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Grieving causes almost unimagineable stress on our health, at a time when our health is not our priority.
In this section we endeavor to present a number of online resources that may help in staying healthy.
The listing of this information should not be considered an endorsement by Grief's Journey.
Angie's List helps you find high quality service companies and health care professionals in more than 300 categories. From plumbers and painters to dentists and dermatologists, reviews come directly from homeowners in your area.
Anxiety Cure.org offers treatment for a variety of anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders have a high impact on daily life. On this site you can learn how to handle anxiety and take steps to help you ultimately cure it.
Addicted to Tobacco is a detailed article about tobacco addiction and includes many link resources on the subject including discussion boards and chat rooms both in the USA and UK.
Administration on Aging is a division of the USA Department of Health and Human Resources. Visit AoA to learn more about the Older Americans Act, the federal legislation establishing the AoA and authorizing a range of programs that offer services and opportunities for older Americans and their caregivers.
AIDS.org makes access to important AIDS information easier and faster. They provide prevention, testing, and treatment information currently to well over 3 millon people a year. AIDS.ORG has been awarded the "Health on the Net Foundation" Code of Conduct (HONcode) seal for reliability and credibility of information in the field of healthcare.
Alcoholics Anonymous® World Services, Inc. is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership.
The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) is an international community of professionals who incorporate humor into their daily lives. AATH is the leader in providing evidence-based information about current research and practical applications of humor. AATH is both a personable network and a resource for humor and laughter authorities and enthusiasts. Our membership is occupationally diverse — representing fields ranging from healthcare and education to business and faith communities. When you feel like you can, try laughter - try to find a laugh partner! It works to make you feel better, even if temporarily...and it helps you to be healthier.
Calm Centre's Tools and Guides offers interactive web tools to assist in meditation.
bbc.co.uk - Health - A to Z Drugs is a list of drugs names, their use, and comments about the drug. This article was last reviewed in February, 2005.
The Fine Balance introduces QuitMaker, developed by Yossi Ghinsberg. QuitMaker is a 36-day online program that leads to a nicotine-free lifestyle. There are no tricks and no miracle cures, and no external substances such as nicotine patches, chewing gums or pills, just the power of your intellect to undo the conditioning to help you Be Free ... Let them show you how to quit smoking.
Gay Counseling/Therapy with Michael Shernoff, MSW, LCSW, ACSW. A gay widower himself, Mr. Shernoff offers gay-affirmative counseling, psychotherapy, and gay couples counseling. This means instead of viewing homosexuality, bisexuality, and other variations in sexual orientation as problems, your sexual identity is supported. He also believes that consensual sexual, emotional, and love relationships are an important part of a person's whole life and do not constitute a problem just because they may be between two or more people of the same sex. He considers a person's sexuality important. It is neither focused on as a problem, nor is it ignored.
The Gesundheit! Institute is dedicated to upholding a radical socio-political vision replacing greed and competition with generosity, compassion, and interdependence. Learn how you can help improve your health while volunteering to help improve the health of others by making Jest House Calls! They are looking for people who want to join them by offering one free house call per month. This house call would be a chance to do the generous, creative, fun, and friendly health care of your dreams. And, they are talking about health care in the broadest sense here. Gesundheit! means good health!!
Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates is committed to improving their clients’ experiences with today’s healthcare system by providing advocacy services and managing care for people of all ages with acute injuries, chronic illnesses and ongoing health-related needs. By communicating, intervening, and advocating on their clients’ behalf with care providers, insurers and support resources, Guardian Nurses makes it easier for clients to find their way safely and efficiently through the healthcare maze.
The Healing Power of Laughter by Michael Moore. Laughter isn't just fun and enjoyable, it's good for our health. Each month modern medicine is discovering more about the therapeutic dimension of humour and laughter and is encouraging us to add them to our wellness program. © 1999 Self Improvement Online, Inc. Read further the article, Prescribe Laughter, by Robert Holden.
Health-Resource.com is a search engine which will direct you to resources relating to a multitude of health related topics.
How to Find the Right Therapist by Alice Miller. A guide to help you have success in matching your needs with the right therapist to treat your grief depression. © 2003 Alice Miller (You can read more about the author. You might wish to also read, Therapists: How to Find a Good One, which is listed below (alpha order).
Mayo Clinic.com is based on the idea of "cooperative medicine;" teams of experts combine their skills and experience to help solve people's medical problems. In simple terms, Mayo believes that two heads are better than one, and five are even better. An alphabetic listing of diseases, treatments, and services makes it easy to narrow your help search. You might also be interested in their Internet Health and Medical Resources page.
Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad offers information relating to the health issues and international travel. If an American citizen becomes seriously ill or injured abroad, a U.S. consular officer can assist in locating appropriate medical services and informing family or friends. If necessary, a consular officer can also assist in the transfer of funds from the United States. However, payment of hospital and other expenses is the responsibility of the traveler.
MedilinePlus® will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are included in MedlinePlus and give easy access to medical journal articles. MedlinePlus also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.
Men's Health Network is a non-profit educational organization comprised of physicians, researchers, public health workers, individuals and other health professionals. MHN is committed to improving the health and wellness of men through education campaigns, partnerships with retailers and other private entities, workplace health programs, data collection, and work with health care providers to provide better programs and funding for men's health needs. Also check out Men's Health from Men's Web which offers a host of articles, FAQs, and resources relating specifically to men's health issues.
NIH Senior Health (US) National Institute of Health offers information on health issues relative to seniors and the aging process.
National Osteoporosis Foundation is the America’s leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health.
Self Help Zone is designed to be a valuable tool for members of the public who are seeking dependable information related to self help, mental health, stress, anxiety, and depression. It is designed to give you immediate, open access to information on the self help issues that are important to you, at the moment they become important to you. SHZ has teamed up with the local self help publications, which are dealing with the self help related issues to give you the latest information on Self Help.
Therapists: How to Find a Good One is an article by Kate Lee from the Consumer Health Interactive's medical advisory board. Ms. Lee addresses such issues as • How can I find a good therapist? • What other options do I have? • Can my Employee Assistance Program (EAP) help me find a counselor? • Should I look for a therapist with a particular approach? • What questions should I ask a potential therapist over the phone? • How can I tell if I've chosen the right person?
United Health Foundation is a nonprofit, private foundation with a mission to support the health and medical decisions made by physicians, health professionals, community leaders and individuals that lead to better health outcomes and healthier communities.
Weight Watchers lets you explore the opportunities and programs they offer and find locations and resources to help you meet your weight loss goals.
Women's Health.gov is the most reliable and current information resource on women’s health today. They offer FREE women’s health information on more than 800 topics through our call center and web site. Also check out Canadian's Women's Health Network, a voluntary national organization to improve the health and lives of girls and women in Canada and the world by collecting, producing, distributing, and sharing knowledge, ideas, education, information, resources, strategies, and inspirations. More women's health information and resources can be found at Women's Health from about.com which offers a host of articles, FAQs, and resources relating specifically to women's health issues.
World Aids Day offers information about HIV and Aids, events, and links involving the HIV and Aids pandemic.
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Created on 09/25/2005 05:13 PM by admin
Updated on 03/13/2009 04:36 PM by Branch
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