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Acne Resource Center: information on what acne is, different types of acne, and how to effectively treat it.
(www.acne-resource.org)
Acute Toxicity Database: summarizes the results from aquatic acute toxicity tests conducted by the USGS CERC located in Columbia, Missouri. The acute toxicity test provides a relative starting point for hazard assessment of contaminants and is required for federal chemical registration programs.
(www.cerc.usgs.gov/data/acute/acute.html)
AIR: the Allergy Internet Resource page is a collection of links on allergy topics to help allergy discussion group members research for themselves. (www.immune.com/allergy/allabc.html)
AllAllergy.net: a gateway to Allergy, Asthma, and Intolerance resources on the web. (www.allallergy.net)
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP): an organization committed to the relief of craniofacial pain and dysfunction, and the advancement of research and study in this field. The AACP will continue to be the Craniofacial Pain/TMD organization representing all practitioners in this discipline by providing a common ground for advancement of knowledge, clinical practice and research. (www.aacfp.org)
American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA): founded in 1978 as a membership organization for physicians seeking to practice a broader form of medicine than what was (and is) currently taught in allopathic (MD and DO) medical schools. For 25 years the AHMA has nurtured and educated physicians making this transition. Current membership is nearly 1,000 physicians and allied health professionals who seek to make the holistic model available to patients and practitioners alike. (www.holisticmedicine.org)
American Thyroid Association: a professional society of 900 U.S. and international physicians and scientists who specialize in the research and treatment of thyroid diseases. The Association is dedicated to promoting scientific and public understanding of the biology of the thyroid gland and its disorders, so as to improve methods for prevention, diagnosis, and management. The Association fosters excellence in research, patient care, and education of patients, the public, and the medical and scientific communities. The Association also guides public policy about the prevention and management of thyroid diseases. (www.thyroid.org)
Asthma Allergy Information and Research (AAIR): is dedicated to further education and research in asthma and allergic diseases. It also provides support for patients in certain areas. (www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~aair)
Body Burden, the Pollution in People: a branch of the Environmental Working Group, the Human Toxome Project maps the pollution in people. A group of scientists, engineers, and medical doctors use cutting edge biomonitoring techniques to test blood, urine, breast milk and other human tissues for industrial chemicals that enter the human body as pollution via food, air, and water, or from exposures to ingredients in everyday consumer products. (www.bodyburden.org)
Cancer Information Service: the National Cancer Institute's link to the public, interpreting and explaining research findings in a clear and understandable manner, and providing personalized responses to specific questions about cancer. (https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/livehelp/welcome.asp)
National Adrenal Diseases Foundation: a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, information and education to individuals having Addison's disease as well as other diseases of the adrenal glands. Although Addison's disease is considered a rare disease, it is estimated that at least 10,000 individuals in the United States have this condition (this is probably an underestimation). Individuals suffering from Addison's disease are often misdiagnosed or go for long painful periods without proper diagnosis. Symptoms of these diseases often mirror those of chronic fatigue syndrome including steadily worsening fatigue, a loss of appetite and some weight loss. Blood pressure is low and falls further when a person is standing, producing lightheadedness. Because of salt loss, a craving for salty foods is common. There may be a darkening of the skin that may look like an inappropriate tan on a person who feels ill. (www.nadf.us/index.htm)
National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine: a medical center known worldwide for treatment of patients with respiratory, immune and allergic disorders, and for groundbreaking medical research. Founded in 1899 as a nonsectarian, nonprofit hospital, National Jewish remains the only facility in the world dedicated exclusively to these disorders. (www.njc.org)
National Wellness Institute: an institute founded in 1977, the National Wellness Institute, Inc. (NWI) was formed to realize the mission of providing health promotion and wellness professionals unparalleled resources and services that promote professional and personal growth. That enthusiasm drives the mission and vision of NWI today – promoting healthier choices and living a wellness lifestyle has provided a rich foundation for the unique experience of our annual National Wellness Conference, the most highly acclaimed professional conference in health and wellness. Divisions of the National Wellness Institute include National Wellness Conferences, The NWI Membership Division, TestWell.org, which is an online wellness inventory application designed for health professionals and wellness administrators interested in facilitating behavior recognition and change. And the National Wellness Foundation for Excellence, which helps to bridge the gap between the needs and resources of the Institute. (www.nationalwellness.org/index.php)
NCCAM: the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is the Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). They are 1 of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (http://nccam.nih.gov)
NIH: the National Institute of Health. The NIH is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation. Its mission is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability. (http://www.nih.gov)
Nutritional Therapy Association, Inc.: an organization with the philosophy that the myriad of health problems that plague modern society result from weaknesses in the body's physiological foundations as a result of poor nutrition. As an education organization, NTA is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals understand and reverse the tragic and unsuspected effects of the modern diet on their patients and clients. Throughout their training programs and seminars, students access a wide range of education tools and connect nationally with other practitioners in the healing arts. (www.nutritionaltherapy.com)
Oregon Toxics Alliance: an organization that helps communities organize to confront environmental and public health threats caused by chemical trespass. Oregon Toxics Alliance adheres to two proactive commitments. Their first goal is to systematically challenge the root causes of toxic pollution in Oregon by changing policies and laws, and Their second is to provide grassroots, direct-action on local projects to preserve the environment and protect public health. They build advocacy for changes in statewide guidelines by supporting grassroots partnerships on local toxics issues. By involving affected residents, OTA creates larger public support for fundamental changes in chemical use policy. (www.oregontoxics.org)
OSHA: the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. They aim to ensure employee safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments. Since its inception in 1971, OSHA has helped to cut workplace fatalities by more than 60 percent and occupational injury and illness rates by 40 percent. At the same time, U.S. employment has increased from 56 million employees at 3.5 million worksites to more than 135 million employees at 8.9 million sites.
(www.osha-slc.gov)
The Alliance Institute for Integrative Medicine: a physician directed and driven Integrative Medical Center located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Since its inception in 1999, The Alliance Institute for Integrative Medicine has achieved regional and national acclaim for its unique approach to health and wellness. In 1999, the Alliance Institute was named one of the 6 Top Holistic Health Centers in the country, by New Age Magazine. In 2005, the Alliance Institute was chosen by the Bravewell Collaborative to be one of its Eight "Leading Clinical Centers". (www.meta-ehealth.com/site/office/practice.jsp)
World Health Organization (WHO): the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. (www.who.int/about/en/index.html)
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