Whether it appears as a little bit of creaky stiffness in the hipor knee or as a major case of inflammation that settles in severaljoints, arthritis is an unwelcome visitor that knocks on just abouteverybody’s door sooner or later. Although there is currentlyno out-and-out cure for arthritis, there are many techniques formanaging this disease—that is, controlling itssymptoms so that you can get on with your life!
Arthritis For Dummies is a book for both the millionswho suffer from chronic joint conditions classified underarthritis, as well as family members and friends of arthritissufferers who want to offer support and help. The bestsellingauthor of The Arthritis Cure, Dr. Barry Fox, along withhealthcare professionals Nadine Taylor and Jinoos Yazdany, haveupdated this friendly, hands-on guide to give you the latestinformation available on:
- The different types of arthritis
- Diagnosing the condition
- Alleviating your symptoms and minimizing pain
- The latest treatments and therapies
- Living day-to-day with arthritis and improving yourlifestyle
This friendly guide features expert advice on finding a doctorthat’s right for you and walks you through the latestmedications, diagnostic procedures, surgical advances, and dietaryfindings to help you manage arthritis, slow down its progression,and enjoy life to the fullest. You get diet, exercise, andself-care regimens designed to protect and soothe your joints, aswell as the latest on:
- Keeping your joints in shape
- Spotting warning signs
- Evaluating conventional and alternative treatments
- Making positive lifestyle changes
- Dealing with chronic pain
- Exercising away your stiffness
- Coping with stress, anger, and depression
Complete with tips on traveling with arthritis, saving money onprescriptions, and managing your weight safely, Arthritis ForDummies is your must-have guide to controlling your symptoms,finding lasting relief, and enjoying life to the fullest!
