Overkill : A Guide to the Safe Use of Antibiotics, Antibacterial Products

An expert voice of reason fills a consumer knowledge gap and offers practical solutions to a con-troversial problem '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 Popular books such as The Coming Plague and The Hot Zone struck fear in many people, yet few truly understand the health risks surrounding germs, antibacterial products, and antibiotics. This succinct, straightforward book provides a unique 50-question self-test to determine a reader's 'health risk profile.' Readers can assess their personal risk quotient by answering questions such as: How many pets are in the household? What is the source of water for the home? How many times have you used antibiotics in the past year? Throughout the book, readers are given specific actions to take based on their quotient. Overkill also lists the 50 most common bacteria-related illnesses-from acne to sinus infections-and provides safe, nondrug remedies for each.Bruce, Debra Fulghum is the author of 'Overkill : A Guide to the Safe Use of Antibiotics, Antibacterial Products', published 2003 under ISBN 9781579547783 and ISBN 1579547788.