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		<title>Top 50 Holistic Medicine Blogs</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes it is easy to forget, with the rigors of scientific medicine, that sometimes the whole person needs to be treated. With holistic medicine, the health of the patient involves spiritual, lifestyle, nutritional, emotional, mental, social and environmental aspects in addition to the physical. Holistic medicine can be used in a manner that is complementary to medical practices present in modern Western health care. Here are 50 blog resources that can help you learn a little more about holistic medicine:</p>
<h3>General Holistic Medicine Blogs</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/71401718@N00/3276143432"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-160" style="margin: 5px;" title="3276143432_cb8f4c8c48" src="http://www.nursingonlinedegree.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/3276143432_cb8f4c8c48-259x300.jpg" alt="3276143432_cb8f4c8c48" width="200"></a>If you are looking for more information on general holistic practices, here are some helpful blogs that can rovide you with an overview:</p>
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<li><a href="http://altmedicine.about.com/">About.com: Alternative Medicine</a> provides a look at complementary medicine, including holistic practices.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.altmedicinezone.com/">Alternative Medicine Zone</a> offers overviews of different holistic medicine practices, and focuses on how you can be treated as whole person, rather than just your physical symptoms.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.doctorvlad.com/blog/eng/">Holistic Medicine Blog</a> has posts on different types of holistic healing, as well as helpful hints for using holistic practices in your own life.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/">Natural Holistic Health Blog</a> gives the reader special hints on how to best use holistic remedies and practice to help improve one&#8217;s health.</li>
<li><a href="http://phxholistichealth.wordpress.com/">Phoenix Holistic Health Center</a> has a blog devoted to helping readers understand the basics of holistic healing and overall health.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.alternativemedicineanswers.com/blog/">Alternative Medicine &#8212; The Blog</a> devotes itself to answering questions about alternative medicine, including holistic healing practices.</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.timesunion.com/holistichealth/">The Times Untion Blog</a> in Albany has a series on holistic health, and how it can aid you in terms of your emotional health as well as your physical health.</li>
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<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)</h3>
<p>One of the ancient forms of healing is with Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Chinese were adept at treating the whole person, and looking beyond the physical to promote overall health.</p>
<ol start="8">
<li><a href="http://www.chineseherbblog.net/">Chinese Herb Blog</a> provides information about herbs commonly used in TCM, and how you can make use of them in holistic healing.</li>
<li><a href="http://chinesemedicinenews.com/">Chinese Medicine News</a> offers recent findings about the effectiveness of TCM in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. News and information about using Traditional Chinese Medicine in healing.</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.tcmpage.com/">Traditional Chinese Medicine Discussion</a> focuses on providing a place where you can find modern examples of TCM used for healing. Additionally, the blog addresses different aspects of TCM, from herbs to massage to acupuncture.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chinesemedicinenotes.com/">Chinese Medicine Notes</a> has a number of useful posts on using TCM in healing, as well as living a healthy lifestyle. The blog also includes information on specific TCM treatments for different ailments.</li>
<li><a href="http://tcmdiscovery.com/">Traditional Chinese Medicine</a> offers a number of different ways in which you can use TCM in your life. Includes news, lifestyle hints and products and services related to TCM.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.tcmdirectory.com/">TCM Directory</a> features posts on different Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments, as well as myths that you might encounter, and a directory of holistic medicine practitioners. There is a heavy emphasis on acupuncture for this blog.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Ayurveda</h3>
<p>Another ancient holistic medicine practice is the Indian health care Ayurveda. Ayurveda includes herbal remedies, lifestyle choices and counseling, as well as surgery practices and exercise through yoga.</p>
<ol start="14">
<li><a href="http://www.anmolmehta.com/blog/">AnmolMehta.com</a> offers a blog that focuses mainly on meditation and yoga as ways to promote healing and overall wellness.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.myyogaonline.com/blog/">Yoga Blog</a> focuses on yoga as it is used in Ayurvedic medicine, and how it can be used in your own life to ease certain ailments.</li>
<li><a href="http://ayurvedafordailylife.blogspot.com/">Ayurveda for Daily Life</a> provides information on how you can use ayurveda has a holistic practice in your life every day.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bluelotusayurveda.com/ayurveda-yoga-blog/">Ayurveda and Yoga Blog</a> devotes itself to helping you learn how Ayurveda (including regular yoga practice) can help you overcome ailments and improve your health.</li>
<li><a href="http://ayur-vedic.blogspot.com/">Dr. Eddy Clinic and Ayurveda School</a> offers information on the body, answers to Ayurveda questions and more about this holistic practice.</li>
<li><a href="http://ayurvedadosha.com/">AyurvedaDosha.com</a> provides helpful information on home remedies, Ayurveda, and different aspects of holistic healing.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Chiropractic</h3>
<p>Today, chiropractic medicine often goes beyond spinal manipulation. Many chiropractors are well versed in holistic healing, and can help you with techniques and lifestyle counseling to live in a healthier manner.</p>
<ol start="20">
<li><a href="http://blog.planetc1.com/">Chiropractic Blogs</a> brings a number of posts from different chiropractic sources to one blog, helping you find some great posts from around the Web.</li>
<li><a href="http://bck2action.wordpress.com/">Back To Action Chiropractic Blog</a> provides insight into how chiropractic can help you get your entire body properly aligned, as well as how this type of healing can help specific ailments.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.westminsterchiropracticclinic.com/blog/">Performance Chiropractic Blog</a> offers news and information on chiropractic, and how it can help in daily life.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thechiropractorlist.com/blog/">The Chiropractor List Blog</a> has posts on how this holistic healing can address a number of issues in your body. It also provides helpful links that you can use to find a chiropractor in your area.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic">Spine Health</a> features a very helpful chiropractic health center that focuses on how chiropractic treatment can be beneficial.</li>
