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Doctor Murray's Total Body Tune-Up
by Michael MurrayBy the co-author of the bestselling Encyclopedia of Natural MedicineDoes your body need a tune-up?In this remarkable new approach to holistic medicine, Michael Murray, N.D., one of the nation's leading naturopathic doctors, shows you how to use the latest information in natural medicine to customize a program that will have every system in your body running like new. Take Dr. Murray's self-tests to pinpoint your health priorities. Then go on this fascinating guided tour to better health.Circulatory system: lower your blood pressure without pills * keep your cholesterol in check with a vitamin derivative * stop varicose veins with a treatment that's better than surgeryImmune system: foods that bolster your defenses against cancer and other life-threatening illnesses * herbs to stop a cold ... fast!Digestive system: discover Germany's number one natural remedy for digestive problems * what's dangerous about antacids * how to stop heartburn with DGLBrain and nervous system: natural remedies for memory loss and depression * brain-boosting vitamins and herbsDetoxification system: cleanse your liver with an ancient herb * revitalize your system through safe fastingEndocrine system: a no-cost way to burn fat * new ways to achieve crucial hormonal balance and reduce stressSkeletal system: how to prevent -- even reverse -- osteoporosis with these simple natural supplements * new approaches to arthritis and chronic fatigueSexual system: how to bring more energy to your love life without dangerous drugs * ease menopausal hot flashes, and much more!Here are the tools -- and the knowledge -- you need to put yourself in the best shape of your life.
El doctor responde: Tu guía médica en casa
by Javier GutiérrezLas 50 enfermedades más comunes y su tratamiento. El doctor responde es una guía clara y sencilla que recopila 50 enfermedades y dolencias comunes con el objetivo de ayudarte a identificarlas y tratarlas. Y, como más vale prevenir que curar, también encontrarás consejos y pautas para incorporar en tu día a día y disfrutar de un estilo de vida más saludable. Además, en cada caso, el doctor Javier Gutiérrez entrevista a un especialista que responde a las preguntas que los pacientes formulan habitualmente en la consulta. «Durante más de 35 años de profesión, he escuchado a muchos pacientes preocupados acerca de síntomas y dolencias que ellos o sus familiares padecían, y he llegado a la conclusión de que estas dudas siempre se repiten. Lo que pretendo en este libro es darles respuesta con la inestimable colaboración de grandes profesionales de todas las especialidades. Creo que en nuestro país falta información básica y fácil de entender sobre muchas enfermedades y trastornos que, en realidad, todos hemos padecido, podríamos padecer o padeceremos a lo largo de nuestra vida. Si este libro sirve para ayudarte a entenderlas y mejorar tu salud, mi deseo se verá cumplido.»Dr. Javier Gutiérrez
Doctor Robot-O
by Lela NargiCan you imagine visiting a doctor's office for an illness or injury, but getting treated by a robot instead? According to some researchers, this could be the reality in the not too distant future. Ongoing research into artificial intelligence and its use in medicine might someday produce robots that will work alongside human doctors and nurses to deliver the best health care possible.
Doctor, What Should I Eat?: Nutrition Prescriptions for Ailments in Which Diet Can Really Make a Difference
by Isadore RosenfeldOne of America's most trusted physicians and the bestselling author of the blockbuster The Best Treatment prescribes the right foods to treat or prevent scores of health-care problems, from asthma, ulcers, and infertility to Alzheimer's, CFS, and Parkinson's disease. Nutrition tables throughout. Index.From the Hardcover edition.
Doctor, What's Wrong?: Making the NHS Human Again
by Sophie Petit-ZemanDoes your doctor really care about you? Do you have time to care about your patients in the middle of all the red tape? Can we claw back tender, loving healthcare before losing sight of what it is? The medical machine is spinning out of control. Making the NHS better is about people, not about politics and posturing. It’s about recognising that, well or ill, we’re in it together. Being promised we’ll be able to choose our hospital tomorrow is cold comfort when fighting to see a doctor today. From the pitfalls of communication to waiting lists, MMR to MRSA, this book discusses things we know of but may know little about; the ins and outs, drivers and obstacles, to treating each other well. The first half is a novel, an engaging story set across doctors’ surgeries, cafes, pubs and homes. A story about a woman with a neurological illness who also has depression, her conscientious consultant who worries too much about everything while his GP wife anguishes over MMR, an oncologist with terminal cancer, a hospital manager with a heart, even a love-life. A series of accessible, informative essays then explores the ‘big issues’ that beset the NHS today, from the political football of choice, to jargon, mistakes and superbugs. Essential and enjoyable reading for anyone who uses or works in healthcare, this book argues that it can be rescued, become human again, if we all help.
