- Lithuanian Folk Medicine
Includes sections describing the concept of health and illness, determination of illness, doctors and cures.
http://ausis.gf.vu.lt/eka/medicine/medicine.html
- Medicine Women
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/medicinewomen.htm
- Midwives and Maternity Care in the Roman World
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/midwife.HTM
- Music As Folk Medicine
Describes the therapeutic use of music in holistic healing.
http://interact.uoregon.edu/MediaLit/WFAE/reviews/folkmedicine.html
- Ozarkian and Haitian Folk Medicine
Monograph with references describing the similarities between folkloric beliefs in Haiti and mid-western America.
http://www.webster.edu/~corbetre/haiti/misctopic/medicine/ozark.htm
- Russian Folk Medicine
Traditional treatments for ailments ranging from cancer to upset stomach.
http://www.online.ru/sp/fresh/medical/folk-med.html
- RussianFoods.com - Folk Medicine
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-cooking/chapter00003/default.asp
- Some Folk Remedies Did Work
Archived article from the Medford Mail Tribune column Over The Back Fence, by Hank Henry. Describes remedies remembered from childhood and the blending of folk and conventional medicine.
http://www.mailtribune.com/primet/archive/2000/012500p2.htm
- The Folk Medicine Forum
Discusses alternative and complementary medicine. Includes chat room, message board and newsletter.
http://www.alt-med-ed.com/practices/folkmed.htm
- The Old Craft
Includes sections on remedies, herbal folklore, tales and legends.
http://www.oldcity.demon.co.uk/shez/
- Traditional Health, Medicine and Healing
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
World Health Organization fact sheet outlining the place of traditional healing practices in modern society.
http://www.who.int/inf-fs/en/fact134.html
- Traditional remedies for everyday ailments
Herb drying, storage and preparation descriptions and alphabetical list of tips for easing common complaints.
http://www.tipking.com/Problem_solver/Traditional_remedies_for_everyday_ailments.htm
- Traditions in Western Herbal Medicine
Introduction and description of several traditions that have contributed toward medicinal resources in North America. Includes references.
http://www.viable-herbal.com/herbology/herbs34.htm
- Warts
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/DEPARTMENTS/Guest_Columnists/East_Texas_all_things_historical/Bowman_Warts_82000.htm
- Wind Spirit Teachings
Outlines Native American belief that wellness is the complete integration of mind, body and spirit. Includes information about desert walks, personal wellness plans and workshops.
http://www.bornslaves.com/lench.html
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