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(ALS) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or (MND) Motor Neurone Disease are referred to as ALS/MND
PALS is short for People (or a person) with ALS.


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I do not necessarily recommend or endorse all of the following websites but include links to them here for your convenience.


RECOMMENDED

The ALS Research Digest, now compiled and updated by Danny Dandignac and Jeff Lester, is an ongoing memorial to Will Hubben's original selective and extremely useful source of ALS-relevant research information. Links to the latest ALS-relevant research articles and abstracts is delivered, free, directly to your computer.Access the ALS Research Digest Archives


Bob Broedel's ALS Digest.This open forum digest includes feedback from People with ALS /MND, their carers, doctors, researchers and others with information pertinent to ALS/MND.

To subscribe, to unsubscribe, to contribute notes, etc. to ALS Digest, please send e-mail to Bob Broedel.

The entire Digest is available online with a Table of Contents and all web/email addresses hyper-linked for easy navigation. It includes archives and a search engine for reference to past issues. This site also has hundreds of links to ALS related web sites for PALS and their caregivers.


Braintalk Forum to discuss current ALS/MND topics

ALSTDF Forum Talk to PALS & CALS online

PLS Friends Discussion and Information

Over 500 ALS/MND website links e-mail, addresses and phone numbers.


Never Give up 4 PALS raises money for ALSA by selling red wrist bracelets similar to those used by Lance Amstrong's Cancer Foundation. Order them for $1.00 each


ALS/MND & NEUROLOGICAL INFORMATION

ALS/MND information and links to other sites
Living with ALS/MND online manual

ALS/MND International Information Service
ALS/MND Information site
ALS/MND E-Mail Directory
ALS/MND clinic (general Info)

ALS/MND Trials & Research
ALS/MND New Drugs & Information

ALS Associations Around The World
ALS Therapy Development Foundation

The ALS Newsletter Research-related article index on the MDA Website
ALS Network Help Strike Out Lou Gehrig's Disease
ALS Survival Project  
Building an MND network for the UK
Johns Hopkins Center for ALS Research
National Institute of Neurological Disorders
The John Bevan MND Research Unit
World Federation of Neurology
ALS/MND site
Introduction to Basic Neurology
Ticket to Life ALS/MND website

Neuromuscular Disease Centre
Gateway to Neurology web page
Neuropathology Digest
potential treatments for ALS and related diseases:
'Who's who' site for people with neuromuscular disorders

Brain Research Newsletter or e-mail subscribe_@list.brain.com
Neurology and Neuroscience Cornell U Medical College
Massachusetts General Hospital's Neuromuscular Research website

Surviving ALS


DEVICES & SOFTWARE
(see Assistive Devices on this website)

Assistive Technology News Portal news, articles, product reviews and all product and vendor information of assistive technology devices


ALS Hope Chest
100% of donations fund ALS research. 
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ALS Fact Sheet
ALS: A Guide for Patients; by D. Eric Livingston, M.D.
Christian ALS Support
Cramp Busters may reduce cramping and muscle spasms in hands and feet
Bert Woodard has lived with ALS for over 24 years. Instead of dwelling on dying, Bert has made a point of living. He has written a manual, "Living" With It, Not Dying Of It" for others with ALS or other disabling diseases.

MEDICAL SEARCH ENGINES & INFORMATION SITES

Pharma Lexicon
Search engines for many medical data bases
Australian Physiotherapy Association
offer free email advice
National Pharmacies offer free email advice on prescription medications
How to Perform Medical Searches
Conducting Medline Searches

Free Medline Searches
Medical & Scientific Searches
Health Search Engine

Healthopedia a wide range of health information
Medical Abbreviations and 40 million Scientific Articles
Medical Information Site
search engines, hospitals, research updates, etc.
Medical Information many topics
Medhelp International
medical library, research updates, etc.
Medical & Self Help Information
National Library of Medicine
DocGuide information for and by doctors
Neurological Search Engine

Contact Medical Experts
The Cyberspace Hospital

Health On The Net

Healthlink USA
Healthseek

Health Information
Neurological images
The brain and nervous system
NORD (Rare Disease Information)
FDA News Updates
National Institute of Health News Updates
Idea Nurse
Ask an Expert

Pharmacological Information Network
General Medical Information

Internet Drug Index

Participating in Clinical Trials keep
up to date with clinical trials in USA.
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
ALS Hope The Chris Hobler / James Maritz Foundation
Journal Watch - Infectious Diseases

