Alternatives to Antibiotics
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1996
Newleaf (Verlag)
978-0-7171-2469-5 (ISBN)
Newleaf (Verlag)
978-0-7171-2469-5 (ISBN)
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With people's awareness of the dangers of the over-prescribing of antibiotics, they are rightly demanding alternatives. Dr McKenna covers these in detail. Foreword by Jan de Vries.
'It is a long-awaited book and answers many questions.' Jan de Vries When antibiotics were developed in the 1940s, they were hailed as a huge breakthrough in the treatment of bacterial infections, earning them the title of 'miracle drugs'. Since then they have become the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world. Now, however, studies indicate that massive over-prescribing is causing increasing problems, with the advent of antibiotic-resistant organisms, or 'superbugs' as they are commonly referred to. A recent report from the World Health Organisation gives stern warning about the dangers of the over-use of antibiotics. With this increasing awareness, people are rightly demanding alternatives for both themselves and their children. Dr McKenna covers these alternatives in detail, writing in simple terms with the minimum of scientific jargon. He compares conventional medicine and alternative medical approaches, recognising the benefits and drawbacks in both. By investigating herbal, homeopathic and nutritional medicines, he shows clearly that it is possible to treat infections without antibiotics, but also recognises when antibiotics may sometimes be necessary.
'It is a long-awaited book and answers many questions.' Jan de Vries When antibiotics were developed in the 1940s, they were hailed as a huge breakthrough in the treatment of bacterial infections, earning them the title of 'miracle drugs'. Since then they have become the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world. Now, however, studies indicate that massive over-prescribing is causing increasing problems, with the advent of antibiotic-resistant organisms, or 'superbugs' as they are commonly referred to. A recent report from the World Health Organisation gives stern warning about the dangers of the over-use of antibiotics. With this increasing awareness, people are rightly demanding alternatives for both themselves and their children. Dr McKenna covers these alternatives in detail, writing in simple terms with the minimum of scientific jargon. He compares conventional medicine and alternative medical approaches, recognising the benefits and drawbacks in both. By investigating herbal, homeopathic and nutritional medicines, he shows clearly that it is possible to treat infections without antibiotics, but also recognises when antibiotics may sometimes be necessary.
Born in Newry, Co. Down, Dr John McKenna is a medical doctor who ran a successful medical practice in Dublin and South Africa for many years.
The history of antibiotics; bacterial resistance to antibiotics; the use and abuse of antibiotics; conventional and alternative medical approaches; childhood infections; herbal medicine; homepathic medicine; nutritional medicine; nutritional supplements; the role of stress.
Zusatzinfo | illustrations |
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Verlagsort | Dublin |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Alternative Heilverfahren |
Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika | |
ISBN-10 | 0-7171-2469-X / 071712469X |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7171-2469-5 / 9780717124695 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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