We all notice things about our bodies that don't seem quite right. But when are these simply harmless physical quirks and when are they signs that a visit to the doctor is in order? This guide covers every body part from head to toe---and everything in between--to help you decode the often mysterious messages your body sends you. Drawn from cutting-edge research and the latest scientific literature, and vetted by a panel of medical experts, this book also includes historical trivia and fascinating factoids about each body area.
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ISBN:9780553805079 (hardcover)
ISBN:055380507X (hardcover)
Physical Description:print xiv, 322 p. : ill ; 24 cm.
Publisher:New York : Bantam Books, 2008.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Include bibliographical references (p. [293]-298) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Your hair: the long and the short of it -- Reading your eyes -- Listening to your ears -- Your nose knows -- Read my lips-- and mouth -- Telling the truth: your throat, voice, neck, and jaw -- The main body of evidence: your torso and extremities -- Private parts, farts, and body wastes -- Scratching the surface: your skin and nails.