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Death by Prescription: The Shocking Truth Behind an Overmedicated Nation

Did you know…

• The leading drug problem in the U.S. today is not the use of illegal drugs-it is the use of legal drugs.
• The fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. is properly prescribed and administered medication. By adding improperly prescribed medication to that equation, it becomes the third leading cause of death.
• There are over 2 million hospital admissions and 180,000 deaths each and every year in the U.S. due solely to adverse drug reactions
• When the FDA approves a medication for use by the general public, less than half of the serious drug reactions are known. You-the patient-become the final clinical trial.

The AARP Guide to Pills: Essential Information on More Than 1,200 Prescription & Nonprescription Medications, Including Generics (AARP)

Clear Body, Clear Mind With drugs and toxins being a major concern of the American nation, L. Ron Hubbard’s newest self-help book gives suggestions for dealing with the effects of drugs and toxins.
Customer Review: There are better medically validated detox programs out there…
This book is for pre-clears. They don’t exist, neither do clears.

Ginger: Common Spice and Wonder Drug For thousands of years ginger has been one of the world’s most favored spices and a major ingredient in Oriental remedies. Yet ginger’s precious healing values are still virtually unknown and ignored in the modern world. This book proposes that your spice cabinet contains a healing substance that is beyond the therapeutic scope of any modern drug; a substance with the potential to save billions of dollars and countless lives. Calling ginger “the universal medicine,” the author surveys the ancient claims of ginger’s effective health usage as these are verified by international medical research. Supported by hundreds of scientific studies, this book leads the reader to discover the extraordinary personal and social benefits of using ginger. Among the medicinal uses of ginger are:

The Side Effects Bible: The Dietary Solution to Unwanted Side Effects of Common Medications Fatigue, dry mouth, weight gain, nausea, liver damage, stroke, heart failure. Every year tens of millions of Americans suffer from such unwelcome consequences of over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Most believe these side effects are the inevitable price they must pay for restoring health. But that is not the case. Drawing on cutting-edge scientific research, The Side Effects Bible reveals that up to thirty percent of drug-induced side effects are caused because the drug saps the human body of essential vitamins and minerals—everyday nutrients that can easily be replaced by following the simple, healthy dietary and supplement guidelines outlined in this first-of-its-kind reference guide. Even minor deficiencies of necessary nutrients can bring on major difficulties, and The Side Effects Bible will tell readers what to eat for every drug they take.
Customer Review: VERY DISAPPOINTING…BORDERING ON SUSPECT…
THE first four drugs I wanted to look up were not in here!!!!!!! Common ones. I checked spellings, etc., NOTHING, NADA. The other disappointment is how little is provided about the drawbacks of drugs, info that is easily available at this point for years. I speak most especially about Prozac as an example. Nary a word about the horrendous reputation this drug now has…
I rarely think about actually returning a book, but I thought seriously, several times, about returning this one. So much potential, so much need for facts, and so very skewed in its presentation. Major bummer, authors… Don’t bother buying a new one; get it as cheaply as possible so you can invest in things that give you wider base of info also…..
And oh BTW, the drugs I looked up are NOT new, as this book is 2005 (e.g. Welbutrin, Claritin). Want to clarify that.
Customer Review: Drug Awareness
This important book describes the side effects of common medications and their dietary solutions. To use this book first find the generic name of the drug you are researching. Then search the index to learn of the medication, its possible side effects, which nutrients it destroys, and the supplements and foods you can use to negate its effects. Then discuss what you’ve learned with your physician to make sure the nutrient won’t interfere with other drugs, worsen a medical problem, etc.

Hunger control without drugs: The doctor’s appestatic diet Customer Review: The best diet ever
I’ve gone on this diet years ago and lost weight without hunger or fidgeting. This diet really works. I used to rent it from the library but because its an older book, the library discarded the book. I have searched high and low, and after just becoming a member with Amazon, I’ve found my life long search for the weight loss I’ve been looking for. Too bad this book is no longer in print because I believe once its gone, its gone for good. If you are extremely overweight, I suggest that you try this book.

From Chocolate to Morphine: Everything You Need to Know About Mind-Altering Drugs Drugs are as pervasive as ever, and parents and children alike need complete, unbiased information about how drugs affect the mind and the body. Weil and Rosen cover a wide range of available substances, from coffee to marijuana, from antihistamines to psychedelics, from steroids to the new “smart drugs.”
Customer Review: Excellent book, I’m buying it!
This is such a great book. I’m happy Dr. Weil wrote it.
It is very informative, and shows the truth as well as it can.
It also has a great section of the drugs that arise naturally within the human body, and how external drugs just trigger your body to notice the highs etc. I learned alot from this book. I’ve gone on to check for Weil’s other works, he is so great. It talks about all the drugs, their safety, myths etc… most importantly the truth behind them, which is not influenced by propaganda.
I highly recommend this work.

The New Fibromyalgia Remedy: Stop Your Pain Now with an Anti-Viral Drug Regimen

Customer Review: The New Fibromyalgia Remedy
The New Fibromyalgia Remedy presents quite an intriguing concept about the cause of Fibromyalgia. The author is an Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat Specialist who has noticed some interesting trends among his patients with chronic fatigue and pain. His findings are based upon the premise that certain viral infections (in particular, Epstein-Barr Virus, Cytomeglovirus, Herpesvirus 6, and Parvovirus) often cause symptoms similar to those experienced by those individuals diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.

MSM the Definitive Guide: The Nutritional Breakthrough for Arthritis, Allergies and More Customer Review: Have been using MSM for years; it works
I used to breed Bullmastiffs, which are large guard dogs. I fed MSM to my growing puppies and to my adults. Large breeds such as this one often get arthritis but my dogs never did. I think keeping them flooded with this great anti-inflamatory was the reason. Hip displasia in my own dogs was practically nil.

My husband and I have been taking MSM for many years. He is now 72 and looks 60. He has NO arthiritis and can smack a golf ball with the younger guys, often outdriving them.

Prozac Backlash : Overcoming the Dangers of Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and Other Antidepressants with Safe, Effective Alternatives

Roughly 28 million Americans — one in every ten — have taken Prozac, Zoloft, or Paxil or a similar antidepressant, yet very few patients are aware of the dangers of these drugs, nor are they aware that better, safer alternatives exist. Now Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Joseph Glenmullen documents the ominous long-term side effects associated with these and other serotonin-boosting medications. These side effects include neurological disorders, such as disfiguring facial and whole-body tics that can indicate brain damage; sexual dysfunction in up to 60 percent of users; debilitating withdrawal symptoms, including visual hallucinations, electric shock-like sensations in the brain, dizziness, nausea, and anxiety; and a decrease of antidepressant effectiveness in about 35 percent of long-term users. In addition, Dr. Glenmullen’s research and riveting case studies shed shocking new light on the direct link between these drugs and suicide and violence.