Doctor White
by Jane GoodallAn illustrated depiction of a real-life story that celebrates the eternal, life-affirming bond between animals and humans Everyone loves Dr. White, a furry practitioner with four paws, a wagging tail, and an unorthodox bedside manner who day by day works his magic on very ill children at the hospital. Although his treatment is unconventional, it has a great success rate. But one day the health inspector arrives and bans Dr. White from the hospital. Who could have predicted the terrible coincidence that ends up bringing Dr. White back to the patients who love him? Based on a true story from a London hospital, Jane Goodall&’s enchanting book reminds readers of all ages of the healing power of love.
The Doctor Who Fooled the World: Science, Deception, and the War on Vaccines
by Brian DeerFrom San Francisco to Shanghai, from Vancouver to Venice, controversy over vaccines is erupting around the globe. Fear is spreading. Banished diseases have returned. And a militant "anti-vax" movement has surfaced to campaign against children's shots.But why?In The Doctor Who Fooled the World, award-winning investigative reporter Brian Deer exposes the truth behind the crisis. Writing with the page-turning tension of a detective story, he unmasks the players and unearths the facts. Where it began. Who was responsible. How they pulled it off. Who paid.At the heart of this dark narrative is the rise of the so-called "father of the anti-vaccine movement": a British-born doctor, Andrew Wakefield. Banned from medicine, thanks to Deer's discoveries, he fled to the United States to pursue his ambitions, and now claims to be winning a "war."In an epic investigation spread across fifteen years, Deer battles medical secrecy and insider cover-ups, smear campaigns and gagging lawsuits, to uncover rigged research and moneymaking schemes, the heartbreaking plight of families struggling with disability, and the scientific scandal of our time.
The Doctor Will Not See You Now
by Jane PoulsonA spiritual autobiography by Dr. Poulson takes the reader by the arm through the story of her career as a sighted medical scientist who became blind in the first year of her professional career. No reader will fail to be astonished and inspired by her accomplishments and optimism.
Doctor You: Introducing the Hard Science of Self-Healing
by Jeremy HowickExamining modern medicine's overuse of pharmaceutical and surgical intervention, and the scientific evidence for your body's innate power to heal itself. "Read this breakthrough book!" --Deepak Chopra The miracles of modern medicine--and our overreliance on prescription drugs and surgical procedures--have obscured the evolutionary ability of the body to heal itself, as Oxford University researcher Jeremy Howick explains in this groundbreaking book.Wealthy countries have become highly dependent on medical intervention: On average, one-fifth of all Americans, half of the elderly British, and two-thirds of older Canadians take at least five prescription drugs per day, their lives a nonstop ritual of pill popping and managing side effects. One in ten people takes antidepressants, and millions of boys who can't sit still in school are prescribed methamphetamines. Skyrocketing global healthcare costs render this overmedication increasingly unaffordable. Aside from the ethical and practical implications of treating medicine as a profit center, the abundance of modern drugs and technologies has blinded us to the fact that the human body produces its own drugs that can treat pain, is capable of curing itself of many physical ailments as well as a surgeon, and can even combat most mild depression as well as any psychologist. For instance, recent clinical trials clearly show that states of mind affect our health: relaxation, positive thinking, and comfortable social environments all provide measurable health benefits--sometimes as effectively as blockbuster drugs. Written by award-winning Oxford researcher Dr. Jeremy Howick and drawing on the latest peer-reviewed medical studies conducted around the world, Doctor You arms readers with scientific evidence that will empower them to make sensible choices about what drugs to take, what drugs to give their children, and when (and when not) to simply let the body do its thing.
Doctor You: Revealing the science of self-healing
by Jeremy Howick'Read this breakthrough book!' Deepak ChopraThrow away your statins, painkillers and antidepressants and pick up this book to find out how you can harness the body's natural powers to heal itself.Doctor You contains the first hard scientific evidence to show that some so-called alternative or natural treatments are not only cheaper than industrially produced drugs and lacking the harmful side effects, they are also equally effective.Written using the latest, high quality, conventional evidence Doctor You arms you with knowledge that will empower you to make the right choices about what drugs to take, what drugs to give your children, and when you should let your body do its thing.
