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Beat Arthritis!Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the United States, affecting 43 million people. But you do not need to be among them! By combining effective treatments from conventional and alternative therapies, you can heal your joints, relieve pain, and preserve your flexibility and independence. For many people, changes in diet, exercise, and lifestyle alone provide major benefits; for others, adding the new SuperDrugs to their regimen offers lifelong control of symptoms.This guide from the editors of Prevention Health Books can help you create a comprehensive self-care program for maintaining joint health and a vital, active lifestyle. Inside you'll discover: How excess weight and inactivity spell danger for your bones and joints. Why your joint pain may be more than arthritis--and why it's important to find out The killer side effect from the most commonly used osteoarthritis drugs--and how you can avoid the risk Safe supplements that work....and popular "remedies" that definitely don't Special help for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers A complete total body program, plus menu plans and recipes to promote joint health--and weight loss! Outsmart Arthritis ... Read more

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A Good Read and It Worked
Dr. Irwin's approach to arthritis is just what I was looking for.He starts out recommending a natural approach, diet.This includes: identifying food allergies and adding vitamins, minerals, and supplements like fish oils or condroitin. If that doesn't work he recommends a more and more "medical" approach starting with hormones (which are already found in the body). If hormones don't work he has a new drug concept that nobody seems to have though of.What I like about this approach is that Dr. Irwin recommends the "natural" treatment first, diet. I also liked the way he wrote. I felt he was speaking directly to me and revealing much about himself in the process.This made his book very readable and helped me embrace the changes I needed to make.By following his diet recommendation, I have greatly reduced my arthritis pain. Previously, I often had sharp pain when I stepped on my clutch (good thing I have a motorcycle for those days) or used certain shoes. Now it is only mild discomfort and that is on the bad days. Yepeee!Perhaps, someday, I will have to try Dr. Irwin's more aggressive approaches, but I'm already very happy with my current results.

Readable, Personable and It Worked
Dr. Irwin's approach to arthritis is just what I was looking for.He starts out recommending a natural approach, diet.This includes: identifying food allergies and adding vitamins, minerals, and supplements like fish oils or condroitin. If that doesn't work he recommends a more and more "medical" approach starting with hormones (which are already found in the body). If hormones don't work he has a new drug concept that nobody seems to have though of.What I like about this approach is that Dr. Irwin recommends the "natural" treatment first, diet. I also liked the way he wrote. I felt he was speaking directly to me and revealing much about himself in the process.This made his book very readable and helped me embrace the changes I needed to make.By following his diet recommendation, I have greatly reduced my arthritis pain. Previously, I often had sharp pain when I stepped on my clutch (good thing I have a motorcycle for those days) or used certain shoes. Now it is only mild discomfort and that is on the bad days. Yepeee!Perhaps, someday, I will have to try Dr. Irwin's more aggressive approaches, but I'm already very happy with my current results.

a very disapointing book on the subject
this book is not that promising as it seems .only a small part of the book is dedicated to natural health,- wich that section needs an improvement! ... Read more

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If you were diagnosed with a crippling chronic illness in the prime of your life and everything that was considered normal vanished whom would you turn to? The person you would turn to is me, Linda D'Angelo because I have been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for over ten years.The book you would purchase is my book "Failure Is Not An Option, Thriving with Rheumatoid Arthritis" because my book is the story of a woman who understands her illness and found the courage and strength of character to step up, face her fears and ascertain her desired outcome, thriving with rheumatoid arthritis. Whether you are newly diagnosed with this illness or a veteran wondering whether you will ever experience a normal life again, my advice to you is "fight" and "fight hard" because your quality of life and the lives of those close to you are in jeopardy.Life presents you with a number of challenges, these challenges can sometimes be unexpected, undeserved and beyond your control.Therefore it is important to remember that life is never about the challenge itself, it is about you, and how you choose to handle the challenge. ... Read more

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease, which affects 1% of the world's population. Patients with RA not only have a progressive and debilitating disease and severe functional impairment, but can also experience a reduced life expectancy due to frequent involvement of the major organ systems. This new edition of Rheumatoid Arthritis charts the profound changes in research and patientmanagement that have taken place over the last 5 years. Developments in molecular biology have dramatically increased insight into the inflammatory and destructive pathways of this complex disease. Over half a million patients have been successfully treated with biologic therapy and advances in imaging techniques have allowed increasingly early detection of disease onset. Rheumatoid factor is no longer the unchallenged gold standard autoantibody but has competition from the anti-citrulline antibodies. Environmental factors influencing both susceptibility and progression have been sought, and smoking has emerged as a powerful factor. Steady progress in genetics is finally being made and one day it may be possible to predict RA before onset of symptomatic disease.It is against this backdrop of dynamic developments that the new edition of Rheumatoid Arthritis publishes. ... Read more

