The Healthy Prostate
A Doctor's Comprehensive Program for Preventing and Treating Common Problems
1st Edition
Published on 22. March 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-471-11982-1 (ISBN)
Description
This breakthrough book is a medical doctor's proven prescriptionfor a healthy prostate. Arnold Fox, M.D., who has successfullytreated prostate problems for over forty years, speaks directly toyour vital concerns, including:
* Early symptoms of prostate problems and what to do about eachtype
* The full range of traditional and alternative treatmentsavailable, notably the best drug-free, nonsurgical options
* Easy-to-understand, step-by-step treatment plans for each type ofproblem
* The pros and cons of common medications
* Innovative treatments such as hyperthermia and cryosurgery
* Checklists and brief quizzes to accurately assess your healthstatus
* A detailed prevention program to maintain your good health
* Important questions to ask your doctor now
* Early symptoms of prostate problems and what to do about eachtype
* The full range of traditional and alternative treatmentsavailable, notably the best drug-free, nonsurgical options
* Easy-to-understand, step-by-step treatment plans for each type ofproblem
* The pros and cons of common medications
* Innovative treatments such as hyperthermia and cryosurgery
* Checklists and brief quizzes to accurately assess your healthstatus
* A detailed prevention program to maintain your good health
* Important questions to ask your doctor now
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
427 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-11982-1 (9780471119821)
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Persons
Arnold Fox, M.D., practices internal medicine, cardiology, andantiaging medicine in Beverly Hills, California. He also hosts TheDoctor Fox Show, a radio program heard throughout southernCalifornia.
Barry Fox, Ph.D., is a professional editor and writer. Thefather-and-son team are coauthors of the bestselling Beverly HillsMedical Diet as well as many other books on health and nutrition.
Barry Fox, Ph.D., is a professional editor and writer. Thefather-and-son team are coauthors of the bestselling Beverly HillsMedical Diet as well as many other books on health and nutrition.
Content
The Prostate--An Overview of The "Unknown" Gland.
What Can Go Wrong-- and Why.
How Prostate Problems Are Diagnosed.
Medicines for the Prostate.
Surgeries for the Prostate.
Other Standard Treatments for Prostate Problems.
Alternative Approaches to Treating the Prostate.
If the Diagnosis is Cancer.
Dealing with the Serious Side Effects of Prostate Problems.
Honest Talk from Men Who Have Been Through It.
The Healthy Prostate Program, Part I: Prevention.
The Healthy Prostate Program, Part II: Treatment.
The Latest Word on Treating the Prostate.
The Future Looks Great.
Appendix.
Notes.
Glossary.
For Further Reading.
Index.
What Can Go Wrong-- and Why.
How Prostate Problems Are Diagnosed.
Medicines for the Prostate.
Surgeries for the Prostate.
Other Standard Treatments for Prostate Problems.
Alternative Approaches to Treating the Prostate.
If the Diagnosis is Cancer.
Dealing with the Serious Side Effects of Prostate Problems.
Honest Talk from Men Who Have Been Through It.
The Healthy Prostate Program, Part I: Prevention.
The Healthy Prostate Program, Part II: Treatment.
The Latest Word on Treating the Prostate.
The Future Looks Great.
Appendix.
Notes.
Glossary.
For Further Reading.
Index.