Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition)
Do you have anxieties hanging around and building up? Don’t panic. Negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours can be controlled and conquered in very simple steps. Take a look at these varied tips and [more…]
Emotional Freedom Technique For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition)
Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT as it’s better known, is fast becoming one of the leading energy therapies used by highly respected clinicians, psychologists and psychiatrists. This Cheat Sheet gives [more…]
Charting Your IBS Symptoms
When you go to see your doctor, think about the information you need to impart about your IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Explain if anyone in your family has a history of bowel trouble and explain when [more…]
Eliminating Common IBS Triggers
An IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) trigger is something that sets off a chain reaction in the body leading to symptoms of diarrhea or constipation (or both). Here’s a short list of things you want to avoid [more…]
Finding the Right Doctor for Your IBS
If you suspect that you have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), you want to find a caring doctor with a history of working with IBS patients. When you meet a new doctor for the first time, take this list [more…]
IBS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects 20 per cent of the UK population. This Cheat Sheet helps you to recognise and manage your symptoms, and avoid the triggers can cause a flare-up of IBS. [more…]
Basic Principles of Medical Ethics
There are four basic principles of medical ethics. Each addresses a value that arises in interactions between providers and patients. The principles address the issue of fairness, honesty, and respect [more…]
Helping Medical Patients Reach Informed Consent
Informed consent is an overarching point in medical ethics; yet reaching informed consent can be difficult. Providers need to be sure patients understand their conditions and the options for treatment [more…]
Reviewing Ethics and Common Controversies in Medicine
Ethical principles are fine in theory, but putting them into practice is more difficult. Every situation is different, and ethical issues in medicine should be approached on a case-by-case basis. These [more…]
Medical Ethics For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Medical ethics is trying to do the right thing while achieving the best possible outcome for every patient. Principles and theories in medical ethics apply to just about every problem or situation. The [more…]
Basic Equipment for Your First Aid Cabinet
Make sure you have a store of basic medical equipment handy in your home – but always keep it out of reach from the children. Stock up on: [more…]
Children’s Health For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition)
Being a parent is fantastic, but that doesn’t mean to say it’s easy. Caring for your little bundle of joy and making sure he or she is healthy and safe at all times is a full-time job. This Cheat Sheet [more…]
Talking to Your Doctor about Alternative Therapies for Arthritis
At least 40 per cent of people use alternative therapies for arthritis such as acupuncture or homeopathy, but an estimated three-quarters don’t tell their doctors what they’re doing. Talking to your doctor [more…]
Getting the Facts When Considering Surgery for Arthritis
Surgery is either the end of all your troubles or the beginning of a whole new set of problems. Before agreeing to go under the knife to address your arthritic condition, ask your orthopaedic surgeon the [more…]
Easing Arthritis Symptoms with Supplements
Extensive research has shown that the following supplements are especially helpful in easing arthritis-related symptoms, especially pain and inflammation. Always consult your doctor before taking any supplements [more…]
Arthritis For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition)
Don’t suffer in silence – you can do a lot to alleviate the pain of arthritis. This Cheat Sheet gives you a comprehensive oversight of the techniques available to control and manage its symptoms. [more…]
Standing Comfortably for Your Back and Neck
One of the most important things to consider in terms of a healthy back and neck is posture. A good posture involves training your body to sit, walk, lie and stand in positions that put the least strain [more…]
See Your Doctor Immediately for These Back-Related Symptoms
You can self-manage most episodes of back or neck pain, but the following warning signs may indicate more serious problems that your doctor needs to check: [more…]
Checking Up on Your Doctor for Back or Neck Treatment
Finding the right practitioner can be the key to solving your back or neck problem. Before a specialist treats you, do a little checking up of your own to be sure that the health-care professional is right [more…]
Managing a Back or Neck Pain Attack
Suffering with back or neck problems can be extremely painful. Try some of the following tips to get your back and neck pain attack under control: [more…]
Treating Your Back & Neck Pain For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition)
Tired of suffering with painful back and neck problems? Want to learn about how to relieve pain and avoid further problems in the future? Use this handy Cheat Sheet to assist you in the self-management [more…]
How to See Immediate Home Improvement through Feng Shui
If you’re looking to make some quick improvements to the environment in your home, the following list of practical Feng Shui cures is at your service: [more…]
Feng Shui For Dummies Cheat Sheet
An ancient Chinese art, Feng Shui empowers you to improve every aspect of your life, from your health and wealth to your relationships and career. How does Feng Shui work? It enhances your environment [more…]
Signs and Symptoms of Low Thyroid Function
Someone with hypothyroidism – an under-active thyroid gland – often experiences some of the following signs and symptoms. Keep in mind that these symptoms alone can’t diagnose thyroid disease, and thyroid [more…]
