Take care of yourself : [electronic resource] the complete guide to medical self-care / Donald M. Vickery, James F. Fries.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 471-475) and index.

Avoiding illness: your master plans for health -- A pound of prevention: five keys to health -- Professional prevention -- Finding the right doctor -- Working with your doctor -- Choosing the right medical facility -- Avoiding medical fraud -- Reducing medication costs -- The home pharmacy -- Emergencies -- Poisons -- Common injuries -- Fever, headache, and other common problems -- Eye problems -- Ears, nose, and throat problems -- Allergies -- Skin problems -- Childhood diseases -- Bones, muscles, and joints -- Stress, mental health, and addiction -- Chest pain, shortness of breath, and palpitations -- Digestive tract problems -- Men's health -- Women's health -- Sexual problems and questions.