Medical & Naturopathic Resource

National College of Natural Medicine - the first and oldest accredited naturopathic college in the United States 

American Association of Naturopathic Physicians - find out which accredited naturopaths are in your area, and latest news on the profession 

Herbal Materia Medica - from Sharon Tilgner's Herbal Medicine from the Heart of the Earth - this site lists common herbs by both their Latin and common names so you can see their medicinal uses, which part of the plant to use, and when not to take these herbs medicinally (contraindications)

The Townsend Letter - alternative medicine's premiere medical journal 

IV Nutritional Therapy for Physicians - contact information for physicians and other healthcare practitioners who want to incorporate IV therapy into their healing modalities 

The Merck Manual - a resource that explains specific medical conditions - how you get it, prognosis, etc 

The Glycemic Index - possibly one of the healthiest ways to eat, whether you are diabetic or not, this site educates on the glycemic index of food as well as offers a database where you can type in a food item and get the calculated glycemic index for that food 

The World's Healthiest Foods - a great resource for why certain foods are healthy, vitamin & mineral content of foods, recipes and more

Epocrates - a free, web-based drug database that reviews pharmacology, side effects and common interactions of pharmaceuticals 

Mountain Rose Herbs - my favorite place to get bulk herbs, oils and other goodies to make teas, salves and other medicines. They also have readily prepared products, books and more. Plus most of their products are 100% organic, and grown right here in Oregon!

 
The Weston A Price Foundation - in food, farming and the healing arts - a great education resource on nutrition and more 

Vital Choice - your source for organic berries, nuts, chocolate and wild-caught fish delivered right to your door! All seafood has been tested for heavy metals and is the highest quality of omega fatty acids!

View my rVita Profile - this is an online networking group joining medical professionals of all kinds with patients. Ask questions, read articles, or find a practitioner that's right for you.

Non-Medical Resources

Align Portland - Referral-based networking group in Portland, OR who support sustainable and green living

Thrive Designs - Design company in Portland, OR that does anything from home staging and room "re-dos," to merchandising and display

United Plant Savers - a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving native medicinal plants  

Gardener's Supply Company - a great gardener's resource for supplies, including organic options 

FarmersMarket.com - a great resource for a listing of farmers markets in your area, and more

Martha Stewart - I have to admit, I'm a HUGE fan - click here for amazing, healthy recipes, and much, MUCH more

Abundant Earth Environmental Superstore - a great resource for staying green - it's amazing what you can find here! 

The Green Guide's Smart Shopper's Cards - want to know which fish has less mercury? Or which toys are safe for your child? What about plastics - which ones are least toxic? These guides will tell you exactly what to look for when buying food and products 

Local Harvest is an online resource for finding a community supported agriculture organization in your area - why not eat your food straight from the farm - and better yet, have it delivered straight to your door

View my LinkedIn profile - this is an online networking group for professionals 

Brighter Days Housecleaning - a Portland favorite for cleaning services. These gals use only green products and elbow grease to get your hacienda spic and span, and will come out to your place how ever often you like. Their rates are extremely reasonable as well.