Kategoria BISAC: Health & Fitness >> Diseases & Conditions - Musculoskeletal

Six million people in the United States meet the criteria for fibromyalgia, which is a disorder characterized by a combination of pain, fatigue, and related symptoms. On average, these patients see about four doctors before they are correctly diagnosed, and many are convinced they have a life-threatening illness such as an advanced stage of cancer. About $600 billion is spent annually in the United States to diagnose or manage chronic pain, including litigation fees, and it is estimated that fibromyalgia patients run up $20 billion in medical expenses annually. Despite these alarming numbers,...

Part whistle-blower book, part bone health bible, Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide is the first consumer book to expose the shocking difficulty of getting an accurate bone density reading and the serious risks of long-term use of osteoporosis medications, which are often prescribed based on inaccurate readings. In addition to this vital information about bone density testing, Dr. Lani Simpson cuts through the confusion and inaccuracies surrounding osteoporosis and explains what readers can do now to build and maintain healthy bones for life. Dr. Simpson shares her...

The 5 Biological Laws represent a change in the understanding of what is commonly called a disease. Through his studies, Dr. Hamer, came to the conclusion that the disease processes are not "errors of nature" but rather Significant Biological Programs of Nature stemming from sudden and dramatic events.

Are you struggling with patellar tendonitis ("Jumper's Knee") and can't seem to make progress in recovering from it no matter what you do? It's not your fault.

Keep reading to learn the surprising truth about how you can finally fix this situation.

The author's story:

"Back when I suffered from patellar tendonitis, I thought I was doing everything possible to treat this injury. I was stretching regularly, warming up before games, strengthening my legs, and doing whatever else doctors suggested might help. However, the pain never stopped.

Sure,...

Rational and fair, Arthritis and Marijuana serves as a unique practical guide for the millions who seek effective relief from debilitating arthritis. Written from personal experience as well as clinical research, this resource is about healing aching bodies and reducing disability. It's about explaining the advantages and advocating for marijuana as an effective, easily grown sustainable medicine - sometimes better suited than pharmacueticals. While covering the past, present, and future of marijuana as a therapuetic medicine, this book also covers aqua therapy, diet, exercise, and other...

Natural Arthritis Treatment teaches you how to relieve joint pains with natural remedies. You will learn how to treat aching joints with: * Diet * Supplements * Herbs * Aromatherapy essential oils * Lifestyle modifications Natural Arthritis Treatment also includes a: * 4 Week Exercise Plan * 4 Week Stress Management Plan

Calcium pills don't work. Dairy products don't strengthen bones. Drugs may be dangerous.

For years, doctors have been telling us to drink milk, eat dairy products, and take calcium pills to improve our bone vitality. The problem is, they're wrong. This groundbreaking guide uses the latest clinical studies and the most upto- date medical information to help you strengthen your bones, reduce the risk of fractures, and prevent osteoporosis. You'll learn why there's no proof of calcium's effectiveness, despite what doctors say, and why a low-acid diet is the only effective way to...

Whether you suffer from aches, pains and creaky joints, or you simply feel old beyond your years, 'Keep Your Joints Young' will help you achieve a better body and a healthier life. Sarah Key, a renowned physiotherapist, shows you how to keep your skeleton young with a series of stretches designed to combat stiffness and pain.

Osteoporosis affects an estimated 3 million people in the UK. The condition causes the bones to become more fragile and therefore more prone to fractures, along with pain, a loss of movement, and an inability to perform daily tasks. One in two women and one in five men in the UK will suffer a fracture after the age of 50. Aimed at patients and carers, this book covers topics such as who is affected, what the risk factors are, and how patients can prevent or lessen the efefcts. The book looks forward to advances in diagnosis and treatment and how they have improved health outcomes of patients....

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common but often debilitating disorder. Given the intricate and challenging nature of treating rheumatoid arthritis, it is imperative to educate physicians on the disease's initial symptoms and complications, as well as to provide accurate and up-to-date information regarding effective treatment. Designed to help eradicate misconceptions concerning rheumatoid arthritis and its treatment, this concise volume helps clinicians to understand and then effectively diagnose and treat patients with the condition.

