In Healing Lyme Disease Naturally, anthropologist Wolf D. Storl shares his own success in overcoming a difficult, sometimes deadly disease that is reaching epidemic proportions. When he was diagnosed, Dr. Storl refused standard treatments because of antibiotic intolerance. Instead, he researched healing systems of various cultures including Traditional Chinese Medicine, American Indian healing practices, homeopathy, and traditional Western herbal lore and discovered the teasel root. Teasel, a flowering plant that grows throughout Europe and Asia, tonifies the liver and kidneys, promotes blood circulation, and strengthens the bones and tendons. The plant has been documented to help cure chronic conditions marked by arthritis, sore, stiff muscles, and eventual incapacitation—all symptoms associated with Lyme disease. Dr. Storl’s approach consists of flushing out toxins and inhibiting bacteria by using teasel root as tincture, powder, or tea (available for purchase online and in natural foods stores); stimulating the immune system and detoxifying the body by exposing it to extreme heat (sweat lodges and Japanese baths); and dietary and naturopathic measures, including fresh natural food, exercise, and sufficient sleep. Written in an encouraging, personal tone but based in science and clinical studies, Healing Lyme Disease Naturally offers hope in combating a condition that has stubbornly resisted conventional medical treatment.
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“[Wolf] Storl’s fast-paced journey through the material reads like an adventure story of the author’s own migration from sickness to health and of his education in Lyme disease.”
—From the foreword by Matthew Wood, author of The Book of Herbal Wisdom and The Hearthwise Herbal
“Medical anthropologist and herbalist Wolf Storl presents a thoroughly fascinating compendium of science, history, and ethnographic lore on this mysterious and multi-faceted illness.”
—Ralph Metzner, PhD, president of The Green Earth Foundation and author of Green Psychology and MindSpace and TimeStream
“Paracelsus fought against the medical establishment of his time by demonstrating that folk medicine is not just ‘old-wives’ tales,’ and Wolf Storl does the same in this remarkable book.”
—Richard Rudgley, PhD, anthropologist, BBC television presenter, and author of Lost Civilizations of the Stone Age and The Encyclopedia of Phsychoactive Substances
“Wolf Storl uniquely combines science and his personal account of Lyme disease with insightful philosophy. Healing Lyme Disease Naturally is an important contribution to the literature of this misunderstood disease and a delight to read.”
—Kris Hill, herbalist
“Storl’s experience as a well-seasoned anthropologist is evident in his exploration of the relationship between medicine, culture, and politics. … I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in herbalism, natural healing, or the history of chronic disease treatment, and would consider it required reading for anyone dealing with chronic Lyme disease. Storl puts faith in nature’s ability to heal, but also puts responsibility on the patient to create an environment that facilitates healing. … The book is intriguing, and stimulates you to ask many questions and self-reflect. It has spoken to me so clearly with words that reflect my philosophy and desire for my own treatment. Truly one of the best books I’ve read in ages.”
—Kim Christensen, Lymenaide
—From the foreword by Matthew Wood, author of The Book of Herbal Wisdom and The Hearthwise Herbal
“Medical anthropologist and herbalist Wolf Storl presents a thoroughly fascinating compendium of science, history, and ethnographic lore on this mysterious and multi-faceted illness.”
—Ralph Metzner, PhD, president of The Green Earth Foundation and author of Green Psychology and MindSpace and TimeStream
“Paracelsus fought against the medical establishment of his time by demonstrating that folk medicine is not just ‘old-wives’ tales,’ and Wolf Storl does the same in this remarkable book.”
—Richard Rudgley, PhD, anthropologist, BBC television presenter, and author of Lost Civilizations of the Stone Age and The Encyclopedia of Phsychoactive Substances
“Wolf Storl uniquely combines science and his personal account of Lyme disease with insightful philosophy. Healing Lyme Disease Naturally is an important contribution to the literature of this misunderstood disease and a delight to read.”
