Stop Osteoarthritis Now!

What exactly is this debilitating disease? It is an inflammation in or around the joints caused by wear and tear on the cartilage and bone resulting in pain swelling or stiffness in the back knees hips hands or other joints. The good news is that osteoarthritis can be successfully treated and may even be delayed or prevented. In Stop Osteoarthritis Now! Dr. Harris H. McIlwain provides the reader with a five-step basic treatment plan for self-help involving moist heat exercise weight control medication and joint protection; a three-step prevention program; a guide to nonstandard treatments such as vitamin supplements creams spas meditation acupuncture and more; and stress-reduction tools that can help end osteoarthritis pain including relaxation techniques visualization and sleep and diet advice.