General Holistic Medicine Blogs

If you are looking for more information on general holistic practices, here are some helpful blogs that can rovide you with an overview:

1. About.com: Alternative Medicine provides a look at complementary medicine, including holistic practices.
2. Alternative Medicine Zone offers overviews of different holistic medicine practices, and focuses on how you can be treated as whole person, rather than just your physical symptoms.
3. Holistic Medicine Blog has posts on different types of holistic healing, as well as helpful hints for using holistic practices in your own life.
4. Natural Holistic Health Blog gives the reader special hints on how to best use holistic remedies and practice to help improve one’s health.
5. Phoenix Holistic Health Center has a blog devoted to helping readers understand the basics of holistic healing and overall health.
6. Alternative Medicine — The Blog devotes itself to answering questions about alternative medicine, including holistic healing practices.
7. The Times Untion Blog 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.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

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.

8. Chinese Herb Blog provides information about herbs commonly used in TCM, and how you can make use of them in holistic healing.
9. Chinese Medicine News offers recent findings about the effectiveness of TCM in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. News and information about using Traditional Chinese Medicine in healing.
10. Traditional Chinese Medicine Discussion 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.
11. Chinese Medicine Notes 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.
12. Traditional Chinese Medicine 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.
13. TCM Directory 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.

Ayurveda

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.

14. AnmolMehta.com offers a blog that focuses mainly on meditation and yoga as ways to promote healing and overall wellness.
15. Yoga Blog focuses on yoga as it is used in Ayurvedic medicine, and how it can be used in your own life to ease certain ailments.
16. Ayurveda for Daily Life provides information on how you can use ayurveda has a holistic practice in your life every day.
17. Ayurveda and Yoga Blog devotes itself to helping you learn how Ayurveda (including regular yoga practice) can help you overcome ailments and improve your health.
18. Dr. Eddy Clinic and Ayurveda School offers information on the body, answers to Ayurveda questions and more about this holistic practice.
19. AyurvedaDosha.com provides helpful information on home remedies, Ayurveda, and different aspects of holistic healing.

Chiropractic

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.

20. Chiropractic Blogs brings a number of posts from different chiropractic sources to one blog, helping you find some great posts from around the Web.
21. Back To Action Chiropractic Blog 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.
22. Performance Chiropractic Blog offers news and information on chiropractic, and how it can help in daily life.
23. The Chiropractor List Blog 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.
24. Spine Health features a very helpful chiropractic health center that focuses on how chiropractic treatment can be beneficial.
25. Dr. Riggs Chiropractic Blog is written by a chiropractor sharing information on treatments, and how chiropractic might be able to help a number of conditions.

Herbalism

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’s health.

26. Hamida the Herbalist offers insight into the ways that herbs can help heal you, and keep you generally healthy.
27. The Essential Herbal Blog provides information on using herbs for healing, and for using them as a natural part of a healthy lifestyle.
28. Possum Creek Herb Farm Blog has information on the uses of herbs, as well as helpful hints on growing your own herbs for a variety of uses, including medicinal.
29. Herbal Reflections shares the thoughts of a medical herbalist hoping to help others heal and live healthy.
30. AltNature.com 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.
31. Natural Remedies 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.
32. Medicinal Herbs provides an overview of different herbs used for healing, and how they are properly applied.

Naturopathy

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.

33. Alchemille’s Secret Garden is devoted to teaching others about living a more natural life, and finding healing in natural processes.
34. Traditional Naturopath offers information on combining natural processes and remedies found in nature with holistically treating the body’s ailments.
35. Discovering Naturopathy follows a student on the journey to becoming certified as a Naturopathic Doctor in Canada.
36. New York Naturopathic Blog looks at natural remedies for common afflictions, as well as holistic practices for general health.
37. Dr. Tori Hudson, N.D. is written by a Naturopathic Doctor who offers insight into holistic medicine and natural healing.
38. Naturopathic Medicine 365 provides insight into how you can take advantage of naturapathic healing.

Homeopathy

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.

39. Homeopathy and Homeopathic Medicine Blog looks at holistic medicine from a homeopath’s point of view, offering news and information on the uses of homeopathic medicine.
40. Homeopathy News Source offers new and information about homeopathy and other holistic medicine practices.
41. Homeopathy Works is devoted to showing how homeopathy can be used practically as part of a holistic health regimen.
42. Homeopathy, Nature’s Cure offers homeopathic remedies and information on natural cures for ailments.
43. The Homeopathic Pregnancy Blog focuses on helping women use homeopathic medicine and other holistic approaches to having their babies.
44. The Happy Dog Blog devotes itself to helping dog owners learn to use homeopathy to make their dogs’ lives better. Holistic medicine isn’t just for humans!

