Arthritis in Hands and Arthritis in Fingers. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis Included. Symptoms, Signs, Treatment, Diet, How to Prevent and Exer

Author: Lucy Rudford
Publisher: Imb Publishing
ISBN: 9781909151611
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
The author, a 20 year old female student, suffered from pain in her thumb and simply couldn't believe when the doctor told her she could have RSI, Repetitive Strain Injury, from texting. She had a "Texting Thumb" and she realised, after reading about it, that if she would not be careful, she might get arthritis in her fingers in later life. Millions of people are suffering from arthritis in their hands and fingers. This is another very informative book by Lucy Rudford. She continues with her interest in writing educational guides. This guide is intended to be a tool, one that will give you information and hopefully some pain relief. Symptoms, signs, treatment, diet, how to prevent & exercises and alternative therapies all covered. Readers will surely find much contribution by this book, to relief their pain or even to create a pain free healthy lifestyle. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a straightforward, no nonsense fashion, Lucy covers all aspects of arthritis in hands and fingers, including lots of exercises. The content is informative, educative and easy to understand.

Exercises for Arthritis

Author: Erin O'Driscoll
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
ISBN: 9781578261666
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 198

Book Description
More than 70 million Americans suffer from some type of arthritis. Contrary to popular belief, the condition doesn't just affect senior citizens: over half of those with arthritis are under 65, and some types affect twenty-somethings, teens, and even children. The one thing these people have in common? Over half the Americans with arthritis think that nothing can be done to help their condition. Now, noted exercise physiologist Erin O'Driscoll brings help to arthritis sufferers everywhere with her new book EXERCISES FOR ARTHRITIS (A Safe and Effective Way to Increase Strength, Improve Flexibility, Gain Energy, and Reduce Pain). Studies have shown that exercise reduces the joint pain and stiffness that come along with arthritis, and that's not the only way it helps: exercise also increases muscle strength, flexibility, and endurance, while helping to take off extra pounds that put pressure on joints. No matter the type of arthritis, EXERCISES FOR ARTHRITIS has an exercise that will help. From isometric exercises that build strength without stressing joints to cardiovascular workouts for improved heart health and weight loss, EXERCISES FOR ARTHRITIS covers all the bases to help people with arthritis reduce pain, improve mobility, and increase strength. Easy-to-follow photographs illustrate each exercise, making the routines simple even for those who have been sedentary for years. EXERCISES FOR ARTHRITIS is more than a workout guide. It contains valuable information for anyone affected by arthritis, from an overview of the different types of arthritis and the latest research to discussions of popular treatment methods and medications. It also offers more important to people with arthritis: the opportunity to manage their health. From tips on maintaining a "Good Health Attitude" to simple exercises that can be done in bed each morning to prepare for a great rest of the day, EXERCISES FOR ARTHRITIS gives arthritis sufferers the tools they need to have a healthy body-and a healthy outlook on life.

Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis

Author: Lynne S. Peterson
Publisher: Rosetta Books
ISBN: 0795352883
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 499

Book Description
A guide to living well with this common—and complex—condition from“one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have” (Publishers Weekly). From the doctors at Mayo Clinic—the top-ranked hospital in the country according to US News & World Report—this book is a complete guide to understanding and living with arthritis. Find the latest expertise on various forms of arthritis, medications and other treatment options, and self-care to successfully manage joint pain and stay active and independent. If you have joint pain, you know it can lead to frustrating limitations in daily life. In fact, this complex group of joint diseases—osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and many other forms—is the most common cause of disability in the United States. But living with it doesn’t have to mean sitting on the sidelines. This book offers the same expert knowledge that Mayo Clinic doctors, nurses and therapists use in caring for patients. Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis: • Breaks down different forms of arthritis and joint pain to help you understand their causes, their signs and symptoms, and what each may mean for your health • Explores the latest in arthritis treatments, including new medications to slow or stop the disease, improved options for joint surgery, joint injections, and evidence-based guidance on pain control and integrative medicine • Provides practical tips for living with arthritis while exercising, traveling, or working • Offers useful advice on diet, mental health, and protecting your joints

Nutrition and Arthritis

Author: Margaret Rayman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405172878
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 280

Book Description
Arthritis affects millions of people throughout the world and while its treatment is usually medical or surgical, there exists an increasingly large body of evidence concerning the positive effects of nutrition on the condition. There are over two hundred forms of rheumatoid disease, with conditions varying in prevalence. In this important title the authors have focussed on osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the most common arthritic diseases with the largest body of dietary data. Including coverage of disease incidence and prevalence, pathology, aetiology and measures of disease assessment and dietary risk factors, Nutrition and Arthritis is a clear, concise and user-friendly book gathering the latest research to bring the reader state-of-the-art information on: Micronutrients (e.g. vitamins C, D and selenium), food supplements and their potential to ameliorate arthritis Polyunsaturated fatty acids, with particular attention paid to n-3 fatty acids Glucosamine and chondroitin The value of exclusion, vegetarian, vegan and other dietary approaches Nutritionists and dietitians, including those working in the health services, rheumatologists, orthopaedic surgeons, general practitioners, osteopaths and commercial organisations involved in the formulation of dietary supplements will find this book an important and practical reference source. Libraries in medical schools and universities and research establishments where nutrition, dietetics and food science are studied and taught will find it a valuable addition to their shelves.

