Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Healthiness: Dr. Dean's Commonsense Guide for Anything That Ails You » (Abridged)

Dean Edell, M.D., probably has the largest medical practice in the United States — his hugely popular radio and television broadcasts are heard by more than ten million fans every week. A graduate of Cornell University Medical College and the author of the national best-seller Eat, Drink, and Be Merry, he lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Cure for America's Health Anxiety!

Whether you're interested in advice on sex, health, arthritis, or spotting medical myths - millions of Americans have come to revere Dr. Dean Edell for his refreshingly candid health talk on radio and television, and in the bestselling Eat, Drink and Be Merry.

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Healthiness is a comprehensive medical resource for the whole family, applying Dr. Dean's practical health philosophies to today's most pressing topics - from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to obesity, depression and the effectiveness of alternative medicines.

Dr. Dean has answered more than 50,000 questions on the air in the last twenty-five years. Here, he encourages listeners to take charge of their own health with their most powerful weapons - common sense and a dose of skepticism - saving patients time, money, and especially anxiety.

Publishers Weekly

Edell, author of Eat, Drink and Be Merry, presents relaxed and practical advice familiar to the millions of people who have watched him on TV or listened to him on radio. Changes in the health care system can make it difficult for patients to get the treatment they want: Edell offers advice to them and also addresses the many advances in scientific research such as hormone therapy and cancer that can be confusing to physicians, let alone patients. The book is organized in general subject areas-including sex, women's issues, children, alternative medicine, aging and addiction-that feature a short introduction, resource list and q&as. These sections are logical, although there are occasional entries that seem almost trivial, compared to more serious issues. For example, Edell answers the question of whether "eating seaweed makes your hair grow thicker." Overall, however, the questions Edell fields are very specific and relevant to many, and cover a wide range of topics. It's unlikely that this volume will replace the many other health titles, but it is a useful reference, especially for advice on nutrition and alternative medicine (Jan.) Forecast: A 10-city tour will garner Edell audiences beyond those who know him from 400 radio stations, so strong initial sales are likely. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.