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This book provides the readers with a holistic treatmentplan designed by Dr. Brownstein and used in his medical practice totreat arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, lupus andother autoimmune disorders.The treatment involves the use of naturalhormones, diet recommendations, nutritional supplementation, allergyelimination and detoxification.

Dr. Brownstein also describes how many illnesses such as arthritis,chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and other automimmune diseases may becaused by infections.This book will show you that supporting theimmune system is the key to treating these chronic conditions.Bydeveloping a comprehensive treatment program that includes usingnatural therapies, "Overcoming Arthritis" gives hope to thosesuffering from many chronic conditions.Dr. Brownstein includes over30 case studies from his medical practice to illustrate the success hehas had in treating these difficult chronic conditions.This bookwill show you how you can learn to use safe and effective therapies toregain your health. ... Read more

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overcoming arthritis
Have great hopes that this book, like the first Brownstein book I bought, will be as helpful to now deal with the pain of arthritis.

Excellent info
Having Lupus and Fibromyalgia I have followed a number of recommendations by Dr. Brownstein and highly recommend this book.I have heard of using antibiotics for Lupus before but no doctors ever recommended it.Very informative and easy to read.The fact that one's thyroid might be one of a number culprits in many of these diseases helped me out because until I got the right doseage my Fibromyalgia was off the charts.Also the idea of eliminating wheat and gluten was a great move.I subscribe to this doctors monthly newsletter and friends and family have benefitted from many of his recommendations.I say buy the book and read it and don't just go by the one comment you won't be disappointed as long as you follow his recommendations.

Quackery
I wonder how this guy got through medical school.

I sampled a random page from this book on Amazon (Surprise me) and he says that Americans on restricted calorie diets are often "protein deficient" and therefore can't effectively fight inflammatory conditions like arthritis. This is total nonsense.

There is a medical condition, well understood and with definite florid symptoms, called kwakashor. It is caused by protein deficiency. News Flash: This condition is almost totally unknown in America!

On the contrary, Americans get PLENTY of protein, even when they are dieting! First of all, your body makes most of the protein it needs even if you are a vegan & avoid eating any animal derived food at all. Secondly, the American diet is full of dairy and soy protein because such things are often added to food in ways that are may not be obvious.

If anything, American diets are most likely to contain too much protein. The symptoms of this are gout and kidney abnormalities as our bodies struggle to get rid of the toxic products of protein metabolism.

I confess I haven't read Dr. Brownstein's whole book yet (I'm going to, though) but such egregous misinformation on just one page is off-putting, to put it mildly. ... Read more

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The world's leading guide to arthritis and fibromyalgia--including up-to-date information on all available treatments, medications, and surgeries.

Proven techniques to reduce pain and increase dexterity.

How to build a calcium-rich diet and maintain a healthy weight.

Designing an exercise program to match specific needs.

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Excellent book for those suffering from arthritis.
I purchased this for my Wife who suffers from rhumatoid arthritis.
She found the tips and exercises particularly helpful.I have numerous problems with my back - including arthritis - and I have found the exercises to be helpful.We both highly recommend this text.

Arthritis Treatments
Many patients are dogged by chronic arthritis
pain and suffering. A strength of this work
is that the author reviews the different forms
and manifestations of the disease, as well as
comparative treatments. The acquisition would be
extremely useful for patients trying to develop
coping strategies for everyday living.

I find that prevention is the best coping
strategy. That is, know your triggers .
A trigger is an action that makes the symptomatology
worse. Classic triggers are :

o alcohol and smoking
o heavy creams
o coffee
o allergens of every type

The author explains the benefits of daily exercise
directed to preserving whatever functionality remains.
I find that a physical therapist is an invaluable
source. He/she can teach you how to perform everyday
motions without creating too many dangers from
falling or attempting to do activities which
make the symptomatology worse.

Acupuncture may be helpful to release excess
tension so that the limbs become more flexible
and less rigid.

Good luck and acquire this book for assistance with
arthritis issues.

Very helpful book
I am finding this book very helpful. I have myofascial pain (muscle) and find this book useful because I have a lot of difficulties with getting tasks done with my arms/hands due to ability and pain. I have really wanted to do some flower gardening this summer and this book has some lists of gardening tools that will help to get the job done. This has a lot of hints to help with grooming, household tasks, etc. I highly recommend this book to anyone with Carpal Tunnel, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, etc. One additional hint not in the book is that I have found it extremely comfortable to sleep at night with my hand and forearm on a polystyrene microbead pillow. You can google polystyrene microbead pillow or Moshi pillow. I find this kind of pillow very conforming to my hand and comfortable. My pillow is quite large and not over-stuffed (there is actually space in the pillow without the beads.) Also, I find that Biofreeze quite helpful on my tissues when the pain gets quite bad. You can order Biofreeze online or may get at your local pharmacy. Best of luck with feeling better.

Good for OLLI
We use this book at Osher Lifelong Learning for an Elder class in arthritis/pain management.It's a great text.

