Online Resources for Your Health and Well Being


WEIGHT LOSS

• Food and Nutrition Information Center
  Dietary guideline and recommendations from the US Dept. of Agriculture. Terrific source of information.
  
  
• Weightloss @ Yahoo! Health
  Check your obesity level with a weight-for-height chartplusrisks of being overweight.
  
  
• Xenical.com
  For more information on XENICAL.
  
  
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
  Weight control Information Network (WIN) contains publications, resources, etc. for treatment of obesity.
  
  
• Shape Up America!
  Non-profit organization dedicated to helping people achieve a healthy weight for life.
  
  
• Physical Activity @ Yahoo! Health
  All about physical activity and weight controlhealth benefits, types of exercise, calorie consumption, etc.
  
  
• American Dietetic Association
  Obtain a daily nutritional tip or find a dietitian.
  
  
• American Obesity Association
  American Obesity Associations comprehensive site on obesity.
  
  
• The Calorie Control Council
  Find out the number of calories and fat grams in a serving of your favorite foods.
  
  
• Weight-loss-diet-i.com
  Weight loss made easy.
  
  
• Food Pyramid Information
  Easy explanation of the Food Guide Pyramid.
  
  
• HCF Nutrition Foundation
  Contains information on diets, disease prevention, and food nutrients.
  
  
• Weightloss @ About.com
  All you need to know about weight loss, including the low down on popular diets.
  
  
• Exercise at About.com
  Everything you need to know about exercise from exercises geared to your fitness level to what kind of athletic shoes to buy.
  
  
• American Medical Women's Association
  What exercise can do for you.
  
  
• Health Web
  Linking you to the best in health information.
  
  

• Medline Plus Health Information
  A goldmine of information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. This link is concerned specifically with women's health issues.
  
  
• Healthy Women
  Health information geared specifically for women.
  
  
• Planned Parenthood
  Premier organization in the world for women's reproductive health.
  
  
• Pfizer for Women
  On this site, get information on the health topics that helps you live a healthier life.
  
  
• American Medical Womens Association
  Health site with information geared specifically for women.
  
  

• National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
  Complete and frank discussion on the problem of male impotence from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
  
  
• Aetna InteliHealth
  Intelihealth features Harvard Medical School's Consumer Health Information regarding hair loss.
  
  
• Medem
  Article about hair loss from the American Medical Association. Very comprehensive.
  
  
• Propecia.com
  For more information on PROPECIA.
  
  
• Viagra.com
  For more information on VIAGRA.
  
  
• Male Health
  Health information geared specifically for men.
  
  
• Impotence.org
  Offers free medical advice concerning impotence.
  
  
• Men's Health Network
  Health information geared specifically for men.
  
  
• American Hair Loss Council
  American Hair Loss Councils site
  
  
• Hair Loss Advisor
  Experts provide advice on hair loss prevention and treatment.
  
  
• Men's Health Network
  Health information geared specifically for men.
  
  
• Hair Loss Help
  Features interviews with leading hair loss experts.
  
  

• Herpes.com
  In addition to comprehensive information about herpes, find out how the virus may affect pregnancy.
  
  
• Herpes Help
  A complete health guide to herpes.
  
  
• Herpes Alliance
  The International Herpes Alliance which provides information about regional support groups and educational material.
  
  
• Valtrex.com
  For more information on VALTREX.
  
  

• American Academy of Dermatology
  Useful information from the American Academy of Dermatologists about the causes and treatment of acne.
  
  
• Dr. Joseph Mercola
  An article from Dr. Joseph Mercola's Optimal Wellness Center on which vegetables prevent wrinkles.
  
  
• WebMD Health
  Everything you ever wanted to know about wrinkles and the aging of skin. Causes, prevention, treatments.
  
  
• Med Help
  Q&A from "Ask the Doctor" Forum about wrinkles and skin aging.
  
  
• Acne.org
  Discover the reality about acnes myths.
  
  
• Acne Advice
  Find out how to adjust your diet to help your skin and how to banish acne the natural way.
  
  
• American Medical Women's Association
  The healthy womans guide to skin.
  
  
• Dermatology @ About.com
  Read reviews of over-the-counter and natural acne treatments/products.
  
  

• University of Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  Excellent information about pain relief and pain management from the University of Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department.
  
  
• WebMD Health
  "Dealing with Back and Neck Pain". An interview with Robert Heary, MD, from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, presents the latest information on prevention and treatment options.
  
  
• Celebrex.com
  For more information on CELEBREX and general information about arthritis.
  
  
• Family Doctor
  From the American Academy of Family Physicians "Family Health Facts" seriesall about lower back pain.
  
  
• Liberty Resources
  Discussion of the Pain Relief Promotion Act introduced by Congress.
  
  
• University of Alberta
  A new technique being developed by a Canadian scientist could revolutionize the way analgesics are absorbed into the body. Something to keep an eye on.
  
  
• The National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain
  A new technique being developed by a Canadian scientist could revolutionize the way analgesics are absorbed into the body. Something to keep an eye on.
  
  
• Arthritis Foundation
  Information on managing chronic pain.
  
  
• All About Back Pain
  Comprehensive site about back and neck pain, including information on osteoporosis, herniated discs and scoliosis.
  
  
• BBC Back Pain Guide
  Back pain guide, including a message board to share problems, stories and tips.
  
  
• Back Pain Answers
  Provides information to aid in making informed decisions regarding minor and acute back pain.
  
  
• Med Line Plus Health Information
  All you need to know about back pain, including a self-care flowchart to determine back pain problems according to symptoms.
  
  
• Vioxx.com
  For more information on VIOXX.
  
  

• QuitNet
  QuitNet is the web's original quit smoking site. It operates in association with Boston University.
  
  
• Zyban.com
  For more information on ZYBAN.
  
  
• KickButt.org
  A web site developed by Washington DOC (Doctors Ought to Care) on behalf of the tobacco control community. The goal of Kickbutt is to link different tobacco control groups, improve access to vital information, and provide communities with the necessary tools to work for change.
  
  
• American Medical Women's Association
  Impact of smoking on women.
  
  
• Quit Smoking @ About.com
  Take a quiz to find out how much you really know about smoking and tobacco.
  
  
• American Cancer Society
  American Cancer Societys complete guide to quitting smoking.
  
  
• Giving Up Smoking
  Sign-up for an e-mail motivator service to receive online support.