Books & Audio-Visual
- AlleyCat
- Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries
Reference & Overview Sources
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| yes | Credo Reference - Medicine | Credo | info |
| yes | Lexi-PALS Drug Guide Enter the drug name in EBSCO search box. |
EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary Select "Medical Dictionary" from menu at top of page |
EBSCOhost | info |
Magazine & Journal Articles
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| yes | Academic Search Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | MasterFILE Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Health Source: Consumer Edition | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Health Source: Nursing & Academic Edition | EBSCOhost | info |
| some | MEDLINE | EBSCOhost | info |
Web Sites
- American Holistic Health Association
- AHHA was founded in 1989 and is dedicated to the promotion of holistic principles. Their web site features self help articles, resources & referral lists, and an extensive article entitled "Wellness from within : the First Step".
- While membership is primarily physicians, associate memberships are available for certified or registered health care practitioners. Information offered at this site includes FAQ's, how to select a doctor and resources.
- Complementary Medical Association
- As a nonprofit organization, CMA's primary goal is to promote the realization that complementary medicine can be an effective method of treatment when used safely and ethically. Features of their site include an extensive Code of Ethics, a referral scheme and information on a featured therapy.
- Holisticonline.com
- Holisticonline.com does not attempt to replace conventional medicine with alternative treatments; it does however, offer information on both. Specific areas of information include herbs, stress management, nutrition, yoga and diseases and conditions.
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- As part of the National Institutes of Health, NCCAM explores alternative and complementary healing practices, trains researchers and disseminates relevant information to the general public and to professionals. Information at their site includes the areas of research, clinical trials, health information and news & events.
- National Center for Homeopathy
- For over seventy years, NCH has been promoting informational education to the general public and to practitioners. In addition to information on research, training and resources, their site provides an extensive "Introduction to Homepathy".
- Wholehealth.com - The New Approach to Healing
- Reviewed and developed by board certified doctors, the material available includes a Healing Center, information about natural remedies, the latest news about conditions, reference material and a collection of healthy recipes.