Practical Books | Health & wellness
What do you do if you suspect that someone close to you might have an eating disorder? How can you help them? Are you overly concerned with your weight and preoccupied with food? In this sympathetic account, a doctor with a long experience of dealing with eating disorders discusses their causes and effects and describes the range of treatments o Read more...
Urinary incontinence is defined as bothersome urinary leakage causing a social or hygiene problem. It is a common condition that, although rarely life threatening, is embarrassing and distressing, and may severely affect your quality of life. Incontinence may be quite mild or it can be severe, leading to people having to wear pads to stay dry. Read more...
Having a baby is probably the most important thing that you will ever do, so it’s worth planning ahead to get you and your baby off to the best possible start. Dr Smith explains the considerations and factors that you should be aware of in the progression of a pregnancy, from planning to becoming pregnant right through to the first days that you sp Read more...
Understanding Eczema’ is intended for people who want to know more about eczema, either because they have it themselves or because it affects a relative or friend. There are several different types of eczema. The most common of these is atopic eczema – the kind suffered mainly by babies and children. This book therefore covers atopic eczema in c Read more...
Women’s genital symptoms are often dismissed as having two possible causes: thrush or cystitis. Although these problems are common, they are by no means the only ones to affect this region, and misunderstanding or incorrect treatment can lead to prolonged misery. Even when the diagnosis is correct and the proper treatment is given, it may not be th Read more...
If you have just found out that you have diabetes, this doesn’t mean that you have become sick or turned into an invalid. Millions of people in this country have diabetes and most lead normal, active lives. Some have had the condition for over 50 years. With advances in our understanding of the disease and improvements in treatment, the prospect Read more...
