One in five Americans will develop osteoarthritis, the painful degeneration of joints associated with aging. But, osteoarthritis can destroy more than joints. It often leads to inactivity, obesity, depression, anxiety, and dependence on drugs with serious side effects—and can increase the risk of developing life-threatening illnesses such as cardiovascular disease.

In Preventing Arthritis, Dr. Ronald M. Lawrence, a specialist in pain management, lays out a menu of powerful natural options for arthritis prevention:

·         10 steps for staying arthritis-free

·         cutting-edge arthritis prevention research

·         advice on supplements and nutrition

·         yoga and exercise routines for healthy joints

·         prescriptions for massage techniques

and if you already have arthritis…

·         multiple natural strategies for relieving pain

“Preventing Arthritis is a commonsense, clinically tested, and scientifically sound way to live without pain in your joints. It is fun to read and easy to follow.” –Dharma Singh Kalsa, M.D., author of The Pain Cure and Meditation as Medicine

“As we grow older, arthritis becomes the most common cause of pain and disability, and current medications often lead to serious complications. This very valuable book presents a comprehensive array of safe prevention strategies from one of the pioneers in pain management and integrative medicine.” –Paul J. Rosch, M.D., FACP, President, American Institute of Stress, and clinical professor of medicine and psychiatry, New York Medical College

“Since movement is essential to a long, full life, this book is your insurance policy. Dr. Lawrence’s Preventing Arthritis is designed to keep you and your joints in motion.” –Walter M. Bortz II, M.D., author of Living Longer for Dummies, Past President, American Geriatrics Society, and clinical associate professor of medicine, Stanford University

“Dr. Ronald Lawrence and Martin Zucker show how to treat the whole person and not just the symptoms, how to integrate creative supplements, a healthy diet, and exercise. The ten-step program provides an easy formula to get yourself started. This is the only arthritis book you will ever need. I highly recommend it.” –Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., FACC, CNS, author of Heart Sense for Women

“Ron Lawrence deserves an Oscar for arthritis prevention.” –James Coburn, Academy Award–winning actor

“Preventing Arthritis is probably the single best book you can put in your library on a truly holistic approach to living without pain.” –Ann Louise Gittleman, M.S., author of Ann Louise Gittleman’s Eat Fat, Lose Weight Cookbook