The Cox-2 Connection: Natural Breakthrough Treatment for Arthritis, Alzheimers & Cancer

by James B. LaValle

All of us have experienced, at one time or another, the temporary inflammation and pain of a minor injury. But those who suffer from chronic inflammation--whether the result of an injury or a biological disorder--and its coincidental pain are all too aware of the frequently crippling and debilitating effects of these conditions. In The Cox-2 Connection , pharmacist and naturalist James B. LaValle shares a thorough overview of treatment options for...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892819847
• ISBN13: 9780892819843
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Healing Arts Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Help for Chronic Pain & Inflamation

If you have experienced temporary inflammation and pain from a minor injury, imagine living in constant, crippling and debilitating pain. James B. LaValle shares his knowledge with a thorough overview of the treatment options for a variety of disorders in which inflammation is a primary symptom. He explains the physiological mechanisms that lead to inflammation. He explains how Cox 2, or cyclooxygenase 2 is the key enzyme responsible for the body's inflammation and pain response in conditions such as arthritis and bursitis. It might also play a significant role in the progression of Alzheimer's and cancer. Conditions Discussed: Osteoarthritis and Back Pain Bursitis Fibromayalgia Rheumatoid Arthritis Gout Dysbiosis Interesting Information: In-depth sections on pain-management strategies Information on Foods that actually increase pain that you should avoid Foods that can help reduce pain External and Internal Factors involved in Inflammatory Disorders The Immune System explained Signs and Symptoms of various disorders A Chart of Common Drugs Isolated from Medicinal Plants Tips on selecting natural supplements Natural Remedies with detail information on herbs and alternative therapies Chinese Herbal Medicine Reflexology Osteopathy Chiropractic Massage Batherapy Contents: Part 1: The Problem and Treatment 1. An Overview of Inflammation 2. Understanding Your Anatomy: Muscles, Joints, and Bones 3. Common Inflammatory Disorders and Causes 4. Cox-2 Inhibitors: A Revolution in the Treatment of Inflammation 5. The Cox-2 Connection in Alzheimer's and Cancer Part 2: What You Can Do 6. Natural Cox-2 Inhibitors and other natural remedies: Includes information on Baikal Skullcap, Curcumin, Feverfew, Ginger, Green tea, Holy basil, Nettle leaf, Oregano, Rosemary and Turmeric. It was interesting to read more about Feverfew which is known for helping migraines. 7. Current Treatment Options 8. A Smorgasbord of Ways to Manage Your Pain Other books by the same author to consider: Smart Medicine for Healthier Living Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook The Cholestin Breakthrough Essential Reference for Self-Care (books I find helpful when you have decided to start to consider the variety of supplements and herbs on the market today): The Vitamin & Mineral Book by Shari Lieberman Natural Health Magazine Complete Guide to Safe Herbs by Chris D. Melentis The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs - Reader's Digest The Herbal Drugstore by Linda B. White The Doctors Book of Home Remedies by the editors of Prevention Magazine ISBN 0878578730 The Cox-2 Connection: Natural Breakthrough Treatments for Arthritis, Alzheimer's, and Cancer by James B. Lavalle is essential reading in a day where many doctors are still resisting the benefits of alternate therapies. Essential Reading! ~The Rebecca Review

Essential Reference Book

The Cox-2 Connection is an essential and timely reference for anyone trying to understand and manage inflammation and pain and make sense of the exploding availability and potential of ways to deal with them.