We've listed some useful web sites for you to explore. Note: Links open in a new browser window.
General Links
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)
The professional association of naturopathic physicians provides a wealth of information about the profession, a national directory of naturopathic physicians around the country and many interesting links Alliance for Naturopathic Medicine: a coalition of groups and individuals interested in promoting the growth of naturopathic medicine. A primary focus is the passage of regulation statutes for the profession in states where the practice is limited by current law. There are four accredited programs in the United States and one in Canada which train naturopathic physicians. These programs award the graduate with a doctorate in naturopathic medicine and the title N.D.
Naturopathic Medical Colleges (at AANP site)
Includes listings for the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) Portland, Oregon Bastyr University Seattle, Washington Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Council for Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME)
Naturopathic Medical Colleges are accredited by the Council for Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) plus various regional accrediting bodies.
Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
Describes the 2-year fellowship program that Dr. Hughes attended.
Medical Journals
PubMed
The National Library of Medicine's entry way to search Medline.
Online Medical and Scientific Journals
My most used resource: Links to Medical Journals Page: Paul Bergner, the editor of Medical Herbalism maintains an excellent web site (MedHerb.com) and I've relied on this "links page" for years as a fast and easy to remember portal into the various different medical journals and medical libraries of the world. Another great page with links to medical journals is Robert Crayhorn's Designs for Health Institute , a group that teaches advanced courses for nutritionists.
Natural Medicine Online
Michael Murray, ND has produced this magazine for years and was one of my favorite monthly journals. It is no longer published on paper but is published on the web instead. You can quickly and easily download articles or entire journals. Register at Dr. Murray's site for monthly reminders when the new issue is ready along with a capsule summary of new articles.
Diet/Nutrition
Paleolithic Diet
The paleolithic diet homepage with links to all sorts of sites related to primitive diets and encouragement to eat like a cave man.
Mercola.com
I highly recommend that you subscribe to this free weekly newsletter. Dr. Mercola is on the cutting edge.
Thyroid.about.com
Mary Shoman, author of Living Well with Hypothyroidism: What Your Doctor Doesn't’t Tell You That You Need to Know, hosts this informative web site. Look for the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists announcement that the new TSH normal range is now .3 to 3.0. This could change the way you’ve been being treated.
The World's Healthiest Foods
Great information on what the most nutritious foods are, and the best ways to prepare them. Has instructional videos on food preparation, as well as an excellent diet analysis tool that helps you discover your nutritional weak spots and how to correct them.
Pharmacy
www.909shot.com
The best site I know for vaccine related information.
http://www.ewg.org/reports/skindeep2/index.php
Determine if your personal care products been assessed for safety. This is a wonderful website from the Enviornmental Working Group. It ranks hundreds of different personal care products for enviornmental and health safety.
Allergy Information
NAET- Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique
In depth information about the allergy elimination technique now offered at our clinic.
Environmental Health
Safe Eating Guidelines for Sport Fish in Idaho Waters
Guidelines for eating and cooking fish caught in Idaho Waters. This site also provides an interactive map for fish consumption advisories for lakes and rivers throughout Idaho.
Idaho specific Fish Consumption Advisory for Pregnant Women and Children
Idaho Specific Sport Fish Consumption Advisory for women of childbearing age and children under 15 years of age. Also has guidlines for consuming commercially available fish.