Part of the Oxford American Rheumatology Library,...

The pain you suffer from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is not in your imagination. FMS is a real medical problem that can be as debilitating and demoralizing as it is mysterious. Fibromyalgia For Dummies, Second Edition, brings you the latest scientific findings on the symptoms and causes of this disease and guides you toward proven, practical steps you can take reduce or eliminate FMS-related pain.

This plain-English guide is fully updated with the latest fibromyalgia treatment options, and evaluations of new medications that have shown great promise in reducing pain. You'll...

You Can Fight--and Even Reverse--Bone Loss
How strong are your bones? At 35, a woman's battle against bone loss begins. And, it intensifies with menopause and beyond. Conventional medicine has offered such controversial therapies as estrogen replacement, a treatment that is potentially dangerous and only partially effective. Now, Dr. Gaby, one of the foremost authorities on nutritional and natural medicine, offers practical advice on osteoporosis that substantially increases a woman's chances for maintainting and even regaining normal bone mass. Inside you'll learn:...

Approximately Ten Million Americans Have Osteoporosis And Thirty-Four Million Have Osteopenia (Low Bone Mass) With Many More At Risk. Whether You Suspect You May Have These Conditions Or Have A Friend Or Relative With Osteoporosis Or Osteopenia, This Informative Book Offers Help For Men And Women Of All Ages. 100 Questions & Answers About Osteoporosis And Osteopenia, Second Edition Provides Authoritative, Practical Answers To Your Questions About Treatment Options, Lifestyle Decisions To Improve Bone Health, Sources Of Support, Comments From Men And Women With Bone Loss, And Much More. New...

Your trusted, compassionate guide to living with MS

Being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) doesn't mean your life is over. Everyone's MS is different and no one can predict exactly what yours will be like. The fact is, lots of people live their lives with MS without making a full-time job of it.

Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies gives you accessible, easy-to-understand information about what happens with MS--what kinds of symptoms it can cause, how it can affect your life at home and at work, what you can do to feel and function better, and how you can protect...

From a leading pain management expert, a revolutionary book about ending back pain--the #1 cause of debilitating pain in people under age forty--through treatment of muscles and tendons, rather than through medication or surgeries.

If you or someone you love has been suffering with back pain, this book could change your life.

Americans spend more and more each year treating neck and back pain--over $86 billion annually--but all too often, the treatments simply don't help. Why keep taking medicine if it doesn't work? And why resort to painful, unnecessary surgery or injections...

A Completely Natural, Safe, Tried and Tested Diet and Exercise Program to Treat and Prevent Scoliosis

Third Edition is Fully Revised and Updated

The second edition is revamped with the latest research and containing over 90 images of exercises demonstrated by professional trainers.

It provides the basis for Dr. Lau's program: Part 1 highlights current medical knowledge on Scoliosis, Part 2 outlines an in-depth nutritional program, and Part 3 teaches corrective exercises.

In this book you will:

• Uncover the most recent research on the true causes of...

Doctors and consultants may be surprised when they see patients suffering intractable arthritis suddenly beginning to get better. This title tells the stories of people who have benefited from author's honey and cider vinegar cure. It includes topics such as: arthritis in children; arthritis in adults; and, a selection of case histories.

Stop Your Gout Pain NOW -The Ultimate Guide to STOPPING Gout Pain in 2-4 Hours has been written to do exactly that. The book opens with a tried and tested formula for taking control of a gout attack that rapidly helps to reduce uric acid, decrease pain and address the root cause of any attack. It is loaded with information about: why gout happens how you can combat gout how you can live a pain free life without gout It examines the role purines play in a gout attack and explains why there is so much confusion over the real causes of gout pain. It clearly and easily shows you why you keep...

In this book you will find treatment options for Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI). RSI is an umbrella term for a variety of pain in muscles, tendons and nerves. It is usually caused by repetitive movements performed over a longer period of time. This book focuses on the prevention and treatment of upper body pain in people who work on computers for several hours each day.

Inside you will find information on how to set up an ergonomic workplace and how to work in a healthy way. Stretching, strengthening and nerve mobilization exercises as well as trigger point massages are...