OK if you ignore some parts
I thought the majority of the book was very helpful.However, I was very upset that the authors decided to include some of their political views in the book - in particular I am referring to the statement that individuals consuming more than a certain amount of healthcare are unethical - ie: using biological response modifiers such as Enbrel.I hope that readers will recognize that this is just the authors' opinion - not a fact.Many people in the healthcare industry, including myself disagree with this statement.If you need biologicals, take them! ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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Go Natural
I'm not through all of the book yet, but what I've read thus far has me convinced to alter my diet, increase my intake of natural supplements and try to eliminate prescription medication from my arthritis treatment regimen. There are recipes, exercises, anecdotal evidence and common sense approaches throughout. I reccomend this for anyone looking for alternatives to medication that only addresses symptoms rather than treating the underlying causes of arthritis and related diseases.

Get This Book and Give Up Your Pain
This book is packed with usable information. I originally picked it up at the public library but found it to be so useful that I purchased a copy for my office. I also recommend this book to my arthritic massage clients.

Presentation is clear
Explanation of terminology is equally clear and succint.

I can personally vouch for the efficacy of the supplements, dietary routines, exercises, and therapies that the author details. I was able to reverse most of debilitating rheumatoid arthritis symptoms in much the manner the author suggests.

MY TAKE:
Follow the anti-arthritis diet - it is the lynch-pin of virtually all chronic diseases.

A Book worth Reading
This book is full of information and ideas to maintain a level of comfort with arthritis.It also includes foods you shouldn't eat if you have arthritis.I thought it was worth the money.

alternative medicine definitive guide to arthritis
Very informative about treating arthritis naturally. Allowed me to consider causes for arthritis that I would have never considered without the book.All around great tool for anyone who is frustrated with the lack of alternative care out there in the medical community. ... Read more

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The connection between inflammation and heart disease, arthritis, and other chronic ailments has become increasingly clear. Many food allergies and poor dietary choices overstimulate the immune system and cause inflammatory responses that erode the body’s wellness and pave the path for ill health. Based on her naturopathic practice, Jessica Black has devised a complete program for how to eat and cook to minimize and even prevent inflammation and its consequences. The first part of the book explains the benefits of the anti-inflammatory diet with an accessible discussion of the science behind it. The second half contains 108 recipes. The author offers many substitution suggestions and includes a healthy ingredient tip with each recipe. Most of the dishes can be prepared quickly and easily by even novice cooks. A week of sample menus for summer months and another for winter are included, as well as a substitutions chart, allowing readers to modify their favorite recipes to increase their healing potential. ... Read more

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I wish I'd had this book 50 years ago!
I studied everything I could find on keeping my family healthy according to the best available information at the time, and I practiced what I learned.I thought I was doing pretty well, but with the information in this book, I could have done even better! Fewer meds and more of the right kinds of foods (non-inflammatory)would have been very helpful. Anyone who is concerned about health for whatever reason could benefit.I certainly recommend it.

Great!!!
This is a great book everyone should read and Amazon.com is the best place to purchase it. THANKS for a seamless transaction.

Not as well-researched or current as I had hoped
This book is an OK starting resource for those who know little or nothing aobut nutrition, but I was hoping for a one-stop resource that would concisely and accurately summarize the current research on diet and inflammation, and this is not it. While it does contain a list of references at the back, the many controversial assertions (such as drinking absolutely massive amounts of water, and avoiding all nightshade vegetables including tomatoes and spinach, which are very high in documented health benefits)are not footnoted and supported by specific research. The discussion portion of the book is only 54 pages and contains little one couldn't find with a quick internet search. While the recipes look tasty, they take up the rest of the 225 pages and I have plenty of other cook books. Also, while the author gives a few general tips about nutrition, she doesn't mention the research on turmeric, which is perhaps the most promising anti-inflammatory spice, and she doesn't mention other important areas of research such as the effects of low aspirin doses and the extremely important relationship between inflammation and gum disease. I will be looking further.

some good recipes
This is an interesting and well written book. I wanted to get some easy starter recipes for the anti-inflammation diet and they have turned out better than I expected in most cases. The Easy Pancakes were easy to make - not so easy to eat! But the Hearty Healthy cookies are pretty darn good and the Sweet Potato soup was delicious! I would say that the few days that I've tried to stick to the Anti-inflammation diet - I do think I had less aches and pains.Unfortunately, I haven't worked at it like I should. The author provides all the information you need, reasons to do it, and a variety of easy recipes to try.

Fantastic resource for patients
Dr. Jessica Black has eloquently explained how the food we eat can affect and is paramount our health and our well-being. Her eating plan is easy to implement, and all the recipes I've tried so far are delicious.I will definitely recommend this book as a resource for my patients.

Thank you!
Dr. Tonia Winchester. BSc, ND
Naturopathic Physician
Arbour Wellness Centre ... Read more

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The author of Back Rx (more than 23,000 copies sold) returns with a book devoted to healing arthritis pain through nutrition, exercises, breathing practices, and the newest and safest state-of-the-art techniques.

Arthritis does not have to mean a lifetime of prescription medications or debilitating pain. Dr. Vijay Vad, who has been on the cutting edge of arthritis research and treats many of today’s star athletes, has developed a proven system for easing arthritis through lifestyle. A revolutionary three-part approach, the Arthritis Rx plan details:

• The best nutrition and other supplements for managing arthritis
• The Arthritis Rx diet, including an anti-inflammatory nutrition plan and a sample week of meals, recipes, and exercises
• The Arthritis Rx exercises: three step-by-step exercise series, ranging from a gentle motion regimen to a strenuous core body workout, all demonstrated through over 100 precise photographs.