<li><a href="http://drjhriggs.blogspot.com/">Dr. Riggs Chiropractic Blog</a> is written by a chiropractor sharing information on treatments, and how chiropractic might be able to help a number of conditions.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Herbalism</h3>
<p>The use of herbs for healing is part of a long tradition. Herbalism focuses on the use of herbs to heal specific ailments, as well as using them for everyday purposes that enhance one&#8217;s health.</p>
<ol start="26">
<li><a href="http://hamidatheherbalist.blogspot.com/">Hamida the Herbalist</a> offers insight into the ways that herbs can help heal you, and keep you generally healthy.</li>
<li><a href="http://theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/">The Essential Herbal Blog</a> provides information on using herbs for healing, and for using them as a natural part of a healthy lifestyle.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.possumcreekherbfarm.blogspot.com/">Possum Creek Herb Farm Blog</a> has information on the uses of herbs, as well as helpful hints on growing your own herbs for a variety of uses, including medicinal.</li>
<li><a href="http://purplesage.wordpress.com/">Herbal Reflections</a> shares the thoughts of a medical herbalist hoping to help others heal and live healthy.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.altnature.com/">AltNature.com</a> has a number of posts and articles on the uses of herbs, including in holistic medicine, as well as a gallery of pictures and information on growing your own herbs.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.natural-homeremedies.org/blog/">Natural Remedies</a> offers a number of posts on the health and medicinal benefits of a number of herbs, and shares information about herbalism as part of holistic health efforts.</li>
<li><a href="http://all-medicinal-herbs.blogspot.com/">Medicinal Herbs</a> provides an overview of different herbs used for healing, and how they are properly applied.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Naturopathy</h3>
<p>Holistic healing practices include those with a focus on nature. Naturopathy believes that there are natural techniques and remedies that can aid in healing. Additionally, naturopathy concentrates on holistic practics said to help general health and wellness.</p>
<ol start="33">
<li><a href="http://alchemille.blogspot.com/">Alchemille&#8217;s Secret Garden</a> is devoted to teaching others about living a more natural life, and finding healing in natural processes.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.traditionalnaturopath.com/">Traditional Naturopath</a> offers information on combining natural processes and remedies found in nature with holistically treating the body&#8217;s ailments.</li>
<li><a href="http://discoveringnaturopathy.blogspot.com/">Discovering Naturopathy</a> follows a student on the journey to becoming certified as a Naturopathic Doctor in Canada.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jaredhanson.com/blog/">New York Naturopathic Blog</a> looks at natural remedies for common afflictions, as well as holistic practices for general health.</li>
<li><a href="http://drtorihudson.com/">Dr. Tori Hudson, N.D.</a> is written by a Naturopathic Doctor who offers insight into holistic medicine and natural healing.</li>
<li><a href="http://naturopathicmedicine365.com/">Naturopathic Medicine 365</a> provides insight into how you can take advantage of naturapathic healing.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Homeopathy</h3>
<p>Homeopathy makes use of special solutions to help heal specific ailments. However, homeopathy is holistic in that the solutions are created to work in harmony with the whole body, as well as the conditions surrounding it.</p>
<ol start="39">
<li><a href="http://blog.hmedicine.com/">Homeopathy and Homeopathic Medicine Blog</a> looks at holistic medicine from a homeopath&#8217;s point of view, offering news and information on the uses of homeopathic medicine.</li>
<li><a href="http://homeopathyresource.wordpress.com/">Homeopathy News Source</a> offers new and information about homeopathy and other holistic medicine practices.</li>
<li><a href="http://homeopathyworks.wordpress.com/">Homeopathy Works</a> is devoted to showing how homeopathy can be used practically as part of a holistic health regimen.</li>
<li><a href="http://likecure.blogspot.com/">Homeopathy, Nature&#8217;s Cure</a> offers homeopathic remedies and information on natural cures for ailments.</li>
<li><a href="http://pipermartin.wordpress.com/">The Homeopathic Pregnancy Blog</a> focuses on helping women use homeopathic medicine and other holistic approaches to having their babies.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.the-happy-dog-spot.com/dog-blog.html">The Happy Dog Blog</a> devotes itself to helping dog owners learn to use homeopathy to make their dogs&#8217; lives better. Holistic medicine isn&#8217;t just for humans!</li>
</ol>
<h3>Other Blog Posts Related to Holistic Medicine</h3>
<p>Even on blogs that are not devoted to alternative and holistic medicine practices, there is good information on treatments and healing. Here is a sampling of other blog posts on the subject of holistic medicine:</p>
<ol start="45">
<li><a href="http://www.skincareblog.net/2009/06/22/vanity-calamity-your-guide-to-cosmetic-acupuncture-for-anti-aging/">Skin Care Blog</a> offers a book review of Vanity Calamity, a publication about how acupuncture can help you age more gracefully.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.nhhelpline.com/ayurvedic-medicine-goes-global/">Nutrition Help</a> provides a look at Ayurvedic medicine and its global reach.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.holisticonline.com/Chiropractic/chiro_treatment-techniques.htm">Holistic Online</a> has a look at different techniques used by chiropractors to help manipulate the muskuloskeletal system.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.esotericoffeehouse.com/general/7-main-principles-homeopathy-light-hahnemanns-thought/">Esoteric Coffeehouse</a> has a look at the 7 main principles of homeopathy, and how they can be applied in your life.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.myessentia.com/blog/2009/06/04/medicinal-herbs-for-well-being-without-a-prescription/">The Essentia Blog</a> provides a look at medicinal herbs that can help increase your wellbeing.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1017868/5_tips_to_save_money_on_holistic_medicine.html">Associated Content</a> offers ways to save money on your holistic medicine treatments.</li>
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		<title>The Ultimate Guide to Carpal Tunnel Prevention &amp; Treatment: 25 Must-Know Tips</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have tingling fingers and a pain shooting up to your shoulder? Do you find it harder to grip small objects? You might think you&#39;re having a heart attack or, simply, getting older. Instead, you may have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or CTS.
