{"product_id":"arthritis-for-dummies-isbn-9781119885399","title":"Arthritis For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn easy-to-understand in-depth look at of one of the most common medical conditions in the world\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re one of the 350 million people around the world who suffer from arthritis, you know how challenging it can be to live with it. And if you care for someone who has arthritis, you know how difficult it is to help your loved one live comfortably with the disease. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eArthritis For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e was written for you. In it, you’ll find no-nonsense guidance based on the latest arthritis research, the straight goods on medications old and new, and up-to-date info on over 40 forms of the disease, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, and more. You’ll also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen new cutting-edge treatments for arthritis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA complete rundown of medications for arthritis, including the very latest ones\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiet strategies to help combat arthritis pain and improve joint function\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe best exercises for building stronger joints and easing arthritis pain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBiomechanical techniques to help ward off joint damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn essential handbook for all who suffer from arthritis, as well as their caregivers, friends, and family, \u003ci\u003eArthritis For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the all-in-one handbook that shows you how to control arthritis symptoms, deal with chronic pain, assemble a top-notch healthcare team, and do much to help others who suffer from the disease. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Making Sense of the Types of Arthritis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: What Is Arthritis?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How Arthritis Affects Your Joints 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying hello to your joints 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the types of synovial joints 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing Between Arthritis and Arthritis-Related Conditions 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining “true” arthritis 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassifying arthritis as a “major player” 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing arthritis as a “minor player” 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing arthritis as a “companion condition” 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding Whether It’s Really Arthritis: Signs and Symptoms 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the Causes of Arthritis 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Who Gets Arthritis 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Your Treatment Options 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking into medications 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering surgery 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking lifestyle changes 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at alternative approaches 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Osteoarthritis: The Most Common Form\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Cartilage 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Signs and Symptoms of Osteoarthritis 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering What Causes Cartilage Breakdown 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering causes of primary osteoarthritis 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSorting out the sources of secondary osteoarthritis 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegarding the repair problem 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Risk Factors for Osteoarthritis 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Whether It Really Is Osteoarthritis 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating Osteoarthritis 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuting the pain with medication 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLubricating your joints with exercise 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting your joints through good alignment 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeating and cooling the pain away 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a load off with weight control 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing how to help yourself 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering surgery 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: A War Within: Rheumatoid Arthritis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning on Itself: When the Body Becomes Its Own Worst Enemy 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the signs and symptoms of RA 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the causes of RA 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinpointing the most likely victim of RA 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching for clues: The medical history and physical exam 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking tests 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating Rheumatoid Arthritis 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelying on rest during a flare 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelving into your diet 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasing into exercise and physical therapy 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting your joints 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying hot or cold compresses 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking medication 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving your joints through surgery 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing the risk factors for heart disease 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePredicting the outcome 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on the future 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Difference between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Investigating Other Forms of Arthritis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining Insight into Gout: It’s Not Just for Royalty 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarizing the symptoms 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing and treating gout 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping yourself heal 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudying Pseudogout: The Royal Pretender 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarizing the symptoms 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing and treating pseudogout 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarizing the symptoms 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing and treating JIA 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating Infectious Arthritis 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarizing the symptoms 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing and treating infectious arthritis 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Grip On Gonococcal Arthritis 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarizing the symptoms 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing and treating gonococcal arthritis 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying Psoriatic Arthritis 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarizing the symptoms 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing and treating psoriatic arthritis 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnlalyzing Ankylosing Spondylitis 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarizing the symptoms 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing and treating ankylosing spondylitis 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Exploring Other Conditions Linked to Arthritis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing Arthritis as a Major Player 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystemic lupus erythematosus: The wolf disease 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutaneous lupus erythematosus: A less dangerous form 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystemic scleroderma: When the skin hardens 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReactive arthritis: From a stomach ache to arthritis 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLyme disease: When you’re the bull’s-eye 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing Arthritis as a Minor Player 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBursitis: When the bursae become swollen 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTendonitis and tenosynovitis: Inflammation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eof the bone-and-muscle link 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaynaud’s: A chilling problem 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSjögren’s syndrome: Dry mouth, eyes, and maybe more 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolymyalgia rheumatica: The pain of many muscles 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaget’s disease: Becoming too bony 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing Arthritis as a Companion Condition 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarpal tunnel syndrome: Nerve compression 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFibromyalgia: The pain no one can find 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolymyositis: A rare sapping of strength 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDermatomyositis: Polymyositis plus 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Tests and Treatments: What to Expect\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Your Doctor and You: Allies Against Arthritis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositioning Yourself for Treatment Success 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Good Doctor 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining whether the doctor is knowledgeable 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing the same treatment philosophy 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviewing a prospective doctor 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering compatibility 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Your Doctor 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking Your Doctor’s Language 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring Out When You Should Find a New Doctor 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Judging Joint Health with Low- and High-Tech Tests\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking In for a Check-Up 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting the past: Your medical history 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom head to toe: The physical exam 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining Imaging Tests 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the benefits of an X-ray 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing more with a scan 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacking Up a Diagnosis with Blood Tests 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Other Tests on the Road to Diagnosis 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoint aspiration 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArthroscopy 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenetic testing 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrine testing 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: From Aspirin to Steroids: Medicines for Arthritis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking to Your Doctor 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Five Classes of Drugs for Arthritis 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalgesics 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiologics 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteroids 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncovering Specific Medicines for Specific Types of Arthritis 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActemra 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActonel 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmoxil 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnaprox-DS 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnsaid 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArava 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArthrotec 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAspirin 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAzulfidine 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCelebrex 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCimzia 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinoril 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCochicine 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColBenemid 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCosentyx 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCymbalta 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCytoxan 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDaypro 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecadron 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeltasone 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisalcid 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoryx 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnbrel 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEtodolac 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeldene 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFosamax 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHumira 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHymovis 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIbuprofen 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIlaris 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImuran 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndocin 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeflex 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKetoprofen 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKevzara 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKineret 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedrol 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMiacalcin 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobic 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaprosyn 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOlumiant 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrencia 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePediapred 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePenicillin 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaquenil 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelafen 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemicade 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRheumatrex 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRinvoq 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRituxan 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimponi and Simponi Aria 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSulfinpyrazone 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTacrolimus 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaltz 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTetracycline 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTremfya 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrilisate 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTylenol 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVoltaren 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXeljanz 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZyloprim 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Cuts That Cure: Surgeries for Arthritis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What to Ask Your Doctor Before Undergoing Surgery 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking At Different Kinds of Joint Surgery 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynovectomy: Removing a diseased joint lining 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOsteotomy: Cutting and resetting the bone 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArthrodesis: Fusing the bone 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArthroplasty: Replacing the joint 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutologous chondrocyte implantation: Cartilage transplants 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Ready for Surgery 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting yourself into the best possible physical shape 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArranging adequate postoperative care 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding someone who can handle your responsibilities 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResolving financial and insurance matters 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a recovery plan with your doctor 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Overcoming the Ouch: Strategies for Pain Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Arthritis Pain 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferentiating Between Acute Pain and Chronic Pain 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking the pain cycle 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with chronic pain 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling your treatment team 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelieving Pain with Noninvasive Therapies 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying heat 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying cold 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWashing away pain with water therapy 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying topical pain relievers 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManipulating the joints 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping the joints with splints and supports 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransmitting a tingle with TENS 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Pain Relief to the Next Level 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedicating the pain away 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndergoing surgery 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: The Arthritis Lifestyle Strategy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Fighting the Pain with Foods and Supplements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Foods That Heal 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging RA Mediterranean-style 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing omega-3s and omega-6s to fight arthritis pain and inflammation 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a grip on arthritis with green tea 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Foods That May Be Trouble 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving Your Joints with Supplements 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat you need to know before taking supplements 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting damaging oxidants and free radicals 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarding off OA with boron 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLowering homocysteine with vitamin B6 and folic acid 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting OA and RA with vitamin D 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePumping up cartilage with hydrolyzed collagen 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombating Raynaud’s with niacin 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZapping RA and psoriatic arthritis with zinc 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelieving Arthritis Symptoms with Other Nutritional Substances 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlleviating inflammation with aloe vera 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting your joints with SAMe 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattling inflammation with bromelain 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurtailing the pain with capsaicin 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuarding your joints with grapeseed extract 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting disease with flaxseed oil 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJettisoning OA pain with ginger 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate: Cures for osteoarthritis? 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Oiling Your Joints with Exercise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchieving Different Goals with Different Exercises 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding cardiovascular endurance 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrength training 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing flexibility 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasing Joint Pain with Exercise 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStretching your neck 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStretching your hand and wrist 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtending the shoulder and arm 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStretching your side 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLifting your lower back and pelvis 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStretching your hamstring 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing mini-sit-ups 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtending your hip and back leg 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRotating your ankle 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Yoga to Ease Arthritis Pain 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe snake 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe cat 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe pretzel 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnee-to-chest stretch 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe spinal twist 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe child’s pose 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Chair Exercises to Save Your Joints 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChair marching 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChair running 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChair dancing 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChair fencing 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximizing the Healing Effects of Exercise 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning Your Workout Program 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the basic game plan 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out if you’re working hard enough 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking it easy! 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a good class 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: The Right Stride and Other Ways to Protect Your Joints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBelieving in Biomechanics 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaxing Ergonomic at Your Workstation 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStanding Tall: Body Alignment 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on feet 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBending your knees – just a bit! 