Before You Call the Doctor - Hardcover

Simons M.D., Anne; Michael Castleman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0449904938 ISBN 13: 9780449904930

Publisher: Ballantine Books, 1993

Synopsis

Before You Call the Doctor is the thorough and medically responsible self-case guide everyone needs. Written in clear, easy-to-understand language, it covers the essentials of home care for hundreds of ailments, from serious illnesses such as heart failure and emphysema to everyday maladies such as colds and constipation. Each entry explains the disorder, lists effective at-home treatments, identifies when you should see your doctor, and highlights those signs and symptoms that warrant immediate professional treatment. Before You Call the Doctor also covers:
-- First-Aid for common medical emergencies
-- The seven keys to optimal health -- a lifelong system to cut medical costs
-- Men's and women's health issues
-- How to stock your medicine cabinet, maintain a family health record -- and much more.

Doctors are -- and always have been -- the treatment alternative of last retort, after Band-Aids, aspirin, and home remedies like Mom's chicken soup. If you want to be an informed participant in your own medical well-being instead of a passive consumer you owe it to yourself to read Before You Call the Doctor, the book that belongs in the home library of anyone who's ever taken a temperature -- or an aspirin.

About this title

From the Publisher

What an incredibly useful book! I had the pleasure of working on this book with the wonderful author team a few years back. But it wasn't until I had a common medical problem of my own--tendonitis--that I realized how utterly fabulous this book is. It gives you exercises you can do at home to alleviate your problem BEFORE you see the doctor--and I saved myself a bunch of money in medical bills! I've since given the book to many of my friends, and they swear by it. Back pain? Headaches? Ear pain? Lumpy breasts? See what you need to be concerned about, what you don't, and what you should do. This book is written in such an accesible tone and style you won't be disappointed. --E. Zack, Sr. Editor, The Ballantine Publishing Group

Review

"An informative and easy-to-follow resource on illness prevention and medical self-care. A must for those interested in taking responsibility for their own health."

Mark Tager, M.D.

President, Great Performance, Inc.
"Truly indispensable...thousands of self-help medical remedies that work on over 300 medical conditions...If you care about your health, this is the book for you."

Charles B. Inlander

President, People's Medical Society

"A very satisfying combination of up-to-date medical advice and practical home remedies... Belongs on every family's bookshelf."

Sadja Greenwood, M.D.

Author of Menopause, Naturally

About this edition

• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0449904938
• ISBN 13: 9780449904930
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 688