Other Blog Posts Related to Holistic Medicine

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:

45. Skin Care Blog offers a book review of Vanity Calamity, a publication about how acupuncture can help you age more gracefully.
46. Nutrition Help provides a look at Ayurvedic medicine and its global reach.
47. Holistic Online has a look at different techniques used by chiropractors to help manipulate the muskuloskeletal system.
48. Esoteric Coffeehouse has a look at the 7 main principles of homeopathy, and how they can be applied in your life.
49. The Essentia Blog provides a look at medicinal herbs that can help increase your wellbeing.
50. Associated Content offers ways to save money on your holistic medicine treatments.

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.

Causes of CTS

1. When the carpal tunnel is swollen 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.
2. Many individuals who are prone to CTS are those with a congenital predisposition to a smaller carpal tunnel in the wrist area where the median nerve is located.
3. Some physical conditions can cause CTS such as obesity, pregnancy, hypothyriodism, arthritis, wrist fracture and diabetes.
4. It is thought that people with thin wrists also are prone to CTS.
5. People who experience pain and difficulties from this decreased carpal tunnel syndrome include assembly line workers or people who perform repetitive tasks (like typing).
6. Some rare diseases such as multiple myeloma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma can cause deposition of abnormal substances in and around the carpal tunnel, leading to nerve irritation or damage.
7. Hobbies such as gardening, needlework, golfing and canoeing can sometimes bring on the symptoms.
8. Addictions, such as smoking and alcoholism also can lead to CTS.
9. Women are three times more likely to have carpal tunnel syndrome than men.

CTS Symptoms

10. Some early symptoms 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.
11. Other symptoms include pain, or an "electric shock" feeling that radiates from your wrist up to your shoulder or down into your palm or fingers.
12. You may also experience weakness in hand strength and a tendency to drop objects or to be unable to open jar or bottle lids.
13. Many times, this pain or numbness may occur during sleep, causing the CTS victim to awake frequently during the night.

CTS Treatment

14. If you leave the condition untreated, never and muscle damage may occur.
15. Tapping over the median nerve at the wrist may cause pain to shoot from the wrist to the hand. This is called the Tinel'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's test. These tests, however, may be insignificant to CTS.
16. Initial treatment usually involves resting the affected hand and wrist for at least two weeks to avoid activities that caused the pain.
17. Sometimes, the wrist may be immobilized in a neutral wrist splint to avoid further damage.
18. Your doctor may prescribe nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, ibuprofen or other pain relievers or anti-inflammatory medicine such as prednisone (mouth) or lidocaine (injected into the wrist).
19. Since the median nerve impingement is often caused by soft tissue swelling and inflammation in the carpal tunnel, acupuncture is a treatment option to consider, especially for the those in the early stages of CTS.
20. Recurrence of carpal tunnel syndrome following initial treatment is rare, as the majority of patients recover completely.
21. Surgery may be recommended for severe CTS cases or where nerve or muscle damage is irreparable.

CTS Prevention

22. Evaluate your daily routine to discover how you might develop CTS. Avoid any repetitive tasks by varying tasks or by taking frequent breaks.
23. During these breaks, you can perform stretching exercises.
24. Wear splints — especially at night or while typing — to help keep your wrist straight, and use correct posture and wrist position.
25. Wearing fingerless gloves can help keep your hands warm and flexible, which also helps to avoid carpel tunnel syndrome.

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.

The Body

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:

