Natural Alternatives to Vioxx, Celebrex & Other Anti-Inflammatory Prescription Drugs What to Use to Help Relieve Arthritis Pain and Inflammation Carol Simontacchi, CCN, MS

ISBN: 0-07570-0278-1 Length: 96 Pages Size: 4 X 7-inch Format: Mass Paperback Category: Health/Arthritis/Inflammation Price: $5.95 US Availability: In Print   Contents Reviews

Beyond today's headlines and pharmaceutical spin is an underlying truth--COX-2 inhibitor drugs can be extremely dangerous to your health. While this class of drugs does relieve pain and inflammation, the potential for heart attack and stroke has proven too great a risk for many. For those who are now looking for other options, health expert Carol Simontacchi has put together a simple guide to using safer natural alternatives. Written in easy-to-understand language, here is a book that provides solid information about nature's most effective treatments.

The book begins by examining the causes of arthritis pain and inflammation. It looks first at the pharmaceutical approach to dealing with this condition, and then at the holistic approach. This is followed by a concise discussion of the most effective natural supplements available, including curcumin, cat's claw, fish oil, ginger root, glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, and SierraSil. Each supplement is examined for its method of action, scientific documentation, and proper dosage. Important information is included on identifying the best natural products.

Clearly, there is a place for drugs, but becoming a human guinea pig should not be part of the equation. Although natural product companies may not have the advertising dollars enjoyed by the pharmaceutical industry, the beneficial effects of natural remedies should not be overlooked. Natural Alternatives to Vioxx, Celebrex & Other Anti-Inflammatory Prescription Drugs provides a vital resource for those looking for a safer solution.

Carol Simontacchi, CCN, MS, is a certified clinical nutritionist and the author of a number of books on nutrition, including Your Fat Is Not Your Fault, The Crazy Makers, A Woman's Guide to a Healthy Heart , and Weight Success for A Lifetime. In addition, Ms. Simontacchi is a highly sought-after lecturer who speaks to professional and lay audiences across the country on important health topics. She has appeared on numerous national, regional, and local radio and TV shows, and her work has been featured in Newsday, First for Women, Women's Day, and other popular publications. Ms. Simontacchi currently lives with her family in Florida.

Contents

1. Introduction: The Body on Fire

2: A Little Fire Is a Good Thing

3: Fueling the Fire

4: A Pharmaceutical Approach

5: A Holistic Approach

6: Natural Anti-Inflammatories

Conclusion

AppendixI: Recipes

AppendixII: Resource Guide

Index

Reviews

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