Take Care of Yourself, 9th Edition: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Medical Self-Care - Softcover

Fries, James F.; Vickery, Donald M.

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Synopsis

The world's bestselling health guide offers new material on the most recent critical health issues such as obesity, as well as additional new and updated information.

Covering over 175 healthcare problems and symptoms, Take Care of Yourself is simple to use. Readers can look up their symptoms to locate an explanation of likely causes and possible home remedies, while diagrams show how to recognize problems and treat them, and decision charts advise when it's time to see a doctor. This comprehensive guide also covers emergencies, the 20 things everyone should keep in a home pharmacy, and how to work best with a doctor.

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About the Author

Donald M. Vickery, MD, helped develop the first medical decision charts for non-doctors. Head of the nonprofit Self-Care Institute, he lives in Evergreen, Colorado.

James F. Fries, MD, is Professor of Medicine, Emeritus, at Stanford University. He lives in Woodside, California.

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9780201311600: Take Care of Yourself: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Medical Self-care

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ISBN 10:  0201311607 ISBN 13:  9780201311600
Publisher: Da Capo Press, 1997
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