Product Description
Eight out of ten health problems are cared for at home, and the award-winning Healthwise® Handbook helps people do a better job of managing their health problems. Topics range from ear infections to diabetes, first aid to eating well. A new chapter, Disasters and Public Health Threats, helps people prepare for and respond to emergencies like natural disasters. Readers can find more than 200 health problems with clear, easy-to-understand information and illustrations about: ? Prevention, home treatment, and when to call a health professional. ? How to prepare for doctor visits and communicate effectively with the doctor. ? How to make wise decisions about tests, medications, and surgeries. ? How to make lifestyle choices to improve health. ? How to prepare and what to do for public health threats.
Over 145 health care problems,prevention, home care, and when to call a doctor.
Part I: Self-Care Basics 1. The new medical consumer 2. Home physical exam
Part II: Health Problems 3. Abdominal pains 4. Back and neck pain 5. Chst and lungs 6. Eyes, ears, nose, and throat 7. Headaches and other pains 8. skin ailments 9. Infant and child health 10. Women's health 11. Men's health 12. Injuries and sports medicine 13. emergencies
Part III: Staying Healthy 14. Dental care 15. Feeling fit and relaxed 16. Eating wisely 17. Mental self-care
Part IV: Self-Care Resources 18. Your home health center
