Arthritis Survival The Holistic Medical Treatment Program for Osteoarthritis

by Ivker, Robert S.; Nelson, Todd

• ISBN13: 9781585420971
• ISBN10: 1585420972
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-04
• Publisher: Tarcher

Summary

Univ. of Colorado, Denver. Consumer guide to managing osteoarthritis pain, through proper nutrition and dietary habits and exercise, to emotional wellness. Offers a guide to resources and helpful products, as well as recommendations for strengthening mental, emotional, spiritual and social health. Softcover.

Author Biography

Robert S. Ivker, D.O., is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Family Medicine and a clinical instructor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver Todd H. Nelson, N.D., is a naturopathic physician and the director of the Tree of Life Wellness Center in Colorado

Table of Contents

Introduction	xv
Working with Your Physician	xvii
Working on Your Own	xviii
Holistic Physicians	xviii
Professional Complementary Therapies	xix
Charting Your Progress	xix
The Arthritis ``Quick Fix''	1	(5)
What is Arthritis? What Causes It? How Does Conventional Medicine Treat It?	6	(9)
Anatomy and Physiology	6	(3)
Symptoms and Diagnosis	9	(1)
Risk Factors and Causes of Osteoarthritis	10	(1)
Conventional Medical Treatment of Osteoarthritis	11	(4)
Holistic Health: The Wellness Self-Test	15	(9)
Hallmarks of Optimal Health	16	(8)
Healing Your Body	24	(97)
Holistic Medical Treatment and Prevention	26	(51)
Symptom Treatment	27	(3)
Physical Health Recommendations for Arthritis	30	(1)
Diet	31	(14)
Fasting, or Detoxification	45	(1)
Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements	45	(9)
Herbs	54	(2)
Hydrotherapy	56	(1)
Hormones/Gllandulars	56	(1)
Exercise	56	(2)
Professional Care Therapies	58	(1)
Osteopathic Medicine	59	(5)
Naturopathic Medicine	64	(1)
Traditional Chinese Medicine	65	(3)
Homeopathic Medicine	68	(2)
Ayurvedic Medicine (Ayurveda)	70	(1)
Chiropractic	70	(1)
Energy Medicine	71	(1)
Bodywork and Body Movement	71	(5)
Summary	76	(1)
Physical and Environmental Health Recommendations for Optimal Well-Being	77	(44)
Diet	77	(22)
Nutritional Supplements	99	(1)
Free Radicals and Antioxidants	100	(2)
Herbal Remedies	102	(2)
Food Allergy	104	(1)
Exercise and Physical Activity	105	(2)
Breathing	107	(1)
Aerobic Exercise	108	(2)
Strength Conditioning	110	(1)
Increasing Flexibility	111	(1)
Sleep and Relaxation	112	(3)
Environmental Medicine	115	(3)
Summary	118	(3)
Healing Your Mind	121	(43)
The Body-Mind Connection	124	(2)
Psychotherapy	126	(2)
Beliefs, Attitudes, Goals, and Affirmations	128	(12)
Guided Imagery and Visualization	140	(4)
Optimism and Humor	144	(3)
Emotional Health	147	(5)
Breathwork and Meditation	152	(2)
Dealing with Anger	154	(3)
Dreamwork and Journaling	157	(3)
Work and Play	160	(2)
Summary	162	(2)
Healing Your Spirit	164	(31)
Accessing Spirit	165	(1)
Are We Spiritual Beings? The Near-Death Exerience	166	(2)
Prayer	168	(2)
Meditation	170	(1)
Gratitude	171	(3)
Intuition	174	(1)
Spiritual Counselors	175	(1)
Spiritual Practices	176	(4)
Social Health	180	(13)
Forgiveness	182	(1)
Friendship	183	(2)
Selfless Acts and Altruism	185	(1)
Support Groups	186	(1)
Committed Relationships and Marriage	187	(3)
Sex	190	(1)
Parenting	191	(2)
Summary	193	(2)
Resource Guide	195	(12)
Product Index	207	(2)
Index	209