1. Anatomy and Physiology: Extensive course in everything from nervous systems to anatomical features. [Western Governors University]
2. Chronic Infection and Inflammation: What are the Consequences on Your Health? In this course you can explore the new emerging field of pathogen-induced chronic diseases. [MIT]
3. Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases: Introduces the basic methods for infectious disease epidemiology and case studies of important disease syndromes and entities. [Johns Hopkins]
4. Evolution of the Immune System: In this course, evolutionary pathways that have led to the development of innate and adaptive immunity are analyzed. [MIT]
5. Health: Review a wide body of articles focused on health and human populations at this resource. [YaleGlobal Online]
6. Health is everywhere: unravelling the mystery of health: This course covers all aspects of health and the human body. [The Open University]
7. Human Reproductive Biology: This course is designed to give the student a clear understanding of the pathophysiology of reproductive systems. [MIT]
8. Modern Biology: Get the basics on modern biology and learn about enzymes, lipids and membranes and more. [Open Learning Initiative]
9. Pathophysiology of Infectious Diseases: The intent of the course is to provide a background into the clinical and pathophysiologic aspects of infectious disease of organ systems. [Tufts]
10. Principles of Human Disease: This course covers current understanding of, and modern approaches to human disease. [MIT]
11. The Human Body: Basic introductions to various bodily functions as prerequisites to histology labs. [Harvard Medical School]

Nutrition

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.

12. Biology of Water and Health: This interdepartmental course explores the multi-faceted ways in which water and human health are related. [Tufts]
13. Critical Analysis of Popular Diets and Dietary Supplements: 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]
14. Gastroenterology: 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]
15. Introductory Nutrition: Introductory Nutrition is a survey course covering basic facts and principles of nutrition. [The University of Texas at Austin]
16. Nutrition: Fundamentals of nutrition, digestion, metabolism and more are covered in several modules. [Western Governors University]
17. Nutrition and Medicine: This course teaches basic nutrition principles that are relevant to other medical courses such as pathology, growth and development, and pharmacology. [Tufts]
18. Nutrition: proteins: 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]
19. Nutrition: vitamins and minerals: Learn more about the history and content of vitamins and minerals and how they affect your body. [The Open University]
20. Principles of Human Nutrition: 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]

Fitness

Keep your body in shape with activities like exercise and sports. The following courses go into these topics in depth:

21. Active, healthy lifestyles: Look at some of the common misconceptions relating to fitness and activity levels together with accepted definitions of these concepts. [The Open University]
22. Archery: This twelve-session course is designed for the beginning or novice archer and uses recurve indoor target bows and equipment.
23. Chemistry of Sports: This seminar focuses on swimming, cycling and running. [MIT]
24. Fencing: This course is intended to provide students with the fundamentals of fencing, including footwork, bladework, bouting and refereeing. [MIT]
25. Health and Fitness: Learn about nutrition, emotional health and physical health in several separate modules. [Western Governors University]
26. Improving aerobic fitness: 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]
27. Introduction to Cardiovascular Fitness: Learn more about aerobic exercise and its correlation to cardiovascular fitness. [Wikiversity]
28. PE.920 PE for ME: Readings, discussions and experiential learning introduce various dimensions of physical intelligence which students then apply to the design of innovative exercise equipment. [MIT]
29. Physical Intelligence: Learn exercises, activities, readings and discussions designed to excavate your physical experience and that help connect body with mind. [MIT]
30. Tennis: 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]
31. Weight Training: 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]

The Environment

How much does your environment affect your health? The following courses will teach you more than you might care to know…

32. Chemicals in the Environment: Toxicology and Public Health: This course addresses the challenges of defining a relationship between exposure to environmental chemicals and human disease. [MIT]
33. Environmental Health: 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]
34. Food Production, Public Health, and the Environment: 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]
35. Health and Environment: Learn more about the interdependence between environment and humankind. [The Open University]
36. Impact on Human Health: Degraded environmental conditions can impair health. Learn more about heavy metals, doxins, pesticides and how they might affect you. [Rice University Connexions]
37. Introduction to Mental Health and Disaster Preparedness: This presentation introduces the topics of disaster mental health services, mental health surge capacity, and psychiatric first aid. [Johns Hopkins]
38. Tropical Environmental Health: Learn about some of the problems arising from poor facilities in many developing countries. [Johns Hopkins]

Youth

Young people have specific health problems, and they’re in the learning stages of life. Help them along with some of the courses offered below (for you, not them!):

39. Adolescent Health and Development: 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]
40. Caring: A Family Affair: 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]
41. Human Growth and Development: Directed to doctors, this course can help you to deepen your knowledge about human development from a professional perspective. [Tufts]
42. Risks for STI/HIV – Opportunities for Prevention: This lecture explores the risks and prevention opportunities presented by the emergence of social networking and internet dating sites. [Johns Hopkins]
43. The Impact of Physical Activity and Obesity on Academic Achievement Among Elementary Students: 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]
44. Young people’s wellbeing: This course examines issues such as obesity, binge drinking, depression and behavioral problems. [The Open University]

The Elderly

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.

