Everything Health Guide to Arthritis or Touched by the Goddess

Everything Health Guide to Arthritis

Author: Carol Eustic

Are you tired of battling joint pain, stiffness, and soreness? With The Everything(r) Health Guide to Arthritis, you'll learn to manage your pain and enjoy being more active. Carol Eustice, who has lived with arthritis for more than thirty years, gives you the strength and knowledge you need to:

• Work with your doctor to manage pain
• Explore alternative treatment options
• Stay healthy and active with proper diet
• Protect your joints
• Use exercise to improve range of motion

With this helpful guide, you're just steps away from moving easier, feeling better, and improving your quality of life.

Table of Contents:

Introduction     xi
Basic Facts about Arthritis     1
What Is Arthritis?     1
Arthritis Signs and Symptoms     3
Arthritis Is Not a Single Disease     6
Misconceptions about Arthritis     8
The Prevalence of Arthritis     10
Who Can Get Arthritis?     11
Common Types of Arthritis     13
Osteoarthritis     13
Rheumatoid Arthritis     16
Psoriatic Arthritis     19
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA)     21
Ankylosing Spondylitis     23
Infectious Arthritis     24
Reactive Arthritis     26
Other Types of Arthritis and Rheumatic Conditions     29
Gout and Pseudogout     29
Scleroderma     31
Lupus     33
Sjogren's Syndrome     35
Fibromyalgia     37
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome     39
Lyme Disease     41
Raynaud's Phenomenon     43
Less Common Forms of Arthritis     44
The Process of Diagnosing Arthritis     47
Medical History     47
Hands-On Physical Examination     50
Blood Tests     52
Radiographic Studies (X-Rays)     56
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)     57
Joint Aspiration     59
Other Diagnostic Tests     60
Your Doctor Works for You     63
Should You See a Rheumatologist?     63
What You Should Expect During Office Visits     66
Questions Ready and Welcomed?     68
Should You Understand Everything Your Doctor Says?     70
How to Tell if It's Time to Change Doctors     72
Coordinating Your Doctors     75
Treating Arthritis     77
Self-Treatment     77
The Problem with Quack Cures     79
The Benefit of Early Aggressive Treatment     81
Finding What Works for You     83
Fearing Medications     85
Medication Side Effects Can Be Problematic     88
When Treatments Don't Work or Stop Working     90
Arthritis Medications     93
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)     93
COX-2 Inhibitors     95
Analgesics (Pain Medications)     97
Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)     99
Corticosteroids (Steroids)     102
Biologic Response Modifiers      104
Over-the-Counter-Medications     106
Other Medications     107
Other Treatment Options     109
Viscosupplementation     109
Prosorba Column     111
Topical Medications     113
Surgical Options     115
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy     119
Orthotics     121
Alternative or Complementary Treatments     123
Massage Therapy     123
Acupuncture     125
Biofeedback     126
Music Therapy     128
Meditation/Relaxation     130
Chiropractic     131
Copper Bracelets     133
Magnet Therapy     134
Bee Stings     135
Exercise Is Vital for Arthritis Patients     137
Basic Principles of Exercise for Arthritis Patients     137
Why Many Arthritis Patients Don't Exercise     140
Tai Chi     143
Yoga     144
Water Exercise     146
Walking/Cycling     147
Inactivity or Sedentary Lifestyles     149
Diet and Arthritis     151
Does Elimination Diet Cure Arthritis?     151
Why Is Weight Important for Arthritis Patients?     153
Healthy, Balanced Diet Is Important     155
Do Certain Foods Cause Arthritis?     157
Do Certain Foods Help Arthritis?     159
Vitamins and Arthritis     161
Dietary Supplements     163
Does Drinking Alcohol Affect Arthritis?     165
Joint Protection     167
Principles of Joint Protection     167
Body Mechanics     169
Using Assistive Equipment/Assistive Devices     171
Pain Management     174
Preserving Range of Motion     175
Avoiding Stress and Strain on Joints     178
Arthritis Brings a New Reality     181
Can You Keep Working?     181
Can You Have a Baby?     183
Can You Raise Your Kids?     185
Does Your Social Life Implode?     187
Does Sex Become a Distant Memory?     189
From Athlete to Spectator?     191
A Cyclone of Emotions     193
Fear-What Comes Next?     193
Denial-This Is Not Happening     195
Anger-Why Me?     197
Sadness-You Liked Life the Way It Was     198
Frustration-Losing Abilities     200
If You Feel Different, You Are Different     201
Positive Thinking Matters     203
Finding the Courage You Need     204
You Need Understanding     205
Helping Family Understand     205
Helping Friends Understand     207
Helping Your Boss Understand     209
Helping Your Co-workers Understand     210
Explaining Arthritis to Your Kids     212
Dealing with Strangers and Acquaintances     215
Dealing with Nurses and Caregivers     216
The Financial Impact of Having Arthritis     219
Will Your Earning Power Decline?     219
Is Disability in Your Future?     222
Insurance Concerns: Know Your Benefits     224
Affording Prescription Drugs and Medical Care     226
The Cost of Adaptive Equipment     229
The Cost of Household Help     230
Living in a Normal World     231
Traveling with Arthritis     231
Shopping Tips     234
Cooking/Kitchen Work     236
Arthritis-Friendly Hobbies and Activities     237
Asking for Help     239
Coping with Arthritis     241
Learning to Live with Pain     241
Learning to Live with Fatigue     243
Learning to Live with Uncertainty     245
Learning to Manage Stress     246
Learning to Manage Depression and Anxiety     249
Learning to Adjust and Adapt     251
How to Remain Inspired     252
An Eye on the Future     255
Close to a Cure?     255
Stem Cell Research     257
Gene Therapy     259
Drugs in Development     261
Participating in Clinical Trials     263
Advocating for More Research     266
Arthritis Advice     267
Think of Your Needs (That's Not Selfish!)     267
Prioritize Your Daily Schedule     269
Pace Yourself in all Activities     271
Surround Yourself with a Support Network     272
Balance Your Life     274
New Reality Doesn't Mean Bad Reality     276
Glossary     278
National Organizations     286
Index     287