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The most important news in half a century. DSThe Midwest Book Review ... Read more

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Real breakthrough about arthritis and it works
This is an interesting book with chapters interleaved with thoery and reallife cases studies.Doctor Thomas Mc Pherson explain the causes of thearthritis and it's mode of treatement.He also talks about the actualresearch approches of the treatement of the disease. His approch isdifferent.If we summarize, arthritis is an infection related disease,that can be cured by a simple antibiotic (monocyclin) a derivative oftetracyclin.Both antibiotics can be used for the treatment.He explainsthat a common bacteria (mycoplasm) that live in everybody may outgrownormal levels and trigger immune reaction that is misinterpreted as anautoimmune disease.He give also many evidences for its theory.Duringhis years of pratice doctor Thomas McPherson Brown cured thousands ofpatients of this terrible disease.

I wanted to submit this review becausewe convinced an arthritis specialist to apply this approch to a relative atan advanced stage of arthritis.This relative was illed since many years. Within an year the disease completly disappear from the body of thisperson.Blood tests show today that there is no more arthritis.

Manyinterests are reluctant to caution this approch.In some way this an idealdisease for a pharmaceutics company.A disease that is considereduncurable, and for which you are condamned to take forever drugs that aremore expensive as the disease progress. Many searchers who investigate theautoimmune theory and worked in that direction for years are reluctant toconsider that there is a such easy solution to this problem.

I wouldheartily recommend this book to anyone who has this disease.

Best book in its field.
Not only have I read this book, I have used its remedy.In July, 1996 Iwas diagnosed with Lyme Disease, then later with rheumatoid arthritis.Iwas treated for Lyme Disease for about 45 days (which has similarsymptoms).Then my husband found The Arthritis Breakthrough book at ourlocal Waldenbooks.Once I read the book, it was just a matter of findingsomeone who would try the treatment according to the book.I couldn'tbelieve how difficult this was!Rheumatologists are not conditioned tothink "cure", they think "symptomatic".Therefore,even though the treatment is so low risk, nobody I called wanted to listen. Depending on the severity of the disease, the book recommends a beginninglow dose of minocycline and anti-inflammatory.Since I was diagnosedearly, I began 50mg, 3X per week and and anti-inflammatory daily.After 3mos., I discontinued the anti-inflammatory and began taking Aleve as Ineeded it.Over the span of the last 18 mos., the minocyline has beenincreased gradually to the dose I take now of 200mg, 4X a week.I expectto be cured by this November. Before this book, I could barely walk.Now Iam back to a normal life of golf, gardening, swimming, etc.If I couldgive this book 10 stars, it certainly deserves it!It has changed my life. ... Read more

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Like Reading Your Life
This book made me feel like the author was standing behind me telling all about my life. She really makes you understand Rheumatoid Arthritis even if you don't have it. She was able to make me feel like I am not alone. The medical information she writes about really makes sense to even the lay person. If you or your loved one has Rheumatoid Arthritis, this is the book to get them. ... Read more

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The all-in-one source book for understanding and conquering arthritis. How to Fight Arthritis & Win is an easy to use reference manual that teaches arthritis sufferers not how to simply cope with arthritis but instead how to meet it head on and conquer it.

Offering the most up-to-date information on research and breakthrough treatments, How to Fight Arthritis & Win gives a balanced view of the current conventional medicine approach to arthritis while emphasizing natural and complimentary alternatives to conquering this disease.

William Fischer has created a resource you can turn to time and again for the answers you need. Beginning with an easy-to-grasp explanation of exactly what arthritis is and how the disease progresses Fischer's friendly style makes sometimes difficult to understand concepts seem simple. The pages of How to Fight Arthritis & Win are overflowing with effective solutions and sensible approaches to fighting arthritis. ... Read more

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A practical question-and-answer guide addressing the most common concerns about rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis, affecting nearly 7 million people in the United States. This debilitating disease of the immune system affects four times as many women as men.

Written by a leading expert on autoimmune diseases, this book is an invaluable resource that answers the most frequently asked questions about rheumatoid arthritis. It educates the reader on what the disease is, its causes, symptoms, and treatments, including revolutionary new drugs, herbs, and conventional remedies. Bibliography. Index. ... Read more

Amazon.com
More than 43 million people of all ages in the U.S. suffer from arthritis, an often disabling disease for which conventional medicine offers only limited relief from pain--and no cure. Arthritis patients are increasingly seeking alternative therapies, yet these have their drawbacks, too: though some have proven benefits, many others are expensive and work for only some, others are useless, and some are dangerous. This book aims to be a "common-sense guide through the maze of the most-used complementary therapies for arthritis, to help you choose wisely among the many options available," and it succeeds beautifully. The book lists 22 complementary therapies, from familiar ones like acupuncture, meditation, tai chi, and yoga, to less accepted treatments like copper bracelets, magnets, and bee stings (don't worry, the book isn't recommending this, only providing information). The "Nature's Medicines" section discusses more than 40 herbs and supplements.

