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Easing the Pain of Arthritis Naturally is a Basic Health Books publication.
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This new and fully revised edition of 'Curing Arthritis' explains Margaret Hill's acid-free approach to diet. It contains a chapter of recipes for arthritis sufferers and reveals the effects of the new arthritis drugs. ... Read more

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Best Kept secret for Arthritis
This book helped me so much.My Rheumatologist prescribed hydroxycholoroquine for my arthritis about 5 years ago.I had it so bad I could hardly walk.I could not bend my wrists or ankles.I was in so much pain.But the drug required that I see an opthomologist twice a year because there was a rare chance it could blind me!I didn't like the sound of that, so I sought alternatives.I found this book and followed the instructions the best I could.Now I am nearly pain free- have been for about 5 years - and I take absolutely no drugs for my arthritis!This book is a Godsend!

If you have arthritis you need this book....
I was given this book at 18 years of age. I had been suffering from RA for the previous 7 years. At that point in my life I thought everything was hopeless, I'd never be able to work, no one would ever want to marry me and I would end up alone and in pain for the rest of my life.

Needles to say none of this happened. This book changed my life.
I put put heart and soul into following the recommendations and within a couple of weeks I went off the meds (much to my dr's disapproval mind you!) and have not looked back since. I have not had a flare up in 15 years.

This is my fifth time ordering this book (though up till now I have had to get it from AMazon UK)Not for myself but to give to others.I have even bought a copy for my doctor!No one should have to suffer needlessly and I really believe if there is anything you can do toimprove things you owe it to yourself to give it your best shot.I cringe everytime I hear someone say there is no cure for arthritis because it is simply not true.

I cannot recommend this book high enough, it is well written and simply makes sense.I hope that it helps you as much as it did me.

Best of luck!

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Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that affects over 34 million Americans, with a million new cases each year. This book is the remarkable account of the search for the cause of this excruciatingly painful, crippling illness, and the discovery of a safe, cheap, and effective treatment by which the disease can be controlled and reversed. ... Read more

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Not Just a Reader but a Patient
I BEG anyone with any autoimmune disease to read this book!I was swollen beyond control.Taking preds, metho, napro, plaqu, and many other drugs.This therapy is slowly giving me my life back!!! I STILL can't find a doctor in Chicago who will do this.They want to kill me first with drugs, but Dr. Brown, and Dr. Scammel have changed my life with these books. Thank you for helping us to live even while passed on...... READ, TAKE ACTION, BELIEVE.

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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Designed to be a practical handbook on clinical trial management in these key therapeutic areas, 'Clinical Trials in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis' is aimed at principal investigators pharmaceutical physicians and other pharmaceutical staff involved in the design, conduct and monitoring of these increasingly complex diseases.

In the last several years a new classes of biologic agents have emerged and changed the treatment paradigm for patients, not only with classically defined rheumatoid arthritis, but also with other related diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis.  Furthermore, osteoarthritis is a major disease state that is often treated by the rheumatologist, but is one where patient management programs are currently limited with a need for new therapeutic approaches.

In both inflammatory and non-inflammatory arthritic conditions, clinical trials have become both large and complex due to the nature of the diseases, with ever-challenging new surrogate end-points being employed.

Topics covered in this title will therefore include study design, clinical endpoints, technical issues, data collection, use of centralized medical image reading facilities and biochemical marker laboratories, as well as data analysis and future therapies.  This book takes the user through the process step-by-step from start to finish, also providing a background on the regulatory guidelines, ethical implications, endpoints, and current therapies.

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Arthritis: Questions You Have... Answers You Need is the complete consumer's guide to America's most common crippling condition. Written in lively, understandable prose, it answers the most important questions about arthritis and rheumatic diseases. It covers all the traditional treatments and also offers nontraditional approaches to living with arthritis. While there is still no cure for arthritis, this newly revised edition includes the latest information on current research, new treatments and new drugs. Arthritis: Questions You Have... Answers You Need puts you in charge by giving you powerful information that will help you control the pain and suffering. ... Read more

