The Arthritis Cure: The Medical Miracle That Can Halt, Reverse, And May Even Cure Osteoarthritis (Paperback)

~ Jason Theodosakis M.D. M.S. M.P.H. (Author) "It starts with a little stiffness in your right knee..." (more)
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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. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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"After two months on this remedy...I have stopped limping, I am playing tennis and ice skating with less pain and my knees have stopped swelling." --Jane Brody's "Personal Health" column in The New York Times

"Arthritis treatment will never be the same" --Newsweek
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Product Details

• Paperback: 228 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition (December 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312190298
• ISBN-13: 978-0312190293
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #691,003 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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74 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile and perhaps more, May 2, 2000

By	Dennis Littrell (SoCal) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

This review is from: The Arthritis Cure: The Medical Miracle That Can Halt, Reverse, And May Even Cure Osteoarthritis (Mass Market Paperback)

This was followed by Maximizing the Arthritis Cure (1998) which I'll also report on here, treating both books as one. My initial reaction was, this is either a public service or a hustle. Written by three different laureled academics and obviously put together by committee, this first book was a big time best seller and demanded a sequel. Most of the diet advice was like something I had read twenty years ago. The exercise program ditto. The use of glucosamine and chondroitin was the real difference. In fact, the purpose of the book could be seen as legitimizing the use of these supplements in the treatment of osteoarthritis. People bought the book in the hope that it would help them with their pain. They also bought the book so that they would be motivated to try glucosamine and chondroitin. Many people understandably would not try the supplements without the seal of approval provided by an authoritative book like this. The question is-and it is the big question-is their program any good, or is it just another feel good pep talk fronting for another bogus approach? I was a little uncertain since the book jacket was red, white and blue, and we all know the quote about patriotism being "the last refuge of a scoundrel."

So I tried glucosamine and chondroitin and stayed fairly close to their overall program. Two years have passed and although I cannot say for certain, it is my belief that the supplements are valuable. At any rate, my arthritic knee is much improved.

In the follow-up book, the authors give information on other treatments.

I have to say that I think they've done a positive service in writing these two books. The information about healing in general and about prevention and about the positive effects of exercise and attitude are worthwhile. The authors may have made megabucks (or maybe they didn't), but I don't feel they ripped anybody off, on the contrary. I am happy to be positive even though I still think "cure" is probably too strong a word for what their program can do, although I only have my own experience to go on. Their reports of the double blind tests that have been conducted are good, but a long way from convincing proof that glucosamine and chrondoitin and exercises can cure osteoarthritis.

40 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Arthritis Cure, March 24, 2000

By	K.M., Nurse (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Arthritis Cure (Audio Cassette)

After reading this book by Dr. Theodosakis, I recommended it tomy grandmother and 35 year-old girlfriend, both of whom haveosteoarthritis. Not only has it lessened grandma's pain, but also her depression has largely lifted. My friend, who is a fellow registered nurse, was thrilled that she was able to stop taking acetaminophen following her second month of taking glucosamine and chondroitin. She believes the dietary changes she made after reading the book were also helpful toward making her body more supple, like a slinky. I was indeed surprised to find some negative comments written by readers. Perhaps they were victims of the many fraudulent products our there with insufficient quantities of glucosamine and chondroitin in them. I found Dr. Theo's website to be very helpful in learning more about specific good and bad products. I will continue to recommend this book to anyone and everyone who tells me that they suffer from arthritis. There is hope! END

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do research when a doctor diagnoses you., June 8, 1998

By A Customer

My mother-in-law developed pain in her lower back. She was to the point of riding in the electric carts at the grocery stores. She thought she was going to end up in a wheel chair. The doctor diagnosed it as Degerative Disc Disease. She went to the library to do research and by chance discovered "The Arthritis Cure", & read it. On her next visit to her doctor, he said nothing could be done except pain medication, and if worsened, surgery. She brought up the book and Glucosamine/Chondroitin. His reply:"Oh yes, that works real good. In fact, in about a month you won't have to take anymore pain medication". She and her husband were quite upset that he would not have told them of this if they had not discovered it on their own.

Needless to say, she went on the full dose regimen and two months later, she is getting down with Richard Simmons and walking on her treadmill.

My mother-in-law & I are shouting the news from the house tops! I bought her a copy of Dr. Theo's book as well as the Maximizing edition. She has bought several of the paperback editions and lent them to her friends. Some of them have already been helped also.

Give it a try, it can't hurt, and may just give you a new lease on life!!!!