up Specific SubstancesThe Specific Substances category focuses on health issues related to substances humans deliberately put into their bodies. Sites appropriate for this category include consumer information, professional information, organizations, services, and personal experiences. Sites not listed in this category: Topics related to public policy issues are organized in Society: Issues: Health. Topics related to environmental exposure to toxic substances are organized in Science: Environment: Environmental Health: Toxic Substances. Topics related to occupational exposure to hazardous substances are organized in Health: Occupational Health and Safety: Hazardous Substances. Topics related to drugs and medications synthesized and manufactured for treating specific conditions and diseases are organized in Health: Pharmacy: Drugs and Medications. Topics related to herbal medications are organized in Health: Alternative: Herbs. Online retailers of products are organized in Shopping.SubcategoriesAlcoholic Beverages The Alcoholic Beverages category focuses on the effects of alcoholic beverages on the human body. Sites appropriate for this category include consumer information, professional information, Cannabis Chocolate Coffee Cranberries Dairy Products The Dairy Products category focuses on health issues related to the consumption of dairy products, such as milk, cheese, and yogurt. Sites appropriate for this category include consumer information, Tea Tobacco Related categoriesDrugs and Medications This section includes an alphabetical index to information about specific pharmaceutical drugs and medications. Each drug can be found by its generic and common names. Note that herbal and other Hazardous Substances Toxic substances can be found in most places of work, and their safe use and storage is essential. Herbs Herbs and herbal treatments can be used to enhance health and to treat illness. Toxic Substances The environment contains many substances (elements, compounds, manufactured products) which are toxic to humans and animals. Neigbour categoriesAddictions An addiction or dependency is the state of being abnormally dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming. Aging The Aging category contains sites about the processes of aging including the psychosocial-environmental health aspects related to those processes. This includes sub-categories Alternative Alternative health deals with alternatives to conventional western scientific/medicine remedies. Topics found here may include complementary medicine, herbs, aromatherapy, oriental medicine, folk Animal This category is for sites related to the health of all animals including pets, horses, livestock and wild animals. It includes sites for veterinarians and alternative medicine practitioners. It does Beauty This category provides information on general beauty and health related issues. It does not include online Child Health This category provides health information, support and advice to parents and care givers about Conditions and Diseases This category contains sites about various illnesses, conditions and diseases. It includes informational sites, Conferences Many professions and interest groups in the health field hold national or international meetings, conferences, and other gatherings. This category will Dentistry Individual sites for dentist offices and practices are listed under the appropriate category in the Regional/ section of the Directory. Restorative dentistry, also known as operative dentistry, Directories Collection of various directories related to Health. Education Sites offering information on educating the public and professionals about health. No sites will be listed at the top level of Health/Education, as most sites focus on a specific topic and should be Fitness Sites included here are for any and all aspects of general fitness, from aerobics to flexibility to weight training and bodybuilding. Home Health This category does not accept submissions directly. Instead, please submit to the appropriate subcategory the you site would fit in. Medicine This category is for sites about the practice of medicine. Men's Health Information and advice on men's health issues. Product information is allowed as long as it is not for sale on the site. Mental Health Mental health is a large-scale, general category with a great deal of subcategories found under it, especially in the Disorders section. If you are looking for resources or information on a specific News and Media All sites providing information pertaining to news and current events related to Health. Nursing This category provides links to areas of interest and resources for professional nurses. Nutrition These subcategories are designed to include sites pertaining to human nutrition such as effects of vitamins, minerals, herbs, phytonutrients, and appropriate dietary makeup for humans. It is also Occupational Health and Safety Occupational Safety and Health refers to preventing injuries and protecting the health of workers. Organizations Pharmacy Includes general pharmaceutical information, related organizations and associations, pharmacy Products and Shopping This section provides links to various health products and shopping places. Sites for products or sales of health Professions Public Health and Safety Concerned with protecting and improving the health of communities and populations. Public health includes such diverse topics as preventive medicine; health education and promotion; sanitation and Regional Health resources arranged on a region specific basis. Reproductive Health Reproductive health is defined by the World Health Organization as a state of physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system at all stages of life. Resources NOTICE - No sites will be accepted to this category - please find a subcategory which suits your site Search Engines Senior Health Elder care and geriatric information. Sites related to aging and the elderly. Health issues in the natural process of aging, care givers help sites, support groups, professional organizations, Senses Services This category includes sites relevant to services associated with a variety of health issues. One subcategory, Health:Services:Abortion, is designated for abortion providers (not pro-choice Support Groups Sites in this category serve the support needs of people with serious health conditions. The sites provide information and resources on common as well as uncommon conditions and diseases. Many Teen Health Health information, advice and support for and by teens. Weight Loss This category is for Weight Loss Websites that focus on helping people lose weight. Sites that focus on selling a product are listed under Shopping/Health_and_Beauty/Weight_Loss. MLM Independent Women's Health This category addresses specific women's health issues on topics ranging from reproductive health to nutrition, Publications Included in this category are healthcare electronic or print publications, manuals and related media. The publications listed here must offer reliable medical information and articles related to (This section is quite beta and buggy, have patience. Thanks)
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