Surgery and Its Alternatives: How to Make the Right Choices for Your HealthKensington Books, 2002 - 814 ページ "Surgery and Its Alternatives" is the first book of its kind, a groundbreaking work offering a comprehensive discussion of both surgical and alternative approaches to a wide range of medical issues. Dr. Sandra McLanahan, a respected family practice doctor on the East Coast, and Dr. David McLanahan, a general surgeon practicing on the West Coast, present everything readers need to empower themselves to be active participants in decisions about their surgery -- including how to avoid it altogether. Dr David McLanahan covers those aspects of traditional surgery that many surgeons don't, including: Dr. Sandra McLanahan helps readers make informed decisions on: "Surgery and Its Alternatives" is a remarkable and seminal work that allows readers to become familiar with the full range of healing choices, so that they can make the best possible decisions about their own heath. |
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INTRODUCTION | 1 |
WHAT IS ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE? | 13 |
SPECIFIC ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE APPROACHES | 33 |
HOW TO MAKE A DECISION ABOUT SURGERY | 91 |
WHAT TO EXPECT | 105 |
SKIN | 141 |
BREAST | 171 |
LUNG | 231 |
COLON | 411 |
APPENDIX | 451 |
ANUS AND RECTUM | 459 |
HERNIA | 481 |
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM | 499 |
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM | 553 |
THYROID | 589 |
BACK NECK AND JOINTS | 607 |