The Arthritis Cure: The Medical Miracle That Can Halt, Reverse, And May Even Cure Osteoarthritis Mass Market Paperback – January 5, 2004

As a person well into their senior years, like most people who are of advanced age, I have arthritis issues. This is why while browsing on Amazon when I came across this 203-hardcover book (The Arthritis Cure: by Jason Theodosakis, MD., Brenda Adderly, M.H.A., and Barry Fox, PhD.) I decided to purchase it.Even though this book was published in 1997; nevertheless, I found this volume to be very interesting and informative. The approach in this book is a combination of traditional medicine along with simple lifestyle changes and the use of two nutritional supplements, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates. In short, this excellent book combines both the traditional scientific medical approach and the holistic methods to deal with the many forms of arthritis.I have had first had experience with a doctor who wanted to do radical shoulder replacement surgery on both of my shoulders more than ten years ago. I decided against it and researched the issue and was able to overcome the shoulder pain through my own shoulder exercise therapy program that included diet, exercise, and nutritional supplements.This wonderful book covered the following material: “Can osteoarthritis be cured, when joints go bad, new hope for beating osteoarthritis, the arthritis cure, the problems with pain killers, exercise that helps, not hurts, healthy eating really counts, beating the blues, you can prevent osteoarthritis, rheumatic disease review and a look to the future.”In conclusion, even though this book is somewhat dated; however, most of the information in this volume is still relevant today when it comes to treating arthritis issues.Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Tactical Principles of the most effective Combative Systems).

I'll be brief. I had knee problems. It has a lot of information and you will find out some things you didn't know. And there is a good part of the book that you already know concerning diets, exercise, etc. The bottom line is that Glucosimine and Chondroiton supplements will relieve pain and get you moving much better. I've tried it several times and it has much benefit. If you are over weight you need to lose it and though it may help you in the short term for some people age and other factors may eventually leave you with little choice but surgery. My doctor originally put me on pain killers. I didn't want to go that route and the supplements got me off of them.

I suffer from joint pain in the the hands, and knee and have been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis.Dr. Jason Theodosakis book is well written and a good read. He gives massive evidence why you should go on a Glucosamine, Chondroitin, ASU supplement regiment to relieve Osteoarthritis. He also shows the different pain relievers many which only mask the symptoms and give bad side effects taken long term. He also shows eating a proper diet like the Mediterranean diet will help relieve pain and you will lose weight to take pressure off joints.Later he gives a list of other joint diseases and what drugs and supplements may or may not help.Dr. Theo stresses to be very careful about buying Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and ASU supplements as the MAJORITY of different companies products independently lab tested failed miserably as to the actual amount and purity of the Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and Asu advertised. Many, many companies trying to cut corners to lower their cost.I was on Glucosamine and Chondroitin years ago ( ASU was not on the market) and may have not been on long enough to feel improvement or may have used an inferior brand. Little pain relief.I have been on the Mediterranean diet mentioned by Dr Theo one month and do feel better. Ive lost 23 lbs. I restarted a Glucosamine and Chondroitin regiment after making sure the product was independently lab test certified.Also Dr. Theo has a website and sells independently lab certified arthritis supplements and vitamin D3. From his website I ordered a 6 month supply of ASU and 6 months supply of Vitamin D3 as sometimes I don't get out in the sun much and don't drink much milk. I'm also ordering some Boron at a heath store as Dr. Theo suggested. Also am on Omega3 and Flax oil. Dr. Theo strongly states to go to your doctor first and get evaluated before going on a supplement regiment and diet.Also Dr Theo shows that part of his plan involves different exercises to build up strength and muscle to help the joints. He lists many different exercises many with low impact on the joints that many can do even with severe joint pain and partial deformity. He also list things to watch about in regards to Depression people sometimes get when having severe joint pain and can't do the things they used to be able to do. Dr Theo also writes about stretching exercises to add flexibility but never try to stretch cold muscles.I've started taking more walks with my dogs and parking the car farther from work for longer walk time. May get a inside stationary bike for to use while watching TV. May try a very limited free weight use at the gym after I don't ache so much.All I can say is I feel about 40% better in 1 month using what I learned from Dr Theo's book. Plus I'm off pain killers. As an added benefit my blood pressure is down and because of higher fiber intake my stools are more easily passed ( less animal food that has no fiber). One of the studies Dr. Theo quotes had patients on Glucosamine and Chondroitin for 3 years so I'm willing to take the supplements that long for results. Hey, I can only tell you how I feel. I'm glad I bought and read Dr Theo's book. Give it a try and ask your doctor about it before going on a supplement, diet, and exercise regiment. Thanks Dr. Theo ....5 stars.P.S. Nov 21 Sunday. Was able to ride my horse today for a long trail ride. Had not be able to ride for almost a year due to hands and knee pain due to Osteoarthritis. Could not get on and off the horse and putting on the horse's tack was painful. Now by changing into a total non processed food Mediterranean diet and taking Glucosamine and Chondroitin supplements able to enjoy horseback riding again. I'm getting better.Nov23 Received my order of ASU and vitamin D3 from Dr. Theo's website. Quick and no problems. Now on Glucosamine, Chrondrotin, ASU and vitamin D3 and the Mediterranean diet. Was able to walk dogs 1 block and then 3 times around the block fast walking. Tried push up this morning...not able to do...no arm strength. Tried sit ups.. not so good... back bones partially locked up...jerking. Will try to improve using methods in the Arthritis cure.

This had a lot of technical information but I was looking for something to go by for a diet or supplement use. Nothing practical here for me.

A recent MRI revealed that I have mild to moderate arthritis in the lower 5 vertebrates of my back, and the pain was really slowing me down. Pain meds were somewhat, but not completely, helpful for managing the symptoms.Not wanting to take painkillers the rest of my life, I found and read this book, and started to follow several aspects. In particular I had great luck with glucosamine supplements. It took about a week of taking them to notice a difference, and then a few more weeks to get pretty close to pain free. I doubt I'll ever be 100%, but I'm back to being able to work out and play with my kids, a big plus.I'm also following some of the dietary recommendations and I exercise, all of which I believe is helping my arthritis rather than masking it.This book is well written and easy to understand, and for me at least, the program has been pretty successful so far. I'd recommend this book for anyone suffering from arthritis who is looking for an alternative to pain medication.