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SMG Educational Resources

These areas have been reviewed by our group and we can recommend these as excellent resources for health information. As with all health related information, the content can change rapdily and we strongly encourage you to discuss all health matters and concerns with your physician before embarking on new diagnostic or treatment strategies.

Focused Educational Topics for Fall, 2005

Topics of General Interest to our Patients

Health Care in California and the United States

Influenza and other viral illnesses

Cholesterol Information

Diabetes Information

Hypertension Information

Medical Conditions

Nutrition Guides

Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion

Travel Immunization and Recommendations

Newsletters and Books

  • Anderson, B. Stretching, 20th anniversary, revised edition. Published by Shelter Publications, Inc. 2000. .
  • Jacobs, MB et al. Taking care. Published by Random House, New York, New York. 1997. Lorig, K et al. Living a healthy life with chronic conditions. Bull Publishing Company, Palo Alto. 1994.
  • Morris, V. How to care for aging parents. Published by Workman Publishing. 1996.
  • Sapolsky, RM. Why Zebras don't get ulcers: the updated guide to stress, stress-related diseases and coping. Published by W.H. Freeman and Company, New York. 1998.
  • University of California at Berkeley Wellness Letter. Published by Health Letter Associates, P.O. Box 412, Prince Street Station, New York, New York 10012-0007. Subscriptions to P.O. Box 420148, Palm Coast, Florida 32142 (904-445-6414).
  • Utley, DS. Stop the heartburn: what you can do to reduce your symptoms of one of Americans most common problems. Lagao Publishing: 1997.
  • Vickery, DM, Fried, JF. Take care of yourself: the complete illustrated guide to medical self-care. Published by Perseus Books, 2000.
  • Zilbergeld, B. The new male sexuality, revised edition. Published by Banton Doubleday, 1999.

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