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Unswaying” your lower back 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelaxing your shoulders 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding your head high 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting the posture points together 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing Joint Stress with the Right Stride 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving Your Joints When Hitting the Hay 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLifting Without Losing It 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Controlling Your Stress, Aggression, and Depression \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Why We Hurt More Than We Have To 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRatcheting up the pain with stress 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing pain the “A” way 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeightening pain when you’re feeling low 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering the Healing Power of Positive Thinking 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelaxing the pain away through biofeedback 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuieting your mind with meditation and programmed relaxation 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving to a stress-free place through guided imagery and hypnosis 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling your breathing 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing cognitive behavioral therapy 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaughing your way to relaxation 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForgetting all about it 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasing Depression and Anxiety with Prayer and Spirituality 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Day-to-Day Living with Arthritis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Care of You 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with an occupational therapist 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConserving your energy 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a good night’s sleep 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding on to your sex life 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding an Easier Way to Get Through the Day 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimplifying your household 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking household cleaning easier 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing assistive devices 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting help from other people 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining an Arthritis Support Group 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding help and hope through the group 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocating a support group 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Arthritis in the Workplace 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasing the pain when you work 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying for disability benefits 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Is Alternative Medicine for You?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Exploring Alternative Medicine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Many Faces of Alternative Medicine 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasing Arthritis Through Alternative Approaches 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a Reputable CAM Practitioner 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking credentials and certifications 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying false claims 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Your Doctor 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring Out Whether Alternative Medicine Is for You 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Discovering Herbs and Homeopathy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging into Medicinal Herbs 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Lowdown on Herbs for Arthritis 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnti-inflammatories 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntirheumatics 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSedatives and muscle relaxants 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain relievers 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStimulating the Body to Heal Itself with Homeopathy 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining remedies according to your symptoms 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering recipes for remedies 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoming in on homeopathic remedies for arthritis 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding homeopathic help 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Hands-On Healing Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnblocking the Energy Flow: Eastern Hands-On Healing Methods 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinpointing the pain with acupuncture 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePressing your buttons with acupressure (shiatsu) 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestoring healing energy with Reiki 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealigning and Releasing Tension: Western Hands-On Healing Methods 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRubbing away muscle tension with massage 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting energy balance with polarity therapy 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelieving pain and encouraging healing with reflexology 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransmitting healing energy through touch therapy 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Other Alternative Approaches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing In the Healing: Aromatherapy 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how it works 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering what aromatherapy can do for you 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out where to get aromatherapy 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting Pain with Bee Venom Therapy 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how it works 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering what bee venom therapy can do for you 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out where to get bee venom therapy 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing the Hormone DHEA 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how it works 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering what DHEA can do for you 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out where to get DHEA 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting the Pain and Disability of RA with MSM 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how MSM is used to treat arthritis 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering what MSM can do for you 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out how to get MSM 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhirling the Pain Away with Hydrotherapy 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how hydrotherapy is used to treat arthritis 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering what it can do for you 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a good hydrotherapist 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeering into the Possibilities of Prolotherapy 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how it works 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering what prolotherapy can do for you 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out where to get prolotherapy 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Crackerjack New Treatments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJanus Kinase Inhibitors for Rheumatoid Arthritis 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Drug Treatments for Psoriatic Arthritis 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatrix-Induced Cartilage Implantation for Knee Osteoarthritis 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) Therapy for Damaged Cartilage 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlatelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHyaluronic Acid for Osteoarthritis 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooled Radiofrequency Ablation for Knee Osteoarthritis 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVagus Neurostimulation for Rheumatoid Arthritis 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRobotic-Assisted Surgery for Hip Replacements 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Drug Combination for Treatment for Uncontrolled Gout 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Tips for Traveling with Arthritis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking to Your Doctor 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing Your Medications and Supplements 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreplanning to Reduce Stress 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating Wisely and Well 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercising, Even Though You’re on Vacation! 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Joint-Protection Techniques 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Assistive Devices 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenting an Arthritis-Friendly Car 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlying with Finesse 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Test Run 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Ways to Save on Prescriptions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 331\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Your Medications 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsk Your Doctor for Free Samples 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck Out Medicare’s Extra Help Program 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook Into Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsider a Pharmacy Discount Card 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuy the Generic Version 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuy in Bulk 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDouble the Strength and Split the Pills 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompare Prices at Different Pharmacies 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsider Using Online Pharmacies 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Ten Professionals Who Can Help You Fight Arthritis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 337\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRheumatologist 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrimary Care Physician 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrthopedic Surgeon 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePharmacist 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical Therapist or Exercise Physiologist 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOccupational Therapist 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistered Dietitian 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Worker 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMental Health Professional 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMassage Therapist 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Appendixes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e345\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Glossary 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Resources 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Weight Loss And Management Guide 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNadine Taylor \u003c\/b\u003eis a registered dietitian and contributing editor to the bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Arthritis Cure\u003c\/i\u003e. 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