American Herbalist Guild Non-profit, education organization representing professional herbalists who specilize in the medicinal use of plants.  This is the only organization in the United States that provides a peer-review membership process to recognize professional herbalists.   

American Herbalist Guild North Carolina chapter of the Guild  

Michael and Leslie Tierra's website with information and their school, the East West School of Herbology, that offers a course of study for becoming a professional herbalists that integrates Chinese, Ayurvedic, and western healing systems  as the basis for the medicinal use of herbs (referred to as planetary herbalism)   

Evergreen Herb Garden School of Integrative Herbology School offering both correspondence and on-site programs that integrate the Ayurvedic, Chinese, and western systems of healing as a foundation for stuyding herbal medicine.

American Public Health Association - oldest and largeat advocacy and educational organization of public health professionals

Naturopathic Health Clinic of North Carolina Naturopathic doctors trained in the conventional medical model, Drs. Teta and Teta serve the medical community by bridging the gap between conventional medical care and so-called alternatives. They are educators and facilitators who work closely with conventional practitioners to bolster the quality of their healthcare. 

Metabolic Effect The Metabolic Effect is a fitness and lifestyle program developed by a Naturopathic doctor and a Certified personal trainer. ME workouts alter your metabolic machinery towards fat burning and continues to pay fitness dividends long after your exercise session is over.

American Botanical Council Online resource for herbal information and news

Westonaprice organization focusing on education, research, and advocacy about sustainable nutrition and diet  

Herb Day This is an website with more information about a an annual series of events organized nationally to raise the awareness of herbs and herbalism.

United Plant Savers An organization devoted the protection of medicinal plants and their native habitat.

Mountain Garden Herbs A botanical sanctuary in Western North Carolina
where you can find more information and resources for growing herbs (particularly Appalachian and Chinese herbs).

Garren Brannon, , RD, LDN, is a Registered & Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist and Chef in private practice in Winston-Salem, NC