Doctor You: Revealing the science of self-healing
by Jeremy Howick'Read this breakthrough book!' Deepak ChopraThrow away your statins, painkillers and antidepressants and pick up this book to find out how you can harness the body's natural powers to heal itself.Doctor You contains the first hard scientific evidence to show that some so-called alternative or natural treatments are not only cheaper than industrially produced drugs and lacking the harmful side effects, they are also equally effective.Written using the latest, high quality, conventional evidence Doctor You arms you with knowledge that will empower you to make the right choices about what drugs to take, what drugs to give your children, and when you should let your body do its thing.
Doctor You: Revealing the science of self-healing
by Jeremy Howick'Read this book!' - Deepak Chopra'A timely book on a timeless problem of how body and mind interact to affect our health and well-being. Beautifully written by an international expert in the field, it challenges old habits of thinking and promises new ways of exploring what it means to live an integrated life. - Mark Williams, author of Mindfulness, Professor of Clinical Psychology and former director of the Oxford Mindfulness CentreExamining the over use of modern medicine and how your body can heal itself.Twenty per cent of Americans, half of the elderly British, and two thirds of older Canadians take at least five prescription drugs per day - their lives a non-stop ritual of pill popping and trying to manage side effects. One in ten people in developed countries take antidepressants. Millions of boys who can't sit still in school are prescribed methamphetamines. Modern medicine has been overused. Skyrocketing global healthcare costs render this overuse of medicine increasingly unaffordable. The wonders of modern medicine have also obscured the body's ability to heal itself. Your body produces its own drugs that can treat pain as well as drugs, cure some joint problems as well as a surgeon, and treat most mild depression as well as a psychologist. We've all heard of endorphins, but did you know 'endorphin' literally means 'morphine made by your body'? Besides the body's self-healing abilities, latest evidence clearly show that states of mind affect our health. Relaxing, positive thinking, and comfortable social environments can all improve our health as much as blockbuster drugs.Written using the latest, high quality, conventional evidence Doctor You arms you with knowledge that will empower you to make the right choices about what drugs to take, what drugs to give your children, and when you should let your body do its thing.(P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Doctors (People In My Community)
by Jacqueline Laks GormanWe usually take trips to the doctor when we’re sick, so it’s easy to undervalue this very important community member, but this book invites readers to change their minds and celebrate the role. Readers will learn about a doctor’s duties, where they work, and the tools they use to keep us feeling healthy.
Doctors (Jobs People Do)
by Emily RaijDoctors treat people when they are sick and help people stay healthy. Give readers the inside scoop on what it's like to have the job of a doctor. Readers will learn about different types of doctors, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting, fast-paced job.
The Doctors 5-Minute Health Fixes: The Prescription for a Lifetime of Great Health
by The Doctors Mariska Van Aalst<p>Paging Dr. Jim, Dr. Travis, Dr. Lisa, and Dr. Drew! America needs your help—and your 5-minute health fixes. <p>If you are like many, you probably think you just don't have time to be healthy: It's too much work, and there's just too much conflicting information out there. <p>Both leave you feeling powerless. But the best doctors know that an informed patient is a healthy patient. So before you lift your hands in defeat, know that great health is just a page away—and much easier to achieve than you think. <p>After combing the very latest medical literature, the Doctors have isolated the seven factors that have been linked to the most vibrant, happiest, longest lives. <p>The secret? Each body system (heart, brain, gut, skin) can be vastly improved with very small shifts in your lifestyle—most of which take less than five minutes to do. And whether it's adding cinnamon to your coffee to balance blood sugar, sipping cold water through a straw to nix nicotine cravings, or brushing and flossing your teeth before you eat each morning to prevent heart disease, all are easy fixes that anyone can make.Utilizing the show's dynamic expert hosts, and based on interviews and research from the top authorities in multiple disciplines, The Doctors 5-Minute Health Fixes is the one-stop source for readers looking for comprehensive, top-notch self-care advice and novel, cutting-edge tips, trivia, and information. Use these helpers as building blocks, and before you know it you're easily on your way to 24-hour health . . . while preventing disease, reversing aging, getting the most out of your annual checkup, and looking fantastic.
