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A World of Aromatherapy - This website is dedicated to help people improve their health and sense of well-being through the use of essential oils. Afraid to ask - This is US-based organization that was set up to give surfers straightforward information about the sorts of medical conditions that you wouldn't talk about at the dinner table. All of the facts given on the site are written in plain English and are usually accompanied by graphic images to best illustrate the health issues that are being discussed. Alternative Therapies - Organizations American Medical Association (US) Ask Doctor Joshua blog - The purpose of this website is to provide free medical information and advice to those who for any reason (financial, geographical, political, family...) are unable consult a medical doctor or a health care professional. While Dr Joshua cannot make a diagnosis over the Internet, he will do his best to give practical and reliable medical information. (Finland) Ask Dr Weil (US) Baldwins - UK's leading herbalist and supplier of natural remedies offers a huge range of Aromatherapy products, Essential Oils, Base Oils, Flower Remedies, Incense, Homeopathy and more; from white bees wax and ear candles, to many other amazing array of weird and wonderful products. There are helpful health notes that cover everything from abdominal pain to zinc malabsorption. Best Treatments website can tell you which treatments really work and which don't work, based on the best and most up-to-date medical research. British Association of Plastic Surgeons British Dental Health Foundation British Medical Journal - Easy to use and packed with health information, the British Medical Journal has been relaunched. Searching them is incredibly simple because in each section there are tools to help you search by date and article type. That’s impressive enough, but there’s also a superb new interactive section which gathers blogs, polls, webchats and audio interviews with British doctors. You can also read the results from the latest health research. Calorie Counter - For basic health and diet advice, read the facts and information that are presented here. Cardio Files - Find answers and post questions about heart attacks & diseases, diet & nutrition, exercise & fitness and stop smoking. Children First is a website for children and young adults seeking information, help and advice when they're worried about their health. More than 1,500 youngsters from 30 countries have contributed to the building of the well-designed website, which covers everything from health problems to bullying to staying in hospital. The funky GT section of the site is aimed at teenagers, with content ranging from health issues to games and celebrity gossip. Complementary Healthcare is your gateway to sites on the Internet for alternative healthcare with a fool-proof search facility to find practitioners and services in your community. Browse their resources or just try the search. It is well-designed and you can easy find your nearest practitioner for complementary healthcare. Simply choose a category such as aromatherapy from a drop-down list, type in your postcode and wait a couple of seconds for the results. You can also search for professional bodies or treatments alphabetically. Two other extremely useful features of this site are the industry news updates and a discussion forum where you can share your views with other users. Cures for Common Cold - A Vermont doctor prescribed chewing on a honeycomb to clear sinus passages... Onions figure in many cold cures from the early days... anyway, check for yourself a few cures for common cold, including research done by Cardiff University.Deaf World Web DIPEx.org shows you a wide variety of personal experiences of health and illness. You can watch, listen to or read their interviews, find reliable information on treatment choices and where to find support. The site covers cancers, heart disease, mental health, neurological conditions, screening programmes, pregnancy, teenage health, chronic illnesses and many others. Dr Foster (UK) Dr Ruth (US) Drug & Alcohol Abuse/Centre for Recovery Eat Well website from Food Standard Agency Eating Disorders/ EDA - Here you will find information and help on all aspects of eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and related eating disorders. Fitness Online (US) Food Link - A colourful, intelligent online presentation of the facts about food safety. GPnotebook is an online encyclopaedia of medicine that provides a trusted immediate reference resource for clinicians in the UK and internationally.
