Arthritis Rx
A Cutting-Edge Program for a Pain-Free Life
Gotham Books/Penguin Putnam, January 2006
Arthritis does not have to mean a lifetime of prescription medications or debilitating pain. Dr. Vijay Vad, who has been on the cutting edge of arthritis research and treats many of today’s star athletes, has developed a proven system for easing arthritis through lifestyle. A revolutionary three-part approach, the Arthritis Rx plan details:
- The best nutrition and other supplements for managing arthritis
- The Arthritis Rx diet, including an anti-inflammatory nutrition plan and a sample week of meals, recipes, and exercises
- The Arthritis Rx exercises: three step-by-step exercise series, ranging from a gentle motion regimen to a strenuous core body workout, all demonstrated through over 100 precise photographs.
Dr. Vad’s patients are proof—in just fifteen minutes a day for eight weeks, tremendous healing and joint strengthening can occur using the exercises in combination with the Arthritis Rx nutrition and supplement plan. Based on his cutting-edge research, Dr. Vad’s comprehensive guide also covers the three keys to slowing the progression of arthritis—flexibility, strength, and endurance; a balanced assessment of anti-inflammatory medications; and includes integrative therapies such as aquatherapy, ice, heat, and lubricants.
“As a result of our aging and active population, the incidence of osteoarthritis will dramatically increase over the next decade. Arthritis Rx will provide the necessary and practical tools for people who wish to take charge and live full, active lives.”
—Laura Robbins, Chair, Arthritis Foundation