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By Chatelaine Updated May 20, 2003

Top health sites

Take the fast lane to 20 great health Web sites

By Astrid Van Den Broek

First published in Chatelaine’s July 2003 issue.

How to use our guide

Choose the health info you need:

General health
Nutrition
Disorders
Fitness
Alternatives

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Check out that site’s best features.

General health
IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT	LOG ON TO	HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL FIND
4 women’s health issues	www.womenshealthmatters.ca	Expert-reviewed info on pelvic health, pregnancy and more Recommended resources including books, journals and newsletters for 70 health conditions
4 health news	www.mywebmd.com	Reports on the latest health research and discoveries Health-management tools such as an immunization planner
4 sexual health	www.sexualityandu.ca	Contraception information including benefits, drawbacks and effectiveness rates The lowdown on common sexually transmitted diseases
4 health advisories	www.hc-sc.gc.ca	Current health, drug and travel bulletins Fact sheets, links and safety tips

Nutrition
IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT	LOG ON TO	HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL FIND
4 healthy eating	www.dietitians.ca	An interactive tool that compares your diet to the recommended daily intakes for women Nutrition fact sheets on increasing antioxidant levels, etc.
4 your ideal weight	www.dietitian.com	A calculator that assesses your caloric needs More than 100 nutrition-related topics, from alcohol to zinc
4 food and diseases	www.nin.ca	Trustworthy info on the role of foods to prevent diseases such as cancer, osteoporosis and diabetes Links to Canadian and international nutrition resources
4 nutrition resources	www.navigator.tufts.edu	Links to 100-plus nutritionist-reviewed health Web sites A quiz to help you get the most nutritional value for your grocery dollar

Disorders
IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT	LOG ON TO	HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL FIND
4 cancer	www.cancer.ca	Cancer resources, searchable by keyword and subject Research news and straight talk about cancer myths
4 heart disease	www.heartandstroke.ca	Data on heart disease risk factors, prevention and treatment Advice for women on coping with stress and maintaining a heart-healthy weight
4 mental disorders	www.mentalhealth.com	Treatment options for mental disorders and research links Online discussion forums
4 asthma	www.asthma.ca	Asthma treatments and triggers to avoid Tools to assess your condition

Fitness
IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT	LOG ON TO	HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL FIND
4 running	www.canuckrunner.com	A section for women with links to running resources Training plans for all levels
4 yoga	www.yogasite.com	Fundamental yoga poses, such as the bridge Articles on using yoga to improve sleep and boost immunity
4 beginner exercise	www.justmove.org	An online exercise diary that measures your progress Advice on finding the best activities for your lifestyle
4 staying motivated	www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner	Suggestions for battling exercise boredom and more A calculator to tally calories burned for 158 activities

Alternatives
IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT	LOG ON TO	HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL FIND
4 homeopathy	www.healthy.net	Homeopathic how-tos for virtually every health condition Research about alternative medicines and therapies
4 herbal remedies	www.herbmed.org	An index of 150 herbs including potential side effects Links to studies examining each herb’s effectiveness
4 holistic health	www.holisticonline.com	Info on acupuncture and other alternative therapies Alternative and conventional treatments for 100 ailments
4 aromatherapy	www.aromaweb.com	Profiles of more than 90 essential oils and the conditions they relieve, from anxiety to fatigue and more Tips on buying, storing and using oils


		General health
		Nutrition
		Disorders
		Fitness
		Alternatives


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