Health and Resources

Check out the following links for additional information for helpful resources:

This website provides information for all medical subjects and updated research information.

National Library of Medicine

DrugInfo Clearing House

Provides resources information for practitioners and clients. 

Provides information and resources for Ayurvedic medicine.

Provides information and resources for Homeopathy.

This website provides basic information for naturopathy.

Ocupational Safety & Health Administration homepage:
https://www.osha.gov/index.html

Medical Qigong exercise: Medicine begins with me provides continuing education medical Qigong classes for professionals and the general public: The instructors Frank Chan and Eva Lew, M.D. are experts and passionate in Chilel Qigong for health:  Please check out their websites and classes:
http://medicinebeginswithme.com/

https://labtestsonline.org/understanding/

 http://www.onepowerfulword.com/2010/10/18-benefits-of-deep-breathing-and-how.html

Snow Lotus Herbal and aromatherapy information:

http://snowlotus.org/learn-discover/

AA Alcoholism information & treatment centers (800) 234 0420. Alcohol Abuse 24 Hour Hotline and Treatment (800) 222-0828 Write for more information, contact National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug information at (800) 729-6686 (www.health.org) and the National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism (www.niaaa.nih.gov). April 8, is National Alcohol Screening Day, call (800) 636-7600 for rapid access automated system will ask for zip code, and within minutes it will get the phone number to the nearest screening center .
Al-Anon World Service Office (800) 344-2666 or (800)356-9996.
http://www.aa.org/

AAA Flying Alone provides free copy of handy advice for kid travel solo. Send a long self addressed stamped envelope to AAA Flying Alone - MS 75 1000 AAA Drive, Heathrow, FL 32746
http://exchange.aaa.com/safety/child-safety/children%E2%80%99s-travel-tips/

AAFPRS The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery sponsors a program called Face to Face: The National Domestic Violence project, which matches victims of domestic violence with facial plastic surgeons for consultation and reconstructive surgery at no charge. NCADV (800)842-4546
http://www.aafprs.org/history/face-to-face/

AARP Foundation Tax Aide volunteers are helping low to moderate income Americans, especially those 60 and older file their taxes. Visit http://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/

Addiction Group is dedicated to help individuals suffering from substance abuse and Recovery to prevent new cases through credible information and spreading awareness to as many as we can reach. Every fact-based piece of content is written by journalists or medical professionals.

AIDS Information and resources:
http://www.apla.org/health-and-wellness/
AIDS Project Los Angeles 213 201-1600
Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has been providing treatment and advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS since 1987.
http://www.aidshealth.org/#/healthcare

Air LifeLine help people who needs medical care and can not afford the regular transportation, or if other transport companies won't take the patient because of their condition, call AirLifeLine. The number is (800) 446-1211. The address is for donations is AirLifeLine, 6133 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95822.
http://www.cancernetwork.com/articles/pilots-airlifeline-donate-flights-patients-need

American Association of Poison Control Centers provides a primary resource for poisoning information and prevention; for information about a poison control center in your area, call (800) 222-1222.
http://www.aapcc.org/

American Association of Suicidology Internet address :
http://www.suicidology.org/

American Cancer Society Inc.
http://www.cancer.org/
National Headquaters 1599 Clifton Road N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329 information (800) ACS (227) -2345.

American Childhood Cancer Organizatio (ACCO) is one of the nation’s largest grassroots organizations at the forefront of the crucial battle against childhood cancer. We are dedicated to improving the lives of children living with childhood cancer or its long-term impacts, and to offering critical advice, support, and assistance to families engaged in this life-altering struggle. Contact: American Childhood Cancer Organization National Office: P.O. Box 498, Kensington MD 20895-0498 Delivery Address: American Childhood Cancer Organization, 10920 Connecticut Ave.,Suite A
Kensington MD 20895 Toll Free Phone 855-858-2226 Local ~ Phone: 301-962-3520
Local Fax: 301-962-3521
http://www.acco.org/

http://www.diabetes.org/

American Heart Association National Center 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Tx 75231-4596 for more information contact local American Heart Association 1-800- AHA-USA1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Heart_Association

American Lung Asociation for Lung Health call (800) 586-4872
http://www.lung.org/#
http://www.lung.org/associations/states/california/

