The Joint Pain and Discomfort Book By Quantum Health - Book Paperback
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We’ve put together this book for you to support the health of your bones and find relief from joint pain and discomfort. This book is a source of valuable information on the typical symptoms of osteoarthritis, the unspoken causes of arthritis, alternative treatments for joint discomfort and much more!
Summary
Take control of your joint health with this comprehensive 84-page guide. We bridge the gap between cutting-edge science and centuries-old natural medicine to give you a truly holistic understanding of arthritis and joint pain.
Discover the critical role of diet and alkalizing foods, learn which herbs and vitamins can help, and uncover the common mistakes people make when buying supplements.
This book doesn't just treat the symptoms - it helps you understand the root causes, how joint pain affects your entire body, and how to diagnose issues like osteoarthritis early.
As the forward says, this is your "readable, interesting, and complete" guide to making educated decisions for lasting relief.
Foreword
If you are seeking to understand the simple truths, causes and remedies for your joint pain and arthritis, this book is for you.
At Quantum Health it is our desire, and life’s work to deliver to you the most relevant and accurate information and this debilitating condition. Finally, you have a book that is readable, interesting and complete with reliable data you can make educated decisions on!
In The Joint Pain and Discomfort Book we take from the world of science (quoting known authorities) and draw from centuries old knowledge of natural medicine, providing you the well round holistic information you so badly need.
The Joint Pain and Discomfort Book is different, yet so in tune with the direction latest research is taking. In fact, this book is a perfect guide for you to follow at home - without pouring over hundreds of pages of medical journals and studies!
As you will soon discover, exciting evidence is now coming to light about the role between foods, diet, and arthritis. As such, we at Quantum Health recommend you seek out the advice and counsel of a nutritionally based physician - an expert that is oriented in integrative medicine.
Congratulations on taking your health into your own hands.
Table of Contents
Introduction - Page 1
Chapter 1 - Page 3
Arthritis Revealed - Page 3
Arthritis Today - Page 3
Osteoarthritis - Page 4
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Page 6
Ghout - Page 9
Chapter 2 - Page 12
A Dietary Connection - Page 12
The Importance of Diet - Page 14
Uncovering the pH link - Page 17
Chapter 3 - Page 20
Lifestyle - Page 20
Battle of the Bulge - Page 22
Rebounding - Page 24
Inflammation and Diet - Page 25
The Yeast Connection - Page 27
Making Changes - Page 27
Detoxify Your Body - Page 27
Chapter 4 - Page 29
Traditional Treatment - Page 29
A Pill for Everything - Page 29
Drug Therapy - Page 30
Surgery - Page 31
Physical Therapy - Page 32
Chapter 5 - Page 32
Alternative Therapies - Page 33
Supplements - Page 33
Glucosamine - Page 33
Chondroitin - Page 34
Methylsulfonylmethane - Page 35
S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) - Page 35
Essential Vitamins - Page 36
Herbs - Page 38
Angelica - Page 38
Black Cohosh - Page 38
Boswellia - Page 38
Cat’s Claw - Page 38
Celery - Page 39
Devil’s Claw - Page 39
Feverdew - Page 39
Fucoidan (U-fucoidan) - Page 39
Ginger - Page 40
Grape Seed - Page 40
Hops - Page 40
Licorice - Page 41
Oregano - Page 41
Pineapple - Page 41
Red pepper (Cayenne) - Page 41
Rosemary - Page 42
Sesame Seeds - Page 42
Stinging Nettle - Page 42
Turmeric - Page 42
Wild Cucumber Bark - Page 43
Wild Yam - Page 43
Willow - Page 43
Wintergreen - Page 43
Yucca - Page 43
Holistic Practices - Page 44
Support Groups - Page 45
Chapter 6 - Page 46
Natural Vs Synthetic Supplements - Page 46
Three Basic Forms - Page 47
Chapter 7 - Page 50
Take the Plunge - Page 50
Signs of Dehydration - Page 52
Dehydration and Joint Pain - Page 54
Chapter 8 - Page 56
Exercise - Page 56
Types of Exercise - Page 57
Range-of-motion Exercises (ROM) - Page 57
Strengthening Exercises - Page 58
Endurance Exercises - Page 59
Aerobic Exercise - Page 60
Therapeutic Exercises - Page 60
How to Get Started - Page 60
Tips for exercising with arthritis - Page 60
Other Activities - Page 61
How to Get the Most Out of Your Exercise Program - Page 62
Chapter 9 - Page 65
Arthritis Prevention - Page 65
Chapter 10 - Page 69
Appendix A - Page 69
Alkaline Foods - Page 69
Acidic Food - Page 71
Appendix B - Page 73
The Candida Diet - Page 73
Candida Basics - Page 73
Foods Allowed - Page 74
Foods allowed weekly (only one item of each) - Page 75
Foods allowed twice a week (only one item of each) - Page 76
Foods to avoid - Page 76
Sample meals - Page 77
Appendix C - Page 78
Support Groups - Page 78
Arthritis Australia NSW - Page 78
Arthritis and Osteoporosis, NT - Page 79
Arthritis Tasmania - Page 78
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria - Page 79
Arthritis Foundation of South Australia - Page 80
Arthritis Foundation of the ACT (Inc) - Page 81
Arthritis Foundation of the Western Australia - Page 81
Arthritis Foundation of Queensland - Page 82
Arthritis New South Wales - Page 83
Specifications
ISBN: 978-0-9804446-0-5
Published: 2007
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Quantum Health
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 21 cm (H) x 15 cm (W)
Weight (kg): 135 g