The list below contains information about CTS causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have tingling fingers and a pain shooting up to your shoulder? Do you find it harder to grip small objects? You might think you&#39;re having a heart attack or, simply, getting older. Instead, you may have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or CTS.</p>
<p>The list below contains information about CTS causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. The list is categorized, and the links can lead you to a vast store of online information about CTS issues. In most cases, with recognition of symptoms and preventative measures, you may be able to avoid permanent damage to your wrist or surgery.</p>
<h3>Causes of CTS</h3>
<ol>
<li>When the <a title="carpal tunnel is swollen" href="http://www.medicinenet.com/carpal_tunnel_syndrome/article.htm">carpal tunnel is swollen</a> or the tissue changes position in the wrist area, it presses on the median nerve. This swelling causes some pain, but it is more known for tingling and numbness of the thumb, index and middle fingers.</li>
<li>Many individuals who are prone to CTS are those with a <a title="congenital predisposition" href="http://adam.about.com/reports/Carpal-tunnel-syndrome.htm">congenital predisposition</a> to a smaller carpal tunnel in the wrist area where the median nerve is located.</li>
<li>Some <a title="physical conditions" href="http://www.emedicinehealth.com/carpal_tunnel_syndrome/page2_em.htm">physical conditions</a> can cause CTS such as obesity, pregnancy, hypothyriodism, arthritis, wrist fracture and diabetes.</li>
<li>It is thought that people with <a title="thin wrists" href="http://ctsplace.com/">thin wrists</a> also are prone to CTS.</li>
<li>People who experience pain and difficulties from this decreased carpal tunnel syndrome include assembly line workers or people who perform <a title="repetitive tasks" href="http://www.neurologychannel.com/carpaltunnel/index.shtml">repetitive tasks</a> (like typing).</li>
<li>Some <a title="rare diseases" href="http://www.safecomputingtips.com/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-causes.html">rare diseases</a> such as multiple myeloma, Waldenstrom&#39;s macroglobulinemia, and non-Hodgkin&#39;s lymphoma can cause deposition of abnormal substances in and around the carpal tunnel, leading to nerve irritation or damage.</li>
<li><a title="Hobbies" href="http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/pain/disorders/023.html">Hobbies</a> such as gardening, needlework, golfing and canoeing can sometimes bring on the symptoms.</li>
<li><a title="Addictions" href="http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/carpal-tunnel/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-cause">Addictions</a>, such as smoking and alcoholism also can lead to CTS.</li>
<li>Women are <a title="three times more likely" href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/carpaltunnelsyndrome.html">three times more likely</a> to have carpal tunnel syndrome than men.</li>
</ol>
<h3>CTS Symptoms</h3>
<ol start="10">
<li><a title="Some early symptoms" href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/DS00326/DSECTION=symptoms">Some early symptoms</a> of CTS include numbness or tingling in the thumb, index and middle or ring fingers, but not in your little finger. This sensation often occurs while holding a steering wheel, phone or newspaper. As the disorder progresses, the numbness may become constant.</li>
<li>Other symptoms include pain, or an &quot;<a title="electric shock" href="http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00005">electric shock</a>&quot; feeling that radiates from your wrist up to your shoulder or down into your palm or fingers.</li>
<li>You may also experience weakness in hand strength and a tendency to drop objects or to be <a title="unable to open" href="http://health.yahoo.com/nervous-symptoms/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-symptoms/healthwise--hw213335.html">unable to open</a> jar or bottle lids.</li>
<li>Many times, this pain or numbness may occur during sleep, causing the CTS victim to <a title="awake frequently" href="http://www.mycarpaltunnel.com/symptoms-carpal-tunnel-syndrome.shtml">awake frequently</a> during the night.</li>
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<h3>CTS Treatment</h3>
<ol start="14">
<li>If you leave the condition untreated, <a title="never and muscle damage" href="http://www.thehelpinghand.com/rsi/rsi.htm">never and muscle damage</a> may occur.</li>
<li>Tapping over the median nerve at the wrist may cause pain to shoot from the wrist to the hand. This is called the Tinel&#39;s sign. Bending the wrist forward all the way for 60 seconds will usually result in numbness, tingling, or weakness. This is called the Phalen&#39;s test. These tests, however, may be <a title="insignificant to CTS" href="http://www.carpal-tunnel-symptoms.com/tinels-and-phalens-tests.html">insignificant to CTS</a>.</li>
<li>Initial treatment usually involves <a title="resting" href="http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/carpaltunnel/CT_treatment.html">resting</a> the affected hand and wrist for at least two weeks to avoid activities that caused the pain.</li>
<li>Sometimes, the wrist may be immobilized in a <a title="neutral wrist splint" href="http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec04/ch042/ch042f.html">neutral wrist splint</a> to avoid further damage.</li>
<li>Your doctor may prescribe nonsteriodal <a title="anti-inflammatory drugs" href="http://www.rheumatology.org/public/factsheets/diseases_and_conditions/carpaltunnel.asp">anti-inflammatory drugs</a>, such as aspirin, ibuprofen or other pain relievers or anti-inflammatory medicine such as prednisone (mouth) or lidocaine (injected into the wrist).</li>
<li>Since the median nerve impingement is often caused by soft tissue swelling and inflammation in the carpal tunnel, <a title="acupuncture" href="http://www.acupuncture-treatment.com/acupuncture_carpal_tunnel_syndrome.html">acupuncture</a> is a treatment option to consider, especially for the those in the early stages of CTS.</li>
<li>Recurrence of carpal tunnel syndrome following initial treatment <a title="is rare" href="http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/carpal_tunnel/carpal_tunnel.htm">is rare</a>, as the majority of patients recover completely.</li>
<li><a title="Surgery" href="http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/what_surgical_procedures_carpal_tunnel_syndrome_000034_9.htm">Surgery</a> may be recommended for severe CTS cases or where nerve or muscle damage is irreparable.</li>
</ol>
<h3>CTS Prevention</h3>
<ol start="22">
