Arthritis For Dummies

by Nadine Taylor, Barry Fox

As early as Arthritis for Dummies's first page--a yellow tear card entitled "Cheat Sheet"--you know you're getting useful information. The cheat sheet gives quickie tips on seven helpful topics: "Before Agreeing to Surgery," "10 Ways to Manage Arthritis," "10 Arthritis Myths to Watch out For," "10 Super Foods to Help Combat Arthritis," "10 Crackerjack New Treatments," "Talking to Your Doctor About Alternative Therapies," and "Identifying False Claims for Alternative Therapies." Arthritis for Dummies explores all of these topics, and many more, in detail.

The authors, husband-and-wife team Barry Fox, Ph.D. (The Arthritis Cure, The 20/30 Fat & Fiber Diet Plan) and Nadine Taylor, M.S., R.D., a registered dietician, explain the different forms of arthritis and arthritis-related conditions and how to work effectively with your doctor. Most of the rest of the book is an easy-to-read guidebook to dozens of treatments and pain-management strategies. Rather than discussing arthritis treatment from a purely Western medicine approach, the authors also detail Eastern healing systems, lifestyle strategies (including illustrations of exercises), and alternative therapies. Everything from Ayurveda to Zyloprim is in here. A drawback is that the authors do not always differentiate between remedies that are backed by scientific evidence and those that have only anecdotal support. --Joan Price

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

372 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 3, 2000

About the author

Nadine Taylor, a Registered Dietitian with a Master's Degree in Nutrition, is the author, editor, or ghostwriter of more than 20 books in the genres of health, memoir, business, and self-help, including her latest work, Arthritis for Dummies, 3rd ed.

The first and seconds editions of Arthritis for Dummies, published in 2000 and 2004 respectively, sold so well that 17 years later, Nadine felt it was worthwhile to update the book with all the latest arthritis research, the straight goods on medications old and new, up-to-date info on the newest non-invasive therapies, and more. And all of this is in an easily readable and understandable format.

Nadine lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Barry Fox, who is also a bestselling writer.

Reviews

[Helen Wilfehrt · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a patient and someone continuously gaining new lived experience with different types of arthritis, I found this book very helpful. It provided useful information beyond the "book" knowledge I already had. Hearing what is possible and is problematic is important from the patient's perspective. I think it helps improve your interactions with your physician.

[Kara Rowley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent overview of arthritis. I now know much more about the different type, standard treatments, alternative treatments, and prognosis. Anyone who has arthritis should read this to inform themselves about their options.

[Alayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an excellent book :)
It may have been written a while ago but it is still very, very relevant.
I learned loads from this book - which is what I always love about a good book.
I really recommend this book for anyone with any type of Arthritis or anyone who is looking after a sufferer.