Overkill: How Our Nation's Abuse of Antibiotics and Other Germ Killers Is Hurting Your Health and What You Can Do About It - Couverture rigide

Thompson, Kimberly M.; Fulghum, Debra

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ISBN 10 : 1579545343 ISBN 13 : 9781579545345

Editeur : Rodale Press, 2002

Synopsis

Popular books such as THE COMING PLAGUE and THE HOT ZONE strike fear in many people, yet few truly understand the health risks surrounding germs, antibacterial products and antibiotics. In OVERKILL, a media-savvy expert from the Harvard Center for Risk. Analysis share everyday techniques to optimise health and well-being without becoming part of the problem. This succinct, straightforward book provides a unique 50-question self-test to determine a health risk analysis, and guidelines for actions to take based on the reader's status. Also included is a rundown of the 50 most common bacteria-related illnesses, with recommendations for non-antibiotic remedies. OVERKILL empowers consumers to strike a balance between individual needs and global concerns, then goes one step further to help them determine what they must do to protect themselves from harm in a safe way.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Are you guilty of overkill?

Experts warn that if we don't stop overusing antibiotics and antibacterial products now , we will shoulder the blame for creating a warrior class of drug-resistant supergerms that will threaten not only our children but their children and beyond. Hard evidence exists that the crisis has already begun. But understanding the long-term effects of antibiotic abuse is one thing, and taking responsibility for our own health day after day, year after year, is another. Or is it?

In this timely and thought-provoking reference, Dr. Kimberly M. Thompson tells you exactly what you need to do to protect and promote your family's good health without endangering their future. Because, let's face it--there is no real comfort in winning the battle against germs if we are destined to lose the war.

Revue de presse

“Dr. Thompson has written a highly readable, yet detailed and revealing, book that is both instructive and absorbing. She uniquely weaves her savvy knowledge base of prevention with the science of microbes. . . . Given current concerns with biological terrorism, this book provides a standard-setting approach for readers that other authors have failed to address.” —Frederick M. Burkle Jr., M.D., MPH., senior scholar, scientist, and visiting professor, The Johns Hopkins University, and author of Disaster Medicine

“Overkill is must reading for people desiring to live healthier lives. . . . It moves "managed care" from the doctor's office back to the home -- where most health care belongs.” —Harold M. Koenig, M.D., chairman and president, The Annapolis Center, and former Navy Surgeon General

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Rodale Press
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1579545343
• ISBN 13: 9781579545345
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible