Instinctive Measures

When the battle ends the real fight begins. <br /><br />For 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.<br /><br />In 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. <br /><br />Through 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.<br /><br />This 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.<br /><br />Instinctive 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.