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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.
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COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
RIGHTS – PHYSICIANS’/PRACTITIONERS’
What Advocacy Group are you looking for?
Institute for Responsible Technology
International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
National Health Freedom Coalition
National Vaccine Information Center
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
The Alliance for Natural Health USA
The Preventive Dental Health Association
Thinktwice Global Vaccine Institute
COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |