This is not a dry, clinical book. It’s easy to read and
entertaining as well as informative. Whatever you thought was dangerous about
prescription or over- the-counter drugs, multiply that at least a hundred fold.
Expect to be shocked.
Dr. Marcum fills this book with true-life stories of drug
interactions gone bad. More importantly, however, he gives warnings that all of
us should pay attention to. He shines a light on the highly profitable pharmaceutical
business that is in a hurry to mainstream drugs, very often before their
potential side effects are adequately documented. He also discusses many of the
more commonly prescribed medications that have been on the market for decades,
yet still carry high risks. He points out that the number one cause of death in
this country is actually medications.
Ultimately, in Medicines
That Kill, Dr. Marcum examines some of the most commonly prescribed drugs
and offers healthful ways to get off them. He discusses what harms our health
the most: anger, stress, inactivity, being overweight, smoking. He could have
ended his book there and it would have been highly successful.
Yet, he bravely goes farther and openly the talks about the best
solution to obtaining good health. It is Love. Especially love of God. The
Bible holds the key to this understanding. To quote the author, “…by
understanding the important connection between who we are (God’s created
children) and how we are to live (a lifestyle designed by that same God), we can
open the door to some incredible insights.” He goes on to discuss the “Laws of
Health.”
I highly recommend this book to everyone. I, for one, am
going to try to laugh more often, love more freely, limit my use of pain
relievers, continue to exercise and lose weight in order to throw away my high
blood pressure medicine, and nurture an attitude of gratitude.
We thank Tyndale House Publishers for providing us with a review
copy in exchange for an honest review. —Gail Lewis
Format: Paperback, 256 pages
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers; 1 edition (January 17, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-1414368856
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