Guidelines for seeking health care, as well as flow-charts to aid in the home diagnosis of many common health complaints, and the level of action which the patient needs to take.
the complete illustrated guide to medical self-care
Vickery, Donald M
1996
Medical self-care guide provides information on how to prevent disease, how to stock a home pharmacy, and presents a synopsis of symptoms in eight general subject areas, with a chart to help determine whether to treat the problem at home or get professional care.
Josh learns why good nutrition is important; what proteins, carbohydrates, fibers, minerals, vitamins, and fats do for the body; and how to make the right food choices. Shows viewers how to use the food guide My Pyramid.
An overview of the world of complementary and alternative medicine from the Mayo Clinic, showcases a broad spectrum of popular therapies, remedies, practices, and procedures--from acupuncture to yoga--to examine what works and what does not when treating common ailments and what can be combined with conventional medicine to promote overall health.