RESOURCES

Insight Meditation Center - This organization offers many online links to talks and meditations
that are free to use. They also offer a free 5 week online meditation course. It is always good to
have instruction from many sources to find what works for you.
http://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/
The American Botanical Council - offers comprehensive information on herbal
remedies/medicine to help people make informed decisions about adding herbs to their healthy
lifestyle. They also offer a 2 year online & onsite herbal medicine course.
http://abc.herbalgram.org/site/PageServer
The Mayo Clinic - A good source for anyone looking for information on medical conditions and
current treatments. There is also great information on drugs and supplements.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/

Schlenker, E., & Roth, S. (2011). Williams' essentials of nutrition & diet therapy (10th ed.).
St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier Mosby.
A great book to have as a nutritional reference. Consists of 3 parts: Intro to Human Nutrition;
Community Nutrition and the Life Cycle; and Intro to Clinical Nutrition.
Micozzi, M. (2011). Fundamentals of complementary and alternative medicine (4th ed.). St.
Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier.
A great resource to have on hand to get information on healing methods to complement current
medical treatments. Also great for getting information on modalities that can help keep you in
healthy condition.
Dacher, E. (2006). Integral health: The path to human flourishing. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic
Health Publications.
Written to help everyone achieve integral health through understanding the mind/body
connection. A holistic approach to dealing with lifes ups and downs and enjoying health and
well-being.
Roth, L. (2010). Mosby's handbook of herbs & natural supplements (4.th ed.). St. Louis, MO:
Mosby/Elsevier.
Great resource for herbs of all kinds! Includes its uses and any drug interactions and side effects.
It also lists other names that the herb can be known as.
The Chopra Center Founded by Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. David Simon as an integrative
approach to total wellbeing through self-awareness, and the practice of yoga, meditation and
Ayurveda. Links to online publications and information on getting your own practices started.
Free online classes available as well. http://www.chopra.com/

Medical News Today - Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine - Has up to date

information on recent studies and articles related to alternative medicine modalities as well as
herbs and foods. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/categories/complementary_medicine

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health This site is a division of the
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and offers a wealth of information on
complementary health practices. Recent research results are posted, herb uses, and how to find a
practitioner in your area. https://nccih.nih.gov/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The latest health news everyone needs on recent
outbreaks and how to protect yourself. Comprehensive listing of diseases and prevention,
healthy living topics, and emergency preparedness. http://www.cdc.gov/
Non GMO Project Commited to promoting non-genetically modified foods to the public. You
can find companies and products listed on their site that do not use GMOs in their products.
http://www.nongmoproject.org/
United States Department of Agriculture Has the latest information on dietary guidelines,
food safety, and programs and services. A great place to also find information on organic
growing guidelines and how to become a certified grower.
WebMD A comprehensive site with up to date information on health issues including
symptoms and current treatments. You can also find drug and supplement information and the
latest medical news.
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements Offers a dietary fact sheet of
vitamins, minerals, and other dietary supplements. Use of this information can better help you to
make an informed decision on supplements that you are interested in taking.