The book describes each therapy and how it is used, presents scientific evidence and expert opinion, and gives tips on how to find a practitioner and information on costs, advice, cautions, and resources in a helpful and reader-friendly style. There are also guidelines for working with your doctor, choosing a therapist, and avoiding rip-offs. Author Judith Horstman, a two-time Fulbright Scholar and award-winning editor of Arthritis Today magazine, makes the point that complementary therapies cannot "cure" arthritis or replace proven medical treatments. They can, however, ease symptoms and improve your outlook, and may even enhance the effects of your conventional treatment. This is an extremely useful and beautifully illustrated book for arthritis sufferers seeking to expand their treatment as informed consumers. --Joan Price Book Description
A glossy, four-color, photography-filled guide to all alternative therapies for rheumatic diseases, from popular herbal supplements to exercise techniques. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Nice overview of all the alternative therapies.
Nice graphics and type. Treats all therapies evenly. Basic info across all spectrums, including what to expect at your first acupuncture session, what naturopathy is, and more.

Separates hype from hope, again and again
When this book was first released, I gave a copy to my 75-year-old mother, who has osteoarthritis. Over and over, she's told me about consulting this book when trying to decide whether or not to try some remedy that a friend has suggested. She feels that it has kept her from spending a fortune on snake oil, and has made her bold enough to try alternative approaches that have been helpful, such as glucosamine-chondroitin supplements. Obviously it was the perfect gift.

An Excellent Guide For Anyone, Traditional or Nontraditional
I found this book very helpful in making sense out of the confusing array of alternative therapiesout there these days.Ms. Horstman provides a no-nonsense overview of many traditional healing techniques, together with a comprehensive bibliography and medical references. The organization of the book makes it very easy to use, too. Overall, this book shows a high level of qualityon all levels, and is a valuable resource for thoseof us in search of health and healing!

Great resource
Overall, a finely-written and much needed compendium of arthritis information. Judith Horstman did a wonderful job of sifting through the medical literature to produce an easy-to-access resource for the (often)confusing world of alternative arthritis treatments.

Invaluable Information for People Living with Arthritis
Hortsman's book is a veritable gold mine of information about living an active life with arthritis.It will prove itself useful to people who have arthritis, loved ones, and the medical community.There is so much to belearned!The information is presented in a completely accessible way. Hortsman has demystified arthritis and offered an enormous array oftreatments.Resources abound.This is "must" reading for anyonewho is affected by arthritis! ... Read more

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This book provides the readers with a holistic treatment plan designed by Dr. Brownstein and used in his medical practice to treat arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, lupus and other autoimmune disorders.The treatment involves the use of natural hormones, diet recommendations, nutritional supplementation, allergy elimination and detoxification.

Dr. Brownstein also describes how many illnesses such as arthritis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and other automimmune diseases may be caused by infections.This book will show you that supporting the immune system is the key to treating these chronic conditions.By developing a comprehensive treatment program that includes using natural therapies, "Overcoming Arthritis" gives hope to those suffering from many chronic conditions.Dr. Brownstein includes over 30 case studies from his medical practice to illustrate the success he has had in treating these difficult chronic conditions.This book will show you how you can learn to use safe and effective therapies to regain your health. ... Read more

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (also Juvenile arthritis; Juvenile chronic arthritis; Juvenile chronic polyarthritis; Juvenile polyarthritis; Still disease; Still's disease), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms.Download Description
This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 4. Studies on Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis; Chapter 5. Books on Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis; Chapter 6. Multimedia on Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis; Chapter 7. Periodicals and News on Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis; Chapter 8. Physician Guidelines and Databases; Chapter 9. Dissertations on Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Researching Nutrition; Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix E. Questions and Answers about Arthritis Pain; Appendix F. More on Rheumatic Diseases and Arthritis; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; JUVENILE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Juvenile arthritis, Juvenile chronic arthritis, Juvenile chronic polyarthritis, Juvenile polyarthritis, Still disease, Still's disease. ... Read more

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"This splendid volume is easily understandable, uses real-life situations as examples and is far more up-to-the-minute than other such books. From sexuality to surgery, it offers practical and science-based advice."--Charles M. Plotz, M.D., Editor-in-Chief, Rheuma21st.com

Your complete guide to understanding and living well with rheumatoid arthritis

If you or someone close to you suffers from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), this book is a powerful tool you don't want to be without. Two of the authors are physicians at the Hospital for Special Surgery, one of the nation's oldest and best orthopedic research hospitals. Its purpose is to arm you with the information you need to take charge of your disease management and work with your doctors to develop a treatment program that's right for your lifestyle and life goals.