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Net Foundation Healthology (US) HealthyDirect.com - excellent website to buy Tax Free vitamins and supplements. To keep you up-to-date and in the know, they have compiled ever-expanding archive of health articles, news, blog, etc. Find out more about conditions such as anxiety, backache, bad breath, blood pressure, cataract, cholesterol, cystitis, menopause, PMS/PMT, prostate health, snoring, etc. Information and advice about impotence – Sorted in 10 - Sorted in 10 offers information about erectile dysfunction and gives advice on how to approach your doctor, treatments available and dealing with impotence for partners.Kid's Health (US) Life
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taking BBC's fast, fun quiz! Male Health - An excellent site for men who want to improve their health and well-being from the comfort of their own homes. Mayo Clinic (US) Medic Direct is written and maintained by a team of GPs and consultants, includes information ranging from diet and fitness to first aid and advice for medical complaints. New features, including more videos of operations (not for the squeamish), self-assessment tools and health calculators add to the vast collection of information on offer. Other categories, or 'clinics', include health at school, living with disabilities, family therapy and foot care. In fact, this site is so extensive that hypochondriacs are bound to discover they have some illness they never knew about. Migraine - Today there are many diseases in the world. Are you prepared to face them? It is better to be safe than sorry. Here they can help you find the information you need about diseases medicine and more. NetDoctorPro is a premium resource for UK doctors and health professionals with unlimited access to some of the world's most valuable databases and health resources. NHS Direct - The free UK government's 24-hour health advice hotline. Includes a health encyclopaedia, local info and some useful links, such as Best Treatments, Common Health Questions, Interactive Tools. OR-Live - Check this "Big-Brother-Style" broadcast from surgical operation theatre where you can see live operations from Temporal Lobe Resection to Control Epilepsy. Outside Online (US) Parents Place (US) Patient Opinion is all about enabling patients to share their experiences of health care, and by doing so help other patients - and perhaps even change the NHS. Plants For a Future - There are many hundreds of medicinal plants that can be grown in temperate climates and there are probably a great deal more with properties as yet undiscovered. This website offers information on "edible, medicinal and useful plants for a healthier world". Prevention (US) ReallyWorried is a place to seek or share help and advice on just about any worrying topic. It works on the simple notion that whatever people worry about, there are others out there who will have experienced similar problems themselves. ReallyWorried provides an opportunity for people who have been there before to offer their advice to those who find themselves in the same boat. Royal National Institute for the Blind SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Surgery Door - General Health Information The Times Health Club provides a wealth of advice, tools and support to get you in shape and steer you towards a healthier lifestyle. You can keep a food diary to monitor your calorie intake, create an exercise plan, and track your progress, as well as reading guides and tips written by fitness and nutrition experts. Thrive Online (US) Walking The Way To Health Initiative - Walking plays a big part in creating a healthier nation, so get fit and get walking with the help of this site. Well Web (US) Yoga Village UK - If you want to know more about the practice of yoga, check out this site. Young People's Health Advice at "The Site" Crosswords Buddy - Any crossword fans that have got stuck on clues will appreciate this site. Gizmodo - Gizmodo, the gadget guide. So much in love with shiny new toys, it's unnatural. Help - If you are stuck for an answer, try this website. HowStuffWorks - Check this fascinating website, which uncovers how technologies actually work. Wikipedia - Free encyclopaedia that anyone can edit. A British Soldier Remembers WWII - Site's creator recorded his father's war memories online. Archaeology Magazine is an engaging magazine that contains a good spread of features to do with archaeology. It embraces a broad range of history from the ancient Mayans to the Roman Empire. Even though it is no more than an electronic version of the print copy, it does have special online features, including an extensive archive library with stories from all over the world. This should be of interest to both the curious and academic. First World War records go online - Documents detailing the experiences of millions of people who served in the First World War have been made available online. Ancestry.co.uk, a website that contains personal and historical records including census results, has teamed up with the National Archives to make service and pension records from the British Army between 1914-1920 available for browsing. The collections will be put online in phases, beginning with pension records, which have been made available from today. By the end of 2008, Ancestry.co.uk hopes to have records for 2.5 million former soldiers online. Bayeux Tapestry - An astonishing artefact from history. BBC History - First port of call for British history. Britannia - Another site that is worth to have a look about British history. D-Day