CAM Information Resources

Here are some resources our members have found helpful. They include links to expert searching pages, websites, print publications, and tutorials.
 
CAM Resources
A collection of information sources selected and annotated by members of the CAM SIG
 

Presentations

Selected CAM Information Resources and Web Sites. David Owen, UCSF

In Print


Owen, David J. Internet Guide to Herbal Remedies. The Haworth Herbal/Information Press, 2006. ISBN-13: 9780789022301

Dvorkin-Camiel L., Whelan, JS. Tropical American Plants in the Treatment of Infectious Diseases. Journal of Dietary Supplements. 2008. 5(4): 349 — 372.


Expert Searching

Alternative Medicine: Healthcare Information Resources A huge directory from McMaster University. Navigation can be difficult because of the size of this site, but the amount of information here is amazing.

Databases: Alternative Medicine Resources Part of a much larger site, The Alternative Medicine Homepage that includes government resources, newsgroups, and practitioner directories. Created by CAM SIG member Charles Wessel of the University of Pittsburgh.

Expert Searching: Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. From MAHSLIN (Massachusetts Health Sciences Library Network). Provides information and searching tips on databases, websites. Other resources are listed by modality (i.e. Mind/Body, Biomechanical, Biochemical, etc.). Created by CAM SIG member Julia Whelan.

Looking for Evidence in Natural and Complementary Medicine : a guide for Health Professionals From our colleagues at Southern Cross University in Australia. Categories include Free Internet Databases, Subscription Databases, Websites, and Print Resources. Look for Tips for Searching listed opposite the databases.

CAM SIG Web Sites in Delicious

Go to Delicious where our members are sharing our favorite websites. Our Username is MLACAMSIG Contact us on our listserv for the password.