Improve Your Health with Simple Data Analysis by Igor Stukanov

Author Igor Stukanov presents a comprehensive, thoughtful, and practical guide for anyone who takes medication in Improve Your Health with Simple Data Analysis.

Considering that there are hundreds of millions of people who take pharmaceutical medications (legally and doctor prescribed) every year, yet still suffer from overdoses, complications, and personal injury due to negative interactions from multiple prescriptions, the system is quite clearly broken. When it comes to education and common-sense understanding of the medication we put in our bodies, the companies generating these drugs provide the bare minimum. This guide from Stukanov is based in simple facts and suggests appropriate methods of medication management.

The book focuses on both the big and small pictures, not only presenting traditional alternatives and strategies for certain medical conditions, but also providing practical advice for those people who are currently prescribed medication, in both large and small amounts. Knowing when to take medication throughout the day, as well as interaction symptoms between common drugs, can save your life, which makes this an essential read for anyone who isn’t prone to blindly trust overworked doctors and profit-driven insurance companies.

While there is an edge of bias to Stukanov’s writing, the facts are presented plainly, and proven science is clearly separated from pseudo-science, anecdotal evidence, and supposition. Despite the occasionally dense material, Stukanov writes well, utilizing real-world and accessible examples so anyone can read and absorb this important information.

Some of the graphs and infographics are poorly formatted (as is the cover), but they still manage to get the point across. As a whole, this is a helpful and potentially life-saving guide for those who want to be fully informed about their health and wellness practices.