Family Health Encyclopedia by Peter Fermie

Family Health Encyclopedia by Peter Fermie

This clear, rigorously researched encyclopedia, produced in association with the Royal College of General Practitioners, will help all the family diagnose a vast range of ailments. From the common cold to chronic fatigue syndrome, health issues are tackled in an honest and safety-conscious way. Each chapter deals with a major system of the body, and contains a survey of the conditions that may affect that system. There are also chapters covering issues such as caring for the terminally ill, children's health and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The book is illustrated with artworks, charts and specialist photographs, and will quickly become an indispensable part of any family library.

Prevention, symptoms and treatments for hundreds of medical conditions are covered, including both conventional and complementary approaches. Thoroughly researched, accessible text makes a host of health conditions easily understood, and tackles issues that will affect all of your family - right through their lives. Clearly arranged around the major systems of the body, with handy reference guides to symptoms and treatment, there are special sections on healthy living, child health issues, caring for the terminally ill, and complementary therapies. This practical mix of self-help tips and advice on when to turn to the experts, with 450 illustrations and photographs, is produced in association with the Royal College of General Practitioners - one of the world's leading bodies promoting excellence in family medicine.

Born in Washington DC., Stephen Shepherd pursued a fine arts education and then applied arts before working his way through college as a pressman, finally achieving an undergraduate degree in psychology with honors. Stephen has one brother, James. He has managed in-house marketing staff to record productivity and wide array of projects and contractors for consistently lower cost at the highest performance standards, quality and timeliness. He has designed, art directed and managed design services and production of print and multi-media marketing that increased revenue and market share for hundreds of companies and non-profits. He has written copy for print and multi-media marketing, websites, blogs and other social media, driving traffic and tens of thousands of target audience responses. Shepherd rides sportbikes and does downhill skiing in winter for recreation, was a karate and swimming instructor as a lifeguard. He was a bowhunter and pistol marksman and still range shoots for recreation.

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ISBN 13	9781844772728
ISBN 10	1844772721
Title	Family Health Encyclopedia
Author	Peter Fermie
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Anness Publishing
Year published	2013-10-31
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.