Women's Health: Body, Mind, Spirit: An Integrated Approach to Wellness and Illness
Reduce and Even Reverse the Effects of Arthritis—Naturally!Do you struggle with stiffness, pain, loss of joint function, and swelling due to arthritis? Millions of people suffer on a daily basis from these and other symptoms of arthritis. Traditionally, doctors prescribe an ongoing cycle of anti-inflammatory medication to reduce pain. Here you will find natural alternatives to heavy doses of medicine, such as improving your diet, increasing vitamins and minerals, and using specific herbs to regain your active lifestyle.Dr. Michael T. Murray, author of the bestselling booksEncyclopedia of Natural MedicineandThe Healing Power of Herbs,offers specific courses of treatment and gives guidelines for whole-body wellness that combat and even reverse the effects of arthritis. InArthritisyou will learn:·What causes osteoarthritis, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis·How to understand the disease process·Why natural supplements help when prescribed medications don't·How specific foods protect against joint damage·Which herbal medicines reduce inflammation·And much, much more!By understanding the disease process and using the whole-body wellness approach found inArthritisyou will be on your way to a more healthful and pain-free lifestyle!--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.