Wolf-Dieter Storl

Not what I expected at all. I knew it was going to be more about mythology and anthropology and the bear as an iconic symbol. I wasn't expecting science. But in just the first few pages the author states that all plants and minerals have souls. That pets and other animals will deflect bad things away from people even taking on illnesses to protect the humans nearby.

I do like nature books that are science based but I'm as open minded as anyone and also enjoy stories of mythology. Being open minded doesn't mean I'm willing to accept the utter bollocks this author was spouting though. I've left it with no rating as clearly this book wasn't meant for me.… (more)

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Healing Lyme Disease Naturally by Wolf D. Storl is a book about Lyme Disease and how to achieve a total cure naturally.

I picked this up because we recently had a pediatric case in our family that needed attention. After visiting multiple doctors we were told the only way to battle the disease was to take a 21 day course of antibiotics and retest a few months later. We noticed even after the antibiotics, there was still something brewing as symptoms would occasionally reappear. After researching myself and reading this book, I believe now that antibiotics are not the answer for everyone. People react differently to the disease.

What I love about this book is that the author has a story to tell about his own experience and how he treated himself. He covers many methods of natural cures including Chinese Medicine, spiritual guidance, and plant use to name a few. There's a section pertaining to just the healing plants with descriptions for each. Many of the plants Mr. Storl deems useful are plants that we already had growing in our gardens. Typical plants like teasel, yarrow, elderberry, coneflower, and lemon balm are just some of the plants used as powders and teas. The book also covers the history of the disease, ticks and the different diseases they transmit, and information on bacteria and how it survives. It offers methods of protecting yourself from ticks, and how to keep your body healthy with diet and exercise.

I was really fascinated with the section outlining the different paths of transmission. It turns out Lyme Disease doesn't just transmit from ticks. The book doesn't agree with the CDC.

Here are statements from the CDC's website:

There is no evidence that Lyme disease is transmitted from person-to-person. For example, a person cannot get infected from touching, kissing, or having sex with a person who has Lyme disease.
Lyme disease acquired during pregnancy may lead to infection of the placenta and possible stillbirth; however, no negative effects on the fetus have been found when the mother receives appropriate antibiotic treatment. There are no reports of Lyme disease transmission from breast milk.
There is no credible evidence that Lyme disease can be transmitted through air, food, water, or from the bites of mosquitoes, flies, fleas, or lice.

This is interesting as the author points out that there is evidence proving these methods of transmission, they are just least likely.

Each chapter has a set of quotes from multiple authors. This is a favorite:

"Don't let it get to the point that you have accepted the diagnosis, because then your fate is sealed."

I feel strongly about the quote above. I believe it's more important than ever that everyone be their own patient advocates because in many cases modern medicine is lacking proper treatments that truly heal the body versus just covering symptoms and ailments. Everyone is different and what if there is a cure for you?

At this point I can't say for sure that the methods in this book are a 100% cure, but they have helped us. I believe in the power of plants and the principles outlined in the book make sense.

I'm so glad I found this book and I recommend it to anyone dealing with Lyme Disease or for those who want to learn more.

5*****… (more)

I love this book, but I think of it as 'folkloric' factual, rather than 'historic' factual, if that makes any sense. This is not only one of my favourite books about plants, but one of my favourite books in general. Witchcraft Medicine is engagingly written; academic references are given, but they don't interrupt the flowing prose. The topics vary, although the main theme of the intertwined relationship of plants and witches is always present. I loved the information on ancient Greek religion, Germanic folklore, the witch vs the virgin in art, flying ointments, the Devil, goddesses, and the demonization of Nature. The book is filled with beautiful glossy photographs and intriguing woodcuts.

My one complaint is that the section on the "war on drugs" is a bit too personal; while I agree with the author's viewpoint, the change in tone from academically 'neutral' to overtly and politically biased is a bit jarring. Other than that, I love this book. While it's not specifically aimed at pagans, it's certainly a much better written and more informative reference on plant folklore than any of the 'magical herbal' type books on the market today.… (more)