*Important Note*
- Herbal Medications are not as strictly regulated by the FDA as other medications are
- It is important to discuss the use of herbal therapy with your doctor before beginning a regime due to the fact that the
mechanism of action of most herbal supplements is not clearly understood and the multiple medications that can interact with
these herbal supplements
- It is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women to take herbal supplements with out talking to their doctor
first
National Center for Complementary and Alernative Medicine:
This site provides an abundance of information on alternative therapies, new developments, and much more.
Conceptualization: This is a link from a web page that provides nursing theories. this particular link breaks
down the theory of Virginia Henderson. This is the framework utilized to create this site.
WebMD: This site is a beneficial search engine for medical topics including herbal therapies
Food and Drug Administration: This site is government agency that provides a search engine for the public.