45. Elderly and Activity: Learn more about how activity can affect the health of an older adult. [Wikiversity]
46. Health Across the Life Span: Frameworks, Contexts, and Measurements: Learn the value of integrating multiple perspectives to understanding human health. [Johns Hopkins]
47. Health Issues for Aging Populations: Presents an overview on aging from different perspectives. [Johns Hopkins]
48. Health Management for Older Adults: Modules that address health management for the elderly. [Harvard Medical School]
49. Pain Management Strategies in the Elderly: Three modules that address pain management for older adults. [Harvard Medical School]
50. The Wisdom Years: Through science and everyday case studies, you can discover why aging is relative to a person’s physical, mental and social capacities. [United Nations University]

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.

The following resources are categorized and alphabetized. This methodology shows that we do not favor one resource over another.

Addictions

These resources explain addiction in its various forms and treats addiction as a disease:

1. Addictions.org: The topics covered on this site include; drug and alcohol addiction, overeating, gambling, codependency, support groups, and much more.
2. Alcohol & Drug Resource Center: An independent resource for alcohol and drug resources, including rehab listings by state.
3. Alcoholics Anonymous: The recovery program upon which many other addiction recovery programs are based.
4. No-Porn.com: Break the pornography habit here.
5. Science Daily Addiction News : No-nonsense news about addictions and addictive behaviors.
6. Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous: This site offers help to anyone who has sex addiction or love addiction or both and who wants to do something about it.
7. Smokefree.gov: 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.
8. Stop Smoking Foundation: 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.

Emotional Issues

The following resources touch on every possible emotional issue imaginable:

9. American Psychological Association: The mission of the APA is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives.
10. Emotional Health Anonymous: This self-help site is for people who suffer from emotional problems not related to substance abuse.
11. National Alliance on Mental Illness: NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families.
12. National Institute of Mental Health: 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.
13. Obsessive Compulsive Foundation: This is an international organization that serves those who are affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and other related neurobiological Spectrum Disorders.
14. PsychCentral: The largest and oldest (13 years) independent mental health social network created and run by mental health professionals.

Fitness

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:

15. Fitlink: An online fitness community with tools to get you in shape.
16. Fitness.com: Fitness.com’s mission is to provide the world with healthy fitness tips and information, 100-percent free.
17. Gimme20: Reach your health and fitness goals with online personal trainers, tools and information all within a supportive, online community.
18. Gyminee: Join for free, track workouts, monitor diet, meet new friends and reach your goals.
19. iStats: Stay motived with your fitness program by viewing your progress and sharing with others.
20. PeerTrainer: Buddy up and slim down when you use this site. Also has diet and health information.

Nutrition

Put away the chips and sodas and pick up an apple and some water…the following resources provide all the hows and whys for nutrition:

21. American Dietetic Association: The ADA is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, committed to improving the nation’s health.
22. Dr. Weil: A free online consumer resource for healthy living based on an integrative medicine philosophy. The focus is on nutrition.
23. FINDINGBalance: FINDINGbalance is a faith-based non-profit health and wellness organization with an emphasis on eating and body image issues.
24. National Eating Disorders Association : Dedicated to providing education, resources and support to those affected by eating disorders.
25. Nutrition.gov: This site provides easy access to the best food and nutrition information from across the federal government.
26. Overeaters Anonymous: OA is not just about weight loss, gain or maintenance or obesity or diets. It also addresses physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
27. Something Fishy: Thirteen years on the Web as one of the best sites with information about eating disorders, buoyed by constructive support for users.

Physical Health

The following resources offer information about physical health and safety issues:

28. MedlinePlus: MedlinePlus is a goldmine of good health information from the world’s largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine.
29. MedicineNet: Nationally recognized, doctor-produced network of over 70 U.S. Board Certified Physicians who offer trusted online physical health and medical information.
30. OSHA Ergonomics: Safety and Health ergonomics in the workplace, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
31. Revolution Health: By putting individuals at the center of their own physical healthcare, Revolution Health allows them to make informed choices.
32. Wrong Diagnosis: The objective of the site is to encourage consumers to be informed and interested in managing their health.