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Touched by the Goddess

Author: Deane Juhan

A collection of 14 essays by the celebrated author of Job's Body, written for a general audience and addressing the relevance of bodywork to many social and spiritual issues. Some of the essays included are: "Touch and Tolerance: Bodywork as a Social Force"; "Somatic Education and Evolution"; "The Goddess of Bodywork "; "Muscles and Emotions"; and "The Voices of Angels."

Paths to God or Working in the Dark

Paths to God: Living the Bhagavad Gita

Author: Ram Dass

For centuries, readers have turned to the Bhagavad Gita for inspiration and guidance as they chart their own spiritual paths. As profound and powerful as this classic text has been for generations of seekers, integrating its lessons into the ordinary patterns of our lives can ultimately seem beyond our reach. Now, in a fascinating series of reflections, anecdotes, stories, and exercises, Ram Dass gives us a unique and accessible road map for experiencing divinity in everyday life. In the engaging, conversational style that has made his teachings so popular for decades, Ram Dass traces our journey of consciousness as it is reflected in one of Hinduism's most sacred texts. The Gita teaches a system of yogas, or "paths for coming to union with God."

In Paths to God, Ram Dass brings the heart of that system to light for a Western audience and translates the Gita's principles into the manual for living the yoga of contemporary life.

While being a guide to the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, Paths to God is also a template for expanding our definition of ourselves and allowing us to appreciate a new level of meaning in our lives.

Library Journal

Dass, long exiled from the faculty of Harvard for "psychedelic research," is well known as the author of Be Here Now, a book that gave a phrase to the language. His latest is an updated summary of a series of lectures that he gave in the mid-1970s. Despite its title, it is less a guide to the Gita than a tour through Dass's own post-Buddhist-like spiritual musings, with the Gita acting as a kind of springboard. Still, Dass's reflections are often interesting and stimulating; he is as well qualified as anyone now writing to "rediscover ways of honoring the sacred." For most collections. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

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Working in the Dark: Keeping Your Job While Dealing with Depression

Author: Fawn Fitter

Problems concentrating. Loss of energy. Feelings of worthlessness. Difficulty making decisions. Each year, an estimated 11 million Americans experience a major depressive episode. Keeping a job while struggling to regain one's health is one of the most difficult and delicate aspects of recovery from depression. Authors Fawn Fitter and Beth Gulas provide a reassuring, informative guide to dealing with depression on the job. They address questions such as: Should I ask my boss for time off? Should I tell my colleagues about my depression? Are my treatment records confidential? With self-assessment tools and decision-making guidance, this book is a first-of-its-kind resource for millions of Americans faced with the hardship of working through depression.