Doctors Are More Harmful Than Germs: How Surgery Can Be Hazardous to Your Health and What to Do About It
by Lisa Haller Harvey BigelsenMost people would consider a knife wound to the stomach a serious health risk, but a similar scalpel wound in an operating room is often shrugged off. In Doctors Are More Harmful Than Germs, Dr. Harvey Bigelsen explains how today's medical doctors overprescribe surgery and ignore its long-term health implications. Any invasive medical procedure, he argues--including colonoscopies and root canals--creates inflammation in the body, leading to serious and long-lasting health problems. Inflammation, according to Dr. Bigelsen, is the real cause of all chronic disease (persistent or long-lasting illness). Noting that Western medicine has yet to "cure" a single chronic disease, Bigelsen points to a new paradigm: one that treats each patient as an individual (rather than as a set of symptoms), avoids further damage to the body through surgery, and looks for the root cause of chronic disease in past damage done to the patient's body--whether caused by a bad fall or a scalpel. Provocatively written and radical in its approach, Doctors Are More Harmful Than Germs challenges readers to rethink everything they believe about illness and how to treat it.
The Doctors Book of Food Remedies: The Latest Findings on the Power of Food to Treat and Prevent Health Problems - From Aging and Diabetes to Ulcers and Yeast Infections
by Selene Yeager The Editors of PreventionIn recent years, scientists have discovered thousands of substances in foods that go way beyond vitamins and minerals for pure healing power. The Doctors Book of Food Remedies shows you how to use Mother Nature's "healing foods" to lose weight, prevent cancer, reverse heart disease, cleanse arteries, unleash an explosion of new energy, lower cholesterol, look and feel years younger, and much, much more. You will discover how to: • cut the risk of heart attack in half by snacking on nuts • protect against colon cancer by eating grapefruit • cool off hot flashes with flaxseed • heal a wound with honey • fight diabetes with milk—and wine • reduce cholesterol with cinnamon Written in collaboration with the editors of Prevention magazine, one of America's most trusted sources for health information, the book covers 60 different ailments and 97 different healing foods, and offers 100 delicious, nutrient-rich recipes. Newly researched, every entry provides current information and the latest clinical studies from real doctors and nutritionists working in some of the best medical institutions in the United States.
The Doctors Book of Home Remedies: Quick Fixes, Clever Techniques, and Uncommon Cures to Get You Feeling Better Fas t
by Prevention Magazine EditorsWhat do doctors do when they get sick? The editors of Prevention Magazine Health Books asked more than 500 of the nations top specialists to recommend their best doctor-tested and easy-to-follow remedies for 138 illnesses and maladies. This complete, practical guide contains the distilled experience of health professionals who offer more than 2300 accessible healing tips for the most common medical complaints.In this handy reference you will find curative techniques and symptom-relieving treatments for bladder infections, depression, emphysema, headaches, premenstrual syndrome, toothaches, and much more.Here are invaluable at-home solutions for annoying afflictions such as canker sores, dandruff, and snoring as well as methods for coping with more serious health problems such as high cholesterol, ulcers, and backaches. The Doctors Book Of Home Remedies is like having a doctor on call 24 hours a day. So treat yourself to this prescription for health and stay well.
