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PDR for Herbal Medicines (Physician's Desk Reference for Herbal Medicines)
: :Interest in and usage of herbal preparations as alternatives to pharmaceuticals has exploded in recent years. Having a complete herbal reference on hand is now absolutely necessary for doctors and other healers when a patient wants to add herbs--let's say St. John's wort--to his drug regimen. Should the patient stop taking the Paxil he's been on for depression, and if so, how long must he wait before he can start taking the St. Johns wort, and what's the recommended dosage? ...
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A Brief History of Drugs: From the Stone Age to the Stoned Age
: :A clear-eyed look at the instrumental role drugs have played in our cultural, social, and spiritual development. • First American publication of the surprising European bestseller. • Examines everything from the ancient use of ergot and datura to the modern phenomenon of 'designer' drugs such as Ecstasy and crack cocaine. From remotest antiquity to the present era of designer drugs and interdiction, drugs have played a prominent role in the cultural, spiritual, and social development of civilizations. Antonio Escohotado demonstrates ...
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Pocket Guide to Chemotherapy Protocols, Fourth Edition (Pocket Guide to Chemotherapy Protocols)
: :An indispensable quick reference for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers treating cancer patients! The updated Fourth Edition of the best-selling Pocket Guide to Chemotherapy Protocols is spiral bound and arranged alphabetically by cancer type for easy access, and contains combination as well as selected single-agent regimens for solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. In each case, the regimens selected are based on the published literature and are used in clinical practice in the medical oncology community. Pocket Guide to ...
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Detoxing Your Body (Complete Idiot's Guide to)
: :Cleansing for good health. Toxic substances find a way into our bodies through air, water, food, and even household products. When these toxins build up in our bodies faster than we can get rid of them, we may experience premature aging, lethargy, chronic illness, and weight gain. This indispensable guide explains the whys and hows of detoxification and gives readers the tools to rid their bodies of toxins and enjoy a more vibrant, healthy life.
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The Johns Hopkins Family Health Book: The Essential Home Medical Reference to Help You and Your Family Promote Good Health and Manage Illness
: :In this age of managed care, it's likely that you have more questions when you leave the doctor's office than when you walk in the door. Who better to turn to for a remedy for that than the folks from Johns Hopkins, the hospital ranked at the top of U.S. News & World Report's list for eight years running. A joint effort of the university's schools of Medicine, Hygiene & Public Health, and Nursing, the Family Health Book includes more ...
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My Medical Assistant
: :My Medical Assistant, created by Donna McCaslin, is an organizer to record concise personal information about medications, hospitalizations, and other information needed by healthcare providers. Start your record at birth or with the earliest information you recall. Then faithfully keep it up -to -date. Take My Medical Assistant with you to each medical appointment. It has been designed to be thorough, yet small enough to pack in a suitcase, diaper - bag, over - sized purse, or carry in ...
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Parkinson's Disease and the Family: A New Guide (The Harvard University Press Family Health Guides)
: : Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder characterized by tremor, stiffness, and slow gait. It affects 500,000 people in the United States, with approximately 50,000 new cases diagnosed annually. But its impact is much wider. Family members with little understanding of the disease often find themselves struggling to help their loved one navigate the complexities of the health care system. Patients wonder, Which treatments are best for me? Will I be able to live on my own? Should I ...
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Gold's Gym Nutrition Bible (Gold's Gym Series)
: : Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder characterized by tremor, stiffness, and slow gait. It affects 500,000 people in the United States, with approximately 50,000 new cases diagnosed annually. But its impact is much wider. Family members with little understanding of the disease often find themselves struggling to help their loved one navigate the complexities of the health care system. Patients wonder, Which treatments are best for me? Will I be able to live on my own? Should I ...
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The Liver Book: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery
: :It is the portal to total body wellness, the great purifier, and the only human organ that can regenerate itself. But what you don't know about the liver can hurt you! Now, in this complete and authoritative guide that anyone can use and understand, Dr. Sanjiv Chopra explains: The what, where, how, and why of the liver and its miraculous functions How doctors diagnose liver ailments Tests and screenings: what to expect and what they reveal Vital information on ...
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The Hysterectomy Hoax: The Truth About Why Many Hysterectomies Are Unnecessary and How to Avoid Them, 3rd Edition
: :While more than 600,000 hysterectomies are performed each year in the United States, 90 percent of them are unwarranted. This vital health guide offers women the information they need to empower themselves in making critical health decisions. For example, surgery can often do more harm than good and may pose needless risks, except in situations involving a life-threatening illness such as cancer. Surgeons, however, often rely on hysterectomies as a panacea for everything from premenstrual syndrome to uterine fibroids. ...
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