Family Medical Encyclopedia

Author: Sixty-one Medical Doctors
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This globally influential medical encyclopedia is a prime example of the integration of modern medicine and traditional healing methods. The book provides descriptions of 300 common diseases, covering aspects such as disease description, causes, diagnosis, tests, and treatments. The treatment section not only includes conventional Western medical treatments but also introduces traditional healing methods such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), natural therapies, aromatherapy, acupressure, yoga, and dietary recommendations. It is widely applicable to people across various countries and regions and stands out among similar books in the U.S., earning widespread acclaim and high praise. Library Journal in the U.S. describes this book as a unique, comprehensive, and all-encompassing new age health guide, highly recommending it to the public. The Chinese edition of this book introduces a unique retrieval method based on symptom locations, as many people only feel discomfort in certain areas without knowing what specific disease they have. Relying solely on disease names for retrieval is often flawed for general readers. This innovative retrieval method highlights the book's human-centric approach, bringing it closer to its readers. The Chinese edition has been highly praised by Chinese medical authority Wu Jieping, who happily inscribed a message for it, and the Beijing Red Cross, along with dozens of renowned medical experts, have recommended it to Chinese readers.