PDR® is the reference source used by physicians and pharmacists every day.Now PDR is the family friend you can rely on.The publishers of The Physicians' Desk Reference® have created this easy-to-use A-to-Z guide filled with information you need on nearly one hundred common ailments. The PDR® Family Guide to the Most Common Ailments explains the health problems your family is likely to encounter--injuries, aches and pains, chronic disorders, infectious diseases, and the ailments of childhood and old age--and tells what you should do next. Inside you'll find:- A comprehensive overview of conventional treatment options- Advice on herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, and complementary therapies- Descriptive listings of prescription drugs--by brand and generic name-- and over-the-counter remedies- Self-care tips and easy-to-follow guidelines- Signs and symptoms of emergency conditions- And much more!

The PDR Family Guide to Common Ailments

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Physicians' Desk Reference

Reference

Ballantine Books

Should you take Advil if you have an ulcer? An antihistamine if you're taking an antidepressant? Can you overdose on vitamin C? For more than fifty years, doctors in all specialties have depended on the Physicians' Desk Reference® to guide them in prescribing medication for their patients. Now, for the first time, the most trusted name in medical publishing has produced a consumer guide to over-the-counter drugs that is every bit as comprehensive, authoritative, and reliable as the classic PDR. UNIQUE FEATURES YOU'LL FIND NO WHERE ELSE ¸ Vitamin/mineral supplements and their recommended daily allowances ¸ Lactose-free, sodium-free medicines YOU'LL ALSO FIND ¸ Handy comparison tables to help you select the best product for you and your family ¸ A list of appropriate products for a variety of illnesses ¸ Up-to-the-minute listings for the very latest medications ¸ The uses, active ingredients, proper dosages, and side effects of each medication ¸ Over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications to avoid in combination ¸ Symptoms of vitamin deficiency--and the signs of overdose ¸ Special cautions for seniors, expectant mothers, and infants ¸ And much more! With thirty-two pages of full-color photographs!

PDR Guide to Over-the-Counter Drugs (PDR FAMILY GUIDE TO OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS)

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

In a world of managed care and rushed appointments, patients often need help obtaining peace of mind regarding their health concerns. Now, from the most trusted name in medical publishing--the source physicians and pharmacists turn to--THE PDR® FAMILY GUIDE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MEDICAL CARE gives you guidance and information at your fingertips. With a comprehensive, alphabetical listing of common and unusual ailments that afflict both children and adults--plus a unique index that matches your signs and symptoms to possible conditions--this is a reassuring home health reference you'll turn to again and again. Inside you'll find: - Detailed instructions for homecare - Possible causes of ailments - When to call your doctor for further care - Key questions to ask about your condition - Important criteria for determining when to seek emergency care - Equipment and procedures you'll encounter in a hospital - A glossary of vital medical terms - And much more!

PDR Family Encyclopedia of Medical Care

Parenting & Relationships

SAMe to fight depression . . . Pyruvate for weight control . . . Glucosamine for arthritis . . . Inositol to unclog arteries . . . Phosphatidylcholine to combat memory loss. . . . Welcome to the exciting new world of designer foods and nutraceuticals that promises hope for everything from baldness to kidney disease. As scientists learn more about the potent protective and healing substances found in common foods (some of them as beneficial as prescription drugs) you owe it to yourself to learn all you can about their health-giving potential. Now the Physicians' Desk Reference(R), the most trusted name in medical publishing, provides you with a wealth of factual, unbiased information, including * The biochemical makeup and healing properties of each supplement * How the supplements interact with your body and produce results * The common formulations and dosage * Which nutraceuticals do not live up to their claims * Side effects and other dangers, including drug interactions * Special information for pregnant or breast-feeding women PLUS the basic dos and don'ts for using nutritional supplements and a handy usage index that makes finding information easy!

The Pdr Family Guide to Nutritional Supplements: An Authoritative A-To-Z Guide to the 100 Most Popular Nutritional Therapies Andnutraceuticals

Mainstream medicine's first guide to safe and effective modes of alternative healing The world of natural and alternative medicine offers an amazing array of effective, inexpensive, but still controversial health-care choices. Now in this milestone book, America's most trusted provider of medical information, the Physicians' Desk Reference®, cuts through the controversy and tells you what you need to know about your healing options. - Which widely available herbs, vitamins, and minerals act like potent prescription medication - Fifty alternative therapy options--how they work, what they strive for, and potential side effects - Self-help techniques to stave off--and even reverse--chronic problems and disease - The latest findings on acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic adjustment, homeopathy, and much more - How certain natural remedies interact with conventional drugs - Easy-to-use indexes that will enable you to find treatment options for hundreds of ailments, identify the most effective herbal remedies, and research natural medicines by both common and Latin names - A sixteen-page herb identification portfolio featuring more than one hundred medicinal herbs, photographed in full color

The PDR Family Guide to Natural Medicines & Healing Therapies (Pdr Family Guide to Natural Medicines and Healing Therapies)

Alternative Medicine

PDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs

Random House Value Publishing

A guide to hundreds of medical problems from the publishers of The Physicians' Desk Reference includes detailed instructions for what to do after seeing a doctor, summaries of each problem's causes, symptoms, and treatment, and much more. Original. 75,000 first printing.

The PDR Family Guide Encyclopedia of Medical Care: The Complete Home Reference to Over 350 Medical Problems and Procedures from the Publishers of The ... Desk Reference® (Family Medical Guides)

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Three Rivers Press

Disappointed with conventional medical treatment? Tired of the run-around from managed care? Take advantage of all your options--and reap the rewards of better health--with this unique consumer's guide to affordable, effective health care alternatives. From age-old secrets of harmony, balance, and well-being to the very latest nutritional discoveries, you'll find all the alternatives thoroughly discussed in this one, indispensable home handbook. Now you can take advantage of the best that the healing arts offer--without falling victim to rip-offs and fraud. You'll learn: Which widely available herbs, vitamins, and minerals act like potent prescription medications How certain natural remedies interact with conventional drugs Self-help techniques that stave off--and even reverse--chronic problems and disease Which claims are realistic--and which are false How to locate and choose a qualified practitioner The best ways to protect yourself from incompetents, charlatans, and quacks Here are all the latest findings on: Acupuncture and Acupressure ¸ Aromatherapy ¸ Ayurvedic Medicine Biofeedback ¸ Biological Therapies ¸ Chiropractic Adjustment Detoxification ¸ Energy Medicine ¸ Environmental Medicine ¸ Homeopathy Hypnosis ¸ Light Therapy ¸ Massage ¸ Meditation Mind/Body Medicine ¸ Naturopathic Medicine ¸ Orthomolecular Medicine Tai Chi and Qigong ¸ Yoga This impartial guide, from PDR®, America's most trusted drug reference, sifts out the help from the hype, and points you to new and "rediscovered" treatments that really work.

The PDR Family Guide to Natural Medicines and Healing Therapies (Pdr Family Guides)

The Plain Facts About Your Prescriptions From the Same Source That Doctors Depend On Is this drug safe for someone like me? What are the signs of an overdose? How should I make up a forgotten dose? Is this drug safe to use during pregnancy? What are the side effects and drug interactions? The answers to these questions and more are here at your fingertips. Drawn from FDA-approved information, this unique consumer handbook comes from the Physicians' Desk Reference®, the nation's most trusted name in prescription drugs for more than half a century. You won't find a better prescription drug guide. Here's why: Efficient and Easy-to-Use Drugs listed by generic and brand names and by disease or illness Written in clear, concise, everyday English Full-color drug photographs guard against mixing up medications Comprehensive and Up-to-Date Complete information on the latest drugs--Viagra, Evista, Zyban, new drugs for migraine, asthma, prostate trouble, heart-attack prevention, and more Features Found in No Other Consumer Drug Guide 100 pages devoted exclusively to the latest medical breakthroughs for treating major health problems--from heart disease to allergies and chronic pain Updates on important new treatments for such common problems as high blood pressure and osteoporosis With this sourcebook you can have a more informed voice in the decisions made about your medical care. Make certain you have all the facts about your potent prescription drugs. This book should be the foundation of your personal health-care library.

The Pdr (R) Family Guide to Prescription Drugs (R): 5th Edition (PDR FAMILY GUIDE TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS)

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