Take Care of Yourself: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Medical Self-care - Softcover

Vickery, Donald M.; Fries, James F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201489899 ISBN 13: 9780201489897

Publisher: Da Capo Press Inc, 1996

Synopsis

Take Care of Yourself is easy to use, even in a crisis. Simply look up a symptom in one of the chapters listed at the left. You'll find a complete explanation of likely causes and how you might relieve that problem at home. Diagrams will help you recognize problems and, in many cases, treat them quickly and easily. Easy-to-follow decision charts tell you exactly when to see a doctor.This book also covers emergencies, how to avoid health problems, what to keep in a home pharmacy, and how to work best with your doctor. Take Care of Yourself belongs in every home.Easy-to-use decision charts quickly show how to treat problems at home, and when to see a doctor.

About this title

Synopsis:

Take Care of Yourself is the worlds bestselling health guide, and the only one that has been found to held reduce visits to the doctor.. } Take Care of Yourself is easy to use, even in a crisis. Simply look up a symptom in one of the chapters listed at the left. Youll find a complete explanation of likely causes and how you might relieve that problem at home. Diagrams will help you recognize problems and, in many cases, treat them quickly and easily. Easy-to-follow decision charts tell you exactly when to see a doctor.This book also covers emergencies, how to avoid health problems, what to keep in a home pharmacy, and how to work best with your doctor. Take Care of Yourself belongs in every home.Easy-to-use decision charts quickly show how to treat problems at home, and when to see a doctor. } *Home Pharmacy *Common Injuries *Ear, Nose, Throat, Eyes & Mouth *Skin Problems & Childhood Diseases *Bones, Muscles & Joints *Chest & Abdominal Symptoms *Generalized Problems *Womens Health *Sexual Problems & Questions.

About the Author:

Donald M. Vickery, M.D., is head of the Self-Care Institute in Colorado. James F. Fries, M.D., is Professor of Medicine at Stanford University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Da Capo Press Inc
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0201489899
• ISBN 13: 9780201489897
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 416