Common ailments sometimes have simple cures. In this book, Mayo Clinic doctors provide easy-to-understand information on how to treat and manage a variety of symptoms and medical conditions. You'll learn when you can treat an ailment on your own, and when it may be best to visit a doctor. Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies provides practical advice you can use to get well and avoid a trip to the doctor. You'll also learn how a number of foods - from chicken soup to yoghurt can help you get and stay well.