Chinese internal medicine is a clinical subject which explains, using traditional Chinese theories, the etiology, pathology and therapeutic rules of the diseases or syndromes belonging to internal medicine. It is also the foundation for learning and research in other clinical branches of Chinese medicine, thus playing a vital role in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).Chinese internal medicine has had a long history. Its origins can be traced back several thousand years. Through long-term ...

Considered by the World Health Organization to be the most widely-used health care manual in the world, Where There Is No Doctor provides easy-to-understand information on how to identify, treat, and prevent many common health issues. Inside you'll find:• examining and caring for sick people – how to check breathing, pulse, and temperature; identifying diseases based on fever patterns, watching for signs of dangerous illnesses, and when to...

This introduction to homeopathy includes more than 100 remedies for common ailments, plus guidance on dosage, potency, and usageOrganized alphabetically by disorder, this convenient reference clearly describes all you need to know about homeopathy and the treatment of numerous disorders. For each condition, multiple remedies are suggested so you can find the one that most accurately fits your symptoms. From food poisoning to varicose veins, this book provides detai...

Diverticulitis is very common, can be dangerous and there are rapidly increasing numbers of sufferers. Everyone has more than a 50 per cent chance of suffering from diverticulitis before the age of 60. Dr Joan McClelland describes, in her easily accessible style, the symptoms, the types of diverticulitis, the complications and the treatments, including alternative and herbal remedies. This book also tackles the psychological aspects of diverticulitis and the benefits of exercise and diet.

75% of pain is caused by trigger points (areas of contracted cells in muscle tissue), but they are drastically under-diagnosed as the source of pain, including headaches and migraines. Trigger points may refer pain and other symptoms both in the local area and/or to other areas of the body, but since over 74% of trigger points are not located in the area where you feel pain, treating the local area does not resolve the problem most of the time. The most common "referral patterns" have been...

From an award-winning medical writer comes the definitive guide for sinus sufferers.If you're one of the thirty-eight million who endure from sinus problems, you know the debilitating effects this condition can bring—from pounding headaches, runny nose, and chronic fatigue to asthma, halitosis, even serious lung disease and meningitis. The good news is that sinus disease can be dramatically alleviated and permanently reversed. Now, after years of research, intervie...

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, MPHThe ...

Starting by helping you to understand what's happening in your body, Get Started in Massage will give you practical guidance on how to use massage for therapeutic and healing purposes. Step-by-step guides with diagrams and a breakdown of which oils to use and when accompany sections on sports injuries, massage for pregnancy and babies, and self-massage in this no-nonsense guide to an effective healing art.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key princ...

The British Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists reveals that up to 90% of British people will undergo some type of foot problem during the course of their lives. Most foot-related problems stem from the daily wear and tear we inflict upon our feet, however some are caused by congenital malformations and disabilities. The unsung heroes of the human body, the feet are strong, mechanical structures with amazing capabilities and deserve to be worshipped and revered for the hard work the...

Parents often have a tendency to blame children for their failings. In fact they fail to realise that it is their own role as parents that could be largely responsible for how their children ultimately turn out to be. The author, Hari Dutt Sharma, here tells the parents that they need to look within themselves to see how they could be model parents and provide a healthy environment for proper mental, educational and physical growth of their children. As such the book provides an excellent ...

The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Even if you are completely new to massage, in just 96 pages you will discover how to master the essential movements and release tension, heal pain and soothe anxiety, helping you to share the benefits of healing touch in the quickest time possible.

The essential guide from Australia's leading paediatricianWritten in a reassuring, clear style, this book covers the most common ailments that carers and new parents need to KNOW about to keep kids healthy. Dr taitz provides guidance on how to deal with: Emergencies - first aid after events such as choking, near-drowning, poisoning, a broken bone or tooth; serious illnesses like meningococcal disease and bronchiolitis; how to tell if your child's injury, fever or pain requires urgen...