Alternative & Complementary Medicine

National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Evaluates studies on various supplements, vitamins and non-traditional therapies for the entire range of human disorders into layman's language.  Can find health information and clinical trials.  Sponsored by the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

Herbal Products & Supplements - What You Should Know 
 Sponsored by American Academy of Family Physicians.

MedlinePlus - Drugs, Supplements & Herbals 
 Prescription and over-the-counter medications and herbal supplements.

Sample Books Available in the Family Health Library at Children's

  • “Balanced Healing” by Larry Altshuler; Harbor Press, 2004
  • “Healthy Child, Whole Child: Integrating the Best of Convetional & Alternative Medicine to Keep Your Kids Healthy” by Stuart Ditchek; HarperCollins, 2001.
  • “Kids, Herbs, Health”  by Linda B. White; Interweave Press, 1998
  • 'Stress Can Really Get on Your Nerves!" by Trevor Romain; Free Spirit, 2000 (for older elementary and teens)
  • “Teaching Meditation to Children”   by David Fontana;  Element, 1997

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