American Red Cross History http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Red_Cross
Los Angeles Local Chapter 11355 Ohio Avenue,Los Angeles, CA, 90025 ~ Phone: (310) 445-9900
http://www.redcross.org/

ARC- American Refugee Committee works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities. We help people survive conflict and crisis and rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency.

http://arcrelief.org/

ASCP American Society of Clinical Pathologists Laboratory Medicine is the monthly publication of ASCP, a non-profit organization for educational scientific and charitable purposes. 2100 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612-3798
http://ascp.org/ Tel : (800)267-2727

American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn., provide information on stuttering or for referrals to a speech-language pathologist. Call at (800) 638-8255 or write to American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn., 2200 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850-3289
http://www.asha.org/

American Tinnitus Assn. 503-248-9985 Address: Box 5, Portland, Ore 97207
http://www.ata.org/home

Aplastic Anemia Myelodysplastic Syndrome Foundation 800-747-2820
http://www.aamds.org/

Arthritis Foundation based in Atlanta Tel: 800-283-7800.
Provides "Basic Facts" borchure about how to reduce joint stress from arthritis.
http://www.arthritis.org/

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America provide information about allergies and asthma.
8201 Corporate Drive,Suite 1000, Landover, MD 20785 Tel: (800) 727-8462
http://aafa.org/

California Acupuncture Board provides information regarding acupuncture licensing and related issues. Address: 1424 Howe Avenue, Suite 37, Sacramento, CA 95825-3233 Tel: (916) 263-2680
http://www.acupuncture.ca.gov/

California Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center call 800 74sight for more information 1404 Lemon St. Vallejo, CA 94590
http://www.californialionsfriendsinsight.org/recycle.shtml

A team of curators and librarians at forevercurious.org are putting together a list of cancer resources and suggested to share the following cancer resources to this site to help spread the word? They are a great addition to this website and we truly appreciated the support from our readers:

Financial Resources for Cancer Patients
Assistance Speaking to Your Doctor about Treatment
Looking Good with Cancer: Tips for Looking Your Best
Online Communities For Cancer Patients
Legal Resources for Cancer Patients

CAP College of American Pathologists provides information for medical laboratory regulations, quality control standards. www.cap.org

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (previous CDC), Atlanta, GA provides information for means of infection control official site Main Tel:(404) 639-3311, emergency need (404) 639-2888, voice information (404) 332-4555
http://www.cdc.gov/

CDC National Prevention Information Network
http://npin.cdc.gov/

Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 422-4453. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/

ChildFund exists to help deprived, excluded and vulnerable children have the capacity to improve their lives and the opportunity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change in their communities.
https://www.childfund.org/about-us/

Chosen Mission Project an inter-denominational ministry, has shipped medical supplies to health care facilities in more than 80 countries. Volunteers and staff sometimes travel to countries to install equipment and to train personnel in its operation and maintenance. Contact: Chosen Mission Project, 3642 W. 26th st, Erie, PA 16505 Tel:(814) 833-3023
http://www.chosenmissionproject.com/

Citizens for Public Action on Blood Pressure and Cholesterol, for questions regarding calcium channel blockers or other high blood pressure medication by calling 1-800-896-9925 or write to: P.O.Box 30374-HBP, Bethesda, MD 20824 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/CITIZENS+FOR+PUBLIC+ACTION+ON+BLOOD+PRESSURE+AND+CHOLESTEROL+AND...-a017290785

Co-dependents Anonymous, a fellowship of men, women and teen-agers whose common problem is an inability to maintain functional relationships. Its members desire healthy, fulfilling relationships with others and themselves. They follow a 12-step program adapted from AA. Address: P.O. Box 33577, Phoenix, AZ 85067-3577
http://coda.org/ Tel: (602) 277-7991

Compassion and Choices in dying, improves care and expands choice at the end of life. P.O. Box 101810 · Denver, CO 80250 Tel: 800.247.7421 · Fax: 866.312.2690
https://www.compassionandchoices.org/

Compassionate Friends. This organization provides support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.
P. O. Box 3696, Oak Brook, Ill 60522-3696
http://www.compassionatefriends.org/home.aspx

Save the Cord Foundation; Cord blood is becoming the favored source of stem cells used in transplant therapy. See website for information.
http://www.savethecordfoundation.org/

Cord Blood Registry; Cord blood banking allows you to save the stem cells found in cord blood to be used in the treatment of a range of conditions. call 888-932-6568
http://www.cordblood.com/

