Health Information
SMG Educational Resources
These areas have been reviewed by our group and we can recommend these as excellent resources for health information. As with all health related information, the content can change rapdily and we strongly encourage you to discuss all health matters and concerns with your physician before embarking on new diagnostic or treatment strategies.
Focused Educational Topics for Fall, 2009
General Medical Topics
Health Care in California and the United States
- California Department of Health
- Kaiser Family Foundation
- Report on Healthcare Trends in California - 6/2000
- Institute of Medicine 2001 Report - Crossing the Quality Chasm
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement
- Social Services Information (pdf)
Influenza and other viral illnesses
- SMG 2009-10 Flu Self-Care Info
- SMG Guide to Using Antibiotics Wisely
- SMG 2004 West Nile Virus Update
- Flu Facts from the CDC
Acne
Allergy and Asthma
Arthritis
Blepharitis
Benign Prostate Enlargement (BPH)
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Cholesterol Information
- Cholesterol Overview (pdf)
- MEDLINEplus Cholesterol
- National Cholesterol Education Program
- Download NCEP High Cholesterol Fact Sheet
Claudication
Diabetes Information
- SMG Diabetes Overview (pdf)
- Stanford Diabetes Video Guide
- NIH Diabetes Overview
- MEDLINEplus Diabetes
- American Diabetes Association Home Page
Diet
Fibromyalgtia
Gastrointestinal (GI) Information
- Constipation (pdf)
- Gas (pdf)
- GERD (pdf)
- Heartburn (pdf)
- Irritable Bowel (pdf)
- Lactose Intolerance (pdf)
Headache
Hypertension Information
- Hypertension Overview (pdf)
- Diet for High Blood Pressure- DASH
- My Blood Pressure Wallet Card
- NIH Blood Pressure and Diet Information
- Low Sodium Foods (pdf)
- Potassium (pdf)
Laboratory Test Information
Medications
Nutrition Guides
Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion
- Current Adult Guidelines
- Self-tracking Table
- Personal Preventive Medicine Health Guide
- Staying Healthy at 50+ for Men
- Staying Healthy at 50+ for Women
- Vaccination Self-Test
- Materials from PPIP - Putting Prevention into Practice
- Shape Up America!
- Stanford Prevention Research Center
Sleep
Smoking Cessation
Thyroid Disease
Tinnitus
Travel Immunization and Recommendations
Womens Health
- Menopause (pdf)
- NY Times Womens Health Information
- Oral Contraceptives (pdf)
- Pelvic Muscle Exercises (pdf)
Newsletters and Books
- Anderson, B. Stretching, 20th anniversary, revised edition. Published by Shelter Publications, Inc. 2000. .
- Jacobs, MB et al. Taking care. Published by Random House, New York, New York. 1997. Lorig, K et al. Living a healthy life with chronic conditions. Bull Publishing Company, Palo Alto. 1994.
- Morris, V. How to care for aging parents. Published by Workman Publishing. 1996.
- Sapolsky, RM. Why Zebras don't get ulcers: the updated guide to stress, stress-related diseases and coping. Published by W.H. Freeman and Company, New York. 1998.
- University of California at Berkeley Wellness Letter. Published by Health Letter Associates, P.O. Box 412, Prince Street Station, New York, New York 10012-0007. Subscriptions to P.O. Box 420148, Palm Coast, Florida 32142 (904-445-6414).
- Utley, DS. Stop the heartburn: what you can do to reduce your symptoms of one of Americans most common problems. Lagao Publishing: 1997.
- Vickery, DM, Fried, JF. Take care of yourself: the complete illustrated guide to medical self-care. Published by Perseus Books, 2000.
- Zilbergeld, B. The new male sexuality, revised edition. Published by Banton Doubleday, 1999.
General Health Links
- CancerNet
- CDC Health Topics
- Google Health Index
- HealthFinder - US Dept of HHHS
- MEDLINEplus
- NIH Consumer Health
- Stanford Health Library
- Yahoo Health Index
Updated 11.18.09_PM Ford, MD