<li><a title="Evaluate your daily routine" href="http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/activities-that-increase-the-risk-of-developing-carpal-tunnel-syndrome">Evaluate your daily routine</a> to discover how you might develop CTS. Avoid any repetitive tasks by varying tasks or by taking frequent breaks.</li>
<li>During these breaks, you can perform <a title="stretching exercises" href="http://www.eatonhand.com/hw/ctexercise.htm">stretching exercises</a>.</li>
<li><a title="Wear splints" href="http://www.progressivehealth.com/wrist-braces-for-ct.asp">Wear splints</a> &#8212; especially at night or while typing &#8212; to help keep your wrist straight, and use correct posture and wrist position.</li>
<li>Wearing <a title="fingerless gloves" href="http://www.womenshealth.gov/FAQ/carpal-tunnel-syndrome.cfm">fingerless gloves</a> can help keep your hands warm and flexible, which also helps to avoid carpel tunnel syndrome.</li>
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		<title>Open HealthWare: Top 50 Open Courseware Classes on Health and Fitness</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:24:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you open to learning more about health and fitness? If so, many colleges and universities have supplied open courses on those subjects. These courses, which range from anatomy to nutrition and reach every age group from prenatal to the elderly, can help you get on your game.
The following fifty open courseware classes were chosen [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you open to learning more about health and fitness? If so, many colleges and universities have supplied open courses on those subjects. These courses, which range from anatomy to nutrition and reach every age group from prenatal to the elderly, can help you get on your game.</p>
<p>The following fifty open courseware classes were chosen from top universities around the country. They are categorized and each link within a given category is alphabetized. We use this method to assure readers that we do not favor one resource over another.</p>
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<h3>The Body</h3>
<p>Learn more about how your body works, so you can fine-tune that machine correctly. We also included links about the immune system and diseases for a well-rounded menu:</p>
<ol>
<li><a title="Anatomy and Physiology" href="http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/anatomy-and-physiology">Anatomy and Physiology</a>: Extensive course in everything from nervous systems to anatomical features. [Western Governors University]</li>
<li><a title="Chronic Infection and Inflammation: What are the Consequences on Your Health?" href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Biology/7-342Fall-2007/CourseHome/index.htm">Chronic Infection and Inflammation: What are the Consequences on Your Health?</a> In this course you can explore the new emerging field of pathogen-induced chronic diseases. [MIT]</li>
<li><a title="Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases" href="http://ocw.jhsph.edu/courses/EpiInfectiousDisease/">Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases</a>: Introduces the basic methods for infectious disease epidemiology and case studies of important disease syndromes and entities. [Johns Hopkins]</li>
<li><a title="Evolution of the Immune System" href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Biology/7-345Spring-2005/CourseHome/index.htm">Evolution of the Immune System</a>: In this course, evolutionary pathways that have led to the development of innate and adaptive immunity are analyzed. [MIT]</li>
<li><a title="Health" href="http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/health/">Health</a>: Review a wide body of articles focused on health and human populations at this resource. [YaleGlobal Online]</li>
<li><a title="Health is everywhere: unravelling the mystery of health" href="http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K203_5">Health is everywhere: unravelling the mystery of health</a>: This course covers all aspects of health and the human body. [The Open University]</li>
<li><a title="Human Reproductive Biology" href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Health-Sciences-and-Technology/HST-071Fall-2005/CourseHome/index.htm">Human Reproductive Biology</a>: This course is designed to give the student a clear understanding of the pathophysiology of reproductive systems. [MIT]</li>
<li><a title="Modern Biology" href="https://oli.web.cmu.edu/jcourse/lms/students/syllabus.do?section=ad7570f980020c6900098a91a5d18b8e">Modern Biology</a>: Get the basics on modern biology and learn about enzymes, lipids and membranes and more. [Open Learning Initiative]</li>
<li><a title="Pathophysiology of Infectious Diseases" href="http://ocw.tufts.edu/Course/6">Pathophysiology of Infectious Diseases</a>: The intent of the course is to provide a background into the clinical and pathophysiologic aspects of infectious disease of organ systems. [Tufts]</li>
<li><a title="Principles of Human Disease" href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Biology/7-27Spring-2006/CourseHome/index.htm">Principles of Human Disease</a>: This course covers current understanding of, and modern approaches to human disease. [MIT]</li>
<li><a title="The Human Body" href="http://mycourses.med.harvard.edu/ocw_rbview.asp?course=IN701.0">The Human Body</a>: Basic introductions to various bodily functions as prerequisites to histology labs. [Harvard Medical School]</li>
</ol>
<h3>Nutrition</h3>
<p>You need to feed your body correctly so that it runs smoothly. The following courses teach basics about indigestion, the vitamins and minerals you need to function, and information about nutrition and nutrition and medicine.</p>
<ol start="12">
<li><a title="Biology of Water and Health" href="http://ocw.tufts.edu/Course/55">Biology of Water and Health</a>: This interdepartmental course explores the multi-faceted ways in which water and human health are related. [Tufts]</li>
<li><a title="Critical Analysis of Popular Diets and Dietary Supplements" href="http://ocw.jhsph.edu/courses/CriticalAnalysisPopularDietsSupplements/">Critical Analysis of Popular Diets and Dietary Supplements</a>: The aim of the course is to acquire the knowledge to critically appraise a weight control diet or dietary supplement and choose the best plan for success, both in the short-term and the long run. [Johns Hopkins]</li>
<li><a title="Gastroenterology" href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Health-Sciences-and-Technology/HST-121Fall-2005/CourseHome/index.htm">Gastroenterology</a>: The most recent knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, biophysics, and bioengineering of the gastrointestinal tract and the associated pancreatic, liver and biliary tract systems is presented and discussed. [MIT]</li>
