Take Care Of Yourself 8E: The Complete Illustrated Guide To Medical Self-care (Paperback)

by James F. Fries (Author), Donald M. Vickery (Author) "You can do much more than any doctor to maintain your health and well-being..." (more)
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"Every family should have this book." -- Annals of Internal Medicine

Product Description
Take Care of Yourself is the world's best-selling health guide, and the only one that has been found to help reduce visits to the doctor and save money. Covering nearly 200 health-care problems and symptoms, it is easy to use, even in a crisis. Readers can locate their symptoms in the easily navigable guide and find a complete explanation of likely causes and possible home remedies. Diagrams show how to recognize problems, and, in many cases, treat them quickly, and the decision charts advise when exactly it's time to see a doctor. This comprehensive guide also covers emergencies, health problem prevention, the 20 things everyone should keep in a home pharmacy, and how to work best with a doctor. Revised and updated, it remains the most comprehensive and dependable self-care guide, and is essential for every home.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press; 8 edition (November 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738209775
• ISBN-13: 978-0738209777
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #448,346 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Used it for years!, August 6, 2005

By	Deirdre L. McClure "Always809" (AZ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My employer gave me an earlier edition of this book as part of a wellness plan. I literally wore it out! It's weird to try to call a doctor's office if you're not sure you need a doctor, and this book helps you figure out if you need to go in or not. Highly reccomended

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Health Help, November 12, 2006

By	David O. Barkdoll (Ellenwood, GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is one of the best guides to better health. It is easy to both find what ails you and what heals you. It is written in laymans terms that are easy to understand. I strongly recommend it be a part of your home health library.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Resource, August 29, 2005

By	Tony Dicostanzo "BookPal" (Orange County, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a personal user of this book and as someone that sells this book in bulk to employers and health plans looking to distribute it to their employees and members, I have extensive experience with seeing its effectiveness in positively aiding the decision to care for various medical conditions at home versus utilizing a doctor or medical facility. The book is a simple to use tool and generates a positive financial impact in terms of cost savings to companies desiring a reduction in their health care spending.