The Arthritis Cure: The Medical Miracle That Can Halt, Reverse, and May Even Cure Osteoarthritis - Hardcover

The word "cure" in the title is a bit misleading, but this book certainly makes a persuasive argument in favor of treating osteoarthritis with two common nutritional supplements--glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates--and following a program emphasizing better nutrition and exercise. The supplements are commonly used in Europe and Asia, where they've been tested in double-blind, placebo-controlled studies (the gold standard for medical research). They haven't been thoroughly tested in the United States, the authors contend, because drug companies can't patent the supplements and thus won't fund the research. The book also contains a chapter detailing a seven-step arthritis-prevention program.

Jason Theodosakis (or Dr. Theo, as he is known) is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, Arizona.

He is board-certified in preventive medicine and public health and fellowship-trained in sports medicine. Dr. Theo received his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School. In addition, he graduated summa cum laude with master's degrees in both Public Health and Exercise Physiology from the University of Arizona.

Brenda Adderly, M.H.A., is a health-care researcher, writer, and consultant who has worked in the federal, not-for-profit, and for-profit sectors of health care. Her assignments have included: staff assistant under Dr. C. Everett Koop; HMO and physician group marketing; and co-founding a managed-care consulting firm. She is the author of The Complete Guide to Pills, a consumer guide that profiles the most commonly prescribed drugs.

Brenda holds a master's degree in Health Services Administration from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Barry Fox, Ph.D., is the author of Foods to Heal By and To Your Health, and the best-selling coauthor of many other books, including The Beverly Hills Medical Diet, Alternative Healing, and The Healthy Prostate. A noted inspirational and health speaker who appears in person and on radio and television, Barry has traveled around the country teaching people how to live young and stay healthy to a very old age.