Preventing Arthritis A Holistic Approach to Life Without Pain

by Lawrence, Ronald; Zucker, Martin

• ISBN13: 9780425184684
• ISBN10: 0425184684
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-06-04
• Publisher: Berkley Trade

Summary

One in five Americans will develop osteoarthritis, the painful degeneration of joints associated with aging. But, osteoarthritis can destroy more than joints. It often leads to inactivity, obesity, depression, anxiety, and dependence on drugs with serious side effects,-and can increase the risk of developing life-threatening illnesses such as cardiovascular disease. Preventing Arthritislays out a menu of powerful natural options for arthritis prevention: * 10 steps for staying arthritis-free * cutting-edge arthritis prevention research * advice on supplements and nutrition * yoga and exercise routines for healthy joints * prescriptions for massage techniques and if you already have arthritis... * multiple natural strategies for relieving pain "Provides an arsenal of safe, effective, and viable approaches that can stop arthritis in its tracks." (Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., author of Heart Sense for Women)

Author Biography

Ronald M. Lawrence, M.D., Ph.D., is a founding member of the International Association for the Study of Pain and a senior member of the American Academy of Neurology.

Health writer Martin Zucker has written extensively on natural healing, nutrition, fitness, and alternative medicine for more than twenty years. Lawrence and Zucker are the authors, with Stanley W. Jacob, M.D., of The Miracle of MSM.

Table of Contents

PART I why an ounce of prevention is worth a ton
The Osteoarthritis Epidemic Ahead	3	(8)
How Osteoarthritis Happens	11	(19)
The High Price of Pain Relief	30	(12)
The Pandora's Box of Compounded Misery	42	(11)
PART II ten steps for preventing arthritis
Stop the Strains from Becoming Pains	53	(16)
Protect Your Joints after Injury	69	(14)
Exercise (but Don't Abuse) Your Joints	83	(24)
Eat Right and Take a Load off Your Joints	107	(21)
Supplement Your Joints us	128	(42)
Water Your Thirsty Joints	170	(9)
Keep Your Joints Flexible with Yoga	179	(9)
Protect Your Hands	188	(8)
Foot Care-Prevention from the Ground Up	196	(9)
Sex and Your joints	205	(6)
PART III becoming an anti-arthritis warrior
Putting It Together	211	(7)
Doing the Extras-Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Massage, Rolfing	218	(14)
If You Already Have Arthritis: Relieving Symptoms and Preventing Them from Getting Worse	232	(27)
Going the Distance Grandly	259	(2)
Scientific References	261	(18)
Index	279