Your body has 100 trillion cells, but only 10 trillion are human. The rest belong to the bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites that live on or in us. Some of these tenants are actually beneficial, aiding in the digestion process, for example. The majority of them neither help nor hurt us, but simply co-exist with us. A few species, however, from ...
Dr. Buckman explores the causes of asthma and helps allay parents' fears by explaining available treatments in an easy-to-read reference format. 2-color.
Part of a series designed to demystify healthcare, this pocket-sized guide lokos at hormone replacement therapy. Each section includes questions and answers. The main points are signposted by John Cleese. Videos are available to accompany the series.
The author, after defining "bad news", looks at the basic communication skills needed by health care professionals in order to deal with difficult situations with sensitivity and compassion. He also considers reactions to bad news, as well as ethical, legal and cultural issues.
This guide provides useful information for the caregiver of a stroke patient, including proper diet and exercise, dealing with mental health issues, and more. Comedian John Cleese adds humor to alleviate stressful situations. Color illustrations. Radio interview with Cleese.
In this guide, Dr. Buckman simply explains symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments necessary for coping after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Comedian John Cleese adds the right touch of humor. Color illustrations. Radio interview with Cleese.
In this highly informative guide, Dr. Buckman cuts through all the medical lingo and explains in simple fashion the symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments necessary for controlling high blood pressure. 160 2-color illustrations.
This fun-to-read, essential guide explores the body's largest organ, as Dr. Buckman demystifies such topics as acne, wrinkles, and blushing. Line drawings. Charts.
Modern medicine is one of the most successful branches of science, with a distinguished history of conquering many of the twentieth century's deadliest diseases. Yet today people are turning in record numbers to alternative therapies that have little or no scientific basis. Herbalists, homeopaths, crystal therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, ...
Diabetes is a pervasive condition that can lead to serious health problems if not treated carefully. By explaining the characteristics of diabetes and its affect on the body, Buckman provides a blueprint for leading a fulfilling, problem-free life. 160 illustrations.
With sensitivity and reassurance, Dr. Buckman explains the many ways to treat depression and prevent it from interfering with the quality of life. Comedian John Cleese adds just the right amount of humor to alleviate the stress of the situation. Color illustrations.
Written for both patients and carers, in layman's terms to enable understanding of the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disorder, the questions and answers in each section of the WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT series demystify healthcare and seek to remove fear or confusion.
Leaving aside the question of the actual existence of a supreme deity, Buckman (medicine, U. of Toronto, Canada) applies principles of evolutionary science and neuroscience to an examination of the effect of belief systems (defined as consistent attitude held by people irrespective of the availabili
This pocket-sized text, with questions and answers in each section, seeks to demystify irritable bowel syndrome. It discusses, in layman's terms, what the medical condition is, which treatment can help, and how. The main points are signposted by actor John Cleese, and videos are also available.
This work which addresses all the major questions about cancer is broken down into three sections: the nature and causes of cancer; overviews of the commonest forms of the disease; and methods of detection, treatment and prevention. It advises cancer patients and their friends how to cope.
What do writing teachers need to know? And what do they need to know how to do? Robert Tremmel and William Broz found that many of the answers to these questions revolve around a commonality of concerns and issues among high school teachers and teachers of the first-year college comp course. Yet the two levels of teachers are rarely thought of ...
In a clear and easy-to-understand manner, Dr. Buckman explains the procedures and alternatives for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Comedian John Cleese adds a sense of humor to dealing with the condition. Color illustrations.
This pocket-sized text, with questions and answers in each section, discusses caring for someone after a stroke. It discusses, in layman's terms, what the medical condition is, which treatment can help, and how. The main points are signposted by actor John Cleese, and videos are also available.
At a time when conventional medicine is considered, at least by doctors, to offer a wide range of solutions and palliatives to disease than ever before, alternative medicine has gained unprecedented popularity. This book focuses on the elements that seem to be lacking in conventional medicine and the features that attract so many people to ...
Part of a series designed to demystify healthcare, this pocket-sized guide to asthma discusses how to care for children with the condition. Each section includes questions and answers. The main points are signposted by John Cleese. Videos are available to accompany the series.
"This short, easy-to-read book... has a great potential to improve the way clinicians understand the process of breaking bad news." -- Annals of Internal Medicine "At last, we have a wise, useful, readable textbook on the communication of unpleasant information." -- New England Journal of Medicine
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