The Arthritis Foundation's Guide to Alternative Therapies

by Horstman, Judith; Arnold, William J.; Berman, Brian; Hollister, J. Roger; Liang, Matthew H.; Arthritis Foundation

• ISBN13: 9780912423234
• ISBN10: 0912423234
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-10-01
• Publisher: Longstreet Pr

Summary

A glossy, four-color, photography-filled guide to all alternative therapies for rheumatic diseases, from popular herbal supplements to exercise techniques.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xi
Prologue	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xiv
Introduction	p. 1
Patient Advice	p. 8
Working with Your Doctor and Complementary Medicine	p. 11
How to Use this Book	p. 14
For Medical Professionals	p. 22
Alternative Healing Systems: Other Approaches to Health and Healing	p. 27
Ayurveda: The Wisdom of the Body	p. 29
Chinese Medicine: Balancing Vital Energy	p. 33
Naturopathic Medicine: The Healing Power of Nature	p. 37
Osteopathic Medicine: Hands-On Therapy	p. 40
Chiropractic: Aligning the Spine	p. 43
Homeopathy: The Law of Similars	p. 47
Mind, Body and Spirit: Creating a United Front	p. 53
Meditation	p. 62
Biofeedback	p. 68
Visualization and Guided Imagery	p. 71
Hypnosis	p. 75
Relaxation Techniques	p. 78
Stress Reduction and Relaxation Programs	p. 85
Prayer and Spirituality: The Role of Faith	p. 89
Moving Medicine: Gentle Exercise Alternatives	p. 97
Yoga	p. 100
Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong	p. 107
Alexander, Feldenkrais and Trager	p. 111
Massage and Bodywork: The Healing Power of Touch	p. 117
A Quick Guide to Bodywork	p. 119
Acupuncture and Acupressure Stimulating Energy Points	p. 135
Miscellaneous Therapies: Bees, Bracelets, Lasers and Magnets	p. 147
Bee Venom Therapy	p. 148
Copper Bracelets	p. 151
Low Energy Laser Therapy	p. 152
Magnet Therapy	p. 154
Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy	p. 156
Food and Arthritis: The Diet Connection	p. 159
The Facts About Arthritis Diets	p. 162
Diet Changes that Might Help	p. 168
Nature's Remedies: Herbs and Supplements for Arthritis	p. 175
Aloe (Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis)	p. 190
Avocado/Soybean Oil	p. 191
Ayurvedic Remedies	p. 192
Boron	p. 193
Boswellia (Boswellia serrata)	p. 194
Bromelain (Ananas comosus, or pineapple)	p. 195
Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)	p. 196
Cayenne or Red Repper (Capsicum)	p. 197
Chinese Herbs	p. 198
Chondroitin Sulfate	p. 199
CMO (cetyl myristoleate; cerasomal-cis-9-cetylmyristoleate)	p. 200
Collagen	p. 201
Copper	p. 203
Devil's Claw (Harpogophytum procumbens)	p. 204
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)	p. 205
DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide)	p. 206
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia)	p. 208
Fish Oil	p. 209
Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum)	p. 211
Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA; evening primrose oil and borage oil)	p. 212
Gin-Soaked Raisins	p. 214
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)	p. 214
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)	p. 215
Ginseng	p. 216
American ginseng: Panax quinquefolius
Asian Ginseng: Panax ginseng
Siberian ginseng: Eleutherococcus senticosus
Glucosamine	p. 217
Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)	p. 219
Guaifenesin	p. 220
Kava Kava (Piper methysticum)	p. 221
Magnesium	p. 221
Melatonin	p. 222
MSM (methyl sulfonyl methane)	p. 223
SAM (S-adenosylmethionine)	p. 224
St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)	p. 225
Selenium	p. 226
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)	p. 227
Thunder God Vine (Tripterygium wilfordii)	p. 228
Turmeric (Curcuma longa, Curcuma domestica)	p. 229
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)	p. 230
Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa)	p. 234
Zinc Sulfate	p. 234
Appendices
Arthritis Answers	p. 236
Recommended Reading and Web Sites	p. 250
References	p. 252
About the Arthritis Foundation	p. 267
Arthritis-Related Groups	p. 271
Index	p. 273
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