Key features and benefits

• identifies and addresses key concerns related to depression in the workplace
• provides immediately useful information and advice for readers
• inspired by one of the author's personal experiences with major depression

Table of Contents:

	Acknowledgments	vii
	Introduction	ix
Chapter 1	Are You Depressed?	1
Chapter 2	Not Just Another Bad Day at the Office	15
Chapter 3	Is My Job Driving Me Crazy?	27
Chapter 4	The Americans with Disabilities Act and You	43
Chapter 5	To Tell or Not to Tell	65
Chapter 6	Discrimination: The Ugly Truth	87
Chapter 7	Getting the Help You Need	107
Chapter 8	What Depression Can Teach You	117
Appendix	Resources for More Information on Depression and Your Rights as a Depressed Employee	127
	Index	141
	About the Authors	151

Against the Grain or Mind Body Therapy

Against the Grain: 150 Good Carb Mediterranean Recipes

Author: Diane Kochilas

Healthy food doesn't have to be boring and bland. Look to the Mediterranean for innovative, fresh, and nutritious ideas. In Against the Grain, award-winning cookbook author Diane Kochilas offers up a collection of satisfying, good-for-you recipes inspired by the exotic dishes of the Mediterranean.

Whether you're trying to lose weight or simply improve you're eating habits, sticking to a good carb diet is a great idea. The Mediterranean diet isn't all breads, grains, and pasta -- it includes plenty of fish, chicken, lamb, vegetables, and fruits. Against the Grain includes recipes for everything from light bites, such as tapas, soups, and salads, to hearty entrees and sides. The ingredient lists are supermarket-friendly and prep time is minimal, so busy home cooks can whip up healthy meals in minutes, every night of the week.

In addition to classics like Fresh Tomato Soup with Moroccan Spices, Chicken Cacciatore, and Pan-Seared Shrimp with Romesco Sauce, there are innovative, exotic new dishes like Grilled Skewered Lamb with Mint and Garlic Pesto, Pork Medallions Marinated with Olives and Orange, and Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Soufflé.

One of the basic principles of the Mediterranean lifestyle is that everything should be enjoyed in moderation. In Against the Grain, no foods are forbidden or totally off limits. Instead, you'll find formerly "sinful" ingredients like rich cheeses, potatoes, rice, fragrant nuts and oils, and wine incorporated into savory meals. Yes, the recipes are healthy and nutritious, but, more important, the dishes in Against the Grain are hearty, satisfying, and flavorful.

Publishers Weekly

By combining weight-loss tenets of the South Beach Diet with the touted health benefits of the Mediterranean way of eating, Kochilas (Meze; The Glorious Foods of Greece) brings flavorful, nourishing, low-calorie foods to the dieter's home kitchen. The success of the collection's dishes lies in the use of whole grains rather than processed white flour, copious use of vegetables and a sensible "nothing-in-excess" approach. Kochilas advocates easygoing meals made with fresh, seasonal and organic ingredients, and encourages use of herbs and spices to add flavor without calories. She recommends generous use of heart-friendly and delicious olive oil, the "liquid gold" of the Mediterranean. Home cooks will easily master Kochilas's easy, precise recipes, which include Asparagus, Basil, and Tomato Frittata; Roasted Red Pepper Hummus; Balsamic-Honey Glazed Chicken Breasts; and Spicy Lamb Kebabs. Her combination of good-carb dieting with the richness of the Mediterranean table is bound to bring some much needed joie de vivre to low-carb dining. Agent, Doe Coover. (On sale Aug. 2) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

Kochilas's last cookbook, Meze, covered the small dishes of Greece. Her latest was inspired by her experience on the Atkins and South Beach diets and draws on recipes from all over the Mediterranean, not just Greece. With recipes like Spanakopita Souffle, Andalusian Monkfish Soup, and Lamb Baked in Parchment Paper, this is certainly an inventive low-carb collection. Some of the author's fans, however, may find the concept somewhat gimmicky. Nevertheless, there is sure to be demand; for most libraries. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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Mind-Body Therapy: Methods of Ideodynamic Healing in Hypnosis

Author: Ernest L Rossi

'this is a combined venture of a researcher and clinician who link theory and research with practical applications. A wealth of data that belongs in the library of anyone involved with psychosomatic and hypnosis.'