THE BEST Americas best Hospitals- US News & World Report The U.S. News & World Report Web site contains the current rankings, which can be searched according to various criteria, as well as related articles from the America's Best Hospitals issue of the magazine. America's Top Doctors Find the best doctor in any field, in any state. The mission of Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. is to help consumers find the best healthcare in America.   50 best hospitals - Health Grades These hospitals also have an average 27 percent lower mortality rate on average than all other hospitals in the United States. They have been recognized by HealthGrades for their consistent clinical excellence and represent the highest scoring of the nation's full-service hospitals for the most consecutive years.   To come up with the results, researchers analyzed about 100 million hospitalization records from nearly 5,000 hospitals from 1999 to 2006. To make the list, facilities must have clinical outcomes among the top five percent in the country in 27 different procedures and diagnoses, and must maintain this superior level of care during all the years of the study. Hardin, MD A meta directory of best resources on the net. A source to find the best lists, or directories, of information in health and medicine. Hence, the name Hardin MD comes from Hardin Meta Directory, since the site was conceived as a "directory of directories. Healing Well Health Resource LEADERS IN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Dr. Weil - Preventive Medicine Uber guru Andrew Weil, M.D., has devoted the past thirty years to developing, practicing, and teaching others about the principles of integrative medicine. Dr. Weil received both his medical degree and his undergraduate AB degree in biology (botany) from Harvard University.He has spent his lifetime practicing natural and preventive medicine.   He is the Founder and Director of the Program in Integrative Medicine (PIM) at the College of Medicine, University of Arizona, where he is also a Clinical Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public Health and the Lovell-Jones Professor of Integrative Rheumatology. Dr. Dean Ornish Lifestyle Program Reverse heart disease.  Simple choices about diet and lifestyle can play such a powerful role in their health and well-being.  For the past 25 years, Dean Ornish, MD, and his colleagues at the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute have conducted a series of scientific studies proving that comprehensive changes in diet and lifestyle can often reverse the progression of even severe heart disease.  And Newsweek reported, "Revolutionary results. ... Dr. Ornish's work could change the lives of millions. By the standards of conventional medicine, the impossible has happened." Dr. Christiane Northrup Internationally known for her empowering approach to women’s health and wellness, Dr. Northrup is a leading proponent of medicine and healing that acknowledges the unity of the mind and body, as well as the powerful role of the human spirit in creating health. Following a career as a practicing physician in obstetrics and gynecology for over 20 years, Dr. Northrup has now dedicated her lifework to helping women (and the men who love them) learn how to create health in their lives.  Dr. Fuhrman Specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional and natural methods.  Author of Eat To Live: The Revolutionary Plan for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss,  Fasting and Eating for Health: A Medical Doctor’s Program for Conquering Disease,  Disease–Proof Your Child,  and Eat For Health, (acclaimed as a medical breakthrough for weight loss, disease reversal and prevention.)  + 2nd place in U.S. National Pairs figure skating championship! Dr. Neal Barnard Received his M.D. degree at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and completed his residency at the same institution.  Founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) in 1985. PCRM has since grown into a nationwide group of physicians and lay supporters that promotes preventive medicine and addresses controversies in modern medicine.  Clinical researcher, author, and health advocate. principal investigator or coinvestigator on several clinical trials investigating the effects of diet on health & the effect of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes. Author of  Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes, Breaking the Food Seduction, Turn off the Fat Genes, The Best in the World (1998: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Washington, D.C. collection of delicious recipes), Foods That Fight Pain, Eat Right, Live Longer,  Food for Life,  A Physician's Slimming Guide,    The Power of Your Plate Dr. Hoffman Leader in the field of complementary medicine and prevention.  Dr. Hoffman received his Bachelor's Degree from Columbia College and his M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is founder and Medical Director of the Hoffman Center in New York City, author of numerous books and articles for the public and for health professionals, and is host of the popular nationally-syndicated radio program Health Talk Dr. Hyla Cass Leading Edge Integrative medicine   Dr. Linda Olafson INTEGRATIVE PEDIATRICIAN Dr. Greene -Pediatrician Dr. Greene is the cutting edge green pediatrician,a graduate of Princeton University and the University of California at San Francisco. Upon completion of his pediatric residency program at Children's Hospital Medical Center of Northern California he served as Chief Resident. He entered primary care pediatrics in January 1993. He is now a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine, an Attending Pediatrician at Packard Children's Hospital. Dr. Greene is the Chairman of the Board for The Organic Center and on the Advisory Board of Healthy Child Healthy World. Dr. Sears - Pediatrician Famous for the Sears books,  Dr Bill Sears and his wife Martha, a registered nurse, have raised eight children. The two oldest followed in their dad's footsteps, also becoming pediatritions.  