"A fascinating book bya distinguished Vermont physician." NEW YORK DAILY NEWS For centuries the vigorous and healthy families of Vermont havepassed down simple commonsense home remedies for all sorts ofcommon aches and pains, from one generation to the next. Dr. Jarvisspent years practicing medicine in the Green Mountains and observedthe natural wonders of Vermont folk medicine. He shares that wisdomin this helpful book in order to help you: burn body fat anddecrease body weight, improve sleep and overcome chronic fatigue,reduce high blood pressure, and much more.
The dictionary provides readers with the explanations of the medical terms in English.
Richard Walker provides a compelling historical view ...Young scientists who wish to discover everything from the development of polio in ancient Egypt to the Black Plague and its spread through Europe during the 1300s to modern epidemics like AIDS and West Nile virus will enjoy exploring Epidemics and Plagues, which is a wonderful addition to this exciting scientific series. Children will be intrigued by the causes of deadly epidemics from the Black Death of medieval Europe to the devastating AIDS epidemic and, more importantly, will learn what can done to stop them from spreading. 作者简介: Richard Walker is an award-winning author of books about natural history and human biology for both children and adults, including Kingfisher Knowledge: Microscopic Life. He has a Ph.D. in zoology. As a former biology teacher he has a practical understanding of the importance of accessible reference materials. Denise Grady has been a science reporter for The New York Times since 1998 and has wri