Yesterday I presented my latest webinar on Evaluating Supplements and Integrative Therapies. I cover a variety of topics including:
- What are dietary supplements
- Questions to Consider
- Integrative Medicine Options
- Resources!
Watch the Recording Here!
Check Out These Recommended Resources:
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center – About Herbs
https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/diagnosis-treatment/symptom-management/integrative-medicine/herbs/about-herbs - American Institute for Cancer Research Supplements & Nutrients
https://www.aicr.org/cancer-prevention/healthy-eating/supplements-nutrients/ - National Cancer Institute’s Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Website: https://cam.cancer.gov
Offers in-depth information about complementary and alternative therapies with a focus on cancer. Includes sections on talking to your healthcare provider about CAM, information about specific therapies, and frequently asked questions. - National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements
Website: https://ods.od.nih.gov
Provides information about wise supplement use and detailed fact sheets about individual vitamins and supplements. Also has an app you can use to keep up with supplements on your smart phone; choose My Dietary Supplements Mobile App on the left menu bar. - National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Website: https://www.nccih.nih.gov
Has information on complementary and alternative therapy-related topics and clinical trials including a section with fact sheets about many herbs. - US Food and Drug Administration – Dietary Supplements
Website: https://www.fda.gov/food/dietary-supplements
Includes information about labels, rules, regulations, and more about dietary supplements. Includes information about reporting problems with dietary supplements.
Examples of organizations that offer quality testing are:
- US Pharmacopeia
- NSF International
- ConsumerLab.com
I hope you find it helpful!
-Julie
THANK YOU!!!!!