Friday, February 19, 2010

February is National Wise Health Consumer Month



BE AN INFORMED CONSUMER!



Decisions about your health care are important --- including decisions about whether or not to use CAM, Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Learn how to talk to your health care provider about CAM. Find out where to get information on consumer health fraud. Discover which herbs and supplements are safe and effective. Feel free to visit our library and take home any of our free handouts, or click on the links below to obtain more information.


Tips for Talking to Your Health Care Providers about CAM

CAM use and Children

Paying for CAM Treatments

Evaluating Web-Based CAM Resources

Health Fraud Awareness

Using Dietary Supplements Wisely

Herbs at a Glance