Description
Homedoctorguide.com| The Home Doctor – The first all-purpose medical guide for the lay person. Practical Medicine for Every Household will show you how to cope with many health difficulties if medical help is not immediately available. Written and approved by practising physicians and surgeons, this invaluable 304-page manual is easy to use, inexpensive and dependable. Over 6 million copies have been sold. In the unlikely event that your nearest doctor is unable to cope with a medical emergency, then the rest of us want to be sure you know exactly what to do until help arrives. Practical Medicine for Every Household is your sensible guide to good health at home.
About the Authors:
The book has been written by Dr Maybell Nieves, head surgeon of the Unit of Breast Pathology and general surgeon at Caracas University Hospital, in Venezuela, who has more than 10 years of surgical experience. She trained at the European Institute of Oncology in Milan, Italy but has also developed specific protocols for treating patients in areas with limited resources, which are currently used in conflict zones all over the world. She co-authored the book with Rodrigo Alterio and Claude Davis, whose medical experience, combined with their practical survival strategies, will be invaluable to you.
Why You Need This Book:
What if electricity failed or you couldnt reach a doctor, hospital or clinic? Imagine the water stopped running, the law removed itself, there were no antibiotics. What would you do if you had to be your own doctor? Its not such a far-fetched scenario. Venezuela has been through this in the past couple years. Can you imagine what that was like? The Home Doctor prepares you to be ready for such a crisis, wherever you live. With this book in your house, you and your family can handle that inevitable health emergency.
Key Features:
10 Medical Supplies You Must Stockpile: Find out why you need to stockpile items like powerful painkiller Naproxen (if your doctor prescribes it to you), and that these items are of the highest priority.
Blackouts: Managing Through: Learn about the greatest medical errors to avoid when youre in a blackout, and also how to deal with insulin and other medicines that must be chilled.
Recognition of Heart Attack: Know the four major signs and symptoms of a heart attack, including those unique to women. Plus, identify the steps to take to increase survival, including the use of aspirin and nitroglycerin.
Outdated pharmaceuticals: Which outdated medications are safe to use, and which ones should you throw away, based on real-life events in Venezuela.
Useful Advice:
Back and Neck discomfort Relief: Based on personal experience, this one-minute stretch practice helps relieve back and neck discomfort.
Homemade Antibiotic Salve: A recipe for making an antibiotic salve with everyday objects so that wound treatment is always accessible.
Breast Exam: Detailed instructions for doing a comprehensive breast exam at home, which is essential for identifying possible problems early on.
Creative Remedies:
An overview of the medical application of leeches, which are useful in the treatment of wounds and the control of hypertension.
Eggshell Remedies: Discover how to turn eggshells into calcium supplements, which are an essential resource when food is scarce.
Emergency Dental Services:
Mouth Infections and Toothaches: Techniques for handling dental problems in the absence of medical attention, keeping minor difficulties from developing into serious ones.
Heart Conditions:
Arrhythmia Detection: What to do if you suspect a major cardiac problem, and how to differentiate between benign and hazardous arrhythmias.
Ingrown Nail Removal: Guidelines for properly extracting an ingrown nail, avoiding infections in scenarios when access to medical care is limited.
Daily Health Advice:
Gum for Ear Pain: Learn the benefits of having a stick of gum on hand for ear pain, including how it relieves pressure and guards against infections.
Diagnosing Abdominal discomfort: An overview of how to conduct an assessment of your abdomen at home to determine the cause of your discomfort and the best course of action.
Handling Migraine Headaches:
Types of Migraines: Discover which are the most prevalent kinds of migraines and how to manage them effectively so that they don’t conceal more significant medical conditions.
More than simply a book, “The Home Doctor – Practical Medicine for Every Household” is a lifesaver. Knowing this in an emergency can be the difference between life and death. Including concise directions, useful advice, and creative fixes, this book
