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1) You-- the owner's manual: an insider's guide to the body that will make you healthier and younger
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Focuses on a body part or system (heart, brain, digestive, reproductive, etc.) and discusses diseases associated with it. Also talks about genetic and lifestyle influences on the aging process; and foods, supplements and habits that can prevent or reverse related illnesses.
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"There is a lot of misinformation thrown around these days, especially online. Headlines tell us to do this, not that--all in the name of living longer, better, thinner, younger. In Hype, Dr. Nina Shapiro distinguishes between the falsehoods and the evidence-backed truth. In her work at Harvard and UCLA, with more than twenty years of experience in both clinical and academic medicine, she helps patients make important health decisions everyday. She?s...
Publisher
Mayo Clinic
Edition
Fifth edition.
Language
English
Description
The comprehensive 5th edition of the Mayo Clinic Family Health Book draws upon the knowledge and expertise of more than 4,500 physicians, scientists and researchers. Prior editions of this trusted medical reference guide have sold more than 1.5 million copies. And with 38 chapters and almost 1,400 pages, this new, updated edition will provide the information people need to check symptoms; understand prevention and treatment options, and so much more....
Author
Publisher
Random House
Edition
Updated ed.
Language
English
Description
ot feeling well? Coping with a recent diagnosis? Not sure if a situation is an emergency? Whether you're single, raising a family or enjoying your retirement years, you'll come to rely on these valuable features: a detailed guide to first aid and emergencies; tips on healthy living, prevention and screenings; information on hundreds of symptoms and illnesses; easy-to-follow decision charts for choosing care; chapters on mental health, sexual health,...
Publisher
Collins
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Description
Outlines an integrated approach to treating two hundred common illnesses, citing conventional medical methods while listing four alternative treatments for each, in a reference that draws on principles of homeopathy, naturopathy, herbalism, and traditional Chinese medicine to enable patients to make informed choices.
Publisher
Mayo Clinic Press
Language
English
Description
Will drinking orange juice help prevent kidney stones? Is it true you can get rid of bad breath by chewing parsley? Does caffeine improve or worsen a headache? Today, greater responsibility is being placed on individuals to take steps at home to stay healthy and manage and prevent everyday injuries and common illnesses. This has been triggered, in no small part, by the rising cost of medical care and limited access to healthcare professionals. This...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
"Diagnose any health problem with this simple visual symptom guide: simple illustrations of every part of the body lead you straight to the problem ; easy-to-follow descriptions of symptoms guide you to the likely cause and more information about the condition ; symbols indicate the appropriate form of medical help ; ailments that need urgent medical advice are clearly flagged ; written and authenticated by a team of doctors."--Page 4 of cover.
Publisher
Time Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
Book of alternative medicine: An overview of complementary and alternative medicine discusses various treatments, including herbs and energy therapies, and examines how alternative and conventional therapies can be combined to treat twenty common conditions.
Book of home remedies: A resource that first helps readers discern whether or not a problem can be treated at home offers information on treating common ailments through natural alternatives...
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