Mayo Clinic on Arthritis

Author: Gene G. Hunder
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
Covers the causes and symptoms of arthritis; offers tips on pain control, diet, and exercise; and describes such treatment options as medications, surgical procedures, and alternative therapies.

Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Board Review Questions and Answers

Author: Robert D. Ficalora
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199985871
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Companion volume to: Mayo Clinic internal medicine board review. 10th ed. c2013.

How to Eat Away Arthritis

Author: Lauri M. Aesoph
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110166472X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 312

Book Description
This completely revised and updated version of the perennial bestseller offers you a detailed, easy-to-follow program for treating arthritis at home, based on a simple diet of health-building foods. With this book, you can relieve or even reverse most cases of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis without expensive drugs or equipment. The key is to substitute "restorative foods" for certain inflammation-generating foods, tap your inner well-springs of good health, and practice easy-to-do exercises for increased flexibility. You will discover: • The incredible arthritis-healing and health-renewing powers of restorative foods • How to maximize your chances for complete recovery of arthritis • Aspirin-free ways to reduce pain and inflammation • "Stressor foods" to avoid that block the healing of arthritis • Simple tests to help you pinpoint the foods that can aggravate your arthritis • Easy diet changes that eliminate joint inflammation, gout, migraines, osteoarthritis, lupus, and more No matter how old you are or how long you've suffered from arthritis, with this program you can help overcome arthritis and free yourself of debilitating pain in just a few weeks.

Healing Arthritis

Author: Susan Blum
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501156489
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 368

Book Description
The author of the bestselling The Immune System Recovery Plan shares her science-based, drug-free treatment plan for the almost fifty million people who suffer from arthritis: an amazing 3-step guide to eliminate the disease naturally. Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the world—greater than both back pain and heart disease. One example, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), is the most common autoimmune disease, affecting 1% of the US population, and almost 68 million people worldwide. Conventional medicine tends to treat arthritis with strong, gut-damaging, immune-suppressing pain medications, temporarily relieving the symptoms of the disease without addressing its root causes. Now, in her groundbreaking new book, Dr. Susan Blum, a leading expert in functional medicine, offers a better approach to healing arthritis permanently. Dr. Blum’s groundbreaking three-step protocol is designed to address the underlying causes of the condition and heal the body permanently by: -Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and more -Healing your gut to heal your joints -Reducing inflammation without medication Dr. Blum’s innovative two-week plan to quickly reduce pain through anti-inflammatory foods and supplements; followed by an intensive gut repair to rid the body of bad bacteria and strengthen the gastrointestinal system for a dramatic improvement in arthritis symptoms and inflammation; and then addresses the emotional issues that contribute to inflammation, and eating a simple, Mediterranean inspired diet to maintain a healthy gut. Featuring detailed case studies, including Dr. Blum’s own inspiring personal story, Healing Arthritis offers a revolutionary way to heal your gut, repair your immune system, control inflammation, and live a happier, healthier life…arthritis-free.

Yoga Therapy for Arthritis

Author: Dr Steffany Moonaz
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 0857013025
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 330

Book Description
Yoga therapy is commonly used for the management of arthritis, but often focusses exclusively on adaptation of the physical poses and on structural solutions. This book moves beyond the traditional routines to present yoga as a lifestyle designed to improve quality of life and overall well-being for individuals living with arthritis and rheumatic conditions. By incorporating the ancient practices of yoga as both physical and mental exercises involving a model of 5-koshas or sheaths (physical, energetic, mental/emotional, wisdom, and spiritual), the yoga therapy practice presented here will help reduce pain and shift the perspective of the individual living with arthritis. This therapy uses a whole-person approach that employs a broad range of tools to address the biopsychosocial effects of arthritis through the application of yoga practices and philosophy. Useful as a guide for people living with arthritis, this book is full of inspiration for self care along with instructions for yoga teachers and medical professionals to guide their clients using this whole-person perspective.

Pain-Free Arthritis

Author: Harris H. McIlwain, M.D.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805073256
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 324

Book Description
This guide tells how to eliminate arthritis pain with preventative and therapeutic exercise, a low-fat, anti-inflammatory diet, alternative therapies that really work, and the latest prescription drugs.