<li><a title="Introductory Nutrition" href="http://www.utexas.edu/courses/ntr311/home.html">Introductory Nutrition</a>: Introductory Nutrition is a survey course covering basic facts and principles of nutrition. [The University of Texas at Austin]</li>
<li><a title="Nutrition" href="http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/nutrition-nuc1">Nutrition</a>: Fundamentals of nutrition, digestion, metabolism and more are covered in several modules. [Western Governors University]</li>
<li><a title="Nutrition and Medicine" href="http://ocw.tufts.edu/Course/47">Nutrition and Medicine</a>: This course teaches basic nutrition principles that are relevant to other medical courses such as pathology, growth and development, and pharmacology. [Tufts]</li>
<li><a title="Nutrition: Proteins" href="http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=SK183_1">Nutrition: proteins</a>: Starting with a simple analysis of their molecular make up, the unit moves on to look at the importance of proteins and how they are digested and absorbed. [The Open University]</li>
<li><a title="Nutrition: vitamins and minerals" href="http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=SK183_2">Nutrition: vitamins and minerals</a>: Learn more about the history and content of vitamins and minerals and how they affect your body. [The Open University]</li>
<li><a title="Principles of Human Nutrition" href="http://ocw.jhsph.edu/courses/HumanNutrition/">Principles of Human Nutrition</a>: This course provides an integrated overview of the physiological requirements and functions of protein, energy, and the major vitamins and minerals that are determinants of health and diseases in human populations. [Johns Hopkins]</li>
</ol>
<h3>Fitness</h3>
<p>Keep your body in shape with activities like exercise and sports. The following courses go into these topics in depth:</p>
<ol start="21">
<li><a title="Active, healthy lifestyles" href="http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=E500_13">Active, healthy lifestyles</a>: Look at some of the common misconceptions relating to fitness and activity levels together with accepted definitions of these concepts. [The Open University]</li>
<li><a title="Archery" href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Athletics--Physical-Education-and-Recreation/PE-730Spring-2006/CourseHome/index.htm">Archery</a>: This twelve-session course is designed for the beginning or novice archer and uses recurve indoor target bows and equipment.</li>
<li><a title="Chemistry of Sports" href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Special-Programs/SP-235Spring-2007/CourseHome/index.htm">Chemistry of Sports</a>: This seminar focuses on swimming, cycling and running. [MIT]</li>
<li><a title="Fencing" href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Athletics--Physical-Education-and-Recreation/PE-740Spring-2007/CourseHome/index.htm">Fencing</a>: This course is intended to provide students with the fundamentals of fencing, including footwork, bladework, bouting and refereeing. [MIT]</li>
<li><a title="Health and Fitness" href="http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/health-and-fitness-after-11-12-2007">Health and Fitness</a>: Learn about nutrition, emotional health and physical health in several separate modules. [Western Governors University]</li>
<li><a title="Improving aerobic fitness" href="http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3767">Improving aerobic fitness</a>: Aerobic fitness is important for sports performance and health, but what sort of exercise should you be doing to develop your aerobic fitness? Find out! [The Open University]</li>
<li><a title="Introduction to Cardiovascular Fitness" href="http://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Cardiovascular_Fitness">Introduction to Cardiovascular Fitness</a>: Learn more about aerobic exercise and its correlation to cardiovascular fitness. [Wikiversity]</li>
<li><a title="PE.920 PE for ME" href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Special-Programs/SP-251Spring-2005/CourseHome/index.htm">PE.920 PE for ME</a>: Readings, discussions and experiential learning introduce various dimensions of physical intelligence which students then apply to the design of innovative exercise equipment. [MIT]</li>
<li><a title="Physical Intelligence" href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Athletics--Physical-Education-and-Recreation/PE-910January--IAP--2002/CourseHome/index.htm">Physical Intelligence</a>: Learn exercises, activities, readings and discussions designed to excavate your physical experience and that help connect body with mind. [MIT]</li>
<li><a title="Tennis" href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Athletics--Physical-Education-and-Recreation/PE-710Spring-2007/CourseHome/index.htm">Tennis</a>: The goals of this instructional course are to get you started in this wonderful sport and to give you a working knowledge of tennis. [MIT]</li>
<li><a title="Weight Training" href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Athletics--Physical-Education-and-Recreation/PE-720Spring-2006/CourseHome/index.htm">Weight Training</a>: This 12 session course is designed for the beginning or novice weight lifter, or for those who have experience lifting but lack proper instruction. [MIT]</li>
</ol>
<h3>The Environment</h3>
<p>How much does your environment affect your health? The following courses will teach you more than you might care to know&#8230;</p>
<ol start="32">
<li><a title="Chemicals in the Environment: Toxicology and Public Health" href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Biological-Engineering/20-104JSpring-2005/CourseHome/index.htm">Chemicals in the Environment: Toxicology and Public Health</a>: This course addresses the challenges of defining a relationship between exposure to environmental chemicals and human disease. [MIT]</li>
<li><a title="Environmental Health" href="http://ocw.jhsph.edu/courses/EnvironmentalHealth/">Environmental Health</a>: Examines health issues, scientific understanding of causes, and possible future approaches to control of the major environmental health problems in industrialized and developing countries. [Johns Hopkins]</li>
<li><a title="Food Production, Public Health, and the Environment" href="http://ocw.jhsph.edu/courses/nutritionalhealthfoodproductionandenvironment/">Food Production, Public Health, and the Environment</a>: This course explores the connections among diet, the current food and food animal production systems, the environment and public health, considering factors such as economics, population and equity. [Johns Hopkins]</li>
