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Arthritis Action
Program: An Integrated Plan of Traditional and Complementary
Therapies – Michael
Weinblatt, M.D. Pub.Date: Dec. 2001 Dr. Weinblatt, one of the primary investigators of BRASS, offers a medical guide to rheumatoid arthritis, including background information about RA and an analysis of alternative therapies. He compares current medications and their risks and offers a physician’s perspective on managing the illness. This guide is a valuable reference and resource. |
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Pain
Was My Middle Name – Anita Li Chun Pub.Date: Feb. 2006 In this stirring memoir, Ms. Chun shares the challenges she has encountered living with RA since she was diagnosed at 26. She describes how, through tenacity and a positive approach, she has been able to conquer the difficulties of her illness and live a happy and complete life. |
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The
First Year-Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Essential Guide for the
Newly Diagnosed – M.E.A McNeal and Kevin Sack Pub.Date: Jan. 2006 Drawing on the knowledge she amassed about RA since her own diagnosis, Ms. McNeil has compiled this excellent manual for the newly-diagnosed. She details what to expect during the first year after diagnosis, including lifestyle and habit changes helpful to tackling RA. Ms. McNeil also addresses the emotional impact of RA and how to find support groups. |
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Strong
Women and Men Beat Arthritis – Miriam E. Nelson,
Kristin Baker, Lawrence Lindner, Ronenn Roubenoff Pub.Date: March 2003 The authors of this book have developed a simple and practical plan that has been proven to help reduce the pain and immobility of arthritis. This book contains a home strength-training regime to reduce arthritis symptoms. |
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