Natural Arthritis Treatment: The Buzz About Cherry Flex, Avosoy, Dona and Other Natural Remedies for Arthritis Pain Relief - Softcover

Carol Eustice; Scott Zashin; M. D.

9780975406021: Natural Arthritis Treatment: The Buzz About Cherry Flex, Avosoy, Dona and Other Natural Remedies for Arthritis Pain Relief

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0975406027 ISBN 13: 9780975406021

Publisher: Sarah Allison Publishing Company, 2012

Now, more than ever, there is scientific evidence that natural treatments are effective for helping arthritis pain. In Natural Arthritis Treatment, Dr. Scott Zashin and Carol Eustice examine the most effective natural treatments available today. Based on review of the available scientific studies in the medical literature and the clinical experience of Dr. Zashin, Natural Arthritis Treatment contains vital information which can bring relief to arthritis sufferers. This book will help you learn about natural treatments for arthritis -Understand the term "natural treatment" -Realize that you have options beyond traditional treatments for arthritis -Work toward better joint health -Learn why certain supplements are popular and effective -Examine how supplements work in your body -Determine if "natural" is really a better treatment course -Formulate questions to ask your doctor about natural treatmnets. The latest information included in Natural Arthritis Treatment will start you on your journey toward easing your arthritis pain.

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About the Author:

Carol Eustice has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her original career path as a Registered Medical Technologist in a hospital laboratory ended after 16 years due to disability from rheumatoid arthritis. Since 1997, Carol has been a health writer, primarily writing for About.com. She also authored The Everything Health Guide to Arthritis (Adams Media) in 2007. Scott J. Zashin, M.D., is a clinical professor of medicine, Division of Rheumatology, at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas. He is also an attending physician at the Texas Health-Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Rheumatology. He is double-boarded in internal medicine and rheumatology. A native of Short Hills, New Jersey, Dr. Zashin earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Medical School. He continued his medical training in Dallas at Parkland Memorial Hospital and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Zashin has published many articles about arthritis and is a sought-after speaker on numerous topics relating to both traditional and alternative arthritis treatments. He has been involved in clinical trials of both natural therapies and prescription medications. He has enjoyed volunteering as the past president of the Lupus Foundation, North Texas Chapter, and as an executive board member of the Arthritis Foundation, North Texas Chapter. He is a frequent contributor to the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation.

Review:

Dr Zashin has done a fantastic job with this book, introducing natural treatments for arthritis. His writings seem to be based on good clinical data. Dr Zashin is a nationally recognized leader in the field of arthritis. He practices here in Dallas, where he holds an academic appointment at the medical school, and where he has received many awards for his care of patients. I have had the privilege of referring my arthritis patients to him, and have seen excellent results with his treatments. Quite honestly, I have never received so many compliments from patients about a single specialist as I have about Dr Zashin. As a primary care physician I am a big believer in exploring all of the options available to patients, and Dr Zashin does this very nicely. Some of these treatments may be used alone or as a supplement to traditional treatments. I have bought several copies of this book, one of which I sent to a family member who has implemented these easy treatments. I have placed the other copies in my waiting room and exam rooms for patients to explore. I look forward to Dr Zashin's continued innovations in the field of Rheumatology and Arthritis. Comment --Dr. Keith Reisler Amazon.com reader

Can eating tart cherries help your pain from arthritis? This seemingly innocuous, yet paradoxical question opens the door to a vast world of the latest science on nutrition and arthritis -- all of it explored here. (Btw, the answer to this and similar questions re vitamin D, glucosamine, ASU, SAM-e, magnesium, etc.: quite possibly.) This book is written from a very deep well of experience, two, in fact. Bob Marley once said: "who feels it, knows it, mon." Surely true here. The author (Carol Eustice) has logged 35+ grueling years of carrying the weight of her own arthritis, including a couple decades writing about it for about.com, and before that, other online services, reaching millions. She was previously published, as well, as an author on this subject ("The Everything Guide to Arthritis"). A nationally recognized practitioner in the arthritis field, based in Dallas, Dr. Scott Zashin adds the technical, and often, biochemical, muscle here, too. So what is the conclusion, then, of this highly knowledgeable pair, one who has consulted and compiled for years with a vast range of medical experts around the world, as well as countless patients? And the second, a medical doctor with many years experience in treating patients directly? It is this: You, dear reader, own your own health, not your physician, and not the drug companies, and not the claims' makers. You are an incredibly complex construction, different from every other human, and what works for your neighbor, may or may not work for you. But some new solutions do work, and they will often be worth trying. So stay open-minded, keep the lines of communication to your physician open, and if the spirit so moves, try a new modality over a period of time, keep records, and see if it helps. In the case of eating things like tart cherries, the treatment can be fun -- which in the world of arthritis treatment, is not always the case. Hats off to the authors here for tackling this list of new things in the media about treatment of this disease. And for keeping an open mind. Very helpful. --John A Sarkett Amazon.com reader

After reading this wonderfully informative book I found myself practicing some of the ideas. Tart cherry juice every night before bed has helped to reduce some of my inflammation. Adding more Vitamin D and sunshine has improved my bone density. Rheumatoid arthritis is a horrible disease and the treatments are harsh. Here in this book the ideas and options are covered as to which natural products might help some of us to feel a degree of relief from our daily pain and inflammation. In these pages you may just find something to help your improve comfort. No one case is the same, what medication works for me might not work for you but here we get a good background on natural foods and supplements and if I can find a 5 to 10% relief by trying some of these, you can bet I have. This is a well done, well documented collection of studies come together to help us choose what can help. Every where you turn is a snake oil salesman promising a cure. I actually had someone trying to convince me to that gin soaked raisins worked to cure arthritis. I think that person overdosed themselves. Another tells me rolling oil around in my mouth for 20 minutes a day will cure anything from arthritis to hair loss and . Do yourself a favor and read what Carol Eustice and Scott Zashin,M.D. have to say. I enjoyed it very much as well as Carol's writings on About.com. --ihope Amazon.com reader

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