{"product_id":"instinctive-measures","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.","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46639942697170,"sku":"9781038316318","price":27.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46639942729938,"sku":"9781038316325","price":41.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kobo eBook","offer_id":46639942762706,"sku":"23758cce-5351-358c-98d2-93fdc717c73d","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/8980\/5233\/files\/1_c7084c54-8e8b-42a4-ae4c-86f9edcfd8ce.jpg?v=1762810684","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo.ca\/products\/instinctive-measures","provider":"Indigo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}