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All of the books mentioned on this page are available online at www.shearersbookshop.com.au from
Osteoarthritis - The Facts
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| AUTHOR |
Elizabeth Arden & David Hunter Nigel Arden |
| PUBLISHER |
Oxford University Press |
| PAGES |
208 |
| COST (RRP) |
$39.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
Osteoarthritis is a common disorder of the joints that affects more than 2 million people in the UK, and studies suggest that this number will double in the next 20 years. The condition is strongly associated with ageing and is believed to affect up to 30% of people over 60 years of age. There are a number of misconceptions surrounding osteoarthritis and this, combined with the lack of effective drug treatments, often leaves patients dispirited and confused about their condition. Osteoarthritis: The Facts helps patients and their carers better understand their condition with a view towards self-management. The text is designed to be easy to read and is organized into two main parts. Part 1 details what osteoarthritis is, what causes it, who it affects, what the main symptoms are, how it is diagnosed and what the long-term outcome is. Part 2 summarises the current management of osteoarthritis, including the role of exercise, diet, medication, nutriceuticals, alternative therapies, and surgery. The book also includes a useful resources section, including information on support groups, websites, and further reading. |
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Osteoarthritis: Treat and Reverse Joint Pain Naturally
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| AUTHOR |
Zoltan Rona |
| PUBLISHER |
Alive Books |
| PAGES |
64 |
| COST (RRP) |
$19.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
Osteoarthritis - the most common form of joint disease - may be reversible. At the very least, the signs and symptoms can be arrested, and the discomforts improved enough to allow better joint function. This valuable book provides information about natural remedies such as glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, essential fatty acids, niacinamide, and others. It also outlines the type of diet that can be followed to both prevent and manage osteoarthritis. |
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Pain Management
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| AUTHOR |
Renee Goossens |
| PUBLISHER |
Gary Allen Pty Ltd |
| PAGES |
288 |
| COST (RRP) |
$27.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
A unique book written by the patient, herself a chronic pain sufferer for over four decades. |
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Taking Charge of Arthritis
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| AUTHOR |
Larry Katzenstein |
| PUBLISHER |
Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| PAGES |
272 |
| COST (RRP) |
$19.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
Explains strategies for exercise and strength training. Tips for improving your diet to expert insights into ways to reduce the emotional impact of pain.
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Arthritis – Your Questions Answered
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| AUTHOR |
Howard Bird, Dorothy Pattison, David L. Scott & others |
| PUBLISHER |
Penguin Books Ltd |
| PAGES |
192 |
| COST (RRP) |
$29.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
Suffering from arthritis doesn't mean putting life on hold. From living with osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia to carpal tunnel syndrome and gout, discover how to take back control of your life with this question-and-answer guide that helps you find answers fast. Learn to communicate effectively with your doctor and understand the pros and cons of different treatments, including medications, therapies and self-help strategies. Find out how to make successful lifestyle changes to promote mental and physical health and vitality from which foods ease symptoms to the benefits of Yoga and Pilates.
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Arthritis Relief
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| AUTHOR |
Jwing-Ming Yang |
| PUBLISHER |
YMAA Publication Center |
| PAGES |
200 |
| COST (RRP) |
$34.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
In many instances Arthritis can be prevented through simple, power and relaxed exercises - the key points being 'proper and relaxed'. In this revised third edition, Dr. Yang presents numerous Qigong exercises, updated theory, and revised instructions for performing, the Qigong exercises, making them easier to follow and learn from.
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The Everyday Arthritis Solution
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| AUTHOR |
Richard Laliberte, Virginia Byers Kraus & Daniel S Rooks |
| PUBLISHER |
Reader's Digest Association |
| PAGES |
240 |
| COST (RRP) |
$25.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
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Exercise for Strong Bones
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| AUTHOR |
Joan Bassey & Susie Dinan |
| PUBLISHER |
Carroll and Brown Fitness Book |
| PAGES |
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| COST (RRP) |
$19.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
This safe, specially devised exercise programme for women of all ages will help protect you from osteoporosis and enable you to achieve stronger muscles, a trimmer body and better posture and balance. Foreword by National Osteroporosis Society - UK. |
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Back Sufferer's Bible
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| AUTHOR |
Sarah Key |
| PUBLISHER |
Allen & Unwin |
| PAGES |
256 |
| COST (RRP) |
$27.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
This text for back-pain sufferers charts an easy-to-understand model for the way the human spine breaks down, starting off with commonplace totally reversible conditions (which 90per cent of us have) and progressing to more difficult ones. It offers advice on treatment programmes, medication and exercise. |
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Manage Your Pain
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| AUTHOR |
Michael Nicholas |
| PUBLISHER |
ABC Books |
| PAGES |
176 |
| COST (RRP) |
$29.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
If you have chronic pain and you are wondering if this book could be helpful to you, try answering the following questions. Over the last month or so how often have you: 1. Used pain killers to do something you know will stir up your pain? 2. Done an activity until it is finished (regardless of pain) then rested? 3. Found that pain is interfering with your sleep, work, sport and social activities? 4. Had one or more long rest periods during the day due to pain? 5. Had upsetting thoughts when your pain gets worse (like 'I can't go on'; 'it's killing me')? 6. Been concerned that your doctors have missed something? 7. Been told to 'live with the pain' but not shown how to do it?
