Miller, Chanteil
Ingram From the co-author of "The New York Times" bestseller "The Arthritis Cure" comes a common-sense fitness approach to a powerful and enjoyable treatment designed to enhance and improve the lives of those who suffer from arthritis. Book Description From the co-author of the New York Times bestseller The Arthritis Cure comes a fitness guide to ease the lives of tens of millions of arthritis sufferers. This guide is the result of painstaking and documented research that is organized in easy-to-read chapters. Brenda Adderly offers a common-sense approach to a powerful and enjoyable treatment that will enhance and improve the lives of those who suffer from arthritis and ultimately help halt or reverse degenerative osteoarthritis.
Theodosakis, Jason
Amazon.com The word "cure" in the title is a bit misleading, but this book certainly makes a persuasive argument in favor of treating osteoarthritis with two common nutritional supplements--glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates--and following a program emphasizing better nutrition and exercise. The supplements are commonly used in Europe and Asia, where they've been tested in double-blind, placebo-controlled studies (the gold standard for medical research). They haven't been thoroughly tested in the United States, the authors contend, because drug companies can't patent the supplements and thus won't fund the research. The book also contains a chapter detailing a seven-step arthritis-prevention program. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book Description A revolution is about to happen. An arthritis cure has been discovered,and it's as simple as taking two inexpensive, over-the-counter nutritionalsupplements. A treatment for osteoarthritis has been in use for years inparts of Europe to great success, but because of a complicated mix of medicalconservatism, consumer attitudes, and commercial reality, it is largelyunknown here. Dr. Jason Theodosakis is changing all that. Himself a formersufferer, in his work at the University of Arizona Medical... read more --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
Lorig, Kate
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Fries, James F
Theodosakis, Jason, Md.
Ingram The must-have companion book to the number one "New York Times" bestseller "The Arthritis Cure, Maximizing the Arthritis Cure" provides new research to speed healing while on the Cure. Included are tailored menu plans, specialized strength training and aerobic exercise programs for each arthritis hot spot, as well as exercises to improve the body's biomechanics, information on the benefits of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, and more. National author tour & publicity. TV satellite tour. Radio & print ads (Diet/Health/Fitness) . Book Description By now you already know about the amazing benefits of The Arthritis Cure--the new approach in the battle against arthritis that's swept the nation. Now take this powerful program one step further--maximize it! Incorporate the revolutionary ideas of The Arthritis Cure into your life--for the rest of your life--to stay healthy and pain-free for good. Maximizing the Arthritis Cure introduces you to: -Exciting new research on supplements that may speed up the cure for osteoarthritis sufferers and may also help people with rheumatoid arthritis -Tailored menu plans to complement the supplements glucosamine and chondroitin, while boosting important arthritis-fighting antioxidants in the bloodstream -Specialized strength-training and aerobic exercises for your arthritis "hot" spots, plus simple exercises to improve your body's biomechanics and prevent future joint problems -The new arthritis remedies--what works, what doesn't -And much, much more! Step up the treatment, speed the cure, and stop suffering now! --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
Kenneth Absher
Germano, Carl
Table of Contents FOREWORD INTRODUCTION PART ONE: ALL ABOUT BONES 1. ANATOMY 101: HOW BONES WORK Bone Structure 101 Making No Bones About Making New Bones Collagen: Bone's Superglue Osteoclasts and Osteoblasts: Bone Breakers and Bone Makers Bones and the Whole Body The Bone-Hormone Connection What It All Means 2. THE BONE-IMMUNE CONNECTION The Bone-Immune Connection How the Immune System Works Nutritional Influences on the Bone-Immune Connection What It All Means PART TWO: THE TRADITIONAL APPROACH 3. WHEN THINGS GO WRONG: WHO GETS OSTEOPOROSIS AND WHY Osteoporosis and Complementary Therapies Myths and Misconceptions About Osteoporosis How Osteoporosis Causes Fractures Phases in the Development of Bone Primary and Secondary Osteoporosis Estrogen, Progesterone, and Osteoporosis Other Crucial Hormones Diseases Related to Bone Density Drugs That May Cause Osteoporosis What It All Means 4. DIAGNOSING OSTEOPOROSIS Talking to Your Doctor Diagnosing Fractures Measuring Bone Density What It All Means 5. TRADITIONAL TREATMENTS FOR OSTEOPOROSIS Diet and Nutritional Supplements Exercise and Other Physical Activity Surgical Treatments Drug Treatments Natural Alternatives What It All Means PART THREE: THE NEW COMPLEMENTARY APPROACH 6. DIETARY INFLUENCES ON BONE Carbohydrates and Sugars: Sweet Nothings Facts About Fats and Oils Protein: The Good and the Bad The Joy of Soy and Bone Health Hold the Cheese, Please: Nondairy Sources of Calcium Calcium: The Finicky Mineral Sodium: Rubbing Salt in Our Wounds Caffeine: Stimulating More Than Our Nerves Carbonated Beverages: Hard Facts on Soft Drinks Alcohol: An Argument for Sobriety Medications: Health Care's Double-Edged Sword What It All Means 7. NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR HEALTHY BONES Calcium Magnesium Vitamin D Vitamin K Four Essential Trace Elements Vitamin C: Another New Player What It All Means 8. IPRIFLAVONE: THE NEW NUTRITIONAL MEDICINE Nature's Answer to Estrogen Isoflavones: The Raw Form of Ipriflavone The History of Ipriflavone Ipriflavone and Healthy Bones: How It Works Ipriflavone as a Complementary Therapy Ipriflavone and Human Studies Summary of Selected Human Ipriflavone Studies The Safety of Ipriflavone What It All Means 9. EXERCISING FOR HEALTHY BONES Type of Exercise Intensity and Duration of Exercise How Exercise Helps Bone The Best Exercises for You The Big Four Exercise Considerations Getting Started Staying Active What It All Means 10. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: THE OSTEOPOROSIS SOLUTION The Foundation: Nutritional Medicine Additional Support Formulas Dairy-Free Bone Building Recipes Lisa Turner APPENDICES Where To Obtain Ipriflavone Osteoporosis Information Sources Nutritional Information Sources Medical Nutrition Organizations Soyfood Information Sources Exercise Information Resources GLOSSARY REFERENCES INDEX