Product Description

Over two million people suffer from arthritis, and medical science has shown that a change of diet can help certain people. This text looks at different kinds of arthritis and what is known about them. It explains why some diets work for certain arthritic diseases, and why some are a waste of time.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51609 in Books
• Published on: 1998-11-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 448 pages

Customer Reviews

Good science and a facinating read
This book is a thorough investigation into the effects of diet on health. It has a wealth of information about the things we eat and how they effect our systems, and should be read by everyone who is interested in nutrition, not just those with arthritis. The scientific terminology may put off some potential readers, but these terms are explained and any reader could dip into the book for information that is appropriate to them using the contents page and the index. There is an excellent section at the end of the book that describes popular diets, and how some of these diets could have no possible benefit. This is a well researched book and is written in a language that anyone could understand. I am surprised that it is so cheap, and that I had never heard of it before I saw it on the shelves of the local library.

Comprehensive review of controlling arthritis through diet
A comprehensive excellent and very readable book, stuffed full of easy to access information on food, supplements and various types of diet. Explains why results of the various diets currently promoted can vary from person to person.Altogether a balanced, up to date overview of how food can affect your arthritis.

ESSENTIAL READING FOR PEOPLE WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
WRITTEN BY RHEUMATOLOGIST WHILST WORKING IN AN NHS HOSPITAL. THE WRITER TELLS HOW TO CONTROL THE DISEASE WITH FOOD AND EXPLAINS WHY CERTAIN FOODS WILL HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT, WHILST AT THE SAME TIME CONCENTRATING ON THE NECESSITY FOR GOOD NUTRITION. SHE OFFERS NO MAGICAL CURES JUST GOOD COMMON SENSE AND SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE BASED ON HER OWN CLINICAL WORK AND VERY SUCCESSFUL TRIALS. AN IMPORTANT AND OPTIMISTIC BOOK.