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Get Educated, Get Better, January 12, 2011
This review is from: The Arthritis Cure, Revised and Updated: The Medical Miracle That Can Halt, Reverse, And May Even Cure Osteoarthritis (Mass Market Paperback)
Unless you're illiterate, I can't think of a single reason for anyone with painful arthritis to not read this book. It's cheap, can be delivered right to your door, and gives the reader a wealth of info about arthritis. Here's some of what it can do for you:
-helps you undertand what is going on in arthritic joints
-covers what supplements have been shown to help fight arthritis. And just running out to the store and buying a bottle of "glucosamine" isn't good enough- the book will help you choose specific brands that the author has meticulously evaluated. Dosages are also covered.
-provides you with a specific 9-step program
-discusses painkillers
-goes through the role of exercise in arthritis and how to choose the best type for you
As you can see, the book covers a lot of information and is very complete- in fact there's even a section on beating the blues that can affect a lot of people with arthritis. So if you have painful arthritis and are looking for a resource to point you in the right direction, I suggest checking out this book. It's cheap, helpful, and based on a lot of sound science. Other research-based books on arthritis I liked include Treat Your Own Knee Arthritis.
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51 of 67 people found the following review helpful:
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The Arthritis Cure-Revised Edition, January 23, 2004
This review is from: The Arthritis Cure, Revised and Updated: The Medical Miracle That Can Halt, Reverse, And May Even Cure Osteoarthritis (Mass Market Paperback)
Dr. Theo has done it again! Newsweek Magazine was right, "Arthritis treatment will never be the same." And it certainly hasn't been since the 1997 original. The good doctor was the first to enlighten us to Glucosamine, Chondroitin and SAMe, all evidence-based treatments that work. After much ridicule by 'old school' doctors, and manufacturers of traditional pain killers, Dr. Theo's suggestions are now accepted by most doctors and Arthritis foundations worldwide. Much is new since 1997 and Dr. Theo includes all of the latest breakthroughs including an entirely new, disease-improving treatment called AVOSOY. It's the first fully vegetarian arthritis product. There is info on this product at drtheo . com. Also new is a comprehensive chapter on arthritis prevention, something needed badly since 1 in 3 adults will develop arthritis symptoms, and over 90% will have it on x-ray by age 55. This disease starts 10-20 years before you feel symptoms, so prevention is important. The books is over 50% new or updated. New supplements, drugs, diet chapter, exercises and a detailed explanation of how those prescription and pain relievers can accelerate cartilage loss, something we should avoid. Read this book. Thank you Dr. Theo!
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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What supplements to take, exercises, diet, different joint ailments, November 18, 2010
This review is from: The Arthritis Cure, Revised and Updated: The Medical Miracle That Can Halt, Reverse, And May Even Cure Osteoarthritis (Mass Market Paperback)
I suffer from joint pain in the the hands, and knee and have been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis.
Dr. Jason Theodosakis book is well written and a good read. He gives massive evidence why you should go on a Glucosamine, Chondroitin, ASU supplement regiment to relieve Osteoarthritis. He also shows the different pain relievers many which only mask the symptoms and give bad side effects taken long term. He also shows eating a proper diet like the Mediterranean diet will help relieve pain and you will lose weight to take pressure off joints.
Later he gives a list of other joint diseases and what drugs and supplements may or may not help.
Dr. Theo stresses to be very careful about buying Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and ASU supplements as the MAJORITY of different companies products independently lab tested failed miserably as to the actual amount and purity of the Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and Asu advertised. Many, many companies trying to cut corners to lower their cost.
I was on Glucosamine and Chondroitin years ago ( ASU was not on the market) and may have not been on long enough to feel improvement or may have used an inferior brand. Little pain relief.
I have been on the Mediterranean diet mentioned by Dr Theo one month and do feel better. Ive lost 23 lbs. I restarted a Glucosamine and Chondroitin regiment after making sure the product was independently lab test certified.
Also Dr. Theo has a website and sells independently lab certified arthritis supplements and vitamin D3. From his website I ordered a 6 month supply of ASU and 6 months supply of Vitamin D3 as sometimes I don't get out in the sun much and don't drink much milk. I'm also ordering some Boron at a heath store as Dr. Theo suggested. Also am on Omega3 and Flax oil. Dr. Theo strongly states to go to your doctor first and get evaluated before going on a supplement regiment and diet.
Also Dr Theo shows that part of his plan involves different exercises to build up strength and muscle to help the joints. He lists many different exercises many with low impact on the joints that many can do even with severe joint pain and partial deformity. He also list things to watch about in regards to Depression people sometimes get when having severe joint pain and can't do the things they used to be able to do. Dr Theo also writes about stretching exercises to add flexibility but never try to stretch cold muscles.
I've started taking more walks with my dogs and parking the car farther from work for longer walk time. May get a inside stationary bike for to use while watching TV. May try a very limited free weight use at the gym after I don't ache so much.
All I can say is I feel about 40% better in 1 month using what I learned from Dr Theo's book. Plus I'm off pain killers. As an added benefit my blood pressure is down and because of higher fiber intake my stools are more easily passed ( less animal food that has no fiber). One of the studies Dr. Theo quotes had patients on Glucosamine and Chondroitin for 3 years so I'm willing to take the supplements that long for results. Hey, I can only tell you how I feel. I'm glad I bought and read Dr Theo's book. Give it a try and ask your doctor about it before going on a supplement, diet, and exercise regiment. Thanks Dr. Theo ....5 stars.
P.S. Nov 21 Sunday. Was able to ride my horse today for a long trail ride. Had not be able to ride for almost a year due to hands and knee pain due to Osteoarthritis. Could not get on and off the horse and putting on the horse's tack was painful. Now by changing into a total non processed food Mediterranean diet and taking Glucosamine and Chondroitin supplements able to enjoy horseback riding again. I'm getting better.
Nov23 Received my order of ASU and vitamin D3 from Dr. Theo's website. Quick and no problems. Now on Glucosamine, Chrondrotin, ASU and vitamin D3 and the Mediterranean diet. Was able to walk dogs 1 block and then 3 times around the block fast walking. Tried push up this morning...not able to do...no arm strength. Tried sit ups.. not so good... back bones partially locked up...jerking. Will try to improve using methods in the Arthritis cure.
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