Stop Your Pain, Become More Active, and Learn How to Talk to Your Doctors
Winnie Yu & Dr. Harry D. Fischer, M.D.
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.
The book uses mind-body techniques and alternative medicine to cope with the pain and discomfort, including information on:
* Pain relief
* Exercise
* Nutrition
* Managing your relationship with your doctors
Winnie Yu is a freelance writer and co-author of What to Do When the Doctor Says It’s Diabetes and writes frequently about health and parenting. Her work has appeared in Woman’s Day, Weight Watchers, Parents, Cooking Light, Fitness, Parenting, Reader’s Digest, Healthy Kids, Natural Health, and Walking. She has also contributed to several books, including Win the Fat War, Win the Cholesterol War, Win the Sugar War and The Busy Woman’s Cookbook.
Harry D. Fischer, M.D., is chief of the Division of Rheumatology at Beth Israel Medical Center and St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center both in New York City. He is also an associate professor of clinical medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
