| Bipolar_Children_and_Teens Parents share personal accounts, links. |
| Bipolar_Disorder_in_Children Looks at difference between this illness and ADHD in children. |
| Bipolar_Disorder_in_Children_and_Adolescents Solicits volunteers for research studies currently being conducted by NIMH. |
| Bipolar_Kids Fact sheet about this illness in children touches upon ADHD. |
| Bipolar_Parents_List Provides sign-up for email discussion group, newsletter. |
| BPkeepers Aimed at parents of bipolar children, includes chat room. |
| Facts_About_Childhood-Onset_Bipolar_Disorder Fact sheet details symptoms, treatment, prognosis. (NAMI) |
| Juvenile_Bipolar_Research_Foundation Nonprofit dedicated to research into etiology of this illness. |
| Parenting_Bipolar_Children Links cover various aspects of illness, message board. |
| Bipolar_Disorder_Can_Affect_Young_Children,_May_Co-Exist_With_ADHD Article summarizes recent findings. (April 28, 2000) |
| Diagnosis_and_Treatment_of_Bipolar_Disorder_in_Children_and_Adolescents Article reviews obstacles, needed improvements. (May 1, 1996) |
| Amato_Reishi_&_Kyotan_Group A lecture on research into the anti-inflammatory properties of Ganoderma Lucidum in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. |
| Ancient_Way__Chinese_Herbs Offers consultations from a licensed practitioner, with essays and information about acupuncture and Taoism. |
| Ask_The_Oriental_Herbalist Offering health consultations in West Virginia, USA, with FAQ and practitioner details. |
| AskDrWang_com Offers consultation, and herbal formulas, with background information. |
| Chinese_Herb_Academy Voluntary organization of licensed healthcare practitioners, matriculated students and postgraduate academics specializing in Chinese Herbal Medicine. |
| Chinese_Herb_Garden Provides articles, recipes, products, and pharmaceutic factors of traditional Chinese medicine or sinomedicine. |
| Chinese_Herbal_Medicine_for_Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome Herb World News research review of a clinical trial demonstrating the effectivenenss of Chinese herbal medical formulas in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. |
| Chinese_Herbal_Therapies_for_Refractory_Diseases Lists herbal therapies of traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of different refractory diseases, with clinical efficacy information. |
| Chinese_Herbs_&_Company A guide for herbal supplements, describing a variety of remedies. |
| Chinese_Medicine_and_Cancer Referenced article by Richard Walters describing Chinese medicine's role in the treatment of cancer, evidence of its effectiveness, and what one can expect during treatment. |
| Chinese_Medicine_in_the_Treatment_of_Estrogen_Dependent_Tumors Article by Subhuti Dharmanada, PhD. Investigates the current concerns and uses of Chinese herbal medicine and plant estrogens in breast cancer, women's health, and medical research. |
| Conquering_Chronic_Diseases_Without_Drugs_or_Surgery Articles by Julia Chang, M.Sc. Text on Chinese and Western approaches in gallstone removal, gallbladder problems, liver diseases and woman health problems such as estrogen dominance and endometriosis. |
| Giovanni_Maciocia Offers herbal medicine articles, research books, a tongue diagnosis gallery, news, and a bulletin board. |
| International_Health_News Summaries of research concerning Chinese herbal medicine. |
| ITM_Online_Institute_for_Traditional_Medicine A research, education, and information center for Chinese, Oriental, Tibetan, and Aruyvedic medicines. Find presentations, and articles about Chinese medicine and its theories, herbal remedies, and he |
| Oriental_Medicine Provides information on oriental and Chinese medicine for professionals and consumers. Includes articles about basic theory, differentiation of syndromes, acupuncture points, herb properties, and medi |
| Rocky_Mountain_Herbal_Institute_(RMHI) Chinese Herbal Medicine Database for Practitioners with Latin and Pinyin references. Includes information about botanical classification, dosage, contraindications, preparation, physiological notes an |
| ual_Hormones_and_Reproductive_Imbalances_Materia_Medica Article by Christopher Hobbs. Addresses some important herbs for both men and women regarding hormonal and reproductive health concerns. The list of herbs describes their actions, uses, energetics, an |
| TCM_Basics Provides information on the basics of traditional Chinese medicine, theory, diagnosis, and herb classifications. |
| Bordetella_Bronchiseptica Description of the disease and its causes. Intranasal vaccination as a means to combat upper respiratory infections. Information for clients, breeders, and veterinarians about the vaccine. |
| Cat_Vaccines Guide to common vaccines, information on vaccine associated sarcoma. |
| Feline_Vaccines__Benefits_and_Risks A site from the Cornell Feline Health Center discussing the risks of vaccine-associated sarcoma and vaccine practices. |
| Vaccination_Guidelines Vaccination guidelines from the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. |
| Vaccine_Associated_Feline_Sarcoma_Task_Force Comprehensive information on feline vaccines with benefits and risks, such as the increased incidence of soft tissue sarcomas occurring at vaccine sites. |
| VAS__Awareness Organization providing information on vaccine associated sarcoma. Disease information, handouts, links to additional information, profiles of the VAS cats they've cared for. |
| Addicts_Seeking_Recovery A message board where you can come to express your feelings on your addiction and your recovery. |
| CEDRO_Centre_for_Drug_Research Combines epidemiological and longitudinal research on illicit drugs, addiction theory, and drug policy developments in Europe. Articles in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian and Russian. |
| Community_Drug_Alert_Bulletin_on_Club_Drugs From the National Institute on Drug Abuse information about MDMA (Ecstasy), GHB, Rohypnol, ketamine, methamphetamine, and LSD. |
| Drug_Free_Pennsylvania A non-profit organization created in 1990 by a coalition of community leaders with a mission of reinforcing youth anti-drug attitudes through a statewide program. |
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