Overkill

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.