Alternatives For Arthritis

Title info: Arthritis has reached pandemic levels in the western world. A chronic condition conventional medicine finds very hard to deal with, it is one of the most common diseases associated with old age, and one of the biggest causes of disability at any time of life. But there is little that medicine can do, other than help suppress the pain and inflammation, and replace joints. This book supplies a wide array of possibilities that can help to relieve pain, improve movement, and even reverse the problem. They include new diets, herbal remedies, exercises and even mind-over-matter techniques. This is a must-read for anyone with arthritis who's been told there's nothing that can be done to help them.Series info: What Doctors Don’t Tell You is a well-respected international magazine that has been researching medicine – alternative and conventional – since 1989. It is now widely regarded as one of the best health newsletters in the world. Now, in association with What Doctors Don’t Tell You, Hay House is publishing an authoritative new series of books, each focusing on a common health condition or concern, to help readers make informed decisions about their health, and the health of their families.

Alternatives for Arthritis describes the pros and cons of prescription and over-the-counter medications commonly used to treat the pain of osteoarthritis. It also reviews a range of alternatives for pain relief, including herbs, home remedies and nutraceutical supplements. Acupuncture and apitherapy are also discussed. Scientific evidence is presented for those approaches that have been studied. Readers will learn many ways to help ease their own joint pain.

This indispensable reference features the latest alternative approaches to diagnosing, treating, and preventing arthritis. It also details how to pinpoint the underlying factors leading to arthritis and includes proven and nontoxic ways to heal or manage arthritis naturally and without the risk of serious side effects. A completely updated and expanded guide to alternative treatments for arthritis. Covers supplement therapy, organ detoxification regimes, and immune system boosters to relieve joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation. From the creators of Alternative Medicine magazine and THE ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE DEFINITVE GUIDE, which has sold 650,000 copies.

An alphabetic guide to some alternative treatments for arthritis.

A guide to living well with this common—and complex—condition from“one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have” (Publishers Weekly). From the doctors at Mayo Clinic—the top-ranked hospital in the country according to US News & World Report—this book is a complete guide to understanding and living with arthritis. Find the latest expertise on various forms of arthritis, medications and other treatment options, and self-care to successfully manage joint pain and stay active and independent. If you have joint pain, you know it can lead to frustrating limitations in daily life. In fact, this complex group of joint diseases—osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and many other forms—is the most common cause of disability in the United States. But living with it doesn’t have to mean sitting on the sidelines. This book offers the same expert knowledge that Mayo Clinic doctors, nurses and therapists use in caring for patients. Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis: • Breaks down different forms of arthritis and joint pain to help you understand their causes, their signs and symptoms, and what each may mean for your health • Explores the latest in arthritis treatments, including new medications to slow or stop the disease, improved options for joint surgery, joint injections, and evidence-based guidance on pain control and integrative medicine • Provides practical tips for living with arthritis while exercising, traveling, or working • Offers useful advice on diet, mental health, and protecting your joints

The authors take a holistic approach to finding the causes of arthritis pain and offer a self-help treatment program designed to heal the body from the inside out by incorporating medicinal herbs, nutritional supplements, exercise, diet, and chiropractic care.

Did you know that... � the catch-all term 'arthritis' actually consists of six different disease groups? � over-the-counter pain relief medication could speed up the progress of arthritis? � some treatments for arthritis could have life-threatening side effects? � surgery does not guarantee healing and could lead to more serious conditions? In the traditional Western medical world, most patients aren't told the full story of arthritis and how to get better. Nor are they told about some of the limitations of conventional treatments. In this book, the team at What Doctors Don't Tell You, the internationally respected health magazine and website, draws on 27 years of research into conventional and unconventional treatments and presents its findings to help you make informed decisions about your health, and the health of your family. This ground-breaking book explains that you don't have to accept arthritis as an unwelcome consequence of growing older. It reveals a wide array of options to relieve pain, improve movement and even reverse the condition, including dietary changes, complementary medicines, supplements and mind-body therapies - many with a proven track record of success. This is a must-read for anyone with arthritis who has been told that nothing can be done to help them.