—Kris Hill, herbalist
“Storl’s experience as a well-seasoned anthropologist is evident in his exploration of the relationship between medicine, culture, and politics. … I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in herbalism, natural healing, or the history of chronic disease treatment, and would consider it required reading for anyone dealing with chronic Lyme disease. Storl puts faith in nature’s ability to heal, but also puts responsibility on the patient to create an environment that facilitates healing. … The book is intriguing, and stimulates you to ask many questions and self-reflect. It has spoken to me so clearly with words that reflect my philosophy and desire for my own treatment. Truly one of the best books I’ve read in ages.”
—Kim Christensen, Lymenaide
About the Author
Wolf D. Storl received his BA in anthropology from Ohio State University, his MA in sociology from Kent State University, and his PhD in Ethnology/Anthropology from the University of Berne, Switzerland. He has been a guest professor at the University of Berne, lecturing on cultural ecology, a Visiting Scholar at the Benares Hindu University, India, Department of Sociology, and has taught courses such as medical anthropology at Sheridan College in Wyoming. Dr. Storl, who has spent time pursuing anthropological interests in India, Bangladesh, Burma, Thailand, China, and Japan, has published twenty-eight books in German (as well as three in English: Culture and Horticulture: A Philosophy of Gardening, Witchcraft Medicine, and Shiva: The Wild God of Power and Ecstasy) covering such topics as traditional folk medicine, medicinal paradigms of native people, herb lore, and ethnobotany. His books and articles have been translated into various languages (Czech, Polish, Lithuanian, Dutch, Danish, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Japanese). Currently a freelance writer and lecturer, Dr. Storl has appeared on numerous radio and television broadcasts in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Great Britain (BBC). He lives in Rohrdorf, Germany.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book/resource for healing Lyme naturally- without antibiotics
February 24, 2011
By Lisa Ames
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've read many books on Lyme Disease and on healing Lyme Disease.
Some include antibiotic use. This one does not. The author
himself had Lyme disease and chose not to use antibiotics
due to a long-term super-infection he had gotten in the
past (from strong meds/antibiotics) that took years to heal. Anyway, it
is a refreshing book to read with lots of ideas of natural/herbal
remedies for helping to strengthen the immune system and heal from
Lyme Disease. He includes some information/ideas/protocols from a
few other docs treating Lyme Disease naturally, including Buhner.
The 3 main books I'm using (along with my Lyme doc) to help guide me
on my healing journey (I'm 9 months into the Lyme diagnosis) are:
1. this one; 2. Buhner's "Healing Lyme" and 3. Kenneth Singleton's
"The Lyme Disease Solution"
Some include antibiotic use. This one does not. The author
himself had Lyme disease and chose not to use antibiotics
due to a long-term super-infection he had gotten in the
past (from strong meds/antibiotics) that took years to heal. Anyway, it
is a refreshing book to read with lots of ideas of natural/herbal
remedies for helping to strengthen the immune system and heal from
Lyme Disease. He includes some information/ideas/protocols from a
few other docs treating Lyme Disease naturally, including Buhner.
The 3 main books I'm using (along with my Lyme doc) to help guide me
on my healing journey (I'm 9 months into the Lyme diagnosis) are:
1. this one; 2. Buhner's "Healing Lyme" and 3. Kenneth Singleton's
"The Lyme Disease Solution"
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book provides interesting cultural and historical information on healing, traditional medicine, herbal medicine, etc. For someone looking for a comprehensive approach to treating Lyme, however, this isn't it. It focuses on basically one herb, teasel. Storl writes in the 1st chapter, "In short: Teasel root tincture or tea, taken for a few weeks, in addition to hot baths every day, or every other day (sauna, thermal baths, sunbathing), is a very good cure for Lyme disease." It may have been a very good cure for *his* type of Lyme disease, but not everyone manifests in the same way with the same severity. If I had hopped in the sauna and/or hot bath every other day at the height of my symptoms, I think my brain would have exploded. I had to avoid any source of heat for over a year because it aggravated my already highly-inflamed brain and nervous system. It triggered strong vibration and throbbing in my head and spine and caused all of my symptoms to flare up. For me, at that level of severity, heat was not an option. It's been just recently, after 2 years of antibiotic treatment, that I'm able to enjoy hot baths and saunas the way I used to. Now, at this point in my treatment, I do believe the baths and saunas are good for me and good for flushing out toxins.
