Preferred Organizations for Essential Integrative Health Information
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Interested in learning more about chiropractic care, evening primrose oil, massage, omega 3 fatty acids and much more? Check out this A-Z guide, which covers a range of health conditions and alternative treatments.
National Center for Integrative Primary Health Care
Download free patient educational materials, available in English and Spanish, on a number of conditions, including diabetes, constipation, Back ache, menopause, etc., and learn about lifestyle changes and integrative therapies that may be appropriate. This site also includes patient materials on some of the most common complementary therapies, such as acupuncture and aromatherapy, and their benefits and potential side effects.
Favorite Podcast for Integrative Health
Hosts Andrew Weil and Victoria Maizes, both of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, delve into the latest evidence behind a variety of integrative therapies with experts in their field, including the use of psychedelics in mental health, body-based approaches -mind for chronic pain, a low FODMAP dietmedical cannabisand more.
Favorite books
Author David Rakel, MD, is chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison. His book is a must-read for doctors who want to learn more about the safety and effectiveness of specific integrative medicine approaches, Guerrera says. Although it gets to the heart of the matter and is designed for clinicians, the good news is that you can use it too.
The Integrative Guide to Good Health
For a friendlier and less clinical book, The Integrative Guide to Good Health published by the Mayo Clinic features home remedies and alternative therapies that you can use safely at home to manage and prevent illness.
Favorite magazine
Parker recommends this monthly publication, focused entirely on alternative medicine news, so you can stay up to date with the latest developments. Digital and print subscriptions are available.
Favorite app
Another resource from the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, this app uses an integrative model of total health that encompasses mind, body, and spirit; helps you set health goals; gives you concrete steps to get there; and integrates integrative health information into your care.
