Health & Wellbeing Collection: Family Doctor Series

'Understanding Alcohol & Drinking Problems' explains how alcohol can have a variety of harmful as well as pleasant effects. It gives guidance on how to change a drinking pattern and succeed - whether by cutting down or abstaining completely. [Description supplied by publisher]

Designed and written specifically for the general reader, the books in this series provide essential reading for sufferers and those who seek to understand and support them. This title focuses on allergies. [Description supplied by publisher]

Designed and written specifically for the general reader, the books in this series provide essential reading for sufferers and those who seek to understand and support them. This title focuses on angina and heart attacks. [Description supplied by publisher]

Anxiety can be regarded as a type of fear that you experience when you are thinking or worrying about something, rather than actually experiencing it. This book helps you to understand what is happening to you when such incidents occur, illustrating what treatments are on offer for sufferers. [Description supplied by publisher]

The bones, joints and muscles of the body make up the locomotor system, which enables us to move around. All sorts of problems may develop in this system, particularly as we get older. [Description supplied by publisher]

Asthma is a major and increasing health problem of the western world, yet it still can be misunderstood and badly treated. This book covers the causes, diagnosis and treatment of asthma which sufferers and their families should find useful. [Description supplied by publisher]

Designed and written specifically for the general reader, the books in this series provide essential reading for sufferers and those who seek to understand and support them. This title focuses on back pain. [Description supplied by publisher]

Doctors usually use the term 'hypertension' to describe high blood pressure, a condition which may cause no symptoms at all for many years, but could eventually lead to serious complications, including heart disease and strokes. [Description supplied by publisher]

What we eat and how we live can have enormous effects on the working of our bowels. This book offers practical advice on how many problems can be prevented by a sensible diet and lifestyle. [Description supplied by publisher]

From the Family Doctor series.

Published in association with The British Medical Association.

The food you eat has a strong influence on your health and on your chances of developing heart disease and some types of cancer. This text provides an overview of nutrition, explaining the process of digestion and your need for energy, protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. [Description supplied by the publisher]

Describes types of forgetfulness and dementia and details how they can be managed. [Description supplied by the publisher]

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, but it is puzzling for those who have it and for the doctors who treat it. There is no test that can show whether or not you have IBS, however treatment can relieve the symptoms and help sufferers live with it. [Description supplied by publisher]

The BMA Family Doctor books contain concise and reliable medical information, providing patients with advice on a number of illnesses and conditions. [Description supplied by publisher]

Women's genital symptoms are often dismissed as having two possible causes - thrush or cystitis. Although these problems are common, they are by no means the only ones to affect this region, and misunderstanding or incorrect treatment can lead to prolonged misery. [Description supplied by publisher]

Written by leading consultants in the specialist areas, the books in the Family Doctor series are published in association with the British Medical Association. This volume provides information on varicose veins, what they are, why they occur and how to treat them. [Description supplied by publisher]

Designed and written specifically for the general reader, the books in this series provide essential reading for sufferers and those who seek to understand and support them. This title focuses on ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia. [Description supplied by publisher]

Designed and written specifically for the general reader, the books in this series provide essential reading for sufferers and those who seek to understand and support them. This title focuses on children's behaviour. [Description supplied by publisher]

Designed and written specifically for the general reader, the books in this series provide essential reading for sufferers and those who seek to understand and support them. This title focuses on cholesterol. [Description supplied by publisher]

Part of the Family Doctor series.

Becoming deaf can be a miserable experience, however severe the hearing loss. This book describes the structure of the ear and how it works, before illustrating the different sorts of hearing loss that can occur and how best they can be managed. [Description supplied by publisher]

No one symptom indicates whether you have just a low mood or what can be termed clinical depression. Many of the symptoms are similar; however, when you are depressed they are usually more intense and go on for longer. This book provides information and advice on depression. [Description supplied by publisher]

Diabetes affects over one in fifty of the population. In this practical guide, the author explains how people with diabetes can take more responsibility for their own well-being. The text includes advice on diet, self-monitoring, treatment and maintaining sensible routines. [Description supplied by publisher]

Describes the different types of eating disorders and how they can be managed. [Description supplied by the publisher]

There are several different types of eczema. The most common of these is atopic eczema, which is suffered mainly by babies and children. This text covers atopic eczema in childhood in more detail than other forms of eczema. [Description supplied by the publisher]

To most of us epilepsy means dramatic and uncontrolled convulsions. The reality is more complex and less alarming. To dispel the mystery and to provide real help, two leading epilepsy specialists have written this succinct guide. [Description supplied by the publisher]

'Understanding Your Eyes' provides comprehensive and simple explanations of common eye conditions and of their causes and treatments. It is intended to supplement information and advice given by a doctor, optometrist and hospital eye specialist. [Description supplied by the publisher]

Designed and written specifically for the general reader, the books in this series provide essential reading for sufferers and those who seek to understand and support them. This title focuses on heart failure. [Description supplied by publisher]

Designed and written specifically for the general reader, the books in this series provide essential reading for sufferers and those who seek to understand and support them. This title focuses on indigestion and ulcers.[Description supplied by publisher]

Designed and written specifically for the general reader, the books in this series provide essential reading for sufferers and those who seek to understand and support them. This title focuses on the menopause and HRT. [Description supplied by publisher]

Designed and written specifically for the general reader, the books in this series provide essential reading for sufferers and those who seek to understand and support them. This title focuses on migraines & other headaches. [Description supplied by publisher]

Although most common in elderly women, osteoporosis also affects men and may occur at any age. This accessible book describes what osteoporosis is, how it develops and the best methods of treatment currently available. [Description supplied by publisher]

Dr Smith here explains the considerations and factors that you should be aware of in the progression of a pregnancy, from planning to becoming pregnant right through to the first days that you spend with your newborn baby. [Description supplied by publisher]

This series of guides gives authoritative, up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment and contains practical self-help advice and preventative measures. [Description supplied by publishers]

Professor Wilkinson’s invaluable book explains exactly what stress is and the problems it creates, as well as giving advice on self-help measures and where to go for help. [Description supplied by publisher]

The BMA Family Doctor books contain concise and reliable medical information, providing patients with advice on a number of illnesses and conditions. [Description supplied by publisher]

The BMA Family Doctor books contain concise and reliable medical information, providing patients with advice on a number of illnesses and conditions. [Description supplied by publisher]