Bone and Joint Diseases TCM Health Care

Author: Shi Renchao
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: In China, the incidence of joint diseases is quite high. According to the epidemiological survey conducted by the Professional Committee of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Rheumatic Diseases, approximately 27% of the population suffers from varying degrees of joint pain. Currently, there are over 100 million arthritis patients in China, and the condition is showing a trend of increasing among younger people. A statistical report from June 2005 indicated that in the United States, 43 million people are affected by joint pain, with about 21 million suffering from osteoarthritis and over 2 million suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. The incidence is steadily rising. This book is written from the perspective of modern TCM health care, focusing on the most common bone and joint diseases such as rheumatoid fever, rheumatoid arthritis, cervical spondylosis, periarthritis of the shoulder, ankylosing spondylitis, lumbar disc herniation, gout, and osteoarthritis. It includes basic knowledge of related diseases, dietary recommendations, medicinal diets, traditional Chinese patent medicines, empirical formulas, and external treatment methods suitable for patients with bone and joint diseases. It provides helpful support for the recovery of numerous patients with bone and joint diseases, as well as for the health maintenance and fitness of general wellness enthusiasts.