Specifics

Bad nutrition, lack of exercise, addictions and stress can lead to catastrophic physical problems. Learn more below:

33. American Cancer Society: Cancer can debilitate entire families both emotionally and physically. Find resources for support and information here.
34. American Diabetes Association: The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes.
35. American Heart Association: The premier resource for heart disease information and resources.
36. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Strokes are a real problem, but so is carpal tunnel syndrome. This site covers both issues and more neurological disorders.
37. Spine Health: A full range of doctor-written, doctor-reviewed articles on back pain, neck pain, and chronic pain, forums, doctor directory, videos and more.

Stress

Relax, or at least learn how to relax from the following tools:

38. Social Anxiety Support: SAS is a great resource for individuals who experience anxiety in face-to-face interactions.
39. Stress at Work: 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.
40. Work-Related Stress: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) offers resources for the worker who seeks to reduce stress at work.

Support

It’s much easier to make life-altering changes with support. Find it here:

41. Daily Strength: This site represents the largest, most comprehensive health network of people sharing advice, treatment experiences, and support.
42. Limeade: 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.
43. Twit2Fit: Members of this Twitter group support and encourage each other in all facts of health – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.

Wholistic Resources

These resources cover it all, from mental to emotional to physical health problems and solutions:

44. Everyday Health: In just four years, the Everyday Health network has established itself as a leader in online consumer all-around health information.
45. Family Doctor: Look for symptoms, find a doctor, cope with a wide variety of conditions – one which may affect the other. Deep resource for mental, emotional and physical health.
46. HealthWorld: “Health is a consummation of a love affair of all the organs of the body.” Plato had it right, and this site can help you get there through information about total health management.
47. Helpguide: Helpguide’s mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge to understand, prevent, and resolve a wide range of health challenges.
48. Human Resources: Susan M. Heathfield brings a comprehensive guide to users that deals with emotional, physical, mental and cognitive issues in the workplace.
49. Mayo Clinic: 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.
50. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine : NCCAM is the Federal Government’s lead agency for scientific research on diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products.
51. Revolution Health : This is a free, comprehensive health and medical information site that covers every topic imaginable.
52. Trusted MD: This network is dedicated to providing online information services for the benefit of healthcare consumers and professionals, and many posts are work-related.
53. WebMD: 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.

Decide on a program of study

For those who are in nursing, one should be looking at advancing a career, finding job opportunities that are challenging, and being able to cope during emergency situations. An LPN should look into an LPN to RN program, while an RN should be looking into master degree programs. Programs and their requirements are listed on most schools web sites. Sometimes a person will have to call the school and request a list of courses and programs offered. This will give them a better idea of what is available.

Speak with an admissions counselor

After choosing a program, call the school and ask to speak with an admissions counselor. They are there to help answer any questions a person might have about a program and whether he/she is the right candidate for the program. Ask as many questions as possible so that there are no surprises later on. If a person has never taken an online class before, ask questions about what it is like and what a person should expect.

Manage your time effectively

An online nursing continuing education program will last at least a year. Be sure to have the time needed to complete assignments and take tests. Many people who do not know how to mange their time correctly may end up not finishing an online degree program. While the adjustment may be a little frightening at first, a person should be able to move their work schedule around enough to compensate study time as well as one’s work schedule.

Seize the day

The final tip is to study and learn as much from an online nursing continuing education program as one can. This will lead to other job opportunities and will hopefully land a person the job of their dreams. An advanced degree will help a person feel more confident and they will succeed in their chosen career. Having choices is worth getting an advanced degree in nursing.

Degrees offered

There are not many schools online that offer the level of education that it takes to accomplish the MSN degree online. The University of Phoenix offers several areas of specifically in getting your MSN.

• Master of Science in Nursing, general.
• Master of Science in Nursing, Health Care Education
• Master of Science in Nursing, Integrative Health
• Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Business Administration, Health Care Management
• Master of Science in Nursing, MHA

If you are interested in pursuing any of these career paths, there is no doubt that the University of Phoenix may be the right option for you to do just that.

How it works

While pursuing your MSN degree online, you will be able to take virtual courses that are designed to allow you to communicate not only to your teacher but to other students as well. You can debate with them; you can learn about their thoughts; and you can better your leadership and teamwork skills in this manner. Additionally, you can also further your education by using local campuses in combination with your virtual learning.

