Whether you have osteoarthritis (the most common form), rheumatoid arthritis, infectious arthritis, bursitis, scleroderma, or one of the other forms of the disease, you'll see how to: * Choose the right doctor for you * Recognize the myths and scams * Fight the pain with foods and supplements "Oil" your joints with exercise * Control your stress, aggression, and depression * Determine whether or not you need surgery Like the millions of others living with arthritis, you want to take an active part in managing your disease and improving day-to-day living. In this book, you'll find the most up-to-date information on the latest treatments from physical therapy and magnets to surgical and homeopathic options as well as hands-on diet and exercise plans that can help reduce your symptoms.
You'll explore the best-of-the-best of many different healing systems, ranging from standard Western medicine to Eastern healing methods to more unconventional therapies, including: * Acupuncture * Aromatherapy * Ayurvedic medicine * Bee venom therapy * Folk medicine * Herbs and homeopathy * Hypnotherapy * Reflexology Featuring special sections on preventing arthritis, super foods for fighting symptoms, and ten crackerjack new treatments, as well as a handy weight loss and management guide, Arthritis For Dummies provides the step-by-step guidance you need to control your pain, keep yourself on the move, and improve your overall health and quality of life.


