Approaches
Finding a Reputable CAM Practitioner
Working with Your Doctor
Figuring Out Whether Alternative Medicine Is for You
Chapter 17: Discovering Herbs and Homeopathy
Digging into Medicinal Herbs
Getting the Lowdown on Herbs for Arthritis
Stimulating the Body to Heal Itself with Homeopathy
Chapter 18: Hands-On Healing Methods
Unblocking the Energy Flow: Eastern Hands-On Healing Methods
Realigning and Releasing Tension: Western Hands-On Healing Methods
Chapter 19: Other Alternative Approaches
Breathing In the Healing: Aromatherapy
Fighting Pain with Bee Venom Therapy
Replacing the Hormone DHEA
Fighting the Pain and Disability of RA with MSM
Whirling the Pain Away with Hydrotherapy
Peering into the Possibilities of Prolotherapy
9 Part 5: The Part of Tens Chapter 20: Ten Crackerjack New Treatments Janus Kinase Inhibitors for Rheumatoid Arthritis New Drug Treatments for Psoriatic Arthritis Matrix-Induced Cartilage Implantation for Knee Osteoarthritis Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) Therapy for Damaged Cartilage Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis Hyaluronic Acid for Osteoarthritis Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation for Knee Osteoarthritis Vagus Neurostimulation for Rheumatoid Arthritis Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Hip Replacements New Drug Combination for Treatment for Uncontrolled Gout Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Traveling with Arthritis Talking to Your Doctor Reviewing Your Medications and Supplements Preplanning to Reduce Stress Eating Wisely and Well Exercising, Even Though You’re on Vacation! Using Joint-Protection Techniques Using Assistive Devices Renting an Arthritis-Friendly Car Flying with Finesse Taking a Test Run Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Save on Prescriptions Review Your Medications Ask Your Doctor for Free Samples Check Out Medicare’s Extra Help Program Look Into Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) Consider a Pharmacy Discount Card Buy the Generic Version Buy in Bulk Double the Strength and Split the Pills Compare Prices at Different Pharmacies Consider Using Online Pharmacies Chapter 23: Ten Professionals Who Can Help You Fight Arthritis Rheumatologist Primary Care Physician Orthopedic Surgeon Pharmacist Physical Therapist or Exercise Physiologist Occupational Therapist Registered Dietitian Social Worker Mental Health Professional Massage Therapist
10 Part 6: Appendixes Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Resources Organizations Assistive Devices — Online Retailers Books Books/DVDs from the Arthritis Foundation Appendix C: Weight Loss and Management Guide Figuring Out Whether You’re Too Heavy Losing Weight the Safe and Healthy Way
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