The Complete Idiot's Guide to Arthritis

Manage Your Arthritis. Enjoy Your Life.

Ebook
On sale Apr 07, 2009 | 352 Pages | 9781101028902

No one has to live with the pain . . . 

There are over 46 million Americans who suffer from some form of arthritis. Here, longtime arthritis sufferer and internationally renowned consultant Amye L. Long and medical expert in the field of arthritis Dr. Neal S. Birnbaum offer a clear, jargon-free, and comprehensive guide to understanding this disease.

• Includes detailed explanations of the various forms of the disease and symptoms, and how lifestyle can contribute to the severity of the conditions
• Describes the full range of traditional medical treatments from prescription drugs and physical therapy to surgery, as well as alternative treatments including supplements, super foods, and detox
• Coping methods such as meditation and lifestyle changes
Amye Leong is highly visible in the arthritis community and well respected by high-ranking medical, scientific, pharmaceutical, and government personnel. She is a past chairman of the American Juvenile Arthritis Organization; a member of the Board of Directors of the Arthritis Foundation; the founder of Young Et Heart, America’s first and largest network of young adults with arthritis; and official spokesperson for the United Nations/World Health Organization’s Bone and Joint Decade. The Arthritis Foundation named her one of America’s 50 Heroes and gave her their highest honor, the Harding Award. She lives in Palo Alto, California. View titles by Amye L. Leong M.B.A.
Karen K. Brees, PhD, is a freelance writer. She received her master's degree in history from Ohio State University and holds a doctorate in adult education from the University of Idaho. She coauthored The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Power of the Enneagram and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Secrets of Longevity, and is the author of The Everything Health Guide to Depression. View titles by Karen K. Brees Ph.D.
Neal S. Birnbaum M.D. View titles by Neal S. Birnbaum M.D.

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No one has to live with the pain . . . 

There are over 46 million Americans who suffer from some form of arthritis. Here, longtime arthritis sufferer and internationally renowned consultant Amye L. Long and medical expert in the field of arthritis Dr. Neal S. Birnbaum offer a clear, jargon-free, and comprehensive guide to understanding this disease.

• Includes detailed explanations of the various forms of the disease and symptoms, and how lifestyle can contribute to the severity of the conditions
• Describes the full range of traditional medical treatments from prescription drugs and physical therapy to surgery, as well as alternative treatments including supplements, super foods, and detox
• Coping methods such as meditation and lifestyle changes

Author

Amye Leong is highly visible in the arthritis community and well respected by high-ranking medical, scientific, pharmaceutical, and government personnel. She is a past chairman of the American Juvenile Arthritis Organization; a member of the Board of Directors of the Arthritis Foundation; the founder of Young Et Heart, America’s first and largest network of young adults with arthritis; and official spokesperson for the United Nations/World Health Organization’s Bone and Joint Decade. The Arthritis Foundation named her one of America’s 50 Heroes and gave her their highest honor, the Harding Award. She lives in Palo Alto, California. View titles by Amye L. Leong M.B.A.
Karen K. Brees, PhD, is a freelance writer. She received her master's degree in history from Ohio State University and holds a doctorate in adult education from the University of Idaho. She coauthored The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Power of the Enneagram and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Secrets of Longevity, and is the author of The Everything Health Guide to Depression. View titles by Karen K. Brees Ph.D.
Neal S. Birnbaum M.D. View titles by Neal S. Birnbaum M.D.

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