The Doctor's Book of Natural Health Remedies
by Editors of Natural HealthThe most comprehensive handbook ever written about vitamins, herbs, supplements, and holistic healing--everything you need to feel better, live longer, and look great doing it THIS BOOK MAY HELP YOU SAVE A LIFE--YOUR OWN. With health care costs rising, insurance systems in flux, doctors and hospitals overwhelmed, the only person who can really take charge of your health and the health of your family is you. This is your guide. For more than 40 years, Natural Health has been the leading authority on holistic, alternative, and natural healing. Now, for the first time ever, all that science-based, expert-driven, research-intensive information has been distilled into one must-have, authoritative guide to healing the self. In these pages, you'll find stunning new research, unparalleled expert advice, how-to health guides, and a scientific, myth-debunking approach to natural remedies. Search for your symptoms. Find your cure. The power is yours. A clean life for you--and your family--starts now. Lose Dangerous Belly Fat, Fast: And keep it off for good. Our all-natural, 10-step program tells you what to eat, drink, and do--with immediate waist-shrinking results. Discover which probiotics help you burn more calories when you eat, which popular, "healthy" nut actually slows your metabolism, and the stealth toxin in your kitchen that activates fat cell growth (eliminate it and slash your risk of obesity by 75 percent!). Look Younger, Feel Younger: Discover the astonishing, inexpensive (and natural!) supplements that tighten skin, increase fat loss, and help build muscle. And learn some simple recipes for building anti-aging smoothies that turn fresh fruit into wrinkle-erasing superfoods. Sleep Easier Tonight: Conquer fatigue with our 9-step plan to fall asleep quickly--and stay sleeping soundly throughout the night. (Hint: A subtle scent in your bedroom could be part of the problem!) Re-energize Your Love Life. One supplement alone made a whopping 70% of women feel "more satisfied" after sex. Plus: How plant protein can re-energize your ovaries. Turn Up Your Mood Meter. This one green, leafy vegetable has been shown to improve the effects of both Prozac and talk therapy. Cure that Cold or Flu: Stop them before they start, with the newest natural options--one magical berry alone can reduce symptoms by 50 percent. Plus: A homeopathic "flu shot" that's proven 88% effective. PLUS! THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO HERBAL REMEDIES! A-Z Guide to Healing Herbs: Cure yourself with these 30 essentials, from aloe vera to white willow bark, nature's relief for migraines, eczema, menopause, UTIs, anxiety, depression, and many more. It's your new medicine cabinet, fully stocked. The Get Happy Herb Guide: The serenity savers (lemon balm, kava kava) and bliss boosters (chocolate, milk thistle) guaranteed to raise your spirits. The Best Herbs for Women: These 12 will ease your mood swings, headaches, menstrual cramps, menopause, with no nasty side effects. A must-read for husbands, too. AND! Yoga, meditation and Ayurvedic therapies: The latest science on treatments and classes, with complete how-to guides for at-home use. The Doctor's Book of Natural Health Remedies--in a world of questionable cures, it's the one book you can trust.
Doctor's Choice: The Hard-Working Doctor's Guide to Creating a Life of Freedom
by Maritta PhilpDoctor's Choice helps overwhelmed doctors discover the crucial steps they need to take to get clarity and find balance. Often, doctors&’ relationships and health suffer due to excessive work-related stress and demands—sometimes even driving them to quit their practice. Is it even possible to be a doctor and also live a happy, stress-free life? Dr. Maritta Philp had been working as a doctor for over 20 years before the intensity and stress of modern medical practice inspired her to take a long, hard look at where the road she was on would lead. She realized the final destination for her would be one of burn-out and resentment, causing her to make different choices for her life and career. Maritta is passionate about enabling people to create a life they can be in love with, a life that reflects their most important ideas and values. Doctor's Choice explores in a no-nonsense manner the issues affecting today's doctors in a world of ever-increasing patient demand. Balancing the need to look after patients and themselves is a challenge which doctors need to meet for the benefit of all.
The Doctor's Complete College Girls' Health Guide
by Jennifer WiderCongratulations, you’ve made it. Now it’s time for some serious girl talk about how you’re going to get through the next four years in a new place while trying to make new friends, fit in, and get good grades…all on your own! Destined to become a college girl’s best friend, this head-to-toe guide will keep you physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy on the exciting journey to independence and adulthood. Dr. Jennifer Wider has networked with college girls around the country to find out the information they needed most. Here are answers to all your questions about: •Sexuality and birth control •Eating disorders •Sleep problems •Weight management •Pap smears and gynecological health •Protecting yourself against STDs •Handling depression, anxiety, loneliness, and stress •Treating PMS, PMDD, yeast and urinary tract infections •Drugs and addiction •Proper diet and nutrition •Surviving spring break •Navigating the college health center •And much more From the common cold to tattooing to what every girl should pack in her “campus health kit,” you’ll find it here. Written in consultation with college grads who’ve been there and done that, this is the most important book you'll carry for the next four years.
The Doctor's Diet: Dr. Travis Stork's STAT Program to Help You Lose Weight & Restore Health
by Travis StorkTHE DOCTOR'S DIET is way more than just an eating plan: It's a blueprint for a longer, healthier, happier life!THE DOCTOR'S DIET is the solution to unhealthy eating, an American epidemic with a death toll higher than that of car accidents, drug abuse, smoking, and gun violence combined. Here, Dr. Stork offers a flexible and workable diet plan that addresses this health crisis by helping you lose weight, restore your health, and ultimately add years to your life. Because Dr. Stork understands the urgency of this weight crisis, he created a simple 14-day jump-start STAT plan so that you can begin losing weight right away. Readers will be inspired by Dr. Stork's encouragement, and will establish healthy new eating habits with great-tasting meals, easy-to-follow recipes, and enough flexibility that anyone can follow along, from vegetarians to meat-eaters and everyone in between! This is a diet that can work for you.
