Maximizing the Arthritis Cure: A Step-By-Step Program to Faster, Stronger Healing During Any Stage of the Cure [Mass Market Paperback]

Jason Theodosakis M.D. M.S. M.P.H. (Author), Brenda Adderly M.H.A. (Author), Barry Fox PhD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1999

You've found the cure-- now maximize it!

By now you already know about the amazing benefits of The Arthritis Cure-- the new approach in the battle against arthritis that has swept the nation. Now take this powerful program one step further-- maximize it! Incorporate the revolutionary ideas of The Arthritis Cure into your life-- for the rest of your life-- to stay healthy and pain-free for good.

Maximizing the Arthritis Cure introduces you to:

* Exciting new research on supplements that may help speed up the cure for osteoarthritis sufferers and may also help people with rheumatoid arthritis
* Tailored menu plans to complement the supplements glucosamine and chondroitin, while boosting important arthritis-fighting antioxidants in the bloodstream
* Specialized strength-training and aerobic exercises for your arthritis "hot" spots, plus simple exercises to improve your body's biomechanics and prevent future joint problems
* The new arthritis remedies-- what works, what doesn't
* And much, much more!

Step up the treatment, speed up the cure, and stop suffering now!

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"My knees don't swell anymore and are no longer stiff after prolonged sitting...I no longer have disabling discomfort, a chronic limp, or difficulty going down stairs."--Jane Brody, The New York Times

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"My knees don't swell anymore and are no longer stiff after prolonged sitting...I no longer have disabling discomfort, a chronic limp or difficulty going down stairs." --Jane Brody, The New York Times

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks; Reprint edition (January 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312969163
• ISBN-13: 978-0312969165
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,097,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

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

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This review is from: Maximizing the Arthritis Cure: A Step-By-Step Program to Faster, Stronger Healing During Any Stage of the Cure (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the requisite "book biz" follow-up to their earlier book, The Arthritis Cure: The Medical Miracle that Can Heal, Reverse, and May Even Cure Osteoarthritis (1997), 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, the earlier book was a big time best seller and occasioned this 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.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I had given up hope and was preparing for a knee replacement, January 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Maximizing the Arthritis Cure: A Step-By-Step Program to Faster, Stronger Healing During Any Stage of the Cure (Hardcover)

If I had this information 5 years ago it may have prevented my first knee replacement at 44 years old. I was preparing to have my other knee done as well when I started taking your prescribed dosage of glucosamine and chondroitin along with excercise and special arch supports and now I am doing well. I can't believe how much of a difference this has made in my life and I wonder how many other people are not being told about the benefits of these dietary supplements.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Dr. Theo!, August 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Maximizing the Arthritis Cure: A Step-By-Step Program to Faster, Stronger Healing During Any Stage of the Cure (Audio Cassette)

I was involved in a motorcycle accident several years back, which had left me with severe arthritis.

After reading Dr. Theo's book, my doctor and I decided to try to implement the program of nutrition and exercise, as well as the use of Chondroitin and Glucosamine, as outlined in "Maximizing the Arthritis Cure." All I can say is THANK YOU DR. THEO!

The book was well written, clear and concise. Dr. Theo has a great ability to turn medical jargon into easily understood layman's terms. He provides many useful insights as well as answers to the questions I've been asking all along.

I have seen many doctors, most of whom prescribed pain-killers and anti-inflammatory drugs. I was tired of getting the runaround and tired of hearing "You'll just have to live with it". Dr. Theo shows us a better way. If you or anyone you know has arthritis, you must read this book!