Online Sources for Health and Natural Healing

This page contains links to web sites and pages having
to do with health, nutrition, and natural healing. The
information is divided into the following categories:

• Natural Health Practitioners
• Nature's Sunshine Sites
• Schools and Training
• Allopathic Health Care

Natural Health Practitioners

The sites and e-mail addresses in this category are for people who are currently practicing as Natural Health Practitioners. The following abbreviations are used on this page to signify an individual's level of participation in the natural health field. Most states do not license or regulate these practitioners at the present time.

CNC: Certified Nutritional Consultant

The stated purpose of certification by the American Association of Nutritional Consultants is ?to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by encouraging high standards and professional competence of persons practicing in the profession of nutritional counseling. It provides a trademark designation (C.N.C.?), which serves to inform the practitioner's clients and potential clients that the practitioner has met professional requirements in addition to, and beyond, normal academic studies and/or professional experience.?

CNHP: Certified Natural Health Professional

Has completed an appropriate course of training from the National Association of Certified Natural Health Professionals and passed a comprehensive certification examination.

Herbalist

May or may not have completed a formal course of instruction and examination, but has demonstrated an appropriate level of proficiency in the use of herbs and herbal preparations. Currently the American Herbalists Guild is the only association of medical herbalists in the United States whose professional members are determined by an admissions review process to assure that a relatively high level of competency, education, and experience has been attained. American Herbalists Guild members have specific continuing education requirements and follow a code of ethics. Professional American Herbalists Guild members can be identified by the term ?Herbalist AHG? after their name (some herbalists simply use "AHG" after their name).

MH: Master Herbalist

Has completed an appropriate course of training and examination in the use of herbs and herbal preparations entitling one to use this title. Generally includes some form of subsequent periodic peer review.

ND: Naturopathic Doctor

This is a recognized academic degree from a specialized school of natural healing that signifies the individual has completed an approved course of training and examination and subsequent periodic peer review. This person may or may not be licensed to ?practice medicine? by his/her state.

NHC: Natural Health Consultant

NHC is a complete certification program offered by Natures' Sunshine Products, consisting of six professionally designed courses. Each course is taught by a top professional who has both the credentials and the teaching ability to communicate the necessary information in an exciting and informative manner. Each course consists of a one-day seminar, homework and practical exercises, plus an open-book test. Final certification as an NSP Certified Natural Health Consultant is awarded upon completion of five of the six courses.

NHP: Natural Health Practitioner

May or may not have completed a formal course of instruction and examination, but has demonstrated an appropriate level of proficiency in one or more recognized natural health specialties, such as herbology, homeopathics, iridology, reflexology, kinesiology, vitatherapy (natural electromagnetic therapy), or acupressure, for example.

NHPD: Natural Health Product Distributor

This individual is authorized to sell food supplements and natural health products by one or more companies. Most reputable natural health product companies make available extensive product information and training to their distributors.

Jo-Ad Herb Shop, Malta, OH.

Jonas Yoder, ND, MH (master herbalist), Iridologist, and NSP Senior National Manager

Nationally recognized as a leading authority in the natural health field. The shop carries a complete line of Nature's Sunshine and Pure Herbs natural health products, as well as a wide variety of natural foods and products from one of Ohio's larger Mennonite communities. 740-962-4928 jo-ad@morganco.net

Dr. Bernard Jensen, Escondido, CA

Bernard Jensen International is committed to providing quality education and state of the art products in Iridology and Nutrition through the works of Dr. Bernard Jensen, the "father of American iridology." A renowned author and lecturer, Dr. Jensen believes it is clear that we must as individuals and families, take greater responsibility for our own health. When he passed away in March of 2001 at 94 years of age, Dr. Jensen was still going strong writing and articulating his thoughts and knowledge from his ranch in Escondido, Calif. We will continue to honor his legacy in Natural health as we take Bernard Jensen International into the 21st century.

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Nature's Sunshine Sites

Nature's Sunshine Products corporate web site. Now Managers, Distributors, and Members can take advantage of online ordering and order tracking. Product information, marketing and management tools, and more. Online referral service for participating Managers coming soon.

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Schools and Training

The National Association of Certified Natural Health Professionals has been created to provide information, instruction and certification in the field of natural health practices. By attending a series of five Institute seminars you will learn the techniques necessary to promote balanced living and the prevention of disease.

The Tree of Light Institute (Steven Horne) is dedicated to producing educational materials to empower people with knowledge to take care of their own health-physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, socially and environmentally. In additional to several correspondence courses, they have prepared materials that would be useful to those selling several specific lines of herbal and nutritional supplements. Steve publishes the monthly newsletter "Sunshine Sharing" and the bi-monthly journal "Nature's Field." Articles from both appear on his web site.

[MORE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES HERE]

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Allopathic Health Care

These sights provide information on allopathic health care issues. Allopathic is that form of health care practiced in the United States by physicians with M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) and D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy) degrees and licenses.

• Healthtouch Online
  Information on drug interactions and essential questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist, from the Council on Family Health, a nonprofit health education group.
  
• RxList
  Entries on hundreds of drugs, with possible side effects and contraindicated interactions, plus links to pharmaceutical networks. This independent site is maintained by a pharmacist working at a major pharmaceutical company.
  
• PharmInfoNet
  Drug database organized by generic and trade names. Answers to questions about commonly prescribed drugs. Provided by a group of pharmacists and regulatory experts.
  
• Mayo Health Oasis
  Tips from the world-famous clinic on avoiding adverse food and drug combinations.
• Pharmaceutical Information Network.
  Hunt through this comprehensive directory of links, databases and resources.
  
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
  Get news on the latest government approved drugs and investigations.
  
• Merck.
  Offers product information, descriptions of medical disorders, plus a dictionary of drug names.
  
• Institute for Safe Medication Practices.
  This group's newsletter warns against deadly drug interactions.
  
• HealthTouch.
  Search for a drug's indications and side effects.

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