I also don't agree with his stance on antibiotics. I was never a fan of antibiotics before I got Lyme disease. I wouldn't even use antibacterial hand soap. I was committed to using all-natural and/or herbal treatments for illness. However, I believe that antibiotics were crucial in lessening my bacterial load and in coaxing my suppressed immune system to re-emerge. Now that my symptoms are much more manageable, and my immune system on board, I'm going to switch over to an herbal protocol and have complete confidence that it will work for me. But I do believe that in certain severe and/or long-standing cases of Lyme, antibiotics are necessary, at least at first. Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire. This is what antibiotics were made for, severe infections of the brain and nervous system, not for cows and colds.
Storl has an absolutely absurd section called "Fashionable Diseases" in the chapter called "Fear of Nature." In it, he talks about how Lyme is "in vogue" and asks the question, "Is it possible that Lyme disease is a fad?" He discusses "fashionable diseases" in history such as demon possession, bad fluids (flu, intestinal problems), neurasthenia (general weakness of female nerves), etc. Well, if Lyme is fashionable, it's fashionable in the same way that TB and malaria are fashionable as far as I'm concerned! I found this section to be almost insulting. He ends it with, "Maybe, to a certain degree, Lyme disease can be seen as a 'fashionable' disease, as an expression of the Zeitgeist. If that is the case, it will share the fate of all fashions, that is, it will eventually be forgotten." Seriously???
Criticisms aside, I found his info re: the historical treatment of syphilis to be fascinating. There's great in-depth info on teasel, as would be expected. Storl also touches on a number of other herbs that help with recovery from Lyme, mentions a few other protocols (Klinghardt, etc.), and discusses lifestyle factors, diet, etc. So, overall, I did find this book interesting and worth reading. I appreciated his anthropologist's perspective, even though he sometimes got carried away (Zeitgeist). Think of this as just one book in your Lyme library. Take from it what you will and leave the rest, as with all Lyme books and books in general.
I also don't agree with his stance on antibiotics. I was never a fan of antibiotics before I got Lyme disease. I wouldn't even use antibacterial hand soap. I was committed to using all-natural and/or herbal treatments for illness. However, I believe that antibiotics were crucial in lessening my bacterial load and in coaxing my suppressed immune system to re-emerge. Now that my symptoms are much more manageable, and my immune system on board, I'm going to switch over to an herbal protocol and have complete confidence that it will work for me. But I do believe that in certain severe and/or long-standing cases of Lyme, antibiotics are necessary, at least at first. Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire. This is what antibiotics were made for, severe infections of the brain and nervous system, not for cows and colds.
Storl has an absolutely absurd section called "Fashionable Diseases" in the chapter called "Fear of Nature." In it, he talks about how Lyme is "in vogue" and asks the question, "Is it possible that Lyme disease is a fad?" He discusses "fashionable diseases" in history such as demon possession, bad fluids (flu, intestinal problems), neurasthenia (general weakness of female nerves), etc. Well, if Lyme is fashionable, it's fashionable in the same way that TB and malaria are fashionable as far as I'm concerned! I found this section to be almost insulting. He ends it with, "Maybe, to a certain degree, Lyme disease can be seen as a 'fashionable' disease, as an expression of the Zeitgeist. If that is the case, it will share the fate of all fashions, that is, it will eventually be forgotten." Seriously???
