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Listing of health related Web sites and books - Strategies for Staying Healthy. Also refer to doctors, medicine, arthritis, cancer colds, flu, sleep, heartburn, indigestion, exercise, workouts, trans-fat, migraine, cookware, hospitals, disease, injury, physicians, Ron Kurtus, School for Champions. Copyright © Restrictions Health Resourcesby Ron Kurtus (revised 7 August 2007) The following material consists of health related resources. If you have any suggested additions or corrections to this list, let us know. Warning on health-related web sites
Warning on health web sitesThere are a number of Web sites that specialize in providing information about human health information. Some of these sites provide good information, while other sites may provide misleading or outdated advice. There is also the concern that some so-called health sites are really fronts for companies selling medical products or services. The reason to use an health-oriented Web site should be to get some preliminary information on a health issue before you go to the doctor. You should always check several sites for the same information to get a broader view of the opinions offered. Considering the mistakes that doctors often make in some diagnoses, you can expect even more possible misinformation when something is offered for free. Still, I feel you can get some good information from many of these health Web sites. Quack Watch - Site about medical fraud and quackery ArthritisAbout.com Arthritis - Clearinghouse of arthritis information Arthritis Foundation - Information, plus details on research for a cure Arthritis.com - Commercial site with good arthritis information Doctor's Guide - Arthritis - Site for medical professionals Basic health informationAchoo - Healthcare portal All Health - A well-done site with good information Discovery Health - Gives clear, simple information Health A-to-Z - Family health site High Index > Health - Listing of health articles on various topics Inteli-Health - Emphasizes preventive medicine Mayo Clinic Health Oasis - Excellent site, with clear explanations plus depth Med Web Plus - Health science information On Health - provides basic information The Health Network - Easy to use, but information quality varies The Med Engine - Reports from medical journals ThriveOnline - Includes multiple perspectives on health issues Web MD - Very comprehensive information Web Med Lit - Extensive access to medical journals VHI Health - In-depth health site CancerThe following resources can be used to find out more about cancer. Breast cancerThe Breast Clinic - Explains breast physiology and related medical issues Breast Cancer Info - Provides information in effort to eradicate breast cancer Susan Love MD - Online community with emphasis on taking charge of your life Breast Cancer Decision Guide - Information to help make treatment decisions ChildrenKeeping Your Kids Safe & Healthy - Articles from SafeKids.co.uk Colds and fluThe Common Cold - British site dedicated to cold treatments National Foundation for Infections Diseases: Influenza - Advice on treating the flu EyesThe following resources can be used to find out more about eye care: FloatersRetina Vitreous Associates - Floaters and Flashes Eye Centers of Florida - Floaters Fat in dietThe following resources can be used to find out more about fat and trans-fat: Web sitesAmerican Heart Association Information about heart disease prevention and treatment. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information on low-fat diets, heart disease and cholesterol. The Harvard School of Public Health Discussion of trans fat, proposed labeling changes and alternatives to trans fat. BooksKnow Your Fats: The Complete Primer for Understanding the Nutrition of Fats, Oils and Cholesterol by Mary G. Enig. Bethesda Press, 2000, $29.95. Well-researched guide, answering questions about fats. Eater's Choice: A Food Lover's Guide to Lower Cholesterol by Ron Goor, Nancy Goor, and Barry Estabrook. Houghton Mifflin, 1999, $17.00. Provides useful information about diet and heart disease, including a discussion of trans fats. Includes collection of low-fat recipes. Government health sitesFood and Drug Administration - Health news and topics Health Finder - Basic health information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Med Line Plus - Health information from the National Institute of Health HeartburnThe following resources can be used to find out more about heartburn. Web sitesAmerican Gastroenterological Association (AGA) News and tips on digestive health. American College of Gastroenterology Information about gastrointestinal conditions. HealthBoards.com Message board lets you share information with others who have digestive disorders. BooksStop the Heartburn: What You Can Do to Reduce Your Symptoms of One of America's Most Common Health Problems by David S. Utley, M.D. and Kathryn M. Utley. Lagado Publishing 1997, $8.95. Guide offers practical advice for preventing and managing heartburn and GERD. Good Food for Bad Stomachs by Henry D. Janowitz, M.D. Oxford University Press, 1998, $13.95. Examines relationship between field and digestive disorders and offers diet plans to help alleviate symptoms of heartburn, GERD, and other conditions. Gastrointestinal Health by Steven R. Peikin, M.D. HarperCollins, 1999, $15.00. An approach to reducing heartburn and GERD that combines a healthy diet, exercise, stress management, and medication. Medical organizationsAmerican Botanical Council - Information on the use of herbs Migraine headachesThe following resources can be used to find out more about migraines. Web sitesNational Headache Foundation Resources for headache sufferers, along with information on treatment options and support groups. JAMA Migraine Information Center Journal of the American Medical Association site has information on headache research, migraine causes, diagnosis, and treatment. American Council for Headache Education Current headache news, information, and discussion forums. You can set up your own online headache diary to help your doctor diagnose your condition. Migraine Awareness Group The National Migraine Association offers tips for living with migraines, a discussion of treatments, and a section that debunks common migraine myths. BooksAmerican College of Physicians Home Medical Guide: Migraine and Other Headaches edited by David R. Goldmann, M.D., and David A. Horowitz, M.D., Dorling Kindersley Publishing, 2000, $6.95. A primer on various types of headaches, this book describes causes, symptoms, and remedies.
Top-rated books on Headache Cures Sleep disordersNational Sleep Foundation - Raises awareness about sleep Shuteye Online - Commercial site with information concerning sleep problems SleepNet - Guide to sleep disorders Young Adult Sleep Disorders - Focused on young people with sleep problems. The Sleep Site - Hospital site with helpful information on sleep disorders. WaterThe following resources can be used to find out more about safe well water: Safe Drinking Water from Wells in Flooded Areas by Barb Liukkonen of the University of Minnesota Extension (1993). Private wells with contaminated water supplies can be cleansed by Univ. Of Minnesota Extension (1997). Disinfection of Wells by Alaska Environmental Health Division. Disinfecting Your Drinking Water by Clallam County, WA. After a flood, disinfect drinking water for safety by Washington State Dept. of Health. Disinfection of Home Wells and Springs by Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection. "Bacteria Presence in Water Wells" by the National Ground Water Association. Waterless cookingHealthy cooking with waterless/greaseless cookware: CookbooksHealthy Meat and Potatoes by Charles Knight, H.P. Books (2001) $16.95. Cookbook on using waterless/greaseless cookware from creator of Health Craft cookware. RecipesPots n' Stuff waterless recipes Easter Home Products waterless recipes Replacement partsOnline purchasesWorkout plateausThe following resources can be used to find out more about workouts. (If you have other good resources, let me know about them.) Web sitesFitness Online Stories from major fitness publications on sports and exercise. Dr Koop Fitness Center General fitness information, including an extensive library of exercises. Asimba Online training programs, sending daily e-mails with instructions. BooksThe Ultimate Workout Log: An Exercise Diary and Fitness Guide by Suzanne Schlosberg. Houghton Mifflin, 1998, $12 (paperback). This six-month fitness log helps track progress of your cardiovascular and weigh training workouts. The Official Five Star Fitness Boot Camp Workout: The High-Energy Fitness Program for Men and Women by Andrew Flash and Paul Frediani, Hatherleigh Press, 1999, $14.95 No-nonsense guide lays out military training exercise regimens. Other health sites
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