Advocacy Groups

Special interest causes

What cause touches your heart? Need to be encouraged to take action? Check out Ten Reasons to Lobby for Your Cause.

Now – find others who share your concern. The American Holistic Health Association has compiled the list below to assist you in identifying advocacy organizations active in educating the general public about various health-related issues and/or working for needed legal and legislative actions to ensure individual rights and access.

AHHA does not make value judgments distinguishing these organizations or what they promote. You are responsible for investigating any information they offer.


What Cause are you looking for?

COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

DENTAL HEALTH

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS/NUTRITION

GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOODS

IMMUNIZATION

IRRADIATED FOODS

MERCURY-FREE DENTISTRY

ORGANIC PRODUCTS

RIGHTS – ANIMALS’

RIGHTS – PATIENTS’

RIGHTS – PHYSICIANS’/PRACTITIONERS’


What Advocacy Group are you looking for?

Cancer Control Society

Friends of Animals

Humane Farming Association

Institute for Responsible Technology

International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology

National Health Federation

National Health Freedom Coalition

National Vaccine Information Center

Natural Products Association

Organic Trade Association

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

The Alliance for Natural Health USA

The Center for Food Safety

The Preventive Dental Health Association

Thinktwice Global Vaccine Institute


COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

Cancer Control Soceity

2043 N Berendo St
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-663-7801
cancercontrol@att.net
cancercontrolsociety.com
Nonprofit
The Cancer Control Society is a non-profit educational organization whose purpose is public education in the prevention and control of cancer and other diseases through nutrition, tests and non-toxic alternative therapies. They hold annual conventions and provide videos, books, Journals, clinic tours, doctor referrals and recovered patient presentations.

National Vaccine Information Center

21525 Ridgetop Circle, Ste 100
Sterling, VA 20166
703-938-0342
ContactNVIC@gmail.com
www.NVIC.org
For profit
NVIC provides assistance to those who have suffered vaccine reactions and monitors vaccine research, development, regulation, policy-making and legislation. NVIC works to protect the freedom for citizens to exercise the human right to voluntary, informed consent to any medical intervention or use of pharmaceutical product, such as a vaccine, which carries a risk of injury or death.

The Alliance for Natural Health USA

3525 Piedmont Rd NE, Bldg 6 Ste 310
Atlanta, GA 30305
800-230-2762
www.anh-usa.org
Nonprofit
ANH-USA (formerly American Association for Health Freedom) lobbies Congress and sate legislatures, acts as a government watchdog, files comments on proposed rulings, and educates the public, press and other decision-makers.

DENTAL HEALTH

The Preventive Dental Health Association

1068 Alexandria Dr
San Diego, CA 92107
888-728-3833
davidkennedydds@gmail.com
www.fluoridegate.org
Nonprofit
The purpose of this educational non-profit is to alert and inform others
of their potential for a lifetime of oral health. Tooth decay and gun
disease are simple infections that can be eradicated. Ordinary brushing
with commercial toothpaste aggravates the inflammation and does little
to address causes. We have books, films and seminars.

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS/NUTRITION

National Health Federation

PO Box 688
Monrovia, CA 91017
626-357-2181
contact-us@thenhf.com
www.thenhf.com
Nonprofit
Established in 1955, the NHF is an international nonprofit, consumer-education, health-freedom organization working to protect individuals’ rights to consume healthy food, take supplements and use alternative therapies without government restrictions. The Federation is unique as being the only consumer health-freedom organization in the world to have official observer status at meetings of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, the highest international body on food standards.

Natural Products Association

440 1st St NW Ste 520
Washington, DC 20001
202-223-0101
natural@NPAinfo.org
www.NPAinfo.org
Nonprofit
NPA, founded in 1936, is the largest and oldest non-profit organization dedicated to the natural products industry, representing more than 10,000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors of natural products, including foods, supplements, and health/beauty aids. One national trade show and annual Washington DC Lobby Day.

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

5100 Wisconsin Ave NW Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20016
202-686-2210
pcrm@pcrm.org
www.pcrm.org
Nonprofit
Promotes preventive medicine through programs such as federal nutrition policy reform and clinical research programs on diabetes, cancer, and other serious conditions. PCRM encourages higher standards for research ethics, opposing unethical human experiments and promoting alternatives to animal research and testing. Also promote non-animal methods in medical education.

GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOODS

Institue for Responsible Technology

PO Box 469
Fairfield, IA 52556
641-209-1765
info@responsibletechnology.org
responsibletechnology.org
Nonprofit
The Institute for Responsible Technology is a world leader in educating
policy makers and the public about genetically modified foods and crops.
We investigate and report their risks and impact on health, environment,
the economy, and agriculture, as well as the problems associated with
current research, regulation, corporate practices, and reporting. IRT
is the most comprehensive source of GMO health risk information on the
web.

The Center for Food Safety

660 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 402
Washington, DC 20003
202-547-9359
info@centerforfoodsafety.org
www.centerforfoodsafety.org
Nonprofit
Public interest food safety and environmental organization that utilizes legal actions, policy initiatives, grassroots organizing, public education and media outreach to curtail industrial agricultural production methods that harm aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Offices in Washington, DC and San Francisco, CA. Member of GE Food Alert.

IMMUNIZATION

National Vaccine Information Center

21525 Ridgetop Circle Ste 100
Sterling, VA 20166
703-938-0342
ContactNVIC@gmail.com
www.NVIC.org
For profit
NVIC provides assistance to those who have suffered vaccine reactions
and monitors vaccine research, development, regulation, policy-making
and legislation. NVIC works to protect the freedom for citizens to
exercise the human right to voluntary, informed consent to any medical
intervention or use of pharmaceutical product, such as a vaccine, which
carries a risk of injury or death.

