Health Alternative Folk Medicine

44 sites in Folk Medicine

Folk Medicine Save
Treatise prepared by a Penn State College of Medicine professor on the importance of recognizing cultural diversity of health beliefs and practices.
http://www.temple.edu/isllc/newfolk/m...

A Brief Note Regarding Campa Medical Practices Save
Describes the author's experiences with Campa Indian remedies in the Amazon River Basin.
http://www.jqjacobs.net/writing/ethno...

Alternative Cancer Treatment Save
A treatment center in Thailand specializing in the use of natural healing methods and herbs to treat cancer.
http://www.behandlungscenter.com/inde...

American Indian Traditional Medicine in Treating Chronic Illness Save
Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona at Beth Israel's Center for Health and Healing presents research on how Native American traditional practices can integrate with traditional medicine to treat chronic illness. Includes comparison and demographic charts.
http://www.healing-arts.org/mehl-madr...

Ascending Enterprises - Old Fashioned Remedies Save
By Lois Lenz, Medicine Woman. Offers solutions for a variety of everyday health problems.
http://www.ascendingenterprises.com/o...

Culturally Diverse Childrearing Practices: Abusive or Just Different? Save
Discusses non-traditional discipline and healing practices of various cultures as related to perceived abuse or neglect. Includes references.
http://maxweber.hunter.cuny.edu/pub/e...

Curanderismo: Folk Healing in the Southwest Save
Radio documentary describing traditional healing with herbs, aromas, massage and rituals. Requires Real Player.
http://soundprint.org/radio/display_s...

Folk Belief and Folk Medicine Save
An overview of folk medicine and its types, elements, and origins.
http://www.ucs.mun.ca/~zharuna/folkbe...

Folk Medicine Save
Referenced article by a home healthcare nurse from West Virginia about the history of folk medicine and practices still in use.
http://www.wvculture.org/history/wvhs...

Folk Medicine Save
Plant drawings, common ailments and remedies by a Newfoundland fifth-grade class.
http://www.ves.k12.nf.ca/culture/medi...

Folk Medicine: UCLA Folklore Archive Resource Save
Includes searchable database by keyword, usage, condition, belief, date, region or ethnicity of origin.
http://www.folkmed.ucla.edu

Folk Medicine - Bordering the Future Save
Brief commentary on folk healing in the Texas border regions.
http://www.window.state.tx.us/border/...

Folk Medicine in Hispanics in the Southwestern United States Save
Treatise prepared by a Baylor College of Medicine assistant professor outlining some Hispanic folkloric beliefs and the importance of considering such beliefs during standard medical treatment.
http://riceinfo.rice.edu/projects/His...

Folk Medicine, Amish and Swiss-Pennsylvania German Save
Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia article describing 18th and 19th century remedies and the proliferation of folk healing among Amish and Mennonite cultures.
http://www.gameo.org/index.asp?conten...

Handbook of Texas Online: Folk Medicine Save
Referenced article describing beliefs and practices among the Anglo, Mexican and Black cultures in Texas.
http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/o...

Health 911 - Folk Remedies Save
Alphabetical listing of ailments, their causes and cures.
http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem...

Herpes Relief Save
Describes home remedies for relief from the symptoms of herpes naturally, from a fellow sufferer.
http://www.geocities.com/herpes_relie...

Home Remedies and Holistic Cures Save
A guide to home remedies and holistic cures for common illnesses and ailments.
http://www.webterrace.com/home/home.htm

Home Remedies for Common Ailments Save
Information on causes, symptoms and diet conditions for common ailments and diseases. Also provides information on health benefits from common ingredients like honey, garlic, aloe vera and other items.
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/

Honey for the Treatment of Infections Save
Discusses the history of honey's medicinal use, recent research and antibiotic and antifungal properties.
http://members.tripod.com/~Bee_Mann/h...

India Parenting: Home Remedies Save
Cures for common childhood ailments and link to information about traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine.
http://www.indiaparenting.com/homerem...

