It is the portal to total body wellness, the great purifier, and the only human organ that can rejuvenate itself. But what you don't know about the liver can hurt you! Now, a renowned expert gives you the power to take control -- with the first user-friendly guide to the liver's functions, problems, and solutions.
DR. SANJIV CHOPRA'S LIVER BOOK
Dr. Sanjiv Chopra explains everything you need to know about caring for your liver, in this complete and authoritative guide that anyone can use and understand. In an easy-to-read style, Dr. Chopra takes us step-by-step through:
the what, where, how, and why of the liver and its miraculous functions
how doctors diagnose liver ailments
tests and screenings: what to expect and what they reveal
vital information on hepatitis B (the chronic condition that currently affects 300 million people) and hepatitis C (150 million people currently affected)
liver transplants
the risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of liver diseases including cancer of the liver, viral and nonviral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, cirrhosis, alcoholic liver disease, iron overload disorders, and more.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a liver ailment, if you are interested in preventive care, or if you are simply fascinated by this remarkable and intricate organ, Dr. Sanjiv Chopra's Liver Book is the right prescription.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
A Great Help:
This book has been a great help to us what with dealing with Liver disease and awaiting a transplant. Thank you Dr. Chopra for writing this so that we may not only learn how to deal with this condition but do it in a knowledgeable way. This book has also helped us to deal with out fears.
Who WANTS to read all about LIVERS...:
but unfortunately, sometimes you have to learn about things you'd rather not. And when my good friend nuked his liver with alcohol and tylenol and nearly died, I had to find out what was up, because the staff at the hospital was really scaring me. This book, written in very clearly and from a very optimistic point of view, definitely answered most of my questions, and I am even a little more hopeful than I was when I began it. If you know anyone who drinks heavily OR already has liver disease, it's the book... more info