<li><a title="Health and Environment" href="http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=SK220_2">Health and Environment</a>: Learn more about the interdependence between environment and humankind. [The Open University]</li>
<li><a title="Impact on Human Health" href="http://cnx.org/content/m16736/latest/">Impact on Human Health</a>: Degraded environmental conditions can impair health. Learn more about heavy metals, doxins, pesticides and how they might affect you. [Rice University Connexions]</li>
<li><a title="Introduction to Mental Health and Disaster Preparedness" href="http://ocw.jhsph.edu/courses/IntroMentalHealthDisasterPreparedness/">Introduction to Mental Health and Disaster Preparedness</a>: This presentation introduces the topics of disaster mental health services, mental health surge capacity, and psychiatric first aid. [Johns Hopkins]</li>
<li><a title="Tropical Environmental Health" href="http://ocw.jhsph.edu/courses/TropicalEnvironmentalHealth/">Tropical Environmental Health</a>: Learn about some of the problems arising from poor facilities in many developing countries. [Johns Hopkins]</li>
</ol>
<h3>Youth</h3>
<p>Young people have specific health problems, and they&#8217;re in the learning stages of life. Help them along with some of the courses offered below (for you, not them!):</p>
<ol start="39">
<li><a title="Adolescent Health and Development" href="http://ocw.jhsph.edu/courses/AdolescentHealthDevelopment/">Adolescent Health and Development</a>: The purpose of the lectures, readings, discussion and panels of guest speakers is to explore a variety of aspects of adolescence and adolescent health. [Johns Hopkins]</li>
<li><a title="Caring: A Family Affair" href="http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3350">Caring: A Family Affair</a>: This unit makes care in the family its focus because the overwhelming majority of care, including health care, is supplied in families, much of it in private. [The Open University]</li>
<li><a title="Human Growth and Development" href="http://ocw.tufts.edu/Course/35">Human Growth and Development</a>: Directed to doctors, this course can help you to deepen your knowledge about human development from a professional perspective. [Tufts]</li>
<li><a title="Risks for STI/HIV - Opportunities for Prevention" href="http://ocw.jhsph.edu/courses/rietmeijer/">Risks for STI/HIV &#8211; Opportunities for Prevention</a>: This lecture explores the risks and prevention opportunities presented by the emergence of social networking and internet dating sites. [Johns Hopkins]</li>
<li><a title="The Impact of Physical Activity and Obesity on Academic Achievement Among Elementary Students" href="http://cnx.org/content/m14420/latest/">The Impact of Physical Activity and Obesity on Academic Achievement Among Elementary Students</a>: According to this report, the health of a child has an effect on his or her ability to learn and to achieve academically. [Rice University Connexions]</li>
<li><a title="Young people's wellbeing" href="http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=KE308_1">Young people&#8217;s wellbeing</a>: This course examines issues such as obesity, binge drinking, depression and behavioral problems. [The Open University]</li>
</ol>
<h3>The Elderly</h3>
<p>Like youth, the elderly also have specific health problems. The following courses can teach you more about how to handle your own aging and that of loved ones.</p>
<ol start="45">
<li><a title="Elderly and Activity" href="http://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Elderly_and_Activity">Elderly and Activity</a>: Learn more about how activity can affect the health of an older adult. [Wikiversity]</li>
<li><a title="Health Across the Life Span: Frameworks, Contexts, and Measurements" href="http://ocw.jhsph.edu/courses/HealthAcrossLifeSpan/">Health Across the Life Span: Frameworks, Contexts, and Measurements</a>: Learn the value of integrating multiple perspectives to understanding human health. [Johns Hopkins]</li>
<li><a title="Health Issues for Aging Populations" href="http://ocw.jhsph.edu/courses/agingpopulations/">Health Issues for Aging Populations</a>: Presents an overview on aging from different perspectives. [Johns Hopkins]</li>
<li><a title="Health Management for Older Adults" href="http://mycourses.med.harvard.edu/public/">Health Management for Older Adults</a>: Modules that address health management for the elderly. [Harvard Medical School]</li>
<li><a title="Pain Management Strategies in the Elderly" href="http://mycourses.med.harvard.edu/ocw_rbview.asp?course=CME-GERI1">Pain Management Strategies in the Elderly</a>: Three modules that address pain management for older adults. [Harvard Medical School]</li>
<li><a title="The Wisdom Years" href="http://onlinelearning.unu.edu/en/wisdom/">The Wisdom Years</a>: Through science and everyday case studies, you can discover why aging is relative to a person&#8217;s physical, mental and social capacities. [United Nations University]</li>
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		<title>The Healthy Living Guide for Web Workers: 50+ Resources</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you work with computers and the Internet or know someone who does, you may know already that online interaction can damage health. But, the upside to online interaction is that it brings the normally isolated Web worker into a somewhat &#8220;social&#8221; realm. This advantage is useful, especially when the Web worker seeks help for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you work with computers and the Internet or know someone who does, you may know already that online interaction can <a title="damage your health" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7898510.stm?lss">damage health</a>. But, the upside to online interaction is that it brings the normally isolated Web worker into a somewhat &#8220;social&#8221; realm. This advantage is useful, especially when the Web worker seeks help for various health issues.</p>
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<p>Health issues that Web workers face include addictions to various substances, emotional and physical problems, lack of exercise, eating disorders, and stress. The following 50+ resources provide information about these issues and more.</p>
<p>The following resources are categorized and alphabetized. This methodology shows that we do not favor one resource over another.</p>
<h3>Addictions</h3>
<p>These resources explain addiction in its various forms and treats addiction as a disease:</p>
<ol>
<li><a title="Addictions.org" href="http://www.addictions.org/">Addictions.org</a>: The topics covered on this site include; drug and alcohol addiction, overeating, gambling, codependency, support groups, and much more.</li>
