With the internet at your fingertips, there are endless resources to learn about alternative therapies and holistic health. These comprehensive websites include resources on products and therapies and where to get them, articles from health professionals, and so much more! Veronica Williams (pictured) put together a guide of her favorites as you start your journey into alternative therapies and better health!
1. Dr. Mercola
Started by Joseph Mercola an alternative medicine proponent and osteopathic physician. His site has articles, videos, health guides, and a shop that sells supplements, foods, toiletries, and even pet products! You can find everything from guides on herbs, to nutritional plans, to articles on the current food system. This easily searchable site has information on almost every alternative therapy as well. The integration of comprehensive information and high-quality products for bettering your health is what makes it a must visit on our list.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi began with a simple goal, to spread transcendental meditation to the western world. By bringing this meditation, he wanted to spread the practice of Ayurveda. Ayurveda translates to the “science of life,” in Sanskrit. With dedication to the Ayurveda practice they opened up VPK which is an online store of ayurvedic supplements, herbs, and other products. Not only are the products high quality but the site a great guide to learning about Ayurveda medicine including articles and guides on herbs & supplements. They also have quizzes to learn about your dosha. Dosha is your mind-body type, finding out your dosha can help you determine what Ayurveda practices and herbs are best to integrate into your daily routine.
This blogger, mother, and health-expert has curated an extensive blog on all things health! With a focus on wellness and recipes that are time efficient and easy this is the perfect blog for not just families, but anyone with a busy lifestyle. You can find even more information through “The Healthy Moms” podcast, a podcast put on Wellness Mama that covers topics ranging from Keto and vegan diets all the way to understanding vibrational frequencies. This is a great resource for families who are beginning their journey into a healthier lifestyle!
Search over 10,000 health topics with Green Med info! One of the unique aspects of this website is their database of abstracts, journals, studies, and more from healthcare professionals. Search diseases, therapies, supplements, and really anything you could imagine. There are countless articles on each topic. This is truly the best website if you are really looking into alternative therapies to get all the information you can. So get reading!
5. Foundation for Alternative and Integrative Medicine
With the mission to ‘create a revolution in healthcare’, the Foundation for Alternative and Integrative medicine is a world of online resources for those looking to change their health. They use a systematic process meaning they “identify effective alternative therapies using a four-pronged systematic approach including site visits, conferences, retrospective studies and clinical trials, and networking to integrate new therapies into practice.” Their website includes articles, videos, resources to get in touch with other groups and practitioners, as well as links to events where you can learn more about alternative therapy. They cover topics from on allergies, dentistry, CBD, energy healing, cancer treatment, homeotherapy, and so much more! This foundation is constantly adding new information, new studies, hosting new events, and more.
These websites are all great resources to learn about alternative therapy and health practices. From recipes to herbal guides and articles, these websites will help you to start your journey with alternative health. Instead of shelling out tons of expensive textbooks and holistic health coach fees these resources can save you hundreds and give you the information you need.
*** We do not recommend these sites as an alternative to treatment just a resource to learn more and find practitioners for treatments***
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