Introduction 1Part 1: Making Sense of the Types of Arthritis 5Chapter 1: What Is Arthritis? 7Chapter 2: Osteoarthritis: The Most Common Form 29Chapter 3: A War Within: Rheumatoid Arthritis 41Chapter 4: Investigating Other Forms of Arthritis 57Chapter 5: Exploring Other Conditions Linked to Arthritis 69Part 2: Tests and Treatments: What to Expect 91Chapter 6: Your Doctor and You: Allies Against Arthritis 93Chapter 7: Judging Joint Health with Low- and High-Tech Tests 103Chapter 8: From Aspirin to Steroids: Medicines for Arthritis 113Chapter 9: Cuts That Cure: Surgeries for Arthritis 143Chapter 10: Overcoming the Ouch: Strategies for Pain Management 157Part 3: The Arthritis Lifestyle Strategy 171Chapter 11: Fighting the Pain with Foods and Supplements 173Chapter 12: Oiling Your Joints with Exercise 195Chapter 13: The Right Stride and Other Ways to Protect Your Joints 221Chapter 14: Controlling Your Stress, Aggression, and Depression 233Chapter 15: Day-to-Day Living with Arthritis 247Part 4: Is Alternative Medicine for You? 259Chapter 16: Exploring Alternative Medicine 261Chapter 17: Discovering Herbs and Homeopathy 271Chapter 18: Hands-On Healing Methods 289Chapter 19: Other Alternative Approaches 301Part 5: The Part of Tens 311Chapter 20: Ten Crackerjack New Treatments 313Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Traveling with Arthritis 323Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Save on Prescriptions 331Chapter 23: Ten Professionals Who Can Help You Fight Arthritis 337Part 6: Appendixes 345Appendix A: Glossary 347Appendix B: Resources 355Appendix C: Weight Loss And Management Guide 365Index 371
Nadine Taylor is a registered dietitian and contributing editor to the bestseller The Arthritis Cure. She is also author of Green Tea: The Natural Secret to a Healthier Life.Barry Fox, PhD, is a best-selling writer who has authored or co-authored 20 health books and over 160 health-related articles. His works include the New York Times #1 bestseller, The Arthritis Cure, and many more.