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Are you one of the millions of people that suffer from arthritis, a chronic disease, or a physical injury? Is cooking your passion or, at the very least, a necessity? Come along on a culinary journey around the world with Melinda Winner in her second cookbook, A Complete Illustrated Guide to Cooking with Arthritis, which will bring the millions of physically challenged individuals back into the kitchen pain free and fearless. As a physically challenged individual herself, Melinda shares techniques for creating mouthwatering recipes for everything from appetizers to desserts, as well as delicious rubs, sauces, and jellies. An Illustrated Guide to Cooking with Arthritis is packed full of delectable, original recipes sure to delight any palate and is a must-have for any cookbook collection. Each easy-to-read recipe is written for use by anyone, physically challenged or not, and includes an informative section of kitchen terms, culinary resources, and basic tips to help make everyday life simpler. ... Read more

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Emphasizes the importance of early intervention in RA with focus on pharmacologic treatments of RA. Detailed information on the various medications employed in treatment, including corticosteroids, NSAIDs, DMARDs, biologic agents, and combination therapy, is reviewed, including evidence-based data on efficacy safety, side effects, and monitoring requirements. Clinical evaluation is presented, including lab findings, joint scoring, diagnostic criteria, and radiographic outcomes. Surgical options and the management of advanced RA are discussed. ... Read more

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No one has to live with the pain ...

There are over 46 million Americans who suffer from some form of arthritis. Here, longtime arthritis sufferer and internationally renowned consultant Amye L. Long and medical expert in the field of arthritis Dr. Neal S. Birnbaum offer a clear, jargon-free, and comprehensive guide to understanding this disease.

• Includes detailed explanations of the various forms of the disease and symptoms, and how lifestyle can contribute to the severity of the conditions
• Describes the full range of traditional medical treatments from prescription drugs and physical therapy to surgery, as well as alternative treatments including supplements, super foods, and detox
• Coping methods such as meditation and lifestyle changes ... Read more

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With special attention to the most common forms of arthritis--osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout--The Arthritis Healthy Exchanges Cookbook offers sound advice and recipes that will help anyone suffering from arthritis to get the maximum benefits from a nutritional program.

Because there is no one diet prescription that is right for every person with arthritis, the most important aspect of the Healthy Exchanges approach is to achieve a well-balanced diet that encourages variety and moderation.The Healthy Exchanges program recognizes that certain kinds of foods (and food allergies in some people) may heighten symptoms and that the inclusion of appropriate levels of vitamins and minerals in the diet will promote overall health, so all the recipes are designed with these factors in mind.From tasty appetizers to hearty main dishes to delicious desserts, this collection carries all the hallmarks of JoAnna Lund's recipes that her fans have come to expect: quick and easy to prepare using easy-to-find ingredients, guaranteed to be low in fat, calories and cholesterol and high in taste.Along with recommendations for regular exercise and other reasonable lifestyle changes, the Healthy Exchanges program can help anyone take an active and positive role in their own well-being. ... Read more

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Excellent
This is an excellent healthy cookbook, especially for arthritis and diabetic people.I have also heard this lady speak, and she is a dynamic motivator.

put gout and arthritis away.... eat without the wory
Arthritis affects millions of people every day, in the form of gout, osteoarthritis, and the most common form known as rheumatoid arthritis.JoAnna M. Lund has written a series of "Healthy Exchanges" ofwhich one is The Arthritis healthy Exchange Cookbook published Perigee Booka division of Berkley Publishing Group.The book is not fancy in any way,it is printed on plain paper with a compact typestyle.This book isdesigned for people with arthritis after all, not vision problems. Though some recipes go onto two pages, not of them requirre the cook toturn the page to finish the recipe.

Each recipe not only offersthe nutritional information, but also the healthy exchange of the foodgroups.There are several tips, suggestions and ideas on many of therecipes, and the ingredients are pretty readily availble in most regulargrocery stores.

Recipes include: Creamy Vegetable Chowder; SkilletGreen Beans; BBQ Corn & Tomato Saute; Smorgasbord Pea Salad; SeashellTuna Salad; Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta Salad; Deliteful Mandarin OrangeSalad; Three Cheese Strata; Tuscan White Bean Pizza; Cinque Terre ShrimpPasta; Chicken & Dumplings; Mexican Chicken Scallop; Fancy FiestaSkillet; Meat Squares with Creamed Potato Topping; Florentine Meatloaf;Lemon Mousse; Mocha Crunch Pudding; New Orleans Bread Pudding;Rhubarb-Banana Cream Pie;Tomato Carrot Muffins and Spiced MochaMix.

