This book promotes the understanding and management of rheumatoid arthritis -- a very painful and distressing condition.
The first part of the book presents the symptoms, causes and diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, focusing on the nature of joint and muscle inflammation. Medications, nutritional supplements, food and other lifestyle factors are evaluated as well as how the body deals with inflammation. The spotlight is turned on how people with rheumatoid arthritis can reduce inflammation, but the information will also be very helpful for people who suffer from osteoarthritis, because the goal of the book is to help reduce the local inflammation in affected joints.
Complete Arthritis Health and Diet Guide also looks at the factors in our foods that have been thought to promote inflammation and possibly contribute to feeling worse. The use of nutritional supplements is examined -- how they work and how they can interact with the medications. This information will allow for wise choices when shopping for supplements.
The second half of the book is dedicated to providing a food guide that encourages choices from foods that help to reduce inflammation -- tasty recipes, sample menus and some simple steps that will help you to fuel your body with energy and the nutrients it needs to be at its peak performance. The goal of this book is to help you become aware of how the food you eat can influence how you feel.
Improving your general health will have a positive impact on your arthritis so the menu plans and recipes are nutritious, delicious and anti-inflammatory. Recipes include nutritional analysis of the ingredients and tips for shopping for healthy foods. Easy to read tables and charts ensure that all the information you need is at your fingertips. There's a lot that can be done to manage arthritis and this book provides you with the necessary tools.
Foreword 5
Part 1 Understanding Arthritis
1 Who Gets Arthritis? 7
Prevalence and Incidence 8
Signs and Symptoms 8
2 What Causes Arthritis? 11
Joint Anatomy and Pathophysiology 11
Anatomy of Osteoarthritis 16
Anatomy of Rheumatoid Arthritis 17
Immunity 18
Autoimmunity 21
3 What Is My Risk of Developing Arthritis? 23
Osteoarthritis 23
Rheumatoid Arthritis 25
Inflammatory Activities 29
4 How Is Arthritis Diagnosed? 30
Osteoarthritis Diagnosis 30
Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis 31
5 What Other Conditions Are Associated with Arthritis? 33
Part 2 Managing Arthritis
6 Lifestyle Changes 37
Lifestyle Factors in Arthritis 39
Home Remedies for Managing Pain 46
7 Medications for Arthritis 48
Over-the-Counter and Prescription Medications 49
Analgesics and NSAIDs 50
Corticosteroids 52
Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) 54
Biologic Response-Modifying Drugs 58
8 Surgery 62
Surgical Procedures 63
Recovery 70
9 Complementary and Alternative Medicine 71
Whole Medicine Systems 73
Mind-Body Treatments 76
Bodywork 78
10 Nutritional and Herbal Supplements 80
Supplementation 82
Nutritional SuppIements and Medicinal Herbs for Arthritis 84
11 Dietary Therapy 109
Pro-Inflammatory and Anti-Inflammatory Diets 110
Pro-Inflammatory Diets 111
Anti-Inflammatory Diets 116
Antioxidants 122
Dietary Fats 128
Phytochemicals 132
Part 3 Arthritis Diet Program
12 Arthritis Diet Principles and Practices 137
Challenging Changes 138
Dietary Goals 139
10-Step Arthritis Diet Plan 140
13 Arthritis Diet Cooking Tips 149
Grocery Shopping 149
Kitchen Design 151
14 Arthritis Diet Menu Plans 159
Cooking Prep 159
4-Week Menu Plan 160
Part 4 Recipes
Breakfasts and Beverages 176
Appetizers and Snacks, Spreads and Sauces 189
Soups 203
Salads and Wraps 223
Vegetarian Mains 243
Fish and Seafood 267
Meat and Poultry 285
Side Dishes 307
Desserts 327
Selected References 341
Contributing Authors 343
About the Nutrient Analyses 344
Index 345
Overview
This book promotes the understanding and management of rheumatoid arthritis -- a very painful and distressing condition.
The first part of the book presents the symptoms, causes and diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, focusing on the nature of joint and muscle inflammation. Medications, nutritional supplements, food and other lifestyle factors are evaluated as well as how the body deals with inflammation. The spotlight is turned on how people with rheumatoid arthritis can reduce ...