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Speak with a specialist by telephone at 888-MY-GUT-PAIN (888-694-8872) - See more at:
http://www.ccfa.org/living-with-crohns-colitis/talk-to-a-specialist/#sthash.a9JukD5n.dpuf
http://www.ccfa.org/

Delta Sky Wish Program Through Delta, people donate their unused frequent-flier miles so those in need can travel at no expense.
http://www.care.org/about/partnerships/corporate-partners/products-support-care/delta-skywish-program

Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center; The group provides individual, group and family therapy, as well as other programs. Call the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Crisis Line at 877-727-4747.
http://www.didihirsch.org/

Do Something Kindness and Justice Challenge - In honor of Martin Luther KIng Jr. holiday, to inspire and encourges young students believe in their power to create positive change and give them the tools to take action. By participating in the challenge during the two weeks between Jan 17 and January 28, students and teachers can post their acts on the Internet, share stories with students nationwide. All participanting students receive a certificate signed by Martin Luther King III, and trophies are awarded to top-performing students in each state. To register by writing to Do Something, 19 West 21st St, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10010 Tel:(212) 254-2390
To register online at http://www.dosomething.org

Down Syndrome: The National Down Syndrome Congress, 30 Mansell Court, Suite 108, Roswell, GA 30076 Tel: 800-232 6372
http://www.ndsccenter.org/

Easter Seal Society; Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.
http://www.easterseals.com/

Enuresis (Bed-wetting) information ; National Kidney Foundation of Arizona
https://azkidney.org/bed-wetting

Epilepsy Foundation of America 8301 Professional Place East, Suite 200, Landover, MD 20785-2353
http://www.epilepsy.com/ Tel: (800) 332-1000

EyecareAmerica offers eye exam for qualified individuals:

Equine Therapies:

http://www.improve-vision- naturally.com/eye-exercises. html

Family Services Assn. (FSA) has been a leader among non-profits, serving families in need since 1953. We continue to blaze the way for our community while encouraging our neighbors to think “outside-the-box” when it comes to caring for each other.
http://fsaca.org/about.html

Families Anonymous, provide information for parents who are struggling with an out- of control teen.
http://www.familiesanonymous.org/ Tel: (800) 736-9805

FDA's Mammography Information Service to find out a certified facility
http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/MammographyQualityStandardsActandProgram/ConsumerInformation/ucm113962.htm 

Fibromyalgia Network (Joint muscle pain), Address: P.O. Box 31750, Tucson, AZ 85751 (520) 290-5508.
http://www.fmnetnews.com/site-map

Fresh Start a transitional housing, drug and alcohol treatment, and supportive service agency founded by John & Bonnie Walls in 1989.
http://www.freshstartfoundation.org/?p=

Fresh Start Program, a group-based tobacco cessation support program offered by the American Cancer Society. 800 ACS 2345
http://www.acsworkplacesolutions.com/freshstart.asp

FTC Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection for credit rights, call toll free at (877) 382-4357 or visit the web site at http://www.ftc.gov or http://www.nag.org.

Funeral Consumer's Alliance, provide information for a simple and inexpensive funeral, write to address 33 Patchen Road, South Burlington, VT 05403 Tel: 802-865-8300
http://www.funerals.org/

Gambling Anon International Service Office, P.O.Box 17173, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (626) 960-3500
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/node/1

American College of Gastroenterology; 6400 Goldsboro Rd, Ste 200, Bethesda, MD 20817
Tel: (301) 263-9000 http://gi.org/

Gilda's Club in New York A support group for cancer patients where they gather to support each other and cope with their illness. There are similar Gilda’s clubs in many big cities Chicago, Detroit etc.
http://www.gildasclubnyc.org/

Glaucoma Foundation - to learn more about the vision disease, The Glaucoma Foundation
80 Maiden Lane, Suite 700, New York, NY 10038Tel: 212-285-0080
http://www.glaucomafoundation.org/index.php

Global Volunteers call (800) 487-1074, 375 E. Little Canada, St. Paul, MN 55117.
http://www.globalvolunteers.org/organization/default.asp

Hand Problem For a free brochure on hand problem and treatments, send a stamped business-size envelope to: Common Hand Problems, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, P.O. Box 2058, Des Plaines, IL 60017
http://www.aaos.org/news/news.asp
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/menus/hand.cfm

Hansen's Disease Program (Leprosy Clinic) information and National Hansen’s Disease Clinical centers:
http://www.hrsa.gov/hansensdisease/

H.E.A.R. Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers is a nonprofit (501c3) organization dedicated to raising awareness of the dangers of noise exposure that can lead to permanent hearing loss and tinnitus. Damage to hearing is typically cumulative and irreversible, not immediately detectable, and it can occur from almost any contemporary music source or event.
contact us: Location In San Francisco Bay Area call 415-409-EARS(3277) for appts or contact hear@hearnet.com

House Ear Institute, (213) 483 4431. Address: 2100 W. 3rd St. 5th Fl. L.A. CA90057 provides information and resources for hearing problems and advocates for preventing hearing loss.
http://www.betterhearing.org/

Helen Keller Services for the Blind offers a wide range of services and programs for people of all ages who are blind or have vision impairments. For more information on deaf-blind services, go to www.hknc.org

Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) is a trusted source of information on end of life, hospice care and grief. Throughout this site you will find information about living with advanced life-limiting illness, options for care and helpful resources for caregivers. 1710 Rhode Island Ave, NW, Suite 400 | Washington, DC 20036 or call 202.457.5811 / 800.854.3402 |
www.hospicefoundation.org

How to locate someone in China

https://classroom.synonym.com/how-to-find-or-locate-someone-in-china-12082186.html

International Aid/REAP ships medical equipment and medical supplies; International Aid is one of the largest reconditioners of medical equipment in the non-profit world. Contact: International AID, 17011 W. Hickory St, Spring Lake, MI 49456-9712 Toll-Free: 800-968-7490
http://www.internationalaid.org/
http://www.medishare.org/partnersA3.html
https://www.facebook.com/Intaid

International Food Information Council (IFIC) provides information on nutrition facts and guides, as well as food science, including food biotechnology and functional foods.
www.foodinsight.org
http://nutritionfacts.org/ the website provides nutrition info by entering a “food name”.
http://www.thedailyapple.com The daily apple balancing Blood Sugar for effective Weight Loss
www.nutritionnewsinfo.com
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/drug_Aa.html alphabetically indexed drug info
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/
http://www.nutrition.gov/whats-food

Immunization action coalition provides information about vaccinations, 2550 University Avenue West
Suite 415 North, Saint Paul, MN 55114 ~ Phone: +01 651-647-9009
http://www.immunize.org/

IRS “Offer in Compromise” service to help people with tax problems
http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Offer-in-Compromise-1

Junior Blind of America’s mission is helping children and adults who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled achieve independence. Los Angeles Campus: 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90043 Tel (323) 295-4555
http://juniorblind.org/web/

https://www.finimpact.com/support-lgbtq-owned-small-businesses/

Make a Wish Foundation grants wish to children with life threatening illness. Contact address: 4742 N. 4th St. Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Tel: 602-279-9474 http://wish.org/

March of Dimes provide educational resources regarding nutrition in prevention of Neural Tube Defects and pre- and postnatal health of mothers and infants. March of Dimes National Office 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605 Tel: (914) 997-4488
http://www.marchofdimes.org/

Medical Board of California the state agency that protects consumers through proper licensing of medical doctors, investigates complaints and disciplines those who violate the law. It provides information regarding how to search a board certified specialty physician. http://www.mbc.ca.gov/

National Multiple Sclerosis Society website provides in depth information regarding symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, support group and research
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/What-is-MS?gclid=Cj0KEQjwuI-oBRCEi87g0K3O8OoBEiQAb25WAcUgX7hJYqW7KwO3ACE3v4uL0NUIA2SZr9UTRNGVqnEaAp9z8P8HAQ

Narconon International: The Narconon Addiction Rehab Program has an unique option that uses sauna, detoxification, nutritional supplements and exercise to keep people off drugs for good. Tel: 800-775-8750.
http://www.narconon.org/drug-rehab/

Narcotics Anonymous World Service Office Inc., help drug addicts to attend meetings and sharing experiences to stay away from drug addiction. P. O. Box 9999, Van Nuys, Calif. 91409 Telephone +1.818.773.9999
http://www.na.org/

