The Arthritis Foundation's Guide to Alternative Therapies
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (505 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0912423234 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 285 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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--Joan Price. There are also guidelines for working with your doctor, choosing a therapist, and avoiding rip-offs. The book describes each therapy and how it is used, presents scientific evidence and expert opinion, and gives tips on how to find a practitioner and information on costs, advice, cautions, and resources in a helpful and reader-friendly style. More than 43 million people of all ages in the U.S. Arthritis patients are increasingly seeking alternative therapies, yet these have their drawbacks, too: though some have proven benefits, many others are expensive and work for only some, others are useless, and some are dangerous. The book lists 22 complementary therapies, from familiar ones like acupuncture, meditation, tai chi, and y
Discusses alternative treatments for arthritis.
Nice overview of all the alternative therapies. Hello Kitty Ellen Nice graphics and type. Treats all therapies evenly. Basic info across all spectrums, including what to expect at your first acupuncture session, what naturopathy is, and more.. Invaluable Information for People Living with Arthritis Pam Mendelsohn Hortsman's book is a veritable gold mine of information about living an active life with arthritis. It will prove itself useful to people who have arthritis, loved ones, and the medical community. There is so much to be learned! The information is presented in a completely accessible way. Hortsman has demystified arthritis and offered an enormous array of treatments. Resources abound. This is "must" reading for anyone who is affected by arthritis!. "Separates hype from hope, again and again" according to Patricia Thomas. When this book was first released, I gave a copy to my 75-year-old mother, who has osteoarthritis. Over and over, she's told me about consulting this book when trying to decide whether or not to try some remedy that a friend has suggested. She feels that it has kept her from spending a fortune on snake oil, and has made her bold enough to try alternative approaches that have been helpful, such as glucosamine-chondroitin supplements. Obviously it was the perfect gift.