The eagerly anticipated second edition of this popular textbook has finally arrived, with copious updates and additional insights based on Dr. Yarnell's extensive clinical practice, teaching experiences, and delineation of advances in medical research over the past ten years. Students of any medical orientation studying gastroenterology for the first time will find this new edition gives them a superior advantage in approaching this complicated system. The comprehensive material provided for each area gives the reader an in-depth understanding of how the gastrointestinal system works and how to approach its many complexities and pathologies from a holistic and integrated perspective. Practitioners looking for rapid review, quick reminders, or new tips also find much that benefits them in Natural Approach to Gastroenterology. Natural and conventional information are included. Its ease of use, strong organization, clear writing, clinical usefulness, and many research references will provide the busy clinician with an invaluable resource. Rich in diagrams, algorithms, tables, and extensively indexed for rapid access of material, the book is appropriate in the clinic or the classroom. The first of two volumes. Please note the index is contained in Volume 2.