NAAFA national association to advance fat acceptance, the goal of this organization is to fight discrimination against fat people, to promote self-esteem for fat people, and to have social functions for members.
Contact NAAFA P.O. Box 4662, Foster City, CA 94404-0662
Tel: (916) 558-6880 http://www.naafaonline.com/dev2/index.html

National Assn. of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders, 750 E Diehl Road #127, Naperville, Ill. 60563 Helpline 630-577-1330 http://www.anad.org/

National Cancer Institute Bethesda, Maryland 20892 NCI publications, Office of Cancer Communications provides information booklets for various cancers, call Cancer Information Service (800)-4 cancer. http://www.cancer.gov/
The National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Indexed Health information A-Z http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/topics/health/a/

National Captioning Institute Inc.(NCI), has three offices; Virginia office: 3725 Concorde Pkwy, Ste 100 Chantilly, VA 20151 V/TTY 703-917-7600 California office:303 North Glenoaks Blvd, Ste 200 Burbank, CA 91502 V/TTY 818-238-0068 Texas office: 7610 N. Stemmons Fwy, Ste 200 Dallas, TX 75247 V/TTY 214-647-4360 http://www.ncicap.org/

National Depression Screening Day Oct. 8, 2015 Call (781) 239-0071 for screening information.
http://mentalhealthscreening.org/programs/initiatives

National Domestic Violence Hotline provide information for locating local battered women's shelter, call (800) 799-safe (800) 799-7233 or for hearing impaired, call TDD: (800) 787-3224).
http://www.thehotline.org/

National Eye Care Project ophthalmologist care for qualified patients. Sponsored by the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Contact: P.O. Box 429098, San Francisco, CA 94142-9098
Tel: 877-887-6327
http://www.eyecareamerica.org/

Since 1993, the Caregiver Action Network (formerly the National Family Caregivers Association) has been working to promote resourcefulness and respect for family caregivers across the country.
http://www.caregiveraction.org/about/history/

National Foundation for Credit Counseling provides a counseling service and a certified counselor near them and assist people to live within their budget. Call NFCC at (800) 388-2227
https://www.nfcc.org/index.php

National Gaucher Foundation is a non-profit organization for the purpose of encouraging support and raising funds to promote research into the cause and cure of Gaucher Disease. An inherited disease caused by a gene mutation, resulted a lack of enzyme gulcocerebrosidase thus unable to break down a body fat called glucocerebroside, accumulates mostly in the liver, spleen and bone marrow. The disease is more common in the descendents of Jewish people from eastern Europe (Ashkenazi). For more information, please call the Gaucher Foundation at (800) 504-3189 or visit their website at: http://www.gaucherdisease.org/

National Institute of Health Department of Health & Human Services, Public Health Services provide up to date health information Medline Plus:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videosandcooltools.html

National Kidney Foundation provides information or answer questions about kidney diseases organ donation (800) 622-9010. National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016
https://www.kidney.org/

NMDP National Marrow Donor Program “Be The Match®” is operated by the National Marrow Donor Program® (NMDP): Contact National Marrow Donor Program, 3001 Broadway Street N.E.
Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55413-1753 In the United States and Canada, call us toll free:
General information about Be The Match or NMDP:1 (800) MARROW2 (1-800-627-7692)
http://bethematch.org/

National Organization of Rare Diseases Database (NORD’s) Rare Disease Database provides brief introductions for patients and caregivers to specific rare diseases. Medical experts and representatives of patient organizations who would like to assist NORD in developing reports on topics not currently covered in this database may write to education@rarediseases.org.

National Runaway Switchboard is a toll-free 24 hours hotline that provides confidential crisis intervention and referrals for youth in crisis and their families. By calling (800) RUNAWAY, young people nationwide who are stranded on the streets can be referred to nearby shelters where they can spend the night safely. Teens can also receive crisis counseling, and other necessary help.
http://usich.gov/about_us/funding_programs/programs/national_runaway_switchboard

National Stuttering Project; the National Stuttering Association (NSA) plays a vital role in letting people who stutter know that they are not alone. As the world's largest self-help group for people who stutter, the NSA provides support and information to the stuttering community through a variety of programs and services, call +1 (800) 937-8888, 119 W. 40th Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10018
http://nsastutter.org/

National Youth Advocacy Coalition Support Group for Gay Youth
http://www.nyacyouth.org/

