The Old Farmer’s Almanac February 2, 2011
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Ever wondered what the weather was like the day you were born or when you should plant those heirloom tomatoes? The answers to these and many more interesting facts can be found at www.almanac.com. From this website you can find information about weather, gardening, astrology, and cookery.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Index August 13, 2008
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From the University of Maryland Medical Center, this site provides information on most forms of complemetary and alternative medicine, including: acupuncture, aromatherapy, ayruveda, biofeedback, chiropractic, herbal medicine, homeopathy, hypnotherapy, massage, mind/body medicine, naturopathy, nutrition, osteopathy, relaxation techniques, spirituality, tai chi, therapeutic touch, traditional chinese medicine and yoga. Users can also search the site by condition.
ARKive: Images of Life on Earth May 2, 2008
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This is a wonderful collection of thousands of images and video clips of threatened and endangered animals from around the world. Besides colorful photos, for most animals video clips are also available. Users can also learn more about each animal: Facts & Status, Description, Range & Habitat, Biology, Threats & Conservation, and more.
Dietary Supplements Labels Database October 24, 2007
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http://dietarysupplements.nlm.nih.gov/dietary/
This database indexes over 2000 dietary supplements and allows users to compare the ingredients of various brands. Each entry will supply information such as uses in humans, adverse effects, mechanism of action, and claimed health benefit. Information on warnings and recalls is also provided.
Herbal Medicine September 8, 2007
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/herbalmedicine.html#cat57
MedlinePlus has a great introduction to herbal medicine, including descriptions of particular herbs and their medicinal uses.
vPlants January 27, 2007
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A database of over 72,000 plant specimens from three Chicago institutions: the Field Museum of Natural History, The Morton Arboretum and the Chicago Botanic Garden. Although the focus is on plants and fungi found in the Chicago region, many entries are universal. Photos, taxonomic information and other descriptive data are included for most entries.
Herbal Safety August 7, 2006
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The University of Texas at El Paso has created this site to disseminate information about research findings related to herbal remedies and their uses. Very helpful fact sheets are also included.
An Illustrated Herbal July 22, 2006
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This site contains a compilation of around 500 plants and their corresponding therapeutic properties. Includes illustrations and astrology info as well. Searchable and browsable. Does NOT offer scientific evidence or possible precautions.
