Alternative Medicine

Regarding "alternative" or "unproven" remedies and sites that link to these: our group does not take a position for or against unproven remedies. What we do say is that we are sympathetic to people with rheumatic diseases who try them, because these diseases can be hard to manage at the present level of scientific knowledge. There are certainly many who claim to have been helped by unproven treatments...and sometimes the unproven treatments of today are the conventional ones tomorrow.

At the same time, we are concerned about the anecdotal evidence that a lot of people waste time and money on treatments that do not help while eschewing conventional treatment that would, in their case, be of benefit. People have come to harm with direct effects from certain unproven treatments, and there can be problems that occur unexpectedly even from seemingly harmless recommendations (to give just one example, there is a study which has indicated alfalfa may be harmful in SLE). It is important to recognize that there is a lot more money spent by individuals on unproven treatments than on the mainstream research which could lead to eventual cures for these diseases and it is unknown whether this is in our collective best interest.

Our advice -- if you are going to try an unproven remedy, please discuss it with your doctor, and make sure the remedy does you no harm physically, financially, or emotionally! Also, do not, on your own, decide to replace your regular medical treatment with an unproven or unstudied remedy. Some of the rheumatic diseases can have serious consequences if not treated properly, and some of the medications can have bad side effects if abruptly discontinued.

Disclaimer: As with all of our links, we do not endorse or promote the sites listed here. We cannot take any responsibility the content of these sites or for the outcome of any actions taken as a result of viewing these sites.

Acupuncture Foundation of Canada
Acupuncture.com
Alternative Health E-Mall
Alternative Medicine Digest
Alternative Medicine Home Page
Alternative Medicine Mailing List for Health Care Providers
Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia
AltMed Web
American College for Advancement in Medicine
Amsterdam Kliniek
Antibiotic Therapy Links
Antibiotic Therapy for Rheumatic Disease Info and Support Group
Antibiotic Treatment for Rheumatic Disorders
Lupus Chronicle
Mycoplasma Research Institute
The Road Back Foundation
Arthritis and Rheumatism Alternatives
Arthritis Foundation -- Unproven Remedies Fact Sheet
Ask Dr. Weil
Better Health USA (Food Sensitivities)
Center for Awareness: Rebirthing and Astrology Resources
Center for Natural Health Research
Cush's Osteoarthritis and G/CS Page
DHEA Central
DHEA Home Page
DHEA: Not Ready for Prime Time
disAbility Resources Alternative Medicine Page
Earthsense International
Fibromyalgia, Malic Acid and Magnesium
Health Journeys Guided Imagery Resource Center
HealthyWay Alternative Medicine Directory
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Information Center
The Lotus Project
Lupus Acupuncture Network
Maharishi Vedic Health Center
Mayo Clinic -- Glucosamine
The Medicine Man's Corner
Natural Health and Longevity Resource Center
Natural Medical Solutions
Positive Health Magazine Web Site
Post-Trauma Treatment Associates
Prevention's Healthy Ideas Home Page
Reference Guide for Amino Acids
Reiki Healing Light
Reiki Practitioners Directory
Rheumatoid Arthritis and You
Stealth Virus Research
Touch for Health Kinesiology Association

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