The Lyme Disease Solution

by James A. Duke (Foreword)

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

James A. Duke was an American botanist and leading authority on medicinal plants. He earned a doctorate in botany from the University of North Carolina in 1961 and later led the USDA's Plant Taxonomy Laboratory. He authored numerous works on botanical medicine, including The Green Pharmacy and CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, and developed the USDA's Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases.

Reviews

[Jenifer]

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]

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]

Excellent book with h great insi

[Renee]

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]

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]

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]

SO far.. overwhelming.. Remained overwhelming..

[Toni Page]

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