Information on Chronic Neurotoxins
Washington U Med School (St.Louis, MO) Neuromuscular Disease Center
Coping With Depression
Stem Cell information website

Stem Cell FAQ Web site
Doctor's Guide to ALS
Dr Stanley Appel, Baylor College of Medicine, MDA/ALS Clinic

NEUROLOGICAL AND DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

BELGIAN
ALS Support Group or email them
UK Building an MND network for the UK
MND Association UK
USA

USA ALS Association National Office, email them
GERMANY
GERMAN and AUSTRIAN groups and PALS homepages

German Translation of this website (by Kurt Steiner)
ICELAND MND Association website
ITALY Associazione Italiana Sclerosi Laterale Amiotrofica

SPANISH or email them (ignore "Subject" line).
Espaniole Esclerosis Lateral Amiotrofica Spanish ALS Association:
SCANDINAVIAN ALS website

Institute of Neurolotoxicology and Neurological Disorders
Family Caregiver Alliance: Fact Sheets
Drug InfoNet ALS
PLS Consulting: ALS Doctor's Guide to the Internet
The Glaxo Neurologic Centre
American Academy of Neurology
The Birmingham Neuroscience pages
Team ALS website
Paraplegic and Quadraplegic Association of NSW
Carer's Net

Disability Information Exchange
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia


NATURAL & SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICATIONS

Nature's Sunshine Products
or email Robyn McInnes
Naturopathic email advice
Blackmores Online Natural Therapies advice
Integrative Nutritionist

Herbal Medication information
An Outline of Natural Medicines & Techniques

Integrated Healing & Self Healing
Integrative Health Information
National Integrated Health Associates
Naturopathic Medicine Information

Herbal Medicine website by Gayle Eversol
Medweb Alternative Medicine Site
Dr. Perlmutter's website

Ayurvedic Medicines  

Disability Resources Discussion Groups
Quality of Life
Natural-holistic website
Content of vitamins and mineral in many foods

Health Through Nutrition

Chelation Information website
About Chelation Therapy
Glyconutrients-Online


Self Healing Techniques and Supplements

The following groups provide resources for body, mind and spirit for those who face disabling or physical challenges.

The Simple Living Network publications and tools for those wanting to live a simple, healthy and earth-friendly lifestyle.

Dr Mercola's Website & Newsletter
Homeopathic website UK
Homeopathic website
Homeopathic Website
Everything about Reiki plus related links
Slow the Aging Process
Edgar Cayce on ALS
Life Extention Foundation
Fibromyalgia Treatment Center fibromyalgia symptoms & treatment Holistic Care in Chronic Illness
Therapeutic Massage, Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
MCTOS Users Group


PRODUCT SUPPLIERS
Nature's Sunshine Products
of Australia Pty. Ltd, have branches in many countries and supply high quality naturopathic/herbal products. Nature's Sunshine has a website and can be telephoned on (02) 9894-0111or faxed on (02) 9894-2422. Their Australian address is P.O. Box 6884, Baulkham Hills Business Park, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153. Managing Director: Mr Stephen Webster. E-mail Robyn McInnes

Australian Health Food Store products that are a little cheaper than the usual retail.  

Life Enhancement A website offering in-depth information and supply of potentially useful supplementary medications.

L & H Vitamins are mail order suppliers (worldwide) of many of the vitamins and supplements mentioned in this website. .
VitaDrug All Natural Supplements suppliers
SOD (Superoxide dismutase) A bioavailable form is available from
Gaines Nutrition offers nutritional products from hundreds of companies
Herbal Alternatives
Essential Oils and Aromatherapy


Classifieds Sell your products or list your business or other service free of charge
GENERAL

How to Spot Health Fraud
The FDA's website

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, by Dr. Robert G. Miller, et al.  is an American Academy of Neurology Press, Quality of Life Guide book that provides a great deal of information on dealing with ALS/MND

Recipes for People with ALS/MND

Barrier-Free Travel A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers, by Candy Harrington.  
Written by the editor of Emerging Horizons, the leading travel magazine for people with disabilities. The definitive guide to accessible travel for those who use wheelchairs, walkers, canes, scooters, or simply have a slow gait.  It is filled with advice on planning accessible travel by plane, train, bus, or ship and contains an extensive list of resources to further facilitate traveling with a disability.  


INDIVIDUALS' ALS/MND WEBSITES

Links to PALS' websites

Contact other PALS in your district 


Al's Links.com 

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