Family Medical Encyclopedia (Revised Edition)

Author: Neil Baum
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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 approaches. 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. described 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 features a unique retrieval method that allows readers to search for diseases based on symptom locations. Many people only feel discomfort in a specific area but are unaware of the specific illness they have, making disease name-based searches inadequate 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.