In this book, youll learn everything you need to know about arthritis and how to combat it safely and effectively. Chapter 1 provides basic information on arthr it is what it is, how it develops, and the lifestyle changes that can help keep its painful symptoms to a minimum. As it is important to understand the actual causes of inflammation, Chapter 2 presents the process that causes joints to ache and swell. Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and COX-2 inhibitors the drugs prescribed for alleviating arthritis painare discussed in Chapter 3. The drawbacks of these and other common drugs prescribed for arthritis also are discussed here. Subsequent chapters focus on many nutritional and complementary treatments that can ease arthritis pain and inflammation, including supplements, herbs (particularly ginger), alternative therapies, and exercise. In these chapters, youll learn about safe, effective natural remedies that work synergistically with your bodys natural tendency toward healing and balance, rather than against them.