In plain English, the authors demystify rheumatoid arthritis-its causes, progression, and various effects on the human body-and decode the often perplexing language that doctors use to describe RA and its diagnosis and treatment. They explain the various treatment and pain management options available to you and ways to discuss them with your doctor. The authors also include the true stories of RA patients whose tales offer encouragement and powerful insights for dealing with the difficult psychological and lifestyle issues RA sufferers face. Their expert advice and guidance covers a range of topics of vital concern to people affected by RA, including:

• Old, new, and emerging drug therapies, including gold, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressants
• Analgesics and anti-inflammatories
• Alternative treatment strategies
• Nutrition, diet, and exercise for RA
• Vitamins and supplements, including glucosamine and Evening Primrose oil
• Managing crucial lifestyle issues such as sports, travel, and sex
• Pregnancy and RA
• Alleviating depression and pain
• Surgical options, including joint replacement therapy

Customer Reviews (2)

Rheumatism ArthritisHandbook by Paget et al.
This is an excellent reference work for the arthritic ailments.
The authors indicate some basic principles for patients to
follow in pursuing a successful treatment regimen:
1- be well informed about the disease and the process of disease
2- have a good rapor with the respective physicians on the case
3- assemble a medical team
4- select team members of physicians carefully

There are some supportive therapies for the arthritic diseases.
These are exercise, heat and cold application, as well as,
acupuncture. Surgery may be a good resort for hip, knee or
hand repair. Stretching exercises are helpful in achieving
a wider range of motion in the disease process. A good diet
consists of approximately 55% carbs; 20% protein and 25% fats.
Fish oil-particularly omega 3 can be helpful in dealing with
physical fatigue and joint tenderness.The work is written
for the layperson. It is easy to understand and apply.

An Excellent Comprehensive Book on RA
I was diagnosed with RA recently after suffering with its symptoms for probably 8 years. I knew nothing about Rheumatoid Arthritis before this and never even considered it a cause of my pains. I am currently under the care of a Rheumatologist at the Hosiptal for Special Surgery. This book has been a tremdous help in conjunction with my doctor in understanding the problem.

The book takes a very thorough look at the Rheumatoid Arthritis - diagnosing it, what kind of questions to ask, causes, treatments, therapy, useful outside resources, and examples of others with RA.

A very helpful book. ... Read more

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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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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

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Everything you need to know to fight RA is in this book--powerful new drugs, new surgical techniques, easy exercises to restore flexibility and alternative therapies to ease your symptoms. ... Read more

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Good General Guide to RA
So far this book has been very helpful, especially with various issues that affect people with RA.It is up-to-date on the pharmaceutical options for the treatment of RA.A good general guide.

The best book out there.
I've been very disappointed in the quality of books out on the market about inflammation disesases such as RA. This is the only one I would recommend. It has all the info you need, neatly laid out with great, easy-to-read graphics. Definately 5 stars! Also look for their book on Alternative Therapies. Buy extra copies for your family/friends so they understand what you're going through.

This book is a must
If you or a family member or a close friend has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, this is the book to read. It explains the various aspects of the disease, what one can expect to happen, how to cope with the pain and how to organize your life in order to minimize the stress the disease can cause. The book does not candy-coat the disease, but does show how it can be managed. It explains the different drugs that are available to help and it explains their side-effects, also. There are helpful hints to diet and exercise, as well. I found this to be a very important book for me because it gave me the ground-work for dialog with my doctor. I am glad I found this book. ... Read more

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Amazing
This book is a large-scale study of arthritis which can serve as a catalog of arthritis treatments available. For each treatment, the book states what percentage of patients got better, showed no improvement, or felt worse.Also shows symptoms for each type of treatment.Ironically, exercise turned out to be one of the safest and most effective way to deal with arthritis.This book discusses drugs, surgery, various categories of medical professionals, and traditional and some alternative approaches.A great gift for friends who have arthritis but don't know what to do about it.

long, unscientific way to get to the point
compelling info on methotrexate. takes forever to get to the point.you don't really know what to do until page 240, "foods to avoid."alot of conflicting info with what most of the latest writing on biologicalmedicine states.i refer to acid/alkaline relationship. ... 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