on the Web - A fitting tribute to one of the most important events of the Second World War. Eternal Egypt is really fantastic website which brings to light over five thousand years of Egyptian civilization. Eternal Egypt is a living record of a land rich in art and history, people and places, myths and religions. The stories of Eternal Egypt are told using the latest interactive technologies, high-resolution imagery, animations, virtual environments, remote cameras, three-dimensional models and more. History.uk.com - offers unrivalled free access to more than 28,000 directory listings of history related venues, organisations and experts in the UK. Editorial includes regular features, historic recipes, monthly competition, DIY History and the exclusive History.uk.com Timeline of British history from 10,000BC to the present day. Institute of Historical Research in London - especially for academics and scholars. Medieval Weaponry - A comprehensive online shop selling all things medieval and historical. My Time In History - History is written by the victors, goes the saying, but at this website anyone is welcome to chip in. Aiming to serve as a kind of Wikipedia for memories, users are invited to post comments, recollections and stories about specific events in time, ranging from the 1966 World Cup to the invention of the Rubik’s Cube. There are also recent inclusions such as Take That’s 2007 Beautiful World tour and Tim Henman’s last match, and a ‘claim to fame’ section where you can describe your encounters with famous folk. Spartacus Educational - This site is perfect for school children & teachers and it's ideal for anyone with more than a passing interest in the past to brush up on their historical knowledge. The Proceedings of the Old Bailey, London 1674 to 1834 - Pay the Old Bailey a visit from a safe distance. Yesterday Land - Travel back in time with Yesterday Land. Antiques - This is a trading site specializing in traditional art and antiques. Best Garden Links - Check these links to find the wide variety of links in gardening world. Cosmic Dust - For all budding astronomers out there, Cosmic Dust is a great place to start making the most of their hobby, with contemporary news from other out-of-this-world sites, such as NASA. Homecrafts Direct - Great products and an easy-to-use website. Photocourse - A great website to help you with digital photography. Radio Society of Great Britain - A very useful site for any amateur radio enthusiast like I was.
Toys & Hobbies - A fun range of pro The Magic of Painting - If you fancy putting paintbrush to paper, take a look at the Magic of Painting website and its free (yes, free!) online painting lessons. UK Birdwatching Links - This site has everything you'll need to help turn you into a top twitcher. In addition, you can find the latest news on where to find rare and unusual birds in the UK, plus relevant weather reports and info on recommended places to stay. The best bit has to be a huge range of great links to bird-related sites. The Book Trust - An inspirational and useful site for all book lovers. The Crafty PC - A great way to get starting creative with your PC. The Guinness Collectors Club - Collectors and drinkers alike will find plenty to quench their thirst for Guinness information here. WALKING
OTC - Online Travel Company Holiday cottages - Click4holidayhomes.com offers the best selection of holiday cottages to rent direct from the owners. HolidayHomeRental - HolidayHomeRental.co.uk Ltd. is a franchise of Holiday Home Rental, LLC. and has over 12,000 properties located throughout the United Kingdom. This site uses the most up-to-date and user-friendly software to provide a commission free and stress free alternative for property owners who wish to rent out their homes themselves. MyHoliday.com - This new holiday home rental site provides details of 40,000 cottages, villas, apartments and houseboats in 21 countries. Once you’ve found a suitable property, you can book online or add it to a list of favourites. The site design is attractively airy, while the quality of information is very impressive, with large photos of each property and details of the rental rates throughout the year and any extra costs. Property owners can also benefit by listing their holiday homes for free. O Travel Holidays - The UK's No1 All inclusive holiday specialist for the Caribbean. OTravel has all inclusive holidays to the Caribbean at low prices. Book your all inclusive holiday and save £££££'s Package holidays - Are you paying too much? This web site is dedicated to finding you low cost package holidays from the UK. Asserta Home - It comes with all-important database of properties, updated every day, and is clearly and simply laid out. Charcol Online - Charcol is UK's leading independent mortgage broker and you can search for the best deals on its website. E-street - Only covers London. Find a Property - Usually gives the street name, which is useful, but little additional information and no internal photos. Extra services are: local information, local maps, links to council websites and sites of local interests, news articles on property trends and prices. Home Check - The ultimate FREE guide to flooding, subsidence, pollution, landfill sites, schools and crime rates in your neighbourhood. Home Directory - has more than 75,000 properties on its pages. House About - No.1 UK home sub portal. House Web - Your complete resource for buying, selling or moving house. Nestoria is independent property search engine that lets you find houses and flats for sale in a specific area. They are a small group