Dr. Vad’s patients are proof—in just fifteen minutes a day for eight weeks, tremendous healing and joint strengthening can occur using the exercises in combination with the Arthritis Rx nutrition and supplement plan. Based on his cutting-edge research, Dr. Vad’s comprehensive guide also covers the three keys to slowing the progression of arthritis—flexibility, strength, and endurance; a balanced assessment of anti-inflammatory medications; and includes integrative therapies such as aquatherapy, ice, heat, and lubricants. ... Read more

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this book helped my pain
This is a great, practical book for people with osteoarthritis.The exercise program has helped my knees be pain free for over a year.I ordered this book as a gift for friends.

Good book, but I still have my doubts
First off let me say that this is the most optimistic book on this "disease" that I know of. The author seems highly qualified and really knows his subject.

I have joint pain (hip and knee), and I take glucosamine and chondroitin for the pain. It seems to help. However, I have my doubts that these things "build" or "rebuild" cartilage. One orthopedic surgeon in L.A. wrote that there is no evidence that they build or rebuild it, and that from what he read, glucosamine only "mimics" Tylenol on a molecular level, so if you take it, the pain is less, but it is the same as taking an aspirin. Trust me, I would love to believe that these things actually rebuild my knees and restore cartilage, but like I said, I have real doubts about that now. Chondroitin - I have read and heard from doctors - cannot penetrate the stomach wall, and there is no way it can reach the joints, from what I read. Most Glucosamine studies are either too limited, or are from Europe from long ago, so it is highly doubtful if they are good studies. I looked up ginger on the Mayo clinic website, and it stated that ginger is not proven as a cure for arthritis, but some limited trials suggest it might help (Mayo has one of the best rheumatology and arthritis departments in the world). It gave the studies that show ginger helps against joint inflamation/pain only a "B", i.e., there is some evidence, but it is not iron-clad, that it works (but there is no evidence that it does any harm, either).

But I want to make it very clear that I am not a doctor or scientist, and so what I am relating here should be viewed as that of a moderately-well informed reader who is not a doctor. All I am doing is relating some doubts that I have read from doctors in this field, after doing some research into this.

I like the exercises and the general discussion of arthritis in this book. I would still highly recommend this book. It is one of the more optimist books on the subject, too. I like the book. I even bought the pills the doctor sells, Zingerflex, and I take them every day. They DO reduce my subjective pain, too. I have almost no knee issues now. However, like I said, I would treat glucosamine and ginger as pain reducers that are safer than other pain reducers, but I don't think chondroitin works, from my layman's reading on that, and I think ginger might work, or might not. Most doctors view glucosamine as effective at reducing pain.

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the doctors proven home cure for arthritis
PLEASE try this program as I did 27 years ago at 30 after having to resort to gold injections and then relapsing.Prior to the book I was bedridden for 4 months-friends had to pry my jaws open to brush my teeth.
After two days on the program I could get out of bed, much experimentation
and TIME later, I was A-1! The "friend of an arthritic person",who panned this approach hasn't a clue about pain or time things may take for some people. At their request I have spoken at the Arthritis Foundation and learned some people just cannot try to do without doctors and meds.I had to beg my doc to stay with me so I could have the proper blood tests.PLEASE TRY THIS-"arthur" visits when I overdo, but it is NOT "my"
arthritis-I wouldn't own it for anything.Good luck and good living to you.

Gave Me My Life Back!
At the time this book came into my hands, I was 19 years old and in excruciating all-over joint pain from the rheumatoid arthritis I'd had since aged nine. I was bed-ridden at the time and hardly wanting to eat but I started the diet recommended in the book and within three weeks I was pain free and have remained so. I went on to become a journalist and mother. I only wish that I had had this book as a resource when I was nine and those awful years of pain and joint damage could have been avoided. I am totally grateful to the author of this book and highly recommend it to those searching for arthritis self-help knowledge.

No Starch = Pain Free
After living with debilitating pain for so many years I am very pleased with the results after having removed starch from my diet. I used to be in constant pain and barely able to walk (despite strong medication), whilst now I can actually run again :-).. and no more need for the pain killers / NSAID's [woohoo].

By the way, the mechanism involved in the diet involves eliminating starch, thus the diet now referred to as the 'No Starch Diet' or the 'Low Starch Diet'.

Rigorous scientific validity
As an ank spon sufferer, low starch diets are a tremendous help

Total BS
I have a friend who has been on this diet for 3 weeks and it's not doing a thing for her. She's read to me from the book and I can't believe the hoops these guys have people jumping thru. I think they're a couple of quacks. ... Read more

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Get state-of-the-art coverage of the full range of imaging techniques available to assist in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of rheumatic diseases. Written by acknowledged experts in musculoskeletal imaging, this richly illustrated, full-color text presents the latest diagnostic and disease monitoring modalities - MRI, CT, ultrasonography, nuclear medicine, DXA - as well as interventional procedures. You'll find comprehensive coverage of specific rheumatic conditions, including osteoarticular and extraarticular findings. This superb new publication puts you at the forefront of imaging in arthritis and metabolic bone disease - a must have reference for the clinician and imaging specialist.

• Includes all imaging modalities relevant to rheumatic disease, and applications and contraindications of each, for balanced coverage.
• Incorporates a user-friendly, consistent full-color format for quick and easy reference.
• Provides osteoarticular and extra-articular features and findings to show how imaging benefits diagnosis and management of complex rheumatologic conditions.
• Creates a one-stop shop with comprehensive coverage of imaging for all rheumatic conditions, including metabolic conditions and pediatric disorders.
• Presents interventional techniques-injections, arthrography, radiofrequency ablation-to create the perfect
  diagnostic and interventional clinical tool.

Product Description
For more than 20 years the leading guide to self-management for people with arthritis-more than 500,000 copies in print

Offering a practical program to help people with arthritis and fibromyalgia manage their conditions, The Arthritis Helpbook provides techniques proven to reduce pain and increase dexterity, helping sufferers to regain control of their lives. Along with complete information on all over-the-counter and prescription arthritis medicines, The Arthritis Helpbook shows readers how to exercise for both flexibility and aerobic fitness and how to build a calcium-rich diet, thus maintaining their all-around health.

Completely revised and updated with new illustrations and photographs, The Arthritis Helpbook, the basis of the Arthritis Foundation's popular self-management courses, remains the best guide for all people coping with joint pain. ... Read more

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Arthritis Helpbook
This book was recomended by my Dr.It is full of very helpful info. ... Read more

Product Description
Beyond the pills and potions, there is a way to successfully subdue this often-debilitating disease. In fact, according to the author, arthritis can be cured. This book examines physical conditions that contribute to arthritis and what can be done to eliminate them, including mental and spiritual courses of action. ... Read more

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OK book...
I of course am an arthritis sufferer. I was really excited to get this book. The book claims that all you have to do to get "rid" of arthritis is to eliminate such and such foods or add such and such foods to your diet and lifestyle. Ok, I have tried several of these things including a fast to ready my body for this... and I have certainly had no miracle cure... not even close. Something tells me that if this were all that were necessary to eliminate arthritis, there would be a lot less arthritis in this world... and there is not. I will continue to try some of the methods in this book to see what I can accomplish... with a positive attitude as well, but to sum it up? I don't think this book has the miracle cure any more than any of the other books out there do. I do agree with some of the philosophy in the book and there may be some useful information as well... but certainly no healing cure.

Feeling so much better...
Thanks to this book and it's timely suggestions my arthritis is much improved. Alkaline diet is mentioned as a solution to the stiff joints and inflammatory process and I have found this to be true. While I am gradually changing my diet, rather than going "cold turkey" (from things like chocolate) I have noticed a big difference in how I feel. This book is the missing piece in my program (which includes Qigong and drinking grape juice & Certo). Many thanks for a beautifully written and sensitive look at this common condition (one third of all Americans will be diagnosed with some form of arthritis).

Great Book On Healing Yourself
Dr. McGarey wrote this tour de force of alternative treatments for arthritis based on his years of experience in applying treatments based on what Edgar Cayce said on the subject before his death in 1945. We have one body with integrated systems which is itself integrated with the eternal, universal, healing energy. We were not created solely for allopathic medicine to poke, probe, scan and medicate. Separateness is not our nature.

We are responsible for what we are. What we eat, do, think and select as our ideals determines much of how well our body systems maintain their integrity. In this excellent book are suggestions such as avoiding chocolates and meat, massagingwith peanut oil (too simple for the drug companies to profit from), spinal adjustments by an osteopath, taking up meditation (does anyone now really believe in the discredited mind/body duality?), and a number of other modalities of treatment of the integrated body/mind/spirit creatures we are.

These are not 'take a pill and call me in ten days' kinds of healing methods. If you are willing to persevere in changing yourself in an integrated way for the better you must be prepared to make these challenging applications for a couple of years before you are entitled to gainsay them. The writer of this review has for year and a half applied some, but not all, of the recommendations (giving up chocolate is hard, but can be done) and can say as a personal recommendation that stiffness and pain in the spine, knees and hip are much reduced, to the point of simply no longer being a consideration.

The offshoot: this book is recommended reading - but listen! don't just read, apply! Begin! Change yourself. You can do it.

Heal Arthritis?
It didn't give any new or innovative information on healing arthritis.What they recommend are not recommended by the medical profession.Certain people are allergic to various food they recommend. ... Read more

Product Description
Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful, incurable connective-tissue disease that attacks the hands, feet, and joints and may lead to deformities and permanent disabilities. This book, written by a doctor and health journalist will offer comprehensive medical advice and lifestyle information for the nearly three million Americans who suffer from this disease.

The book uses mind-body techniques and alternative medicine to cope with the pain and discomfort, including information on:

• Pain relief
• Exercise
• Nutrition
• Managing your relationship with your doctors

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Education
This is a very good book which will give you information that your health care provider might have overlooked.There are good explanations about current treatment plans, diet and exercise.The book may stimulated questions for you to ask at your next appointment.

By far, one of the best!
This is one of the best books on rheumatoid arthritis that I've seen.I usually scan a few pages to get a feel for how the information is presented, and more times than not, I find it's either over my head, poorly organized, or both.Not the case with this book!There's an absolute wealth of information in this book that's both well-presented and easy to understand. Anyone suffering from this condition or who has relatives with rheumatoid arthritis will find the info in this book to be extremely helpful in not only coping with it, but fighting back to regain an active lifestyle.The authors Yu and Fischer did just a wonderful job with this book!!

WHAT TO DO WHEN THE DOCTOR SAYS IT RHEUMATIOD ARTHRITIS
GREAT BOOKVERY HELPFUL WELL WRITTEN ... Read more

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Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis.It is characterised by swelling and inflammation in and around the joints as well as inflammation of the skin.While there is currently no cure for psoriatic arthritis, several new treatments are emerging that offer new hope to patients.In this guide for patients, the authors draw on their experience from one of the largest clinics in the world that is dedicated to understanding and managing patients with psoriatic arthritis, and highlight what is know about the causes and clinical features, along with the emotional impact that this condition has on peoples lives and how to manage it. ... Read more

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This breakthrough book shows how osteoarthritis in dogs and cats can be cured by a program using nutritional supplements found in health-food stores. The Arthritis Cure for Pets describes a potent and effective combination of nutritional supplements that can halt or reverse arthritis and even cure the pain of arthritis sufferers. Now, veterinarian Brian Beale and coauthor Brenda Adderly show pet owners that arthritis need not ruin the lives of their animal companions. This is the painless, low-cost, natural cure that countless pet owners have been waiting for. ... Read more

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Arthritis for dogs
I ordered this book to help me with my dog Foxy.Foxy has since died.The book has been added to my libary.

Good Service
Thank you for your prompt service.Your communication every step of the way was greatly appreciated.

Help relieve your pet's pain
Very informative book.Covers everything from explaining Arthritis, how it develops, how to recognize the signs and various step to help your pet.I learned so much from this book.It explains how exercise and diet can greatly help your pet and what to look for in commercial pet foods.The book also explores the supplements that can promote healthy joints and what pain medicine is available for your pet.Everything in the book is relatively easy and inexpensive and will give your pet a better quality of life. ... Read more

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I created this imagery to focus on inflamed joints subsiding and overactive immune cells settling down. There is imagery to combat pain and fatigue, and encourage feelings of peace, calm and gentleness toward the self. (50 min.) Keywords: arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, SLE, osteoarthritis ... Read more

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very good product
I bought this particular DVD as a gift for a friend, so I did not open and listen to it, but my experience with other health and wellness DVDs by same author have been excellent.I highly recommend all her work.

finally able to relax
I bought this as a cassette, and thought it was the last available copy of the recording. So happy to see it available as a CD, I'm buying it again! I have really bad insomnia and this helped me relax and sleep. I also have been dealing with autoiummune stuff for 17 years, and these affirmations are right on target. Usually guided imagery doesn't work for me, but this recording does.

Very relaxing ! wonderful meditation for all who are human
My whole family enjoys this soothing meditation.It encompasses forgiveness and also nurturing of self.It is beautiful !Highly recommended !

Get Your Life and Joy Back!!!!
If you have this horrible disease, or if you know anyone that does, Belleruth Naparstek's "A Guided Meditation to Help You with Rheumatoid Arthritis or Lupus" is a must have and a true God send.This audio CD gives you the tools that you need to take back your life and get your joy back.Having RA, Osteoarthritis, and Fibromyalgia, the pain was more than I thought I could bear and was robbing me of my life. Unable to take the harsh medications I didn't think I would ever find anything to help me.After only listening to this for 4 nights, I am ALREADY seeing positive changes. I actually even slept through the night!!She has an entire collection to choose from.I thank God for Belleruth Naparstek!! ... Read more

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A guide introduces a variety of pain-easing vitamins, minerals, herbs, and homeopathic remedies, as well as massage, meditation, and aromatherapy for treating arthritis, with helpful advice on using these therapies in conjunction with traditional medicine. Original. ... Read more

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The "Best Alternative Methods"
Thank heavens!

It's about time to have a fantastic compilation of natural methods like this.Priceless! ... Read more

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Saved My Life!
The knowledge obtained from this book saved my life!I had had scleroderma for 11 years when I first started taking the recommended dosage of tetracycline twice a day, three times a week.My doctor told me it wasn't going to work, but after taking it for 23 months,my skin started to soften, and now, four years later, I can touch my toes from a standing position,something I thought would never be able to do again,The damage that the scleroderma left behind is still present, but praise God, my skin is soft again!The review is published under my husband's name.Thought it was important to mention that women get scleroderma a lot more often than men.Don't have any idea why.

The Road Back by Thomas McPherson Brown
The information in this book was instrumental in my rheumatoid arthritis going into
remission 20 years ago. I have recently begun to have recurring joint pain and have
begun antibiotic again with good results. Excellent information.

Excellent Book
What a simple cure for a devastating disease.Really opens your eyes to the medical world and its answers to treatment for debilitating disease.A must read.

EXCELLENT BOOK!
When my spouse was diagnosed with RA, rather than use drugs for symptoms which are highly toxic chemicals, we used this method and in ten months was RA free. Compared to having it for a lifetime, this seemed a short period of time to terminatedly handle the disease. It's been sixteen years now... with no return of RA.

This is the only way to go in any medical problem-- treating the cause, not just drugging the symptoms. ... Read more

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Over 70 million Americans are affected by some form of arthritis or other chronic joint symptoms. This comprehensive guide provides you everything you need to know about all the different forms or arthritis, whatever your age.
Published in the US in association with the Arthritis Foundation, the largest arthritis organization in the US, this unique book gives clear and authoritative information on all aspects of living with arthritis. ... Read more

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This book changed my life.
I give God the credit for leading me to this book,it has made a huge difference in my health. Although diet does not effect everyones arthritis it does effect mine. This book gave me the information I needed to test myself,( there are no reliable medical tests for it yet, according to the doctors I've checked with ). It covers all the different types of arthritis and I would recommend it to anyone who suffers from any form of arthritis. Not only has it saved me from taking some pretty harsh drugs but it has worked for me, unlike the medications I have tried so far. ... Read more

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Part of the Pet Lover’s Guide series, this handbook covers the most common joint disease in dogs — osteoarthritis — its causes, and its surgical and medical treatment in a non-technical, informative, and useful manner. Part I explains what osteoarthritis is, its signs, causes, and an examination of common findings by radiograph and other imaging techniques, joint fluid analysis, and arthroscopy. Part II covers treatment options, including nutrition and weight management, exercise, physical therapy, medications and other supplements, and finally, surgical interventions. Part III covers arthritis in the various joints (shoulder, elbow, carpus, hip, knee, and hock). Part IV deals with treatments for severe arthritis, including steroids, arthrodesis, amputation, euthanasia, and alternative therapies (acupuncture, chiropractic, and herbal medicine). * Full--color line art and photographs make it easy for the reader to see and learn about joints, injection sites, and mobility dysfunction, while a cartoon dog illustrates some of the text’s key topics in a useful and entertaining manner. * Special boxes labeled "Where We Stand" present the author’s strong opinions on specific (sometimes controversial) issues in a highlighted, easy-to-find format. * Key terms are highlighted, making them easy to locate and reference — these terms are also included in the glossary with clear, simple definitions. * Important information is bulleted and placed in a shaded box, bringing the main points to the reader’s attention in a quick and useful way. * Rear and front limb rehabilitation programs are shown in tables, identifying appropriate exercises and modalities for specific problems. * Profiles of specific exercises present step-by-step instructions for owners on how to perform particular exercises with their pet ... Read more

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Helpful Guide
This guide has been extremely helpful in understanding and dealing with the arthritis in our 14 year old dog.It is the only thing I found that specified the recommended dosages of supplements.Unfortunately my library did not carry it so I bought it, but it is also handy to keep as a reference.

Best Owner Reference For Dog Orthopedic Issues
The bottom line is that dog owners most often approach this subject matter when there are hard decisions to be made. This book adds a lot of clarity to that process.

Our Vet loaned us his copy to read over the weekend. We were so impressed we ordered our own.

Although it is slightly dated, this book is by far the most clear and comprehensive reference on the subject we've ever seen.

The writing is clear and understandable by the layman. The many illustrations are very well done.



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In an essential work for any sufferer of the debilitating illness, the best-selling author of Folk Medicine focuses his extraordinary talents on providing natural and effective remedies for arthritis. ... Read more

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Good Info on Athritis
If you like a quick cure on athritis without learning more about the disease, check out Folk Medicine: A New England Almanac of Natural Health Care From A Noted Vermont Country Doctor by the same author.

40 years of daily mugraines Cured....Miracle?
In Dec. '97 and Jan. '98 My wife (native Costa Rican, Now US citizen) and I spent the holidays in Costa Rica. I had already read "Folk Medicine" by D.C. Jarvis and while we were visiting one of my wife's friends I noticed our hostess (the wife) seemed in pain. Upon querying her she said she only had one of her daily migraines which she has suffered most of her life. The migraines began when she was around 12 years and she rarely went even one day since without them. No doctors had done anything for her. She "lived" on Ibuprofen, 1000mgs 2/3 times a day. She was 52 Y.O. I mentioned the Folk Medicine book and 2 tsp vinegar with 2 tsp honey in a full glass of water. I told her it was worth a try, but (fearing it may take a while to take effect) I told her to try it faithfully for at least a week before abandoning it. I returned next day (1/2 block away) to find her bright and smiling giving me a big hug! NO MIGRAINE!! This was surprising enough, but I was skeptical...placebo?....To be brief, she ran out of vinegar at 25 days, and thought she was cured...no mugraines, no pain killers. After 4 days with no mixture she had her first migraine again, and we quickly got her some more vinegar. Immediately, on re-starting the vinegar/honey drink, no migraines. When we left to return to USA she was on her 45th day without migraines except for the day mentioned. She now drinks 2 glasses a day and so far, NO MIGRAINES!! I of course felt delighted to have been able to help her this way. She had the real thing with flashing lights, sounds, grinding pain. She really looks like a different, bright, person. Any one wishing to verify this I can give her name and address in C.R.Her daughter is married and lives here in the USA near us.Dan Manning

Should be required reading from pre-school to med-school!
All that Dr. Jarvis wrote as to what the outcome would be if an individual would follow the stated regime of vinegar, honey, and kelp I can personally attest to. The excruciating joint and muscle pain, the fatigue and chronic upper respiratory infections that were described where written as if he knew me as a patient. Having suffered the paralysis that he described on page 29 in the soft covered edition I knew that he knew and understood in detail exactly what he was writing about. This is a 'must read' for everyone who wants to get well and stay well. For those who exercise and eat right and are well this book should be read for further understanding as to how the body is manufacturing acids, utilizing acids and eliminating acids to keep them that way. This book should be brought to the forefront and promoted as a 'must have' book for every household. ... Read more

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`SOUND food principles, GREAT recipes!'
* TiTLE: `SOUND food principles, GREAT recipes!'

* REFERENCE: Rowe, Barbara and Lisa M. Davis, Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Health: Hundreds of Ways to Incorporate Omega-3 Rich Foods into Your Diet to Fight Arthritis, Cancer, Heart Disease, and More (Healthy Living Cookbooks). Fair Winds Press, 2008. ($19.95 US; £12.99 UK; $23.95 CAN)

* TAGS: health food, diet, nutrition, recipes, disease prevention, tomatoes, canola oil, omega-3 and omega-6

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* Submission date: Tue., July 27, 2010

* Re-submission after editing on Fri., July 30, 2010 (1:00am)
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A. Introduction

Although I do enjoy great food prepared by others much more talented and patient than I am, this reviewer never developed a sense for consistently caring for, and preparing,his own healthy food. But this book changed all that, in a practical and eye-catching way.

B. What I like about this book

In terms of format (presentation and appearance), the front page says it all: a) a 23-word title, b) three color-pictures with relevant food groups (walnuts, spinach, and smoked salmon), and c) the lead authors names with a mini-résumé behind their names, establishing their academic credentials (MPH, RN, LD, CNS, LDN, Ph.D., etc). As for the back page, instead of the standard endorsement by food industry and nutritionist celebrities, the authors and/or publishers have decided to reserve this space for providing more information about the book's content, and quizzing (via Multiple-Choice-Questions) the potential reader about his/her nutritional savvy, and listing no less than 10 recipes described in the book. On top of all these benefits, the book is reasonably priced ($19.95 US; £12.99 UK; $23.95 CAN)

As for the CONTENT (and substance): In addition to a section for Acknowledgments (pp. 184) and an elaborate index (pp. 186-192), the book is structured around the main food groups essential for good health:
* Introduction (pp. 7-23);
* Chapter 1: Boost Omega-3's (pp. 24-54);
* Chapter 2: Add-in antioxidants (pp. 55-85);
* Chapter 3: Fabulous fiber (pp. 86-117);
* Chapter 4: Change the energy balance (pp. 118-152); and...
* Chapter 5: Be carb savvy (pp. 153-183).

The introduction is worthy a separate mention: in this 17-page exposé, the authors introduce the readers to the basics of nutrition and principles for gaining and maintaining good health. They do so with a) two-column text; b) five tables, three figures, and two pictures! As they say, "A picture is worth a 1,000 words..." In this well-illusstrated book, the authors have made good use of the one picture/thousand words concept!

Each chapter basically follows the same pattern:
* An introduction to the subject with a two-column text;
* A `FYi' insert in the shape of text surrounded by a circle;
* A series of two-page recipes, with text on one side, and a full-page color photograph on the other page. The mouth-watering rendition of these full-page and full-color recipes is worth, by itself, the price of the book!

Each full-page recipe contains the following...
* Introduction to the recipe;
* Measurements of ingredients;
* Description of the various steps in the recipe;
* And finally a nutritional analysis (i.e., calories, fat, protein, carbohydrate, fiber and cholesterol content, if any).

Many, though NOT all, recipes come with full-page color photographs. Some recipes are illustrated with a two-page photograph a) `Flaxseed blueberry walnut pancakes' (pp. 98-99); b) `Fiesta gazpacho with grilled shrimp' (pp. 128-129); and c) `Orange mango chicken fajitas' (pp. 140-141). In particular, I like the recipes for...
* `Smoked salmon sushi' (pp. 46-47); and
* `Mediterranean stuffed tomato' (pp. 74-75).
* Of particular esthetic, culinary, and other value to this reviewer is the recipe for `Peach-berry Port Wine Gelatin!' (pp 176). The adjoining picture features no less than three delicious berries, namely raspberries, blueberries and blackberries (thank goodness, not the electronic types).

I also appreciate the great care the authors and publishers have given to the authors' background (See `About the authors,' pp. 185). Two engaging full-color photographs of the two authors, with matching informative and descriptive caption(s).

C. What can be improved

Alas, as much as I wish, as a book reviewer, to find something to gripe about a book under my review, in this case I could NOT find anything substantial.Since it is NOT designed to be an academic book, there is not need to complain about the absence of footnotes, endnotes, and references cited. This makes it all the more readable by its intended audience.

I am fully and painfully aware that Rowe and Davis did NOT get the fullest acclaim they deserve.Some reviewers take the authors to task about including canola oil (e.g., Telecia Radke), tomato recipes (e.g., Dr. Loulou) and omega-3 to 6 ratio (e.g. Dr. Mark S. Edinger). As any person who has lived long enough has discovered and knows, one cannot please all the people all the time. In my own medical school training, we was told tomatoes are good for our health as a good source for antioxidants. Now, according to Dr. Loulou, tomatoes should be avoided at all cost! Whom am I to believe? Same thing with canola oil. If you don't like it, leave it...! But please, do NOT ever ruin a book's rating (20%), just because you happen to find canola oil or tomatoes toxic for `your' body. If it is as toxic as Telecia says, why doesn't the FDA ban its import from Canada? With a rating of 1/5, Dr. Mark S. Edinger does NOT earn points for charity, compassion and generosity towards the authors (1/5 stars = 20%). Was the omega 6 to omega 3 ratio the ENTiRE concern of the book? If NOT, why would Dr. Edinger give such a low rating? Does he not remember that we will be judged by the measure we judge others... And I dare NOT judge Dr. Edinger, whether he is a lowly doctor in some rural county clinic, or the chief medical adviser to the latest Pope, as a rating of (-) infinity would NOT do proper justice to his misplaced impudence and utmost arrogance. In such important matters of truth vs. untruth, I'd rather be known as a no-respecter of persons...