If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, then Manage Your Pain will help to improve your life. In Manage Your Pain the authors have drawn on the latest scientific research and their extensive clinical experience to show you how to live with pain. Manage Your Pain will help you and your family to gain a better understanding of your pain and minimise the impact it has on your life. Manage Your Pain is a self-help book, but it can be used as part of a program worked out with your doctor, clinical psychologist and/or therapist. |
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Back in Action
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| AUTHOR |
Sarah Key |
| PUBLISHER |
Allen & Unwin |
| PAGES |
224 |
| COST (RRP) |
$27.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
In an easy-to-read question and answer format, this book sets out all the commonly asked questions about back problems and how to treat them. The author explains that most back problems are caused by the stiffness of a spinal link or vertebra - a totally reversible condition. |
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Outsmart Arthritis
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| AUTHOR |
Prevention Health Guides |
| PUBLISHER |
Pan Macmillan |
| PAGES |
192 |
| COST (RRP) |
$41.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
Arthritis is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people. Unfortunately, it can't be cured - but you can fight back, which is where this book can help. It combines the knowledge and expertise of Prevention Magazine - the world's biggest and most successful health title - with information from leading experts to provide a comprehensive guide you can trust. Practical and easy to follow, Outsmart Arthritis covers a wide range of topics, including treatments and medicines for the various kinds of arthritis an alternative approach to pain relief how your diet can have a positive effect on your arthritis the natural remedies that work - and those that don't what to eat to beat arthritis and how exercise can ease the pain. Also included is an action plan that can help you reduce pain and get stronger in just 30 days. The best way to tackle arthritis is one day at a time and this practical guide provides all the information you need to outsmart arthritis both today and into the future. |
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Overcome Neck and Back Pain (includes Shoulder, Arm and Hand Pain)
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| AUTHOR |
Kit Laughlin |
| PUBLISHER |
Simon & Schuster Ltd Australia |
| PAGES |
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| COST (RRP) |
$39.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
This is the Fourth edition of a worldwide standard text demonstrating how to overcome back and neck pain by following a four step programme using principles of western and eastern medicine. The method described uses a careful self analysis and then stretching, strengthening, relaxing and posture improvement to enable users to permanently overcome back pain and prevent future injury. |
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Chicken Soup for the Soul Healthy Living Series: Arthritis
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| AUTHOR |
Jack Canfield and David Pisetsky M.D. Ph.D. with The Arthritis Foundation |
| PUBLISHER |
Health Communications |
| PAGES |
133 |
| COST (RRP) |
$12.99 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
Chicken Soup for the Soul joins forces with top doctors to give you the medical information you need and the positive inspiration to thrive. Features true stories from patients plus information on diet, lifestyle adjustments, diagnosis, medical tests and procedures, along with care-giving and emotional issues from the medical experts. Advice is given on "Getting an Accurate Diagnosis", "Making Sense of Available Treatments", "Maintaining a Positive Attitude", "Exercise That's Safe and Effective", "Finding Relief from Your Pain", "How to Eat to Prevent or Alleviate Symptoms", and "Safe, Effective Ways to Do Everyday Routines". |
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Osteoporosis for Dummies
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| AUTHOR |
Carolyn Riester O'Connor and others |
| PUBLISHER |
John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| PAGES |
308 |
| COST (RRP) |
$22.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
Contains facts and advice to help people understand and prevent osteoporosis. There are an estimated 55 million Americans over the age of 50 who have low bone mass. This easy-to-understand guide helps readers assess their risk and find a practical approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteoporosis. |
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Strong Women Strong Bones
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| AUTHOR |
Miriam Nelson |
| PUBLISHER |
Lothian Books |
| PAGES |
304 |
| COST (RRP) |
$29.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
Miriam Nelson's message is strong and simple: osteoporosis is preventable. Thanks to new findings about nutrition and exercise, as well as new medications, you can protect yourself, provided you know how. Nelson describes the latest scientific information and essential tests for bone density which will tell you if you are at risk of having or developing osteoporosis. |
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What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Osteoporosis
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| AUTHOR |
Felicia Cosman |
| PUBLISHER |
Little, Brown & Company |
| PAGES |
304 |
| COST (RRP) |
$29.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
Felicia Cosman had specialised in osteoporosis for 20 years, but when she had her first bone density scan her levels were lower than any patient she'd ever treated. In her years in the field she had learned that despite conventional treatment precedence, medical therapy for pre-menopausal women is NOT the answer. She argues that every woman should be following a universal, preventive programme, outlined in this book, but that not every woman needs medical therapy. The book tells you how to reduce your risks, showing the importance of diet and exercise and giving the full stories behind conventional medical therapy. |
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Living with Arthritis
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| AUTHOR |
Dr David Hunter |
| PUBLISHER |
ABC Books |
| PAGES |
224 |
| COST (RRP) |
$29.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
An invaluable resource book that helps people with arthritis to understand and manage their condition and learn how to live well with arthritis.
Arthritis is a very common condition in Australia affecting people of all ages and from all walks of life. Its symptoms often have a big impact on the daily lives of people. This book will put you on the path to managing your arthritis by taking an active role in understanding and treating the condition. |
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What To Do When The doctor Says It's Rheumatoid Arthritis
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| AUTHOR |
Harry D Fischer and Winnie Yu |
| PUBLISHER |
Rockport Publishers Inc. |
| PAGES |
282 |
| COST (RRP) |
$29.95 - paperback edition |
| DESCRIPTION |
Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful, incurable connective-tissue disease that attacks the hands, feet, and joints and may lead to deformities and permanent disabilities. This book, written by a doctor and health journalist will offer comprehensive medical advice and lifestyle information for the nearly three million Americans who suffer from this disease. |
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