Take Care of Yourself, 10th Edition: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Self-Care - Paperback
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Availability:Out of StockContributor:James F. Fries, Donald M. VickeryPublish date:2017-08-29Pages:416
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Da Capo Lifelong BooksISBN-13:9780738219738ISBN-10:738219738UPC:9780738219738Book Category:Health & Fitness, Self-HelpBook Subcategory:Healthy Living & Personal Hygiene, Self-Management, Health Care IssuesSize:9.10 x 6.90 x 1.10 inchesWeight:1.4021Product ID:SC2YVJFBR6
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.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Da Capo Lifelong BooksISBN-13:9780738219738ISBN-10:738219738UPC:9780738219738Book Category:Health & Fitness, Self-HelpBook Subcategory:Healthy Living & Personal Hygiene, Self-Management, Health Care IssuesSize:9.10 x 6.90 x 1.10 inchesWeight:1.4021Product ID:SC2YVJFBR6
James F. Fries, MD, is Professor of Medicine, Emeritus, at Stanford University. His work involves the study of health outcomes and how to improve them, prevention of disease by reduction in health risks, self-care techniques, and health economics. He has published over 300 scientific articles and 11 books. Donald M. Vickery, MD, helped develop the first medical decision charts for non-doctors. Formerly the head of the nonprofit Self-Care Institute, he died in 2008. Fries and Vickery also coauthored, with Robert H. Pantell, Taking Care of Your Child.
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
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10th Revised Edition
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