Irritable bowel syndrome
Chapter 23 Irritable bowel syndrome Introduction The prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been reported to be 9–22% in the US and 4–35% worldwide.1–5 In the US this burden…
GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE
Pregnancy disorders
Chapter 32 Pregnancy disorders Introduction Pregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life that should be enjoyed with good health. Due to a surge of hormones and rapid physical…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Chapter 6 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) With contribution from Dr Lily Tomas Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) — characterised by attention-deficit, impulsivity and hyperactivity — is one of…
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts
Chapter 3 Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts Introduction AMD Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts are the 2 leading eye diseases of advanced age. AMD is the leading cause…
Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Clinicians have always performed the role of health care providers, where the family doctor has always been viewed as the logical interface with the community’s health needs….
1: Fundamental Concepts
CHAPTER 1 Fundamental Concepts WHY USE HERBAL LIQUIDS? If a person walks into any retail outlet that sells herbal products, from supermarkets to health food stores, simple observation will reveal…
2: Formulating for the Individual Patient
CHAPTER 2 Formulating for the Individual Patient A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH The Western herbal system of prescribing for the individual patient is simpler than that for traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine…
