Arthritis for Dummies

It's a friendly, hands-on guide that gives the latest information available on the many techniques for managing the disease and controlling the symptoms so that arthritis sufferers can get on with life.

It features expert advice to help readers manage arthritis, slow down its progression, and enjoy life to the full. It includes diet, exercise, and self-care advice designed to protect and soothe joints, as well as the latest on coping with stress, anger and depression and making positive lifestyle changes.

Topics covered include: The different types of arthritis; Diagnosing the condition; Alleviating symptoms and minimizing pain; Eating to beat arthritis; Both conventional and drug free ways of managing the condition; and, Living day-to-day with arthritis and improving lifestyle.

Discover how to:

• Eat to beat arthritis
• Exercise away stiffness
• Manage and minimise the pain
• Protect your joints
• Cope with anger, depression and stress

Part I: Getting a Grip on Types of Arthritis.
Chapter 1: What Is Arthritis?.
Chapter 2: Osteoarthritis: The Most Common Form.
Chapter 3: A War Within: Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Chapter 4: Investigating Other Forms of Arthritis.
Chapter 5: Exploring Other Conditions Linked with Arthritis.

Part II: Tests and Treatments: What to Expect.
Chapter 6: Your Doctor and You: Allies Against Arthritis.
Chapter 7: Judging Joint Health with Low- and High-Tech Tests.
Chapter 8: From Aspirin to Steroids: Medicines for Arthritis.
Chapter 9: Cuts That Cure: Surgeries for Arthritis.
Chapter 10: Overcoming the Ouch: Strategies for Pain Management.

Part III: The Arthritis Lifestyle Strategy.
Chapter 11: Fighting Your Pain with Foods and Supplements.
Chapter 12: Oiling Your Joints with Exercise.
Chapter 13: The Right Stride and Other Ways to Protect Your Joints.
Chapter 14: Controlling Your Stress, Aggression, and Depression.
Chapter 15: Day-to-Day Living with Arthritis.

Part IV: Is Complementary Medicine for You?.
Chapter 16: Exploring Complementary Medicine.
Chapter 17: Discovering Herbs and Homeopathy.
Chapter 18: Hands-On Healing Methods.
Chapter 19: Other Complementary Approaches.

Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Travelling with Arthritis.
Chapter 21: Ten Drug-Free Ways to Reduce the Pain and Stiffness of Arthritis.
Chapter 22: Ten Professionals Who Can Help You Fight Arthritis.
Chapter 23: Ten Nutritional Approaches for Arthritis.

Part VI: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Glossary.
Appendix B: Resources.
Appendix C: Weight Loss and Management Guide.
Index.