“Clear, practical information on an abundance of today’s most relevant health issues.” —Patrick Woods, former director of Berkeley Holistic Health Center   During office visits, time is short. This is a big reason why so many health care professionals have difficulty communicating with, much less teaching, their patients. If you want to be knowledgeable about health topics, this book offers clear, simple language about everything from the way the body works, to the facts behind trendy treatments, to ways to minimize the risk of medical errors.   Knowledge is power—and this book offers a better understanding about your health and how it is affected by the world around you.