Arthritis has reached pandemic levels in the western world. A chronic condition conventional medicine finds very hard to deal with, it is one of the most common diseases associated with old age, and one of the biggest causes of disability at any time of life. But there is little that medicine can do, other than help suppress the pain and inflammation, and replace joints. This book supplies a wide array of possibilities that can help to relieve pain,...

Physicians from the esteemed Mayo Clinic of Rochester, Minnesota provide middle-aged with insights on the most effective means to cope with this all-too-common family of ailments. Sections include Integrative Medicine, Gentle Yoga, and Daily Nutrition.

A comprehensive handbook that describes various types of arthritis and fibromyalgia, suggesting ways to reduce pain, providing information on medications, and offering tips on overcoming fatigue and depression.