The Doctors Book of Home Remedies

MILLIONS OF COPIES SOLD • A revised and updated edition of the classic guide to at-home health care, with more than 2,300 remedies for 146 common conditions and ailments, plus hundreds of other healing tips

What do doctors do when they get sick? The editors of Prevention Magazine Health Books asked more than 500 of the nation’s top specialists to recommend their best doctor-tested and easy-to-follow treatments for nearly 150 illnesses and maladies. From acne to yeast infections, hangnails to high blood pressure, this complete, practical guide contains more than 2,300 curative techniques and symptom-relieving treatments for the most common medical complaints. Here are invaluable at-home solutions for annoying afflictions such as body odor, dandruff, and snoring, as well as methods for coping with more serious health problems such as high cholesterol, ulcers, and diabetes.

You’ll learn how to:

• relieve a bee sting with powdered charcoal
• reduce calluses with a paste of aspirin and water
• banish canker sores using a wet tea bag
• help prevent insomnia by eating fruit before bedtime
• and much more!

The Doctors Book of Home Remedies is like having a doctor on call 24 hours a day. So treat yourself to this prescription for at-home care that can help you lead a happier, healthier, and longer life.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs