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The classic go-to book on natural approaches to preventing and relieving arthritis - now updated to include the latest research
'I used to have constant pain in my knees and joints ... Since following your advice my discomfort has decreased 95 to 100 per cent' Ed, former sufferer
In Say No to Arthritis, leading nutrition expert Patrick Holford presents a clear and compelling argument that arthritis and associated conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system can be prevented - or the pain and inflammation greatly reduced - if you eat the right foods and supplement your diet with specific nutrients. This approach is at the heart of this comprehensive practical guide, which includes:
The causes of both osteo and rheumatoid arthritis and how to eliminate them
Dietary changes that can make all the difference
How to reduce pain and inflammation with natural painkillers
Advice on rebuilding your joints and, for those with osteoporosis, improving bone density
Preventing fibromyalgia, gout and other causes of pain
You will also find specific guidance on recommended supplements, a diet plan plus anti-inflammatory recipes, exercises and guidance on tracking your progress, all important pieces of the jigsaw that will allow you to devise a highly effective anti-arthritis action plan that's right for you.
About the author
Patrick Holford is founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London. He is also director of the Food for the Brain Foundation and an honorary fellow of the British Association of Nutritional Therapy. He is one of Britain's top nutrition experts and is the author of over 25 health books.
Summary
Contrary to popular belief it is possible to prevent arthritis or greatly reduce the pain and inflammation it causes - if you eat the right foods and supplement your diet with certain herbs and nutrients. In this fully revised and updated version of Patrick Holford's classic book on the subject, he shares the latest findings from scientific studies, showing that we can do much without resorting to medication, with its unwelcome side-effects.
Comprehensive, practical and reassuring, Say No to Arthritis will enable you to devise an effective anti-arthritis action plan that's right for you. Written by one of the UK's leading nutritionists, features include:
*The most effective natural painkillers
*How certain fats can fight inflammation
*Why food intolerances can be a factor
*The best bone-building nutrients and appropriate supplements
As well as being packed with information to help you understand arthritis and the many factors that influence it, you will also find an anti-arthritis diet and Patrick's top 30 anti-arthritis recipes.