Overall rating: 3.5 pots of out 5. ... Read more

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First Prize, Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, BMA Awards 2009

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Early Acclaim for The Inflammation Syndrome

"Challem’s new book hits a home run–with the latest research on what to eat and take to defeat our real number-one cause of health problems–inflammation. It’s a message of the utmost importance."
–Jean Carper, New York Times bestselling author of Stop Aging Now! and Your Miracle Brain, and columnist, USA Weekend magazine

"Treating and preventing inflammation has become a major priority and a breakthrough in today’s medicine. Many of our most debilitating diseases can be traced to an inflammatory cause. The program Jack Challem outlines in The Inflammation Syndrome is a great first step in ridding your body of this deadly problem."
–Fred Pescatore, M.D., author of Thin For Good, The Allergy and Asthma Cure, and Feed Your Kids Well

"The Inflammation Syndrome compellingly shows how the typical Western diet promotes inflammation and disease. In a scientifically accurate and easy-to-understand manner, Jack Challem lays out the basic nutrition plan for good health and weight loss–a plan that mimics many features of the ancestral and native human diet."
–Loren Cordain, Ph.D., author of The Paleo Diet

"Jack Challem has hit the bull’s-eye when it comes to identifying the root cause of chronic inflammation–our pro-inflammatory Western diet. Following Challem’s recommendations will not only relieve inflammation, it will lay the groundwork for optimal health."
–Jo Robinson, coauthor of The Omega Diet and principal investigator of eatwild.com

"In this book, Jack Challem focuses on inflammation, the most important underlying factor in health and disease. Anti-inflammatory strategies can slow the chronic and degenerative diseases of aging–even aging itself.Jack Challem shows us how the antioxidant vitamins E and C, modifying lifestyle factors, food and nutritional supplements, and nutraceuticals can be useful in reducing the risks of inflammatory disorders."
–Lester Packer, Ph.D., the world’s foremost antioxidant research scientist and lead author of The Antioxidant Miracle ... Read more

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inflammation info
This is not the most organized presentation of inflammation although it has extensive information on the topic.
I would have liked to have seen more whole foods recommendations in a book titled "The Complete Nutritional Program..."
I'm more than a little frustrated with suggestions to take supplements rather than good quality food.
Overall, I was disappointed and would not recommend this book.

Life Saver!
This book has been an absolute life saver for me.At the time I found this book, I was suffering from severe arthritis in my knees, hips, tailbone, and neck. I was hurting so bad, I was seriously worried I would no longer be able to work. I had been on just about every single arthritis medication there is from pills, to injections, to infusions. Nothing helped.

I bought this book in desperation and immediately began to change my diet. It was the only thing I had not tried and that doctors had not even suggested. I eliminated processed foods, red meat, eggs, nightshades, most dairy, and all oils with the exception of olive oil, coconut oil, and real butter. I also eliminated white flour, breads, and pastas. My diet consists primarily of fresh fruit, fresh veggies, chicken, fish, turkey, nuts, brown rice, and only healthy oils. I noticed a difference in only a couple of days, and it took precisely 5 days to be completely pain free for the first time in 22 years! I absolutely cannot believe the difference. I am also a type II diabetic and my blood sugar has improved tremendously. I've lost 6 bls so far without even trying, and my chronic stomach problems have disappeared. I'm feeling so much healthier!

This way of eating has done for me what over $100,000 in meds was unable to do. I can't believe I suffered for so many years. It wasn't easy to eliminate those things at first, but I will do absolutely anything to keep the pain from returning. After being on the diet for 10 days now, I'm certain I can keep with it.I highly recommend this book to anyone who has chronic inflammatory issues that have not been relieved by traditional medicine. It worked for me, and I'm soooo greatful!

Challem is a great writer
I love Jack Challem. His advice is clear, easy to follow, and can change your life. I have been reading his books to help me change my life and aid my quest to improve my health which I attest on [...].

Excellant book
One of the best health books I have read. I recomend it for everyone with auto imune problems, diabites, Heart disease, Asthma, Arthritis. In fact its good for any one getting older.

Also the inflammation cure
I feel the same as everyone else, this book is full of excellent information and is backed by tons of research.

Perhaps not the easiest read, but if you are health-minded and want to learn the cause and cure for inflammation and related diseases, this book is excellent.

