American Medical Association Complete Guide To Prevention And Wellness

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Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1620458896
Total Pages : 397 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Medical Association Complete Guide to Prevention and Wellness written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MORE THAN 3 MILLION AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION BOOKS SOLD From America's most trusted source for medical advice--a comprehensive guide to preventing illness and promoting wellness If you're one of the millions of people who have decided to take more direct control of their health by focusing on illness prevention and self-care, the American Medical Association Complete Guide to Prevention and Wellness is the resource you need. This authoritative guide provides valuable information to help you prevent disease and stay healthy throughout your life. It lays out the foundations of good health and shows you the basic steps you can take to reduce your health risks and prevent major illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and some forms of cancer. You will learn how to avoid these and other common afflictions by making lifestyle changes and understanding what your body needs to stay fit and healthy. Filled with leading-edge information, this indispensable reference also describes key risk-reducing measures, from eating a healthy diet and being more physically active to reducing stress, getting a good night's sleep, and having all the recommended screening tests. You will find the most effective techniques for avoiding food-borne illnesses, and you'll learn how to minimize specific risks for children, adolescents, women, and men. Comprehensive in scope, easy to navigate, and filled with clear, helpful information and illustrations, the American Medical Association Complete Guide to Prevention and Wellness is the essential health resource for every age and stage of life.

Author : American Medical Association
Publisher : AMA Family Medical Guide
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1026 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Medical Association Family Medical Guide written by American Medical Association and published by AMA Family Medical Guide. This book was released on 2004-08-25 with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Long-Awaited Revision of the Bestselling Family Health Guide "This completely updated fourth edition of our bestselling health reference is comprehensive, easy to understand, and even more user-friendly than the previous editions. We’re excited to provide our patients with an invaluable resource to help them become more involved in their own health care. We think this is a book that belongs on the bookshelf in every home." –AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH The American Medical Association is the nation’s premier health authority–an organization that both patients and doctors look to for state-of-the-art medical information and guidance. Now, for the first time in 10 years, the AMA has updated its landmark medical reference–a book that belongs in every home. This new edition of the American Medical Association Family Medical Guide has been thoroughly revised to bring it up to date and make it more accessible than ever before. Opening with a brand-new full-color section that walks you through key health issues, it follows with several new and expanded sections on everything from staying healthy and providing first aid and home care to diagnosing symptoms and treating hundreds of different diseases and disorders. This classic guide is the definitive home health reference for the twenty-first century–an indispensable book to keep you and your loved ones healthy. Authoritative guidance on hundreds of diseases and the latest tests, treatments, procedures, and drugs New or greatly expanded coverage of genetic testing, sexuality, learning disabilities, preventive health, infertility, pregnancy and childbirth, substance abuse, home caregiving, and first aid A host of new and updated features–including full-color spreads on important health topics, Q&A sections, first-person case histories, and newly designed symptoms flowcharts New chapters on diet and health, exercise and fitness, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress, genetics, complementary and alternative medicine, staying safe and preventing violence, cosmetic surgery, and preventive health care A new section on health issues at various life stages 64 pages in full color and almost 1,000 illustrations and photographs

Author : American Medical Association
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 047121759X
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Medical Association Complete Guide to Men's Health written by American Medical Association and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2001-12-05 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Men are often reluctant to discuss issues that are important to their general health and well-being. This one-of-a-kind guide provides helpful information, in an easy-to-read format, on major health concerns including diet and nutrition, exercise, sexuality, and emotional health. This guide should help men make better decisions about their health."--Jeffrey P. Koplan, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) * Guidelines for staying healthy at any age * Overviews of the body's systems and organs--heart and lungs, reproductive system, brain and nervous system, urinary system, bones and joints, and the immune system * Explanations of the major diseases and their treatments, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, drug abuse, and depression * Sensitive discussions of sexuality and reproduction, including sexual dysfunction, prostate health, stds, birth control, and age-related changes to sex and sexuality * Diet and exercise guidelines * Dozens of tables, boxes, and charts on key topics * Quick-reference format for finding the answers you need

Author : Larry Trivieri, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471327433
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The American Holistic Medical Association Guide to Holistic Health written by Larry Trivieri, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2001-04-26 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Complete and Comprehensive Guide to Holistic Treatment "Larry Trivieri beautifully illuminates the full spectrum of natural healing approaches, highlighting the unifying themes and distinctive features of health systems around the world and across the ages. This book is a valuable resource for individuals interested in their personal well being, as well as health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of holistic medicine."-David Simon, M.D., Medical Director, the Chopra Center for Well Being, Author, Vital Energy and Return to Wholeness Find reputable practitioners and put proven healing therapies to work in your life with this informative and reliable guide to holistic medicine and its primary treatment methods, including: * Nutritional Medicine * Environmental Medicine * Mind-Body Medicine * Traditional Chinese Medicine * Osteopathic Medicine * Chiropractic * Botanical Medicine * Bodywork/Massage * Naturopathic Medicine * Homeopathy * Ayurvedic Medicine * Acupuncture * Yoga and many more

Author : Christa Modschiedler
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838912214
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guide to Reference in Medicine and Health written by Christa Modschiedler and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014-04-26 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawn from the extensive database of Guide to Reference, this up-to-date resource provides an annotated list of print and electronic biomedical and health-related reference sources, including internet resources and digital image collections. Readers will find relevant research, clinical, and consumer health information resources in such areas as Medicine Psychiatry Bioethics Consumer health and health care Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences Dentistry Public health Medical jurisprudence International and global health Guide to Reference entries are selected and annotated by an editorial team of top reference librarians and are used internationally as a go-to source for identifying information as well as training reference professionals. Library staff answering health queries as well as library users undertaking research on their own will find this an invaluable resource.

Author : Rosalynn Carter
Publisher : University of Arkansas Press
ISBN 13 : 1682262340
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Author : American Medical Association
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0470231343
Total Pages : 135 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Medical Association Guide to Talking to Your Doctor written by American Medical Association and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-07-17 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last time you visited your doctor, did you . . . * hesitate to ask a question-and leave without the answer you needed? * not understand your doctor's explanation of your illness or its treatment? * wish you could be more in control of your healthcare? You can take control. The more you know about your healthcare needs and the more actively you work with your doctor, the better healthcare you will receive. In this concise, easy-to-understand book, the American Medical Association-the world's most prominent organization of physicians-demystifies the relationship between patient and doctor and guides you in building an ongoing dialogue with your healthcare provider. Using nontechnical language and a reassuring tone, the American Medical Association Guide to Talking to Your Doctor explains: * What your doctor needs to know about you and what he or she looks for in an examination * How to understand a diagnosis and discuss treatment options and goals * When and how to ask for a second opinion * How to speak for a child or older person in your care * How to discuss sensitive subjects such as sexuality, drug dependence, depression, and family violence * Your rights and responsibilities as a healthcare consumer * Where to go for more help and information Encouraging, authoritative, and thorough, the American Medical Association Guide to Talking to Your Doctor empowers you to communicate better with your doctor so that you can work together to achieve a common goal-your good health. For more than 150 years, the American Medical Association has been the leading group of medical experts in the nation and one of the most respected health-related organizations in the world. The AMA continues to work to advance the art and science of medicine and to be an advocate for patients and the voice of physicians in the United States.

Author : Charles B. Clayman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780679439592
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The American Medical Association Family Medical Guide written by Charles B. Clayman and published by . This book was released on 1994-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Charles B. Clayman
Publisher : Random House (NY)
ISBN 13 : 9780679412908
Total Pages : 912 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Medical Association Family Medical Guide written by Charles B. Clayman and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1994 with total page 912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides the latest information on the symptoms, risks and treatment of over 650 diseases and disorders, plus diagnostic symptom charts.

Author : Jeffrey R. M. Kunz
Publisher : Random House Trade
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 840 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The American Medical Association Family Medical Guide written by Jeffrey R. M. Kunz and published by Random House Trade. This book was released on 1982 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: