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Arthritis Without Pain is a publication about a long-awaited breakthrough for arthritis pain --— a category of drugs called TNF blockers.

The miracle of TNF blockers is this: they work. Nearly two of every three patients who try these medications get lasting relief from joint pain and inflammation. Known as biologic DMARDs, these high-tech drugs inhibit the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a protein that contributes to joint damage associated with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

Arthritis Without Pain examines the science behind the TNF blockers Enbrel®, Remicade® and Humira™, offers practical advice for their use, and explores the real-life experience of patients who take them. Written by noted Dallas rheumatologist Scott J. Zashin, M.D., in collaboration with healthcare writer Laurie Hesser, Arthritis Without Pain gives patients the knowledge to take charge of their arthritis, move past the pain, and get back to a more active life.

• Learn about TNF blockers and how they work

• Compare TNF blockers with methotrexate and other arthritis drugs

• Take a five-minute self-test to see if you are a candidate for anti-TNF therapy

• Understand the differences between Enbrel®, Remicade® and Humira™

• Know what to ask before therapy and what to expect during therapy

• Gain insight into how biologic drugs are manufactured and why they need special handling

• Learn how uninsured/underinsured patients may still have access to these medications

• Read about other patients’ experiences with these life-changing drugs

With the latest information on types of arthritis, standard treatments, lab tests and clinical trials, Arthritis Without Pain is a comprehensive guide to TNF blockers and the state of arthritis treatment today. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

Title could be "Miracle of TNF Absorbers"
"Arthritis Without Pain" is the best title for marketing the book.It gets the book into the hands of the people who can benefit the most.The book gives an authoritative history of what is known about TNF in layman terms. It provides a communications link between the doctors and the patients, which makes for better treatment.I have personally used "Arthritis Without Pain" with my primary family doctor, respiratory doctor, cardiovascular doctor, neurologist and dermatologist. It helps explains how high levels of TNF appear to be a common connection between, psoratic arthritis,central sleep apnea,and braycardia which requires a pacemaker.In my specific situation Enbrel seems to act as little sponges that absorb about 1/2 the TNF in my blood.That has reduced the pain and suffering in all areas.

Informative
I found this book extremely helpful in explaining TNF blockers.Being newly diagnosed with RA, I was scared of all the side effects but this book is uplifting and gives hope that you CAN live a normal life.This book is easy to understand and will give you all the information you need to have an intelligent discussion with your doctor.It is important to understand everything about your diagnosis and this is the first step.

Book is pure hype
I got this book hoping to get info beyond the pharmaceutical industry hype and found it to be a pure ad for big pharma.This particular book seems to be a compilation of pharma marketing points.
Right now we are hopeful the drugs will work, but the book gave us no info (that we had not already seen on humira websites) to help with the decision.Maybe the problem is insufficient experience with the product.Whatever reason, save your money, just google the drugs and get the same info in the book.

don't believe the hype!!!
I was on Enbrel for several years, then Humira, then Remicade. They did not work. My doctor then asked me to try Rituxan which can be fatal. That did not work either. Oh, and it cost $9,000. yes, nine thousand dollars per treatment. What most doctors WON'T tell you (unless you ask) is that your body CAN heal itself! I have had Systemic Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis for more than 27 years (I'm now 40 years old) and I find it sad that you can use a search engine to look up RA, SLE, or pretty much ANY chronic illness and you will have difficulty finding natural remedies unless you specifically ask for them. They easily and readily tell you about prescription drugs though. Alternative medicine books, websites, and doctors tell you how to treat these diseases in a less destructive, more natural way.

My diseases were so serious and refractive that I received last rights in 2006. Due to chronic inflammation and the resulting deformities, I had artificial joints put into my hands at age 35 which is relatively unheard of. Losing all hope in "traditional medicine" I turned to natural alternatives. I now take only OTC drugs like aspirin, Tylenol, or Advil when I have a "bad day". I got off 13 Rx drugs a day. It wasn't easy; I moved from NYC where I was born and raised to rural Utah and I feel much better with less stress and low humidity. It took a while for me to feel better and yes, there are still bad days. Not nearly as bad as before though and I don't have a single daily prescription bottle in my medicine cabinet. PLEASE look for other options; they may be harder to find but they can also dramatically improve your wellness. I am writing this because I know it can be done and I am living proof that a serious case CAN be helped with natural choices.

If doctors would remember their oath to "first do no harm" they would look at the extensive, often devastating side effects and think twice before writing a script that they collect large revenues from. Although they did not work for me, I know these drugs can and do work for some people; I just hope anyone that is considering trying them would have tried each and every alternative/natural/holistic treatment first. Beware your sources there too, as I was referred to a "ND" recently by a friend and I found that 4 year certification is only required in certain states and this person had taken a correspondence mini-course from a reported "diploma mill" and was dispensing advice. This particular "ND" has no certification and the school is not accredited. Be you own detective and question everything. A good start would be a book on WELLNESS. They have a great one here on Amazon and not only did I buy it, it has made the rounds many times over to friends and acquaintances alike. Good Luck!

Excellent Book
This is an excellent book.I see Dr. Zashin for Sjogren's syndrome and he is an excellent Doctor.I found the book to be very knowledgeable. ... Read more

Product Description
From the Acupressure Institute of America comes the news 35 million arthritis sufferers have literally been aching for--relief without the unpleasant, risky side effects of therapeutic drugs. Illustrated with hundreds of photographs. ... Read more

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Arthritis At Your Fingertips by Michael Reed Gach
I am 84 years old and have osteo Arthritis. This book has been a great help to me. I use it daily for exercises. the pages are filled with illustrations for applying gentle accupressure to hands,knees. legs and feet to relieve daily pain and discomfort. Amazon.com has a supply of good new and used books. Take a moment to search for them and read about this good book.

Worked for me!
I really enjoyed the way this book simply exlains exactly what is needed for the relief of aching joints. The pictures were helpful as well as the discriptions. I was able to benefit with good, lasting results right away.Thank You ... Read more

Product Description
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

Customer Reviews (3)

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

Product Description
Get Help for Your Arthritis and Preserve the Quality of Your Life!

If you’re one of the 46 million Americans who suffer from arthritis, here’s some welcome news: you don’t have to live with your pain or accept it as part of getting older. You can make the decision today to get the facts about arthritis.

In The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Arthritis, Dr. John Clough shares insights, discoveries, and inspiring stories from his 43-year career as one of America’s foremost arthritis specialists. In these pages, you’ll get medical advice to help you live with arthritis and maintain your quality of life. Inside you’ll find advice to help you:

• Discover the best possible treatments, with the most positive outcomes and the least side effects.
• Understand the different types of arthritis, from the common rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis to fibromyalgia, gout, and more unusual types.
• Know what to expect, both in the short term, when it comes to tests, treatment options, and medication side effects, and in the long term, when it comes to your prognosis and quality of life.
• Get the facts about diet and exercise and how they can affect your arthritis treatment.
• Find inspiration and encouragement from the stories of people who found relief through effective arthritis treatment.

Cleveland Clinic is ranked consistently among the top hospitals in America by U.S. News & World Report. Its rheumatology program, ranked 2nd in the country, is a trusted source for arthritis information and is spearheading advanced research into this condition. ... Read more

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DMD review
This book is so informative and very readable for the average lay person!I have purchased several copies to give to friends suffering from Arthritis.The author, Dr. John Clough should be commended for this extremely helpful book!!!Definitely five stars!

A must for anyone who thinks they may have arthritis
Arthritis is a highly debilitating condition, causing many people to live in constant pain. "The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Arthritis: Everything You Need to Know About the Many Forms of Arthritis from a renowned Rheumatology Expert" discusses arthritis in depth, outlining the different types one would face, how to know when to seek a doctor for potential diagnosis, the impact of diet and exercise, and more. There is no shortage of medical expertise within. "The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Arthritis" is from a leading medical professional on the subject and is a must for anyone who thinks they may have arthritis.

Bulls Eye
This book really hit the bull's eye for me.

I have a few aches and pains and thought I might have some form of arthritis. So I sat down to read The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Arthritis, expecting to fall asleep every 5 minutes.

What a surprise!

The author stepped me through 11 case studies covering the most common forms of arthritis, each study embellished with a quirky character who kept my eyelids from dropping.

A very good read that ultimately convinced me that my own puny problems are merely (dare I say it?) old age. ... Read more

Product Description
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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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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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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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
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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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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Customer Reviews (8)

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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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease affecting 2 million people. Symptoms differ from person to person but the most common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are inflamed joints, pain, stiffness of the joints, and a feeling of the joints being on fire.

Water Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis explains how water exercise helps relieve the pains and restrictions caused by rheumatoid arthritis. The book will explain how exercises, in general, and water exercise, in particular, are excellent ways to maintain flexibility and mobility and reduce the pain and swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis. ... 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

Customer Reviews (2)

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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Product Description
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

Customer Reviews (10)

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

Product Description
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
Freedom from Rheumatoid Arthritis is an inspirational book about survival. It tells the story of how one woman went from being a bed ridden cripple on and off for a year and a half, to reclaiming her health, happiness and quality of life stolen from her by this insidious disease. It is the story of a journey, a journey of discovery undertaken by one fiercely determined woman. A woman who has been to the depths and healed herself, and now with consummate compassion and grace, offers to share that process with you. This book includes a seven day menu, recovery and maintenance diet and recipes. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

a recipe book
I was very disappointed in this book. Having RA myself I did not feel a connection with Sonia. If anything, I felt she was selling her recipes. It was boring and definitely not worth the time or money spent to purchase this book.

If you have Rheumatoid Arthritis, you must read it
I felt completely identified with the author Sonia St. Claire. If you have Rheumatoid Arthritis, you must read this book. You will find that some of the symptons you have, had never been linked with RA. You will begin to understand yourself and become aware of your body. Some of the pains described in this book, I would have never related to RA. Doctors don't tell you (because they don't feel the stress, pain and dispair). They are not sick.
Sonia describes in a very easy going manner all about RA and how she went from being truly impaired in bed to freeing herself from RA. We all can!!! Congratulations

Freedom from Rheumatoid Arthritis
This book is an incredible read! It is full of up to date information on how to live a healthy life. Although, the diet is directed towards eliminating Rheumatoid Arthritis, it makes sense that a diet of this kind would boost one's immune system and cure any number of ailments. The author has written a poignant, informative picture of her life story. She reflects on her childhood as an orphan and the considerable abuse that she endured over a long period of time.Resentments and emotional baggage carried from Childhood to adulthood can wreak havoc on one's body. Hence, the crippling effect of rheumatoid arthritis as it ravages the body. The author took fate into her own hands and decided that she was going to heal her body with getting back to nature: eating healthy and eliminating toxic foods, drinks and medicine from her diet. The results are evident, nothing short of miraculous as this once crippled women is now a picture of physically and emotionally health. I thank the author for sharing this with us. It is truly a gift. ... 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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Covers diet, exercise, and medical treatments

Control your symptoms and get on with your life!

Anxious about arthritis? Don’t worry -- this friendly guide walks you through the latest medications, diagnostic procedures, surgical advances, and dietary findings to help you manage arthritis, slow down its progression, and enjoy life to the fullest. You’ll find tips on keeping your joints in shape, dealing with chronic pain, and assembling a top-notch healthcare team.

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

• Choose the right doctor for you
• Navigate the medications maze
• Evaluate conventional and alternative treatments
• Exercise away stiffness
• Cope with stress and anger

Theauthors, husband-and-wife team Barry Fox, Ph.D. (The Arthritis Cure,The 20/30 Fat & FiberDiet Plan) and Nadine Taylor, M.S., R.D., a registereddietician, explain the different forms of arthritis andarthritis-related conditions and how to work effectively with yourdoctor. Most of the rest of the book is an easy-to-read guidebook todozens of treatments and pain-management strategies. Rather thandiscussing arthritis treatment from a purely Western medicineapproach, the authors also detail Eastern healing systems, lifestylestrategies (including illustrations of exercises), and alternativetherapies. Everything from Ayurveda to Zyloprim is in here. A drawbackis that the authors do not always differentiate between remedies thatare backed by scientific evidence and those that have only anecdotalsupport. --Joan Price ... Read more

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Arthritis Dummies Book Review
It was well worth the $$ and book was in great condition as described it would be.I would suggest this seller to others.

I resent this
This book is an insult. I am a dummy by no one's estimation. However, I have two different forms of arthritis. I developed them without ever reading a word on the topic, as I'm sure many arthritis sufferes have. That there would be a book offering instructions on getting arthritis for the feeble minded is an insult to all the noises I make getting out of low chairs!!

Informative and Practical
I've had arthritis for a long time, so I was happy to find this well-rounded, informative and practical arthritis book. I learned more from this book than I have from all the others I've read - combined. It gives a good overview of all kinds of arthritis, the ways they diagnose it and treatments. It also talks about the drugs used for the disease, their pros and cons. There's also good information on supplements, exercise, body alignment, and more. I especially like the nice balance the authors struck between traditional and alternative medicine. There are a lot of new ideas in the book I hadn't heard of before - some of which worked well for my arthritis. I heartily recommend this book to anyone who has arthritis.

The good, the bad and the equivocal...all rolled into one!
I found this book to be informative and entertaining but also somewhat disturbing. There seems to be a tendency to overemphasize so-called "alternative" therapy, and the information is presented in such a way as to cajole the unwary reader into thinking that mainstream and alternative treatments are equivalent. Curiously, neither of the authors is a physician, and the book hardly mentions the existence of the "rheumatologist",i.e.,the physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. I found this surprising at best, and also a bit offensive. It was clear that this is not a completely objective or balanced guide to arthritis and its management. ... Read more

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A unique plan that shows you how to relive arthritis pain and restore your mobility.

After being diagnosed with osteoarthritis and bringing his symptoms under control through tai chi, Dr. Paul Lam created a complete program to help others lead a more active, pain-free life. Used to treat arthritis in China, tai chi helps open up joint movement and increase muscle strength. Explaining how to use a simple-to-follow 12-step program to relieve symptoms of pain and stiffness, Overcoming Arthritis is an essential reference for anyone with arthritis who is interested in enjoying a better quality of life. Clear, full-color photographs walk you through each movement. Exercises can be adapted for people in wheelchairs or for those with limited mobility. ... Read more

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A family physician reviews the book for a lay audience
"Overcoming Arthritis" is an excellent book for the lay person.It discusses the common types of arthritis, some of the origins of arthritis, and reviews treatments for arthritis.It also describes some of the self-care that people with arthritis can use to minimize the disease process itself and to make their lives more comfortable.The most important part of the book, however, is Dr. Lam's introduction of his "Tai Chi for Arthritis" program. He describes in photos and in words the twelve steps in the form that has been shown to decrease pain and stiffness in people with arthritis and to increase strength and flexibility and a sense of well-being in this same population.The photos are excellent and precisely demonstrate each of the twelve movements. From this book, a person could begin to practice Tai Chi on their own.He also suggests other places where a person might get more information about dealing with arthritis in a pro-active, positive way.
In a world of "how-to" books, I would highly recommend this to all people with arthritis--and to those who have a loved one with arthritis.

overcoming arthritis?!
Overcoming Arthritis is a clear and detailed account of the accepted and non traditional ways of living with a chronic condition.

The book gives a brief discussion of the different strands of the arthritis family, and explains the more common ones in detail.There is not too much medical information; and yet the authors do not talk down to the readers.

As well as complementary therapies and medicine for arthritis, there is a section on herbal remediea and another on diet. The best arthritis diet, it says, is the one that suits your lifestyle and medications the best - so simple!The section on Tai Chi is incredibly detailed.Both pictures and words are used to good effect when describing @Tai Chi for Arthritis@.In fact, as a teacher of this programme, I use this bit with my classes.

The book also shows the variety of ways arthritis can affect your life - it can be anything from a minor nuisance to a life threatening illness.

For people with arthritis, the book is not too heavy or unwieldy to manage.Good clear print, with plenty of relevant illustrations a lsomake this a good choice.

If you are only going to buy one book on arthritis, make this the one.I had to review it for an arthritis magazine, and was so impressed, I went out and bought my own!

Overcoming Arthitis by Dr Paul Lam and Judith Horstman
Dr Lam's enthusiam for overcoming this painful condition originates from his own experience of the pain.His determination to teach others to overcome the pain and suffering is projected to the reader with a sense of joy and hope.

This book will be welcomed world wide for its sensitivity and hope.It raises teaching techniques to a new level of clarity with easy to follow directions for people of all nationalities and ages.Beautifully co-authored by the award winning medical journalist, Judith Horstman, the book is brought to life as if Dr Lam is the reader's own doctor, instructing in personal consultation.

Positive proof of Dr Lam's personal success in overcoming the painful condition can be seen in his flexibility and agility in his TAI CHI teaching and demonstration videos.

Books can go to people all over the world, to the furthermost places on earth, as gifts, general reading or study guides.Dr Lam's understanding of arthritic conditions comes also from years of teaching and the answers seem to be there before the questions are asked.

For the quick reader, it is a delightful page turner of information and interesting facts.For sufferers of arthritis and associated conditions who will read, learn and apply what they learn, the information will become a lifestyle of discovery.

Welsh students rush to order the BOOK !
All the students on our first Anglesey(North Wales)TCA Course rushed to order book having first seen our well thumbed copy.
To a person, they all agree that this is an excellent book and many couples are now fighting over it and wishing that they had ordered seperate copies! Recommended reading for when you are sitting down and planning your daily exercises or practise.
The exercises and the form are clearly described and illustrated and back up your Instructors words.
The information about Arthritis was clear and to the point.

Best combination of information and action
Dr. Lam and Ms. Horstman have written a beautiful book that outlines the available treatments for arthritis as well as Dr. Lam's own program of Tai Chi. The graphics are beautiful, and lend an uplifting quality to the text. There is enough information to start an exercise program on your own and a list of teaching resources in the back. This book promises and delivers a better quality of life for men and women with arthritis. I have been following the program for over a year and have benefited greatly. This is one of the best applications of complementary medicine out there. It's a winner! ... 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