International Home Remedies Save
An archive composed by students from around the world.
http://www.otan.dni.us/webfarm/emailp...

International Home Remedy Secrets Save
Traditional treatments for ailments ranging from acne to vomiting.
http://www.geocities.com/homeremedyse...

Lithuanian Folk Medicine Save
Includes sections describing the concept of health and illness, determination of illness, doctors and cures.
http://ausis.gf.vu.lt/eka/medicine/me...

Medicine Women Save
Writer Carolina Carlessi discusses growing up in Peru's culture of folk medicine and faith healing and how it affected her perception of modern medicine.
http://www.xploreheartlinks.com/medic...

Midwives and Maternity Care in the Roman World Save
Comparisons between folk treatment and professional midwifery in Greco-Roman society, primarily based upon the writings of Pliny and Soranus. Includes references.
http://www.indiana.edu/~ancmed/midwif...

My Home Remedies Save
A forum where readers can submit their own home remedies as well as rate and comment on others' submissions.
http://www.myhomeremedies.com

Natural Cure Reviews Save
Visitor-rated folk remedies and cures. People can submit their favorite remedy and share it with others.
http://naturalcurereviews.com/

Ozarkian and Haitian Folk Medicine Save
Monograph with references describing the similarities between folkloric beliefs in Haiti and mid-western America.
http://www.webster.edu/~corbetre/hait...

Pediatric Oncall - Home-Made Remedies Save
Indian traditional treatments for common childhood ailments.
http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpat...

Philippine Alternative Medicine Save
A study of various alternative medicines in the Philippines.
http://www.stuartxchange.com/AltMed.html

Remedies Save
Herb drying, storage and preparation descriptions and alphabetical list of tips for easing common complaints.
http://www.tipking.co.uk/Health/Remed...

Russian Folk Medicine Save
Traditional treatments for ailments ranging from cancer to upset stomach.
http://www.online.ru/sp/fresh/medical...

RussianFoods.com - Folk Medicine Save
Includes suggestions for colds, constipation, toothache, insomnia, headache and breakdown as well as links to the full Russian cooking archive.
http://www.russianfoods.com/russian-c...

Safe Natural Cures - More Than Home Remedies Save
Suggests remedies for common problems such as stuffy noses, yeast infections, athlete's foot and hiccups.
http://www.lacetoleather.com/safnatcu...

Simple Remedies Save
Traditional folk remedies and ideas to treat common and not-so common ailments. Generated by readers of Simplitudes.com.
http://www.simple-remedies.com/

Skin Cancer Treatment Alternative Using Topical Pancreatin Enzymes Save
Describes home remedy using a popular contact lens cleaning solution mixed with aloe vera gel.
http://www.topicalinfo.org

Some Common Medicinal and Poisonous Plants Used in Ethiopian Folk Medicine Save
Treatise by Amare Getahun, professor at Addis Abeba University, Ethiopia. Includes introduction to Ethiopian medical lore, glossary and description of plants and their uses.
http://ip.aaas.org/tekindex.nsf/2a9c4...

State Department of Health Warns About Dangerous Mexican Folk Remedies Save
Public service announcement warning about the toxicity of azarcón and greta, remedies containing high amounts of lead.
http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2000_N...

The Vinegar Website Save
Folk uses, medicinal qualities, home remedies, history, and beauty and household uses of vinegar.
http://vinegar.faithweb.com

Toenail Fungus Remedies Save
Lists several easy and inexpensive ways to get rid of toenail fungus.
http://georgestancliffe.freewebsiteho...

Traditional Health, Medicine and Healing Save
Describes the practices of the Alaska Native people and their applicability today. Includes reports, articles and resources.
http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/health.html

Traditional Medicine Save
World Health Organization fact sheet outlining the place of traditional healing practices in modern society.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsh...

Warts Save
Archived article from the east Texas weekly newspaper column All Things Historical. Describes remedies the author experienced in childhood and lists cures for warts.
http://www.texasescapes.com/DEPARTMEN...