Download or read book Arthritis Rx written by Vijay Vad, M.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-03-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “…a superb collection of practical information and advice for the patient with arthritis.”—Allan Gibofsky, M.D., former president of the American College of Rheumatology Stop living your life with Arthritis pain. Vijay Vad, M.D., author of Back Rx, has written a comprehensive guide that will lead you to a pain free life. You’ll learn simple yoga-and Pilates-based exercises that will treat symptoms in just 15 minutes a day, three times a week. You’ll also learn the role of nutrition, supplements, and weight control in managing and slowing arthritis, including the Arthritis Rx diet. Get a complete look at today’s treatments, medications, and integrative therapies to help you avoid surgery. All studies in this guide were conducted at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery, giving you the most accurate information.