An online BSN from Kaplan University will take about two years if a person decides to enroll in the program full-time. There are many advantages to enrolling in an online program like Kaplan’s. Programs at Kaplan University are taught by qualified health professionals who will guide students through the program with interesting subjects and materials to study. When a student needs help, they can contact their instructor for further guidance. Students have the ability to learn from home, but still have the ability to contact someone in case they have a question. After receiving a BSN, a nurse can either find a full-time nursing position or stay in school and earn a master in nursing. Kaplan offers these programs online also. There are many ways a person can better themselves through online programs at Kaplan University.

There are a few requirements that a person must pass in order to earn their BSN online from Kaplan University. A nurse must have an AA in nursing before pursuing a BSN. This is a two year degree. A nurse must also be able to complete all assignments given. Even though this program is online, there will still be assignments the student will have to turn in. If a nurse cannot fit this into their schedule, perhaps they should wait until they have more time. After earning a BSN, a nurse will be able to choose from more jobs and be able to qualify for a higher salary. This can lead to other job opportunities later on. Having a degree in nursing will make a person more valuable. Since the nursing industry is in need of more nurses with a BSN, nurses should not have any problems finding jobs that they find challenging. Many nurses who have a BSN find jobs they like and make solid careers for themselves.

Talking with an admissions counselor can oftentimes help a student decide which classes to take. The counselor will tell the student which classes are the most popular and which ones will be right for their area of nursing. Choosing an online nursing course when a student does not know which area of nursing they want to go into can be tricky, but sometimes talking with someone else can help to narrow down the options. If a person is leaning toward a particular area, a counselor can assist in pointing the student in the right direction. If after talking with a counselor and still not having made up one’s mind about classes, a student should take their required classes and choose a class or two that sound interesting. This may end up being the area of nursing they are the most interested in since they liked the course being offered.

Choosing an online nursing course may be stressful at first, but as the semesters go by, a student will realize what they are most interested in and will choose course that reflect their interests. This is when classes are the most enjoyable. The student will get to decide what to study along with classes that are recommended. When a student is happy studying, they will score higher in the class and retain more information. This will make choosing future classes easier. For those who are returning to school, choosing courses should be easier since there are fewer to choose from as advanced programs are more focused and specific. A student returning to school will not have to worry about taking basic classes as they have already been taken. Students will choose tracks instead of courses many times. This means that the courses have already been chosen.

Other nurses, who do not want to teach, but have the ability to lead others, will look into managerial tracks offered by the University of Phoenix. Other programs such as Kaplan, Indiana State, and others offer similar programs. Finding the right online nursing master program will mean looking into specific classes that are offered online. They can be found by going to the school’s web site. Choosing the right program depends on what a person is looking for, the admission requirements, and how long the program will take to compete. Nurses will have to look into the amount of time they will have to devote to a program before enrolling in one.

The best online nursing master program is one that will teach nurses advanced techniques, procedures, and methods. It will prepare them for new challenges and hopefully will get them jobs they want and jobs they can perform. All jobs can be stressful, but when a person is properly trained, they should be able to handle most problems that come their way. The best online nursing master program is one that will address these problems and offer helpful advice and modes of action that a nurse can take to diffuse most situations. The University of Phoenix can offer such guidance with challenging coursework and interesting scenarios to prepare people for their new jobs. After a person gets their master degree from a school like the University of Phoenix, they can begin to look for jobs that are of interest.

These schools offer an extensive program for those who are going back to school to earn their master degree in nursing. Deciding on an online college for nursing when earning a master degree can be difficult only because of the many schools that are offering programs. The University of Phoenix and Indiana State offer master degree programs that have many tracks to choose from. This can narrow down what a person wants to study and only focuses on the skills needed to perform in an administration or teaching role. RN and LPN degree programs are similar, but not as many tracks are offered.

At schools like Kaplan, a person can expect personalized service and counselors that can give valuable advice and answer questions when students have them. An online college for nursing should not only be a program where people learn from home, but also a program that caters to students and their needs. Just because a person is learning from home does not mean that they should not be able to talk with instructors and counselors whenever they need to. Instructors can be reached via email or by telephone. Being able to call someone when a person has a problem or is unclear about an assignment can help a person from becoming frustrated.

Online programs have come a long way from the way they were ten years ago. More sophisticated, these programs now treat online students as if they were in the classroom. Assignments are given with specific due dates which give people a time frame in which to complete them. A student can have discussions with instructors. At universities like the University of Phoenix, Kaplan University, Vanderbilt University, and Indiana State University, a student can expect to be treated with respect, learn new skills, and improve their lives with an advanced degree in nursing that will help in many ways.