The Germ Survival Guide

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Protect yourself and your loved ones from harmful germs with the help of The Germ Survival GuideLearn how to minimize your exposure to debilitating and often life-threatening microbes by taking practical, preventive measures. Through this helpful guide, you'll discover ways to boost your immune system and protect yourself from super germs, reduce everyday exposure to germs, use antibiotics and vaccines wisely, and much more. Written by acclaimed doctors in the fields of progressive medicine, The Germ Survival Guide:Identifies common locales in which germ-borne diseases pose a threatOffers simple measures to avoid contamination, including removing hotel bedspreads and draining backyard birdbathsExplains when you can treat yourself and when you need to call a doctorIntroduces more than 100 types of bacteria, molds, and parasitesIdentifies nutrients and herbs that are effective against cold and flu virusesProvides germ-prevention strategies, such as replacing your kitchen sponges often—one sponge can harbor more than 100,000 bacteria