Books on Arthritis and Osteoporosis

Doctors and consultants may be very surprised when they see patients suffering intractable arthritis suddenly beginning to get better. The medical profession knows all too well that anti-arthritic medication does not have this effect. As the days go by, the improvement often continues so that drugs can be dispensed with, and people lead a normal life. Best-selling author of several books about arthritis, Margaret Hills here tells the amazing stories of people who have benefited from her honey and cider vinegar cure. Advice about diet and stress is also included, so that readers have very real and practical tools to help them treat their arthritis. Crippled herself with arthritis, Margaret Hills used her nurse's training and determination to win back her health. Since then her 'acid-free' approach has brought relief to thousands. Her daughter, Christine Horner, who now runs the Margaret Hills Clinic, continues her work. Topics include: Arthritis in children Arthritis in adults A selection of case histories The stress factor: how it affects the body and contributes to arthritis, and how it can be alleviated

If you have arthritis, it's all too easy to let pain and restricted activity become a way of life. With this illustrated collection of easy-to-follow exercises, you can gently boost levels of fitness and flexibility. The exercises balance rest, movement and relaxation in a way adapted to the needs of those with arthritis. Topics include; Assessing your fitness level and how arthritis affects you; Getting started and keeping going; Warming up; Stretches and strengtheners; Checkpoints for each set of exercises; Relaxation techniques; Other forms of exercise you can do, including walking, swimming, cycling, yoga, Alexander technique and t'ai chi.

Become an expert patient and learn how to best manage your arthrtis Arthritis is one of the most common causes of disability, affecting areas in and around the joints and bringing misery to a staggering 10 million people in the UK and 46 million in the USA. Arthritis occurs not just amongst older age groups but across all age ranges, and impacts hugely on the lives of sufferers and their families. Dr Chris Jenner's easy-to-read and highly informative book shows that much of the suffering experienced as a result of this painful condition is unnecessary. Starting with a no-nonsense look at the condition itself, Dr Jenner focuses on the many ways in which arthritis can affect daily life and leads the reader through the variety of options available to sufferers. He shows how the effects of this potentially debilitating disease can be minimised so that quality of life is restored. Contents: Preface; Part I Understanding Arthritis; 1. What is Arthritis?; 2. Arthritis - The Statistics; 3. Types of Arthritis; 4. Related and Secondary Medical Conditions; 5. What Causes Arthritis?; 6. Diagnosing Arthritis; 7. Aggravating Factors; 8. Top Arthritis Myths; Part II Living with Arthritis; 9. The Physical, Emotional and Psychological Impacts of Arthritis; 10. Acceptance Issues; 11. How Relationships Are Affected; 12. Work Issues; 13. Mobility and Disability Issues Benefits and Allowances; 14. Image Issues; 15. Parenting a Child with Arthritis; 16. Support for Arthritis Sufferers; Part III Treating and Managing Arthritis; 17. Pain Management; 18. Medications and Contraindications; 19. Non-Pharmaceutical Treatments 20. The Role of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; 21. Diet and Lifestyle; 22. Caring for Your Joints; 23. How to Control Stress; Part IV Understanding Medico-Legal Implications; 24. Personal Injury Claims and Arthritis; 25. Medico-Legal Experts and Personal Injury Solicitors; Conclusion; Index.

A practising GP has ten brief minutes to tell you everything you need to know about the disease he or she has just diagnosed. Sometimes it takes people half that time just to take their coat off. Research has shown that most people remember only one or two things said to them in a consultation. At a time of an ever aging population, and an increasing burden of arthritis, means an increasing need for reliable information. This book by a GP covers all aspects of arthritis, from common everyday aches and pains, to rarer forms of the disease. The book aims to help those with arthritis understand a little more about their disease, how they can help themselves, and what treatments are on offer. It also looks at some future developments in the treatment of arthritis.

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