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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to cold sores. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to cold sores.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. ... Read more

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Protect your child. Leading pediatric experts answer all your questions about reducing the risks of antibiotic overuse. "An important book for parents…the best source I have seen about the dangers of antibiotic resistance and the risks of antibiotic overuse." —Scott Dowell, M.D., M.P.H. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "Finally, a book that discusses the problem of antibiotic overuse in a readable way, combining daily experiences in pediatric practice with scientific explanations." —S. Michael Marcy, M.D., American Academy of Pediatrics If your child has a cough, cold, ear infection, or sore throat, will antibiotics help? The answer may surprise you. Overuse of antibiotics has led to antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria, or "superbugs." Antibiotics are increasingly ineffective because they are often prescribed inappropriately to treat viral infections, such as colds, bronchitis, and sore throats. Natural supplements may offer more relief. Clearly organized and packed with vital information, Breaking the Antibiotic Habit covers all the key issues, including:

• Distinguishing between strep throat and sore throat, sinus infection and the common cold, pneumonia and bronchitis, and ear infections and ear fluids
• Helping children with viral infections feel better—without antibiotics
• Getting the most from over-the-counter remedies and natural supplements—which are best for specific symptoms, and which to avoid altogether

Customer Reviews (5)

good information
i felt that the book was very informative with good information about how antibiotics are abused and how parents are mostlyto blame for it. it also givesideas on how to treat certains colds with other medicines and natural stuff too.

A Must Read for Every New Parent!
Being a new parent, I was worried when my 9 month old had a high fever and a cough that lasted more than a day. The doctor told me to keep my child comfortable and monitor his symptoms. If he did not improve in a few days, I was to call back. I felt helpless. I had collected numerous books about babies and what to expect the first year: but none of these books had the information I wanted to know such as how do I comfort a coughing baby at night. Breaking the Antibiotic Habit is wonderful. I read it from cover to cover the day it arrived. Now I am more confident that I can take care of my child when he is sick. I know what to watch for and can communicate better with my child's pediatrician.

Great Book!
I just happened to glimpse this book at my local library and checked it out. What an informational storehouse! I am the parent of two small children, who just recently have been coming down with coughs, colds, earinfections. Nowhere in any of my "pediatrition handbooks" did Iget such an in depth understanding of common childhood problems and how andwhen antibiotics can help and when they can't. I wish I read this book lastwinter when I needed the information. I am buying this book and highlyreccomend it to all parents.Read it cover to cover!

A must read for parents interested in using less antibiotics
I am a pediatrician and am extremely concerned about antibiotic overusage. This book will help all parents understand the risks and benefits of antibiotic use and give them a greater understanding of when antibioticsshould be prescribed for their children. Learn that it is alright to tellyour doctor that you'd rather not use medications if they are notabsolutely necessary. This book is well written, easy to understand, and amust read for parents. Makes a great gift as well for a new parent! Irecommend it highly.

This book should be given at every baby shower!!
Come on parents, admit it, which one of us hasn't left our child's pediatrician's office at least once, feeling a bit miffed and irritated that the doctor denied the need for antibiotics, when you were absolutelyconvinced that one was warranted.... If you raised your hand, then thisbook is a must read and will prove to be a valued addition to your homemedical library.

As a registered nurse in the pediatric and adultsettings for many years, I have seen first hand the devastating effects ofpatients infected with antibiotic resistant organisms.It is frighteningenough just to watch a patient try to recover from such an illness, letalone try to care for them when traditional therapies havefailed.

Unfortunately, the frequency and difficulty of treating thesetypes of patients have become an increasingly alarming scenario in today'sacute care facilities. We are long overdue in the rethinking of the wayantibiotics are currently prescribed in this country.

With their newbook, BREAKING THE ANTIBIOTIC HABIT A Parent's Guide to Coughs, Colds, EarInfections, and Sore Throats, Drs. Offit and Bell have successfullyprovided clear and interesting discussions about the necessity forprudentuse of antibiotic therapy for our children as well as the adult population. It also provides surprisingly simple and clear guidelines for caregiverswhose children display symptoms of coughs, colds, ear infections and sorethroats.It is a needed refresher course for experienced parents, andproves to be an important reference for all first time parents andgrand-parents.

