The Arthritis Cure: The Medical Miracle That Can Halt, Reverse, and May Even Cure Osteoarthritis

Theodosakis, Jason; Fox, Barry; Adderly, Brenda D.; Theodosakis M.D., M.S., M.P.H., Jason; Fox Ph.D., Barry; Adderly M.A., Brenda

ISBN 10: 0312152841 / ISBN 13: 9780312152840

Published by St Martins Pr, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Arthritis Cure: The Medical Miracle That Can Halt, Reverse, and May Even Cure Osteoarthritis
• Publisher: St Martins Pr
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0312152841
• ISBN 13: 9780312152840
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 10 ounces

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Synopsis

Three prominent health experts present what they believe is a medical miracle, tested over the course of four decades, that can help stop the pain and change the lives of the more than thirty-five million Americans who suffer from osteoarthritis. Tour.

Review

The word "cure" in the title is a bit misleading, but this book certainly makes a persuasive argument in favor of treating osteoarthritis with two common nutritional supplements--glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates--and following a program emphasizing better nutrition and exercise. The supplements are commonly used in Europe and Asia, where they've been tested in double-blind, placebo-controlled studies (the gold standard for medical research). They haven't been thoroughly tested in the United States, the authors contend, because drug companies can't patent the supplements and thus won't fund the research. The book also contains a chapter detailing a seven-step arthritis-prevention program.