Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy : What You Need to Know Before Your Next Visit to the Doctor or Drugstore

From the trusted authors of the "People's Pharmacy" syndicated newspaper column comes Best Choices from the People's Pharmacy, an essential reference that empowers readers to make intelligent, informed choices from among the array of treatment options—home remedies, herbal and nutritional supplements, and prescription and over-the-counter drugs—available today We can read the newspaper for candid restaurant or movie reviews or consult Consumer Reports for an impartial analysis of the best buys on toasters or automobiles. But where can we find objective evaluations of popular treatments for conditions like arthritis, high cholesterol, and migraines? Joe and Teresa Graedon, the best-selling authors of The People's Pharmacy, will fill the void with a comprehensive new reference that presents all the information readers need to become savvy health-care consumers. The book offers: • best-choice treatments for 50 medical conditions—from allergies, asthma, and heartburn to high blood pressure and osteoporosis • a remedy ratings guide to compare the effectiveness and affordability of various treatment options • compelling new information on the potential dangers of generic drugs Featuring a list of the authors' must-have remedies and organized alphabetically by condition for fast, easy access, this trustworthy, practical guide should find a sizable and grateful audience. From the New York Times bestselling authors of The People's Pharmacy(R), a reliable resource for remedies and treatmentAfter more than three decades as one of the world's premier sources for authoritative, trustworthy health information, The People's Pharmacy(R) delivers its most groundbreaking resource yet, identifying best-choice treatments for hundreds of common medical conditions that smart health-care consumers want to know about. Inside readers will find:Remedies for scores of health concerns, from acne and allergies to heart disease and depressionAt-a-glance descriptions of the best choices--complete with possible side effects and approximate costRemedy ratings that allow readers to compare treatment options for each conditionThe People's Pharmacy(R) Favorite Picks--self-care strategies tested and recommended by fansWhether the best choice may be home remedies, lifestyle changes, herbal or nutritional supplements, or over-the-counter or prescription drugs, Best Choices from the People's Pharmacy(R) clearly evaluates the effectiveness, safety, and cost of treatment options, so readers can make the right decision for optimum health