Bravo! Drs. Offit and Bell, thank you for this timelyand important book!What an informative little page turner!! ... Read more

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Herbal recipes for nose care are to improve its adaptation to climate changes. These recipes are designed for specific problems, such as red nose syndrome and rosacea. Herbal recipes for lip care are to moisturize and protect dry and cracked lips through natural ways, and healing lip problems such as cold sores. Many of the herbs can also be used for aromatherapy. These recipes are selected and translated from ancient classical Chinese medicine books including Compendium of Materia Medica (Ben Cao Gang Mu), Medical Secrets of An Official (Wai Tai Mi Yao), and Prescriptions for Caring All People (Pu Ji Fang). These recipes have been proven useful for hundreds of years by billions of people. Historical backgrounds of the recipes are introduced. Explanations in terms of Chinese medicine theories are provided for each recipe. Scientific studies of the herbal ingredients in each recipe are reviewed.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Secret Recipe of Fragrant Lip Balm
3. Winter Lip Balm
4. Herbal Powder for Cold Sores
5. Herbal Cream for Red Nose Syndrome
6. Herbal Paste for Red Nose Syndrome
7. Secret Recipe for Red Nose Syndrome
8. Dr. Luo’s Recipe for Red Nose Syndrome
9. Magic Recipe for Red Nose Syndrome

Excerpts:

“This recipe is composed of aromatic herbs that have detoxification effects….”

“This recipe is good for moisturizing and protecting the lips in winter….”

“… can moisturize lips, improve the blood circulation, and protect lips from drying and cracking in winter….”

“… can clear the heat that causes cold sores. It has detoxification effects and is used for carbuncles….”

“This is a secret recipe from the Dian Shi family. The original document claimed that ‘this formula is effective after applying it for three times. It can remove the root of the ailment.’ This recipe can remove wind and dampness, and has detoxification activities. It is a time-tested recipe for healing red nose syndrome….”

“This recipe is for healing red nose syndrome….”

“This recipe can clear heat, improve the blood circulation, and alleviate carbuncles, pain, and swelling….”

“The original book said that once a patient ‘took this formula for three times and he was totally cured.The root of the disease was removed.’…”
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Homeopathy is an approach to medicine based on the principle that nay substance that can cause illness can also be a cure. Centuries old, its practice has always enjoyed wide popularity among individuals looking for safe and effective ways to treat illness as well as to improve their health.

The Complete Homeopathy Handbook is the definitive guide for using homeopathic remedies at home. It includes A-to-Z listings for external and internal remedies, with explanations for correctly diagnosing the symptoms of any particular injury or illness. The book also includes ten case studies and specific dos and don'ts to follow when treating more than seventy conditions.
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The complete Homeopathy Handbook
This book was a disappointment.It was not what I expected.Not user friendly.Too technical and complicated for me.I felt I should know something more than I do to be able to utilize this book.

Good first book for newbie
I am a homeopathy newbie. I find the book very easy to understand especially the first few chapters that touch on the history, potential and myths of homeopathy.

It is a very good reference book that I can quickly look up for a symptoms and find the possible remedies for them.

I feel confident with trying out homeopathic medicines on myself and my family with the guidelines provided by this book.

Very helpfull!
A good book on homeopathy, very detailed in the use of medicines and it's history

Great healing information
You cannot go wrong with any book by this author. She is well versed in the healing art of homeopathy.

Must have for acute care symptoms
I am really enjoying this book. This book is the most helpful I have found for diagnosing acute care symptoms for my family.It is a must have if you practice homeopathy! I have yet to find something this complete. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Medical Update, published by Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc. on January 1, 1995. The length of the article is 334 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Lysine and cold sores.
Publication: Medical Update (Newsletter)
Date: January 1, 1995
Publisher: Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc.
Volume: v18Issue: n7Page: p1(1)

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An effective, natural remedy for cold sores, genital herpes, shingles, chickenpox, Epstein-Barr and other herpes outbreaks. ... Read more

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine.
"Gale's products are known to be thorough, well-researched, and good reference tools.This item is no exception...
This is a valuable resource for readers who are seeking information oncomplementary medicine and herbal remedies. The scope of thisencyclopedia is comprehensive, but not definitive. Readers should usethis as a supplement,.to professional healthcare consultation. Thissource has been a long-awaited product for the consolidation of generalalternative medicine information."
-- ARBA (2002)

Informationon recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinaluses for plants and herbs are balanced by conclusions of studies onefficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditionalscientists and doctors. Biographies of pioneers in the field --including Deepak Chopra, Edward Bach and David Palmer --appear assidebars through the text. Included are 39 sidebars. Each volumecontains a color photo insert containing images of herbs. There aremore than 275 disease/condition entries, 300 herb/remedy entries, and150 therapies. ... Read more

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This book discusses the major Natural and Alternative treatments for the Herpes Family viruses that have been documented in the Scientific and Medical Literature. It discusses severalnutritional supplements and inexpensive over-the-counter medications that boost the immune system. It also discusses several foods, supplements and herbs that have anti-viral properties.The emphasis is on correlating potential natural and alternative therapies with relevant published research.Some have substantial supporting research and others very little. Get the documented facts, not unfounded claims. ... Read more

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"A great alternative resource for Herpes - very informative!!"
This book is what all of the other herpes self-help books are not.It is also not what the other books are.The writing style is a bit technical but the content is understandable by non-medical people like me.It covers a discussion of many of the "alternative" treatment modalities strictly from the standpoint of how well they are or are not documented in scientific and medical literature.The author makes no claims about miraculous cures and generates no sales pitches, but he has gone to considerable effort to dig up some promising alternative treatments that are also effective for other conditions too.Some of the supplements and herbs have a lot of documentation supporting them and some have very little.Just the facts clearly laid out.

