How to Treat Arthritis With Sex and Alcohol and Other Breakthroughs and Alternatives

This is a light hearted but thorough review of both complementary and conventional treatments for arthritis. It includes new observations on the biologic benefits of sex and alcohol. And it describes new medications that halt the progress of rheumatoid arthritis and explains how each type of treatment fits in the overall management of arthritis. It introduces the scientific evidence that shows how sex and alcohol reduce the pain, swelling and inflammation of arthritis. Other alternative therapies discussed include some old ones and some new ones that have scientific documentation of effectiveness.