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Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on the healthy functioning of the body and mind, covering topics from acne to burns.

Vol.1: Abdomen-Baldness--Vol.2: Bandages-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome--Vol.3: Cartilage-Diagnosis--Vol.4: Diaper Rash-Fleas--Vol.5: Flotation Therapy-Hemophilia--Vol.6: Hemorrhage-Infectious Mononucleosis--Vol.7: Infertility-Liquid Diet--Vol.8: Lisping-Mind--Vol.9: Mind Body Therapy-Obstetrics--Vol.10: Occupational Hazards-Personality--Vol.11: Perspiration-Prostaglandins--Vol.12: Prostate Gland-Rubella--Vol.13: Saint Vitus'Dance-Smell--Vol.14: Smoking-Swellings--Vol.15: Symptoms-Twitches and Tics--Vol.16: Typhoid and Paratyphoid-Zest--Vol.17: A-Z First Aid Handbook and A-Z Index.

Contains alphabetically-arranged entries that describe more than 350 medical problems and procedures with information on home care, causes for ailments, questioning doctors, determining when to seek emergency care, and other related topics.

Explores alternative healing therapies such as touch and movement, medicinal, mind and emotion, and diagnostic therapies, rated according to efficacy, compaitibility with conventional medicine, and medical credibility, and includes an index of treatment options for 200 mental, physical, and emotional health problems.

Presents a guide to diagnosing, understanding, and obtaining treatment for a wide range of illnesses. Includes information on medical therapies, surgeries, and drugs; an appendix discussing preventative measures; and a glossary of medical terminology.

Presents a comprehensive guide to achieving and maintaining good health, sharing easy-to-follow advice and challenging common beliefs about such topics as raw foods, daily water intake, and the impact of microwaving on nutrition.