I know several individuals who are using BHT to suppress their herpes outbreaks with complete success and no apparent side effects.I wish I had read this book when my grandmother was suffering from her shingles.I highly recommend it!
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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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New hope for cold sore victims.Great guide for everybody who is struggling with cold sores on the face.It is the story of one TV journalist form Europe who struggled with cold sores for many years but never gave up and eventually found the way to get rid of it forever.It might be the your best bet for eliminating cold sores from your life. ... Read more

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Nothing new
Everything in this report I had heard somewhere else before, for free. The main advice was to stay away fron wheat/gluten. Well, I have been on a gluten free diet for almost a year already, so this didn't help me much. ... Read more

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If you are one of 90% of the world’s population with the Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1), commonly known as a cold sore or fever blister, you know how uncomfortable it makes you feel when the virus breaks out on your lip or around your mouth area. You may or may not know what is affecting you and many others, so let my experience teach you how to say good bye to cold sores for life in just three days. ... Read more

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consultthe second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depthmedical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics inlanguage accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a singlealphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or twoparagraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics.Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description;causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more.Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes;precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and muchmore. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, anda comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical andhistorical sidebars throughout the text.

Disease/disorder articles contain some or all of the following sections:

• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the disorder
• Descriptions -- overview of the disorder; who gets it and why
• Causes & symptoms -- process, substance or organism thatproduces the condition; any risk factors that increase susceptibilityto the condition; signs and symptoms of the disease
• Diagnosis -- overview of procedures and tests used todiagnose the condition; how the test is done; who should be tested andwhen; time required; cost; whether it's typically covered by insurance
• Treatments -- overview of conventional methods of care ormanagement of the condition, such as drugs, surgeries, physicaltherapy, etc.
• Alternative treatments -- overview of alternative/complementary therapies that may be used to treat the condition
• Prognosis -- probable outcome of the disease
• Preventions -- what actions can be taken to prevent the condition from occurring

Test/treatment articles contain some or all of the following sections:

• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the test/treatment
• Purposes -- why and when this test/treatment is prescribed
• Precautions -- when this test/treatment should not be prescribed
• Descriptions -- overview of the test/treatment including cost,length of time required, procedures followed, whether typically coveredby insurance
• Preparation -- pre-test treatment procedures, if any
• Aftercare -- post-test treatment procedures, if any
• Risks -- any complications/side effects commonly associated with the test/treatment
• Normal results -- for tests, describes the normal values; for treatments, describes the anticipated outcomes
• Abnormal results -- defines abnormal test values

Published/Released: December 2001

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Avoiding hard-to-understand medical jargon, the four-volume “Gale Encyclopedia of Children’s Health” uses language that parents can understand, while still providing enough depth to benefit today's health science students. The set provides in-depth coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, along with issues related to physical and cognitive/behavioral development.

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This digital document is an article from Women's Health Letter, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2007. The length of the article is 417 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Get rid of cold sores in two days or less.(Health Detective)(lemon balm)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Women's Health Letter (Newsletter)
Date: September 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 13Issue: 9Page: 4(1)

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Not worth $10
Don't bother purchasing this. It is a 1/2 page document that only suggest already known items like l-lysine and herb lemon balm. Save the $10 and don't purchase it ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on November 28, 2007. The length of the article is 692 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Cold sore coming on? Zap it good with heat; Zap it good with heat.(Health)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Winnipeg Free Press (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 28, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: a12

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The term “Alternative Medicine” encompasses many forms, and elicits at least as many opinions. This authoritative, objective set is in tune with the subjects that matter to students and researchers, presenting four volumes of current, unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices. Covering all aspects of the subject—Therapies, Conditions/Diseases, Herbs/Plants and People—the “Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine” identifies 150 types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy. For the practitioner or interested patient, there are current training requirements, listings of organizations, as well as descriptions of treatments.

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on October 1, 2002. The length of the article is 337 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: One-day course of valacyclovir O.K. for cold sores. (Outbreaks Prevented).
Author: Elizabeth Mechcatie
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2002
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 33Issue: 10Page: 6(1)

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on January 15, 2009. The length of the article is 522 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Nanoparticle emulsion speeds cold sore healing.(INFECTIOUS DISEASES)
Author: Miriam E. Tucker
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 15, 2009
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 42Issue: 2Page: 25(1)

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