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	Get a Grip on Arthritis and Other Inflammatory Disorders by Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe, BSc Our Price: $13.95

Description   Preface More and more information is accumulating that indicates inflammation plays a major role in the development of many diseases - from arthritis and Alzheimer's disease to heart disease, psoriasis and even stroke. That is because inflammation represents a very basic response by the body to alterations in the cellular environment, whether the cells line the gums (gingivitis), skin (sunburn), arteries (atherosclerosis) or joints (arthritis). The body's most basic purpose for inflammation to repair itself, as well as defend against clear and present dangers. While the inflammation associated with arthritis or psoriasis is usually quite obvious, the inflammation of most concern in modern life often goes unnoticed. It is the low-grade, chronic inflammation that triggers hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), Alzheimer's disease and cancer and that threatens most people's real quality of life. This message is woven throughout Lorna Vanderhaeghe's excellent review of inflammation and how to deal with it through natural, drug-free measures. In regards to arthritis, whether it is osteoarthritis, gout or rheumatoid arthritis, there is mounting evidence that current medical treatment may be doing more harm than good. The primary drugs used in the treatment of both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the so-called "nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs" or NSAIDs, which include aspirin. Although these drugs are extremely popular, research is indicating that in the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis these drugs may be producing short-term benefit, but actually accelerating the progression of the joint destruction and causing more problems down the road. Results of numerous studies have raised some interesting questions: Does medical intervention in some way promote disease progression? Can nutrition and various natural therapies enhance the body's response towards health? The answer to both of these questions, as evident by the information presented in this book, is clearly "yes." In most cases, the natural approach will provide far greater relief because it addresses the underlying disease process. That is par-ticularly true in regards to dealing with chronic inflammation, whether it is in an obvious form like arthritis or the stealth, seemingly unnoticeable form that increases the risk for heart disease, brain degeneration and cancer. Lorna does an excellent job of providing real solutions to deal-ing with arthritis and other inflammatory disease. It is my hope that the readers of this book will follow the recommendations given and experience relief from their arthritis or other inflam-matory state without the use of drugs or surgery. I also hope that you will share your experiences with others, including physi-cians, so that even more people can benefit. Michael T. Murray, N.D. August 2004

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