Too Young to Feel Old : The Arthritis Doctor's 28-Day Formula for Pain-Free Living

Nearly 43 million Americans suffer with joint pain, and that pain dominates their lives. But even the oldest among us are far too young to feel this way and, in fact, you don't need to live like this. In Too Young to Feel Old , leading rheumatologist Dr. Richard Blau shows you what you can do to get instant relief.With a straightforward Arthritis Doctor's Questionnaire that simulates a visit to a rheumatologist's office, you can determine the severity of your condition. From there, you will be able to personalize a 28-day program to help you reduce inflammation, maintain your range of motion, and decrease arthritic pain through one of the newest, most effective approaches known to modern science.The 28-day program provides you with: A four-week menu plan with nearly 100 delicious recipes that not only reduce common arthritis symptoms but also help you lose weight Step-by-step illustrations guiding you through simple exercises that reduce joint pain and stiffness, strengthen muscles, and improve flexibility and endurance A rundown of the latest breakthroughs in arthritis research, common treatments, and little-known alternative therapies Everything you need to know about sizing up arthritis doctors, from finding the right one to knowing what you should ask to get the information you need Whether you are aching with osteoarthritis or suffering with the inflammation and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis, Too Young to Feel Old can help you break out of a cycle of pain and into a life that is pain free. Presents a simple 28-day plan for managing - and even permanently controlling - arthritis pain. This work shows how you can take steps that will immediately begin putting your world back the way you would like it to be. By a leading arthritis specialist, this is a simple, quick and effective 28-day plan for managing - and even permanently controlling - arthritis pain. Arthritis affects over nine million Britons, and the condition can dominate their lives. But even the oldest among us are far too young to feel that way. The tragedy is that most people don't know they don't have to! Most could be on the road to feeling pain free and in control of their lives in 28 days - or even sooner. In "Too Young to Feel Old", arthritis specialist Richard Blau shows how you can take steps today that will immediately begin putting your world back the way you would like it to be. Whether you suffer with the aching of osteoarthritis or the inflammation and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis, you can use Dr Blau's Health Assessment Questionnaire to determine where you stand with your condition. From there you can personalize a four-week anti-inflammatory programme of diet, exercise, supplements and over-the-counter medication that will make your joints feel younger, do it fast, and do it for the rest of your life. You'll also learn to determine when it's time to see an arthritis specialist (rheumatologist), which questions to ask to get all the information you need, and what kinds of cutting-edge medical treatments are available to you. From a doctor with more than 20 years of clinical experience, "Too Young to Feel Old" offers every arthritis sufferer the opportunity to break out of a cycle defined by pain and into a life that is pain-free

A brand new approach to managing and substantially reducing arthritis pain in just a few short weeks

Elyse Pike - Library Journal

Blau (director, Arthritis Inst. of Long Island; founding fellow, American Coll. of Rheumatology) has written this book for those suffering from the various forms ofarthritis. He puts forward no magic remedies or silver bullets; instead, he lays out a four-week program designed to alleviate some of the pain associated with arthritis. Blau cautions readers to be skeptical of information they find online touting the value of unproven therapies like glucosamine, copper bracelets, and bee-sting therapy. He offers as alternatives links to reliable site information (e.g., the Arthritis Fdn.) and a series of gentle, purpose-specific exercises (e.g., for wrist strengthening) graded for level of difficulty and including instructional photos. He pairs these exercises with common effective medications, dietary recommendations (e.g., more calcium, fewer refined carbs), and recipes. Blau claims that following both the diet and exercise regimes he espouses will help improve flexibility and reduce weight, therefore quieting symptoms. And, indeed, his advice seems sensible; the menu plans and exercises, beneficial. Purchase this enjoyable book for a general library collection, and perhaps place one copy in the health and wellness section and another with the cookbooks.

A comprehensive review of the common arthritides with practical information, specifically regarding complimentary treatments. Includes patient vignettes and useful tips for arthritis sufferers, as well as a screening Arthritis doctor's questionnaire, comprehensive exercises, and diets