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

~ Jason Theodosakis M.D. M.S. M.P.H. (Author) "Osteoarthritis is a complicated condition but one that can be successfully treated by the application of the program presented in this book..." (more)
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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

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press; 1 edition (January 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312181345
• ISBN-13: 978-0312181345
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,512,623 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile and perhaps more, May 3, 2000

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

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

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.

21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Young and old will benefit., July 26, 2000

By	"virgie_j" (Pasadena, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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)

My elderly aunt has been plagued with arthritis for years and hasn't
always been willing to try alternative treatments. As her pain
progressed we convinced her to try the glucosamine and condroitan
blends. She is seeing substantial improvements! Our daughter is taking
it as a way to heal her back injuries due to an accident. She no
longer needs those heavy duty pain killers. Buy both of Theodosakis'
books and see for yourself....Treat arthritis naturally and see how
much better you feel without those pain killers that make your mind
fuzzy.