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by Don R. Powell,
Ph.D. and the This guide is not meant to substitute for expert medical advice or treatment. The information is given to help you make informed choices about your health. Follow your health care provider’s advice if it differs from what is given in this book. Understand that many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book and the American Institute for Preventive Medicine was aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been printed in capital letters (e.g., TYLENOL). The content on this website is proprietary. YOU MAY NOT MODIFY, COPY, REPRODUCE, REPUBLISH, UPLOAD, POST, TRANSMIT, OR DISTRIBUTE, IN ANY MANNER, THE MATERIAL ON THE SITE. |
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Section I Wise Health Care Choices Medical Care Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Provider See Your “Primary” Doctor Before You See a Specialist Choosing a Health Plan Comparing Health Plans Health Insurance Checklist Using Your Health Plan Preventing Medical Errors Medical Exams & Tests A Routine Checkup Tests & What They Are For Health Tests & When to Have Them Immunization Schedule Vaccines for Traveling Abroad Home Medical Tests Family Medical Record Medications Safe Use of Medications Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Your Home Pharmacy Medication Interactions Overhauling Your Medicine Cabinet Complementary & Alternative Medicine Definitions Types Safe Use Herb Alert Chart Medical Decisions Gather Facts Key Questions Checklist Medical Decision Comparison Chart Patient Rights Informed Consent Advance Directives Section 2 Health & Safety Guidelines Ten Basic Tips to Stay Healthy & Safe Staying Well HealthyLife® Risk Appraisal Be Physically Active Eat for Good Health D.A.S.H. Eating Plan Nutrition for Children Control Your Weight Control Your Cholesterol and Triglycerides Be Tobacco-Free Use Alcohol Wisely Your Mind + Your Body = You Manage Stress Home Safety Checklist Personal Safety Checklist Healthy Travel Checklist Workplace Health & Safety General Guidelines Prevent Injuries Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders Workstation Exercises Manage Job Stress Be Prepared for Public Health Disasters & Threats Plans to Make Before a Disaster Be Prepared for Certain DisastersCommon Health Problems Introduction How to Use This Section Eye Conditions Cataract Eyestrain from Computer Use Floaters & Flashes Glaucoma Macular Degeneration Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) Stye Vision Care Ear, Nose & Throat Problems Earaches Hay Fever Hearing Loss Laryngitis Nosebleeds Sinus Problems Sore Throats Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)Respiratory Conditions Asthma Avian Influenza – “Bird Flu” Bronchitis Colds & Flu Coughs Emphysema Hiccups Pneumonia SARS–Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome WheezingSkin Conditions ABC’s of Skin Care Acne Athlete’s Foot Blisters Boils Cellulitis Cold Hands & Feet Corns & Calluses Dry Skin Hair Loss Ingrown Toenails Insect Stings Poison Ivy (Oak, Sumac) Shingles Skin Cancer Skin Rashes Splinters Varicose Veins Warts
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Digestive & Urinary System Problems Abdominal Pain Constipation Diarrhea Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis Flatulence (Gas) Food Poisoning Gallstones Heartburn & Indigestion Hemorrhoids Hernias Hiatal Hernia Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Kidney Stones Lactose Intolerance Peptic Ulcers Rectal Problems Urinary Incontinence Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Vomiting & NauseaMuscle & Bone Problems Arthritis Back Pain Fibromyalgia Foot Problems Leg Pain & Ankle Pain Osteoporosis Repetitive Motion Injuries Shoulder Pain & Neck PainGeneral Health Conditions Allergies Alzheimer’s Disease Anemia Cancer Chest Pain Chronic Pain Diabetes Fatigue Fever Headaches Heart Disease Heart Palpitations Hepatitis High Blood Pressure HIV/AIDS Memory Loss Multiple Sclerosis Parkinson’s Disease Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Sickle Cell Anemia Sleep Disorders & Snoring Thyroid ProblemsMental Health Conditions Mental Health Alcohol & Drug Problems Anger Anxiety & Panic Attacks Codependency Depression Eating Disorders Gambling Problems Grief/Bereavement Stress & Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Suicidal Thoughts Violence & AbuseMen’s Health Issues Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Jock Itch Premature Ejaculation Prostate Problems Testicle ProblemsWomen’s Health Issues Birth Control Breast Lumps, Cancer & Self-Exam Cervical Cancer Endometriosis Fibroids Menopause Menstrual Bleeding Problems Menstrual Cramps Ovarian Cysts & Cancer Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Plan for a Healthy Pregnancy Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Toxic Shock Syndrome Vaginal InfectionsChildren’s Health Problems Bed-Wetting Colic Croup LiceDental & Mouth Concerns Regular Dental Care Bad Breath Broken or Knocked-Out Tooth Fractured Jaw Gum (Periodontal) Disease Mouth Sores Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome ToothachesEmergencies & First Aid Introduction Emergency Procedures First Aid Precautions Rescue Breathing CPR First Aid for Choking Recovery PositionEmergency Conditions / First Aid Bites & Stings Bleeding Broken Bones/Dislocations Burns Choking Dehydration Electric Shock Eye Injuries & Irritation Fainting & Unconsciousness Fishhook Removal Frostbite & Hypothermia Head/Neck/Spine Injuries Heart Attack Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke Hyperventilation Near-Drowning Objects in the Ear or Nose Poisoning Seizures Shock Skin Injuries/Wounds Sprains, Strains & Sports Injuries Stroke (Brain Attack)
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| This guide is one of a series of publications, programs, and online products developed by the American Institute for Preventive Medicine designed to help individuals reduce health care costs and improve the quality of their lives. Our products address: Families; Women; Men; Seniors; Children; Adolescents; Pregnancy; Emergency/First Aid; Alternative Medicine; and Mental Health. Some publications are available in a low literacy format and Spanish. We also provide many wellness and disease management publications and programs. | ||||||
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