Germs, Biological Warfare, Vaccinations: What You Need to Know

by James Feast and Gary Null

Book Overview

In response to deepening concerns of the threat of germ warfare and bioterrorism, Germs, Biological Warfare, Vaccinations: What You Need to Know is the first book to discuss traditional methods of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1583225188
• ISBN13: 9781583225189
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Seven Stories Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A very practical and informative health guide

Germs, Biological Warfare, Vaccinations: What You Need To Know by health and fitness expert Gary Null (with the assistance of James Feast, editor of the "Journal of the History of Philosophy") offers the basic and readily accessible information about drug-resistant germs, biological warfare, natural ways to boost one's own immune system, and much, much more. A very practical and informative health guide, as well as a useful primer for protecting oneself against biological pathogens, Germs, Biological Warfare, Vaccinations is a timely, authoritative, and invaluable informational resource for non-specialist general readers in these troubled and troubling times.

VERY Nicely done

If you read any of my past reviews on Gary's books, you'd see that I have been very critical of his approach. He always backs off when he writes a book, and never gives the kind of in depth information he always does on his radio show. I've always wondered why.. However, with this new book, Gary delivers in a huge way. He tells it like it is, and has finally written a book that is as hard hitting and cutting edge as his radio show is. This book covers everything from the history of biological warfare, vaccines, conventional BW treatments, alternative treatments, how to detoxify, de-acidify, how to manage stress, and much more. Very dynamic delivery, and very well written. Excellent job, Gary.

A New Must Read from Gary Null

Gary Null has done it again in his timely new book, "Germs, Biological Warfare, Vaccinations." As the looming war with Iraq approaches, Americans more than ever have to be prepared to deal with potential biohazards and terrorist threats. In this terrific, informative book, Mr. Null, with the assistance of James Feast, provides a detailed, yet gripping review of the history of biological warfare and what societies have done to defend themselves. To fully understand the nature of biological threats - both natural and manmade - Gary takes the reader on a tour of the most important biological hazards and how, without protection, they can wreak incredible havoc on society. All of the important hazards are described, from Small Pox and Anthrax to Botulism, the Plague, and Yellow Fever. Their histories are discussed in detail, as well as ways, if any, to protect against them. All of the CDC Class A biohazards, as well as others, are fully described, such as Lassa Fever, Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers, Tularemia, and Bunyaviridae. The history of these viruses and their destruction of human societies is discussed. The book also documents the history, particularly in the twentieth century, of the development of germ warfare, the accidents with it, and the attempts and failures to control it.The book deals in great detail with various controversial and competing theories about the use and abuse of vaccinations against such biohazards as smallpox. The author makes a good case for examining much more closely the risks and overuse of vaccinations in certain cases. The book provides compelling evidence as to the dangers of overvaccination--for instance harmful side effects and the distortion of the body's natural immune system--and calls for a more reasoned and scientific approach to studying the effectiveness of vaccinations in general. It seems as though in some cases, such as polio (where the illness has been wiped out) and Hepatitis B, it is time to really re-think our national policy of coerced vaccinations, especially where the risks of harmful side effects may outweigh questionable benefits. Gary shows the checkered history of the development and growth of massive compulsory vaccinations in America and how it is supported and maintained by powerful business interests in the pharmaceutical industry.Through a series of interwoven subthemes, involving the life of French scientist and theologian Blaise Pascal and American Revolutionary Benjamin Rush, Gary explores how new paradigms are created and phase shifts occur through history. Gary's thesis is that the medical establishment is on the cusp of such a paradigm shift, as it moves from the established modalities of merely treating disease to promoting proven holistic ways of living healthy and building our immune systems so that disease is never allowed to establish a foothold in the first place. Gary likens this change in American health to the type of fundamental change described by Thomas Kuhn i

Germs, Biological Warfare, Vaccinations

While the world is scurrying around with duct tape, Mr. Null gives us a practical survival guide to life in the Age of Terror. Rather than buying Cipro and getting a possibly fatal vaccination, do what Mr. Null has been telling us all along. Boost your immune system, turn to natural remedies as well as air and water filtration and don't buy into the FEAR!

The Present Beckons

Having followed Gary Null's career for years, I have been curious how hewould respond to post-September 11th America, especially as regards ourphysical health which he's dedicated his life to improving.His new bookGERMS, BIOLOGICAL WARFARE, VACCINATIONS: What You Need to Know (2003) morethan answers my curiosity. Aside from the fact-filled documentation I havecome to expect from his books, I found the philosophical and sociologicalcontexts in which Mr. Null frames the argument for alternative therapies asopposed to the traditional response to these new threats to our health veryprovocative and insightful. Mr. Null has taken the inspiring images of NewYorkers rallying their voluntarist energies in response to the collapse ofthe World Trade Center Towers and created a practical and comprehensivepolitical manifesto for organizing the natural impulses to create harmoniousenvironments, both personally and collectively, that all citizens share. Andusing Laurie Garrett's well-known books on these issues is a brilliantstroke because it's the excellence of Garrett's writing that can be blindingto unrecognized assumptions that need to be addressed. Mr. Null cannot beaccused of looking only where the street light shines. He knows how to probearound where most are afraid to go and find long-ignored treasures.Thislatest product from his (and co-writer James Feast's) mind is an invaluablecontribution for anyone who is seriously engaged with our new Americancrisis. Don't miss this one.R. Dean