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Palm Beach pain relief system: a clinically-proven, natural and integrative approach to healing chronic pain, arthritis & injuries
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Publisher
Essential Publishing
Publication Date
[2013]
Language
English
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Table of Contents
From the Book
Pain opened my eyes (or, how I came to found the Jupiter Institute of the Healing Arts)
A doorway to helping others
A pain program designed for you
An Overview of our Pain Healing Program
The seven treatment modalities
1. Medical care
Physical therapy
Exercise
Chiropractic care
Acupuncture
Nutrition guidance
Supplements: vitamins, antioxidants and minerals
Understanding and Treating Arthritic Conditions
Conventional treatment and its limitations
What is arthritis?
Classification
Arthritis: A historic disease
Risk factors and likely causes of arthritis
Risk factors you cannot change
Risk factors and likely causes that you can do something about
The mechanics
How joints work
Cartilage
Joint injury, the root of the problem
Joint and cartilage in trouble
Repair
Understanding Inflammation
A complex process
The beginning
The role of omega fatty acids in inflammation
The eicosanoid balance
Fats, oils and the production of eicosanoids
What eicosanoids do and where
Free radicals and antioxidants
A Battle Plan for Neck and Back Pain
Neck pain caused by trauma
Neck pain not due to trauma
Low back pain
Sciatica and arm pain
The battle plan
Understanding Common Painful Injuries
Rotator cuff injury
Sprained ligaments
Sprained joints
Torn and pulled muscles
Bursitis
Tendonitis
Indirect causes
Treating the real cause
Choices in treatment
Conventional Approaches to Pain Treatment
Conventional medical treatment
Physical therapy
Medications
Acetaminophen
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Corticosteroids
Narcotic pain killers
Topical pain relievers
Muscle relaxants
Exercise
Surgery
Our Institute's approach
A Nutrition Plan for Prevention and Treatment
The avoidance plan
Foods that cause arthritis, inflammation and pain
Acid-forming foods
The Jupiter Institute Omega Diet
The Mediterranean Diet
Key benefits
The cardiovascular advantage
Effects on inflammation and pain
More about key elements of the Mediterranean Diet
Natural Antioxidants
Fish and Fish Oils
The Jupiter Institute Omega Diet in brief
Foods that are best to eat
Additional recommendations for the Jupiter Institute Omega Diet
The omega-3/antioxidant state
The importance of what you don't eat
Processed foods
Fats: the bad and the good
The three bad fats
The good fat
Avoid omega-6
Cholesterol and CRP
To lower levels of cholesterol and LDL, the bad cholesterol
To raise levels HDL, the good cholesterol
To lower levels of CRP
The anti-nutrient lifestyle
Pro-inflammatory foods
An anti-inflammatory diet
Inflammation: The "Mother of all diseases"?
Review: anti-inflammatory foods
Taking practical steps to change your diet
Pay attention to ratio of omega-3 to omega-6
Chapter 8. Why Alternative Therapies Are Effective
Alternative therapies that can help arthritis and other painful conditions
Official recognition
The Jupiter Institute Pain Program
Recommendations
Acupuncture
History
How it works
Technique
Acupuncture for pain, arthritis and injuries
Other indications for acupuncture
How to find an acupuncturist
Chiropractic care
Indications
Technique
Counseling
Chapter 9. The Role of Supplements in Healing
Vitamins
Cautions
Excessive vitamins
Cartilage-building supplements
Glucosamine
Chondroitin
Glucosamine and chondroitin combined
SAM-e
MSM
Minerals
Boron
Copper
Selenium
Zinc
Magnesium, iron, manganese and copper
Iron
Iodine
Enzymes
Bromelain
Herbs
Boswellia serratia
Antioxidants
Omega fatty acids
Which supplements should I take, and how much?
General recommended doses
Injuries
Neuropathies and pinched nerves
Arthritis
Tendonitis, bursitis and inflamed ligaments
Sizeable areas of inflammation
Neck pain, back pain and chronic osteoarthritis
The critical importance of choosing reliable brands
Points to remember
Chapter 10. Body and Mind Exercises for Recovery
Act!
Benefits
Helping your muscles
Finding the right type of exercise for you
All pains are not the same!
Types of exercises
Additional information
Precautions and guidelines
Warming up
Tai-chi and yoga
Tai-chi
Yoga
Chapter 11. "Mediterraneanizing" Your Diet
"Mediterraneanizing" yourself
Jupiter Institute Omega Diet recipes
Spreads
Pasta sauces
Rice
Salads, salsas, dressings and more
Meats, poultry and fish
Weight Loss Plan
What you CAN eat
Protein (white is best)
Fish
Olive oil and olives
Nuts and flaxseed oil
Grains, pulses and beans
Wine
Vegetables
Omega-3 vegetables
Raw fruit
Herbs
Banned foods from the above categories
What NOT to eat: four enemies
Energy-dense or calorie-dense food
High-caloric meals and snacks
Processed carbohydrates and fat-free foods
Processed food (a.k.a. factory food)
Our toxic nutritional environment
More about processed carbohydrates
Rules
Narrowing your environment
Weight-loss Diet Menu Choices
Breakfast options (approx. 220 cal)
Midday snack (approx. 80 cal)
Vegetables and morning vegetables
Dinner (approx. 530 cal)
Night snack (approx. 45 cal)
Sauces
Dressings and salad dressings
Resources for your health
Pain
Medical
Alternative medicine
Herbal medicine
Naturopathy
Schools of naturopathy.
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9780977130986
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