Thinktwice Global Vaccine Institute

PO Box 9638
Santa Fe, NM 87504
505-983-1856
global@thinktwice.com
www.thinktwice.com
For profit
Educational efforts informing the public about vaccination/immunization safety issues, non-mandation and natural alternatives. TGVI offers free uncensored vaccine information including support services, referrals, unbiased studies, and data uncovering media bias and medical propaganda. State laws, sample waiver forms, and books are also available.

IRRADIATED FOODS

The Center for Food Safety

660 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 402
Washington, DC 20003
202-547-9359
info@centerforfoodsafety.org
www.centerforfoodsafety.org
Nonprofit
Public interest food safety and environmental organization that utilizes legal actions, policy initiatives, grassroots organizing, public education and media outreach to curtail industrial agricultural production methods that harm aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Offices in Washington, DC and San Francisco, CA. Member of GE Food Alert.

MERCURY-FREE DENTISTRY

International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology

8297 Champions Gate Blvd #193
Champions Gate, FL 33896
863-420-6373
info@iaomt.org
www.iaomt.org
Nonprofit
Scientifically investigate the bio-compatibility of materials and procedures used in dental therapy, including dental mercury, fluoridation, periodontal therapy, endodontic therapy and biological support. Particular emphasis on relationship between oral health and dental treatment and oral and systemic health. Present two scientific sessions annually. Members receive orientation through Clinical Practice Committee.

ORGANIC PRODUCTS

Organic Trade Association

28 Vernon St Ste 413
Brattleboro, VT 05301
202-403-8630
info@ota.com
www.ota.com
Nonprofit
Advocate national standards for organic products to protect consumers and the industry. Educates the media and consumers about organic agriculture and products. Extensive product and business listings at www.ota.com.

RIGHTS-ANIMALS’

Friends of Animals

777 Post Rd Ste 205
Darien, CT 06820
203-656-1522
info@friendsofanimals.org
www.friendsofanimals.org
Nonprofit
Educational and outreach activities for animal rights including veganism, anti-fur, anti-circus. FOA publishes Act’ionLine Magazine quarterly and posts advertisements in various publications and billboards in high traffic areas. Published the popular vegan cookbook Dining With Friends.

Humane Farming Association

PO Box 3577
San Rafael, CA 94912
415-485-1495
hfa@hfa.org
www.hfa.org/
Nonprofit
Educational focus to fight factory farming and protect farm animals. HFA investigates slaughterhouse atrocities, provides animals refuge in cruelty cases, and encourages law enforcement to press charges. Newsletter.

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

5100 Wisconsin Ave NW Ste 400
Washington, D.C. 20016
202-686-2210
pcrm@pcrm.org
www.pcrm.org
Nonprofit
Educational activities promoting good nutrition and ethical research standards. The New Four Food Groups is their innovative proposal for a federal nutrition policy that puts a new priority on health. PCRM publishes “Good Medicine” quarterly magazine for members.

The Center for Food Safety

660 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 402
Washington, DC 20003
202-547-9359
info@centerforfoodsafety.org
www.centerforfoodsafety.org
Nonprofit
Public interest food safety and environmental organization that utilizes legal actions, policy initiatives, grassroots organizing, public education and media outreach to curtail industrial agricultural production methods that harm aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Offices in Washington, DC and San Francisco, CA. Member of GE Food Alert.

RIGHTS-PATIENTS’

National Health Federation

PO Box 688
Monrovia, CA 91017
626-357-2181
contact-us@thenhf.com
www.thenhf.com
Nonprofit
Established in 1955, the NHF is an international nonprofit, consumer-education, health-freedom organization working to protect individuals’ rights to consume healthy food, take supplements and use alternative therapies without government restrictions. The Federation is unique as being the only consumer health-freedom organization in the world to have official observer status at meetings of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, the highest international body on food standards.

National Health Freedom Coalition

PMB 218 2136 Ford Pkwy
St Paul, MN 55116
507-663-9018
info@nationalhealthfreedom.org
www.nationalhealthfreedom.org
Nonprofit
The National Health Freedom Coalition (NHFC) promotes access to all healthcare information, services, treatments and products that individuals seek for their own health; to promote legislative reform of the laws that impact the right to access services as well as our ability to practice; and to promote the health of the people of this nation. NHFC works with its sister organization, National Health Freedom Action (NHFA), to lobby for health freedom laws.

The Alliance for Natural Health USA

3525 Piedmont Rd NE, Bldg 6 Ste 310
Atlanta, GA 30305
800-230-2762
www.anh-usa.org
Nonprofit
ANH-USA (formerly American Association for Health Freedom) lobbies Congress and state legislatures, acts as a government watchdog, files comments on proposed rulings, and educates the public, press and other decision-makers.

Thinktwice Global Vaccine Institute

PO Box 9638
Santa Fe, NM 87504
505-983-1856
global@thinktwice.com
www.thinktwice.com
For profit
Educational efforts informing the public about vaccination/immunization safety issues, non-mandation and natural alternatives. TGVI offers free uncensored vaccine information including support services, referrals, unbiased studies, and data uncovering media bias and medical propaganda. State laws, sample waiver forms, and books are also available.

RIGHTS-PHYSICIANS’/ PRACTITIONERS’

The Alliance for Natural Health USA

3525 Piedmont Rd NE, Bldg 6 Ste 310
Atlanta, GA 30305
800-230-2762
office@anh-usa.org
www.anh-usa.org
Nonprofit
ANH-USA (formerly American Association for Health Freedom) lobbies Congress and state legislatures, acts as a government watchdog, files comments on proposed rulings, and educates the public, press and other decision-makers.