Additional Links
http://nccam.nih.gov![]()
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) established the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) in 1992 to focus on integrative medicine. With federal appropriations of over $110 million in 2004, NCCAM is exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science, training complementary and alternative medicine researchers, and disseminating authoritative information to the public and professionals.
www.imconsortium.org![]()
The Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine is a leading body in integrative healthcare comprising many of the leading medical schools nationwide. Member faculty and academic medical centers collaborate on a range of projects involving integrative medicine research, education, and the development of sustainable clinical models.
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The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest independent organization representing U.S. doctors. The AMA represents the public face of U.S. medicine and advocates on a variety of issues central to the healthcare industry.
www.webmd.com![]()
WebMD is an on-line healthcare medium that may serve as a useful resource for patients seeking more information on both modern and traditional medical practices.
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WholeHealthMD is an on-line healthcare medium that may serve as a useful resource for patients seeking more information about traditional healing practices and general health and wellness.