Synopses & Reviews
The author of Back Rx (more than 23,000 copies sold) returns with a book devoted to healing arthritis pain through nutrition, exercises, breathing practices, and the newest and safest state-of-the-art techniques. 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 todays 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. Vads patients are proofin 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. Vads comprehensive guide also covers the three keys to slowing the progression of arthritisflexibility, 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
Acclaim for Back Rx: After three months, the results have been striking: Eighty percent . . . reported that their pain was reduced by at least half.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Synopsis
The author of "Back Rx returns to tackle arthritis pain through nutrition, exercises, breathing practices, and the newest and safest state-of-the-art techniques. Photos throughout.int.
About the Author
VIJAY VAD, M.D., is a sports medicine physician and researcher specializing in minimally invasive arthritis therapies at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan and a professor at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He is also the physician for the PGA golf tour and the ATP tennis tour.