Maximizing the Arthritis Cure: A Step-by-step Program to Faster, Stronger Healing During Any Stage of the Cure - Softcover

Theodosakis, Jason; Adderly, Brenda; Fox, Barry PhD

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0712679375 ISBN 13: 9780712679374

Publisher: Century, 1998

Synopsis

Millions of people worldwide suffer from severe osteoarthiritis, and more than half of the population over the age of 50 will display some symptoms of this crippling degenerative joint disease. This text suggests a safe, easy-to-follow treatment for osteoarthritis. This edition includes: new research supplements that may help speed up the cure in those with osteoarthritis, and may also alleviate the suffering of patients with rheumatoid arthritis; tailored menu plans that complement glucosamine and chondroitin, and boost important arthritis-fighting antioxidants in the bloodstream; specialized strength training and aerobic exercise programmes for each arthiritic trouble spot; exercises to improve the body's biomechanics, to prevent future joint problems; and information about recent developments on remedies for arthritis.

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Review

"My knees don't swell anymore and are no longer stiff after prolonged sitting...I no longer have disabling discomfort, a chronic limp, or difficulty going down stairs."--Jane Brody, "The New York Times"

About the Author

Jason Theodosakis, M.D., M.S., M.P.H., is a well-known board-certified physician and lecturer in preventative medicine who has trained in exercise physiology and sports medicine. He is Assistant Clinical Professor and the director of the Preventative Medicine Residency Training Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson. He lives in Arizona. Brenda Adderly, M.H.A., is a health-care researcher and strategic management consultant. She holds a master's degree in health services administration from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Her health-care career includes HMO and managed-care consulting, and she worked at the U.S. Public Health Services as a staff assistant under Dr. C. Everett Koop. She is currently Senior Manager, Business Development and Client Services, at the RAND Corporation, and the editor of "Brenda Adderly's Health-Watch" newsletter. She lives in Los Angeles, and can be contacted by email at www.BrendaAdderly.com. Barry Fox, Ph.D., has written or co-written many well-known health books, including the bestselling "Beverly Hills Medical Diet" and "DLPA to End Chronic Pain and Depression." He lives in Los Angeles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Century
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0712679375
• ISBN 13: 9780712679374
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 288