An overview of complementary and alternative medicine discusses various treatments, including herbs and energy therapies, and examines how alternative and conventional therapies can be combined to treat twenty common conditions.

"Did you know losing weight can reverse the process of diabetes? Yes! Within days of losing weight, blood sugar improves, lowering the risk of diabetes complications. The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet is a whole-lifestyle approach designed to help you lose weight and learn to eat in a way that will sustain your health for life. This book is adapted from the bestselling, original Mayo Clinic diet. It teaches you five habits to add, five habits to drop...

"Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy has become a trusted resource for parents-to-be. In this fully reviewed and revised second edition, you'll find updated guidance and practical tips, including: Evidence-based medical advice for parents from a world-class team of doctors and care providers -- Information on pregnancy planning and fertility -- Weekly updates on baby's growth and development -- Monthly explanations of changes for mom -- Guidance...

This easy to understand book provides what you need to know to take charge of chronic pain and live a more active, productive and comfortable life.

Tips, tools and strategies to help you feel young and stay active.

Drawing from the collective wisdom of pediatric experts at Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child addresses key questions and concerns many parents have about the preschool and school-age years. In this book, parents learn what to expect in the lively, wonder-filled time between ages 3 and 11. They'll find answers to family dilemmas such as feeding a picky eater, resolving sleep problems, addressing bullying, treating common injuries...

"Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging provides reliable information about dealing with the common physical, emotional and lifestyle-related changes that occur with aging."--T.p. verso.