WebMD.com - This site is one of the most popular and dependable medical help sites for non- physicians. A combination of medical experts, with medical referencing to back it up, and award-winning journalists, making it highly readable for the novice, make this site a veritable gold mine of information on practically any medical condition, drug, supplement and nutrition. MedicineNet.com is another “arm” of WebMD, with even more details.
Holistic Online - This is a mega site for alternative and complementary methods for helping Fibromyalgia or any chronic condition. Scroll down to click on “diseases and remedies" and you can be here for hours just reading of Fibromyalgia! But you can also find out about aromatherapy, light therapy, Reiki and more. An excellent site for information on nearly every alternative and complementary therapy for a whole host of conditions, including Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Sleep, Migraines and so much more.
Adrienne Dellwo’s “About .com” site - This Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue site is without a doubt one of the most helpful and informative. Adrienne really knows her stuff. She is constantly finding out about the very latest tests being done and new treatments and facts no one else has come up with. And handy little tidbits of excellent information you never thought to ask about abound. She has a great free newsletter, blog and discussion group. All of which adds up to even more information.
University of Maryland Medical School, Alternative and Complementary Division - A real gold mine of information on conditions, vitamins, supplements, natural therapies, herbs and what is used for what condition.
Dr. Mercola - Dr Mercola is a veritable fountain of information for any number of medical issues. Just type in the issue on the search box and you can find out about EMF's (electromagnetic fields) water, gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, foods, GMO's, back pain, migraines, thyroid issues, weight issues... you name it!
Women To Women - Sorry fellas, but this site is exclusively ours. Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP has created a great site loaded with answers to any female question you could possibly think of from hormone replacement, to PMS, to breast health, bone health, adrenal and thyroid health and much more. Nutrition is also here, with excellent information on Gluten and Lactose intolerance. Her three-dimensional clinic, located in Yarmouth, Maine, specializes in chronic and difficult cases and uses both alternative and conventional medicines— whatever is needed. A free newsletter is available here as well.
GlutenFreeWorks.com - is an excellent site focusing on gluten intolerance and Celiac Disease. There are explanations of the differences between the two, lists of gluten-free foods, a newsletter, a blog and more. There are recipes and coupons and lists of places to find gluten-free foods. All-in-all a great place to browse and find out more about gluten sensitivity.
Foodintol.com - is a great website based in Australia with mountains of information on gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, yeast sensitivity, food allergies and more. A great reference site for all kinds of food sensitivities.
ConsumerLab - Consumer Lab is an indispensable resource. They are a third party testing group who keeps you informed on the best quality and safest supplements, vitamins and nutrients. They publish the latest warnings and recalls as well. Their free newsletter is well worth the space in your e-mail box. Also on site is a very helpful encyclopedia of herbs, supplements, conditions, drug interactions, “functional” foods and homeopathy. This is a paid subscription site well worth the investment.
University of Michigan Health System - This medical school has a major center for working with chronic pain and fatigue. There are many new and advanced therapies being tested even as you read this. New methods, new therapies, new concepts are the norm here. They are looking for what works to help heal people.
Mission Possible World Health International - This organization is dedicated to keeping abreast of the latest medical, political, and informational facts about aspartame and MSG primarily, but all sensitive chemicals in general that people are subject to all over the world. On this site are links to countries all over the world who are dealing with these chemicals in various ways, including those who are in the process of or have already banned aspartame for health reasons in their country, like the Philippines. And links to news articles from British Columbia, for example, who have banned artificial sweeteners in their schools.