77 Ways to Beat Colds and Flu: A People's Medical Society Book [Mass Market Paperback]

Charles B. Inlander (Author), Cynthia K. Moran (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1996

Drawing on the latest scientific research, a prevention-to-treatment guide for the cold and flu season addresses such topics as vitamins and herbs, exercise, antiflu foods, and virus-proofing a home.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Although Inlander, president of the People's Health Society, an advocacy group, and health writer Moran go beyond the traditional advice to "drink chicken soup like your mom told you," don't expect to find in this book many suggestions that common sense and your own doctor haven't already told you. While no cure yet exists for such annoying and potentially dangerous afflictions as colds or flu, this book tends to focus on the obvious: keep away from people who are already ill; wash your hands frequently; use paper towels. Some readers and their mothers, however, might take exception to the authors' advice to sneeze toward the floor rather than to using your hands to cover a sneeze. Nearly everyone knows that taking vitamin C can boost the immune system; still, the authors believe it's necessary to repeat this. They also advise readers to think positively, relax, laugh away colds, make friends and schedule rewards for oneself. Their most interesting discussion-albeit brief-assesses promising cold and flu research.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Poised for release in the middle of the annual flu season, this People's Medical Society book unites sound medical advice and the latest information on the efficacy of home and folk remedies for colds and flu. Among other issues, Inlander and Moran explore vitamin C's effects on colds by interviewing Dr. Linus Pauling, the leading advocate of vitamin C, and restating his surprising views in lay terms. Although some of the advice may seem obvious (e.g., cut alcohol and drug consumption), much is less so (e.g., "Don't fly unless necessary when you have a cold or flu"). Especially valuable is the categorical treatment of such matters as exactly which symptoms constitute a cold and which the flu, and what foods are beneficial in battling colds and flu. This slim, handy reference contains the skinny on cold and flu avoidance and treatment, not to mention a chapter on promising research and a brief but useful glossary, too. Mike Tribby --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Bantam (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553574205
• ISBN-13: 978-0553574203
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,037,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Hints to Cut Down the Effects of Colds and Flus, August 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 77 Ways to Beat Colds & Flu (A People's Medical Society Book) (Paperback)

Once I read the book I tried to implement some of the suggestions. We had a definate difference on the number of times that our family was ill, as well as the duration and severity of illness. I recommended it to a nurse at work as a jumping off point for our staff to minimize office spread of illness. Very easy to read, so much so that I quickly read the book several times.

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Remedies to Prevent Colds and Flu, February 15, 2006

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Elijah Chingosho "Dr Elijah Chingosho" (Nairobi, Kenya) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 77 Ways to Beat Colds and Flu: A People's Medical Society Book (Hardcover)

This book does not pretend to have found a cure for colds and flu but rather it offers various remedies to lower the chances of getting a cold or flu and tips on reducing the misery associated with the ailments. The People's Medical Society has done an excellent job of sensitising readers about this common ailment.

After reading this book, I have a better understanding of the causes, nature and impact of flu and colds. I have now acquired some basic knowledge about viruses and bacteria and the different ways they make people sick. The authors do not come up with brand new ideas but they managed to consolidate the various ideas into a small book that is handy for those who need advice on how to confront this common and annoying affliction.

The authors, who are executives of the non-profit consumer health advocacy organisation, People's Health Society that is based in the USA have to be commended for suggesting the 77 tips on prevention of colds and flu. The government ministries responsible for public health would save a lot of money by distributing this book widely in schools and libraries and elsewhere particularly in third world countries where the resources to deal with health issues is limited.

This is recommended reading for anyone interested in their health and that of fellow men and women.