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Alt HealthWatch

To create a persistent link to the resource, click the title of the article you want to share while in the database. Once that page loads, click the arrow to the top right. 

A new box will open once you click the share arrow. Then click "Create link" to open a URL beneath the link. Copy the link and share with other Kettering users.

Using Alt healthwatch

Alt HealthWatch is a full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. It offers the latest information about the evolving practice of holistic medicine and therapies. This database contains full-text resources from over 50 journals and magazines and offers some peer-reviewed content.

The database homepage has a search box in the middle of the page. You can search any combination of keywords, titles, or author name.

On the results page, there are several filters in drop-down menus. These include:

  • All filters (contains the filters below, plus subject, publisher, language, and more)
  • Linked full text
  • Peer review
  • All time (publication date range)
  • Source type (includes journal articles, books, chapters, etc.)

Additionally, above each title, you will see what type of resource it is.

Click "PDF Full Text" to open the file. You can read it in your browser or download it from this link.

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