Diabetic Care

Nationwide support groups/Education Programs for diabetes information.

Diabetes Mall
Offers terrific diabetes information, the latest in research, a great weekly newsletter, and excellent discounts on a wide range of diabetes products.

Diabetes Research Institute Foundation
The Diabetes Research Institute is a world leader in cure-focused research. Pioneering new technologies in islet cell transplantation since 1971, the DRI continues to develop ways to speed promising findings from the lab to the patient. For the millions of families who are looking to the world of science for answers, the Diabetes Research Institute is quickly becoming the best hope for a cure.

Diabetes Shoppes
AmeriSource Corporation is one of the nation's premier wholesale distributors of pharmaceuticals and related health-care products and services.

Glycemic Index
The University of Sydney, Australia, provides a searchable database for those who are on a glycemic control diet, such as diabetics. It's an invaluable resource. In addition, you'll find the latest information and research on the glycemic index.

National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Disorders
This National Institute of Health site offers the latest news on diabetes research, careers in diabetes research, clinical and N.I.H. trials, and lots more on diabetes, digestive, and kidney disorders.  

Weight Loss:

First Place
First Place is a non-denominational health/weight control, sponsored by First Baptist churches, nationwide, with a 10,000 mailing list, monthly. We sell to groups at a special price.

Excellent Resources for Vegetarians and Vegans:

Gentle World
A great site with vegan recipes, cookbooks and publications, as well as links to other humane and healthy organizations.

Manna Vegetarian Restaurant
Primrose Hill, London. The oldest & most established vegetarian restaurant in U.K., possibly Europe. Revamped in '95 as a top of the line, gourmet establishment, frequented by the 'vegetarian & vegan elite' from around the world!

VegSource
Vegetarian recipes, discussion boards, humor, live chat, fun articles, animal rights, and parenting. A community of nice people who share an interest in health, diet, and the planet!

Vegetarian Resource Group
(VRG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on "vegetarians and vegetarianism".

Attention Deficit Disorder and Food Allergy Sites

Feingold Association
Dietary help for those suffering with Attention Deficit/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and other behavior problems.

Good Places To Buy Healthy Foods:

Our friends at Vashon Country Store, here on Vashon Island, feature Wax Orchards Inc. products in the NW Specialty Foods section on their internet web site.

More stores can be found elsewhere by going to the retailer page of our site or going to "Find a store near you".

Dietary Supplements:

Dietary Supplement Information Bureau
The Dietary Supplement Information Bureau provides comprehensive information on dietary supplements and their role in maintaining good health.  An excellent resource for a variety of illnesses and conditions.