A Guide to Common Illnesses: An Invaluable Guide to the Treatment of Common Complaints Explaining Both Orthodox And Complementary Approaches (Penguin health care & fitness)

by RuthLever (Author)

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  Paperback
  1990

  $3.40

  This guide to common illnesses lists a number of the most common forms of illness varying from anaemia to cystitis, diabetes, shingles and varicose veins. The cause, symptoms and prognosis in orthodox terms is given for each illness, followed by information concerning how how a diagnosis is made, what treatment is available and the outcome of any recent research. It also gives alternative approaches to treatment, with information on each alternative therapy that might help, together with an explanation of each therapy. In addition, the book also describes means of self-help, with information on medication, aids to healthy living and and resource suggestions. The book concludes with a guide on how to find an alternative practitioner.