For those looking to treat arthritis and muscle and joint issues, I would like to recommend "The Permanent Pain Cure" By Ming Chew as an excellent companion book.

I used both books and tons of additional research to recover from shoulder surgery well ahead of time and also relieve a two year old knee injury. Additionally, I feel tons better, have resisted the flu while everyone else in my family was sick, relieved some allergy symptoms, and am a believer for life.

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A self-help guide for youth, Juvenile Arthritis: The Ultimate Teen Guide will also be useful to family members, friends, and caregivers of those suffering from the disease. Readers get an overview of juvenile arthritis from the point of view of teenagers and their parents, and there are discussions related to diagnosis, symptoms of the disease, its history, and various related conditions. ... Read more

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Mario
The Ultimate Teen Guide to Juvenile Arthritis is a well written, informative book. Kelly provides the reader with life experiences geared to assist those battling with JRA along with friends and family of those who have been diagnosed with JRA. Kelly's book is also a useful tool for any healthcare professional who assists in the care of patients with arthritis.

Kids with Arthritis
Arthritis is a debilitating, painful and progressive disease.Juvenile forms of arthritis are just as virile, often stunting growth and robbing youngsters of their childhood physicality. The effect on families is often devastating.No one seems to know that arthritis so profoundly affects over 300,000 children in America alone.

Kelly Rouba has written a book to give young people and their families the skills and information they need to more effectively deal with their arthritis.This book should be automatic reading for every family with a child diagnosed with juvenile arthritis.The author, herself a victim of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis since the age of 2, gives families hope with her thorough discussion of arthritis research underway.Ms. Rouba is a national spokesperson for the Arthritis National Research Foundation, advocating for young arthritis patients, to increase public awareness of juvenile arthritis and the critical need for research.I applaud Kelly's wonderful gift of this book -- families across the country will benefit immensely. ... 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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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

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According to the Centers for Disease Control an estimated 70 million people are affected by one of the more than 100 types of arthritis.

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in America and as the population ages, more and more people are being struck by some form of this crippling disease. No matter what form of arthritis you have, doctors and medical experts agree, exercise can help you lead a happier, more productive and pain-free life.

The medical and fitness experts from The Healthy Living Institute have compiled 100 simple exercises designed to help arthritis sufferers build muscle, strengthen ligaments and maintain flexibility while fighting fatigue and pain.

Exercises for Arthritis includes:

•Targeted exercises for the neck and back, hands and arms, hips, knees, and feet.
•The importance of aerobic exercise and special relaxation and sleep techniques.
•Water exercises, tips for maintaining motivation, workout plans for all levels of fitness and much more.

If you or someone you know suffers from arthritis, you need this book. Exercises for Arthritis will help you alleviate pain, maintain your independence, and improve your quality of life. ... Read more

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helpful
this book has been very helpful,I've learned how important it is to breath correctly while exersizing, and to pace myself

An excellent, fact-filled, no-nonsense guide.
Exercises For Arthritis: A Safe And Effective Way To Increase Strength, Improve Flexibility, Gain Energy, And Reduce Pain by registered nurse, exercise physiologist, and certifiedhealth and fitness instructor Erin Rohan O'Driscoll is a step-by-step guideline for daily exercises that strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, and combat arthritis pain. Intended especially for those who suffer from all forms of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia, Exercises For Arthritis features detailed instructions, black-and-white photographs illustrating the recommended movements, and an extensive introduction packed with general information about the different types of arthritis and a brief survey of the available contemporary treatments. An excellent, fact-filled, no-nonsense guide.
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Take control of your arthritis! Reduce symptoms and keepjoints mobile with Action Plan for Arthritis. This guide will help youdetermine the type and extent of exercise you need to counteract thepain, limitations, and expense associated with the disease.

Developed in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine,Action Plan for Arthritis is a complete and effective guide. Itexplains and shows you how to build strength, flexibility, andendurance while protecting painful joints with low-impact workoutoptions, including water exercise, tai chi, and yoga. It also presentsthe pros and cons of supplement use so that you can make informeddecisions about the "cures" advertised for arthritis.

Action Plan for Arthritis combines the scientific and medicalknowledge on how exercise can effectively diminish the impact of whatcan be a debilitating disease. Put this plan to use not just tosurvive but also to thrive, and you will feel better than you everthought possible! ... Read more

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