{"product_id":"instinctive-measures-the-guinea-pig-soldiers-and-the-poison-pill-9781038316325","title":"Instinctive Measures: The Guinea Pig Soldiers and the Poison Pill","description":"When the battle ends, the real fight begins. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Stephen Beardwood, the war didn't stop when he returned home from deployment. Having been administered mefloquine, a controversial drug that had not passed clinical trials, he faced a different kind of enemy: devastating side effects that turned his life upside down. He calls it what it truly is-poisoning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Instinctive Measures, follow the engaging and emotional journey of a warrior striving to reclaim his health, sanity, and place in the world. Struggling with a body and mind in turmoil, he embarks on a path of recovery that is as much about healing relationships as it is about physical and mental well-being. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough the journey to reconnect with his children, family, friends, and veteran community, he discovers the strength within himself and the power of genuine love and support. By embracing plant-based medicine and a whole-food diet, he finds a natural path to healing, rejecting the processed foods and prescription drugs that failed him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is not just a personal story but a powerful call to action. He advocates fiercely for veterans' rights, demanding more equitable pensions and veteran centric institutions and care. His voice is a beacon for others, highlighting the need for systemic reforms and a compassionate approach to those who have served.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstinctive Measures is more than a memoir. It's a manifesto for change, a testament to resilience, and a moving story of learning not just to survive but to thrive. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the true costs of war, the plight of veterans, and the power of community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e FriesenPress\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781038316325\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d","brand":"Stephen Beardwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51948764561589,"sku":"9781038316325","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_405b6dd7-5ba4-4061-978a-f7f128e1b7da.jpg?v=1762272791","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/instinctive-measures-the-guinea-pig-soldiers-and-the-poison-pill-9781038316325","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}