Resources and Links

In this section of our site, you will find an annotated list of helpful consumer and professional resources and web links. Please check back regularly for updates as we continue to expand this part of our site. If you discover any incorrect information, please e-mail us at info@holistichealthresearch.ca.

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Associations/Nonprofits

• Acupuncture Foundation of Canada
• Association of Complementary Physicians of British Columbia
• Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy
• British Columbia Naturopathic Association
• Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
• Canadian Chiropractic Association
• Canadian Coalition of Herbal Associations
• Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
• Canadian Complementary Medical Association
• Canadian Health Food Association

• Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
• College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
• College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia
• Friends of Alternative and Complementary Therapies (FACT)
• International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine
• Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors
• The Complementary Therapies Nurses' Interest Group ~ A Special Interest Group of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario

Journals and Publications

Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine
A quarterly journal for health professionals covering nutritional research and clinical trials

The Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine (JCIM)
Canadian-led, peer-reviewed all electronic journal

Research Databases

CAMline
Evidence-based website on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for healthcare professionals and the public.

www.cam.org.nz
Evidence-based online resource about complementary and alternative medicine

Researcher Networks

Canadian Interdisciplinary Network for CAM Research (IN-CAM)
Launched in January 2004, IN-CAM's two primary objectives are to build research capacity and facilitate interdisciplinary CAM research in Canada, particularly from the perspective of health services or social science. Offers searchable members database, bi-monthly e-bulletin, networking opportunities and an annual research symposium. Free membership.

Canadian Pediatric Complementary and Alternative Medicine Network (PedCAM) A new network to link pediatric CAM researchers and educators. Free membership provides access to online searchable database of members, bi-monthly bulletin and an annual research forum.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Education and Research Network of Alberta (CAMera) Provincial multidisciplinary network seeking to enhance capacity of the Alberta CAM community to access, use and conduct CAM research. Offers free membership; website that hosts research funding information, resources etc; research education services and an annual research symposium.

International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ISCMR) Multidisciplinary scientific organization to foster the development and dissemination of new knowledge regarding whole person healing and whole systems healthcare research, including traditional, holistic, alternative, complementary and integrative forms of medicine. Fee based membership offers access to discounted subscription rates for selected journals, quarterly newsletters and more.

Natural Health Products Research Society of Canada (NHPRS) Founded in 2003, the NHP Research Society mission is to facilitate and support meaningful, scientifically rigorous research and education on natural health products. Hosts an annual conference.