Links
General
Auriculotherapy
Australian Rheumatology Association
Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) - A national complementary therapies association with useful links
Commonwealth Health Department Links page - Links for mental health, aged care, youth suicide prevention programmes, communicable disease information , radiation, international medicine sites and more..
Department of Veterans Affairs
Diabetes Australia
New Zealand Cardiovascular risk calculator - if you know your cholesterol then this calculator will help you to understand your cardiovascular risk
Osteoporosis Australia - current thinking on the causes and management of this condition
Pilates - This popular exercise method for dancers has been shown to strengthen the core abdominal muscles to prevent back pain
Private Health Insurers - This link takes you to the online presence of many health funds:
Queensland department of families, youth and community care - information on Childcare, adoption, child protection, seniors and more
Queensland health - includes immunisation information
Queensland Hearing Aids - for high quality diagnostic and audiological services
Relaxation/Meditation - here is a simple introduction to basic relaxation using meditation techniques
The Local Bulletin - This local magazine provides an excellent community link to local events, community activities and businesses.
The Merk Manual Online - learn about common health complaints
Therapeutic Goods Administration - the government regulator ensuring the safety of medicines
Courses
Some of the institutions offering quality courses:
Australian College of Natural Medicine
RMIT Complementary Medicine
University of Western Syndey
UTS College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Craniosacral Therapy
The Upledger Institute
What is Craniosacral Therapy?
Nutritional Sites
A list of Food sources of common nutrients from Phytomedicine
Body Mass Index Calculator - A general guide for determining underweight, overweight or obese. This calculator is suitable for children as well as adults.
Glycemic Index - find out which foods affect your insulin and blood sugar
National Health & Medical Research Council - find the latest guidelines on genetics, research, nutrition and a range of public health issues here
Nutritional Australia - a range of interesting links
How many Joules will an activity burn? This Good Medicine Link lets you find out
Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
A Culinary herb site
Acupuncture - A comprehensive American site with many links & information on acupuncture
Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA) - Site of Australia's major professional body with some links of interest
Chinese herbal medicine information
FAQ for Herbal Medicine here and
here
Traditional Chinese Medicine in general
Hospitals
Private Hospitals in Queensland
Queensland Health Service districts and public hospitals
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