Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Continuing to break new ground after forty years in print, Take Care of Yourself is the go to guide for at home self-care for more than 175 healthcare concerns. With its easy to navigate flowcharts, readers can quickly look up their symptoms and find an explanation of likely causes and possible home remedies, as well as advice on when to seek professional help. This comprehensive guide covers emergencies, the twenty things everyone should keep in a home pharmacy, and how to work best with a doctor. With new research and insights into postponing aging and preventing chronic illness, as well as new data on cancer, information on the Zika virus, the dangers of prescription pain relievers, and other pertinent updates throughout, Take Care of Yourself remains the most comprehensive and dependable self care guide."
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The bestselling health guide--now completely revised and updated "Every family should have this book."--Annals of Internal Medicine
Continuing to break new ground after forty years in print, Take Care of Yourself is the go-to guide for at home self-care. Simple to use, even in a crisis, the easy-to-navigate flowcharts help you quickly look up your symptoms and find an explanation of likely causes and possible home remedies, as well as advice on when you should go see a doctor. This comprehensive guide covers emergencies, over 175 healthcare concerns, the twenty things you should keep in a home pharmacy, and how to work best with your doctor. This new edition explains the latest research on how to postpone aging and what you can do to prevent chronic illness and stay in your best shape as you age. With new information on the Zika virus, prescription pain relievers, and other pertinent updates throughout, Take Care of Yourself remains your path to the most comprehensive and dependable self-care.
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A revised edition of the classic self-care guide, with new research on aging. "Every family should have this book"(Annals of Internal Medicine). Continuing to break new ground after forty years in print, Take Care of Yourself is the go-to guide for at home self-care. Simple to use, even in a crisis, the easy-to-navigate flowcharts help you quickly look up your symptoms and find an explanation of likely causes and possible home remedies, as well as advice on when you should go see a doctor. This comprehensive guide covers emergencies, over 175 healthcare concerns, the twenty things you should keep in a home pharmacy, and how to work best with your doctor. This new edition explains the latest research on how to postpone aging and what you can do to prevent chronic illness and stay in your best shape as you age. With new information on the Zika virus, prescription pain relievers, and other pertinent updates throughout, Take Care of Yourself remains your path to the most comprehensive and dependable self-care.