<li><a title="Alcohol &amp; Drug Resource Center" href="http://www.addict-help.com/">Alcohol &amp; Drug Resource Center</a>: An independent resource for alcohol and drug resources, including rehab listings by state.</li>
<li><a title="Alcoholics Anonymous" href="http://www.aa.org/?Media=PlayFlash">Alcoholics Anonymous</a>: The recovery program upon which many other addiction recovery programs are based.</li>
<li><a title="No Porn" href="http://www.no-porn.com/">No-Porn.com</a>: Break the pornography habit here.</li>
<li><a title="Science Daily Addiction News" href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/addiction/">Science Daily Addiction News</a> : No-nonsense news about addictions and addictive behaviors.</li>
<li><a title="Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous" href="http://www.slaafws.org/">Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous</a>: This site offers help to anyone who has sex addiction or love addiction or both and who wants to do something about it.</li>
<li><a title="Smoke Free" href="http://www.smokefree.gov/">Smokefree.gov</a>: This Web site was created by the Tobacco Control Research Branch of the National Cancer Institute with the intent to help you or someone you care about quit smoking.</li>
<li><a title="Stop Smoking Foundation" href="http://www.stopsmoking.net/">Stop Smoking Foundation</a>: This site is run by a privately funded group of former smokers who are dedicated to providing the best free information and support to help you stop smoking.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Emotional Issues</h3>
<p>The following resources touch on every possible emotional issue imaginable:</p>
<ol start="9">
<li><a title="American Psychological Association" href="http://www.apa.org/">American Psychological Association</a>: The mission of the APA is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people&#8217;s lives.</li>
<li><a title="Emotional Health Anonymous" href="http://home.flash.net/~sgveha/">Emotional Health Anonymous</a>: This self-help site is for people who suffer from emotional problems not related to substance abuse.</li>
<li><a title="National Alliance on Mental Illness" href="http://www.nami.org/Hometemplate.cfm">National Alliance on Mental Illness</a>: NAMI is the nation&#8217;s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families.</li>
<li><a title="National Institute of Mental Health" href="http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml">National Institute of Mental Health</a>: NIMH is the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health.</li>
<li><a title="Obsessive Compulsive Foundation" href="http://www.ocfoundation.org/">Obsessive Compulsive Foundation</a>: This is an international organization that serves those who are affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and other related neurobiological Spectrum Disorders.</li>
<li><a title="PsychCentral" href="http://psychcentral.com/">PsychCentral</a>: The largest and oldest (13 years) independent mental health social network created and run by mental health professionals.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Fitness</h3>
<p>What better way for a Web worker to get fit than to use an online resource? These tools could help make any Web worker more fit:</p>
<ol start="15">
<li><a title="Fitlink" href="http://www.fitlink.com/">Fitlink</a>: An online fitness community with tools to get you in shape.</li>
<li><a title="Fitness.com" href="http://www.fitness.com/">Fitness.com</a>: Fitness.com&#8217;s mission is to provide the world with healthy fitness tips and information, 100-percent free.</li>
<li><a title="Gimme20" href="http://www.gimme20.com/">Gimme20</a>: Reach your health and fitness goals with online personal trainers, tools and information all within a supportive, online community.</li>
<li><a title="Gyminee" href="http://www.gyminee.com/public/indexb">Gyminee</a>: Join for free, track workouts, monitor diet, meet new friends and reach your goals.</li>
<li><a title="iStats" href="http://istats.com.au/">iStats</a>: Stay motived with your fitness program by viewing your progress and sharing with others.</li>
<li><a title="PeerTrainer" href="http://www.peertrainer.com/">PeerTrainer</a>: Buddy up and slim down when you use this site. Also has diet and health information.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Nutrition</h3>
<p>Put away the chips and sodas and pick up an apple and some water&#8230;the following resources provide all the hows and whys for nutrition:</p>
<ol start="21">
<li><a title="American Dietetic Association" href="http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/index.html">American Dietetic Association</a>: The ADA is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, committed to improving the nation&#8217;s health.</li>
<li><a title="Dr. Weil" href="http://www.drweil.com/">Dr. Weil</a>: A free online consumer resource for healthy living based on an integrative medicine philosophy. The focus is on nutrition.</li>
<li><a title="Finding Balance" href="http://www.findingbalance.com/">FINDINGBalance</a>: FINDINGbalance is a faith-based non-profit health and wellness organization with an emphasis on eating and body image issues.</li>
<li><a title="National Eating Disorders Association" href="http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/">National Eating Disorders Association</a> : Dedicated to providing education, resources and support to those affected by eating disorders.</li>
<li><a title="Nutrition.gov" href="http://www.nutrition.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=11&amp;tax_level=1">Nutrition.gov</a>: This site provides easy access to the best food and nutrition information from across the federal government.</li>
<li><a title="Overeaters Anonymous" href="https://www.oa.org/">Overeaters Anonymous</a>: OA is not just about weight loss, gain or maintenance or obesity or diets. It also addresses physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.</li>
<li><a title="Something Fishy" href="http://www.something-fishy.org/">Something Fishy</a>: Thirteen years on the Web as one of the best sites with information about eating disorders, buoyed by constructive support for users.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Physical Health</h3>
<p>The following resources offer information about physical health and safety issues:</p>
<ol start="28">
<li><a title="Medline Plus" href="http://medlineplus.gov/">MedlinePlus</a>: MedlinePlus is a goldmine of good health information from the world&#8217;s largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine.</li>
<li><a title="MedicineNet" href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedicineNet</a>: Nationally recognized, doctor-produced network of over 70 U.S. Board Certified Physicians who offer trusted online physical health and medical information.</li>
