From casual joggers to competitive triathletes, high school footballers to aging weekend warriors, tens of millions of people enjoy - and get injured enjoying - sports and fitness activities. (High school athletics alone result in more than 2 million injuries a year!) Now, the hobbled masses have an authoritative guide to healing themselves: "The Athletes Book of Home Remedies". This comprehensive guidebook for fitness buffs and sports enthusiasts empowers readers to self diagnose and self-treat chronic and acute aches and pains - from shin splints and sprains to athlete's foot - and provides medically sound advice on preventing injuries. A doctor-designed, get-back-in-shape workout and diet plan accompanies this head-to-toe diagnostic manual, ensuring that readers will build stronger, leaner, healthier bodies - for life!