The Lyme Disease Solution

by James A. Duke (Foreword), James A. Duke (Foreword by)

Lyme disease has become the fastest-growing infectious disease transmitted by ticks (or other vectors) in the United States, but still remains a condition that is frequently misunderstood, overlooked, and misdiagnosed. Written by a leading practitioner of Lyme-aware medicine, this comprehensive guide will reveal to you the facts about this very serious disease - symptoms of which can mimic cardiac, neurological, and rheumatoid conditions - and will tell you what you need to know about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Lyme disease.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Medical

523 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Dr. James A. Duke, PhD, Ethnobotanist, PhD in Botany (UNC, Chapel Hill; Phi Beta Kappa; Distinguished Alumnus), served 3 years with Missouri Botanical Garden, 7 years with Battelle Memorial Institute in Panama, Colombia and Columbus Ohio, as an ecologist; and 27 years as economic botanist, with USDA in Beltsville, Md, On Sept. 30, 1995, he retired from the USDA. Before retiring, Dr. Duke brought his ethnobotanical and phytochemical database online at USDA (http://www.ars-grin.gov/duke/). It is now, in Duke’s retirement, one of the most frequently consulted areas of the USDA website. Duke serves as distinguished herbal lecturer with the Tai Sophia Healing Institute, Laurel MD. He has written more than 30 books on medicinal plants.

Reviews

[Jenifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned how to live with lyme disease. Every book I've read on the subject seemed to depress me and leave me feeling hopeless. This book gave me ways to be proactive. The most important thing, for me, is the anti-inflammation diet. When those little spirochete devils start to cycle, I turn to the diet for relief and it helps a lot. Now I don't make such a big deal about having this disease. It's just a fact of life for me. I do what I can to ride the waves with dignity and grace.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life changing. Especially the last few chapters. He knows what he's talking about. Listen to his advice and follow his steps. It has helped me tremendously and I have chronic Lyme and 3 other co infections. I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to be able to fight back against their Lyme disease

[Andrea]

Very helpful basic overview of Lyme disease. Detailed yet easy to understand for the lymie brain. Definitely would recommend for someone newly navigating the lyme world and hoping to avoid its many pitfalls.

[Shan.Knee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book with h great insi

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good suggestions on treatment, especially anti inflammatory diet. Stresses need for antibiotics initially to get the spirochete load down but then goes into alternatives. A bit too rosey on "cure" of chronic cases.

[Lori Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Straightforward compared to other books. Gave me helpful insight into the various antibiotics I've been on and clued me in to supplements to try.

[Waltraud Brogren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful, learned much about the complications involving: diagnosis, testing accuracies, treatment, etc. This will be a reference book on my library shelf for some time to come.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

SO far.. overwhelming.. Remained overwhelming..

[Toni Page · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent discussion of how to treat Lyme disease both medically and personally.