of London-based entrepreneurs with strong backgrounds in European internet search. NetMovers - How would you like to have somebody turn up unannounced on your door-step on a Sunday evening? At NetMovers your safety and security is paramount. Unlike other property sites they will never display sellers' personal details alongside the property listing. One Per Cent - is selling homes only through its website. It uses real-life estate agents to value properties and carry out viewings. The advantage is that charges are capped at 1% (including VAT). Properazzi, the cheesy-sounding global property search engine, has added four more countries to its website. The addition of the US, Mexico, Dubai and South Africa now means that UK property hunters can search for more than four million properties from over 50 countries. You can tailor each search, so whether you’re looking to buy a villa or you just want somewhere to rent, Properazzi is an excellent place to start looking. Property Finder - is clear and comprehensive search site, but concentrated on properties in London and the South East (and posher homes). Property Live - is the official website of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA). Rentamatic - Looking for somewhere to rent, this is to site to have a look. Right Move - Information is not extensive but provides enough to determine whether it's worth getting full details. Extra services include explanations of legal, building and estate agent terms, guide to buying and selling, hints and tips, detailed section on conveyancing and surveying. UK Property Gold - Click here for more than 40,000 British properties, 800,000 property files viewed each month, plus some first-rate editorial content. Up My Street - doesn't list any properties, but it collects vital local information, from crime rates to school league tables, and publishes them online. Winkworths - another London based estate agent. You can locate property on a map and than 'walk through' 3D photos of the interior. HOME ABROAD Property Abroad - Search engine for buying or renting a properties in 42 countries. This is family run business driven by their own enthusiasm of the overseas property market. Aero - is funky furniture outlet that has an mail-order operation and their site offers online shopping. B&Q DIY website - check this website which is packed full of information and advice on tasks from changing a tap to doing an entire loft conversion. You can even email B&Q's online experts for help and advice. BBC DIY SOS - This is the official site for the BBC show DIY SOS. This well-designed site captures the show's appeal effectively, but there's no spark of originality that you'd expect from the BBC. You can have your DIY problems answered by their experts Bob The Builder and Brigid The Designer, struggle through a quiz, read online fact sheets from previous programmes and snigger with disbelief in the Chat archives as Bob And Brigid talk about what it's like to be famous. Conran - website gives just a glimpse of the Conran Shop's ranges, but there is online ordering from Conran Collection. DIY Fix It is the free DIY home improvement guide with answers to your questions on a wide range of DIY projects. It is delightfully designed and offers clear, concise advice. Whether you want step-by-step information on painting and decorating, tilling or wallpapering, or want to know how to carry emergency plumbing repairs, or resolve problems with your central heating, visit this website for all those answers. DIY Net - Get advice on line. In addition, there is Project Index that provides a steady stream of work to challenge even the keenest home improvement fanatic. Do It Yourself Network talks you through dozens of animated tutorials, showing you how to do everything from replacing a toilet to knocking down walls. With a broadband line, you'll sail through the fast loading tutorials. Eddystone Self-build - This web diary chronicles the progress of the construction of a new self-build home by a couple who wants to share their experience. Expert Village already hosts more than 12,000 how-to articles, including 1,300 instructional videos. Sections include Home & Garden, Health & Beauty, Money & Finance, Sports, Hobbies, and Travel. The only problem is that it's very US-centric. For example, the Travel section only features four destinations outside the States. Still, it is interesting to surf around and if you think you have the skills, you can apply to add advice to the site. Family Pool Fun offers above ground swimming pools, do it yourself pool kits, swimming pool toys and pool accessories with fast shipping and great customer support. Bare in mind, this is US website. Habitat - is site with more laid-back approach. You can search by activity (working, lounging, sleeping) and it brings up appropriate pieces with prices/dimensions, but there is NO online ordering (sadly). If you are planning to popping over to France, check their site over there as some products are over 20% cheaper. Harmer has been gaining plenty of press recognition, with products being featured in Elle Deco, Wallpaper, Sunday Times Style Section, FT How to Spend it to name but a few. Check their furniture, lighting and accessories for modern living. Home improvements can help you turn your home into a nicer place to live and increase its value in the long term. So whether you are building a conservatory, converting your loft, making the place more energy efficient, or just giving it a lick of paint, this site is here to guide you through the process with useful information and key things to remember. House