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...

For generations, doctors have been diagnosing babies with colic, offering little comfort and few solutions to worried, weary parents. But recent medical advances made through cutting-edge technology now reveal that many if not most cases of colic are actually caused by acid reflux. In this revolutionary book, Bryan Vartabedian, a noted pediatric gastroenterologist and the father of two babies with acid reflux, provides hands-on, practical advice about this hidden epidemic–and how to make y...

This reflexology text includes coverage of such topics as: the art and practice of reflexology; the physiological and energetic theories of reflexology; the mapping of organs and body systems onto the foot; hand reflexology; taking case histories and patient care; and running a successful practice.Reflexology is the ancient technique of treating the whole body by pressing reflex points on the foot which affect different organs in the body through the meridian system and through dif...

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...

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...

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...

You're about to discover how you can stop snoring permanently using a set of simple techniques to find the exact cause of your snoring and then effectively eliminate it.You will be able to use the same techniques that have helped thousands of snorers just like you sleep quietly already from night one and even have their snoring permanently cured in less than 14 days.

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...

As a physician trained in both standard and holistic medicine–and as a parent herself–Lauren Feder, M.D., presents the facts about vaccinations.If you have chosen to vaccinate your children, she offers both practical medical and natural remedies to avoid possible side effects.If you have chosen not to vaccinate your children, she offers natural medicines to strengthen your child’s immune system, along with tips on how to deal with legal exemptions, school requirements, and ...

New ebook edition of this popular yoga book – with exercises selected to care for the back and spine.The Yoga Back Book is an ideal programme for people who suffer from back, neck or other related problems.This new edition contains black and white photography to illustrate the yoga postures and is designed throughout to create an attractive, easy to follow workbook feel.The Yoga is gentle and non-stressful so it will not put undue pressure on the back or spine. The ...

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 what often gets diagnosed as "carpal tunnel syndrome," "thoracic outlet syndrome," "tennis elbow," "golfer's elbow," "bursitis," "tendonitis," and "repetitive strain injury."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 ...