Criticisms aside, I found his info re: the historical treatment of syphilis to be fascinating. There's great in-depth info on teasel, as would be expected. Storl also touches on a number of other herbs that help with recovery from Lyme, mentions a few other protocols (Klinghardt, etc.), and discusses lifestyle factors, diet, etc. So, overall, I did find this book interesting and worth reading. I appreciated his anthropologist's perspective, even though he sometimes got carried away (Zeitgeist). Think of this as just one book in your Lyme library. Take from it what you will and leave the rest, as with all Lyme books and books in general.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Jutzi
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
In the spring I bought a couple books: "Healing Lyme" by Stephen Buhner, and "Healing Lyme Disease Naturally" by Wolf Storl. Both are excellently written, and Storl, being an anthropologist, reads more as a philosophical study of disease and all the implications on society long ago and through the present. I believe most, if not all, inquisitive types would be very interested in his book. It really enhanced my understanding of Lyme, Syphilis, and the history and impacts of the diseases and medicine while simultaneously being a practical and philosophical piece. I plan to draw on it heavily for some parts of my classes.
Buhner's book is to the concise, well written, and highly recommended... just beware the outline of the core protocol on page 76, it says take 3-4 cat's claw, 3 times a day, and should say 1-4, 3 times a day. I made the mistake of reading the book and taking a couple weeks before beginning treatment. I looked at the chart, took 3 cat's claw on my first dose and began feeling a sense of euphoria a while after...
I have seen progress... I feel more energetic and my mind is a little sharper... I have been on max dose, plus teasel (15+ drops a day), for 2 weeks and 6 weeks, respectively. I think chronic lymies may have to do some long term treatment, but also hope these natural cures prove to be effective for the long haul.
Buhner's book is to the concise, well written, and highly recommended... just beware the outline of the core protocol on page 76, it says take 3-4 cat's claw, 3 times a day, and should say 1-4, 3 times a day. I made the mistake of reading the book and taking a couple weeks before beginning treatment. I looked at the chart, took 3 cat's claw on my first dose and began feeling a sense of euphoria a while after...
I have seen progress... I feel more energetic and my mind is a little sharper... I have been on max dose, plus teasel (15+ drops a day), for 2 weeks and 6 weeks, respectively. I think chronic lymies may have to do some long term treatment, but also hope these natural cures prove to be effective for the long haul.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
VERY INFORMATIVE
This book helped me understand what I already new instinctively - to trust my body to heal. Teasel and other herbal treatments to eliminate Lyme spirochetes, but more importantly... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Olga Gonzalez
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Book Very informative
Lots of information and a lot of reiteration of many symptoms. Its good to know there is another way when the docs cant find anything to help.
Published 4 months ago by Christina
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you think you have Lyme Disease this is a must read!
If you have Lyme Disease, stop the antibiotics and get this book! A natural approach
to healing it that is dynamite! Read more
to healing it that is dynamite! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Amy Cerny Vasterling
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great resource...but not for healing lyme
I first want to say that I bought this book knowing the author was biased about the use of antibiotics. Read more
Published 10 months ago by M. Bromius
5.0 out of 5 stars
well written
As an herbalist and holistic practitioner, this book was very thrilling to find. I know it won't go over well in the mainstream community, however, if you are looking to take... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Annie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Read it and checked the references -- provoking
I almost didn't buy it because of Lymedoc's review, but I was able to see the reference through Amazon's preview and found the article in the New England Journal. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Nik K
4.0 out of 5 stars
unusual perspective and and a lot of useful information, but not your...
I love Dr. Storl's books, no matter what he writes about - and he has covered quite a range of subjects. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Kat Morgenstern
5.0 out of 5 stars
Healing Lyme Disease Naturally
Very good..Having Lyme this is a very easy read, very easy to understand. I am going all natural, and was already taking teasel. Read more
Published on May 19, 2011 by bonnie glick
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not Your Primary Lyme Reference
There is some good info on teasel and other herbs, but about four fifths of this book is esoteric philosophy, some of it veering way 'out there', for instance, Lyme is related to... Read more
Published on March 26, 2011 by Randy Remote
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not for those searching for Lyme treatments
I have to agree with Lymedoc. This is not the book to buy if you are searching for Lyme treatments. In that sense, the book can be summarized in one sentence: "Teasel can be used... Read more
Published on February 7, 2011 by Montana Reader
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