Dr Bill has been practicing pediatric medicine for more than 30 years. Martha is a former childbirth educator, a La Leche League leader, and a lactation consultant. Martha is the co-author of 25 parenting books with her husband.   Dr. Sears is an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. Bill received his pediatric training at Harvard Medical School's Children's Hospital in Boston. NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR Dr. Murray Natural Health ORTHOMOLECULAR MEDICINE The Schachter Center of Complementary Medicine PREVENTIVE SUPPLEMENTS Prostabel Prostate Cancer Supplim. Lowers PSA Dr. Katz at Columbia University says it might be an excellent approach to prevention of prostate. However,  It is still in the research phase.  Ladybel - Protection during stress Ladybel®, a scientifically optimized dietary supplement formula, helps women maintain their health during stressful circumstances.* MEDICAL LIBRARY / INFORMATION Web MD The WebMD content staff blends award-winning expertise in medicine, journalism, health communication and content creation to bring you the best health information possible. Their esteemed colleagues at MedicineNet.com are frequent contributors to WebMD and comprise  their Medical Editorial Board. Their Independent Medical Review Board continuously reviews the site for accuracy and timeliness. Stanford Health Library Men's Health-Am. Acad. of Fam. Physicians Prostate health, reproductive health, mental health and addictions, fatherhood and general information. HOLISTIC HEALTH SITES Berkeley Wellness, Nutrition, Fitness & Self Care Whole Health MD A site dedicated to providing the best in complementary and alternative medicine. All of their information is developed by a team of leading board- certified doctors and specialists.  INCLUDES THE HEALING KITCHEN Stanford Women's Center for Mind-Body Health Preventive Medicine Research Institute-Ornish PMRI is a non-profit research institute that performs scientific research investigating the effects of diet and lifestyle choices on health and disease.  The founder, Dr. Dean Ornish, MD is a physician and scientist, well-known for the development of the comprehensive lifestyle change program for reversing heart disease.  More recently Dr. Ornish and his colleagues at PMRI have been studying the effects of these same comprehensive lifestyle changes on the progression of early stage prostate cancer. American Holistic Health Association Information about health and wellness resources to help you better cope with an illness or disease, or to enhance your health. AHHA's focus is to help you integrate mind, body and spirit in the process. Resources include offerings in both conventional and alternative medicine.  With nothing to "sell," AHHA has the unique opportunity to serve as a neutral clearinghouse to assist you in locating resources you need to enhance your health and well-being. Since the beginning, AHHA member contributions have made it possible for AHHA to be free and impartial in helping people to help themselves. My Wellness Test a holistic assessment and life-balance program designed to help individuals gain personal insight into their state of physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. The program offers guidance and tools to transform this new awareness into sustainable lifestyle change, and a renewed sense of health and wellbeing. INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE FOR CANCER Choices in Healing for Cancer One of the best books on complementary therapies is Michael Lerner's Choices in Healing. It's a balanced and thoughtful assessment of a variety of therapies and their role in the treatment of cancer. The publisher (Commonweal) has placed the entire book on-line. Duke Center for Integrative Medicine Founded in 2000, Duke Integrative Medicine draws from the very best conventional and complementary/ alternative medicine strategies to create a plan to help you optimize your health.  Develop a health plan to address the whole person, because we believe there is a powerful interrelationship between the mind, body, spirit and community in both health and disease INTEGRATIVE NEUROSCIENCE Dr. Perlmutter Neurologist   Recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders. http://inutritionals.com/drperlmutter.php   Representing more than 30 years of research in the clinical neurosciences, Dr. Perlmutter's brand includes these important products: Dr. Perlmutter's BrainSustain Dr. Perlmutter's NeuroActives BrainSustain Dr. Perlmutter's Kids BrainSustain neuroscience - healing the nervous system Addressing neurotransmitter and hormone imbalances through TAATsm can lead to significantly improved patient outcomes for a number of today’s most challenging conditions. Advocate an assess-address approach to nervous system function. This process entails laboratory assessment of the body’s chemical messengers, via urinary neurotransmitter and salivary hormone testing. Based on the laboratory results, NeuroScience works with healthcare providers to develop Targeted Amino Acid Therapy (TAATsm) programs designed to address the spectrum of neurotransmitter and hormone imbalances. The Best in Alternative Cancer Treatmnt Info National Institute of Health Shared Experience Cancer Experience Support Knowledgebase - Cancer Stories Living Beyond Breast Cancer Whether you need information on breast cancer treatment, testing or side effects, we are dedicated to assisting you by offering easy access to a wealth of information specific to your needs. 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