Doctors Don’t Know Everything: A Roadmap to Better Healthcare Outcomes
by Dr. Lingaraj Nath&‘This book, in a very simple yet profound way, captures the true meaning of wellness that includes physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.&’– Ayaskant Sarangi, Chief human resources officer (CHRO) at WIPRO enterprises&‘This is a beautifully written book by a practising physician who puts people, their feelings, and the purpose of life above science.&’ – Subroto Bagchi, Co-founder of Mindtree, writer, entrepreneur, and business leaderCould love and companionship prevent heart failure? What is the best way to navigate through today&’s complex medical systems and achieve a successful clinical outcome? Is Google search for health problems safe and useful?Doctors Don&’t Know Everything explores such universal and relatable aspects of healthcare with an aim to make holistic living easier and achievable. The strength of the book lies in realising and showcasing the fact that today, more than ever, we have as much role to play as medical specialists when it comes to living a healthy and wholesome life.The author of the book, Dr Lingaraj Nath, provides an insider&’s perspective as well as insightful revelations that will completely transform the way you view health. He also shares effective and efficient ways to forestall clinical mistakes, tackle several common medical issues, and help other people too without looking for a specialist consultation.All in all, Doctors Don&’t Know Everything offers a refreshing approach to cultivate and nurture the biggest assets of your life—health and wellness.
Doctors' Favorite Natural Remedies: The Safest and Most Effective Natural Ways to Treat More Than 85 Everyday Ailments
by Editors at Reader's Digestan Coenzyme Q10 really lower your blood pressure? Are chiropractors quacks? What is the Alexander Technique, anyway? How do you choose which herbs are most effective for treating anxiety and insomnia? Don't worry - Doctors' Favorite Natural Remedies will help. In recent times, doctors have increasingly embraced natural healing methods such as herbal treatments, different types of exercise, dietary changes, and massage therapy. This book presents more than 170 of their favorite natural, medically approved treatments for 90 everyday health problems. Now you can tackle stress, look and feel better, improve your sleep patterns and enjoy life more! Here are some of the many prescriptions for wellness you can give yourself: Aromatherapy for hair loss Black raspberries for gastroenteritis Coffee for overweight and obesity Computer games for vertigo Dancing for dementia Fish oil and green-lipped mussels for asthma Garlic for warts Holy basil for mouth ulcers Hops for anxiety and sleeping problems Light therapy for eczema and dermatitis Licorice for skin rashes Niacin for acne Relaxation for tinnitus Yoga for jaw pain
The Doctor's Guide to Gastrointestinal Health
by Paul Miskovitz Marian Betancourt"This is the reference guide you dream about--answers to all your important questions written in a language you can understand. For everyone who wants better health and peace of mind. " --Diane Sawyer, Co-anchor of ABC News' Good Morning America and PrimeTime Thursday "An important, practical, easy-to-read, and easy-to-understand source of information for anyone with a chronic gastrointestinal problem. " --Isadore Rosenfeld, M. D. , Rossi Distinguished Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and bestselling author Digestive ailments, whether mild or life-threatening, are a major concern for millions of people--and they can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Now, in this essential reference book, Dr. Paul Miskovitz, a physician at one of the world's top medical institutions, helps you understand the causes, symptoms, diagnoses, and medical treatments for a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders--everything from heartburn to IBS to hepatitis C. This comprehensive, user-friendly guide begins with an overview of how your gastrointestinal system works and how it is affected by lifestyle, age, and emotions. Dr. Miskovitz then explains the disorders that can affect your esophagus, stomach, intestine, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, colon, and abdominal cavity--revealing how to identify and treat problems and, in most cases, prevent them. You'll also learn how to: * Maintain a healthy gastrointestinal system through diet, exercise, checkups, and screenings * Find the right gastroenterologist for you * Identify symptoms and get an accurate diagnosis * Prevent gastrointestinal problems when you travel Complete with a list of organizations that provide information and support, The Doctor's Guide to Gastrointestinal Health is the ultimate resource for you and your family.