NaturalHealers.com - If you would like to find massage therapy schools, chiropractic colleges, acupuncture schools, or any school of the natural healing arts. Some of the school has clinic that can provide treatments for lower cost.
http://www.naturalhealers.com/natural-health-careers/alternative-medicine/?utm_medium=sem&cid=11&utm_source=msn&utm_campaign=gen_NatPath_anh_gen_ns_sea_eng&utm_content=default&KID=ad17e7a2-95ce-4131-b733-be88b78beb1c

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Foundation provide information, contact: International OCD Foundation, Inc., 18 Tremont Street, Suite 903, Boston, MA 02108, ~ Phone: (617) 973-5801
http://iocdf.org/add-listing/

Operation Smile , Pediatric plastic surgeons do plastic surgery for children, Address: 3641 Faculty Boulevard • Virginia Beach, VA 23453 • USA Tel:1-888-OPSMILE (888-677-6453)
http://www.operationsmile.org/

Organ Donar Card: The Donor Card enables people to express their wish to become an organ donor. the National Kidney Foundation . UNOS is our Federal contractor that manages the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN)—www.optn.org . UNOS has a toll free number for any questions you may have about living donation, transplant centers, or the transplant process. The number is 1.888.TXINFO1 (894.6361).
http://organdonor.gov/index.html

Overeaters Anonymous World Service Tel: (505) 891 2664. Address: P. O. Box 44020, Rio Rancho, NM 87174-4020 Overeaters Anonymous (OA) offers a program of recovery from compulsive overeating, binge eating and other eating disorders using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA.
http://www.oa.org/

http://www.paget.org/

Parents Anonymous, that helps abusive parents develop parenting skills. Most abusers had no role models in their lives; this program helps fill the gap. 250 West First Street, Suite 250, Claremont, CA 91711
~ Phone: (909) 621-6184
http://parentsanonymous.org/

Patient Assist Program;  RxAssist can help you learn about ways to use pharmaceutical company programs and other resources to help reduce your medication costs.

People's Pharmacy The Graedons' People's Pharmacy provides Graedons' Guide to Home Remedies, and books for valuable information in drug information, herbal and home remedies and health books.
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/

PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Its mission: to promote the health and well-being of gay men, lesbians and bisexual people, their families and friends through support, education and advocacy; to end discrimination and secure equal civil rights. For information about a chapter in your area, write to PFLAG, 1828 L Street, NW, Suite 660, Washington D.C., 20036 Tel: 202-467-8180
http://community.pflag.org/

Planned Parenthood provides low cost birth control for those having financial problems or whose insurance does not cover it. In California, The Office of Family Planning offers funds for birth control to low-income individuals and families. Residents of other states should contact their state department of health and welfare.
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/ 1-800-230-PLAN

Positive Thinking Health benefits (Mayo Clinic website):

There are so many benefits of positive thinking to improve quality of life, stress reduction is one of them, please see weblink from Mayo clinic website listed below:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950

Positive Thinking Quotes:

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/positive-thinking

Positive thinking skills:

https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/positive-thinking.html

Understanding the psychology of positive thinking:

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-positive-thinking-2794772

https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage/preventive-care-benefits/

Project Angel Food, deliver meals to homebound patients in Los Angeles, call 323-845-1800. Project Angel Food, 922 Vine Street, Los Angeles, California 90038
http://support.angelfood.org/site/PageNavigator/homepage.html#.VO6neCwwB3A

Prostate Cancer Information, understanding the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for Prostate Cancer. Call Tel: 1.855.6.PROSTATE (1.855.677.6782)
http://www.myprostatecancertreatment.org/en-US/Understanding-Prostate-Cancer/Prostate-Cancer-Diagnosis.aspx?gclid=CIqEyPvstMQCFRCqaQodxXsAYw#.VQr7V44wB3A

Recall Report was created to alert the public to the latest information on dangerous drugs and products. Contact Tel: (877) 850-7059

https://www.recallreport.org/

Recovery International: The mission of Recovery International is to use the cognitive-behavioral, peer-to-peer, self-help training system developed by Abraham Low, MD, to help individuals gain skills to lead more peaceful and productive lives The recovery method is a system for controling temperamaental behavior and changing attitudes toward nervous symptoms and fears. It's one of the best self-help groups afloat and it's worldwide. Recovery Inc., 105 W. Adams St., Ste. 2940, Chicago, IL 60603 ~ Phone: 312-337-5661
http://www.recoveryinternational.org/meetings/

