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Outwitting Poison Ivy

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If you don't known much about the trio of poisonous plants, this book is a good place to start. It has a satisfying amount of information for identifying poison ivy, oak or sumac, where they are most likely to be found, plus scientific background and history. Then it provides guidelines for classifying your sensitivity and what to expect in a reaction, as well as ideas for remedies and prevention. Also included are stories from other poison ivy sufferers so the book does tend to repeat itself when discussing how the common myths are misleading. But because it has decent photos for quick identification; handy charts for finding desired info fast and basic tips for avoidance, makes this book a good reference to have on hand. Not to mention that it's size makes it an easy one to pack with your gear for extended trips into the backwoods.

Prevention is the best way to outwit the effects of poison ivy and this book will inform you on all you need to know. {After reading, I couldn't help but notice that the cover image is inadequate, because the poisonous plants described have white berries, not red.}

A concise, informative book debunking the myths of the dreaded poison ivy. While no miracle cures were given, practical information was presented dealing with avoiding, treating,and understanding the plant and its effects on people. I reccomend this book to anyone who enjoys the outdoors!

Ok so I'll admit that what attracted me to this book was the fact that I am a Poison Ivy survivor. Anyone who has lived through the two to three week nightmare of poison ivy will agree that for the rest of your life a certain amount of fear lives in your psyche, of ever becoming infected again. So that was what prompted me to pick the book up. It was an interesting read, including the little personal stories related by other suffers. I will however say that this book had nothing new to offer short of perhaps, that certain toilet seats made in China could give you a case of Ivy rash as they are lacquered with a plant which is similar in make up to Poison Ivy. Good luck if you have the rash, I myself recommend spending a lot of time sitting in a hot tub, or if you can swimming in the ocean, since those are the only two things that seemed to give me any relief. Oh and keep telling yourself it will only last three weeks.

Informative, well written and easy to read book on poison ivy. Includes stories of other's experiences with poison ivy and the treatments they had to endure in the past. It is one of those books that you'll have to read sections out loud to others around you.

IT,S MOST LIKELY A GOOD BOOK . I,LL NEVER REALLY KNOW BECAUSE AMMZON SENT ME A USED ONE ! I DON,T REMEMBER ASKING THEM FOR OONE ? BUT IF THEY SAID I DID ,THEN SO BE IT .BUT YOU,LL HAVE TO ASK SOME ONE ELSE ABOUT IT .MY BOOK WAS TOR UP .. TAPED UP BIG TIME . PLASTIC WRAP HOLDEN IT TOGETHER ! IT WAS NOT GOOD .I WON,T BE BUYING ANY MORE BOOK REAL SOON FROM THEM BECAUSE OF THIS ! I REALLY DON,T REMEMBER ORDERING TRASH TO READ AND SOME PAGES MISSING I THINK ? SO CAN,T GIVE YOU MY WORD ON THIS ONE .ASK THEM MAYBE THEY HAVE A GOOD ONE THEY MIGHT SELL YA .I JUST DON,T KNOW .OK BY NOW FROM WESS