Take Care of Yourself, 10th Edition, James F. Fries
Take Care of Yourself, 10th Edition, James F. Fries
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Take Care of Yourself, 10th Edition
The Complete Guide to Self-Care

Author: James F. Fries, Donald M. Vickery

Narrator: Bob Reed

Unabridged: 14 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Balance

Published: 09/26/2017

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

A revised edition of the classic self-care guide, with new research on aging. "Every family should have this book"(Annals of Internal Medicine).

Continuing to break new ground after forty years in print, Take Care of Yourself is the go-to guide for at home self-care. Simple to use, even in a crisis, the easy-to-navigate flowcharts help you quickly look up your symptoms and find an explanation of likely causes and possible home remedies, as well as advice on when you should go see a doctor. This comprehensive guide covers emergencies, over 175 healthcare concerns, the twenty things you should keep in a home pharmacy, and how to work best with your doctor. This new edition explains the latest research on how to postpone aging and what you can do to prevent chronic illness and stay in your best shape as you age. With new information on the Zika virus, prescription pain relievers, and other pertinent updates throughout, Take Care of Yourself remains your path to the most comprehensive and dependable self-care.

Reviews

Goodreads review by ALLEN on August 11, 2018

Supposing, one fine day, you cut your thumb on a can lid. Should you dress it yourself? Will you need stitches? And is tetanus a factor? Or suppose your child who never gets earaches gets an earache -- with fever. Do you question the child or head straight to the ER? Deciding whether and from where......more

Goodreads review by Cecilia on December 03, 2017

exceptional very informative book . highly recommend it ! easy to read and understand.......more

Goodreads review by Jan on January 16, 2016

Haven't actually read this edition but realized my current copy was the 5th edition, 1993 and I seemed to have missed a decade of medical advice. I'm curious to see changes in suggested home treatments and over the counter meds. My first edition was the 1st, a give away from my insurance company in......more

Goodreads review by Kimberly on June 22, 2012

A useful, basic guide on what to due when you're sick or injured.......more