Take Care of Yourself, 9th Edition: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Medical Self-Care

I have used this book for the last 20 years. It's a great comfort to know what to do when trouble hits. Their advice is right on target. I can usually get well on my own, with their suggestions, but they also tell me when to see a doctor. I'm getting their latest edition merely to update the book. It's priceless.

As a personal user of this book and as someone that sells this book in bulk to employers and health plans looking to distribute it to their employees and members, I have extensive experience with seeing its effectiveness in positively aiding the decision to care for various medical conditions at home versus utilizing a doctor or medical facility. The book is a simple to use tool and generates a positive financial impact in terms of cost savings to companies desiring a reduction in their health care spending.

My employer gave me an earlier edition of this book as part of a wellness plan. I literally wore it out! It's weird to try to call a doctor's office if you're not sure you need a doctor, and this book helps you figure out if you need to go in or not. Highly reccomended

Around our house, we refer to "Take Care of Yourself" as The Book. We have found it to be a valuable resource, especially the flowcharts which help you determine what you can treat at home (and how to treat it) and what you should call or see a doctor about. Even better, it covers wellness care as well as illnesses and injuries. It has special sections for men's and women's specific health problems as well. I think that every household should have a copy of this book.

I have referred to this book innumerable times, and each time have easily found the guidance I needed. The book is logically arranged and well-written, and the flow charts which walk you through the symptoms and direct you toward either home treatment or the doctor's office are brilliant.No-one looking for a guide to evaluating the seriousness of symptoms would regret for a moment the purchase of this book. I only wish that the book aimed specifically for children and their illnesses were not out of print.