Sometimes I think that having fewer "pests" would be nice. But I get over it, I do know better, but I don't know the details. This article gives a good overview of the risks of losing biodiversity. So... read on!
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CA LYME MYTH #1
- There is no Lyme Disease in CaliforniaBRACE YOURSELF. It's in California, yes, SOUTHERN California, and all states of the US. It's the fastest growing infectious disease in the country, surpassing AIDS. Forget SARS, forget the Bird Flu.
CA LYME MYTH #2
- Lyme Always Has a Bulls-Eye RashDON'T WE WISH. 70% of people infected with Lyme never get a rash. Never. Yet, per the IDSA, doctors take the absence of a rash to rule Lyme out.
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LYME IN THE NEWS
- Metaphysical medicine: The murky meaning of cure | Psychology Today Blogs
A very good article by Pamela Weintraub, author of "Cure Unknown: Inside the Lyme Epidemic." - IMPORTANT Lyme Legislation in CT
A well-written article about pending legislation that would help LLMDs and patients. Read it, and you will get a very clear picture of the Lyme "problem". - Killing Two Pests in One Shot
From the NY Times... about culling deer (also reducing Lyme exposure), and giving the meat to food pantries... - Hard-Bitten in Texas
Excellent article! Everyone should read. - I Am SOOO Over the Bambi Thing...
- CALDA rolls out Lyme Disease Policy Wonk Blog!
Written by Lorraine Johnson, the epicenter of Lyme political action, you'll hear what's going on and what you can do. - San Diego Newscaster Fights Lyme
Read about outspoken broadcaster Brooke Landau's story of Lyme. (Note: they could have proof-read a bit more thoroughly....)
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AUDIO: Margaret Mead on Human Awareness
- THIS I BELIEVE, 1953
A brilliant essay that points to the heart of humanity.
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