to Home - If you’d like some expert advice on redecorating your house, then open the virtual door of House to Home. This home-interests portal serves as a one-stop shop for DIY and interior-design enthusiasts, presenting a wealth of useful information in a sophisticated layout. With inspiring ideas for each room in your house and detailed buyers’ guides and product finders, the site saves you a great deal of time, money and hassle. Especially helpful are the interactive planners for room, garden and colour, a project calculator to stop you going over budget, and practical tips on topics like hanging wallpaper. Inhabit - is for cutting-edge style. Everything can be ordered online. Interior Design Directory - is website that you can find a huge list with addresses and contact details for hundreds of suppliers. Interior Internet - will help you with designing an interior. The site is directory of interiors sites, from cool to the traditional. McCord - is catalogue retailer with online ordering system. Site is very well organized, with easy-to-follow sections. MyDeco - This smart, new interior design website from the founders of LastMinute.com invites you to 'wipe your feet and come on in'. It aims to help with all aspects of home decoration and improvement, from deciding on a layout and colour scheme to choosing right materials. On the Level - Consumer champion and builder, Jeff does his level best to reassure visitors that their houses are safe. Period Property - This is a website for 'people with a passion for Period Property' with plenty of good advice. Polly Online - This website is designed to offer great home accessories and furniture. The idea was to keep the site as simple and easy to use as possible without compromising on style and great products. Delivery is FREE for all orders and there's a 'no quibble' returns policy. Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) - is website to help you if you don't know where to start. Sofabeds - gives online shoppers a £30 discount on all sofas (£20 on chairs). The Chair - is website full of designer chairs with low, low prices. The Holding Company - is website with wardrobes, storage ideas and all the accessories you need to organize your life. UK Style - This website is a zone packed full of advice and great ideas for your home! Be inspired to try your hand at DIY, check out the latest fashions in furnishings or simply get creative! Everything you need to know is here. Ultimate Handyman - The Aim of this site is to give free help and advice on all aspects of DIY and home improvement. There are over 400 pages on this site which covers many DIY tasks, if you cannot find the information that you require please leave a post in the Forum as one of the many Forum members may be able to help. Washerhelp - Consult this knowledgeable tradesman before browsing the Yellow Pages and you'll probably save some cash. Wickes - Wickes stores are designed to appeal to serious DIY customers, who carry out more complex projects, and tradesmen, who undertake general repairs, maintenance and improvement projects for households. 21Store - is for gadget-freak individuals. This is one of the best places to buy a useful Palm Pilot or Psion organizer. Argos - is a high-street giant with online ordering. Dixons - is a high-street giant with online ordering. If you add delivery, Dixons works out more expensive than high street shopping although they have regular Net-only offers. Electric Shop - won't be beaten on price (check them up). Home Electrical Direct - is website for cut-price branded goods (TVs, VCRs and Hi-Fi). Liverpool Domestic Appliances - is selling a stainless-steel range cooker, splashback and hood for just under £1,000 - and they can arrange installation too. Ogormans - buy famous toasters Dualit on this website (£100 for a two-slice to £250 for a four-slice sandwich). Value Direct - is website for cut-price branded goods (TVs, VCRs and Hi-Fi). Direct Line - offers instant cover through their website. Egg - has an Internet mortgage which is cheaper than their standard loan. Halifax - has helpful advice. Check out their House Price Index. Independent Mortgage Brokers - are searching property for client by themselves (which is nice). John Charcol - is a broker and has service that searches out the best mortgages in seconds, then tells you if you qualify. Nationwide - You can request a mortgage offer by email at Nationwide. Norwich Union - offers instant cover through their website. Screentrade - is a broker that'll get you a good deal for home insurance. Sort - is an online financial adviser that will help you to sort it out your finances. Tolson Messenger - is a broker with specialist policies for home businesses. HOME - IF YOU ARE STILL NOT SATISFIED ... Eclipse - is one of the UK's best suppliers of huge range of plants. EToys - is great toy site selling the latest in playground crazes. OKA - Anyone seeking stylish home furniture and accessories should head to this website. Organics Direct - website is for all your weekly delivery of organic fruit and vegetables. The Cross Catalogue - sells its gorgeous home accessories and clothes on the Web. The Energy Saving Trust provides advice for companies and homeowners on how to make buildings more energy efficient. This includes information on the use of solar power to provide electricity or hot water, as well as general tip on efficiency. The Online House Detective - A useful starting point for any historical property investigation. Urchin - is for kids' stuff. uSwitch - A simple way to save yourself a stack of cash in the long term. |