This book has been published in 2008, and this review written in 2010. In two years, much can and does happen, requiring, amng other things, the update of the authors' biosketch. I can think of at least three-five things in the life of the LEAD author that may need to be updated in the next edition of this great book: a) city of residence, b) marital status, c) number of people living at home, d) possibly even her new vocational status, and e) update on the number of dogs living with the author at home.

In the acknowledgment(s) section (pp. 184), lead author Barbara Rowe mentions the need for, and assistance of, food tasters and testers. In anticipation of a new, revised, and improved, edition of this otherwise GREAT book, I endeavor to apply for the newly created official position of `food taster cum food tester...' Besides tasting the food, as a semi-professional photographer (or advanced amateur), I can also double as a self-appointed graphic reporter for the book's many recipes. If and once that happens, however, I could no longer write an impartial review, as it would be an inherent conflict of interest, being a food taster cum photographer vs. an objective book reviewer without any vested fiduciary interests!

D. Conclusion

This highly readable book is a great value, i.e., getting the proverbial most `bang for the buck!' [where else can one find a recipe with a full-color picture for $0.137 or 14 cents per recipe, assuming there are at least a hundred of them in this book?] Furthermore, it can change a reader's approach to his/her health through the preparation and consumption of a great variety of healthy and health-promoting foods. I suggest this book should be a daily companion of any housewife and/or househusband, or whoever prepares the meals for the loved ones in every English-speaking household in America and around the world... [A translation into major languages such as Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Polish, and German, among others, should follow in short order...] Its place is on the kitchen counter, rather than collecting the proverbial dust on the shelves in one's personal library!

NOTE: No book, except perhaps for the Bible, is perfect and can, therefore, be improved upon; the same principle applies to a book reviewer like me. Should you, the reader of this review, have any question(s), comment(s), and/or suggestion(s) about my review, please feel free to contact me: I can be reached, at no extra cost to you, via email at {jpheldt123[at]yahoo[dot]com}. I will be looking forward to hearing from you soon.

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* Book sent by one of the authors via USPS on Tue. July 20, 2010;
* Delivered on Wed., July 21, 2010; 11 AM c/o lead author;
* Read between Sat., 2010-7-24 (6:00a,) and Mon. 2010-7-26 (8:39am);
* Book review written between Mon. 2010-7-26 (7:00pm) and Mon. 2010-7-26 (8:40pm); further edited on Tue. 2010-7-27...
* Submitted on Tue., 2010-7-27;
* Revised on Thur., 2010-7-29;
* Re-submitted on Fri., 2010-7-30 (1:00am);
* Word count = 1,288/1,532.
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Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Health
Tonight I made the Pink Salmon Cakes with Mango-Raspberry chutney and it was spectacular!Have tried several salmon cake recipes but this is TRUELY THE BEST I have ever had!It was light and deliciously full of flavors of the mango, raspberry, sweet corn and tomato..a great summer dinner.Husband doesn't like cilantro so I used parsley instead.Can't wait to try the other recipes!!!

Missed a major inflammatory food group!
This book starts out great with the discussion of how food can inflame the body with an unbalanced intake of omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids.However the authors must be unaware that all grains, legumes and most seeds have a 20:1 ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 making them inflammatory.Several recipes in the book are then inflammatory because of the grain.This is a tough pill to swallow but it appears that the human genome functions better with a balanced 1:1 ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids and this genetic trait was in place before agricultural practices which led to grain consumption and more recently seed oils which are very inflammatory.Foods consumed prior to agriculture would have been fruits and vegetables, wild game, fish and moderate portion of nuts. Ironically all these foods have a well balanced ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids.Go Paleo!!

a bit deceitful
Although there are good recipes in the book, I am amazed the authors endorse the use of canola oil and margarine.Canola oil comes from the rape seed, which is part of the mustard family of plants. Rape is the most toxic of all food-oil plants. Like soy, rape is a weed. Insects will not eat it; it is deadly poisonous! The oil from the rape seed is a hundred times more toxic than soy oil.
Canola is a semi-drying oil that is used as lubricant, fuel, soap and synthetic rubber base, and as an illuminant for the slick color pages you see in magazines. It is an industrial oil and does not belong in the body!
Margine isa synthetic food and a hydrogenated oil.Loads of literature to support eliminating it from your diet.
I use the recipes but make substitutions.

Informative Book
I learned so much from reading the information about nutrition that Rowe and Davis share in this book.The recipes are delicious and easy to follow, and the illustrations are enticing.I'm looking forward to trying more of the recipes and learning to incorporate healthy foods in my everyday meals. I strongly recommend this book. ... Read more