Safer chemicals Org
http://saferchemicals.org/

Share, the self help and recovery exchange, nonprofit group founded by the Emotional Health Assn. provides meetings for support groups (310) 846-5270,
http://www.shareselfhelp.org/
http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/

Skin Cancer Foundation provide information for melanoma, 149 Madison Avenue, Suite 901, New York, NY 10016 ~ Phone: (212) 725-5176
http://www.skincancer.org/

Strokes - Warning signs of strokes: (source: American Heart Association) (800) AHA-USA1.
-Unexplained dizziness, unsteadiness, or sudden falls, especially when they are accompanied by other symptoms.
-Sudden, severe headache with no apparent cause.
-Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body.
-Difficulty speaking to or understanding others.
-Sudden dimness or loss of vision.

For more information, write to: What You Should Know About Stroke Prevention, AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 8547, Silver Spring, MD 20907 or call: (800) 358-9295.
http://www.webmd.com/stroke/default.htm
http://www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/prevention/disease/strokcon.html
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/stroke/stroke_needtoknow.htm

Contact : Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for other health information
Office of Communications and Knowledge Transfer
540 Gaither Road, Suite 2000, Rockville, MD 20850.
Communicating by Phone with AHRQ: The public inquiries number is: (301) 427-1104.

Stuttering Foundation of America, P.O. Box 11749, Memphis, TN 38111-0749 Tel: (800) 992-9392 or (901) 761-0343. http://www.stutteringhelp.org/ or contact the American Speech-Language- Hearing Assn. 10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 http://www.asha.org. Tel; Non-Member: 800-638-8255

Suicide Prevention Resource Center, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) .
http://www.sprc.org/

Survivors of Incest Anonymous Inc., World Service Office, P.O. Box 190, Benson, MD 21018-9998
Tel: 410-893-3322 http://www.siawso.org/

Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation is the most widely known, largest and best-funded breast cancer organization in the United States.[1]It provides supports and fund research to end breast cancer worldwide. Contact: Headquarters: 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244 Tel: 1-877 GO KOMEN(1-877-465-6636) http://ww5.komen.org/

Syracuse Cancer Research Institute, Inc; 127 Edgemont Dr., Syracuse NY 13214 Tel: 315-472-6616
Dr. Benjamin Gold use Hydrazine sulfate to treat Cachexia, a severe loss of weight and energy in cancer patients, HS may deprive the cancer cells of glucose and other elements. http://scri.ngen.com/hydrazine_sulfate.html

The Alzheimer's Assn. provide brochure education information hotline 800 272 3900. Alzheimer diagnosis, research, treatment and supports patient’s outcome. Contact : Alzheimer's Assn., National office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633 tel: 312.335.8700
http://www.alz.org/i-have-alz/treatments-and-research.asp

The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation’s leading organization representing people with hearing loss. HLAA provides assistance and resources for people with hearing loss and their families to learn how to adjust to living with hearing loss. Contact: 7910 Woodmont Ave, Suite 1200, Bethesda, MD 20814, ~ Phone: 301.657.2248
http://www.hearingloss.org/

The Heart Touch Project is non-profit, educational and service organization devoted to the delivery of compassionate and healing touch to home or hospital-bound men, women, and children. Since its inception, Heart Touch has become an important resource for many of Southern California’s largest non-profit organizations, who have seen the positive effects of "Compassionate and Healing Touch Therapy” on the most ill members of our community. http://www.hearttouch.org

The Hemlock Society USA advocates legalization of physician aid in dying for terminally ill patients should they choose this method of ending. For more information and to receive two helpful booklets "Patients' Rights & Resources", and " A letter to my physician". In 2003 the national organization renamed itself, and a year later merged with another group into a newly formed national organization called Compassion & Choices. P.O. Box 101810, Denver, CO 80250 Tel: 800.247.7421 ·
https://www.compassionandchoices.org/

The Maple Counseling Center of Beverly Hills, a nonprofit community counseling organization, contact 9107 Wilshire Boulevard, Lower Level, Beverly Hills, California 90210
Business: (310) 271-9999 Fax: (310) 247-4910
info@tmcc.org

