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The following is a list of websites, books, and other resources on health and wellness. Check back often... *NEW* resources will appear as we discover them. Share your resources on these subjects and we will add them here: send resource suggestions to: drpeseau@endmypain.com
NEW! List of Support Groups and Centers for Occupational Safety & Health (COSH) by the LA RSI Support Group
Repetitive Strain Injury: A Computer User's Guide, Emile Pascarelli. M.D. and Deborah Quilter. Published by Wiley and Sons, 1994.
The Repetitive Strain Injury Recovery Book, sequel to above, by Deborah Quilter. Published by Walker Company Publishers, 1998.
The Medical Multimedia Group (MMG) is a company that translates medical conditions into easily understood concepts and does this with helpful illustrations. This site explains the causes of and medical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.
NEW! The Fibromyalgia Network
Symptoms, Treatments and Research + more
Simple Yoga Exercises To Do At Work, by Yoga9to5.com
If you are one of the many people who forget to take regular breaks because there is so much work to do, gentle yoga exercises right at your desk can help you stay healthy and relaxed. more...
RxYoga (www.RxYoga.com) Many patients wonder if they can safely integrate yoga into their recovery from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other injuries. While yoga has many benefits, injuries necessitate caution and awareness. Gail Dubinsky, MD. has developed a unique therapeutic yoga program (available on video) that promotes safe stretching and strengthening with postures specially modified to take into account the inability to weightbear on the hands and wrists, and limitations in shoulder range of motion, that are common in R.S.I.
Cornell University (http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/) Information on ergonomics and ergonomic research
The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society(www.hfes.org). This professional organization for ergonomists includes a referral service for employers who want to hire an ergonomics consultant.
Ergoworld (www.interface-analysiscom/ergoworld). This site provides an excellent portal to dozens of other ergonomics-related websites.
OSHA (www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/index.html). The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's ergonomics website includes information on OSHA's proposed regulations, publications related to ergonomics, and links to other ergonomics sites. It even features a downloadable video of ergonomics tips.
WWW.ERGOWEB.COM. A commercially sponsored site with extensive information on ergonomics, consultants, publications, and products.
Relax the Back Store, 217 Sutter Street (at Kearney), downtown San Francisco. Phone: (415) 392-5750. This store specializes in 'back-friendly' and ergonomic products such as recliners, office swivel chairs, pillows, computer accessories, and much more.
Zephyr Tec Corporation (650) 655-2408. This company produces voice recognition software and training. Voice recognition systems are designed to take the place of manual typing, thus avoiding strain to the hands and wrists.
www.drmcdougall.com. This website explains the concepts of the McDougall Diet, a starch-based, vegetarian diet. John McDougall is a medical doctor and best selling author based in St. Helena, California. He explains the benefits of his diet and dispels popular misconceptions about a vegetarian diet.
www.ornish.com. Dr. Dean Ornish is a best-selling author and lecturer on how to reverse cardiovascular disease through diet and lifestyle changes.
www.herbalmagic.com. (1-800 684-3722) Purchase fresh herbs on-line.
www.chopra.com. This is the website of Dr. Deepak Chopra, a medical doctor, best-selling author, and lecturer on mind-body medicine.
www.hayhouse.com. On-line ordering of books and audio/video products on a wide variety of self-improvement topics.
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