<li><a title="OSHA Ergonomics" href="http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/index.html">OSHA Ergonomics</a>: Safety and Health ergonomics in the workplace, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety &amp; Health Administration (OSHA).</li>
<li><a title="Revolution Health" href="http://www.revolutionhealth.com/">Revolution Health</a>: By putting individuals at the center of their own physical healthcare, Revolution Health allows them to make informed choices.</li>
<li><a title="Wrong Diagnosis" href="http://wrongdiagnosis.com/index.html">Wrong Diagnosis</a>: The objective of the site is to encourage consumers to be informed and interested in managing their health.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Specifics</h3>
<p>Bad nutrition, lack of exercise, addictions and stress can lead to catastrophic physical problems. Learn more below:</p>
<ol start="33">
<li><a title="American Cancer Society" href="http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp">American Cancer Society</a>: Cancer can debilitate entire families both emotionally and physically. Find resources for support and information here.</li>
<li><a title="American Diabetes Association" href="http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp">American Diabetes Association</a>: The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes.</li>
<li><a title="American Heart Association" href="http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000">American Heart Association</a>: The premier resource for heart disease information and resources.</li>
<li><a title="National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke" href="http://www.ninds.nih.gov/">National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke</a>: Strokes are a real problem, but so is carpal tunnel syndrome. This site covers both issues and more neurological disorders.</li>
<li><a title="Spine Health" href="http://www.spine-health.com/">Spine Health</a>: A full range of doctor-written, doctor-reviewed articles on back pain, neck pain, and chronic pain, forums, doctor directory, videos and more.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Stress</h3>
<p>Relax, or at least learn how to relax from the following tools:</p>
<ol start="38">
<li><a title="Social Anxiety Support" href="http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/">Social Anxiety Support</a>: SAS is a great resource for individuals who experience anxiety in face-to-face interactions.</li>
<li><a title="Stress at Work" href="http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/stress/">Stress at Work</a>: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) provides a comprehensive yet concise list of tools about work-related stress and relief from that stress.</li>
<li><a title="Work-related Stress" href="http://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/">Work-Related Stress</a>: Health &amp; Safety Executive (HSE) offers resources for the worker who seeks to reduce stress at work.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>It&#8217;s much easier to make life-altering changes with support. Find it here:</p>
<ol start="41">
<li><a title="Daily Strength" href="http://dailystrength.org/">Daily Strength</a>: This site represents t<font color="blue"><font color="black">he largest, most comprehensive health network of people sharing advice, treatment experiences, and support.</font></font><a href="http://dailystrength.org/"></a></li>
<li><a title="Limeade" href="https://limeade.com/SecureLogin.aspx">Limeade</a>: Do you want to get in shape? Lose weight? Stop smoking? Try it all here and more in a social and interactive site for the entire business or for your family.</li>
<li><a title="Twit2Fit" href="http://twit2fit.ning.com/">Twit2Fit</a>: Members of this Twitter group support and encourage each other in all facts of health &#8211; physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Wholistic Resources</h3>
<p>These resources cover it all, from mental to emotional to physical health problems and solutions:</p>
<ol start="44">
<li><a title="Everyday Health" href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/">Everyday Health</a>: In just four years, the Everyday Health network has established itself as a leader in online consumer all-around health information.</li>
<li><a title="Family Doctor" href="http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home.html">Family Doctor</a>: Look for symptoms, find a doctor, cope with a wide variety of conditions &#8211; one which may affect the other. Deep resource for mental, emotional and physical health.</li>
<li><a title="HealthWorld" href="http://www.healthy.net/index.asp">HealthWorld</a>: &#8220;Health is a consummation of a love affair of all the organs of the body.&#8221; Plato had it right, and this site can help you get there through information about total health management.</li>
<li><a title="Helpguide" href="http://www.helpguide.org/">Helpguide</a>: Helpguide&#8217;s mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge to understand, prevent, and resolve a wide range of health challenges.</li>
<li><a title="Human resouces" href="http://humanresources.about.com/">Human Resources</a>: Susan M. Heathfield brings a comprehensive guide to users that deals with emotional, physical, mental and cognitive issues in the workplace.</li>
<li><a title="Mayo Clinic" href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/">Mayo Clinic</a>: Launched in 1995 and now visited by millions of people a month, this trusted award-winning consumer Web site offers health information and self-improvement and disease management tools to empower people to manage their health.</li>
<li><a title="National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine" href="http://nccam.nih.gov/">National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine</a> : NCCAM is the Federal Government&#8217;s lead agency for scientific research on diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products.</li>
<li><a title="Revolution Health" href="http://www.revolutionhealth.com/">Revolution Health</a> : This is a free, comprehensive health and medical information site that covers every topic imaginable.</li>
<li><a title="Trusted MD" href="http://trusted.md/">Trusted MD</a>: This network is dedicated to providing online information services for the benefit of healthcare consumers and professionals, and many posts are work-related.</li>
<li><a title="WebMD" href="http://www.webmd.com/">WebMD</a>: WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing health, and support to those who seek information. Look for information and tools to cope with physical, emotional and mental health issues.</li>
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