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Sites to Visit:
There's a little bit of everything here - from traditional medical sites to the best
yoga sites online - check back often as we add new resources frequently!
Note: links to other sites will always open in a new window, so just close the
window to return to Womensnet!
The National Women’s Health Resource Center
http://www.healthywomen.org/
The National Women’s Health Resource Center (NWHRC) is an independent,
non-profit organization dedicated to educating women of all ages about health
and wellness issues. Information here is reliable, and timely, as the site is
frequently updated. Check out the "Health Topics" section - it not only presents
you with a huge list of topics, but under each main topic are subtopics such
as "Overview", "diagnosis" Questions to Ask", etc. - extremely helpful for your
next health care visit - whether it be to your GYN or your acupuncturist!
HealthWorld Online
http://www.healthy.net
This is a commercial site, so you will find a lot of vitamin and supplement ads
but there is also a wealth of information about alternative practices & holistic
health resources. Well worth the time to browse for a while!
GreenBiz
http://www.greenbiz.com
Looking for green products - you know, the stuff that's good for you AND the
planet? Here's the place to go - everything from household goods to clothing!
MindTools
http://www.mindtools.com
This site is jam-packed with all kinds of interesting quizzes and helpful tips,
for just about everything from stress management to increasing creativity.
There are some tremendously some simple but effective to use tools here
(such as a clever grid chart system for decision-impaired individuals!). You can
download the entire site with all of the various guides and tools for only $19.95!
Prevention Magazine Online
http://www.prevention.com
If you don't want to spend the moola to buy the hard copy, you can still get a
lot of great info free online, and through their free newsletters. Recipes, an
excellent vitamin/supplement guide and many of the articles from the current
issue can all be found online!
Yoga Site - An Eclectic Collection of Yoga Connections
http://www.yogasite.com/
The title pretty well describes the site - here you will find a everything related to
yoga, whether it's clothing,poses, or events! There is also a very good glossary
explaining the different types of yoga, & articles on yoga as therapy for various
health problems.
YogaFinder.com
http://www.yogafinder.com/
Looking for classes, events, retreats or yoga-oriented spas? This is the place
to start your search!
Yoga Movement (Glossary)
http://www.yogamovement.com/resources/glossary.html
The best glossary of yoga & meditation terms online! Terrific articles, as well as
links to some of the better priced suppliers of mats, blocks, tapes, etc.
WebMD
http://webmd.com/
Probably the most comprehensive and current collection of health news and
issues online, this site covers everything from womens health to diet plans, &
everything in between. Excellent newsletters,but I think the best feature is the
"Drug & Herbs Look-up", which gives you a good overview of the product
as well as any warnings that you need to know!
MotherNature.com
http://www.mothernature.com/library/index.cfm
This is a commercial site that sells vitamins and supplements - but the library
here has a wealth of information, and also includes another excellent resource
regarding the efefcts and interactions of herbs and supplements
GetFit.com
http://www.getfit.com/index.jsp?brand=googlefitness
Are you a fitness video junkie? If so - this is a great place to cut down on the
cost of the latest video/DVD release - for $10 a month you have access to
hundreds of workouts videos with new ones added every month, along with
all the tools you need to monitor your diet and workout program.
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