Too Young to Feel Old: The Arthritis Doctor's 28 Day Formula for Pain Free Living »

Richard H. Blau, M.D., F.A.C.R. is the Director of The Arthritis Institute of Long Island and a Founding Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. He practices in Hicksville, New York. E. A. Tremblay is a freelance writer and editor specializing in health and self-help books. He lives in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

A brand new approach to managing and substantially reducing arthritis pain in just a few short weeks

Elyse Pike - Library Journal

Blau (director, Arthritis Inst. of Long Island; founding fellow, American Coll. of Rheumatology) has written this book for those suffering from the various forms ofarthritis. He puts forward no magic remedies or silver bullets; instead, he lays out a four-week program designed to alleviate some of the pain associated with arthritis. Blau cautions readers to be skeptical of information they find online touting the value of unproven therapies like glucosamine, copper bracelets, and bee-sting therapy. He offers as alternatives links to reliable site information (e.g., the Arthritis Fdn.) and a series of gentle, purpose-specific exercises (e.g., for wrist strengthening) graded for level of difficulty and including instructional photos. He pairs these exercises with common effective medications, dietary recommendations (e.g., more calcium, fewer refined carbs), and recipes. Blau claims that following both the diet and exercise regimes he espouses will help improve flexibility and reduce weight, therefore quieting symptoms. And, indeed, his advice seems sensible; the menu plans and exercises, beneficial. Purchase this enjoyable book for a general library collection, and perhaps place one copy in the health and wellness section and another with the cookbooks.

Introduction     ix
Arthritis: You Don't Have to Live with It     1
The Face of the Enemy     13
Who Is Vulnerable?     27
Noshing and Gnashing     39
Over the Counter     55
All-Important Exercise     69
A Mixed Bag of Miracles and Mundane Medicinals     103
Putting It All Together     115
Great Recipes     151
Getting Help     203
Medications     213
Weekly Meal Plan Nutrition Charts     225
Shopping List for the 28-Day Meal Plan     255
Acknowledgments     259
Index     261