"The
Country Doctor Alive And Well"Take The Country Doctor Home With You! In his 384-page book, The Country Doctor Alive and Well, Dr. Hipps shares his experiences of being a country doctor - whether in the mountains of Pennsylvania, the Ethiopian escarpment, or with the Black Foot people of the Dakotas. Written with warmth and wit, this book is both entertaining and informative. Fly with the Doctor as he learns to pilot a helicopter. Ride with him through the scenic Appalachian Mountains as he makes house calls. Experience what it was like as a floating medical unit in the South Pacific during World War II.
The characters are charming and the stories are full of humor and adventure. If you are interested in home remedies, the Interludes located between each chapter are full of medical wisdom, commonsense thinking, self care information, and alternative medicine options.
Learn three quick fixes to stop insect bites from itching.
Find out what one of the best remedies for dry skin is.
Sour cream as a home remedy? You might be surprised.
You can easily make your own soapless skin cleanser.
With chapter titles such as Fetal Physician, Bell Bottom Trousers, Copter Doctor and Vet For a Day, you know that adventure is right at your fingertips through the pages of this captivating book. The stories themselves delight the reader with variety. Some tales are lighthearted while other subjects address serious problems in the way health care is managed. Either way, Dr. John, as his patients call him, writes it the way he sees it. His genuine concern for the human family and the earth shines through in every word.
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