and instruction on meditation and related issues via text, audio, video and MP3 downloads.
Meditation and the Art of Diabetes Management (article)
Diabetes Self-Management
Spiritual Self-Care and the Use of Prayer (article)
Diabetes Self-Management
Healing, Intention and Energy Medicine: Science, Research Methods and Clinical Implications
Wayne Jonas, MD and Cindy Crawford, Churchill Livingstone, 2003
Explores the results and clinical implications of research on spiritual healing, energy medicine, and healing intention