Organizations for Healthcare Consumers
The America Institute for Stress is a non-profit organization established in 1978 to serve as a clearinghouse for information on all stress related subjects. They maintain a constantly updated library of information and reprints from scientific and lay publications.
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
is 1 of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institues of Health (NIH). The NIH is one of 8 agencies under the Public Health Service (PHS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). NCCAM is dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science, training complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) researchers, and disseminating authoritative information to the public and professionals.
National Fibromyalgia Association
is a nonprofit [501 (c (3)] organization whose mission is to develop and execute programs dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with fibromyalgia. The NFA concentrates on patient support and informational services, awareness outreach, physician continuing medical education and research.
Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) is the only non-profit health association dedicated to improving the quality of healthcare and lives of people living with IC. The ICA provides advocacy, research funding, and education to ensure early diagnosis and optimal care with dignity for people affected by IC.
National Spasmodic Torticollis Association Spasmodic Torticollis also known as "Cervical Dystonia." and is referred to by many simply as "torticollis.", is a painful and debilitating neurological movement disorder. The mission of the National Spasmodic Torticollis Association is to support the needs and well being of affected individuals and families; to promote awareness and education; to advance research for more treatments and ultimately a cure.
Fibromyalgia Information Foundation
is a not-for-profit foundation, registered in the State of Oregon, whose directors are University Researchers engaged in the day to day management of fibromyalgia patients. We are actively involved in research projects to further understand the cause of fibromyalgia symptoms and develop effective treatments. We provide educational and self-help tools via relevant postings, internet links, books, articles, video media, conferences, and our speakers bureau.
Tardive Dyskinsia Center Tardive dyskinesia is a condition that may develop in patients who use metoclopramide, a drug sold under brand names such as Reglan in the United States.
American Pain Foundation
is an independent nonprofit organization serving people with pain through information, advocacy, and support. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people with pain by raising public awareness, providing practical information, promoting research, and advocating to remove barriers and increase access to effective pain management.
Organic Consumers Association
(OCA) is an online and grassroots non-profit public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability. The OCA deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children's health, corporate accountability, Fair Trade, environmental sustainability and other key topics. We are the only organization in the US focused exclusively on promoting the views and interests of the nation's estimated 50 million organic and socially responsible consumers.
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