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1.0 out of 5 stars
Please Do Your Research!, December 10, 2008
This review is from: The Lyme Disease Survival Guide: Physical, Lifestyle, and Emotional Strategies for Healing (Paperback)
I've had Lyme for 23 years, and, believe me, I've done my research. This is the worst book possible, and I'll tell you why.
There is a lot of opinion and conjecture being passed off as fact. There are no references. There is poor research, and she is a researcher! A couple of examples are: Armour is porcine (from pigs), not bovine. It can make a difference with respect to allergies. The moon is not a planet! CoQ10 is touted as a terrific supplement, but, if you take Mepron for Babesiosis, you may as well pour that expensive liquid down the drain. It interacts with CoQ10, rendering it ineffective. There are dangerous recommendations. So called "miracle mineral supplement" turns into that which is used to bleach paper! Doesn't sound non-toxic to me. Healing codes? Please. Following recommendations such as this can delay treatment, and that is costly. The humor falls flat. And if you're not a fundamentalist Christian, you may be offended by all the god-talk. There is much better information in books and online. In summary: buyer beware! One final note: I'm not down on alternative treatment. I now follow a completely alternative protocol, that of Dr. Buhner. He is a master herbalist, and it is extensively researched.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lyme disease is nothing to sneeze at..., August 30, 2008
This review is from: The Lyme Disease Survival Guide: Physical, Lifestyle, and Emotional Strategies for Healing (Paperback)
Lyme disease is nothing to sneeze at, but few have any answers as to how they will survive it. Strasheim has survived and has been gracious enough to share what she has learned on her journey.
First, we want to know "physical strategies for health Lyme disease." The author describes "finding your healing path in a labyrinth of possibilities" and explains the "seven primary protocols." This is a good starting point for anyone who has Lyme, knows of anyone who has Lyme, or for someone who may get Lyme. Being educated or prepared is essential.
Next, Strasheim explores the "detoxification strategies." Once you start killing off the bacteria with the treatment protocols, they either pile up in your body or you get them out through detoxification. And toxins are everywhere! The author discusses "eliminating stealth toxins from your diet and household." This is extremely important even without a Lyme disease sentence.
Testing and supplements are an important part of Lyme disease and Connie does a good job covering these topics. "Hormone balance" and "adjunct Lyme disease treatments" are two other areas the author wants us aware of - written in easy to read format.
Heavy metals, diet, and an easy to follow exercise plan are available. The author promises that the exercise plan will "get you moving, but won't leave you wiped out." Who doesn't want to benefit from exercise and still have enough energy to take the cap off the probiotics? And for those of you who may have little income, Strasheim discusses "formatting a protocol on a budget." For many Lyme disease victims, among the first things to go is the income. We find we are unable to work eight hours at one time - if we're able to work at all. This budget idea strikes me as unique - maintaining one's health on a shoestring just may be the answer for you. Connie rounds the book out with "habits" and a "little humor."
With Lyme disease, there are often obstacles and challenges. Of course the physical problems associated with Lyme disease can, in themselves, be horrific. But little do we consider the emotional and mental difficulties that may be involved. How do we handle a social obligation when we look fine, but we aren't feeling well? Is there a way to get through the day and still smile? "The Lyme Disease Survival Guide" provides insight and guidance from someone that has experienced the disease firsthand.
"Author Connie Strasheim is an accomplished healthcare journalist." She divides her private life between Colorado and Costa Rico [...]
Thumbs up for this educational book!
Sue Vogan
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author of NCO: No Compassion Observed and The Experts of Lyme Disease: A Radio Journalist Visits the Front Lines of the Lyme Wars -- [...]
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Lyme Disease Survival Guide, July 8, 2008
This review is from: The Lyme Disease Survival Guide: Physical, Lifestyle, and Emotional Strategies for Healing (Paperback)
This book is a must read for those struggling with Chronic Lyme Disease. Ms. Strasheim has done some very thorough and interesting research through her own trials -- which cannot be obtained by conventional doctors. This guide is easy to read and provides current information, great tips and several personal accounts about the disease. Five star recommended!
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