The National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse (NCPCA) 800-55-NCPCA was renamed Prevent Child Abuse America in 1999, the focus on cutting-edge work has continued throughout the organization’s history. Contact address: 228 South Wabash Avenue, 10th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 ~ Phone: 312.663.3520
Fax: 312.939.8962 or 1.800.CHILDREN (1.800.244.5373) Information and Referral
http://www.preventchildabuse.org/
mailbox@preventchildabuse.org

The One Shoe Crew (TOSC), Exchange shoe for amputees. $ 3.00 membership fee. Call, email or write: PO Box 285, Rio Linda, CA 95673 Tel: 916/991-0412
sally_tavarez@hotmail.com
http://www.amputee-coalition.org/fact_sheets/oddshoe.html

The National Rosacea Society (NRS) is the world's largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 16 million Americans who suffer from this widespread but poorly understood disorder. Rosacea is an adult skin disorder, the first sign of rosacea may be as simple as a redness of the face, resembling a blush or sunburn. Without early treatment, the condition may develop into acne-like pimples and thin red lines due to enlarged blood vessels. Contact: National Rosacea Society , 196 James St. 220 Barrington, IL 60010 ~ Phone: 1-888-NO-BLUSH Email: rosaceas@aol.com
http://www.rosacea.org/weblog

The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, is devoted specifically to providing information about ovarian cancer. Headquarters: 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, suite 1710, New York, N.Y. 10122 . ~ Phone: (212) 268-1002
http://www.ocrf.org/ovarian-cancer-research

The Viral Hepatitis Action Coalition is a public-private partnership developed by the CDC Foundation to help the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) make meaningful advances in the prevention, screening and treatment of viral hepatitis.
http://www.cdcfoundation.org/vhac
http://hepcoalition.org/
http://www.viralhepatitisaction.org/hepatitis

TOUGHLOVE® International is a non-profit, self-help organization that provides ongoing education and active support to families, empowering parents and young people to accept responsibility for their actions.
http://www.toughlove.org/

Trichotillomania Foundation, compulsive hair pulling disease, may be caused by chemical imbalance. Send $ 2 for literature and guidance to Trichotillomania Learning Center, 207 McPherson Street, Suite H, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Tel: 831-457-1004
http://trich.org/

Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) –The mission of the Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is a 501(c)3 that exists to educate, equip, empower and mobilize members of the trucking and travel plaza industry to combat domestic sex trafficking.

http://www.truckersagainsttrafficking.org/

Truthfinder is a website that helps people search for public records:

https://www.truthfinder.com/public-records/

Victims of Crime Resource Center. The phone # (800) 842-8467 Contact: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 3200 Fifth Avenue, Sacramento, California 95817
http://www.1800victims.org/

Volunteers In Service In Our Nation (VISION USA) is a program that provides basic eye health and vision services free of charge to low-income, uninsured individuals and their families. VISION USA is provided by participating AOA member optometrists who donate their services. Vision USA, Volunteers in service in our nation, provide eye exam for low income working people call Toll Free: (800) 766 -4466 Write to Vision USA address: 243 No. Lindbergh Blvd. St, Louis, MO 63141 Tel; (800) 766-4466
http://www.aoafoundation.org/vision-usa/

Vista Del Mar Child-Care Service provides a variety of family child services including adoption, counseling, and social services. http://www.vistadelmar.org/services/outpatient-counseling/

WebMD – Provides general health information
http://www.webmd.com/

Baby birthing process:

http://pets.webmd.com/

Pet care and resources:
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html

How to treat cataract in dogs:
http://www.ehow.com/video_5808329_treat-cataracts-dogs.html

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We often ignore that good health requires some efforts; Chinese sages have an old quotes that cultivate healthy habits to longevity. Please see translation below:

Get up early in the morning, sleep well at night, eat less than 70% of fullness, and run regularly, laugh often, don’t worry too much, keep oneself busy every day, these are good ways for staying young.

Walk 5000 Steps every day, sleep at least 7 hours every night.

Do not over indulge on food, live a balanced life of work and rest.

Be happy and content. Don’t make unnecessary complaints.

Love others as if loving oneself; help others from the bottom of your heart.

“Tolerance” is building for future blessing; “Happiness” is good for longevity,

“Exercise” is the foundation for health; “Meditation” is good for the mind.

Do consider life as an adventurous journey; do not take things too seriously.

A little of ten things daily: