If It Sounds Like a Quack…: A Journey to the Fringes of American Medicine ()

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If It Sounds Like a Quack…: A Journey to the Fringes of American Medicine ()

By Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling
A Pulitzer Prize finalist’s bizarre journalistic journey through the world of fringe medicine, filled with leeches, baking soda IVs, and, according to at least one person, zombies. It’s no secret that American health care has become too costly and politicized to help everyone. So where do you turn if you can’t afford doctors, or don’t trust them? In this book, Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling examines the growing universe of non-traditional treatments — including some that are really non-traditional. With costs skyrocketing and anti-science sentiment spreading, the so-called “medical freedom” movement has grown. Now it faces its greatest challenge: going mainstream. In these pages you’ll meet medical freedom advocates including an international leech smuggler, a gold miner-turned health drink salesman who may or may not be from the Andromeda galaxy, and a man who says he can turn people into zombies with aerosol spray. One by one, these alternative healers find customers, then expand and influence, always seeking the one thing that would take their businesses to the next level–the support and approval of the government. Should the government dictate what is medicine and what isn’t? Can we have public health when disagreements over science are this profound? No, seriously, can you turn people into flesh-eating zombies? If It Sounds Like a Quack asks these critical questions while telling the story of how we got to this improbable moment, and wondering where we go from here. Buckle up for a bumpy ride…unless you’re against seatbelts.

By Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling
Are you tired of the high costs and politics that have consumed the American healthcare system? Do you find yourself searching for alternative treatments that are outside the realm of traditional medicine? If so, then “If It Sounds Like a Quack” by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling is the book for you.

In this Pulitzer Prize finalist’s bizarre journalistic journey, Hongoltz-Hetling explores the world of fringe medicine. Prepare to be taken on a wild ride, encountering leeches, baking soda IVs, and even the possibility of zombies. As the cost of healthcare continues to rise and skepticism towards traditional medicine grows, a movement known as “medical freedom” has gained momentum. This movement embraces alternative healers and treatments, some of which are truly unconventional.

In “If It Sounds Like a Quack,” you’ll meet a cast of fascinating characters, including an international leech smuggler, a former gold miner turned health drink salesman who claims extraterrestrial connections, and a man who believes he can turn people into zombies with aerosol spray. Each of these alternative healers is seeking to expand their businesses and gain mainstream acceptance. The big question is: should the government have the power to regulate what is considered medicine and what is not? As disagreements over science run deep, the very concept of public health hangs in the balance.

This book takes a critical look at the challenges faced by the medical freedom movement and explores the journey that has led us to this extraordinary moment. From the rise of anti-science sentiment to the quest for government support and approval, Hongoltz-Hetling delves into the complexities of the healthcare landscape. Along the way, he poses thought-provoking questions about the future of healthcare and challenges our preconceived notions about what qualifies as legitimate medicine.

With its captivating storytelling and examination of the expanding universe of non-traditional treatments, “If It Sounds Like a Quack” is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of healthcare and alternative medicine. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this book will take you on a rollercoaster of a journey, revealing the hidden world of fringe medicine and leaving you questioning your assumptions about healthcare.

Published by PublicAffairs, this 336-page eBook is available in English. The ISBN-10 of the book is 1541788877, and the ISBN-13 is 978-1541788879.

Order Now and Discover the Unconventional World of Fringe Medicine

If you’re ready to challenge your beliefs and explore the realm of alternative medicine, “If It Sounds Like a Quack” is the book for you. Take a leap into the unknown and discover a world where leeches are smuggled internationally, health drinks have extraterrestrial origins, and zombies may or may not be created with aerosol spray. Hongoltz-Hetling’s fascinating storytelling will keep you engaged from start to finish, and you’ll come away with a new perspective on the healthcare system.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a skeptic, or simply curious about alternative healing practices, this book will open your eyes to a whole new world. Order “If It Sounds Like a Quack” today and embark on a thrilling and thought-provoking journey through the world of fringe medicine.