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Product Description:
Did you know that the root cause of serious chronic diseases such as heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, arthritis, and asthma has been identified as chronic inflammation? Although numerous studies have confirmed these findings, few physicians are aware of or consider the fact that the battle against inflammation is at the forefront of the fight for the health and well-being of the global population. Authors Joseph Maroon and Jeffrey Bost have set out to reverse that trend with Fish Oil: The Natural Anti-Inflammatory. Pharmaceutical companies have spent billions of dollars in an attempt to understand the biochemistry of inflammation. Unfortunately, pharmaceutical anti-inflammatories such as Celebrex, Vioxx, and Bextra have been shown to greatly increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and uncontrollable gastric hemorrhage, with potentially fatal consequences. Is there a safer alternative? Absolutely! The answer lies in the power of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil, undeniably the most under-recognized and also the most potent natural anti-inflammatory available. With compelling arguments and the results of thousands of clinical studies to support them, the authors explain in plain and simple terms: *How the inflammation process works and how it can evolve into a chronic condition that is the cause of many diseases. *Why the risks of pharmaceutical anti-inflammatories outweigh their benefits. *How fatty acids work in the body to balance inflammatory and anti-inflammatory forces, and how this balance can be disrupted by factors now common in Western society, such as unbalanced diet, lack of exercise, and environmental toxins. *Why supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids can restore the body's balance and mitigate the effects of inflammatory factors. *Why fish oil is the best source of omega-3 fatty acids, and how to identify good-quality fish oil supplements.
Pages:
172
Cover:
Soft
Publisher:
Basic Health Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
2006
Table of Contents:
Introduction: 1 1. Understanding Inflammation and Chronic Disease: 5 2. Drugs: Helpful or Harmful?: 18 3. Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids: The Natural Anti-Inflammatories: 33 4. Fish Oil: An Omega-3 Powerhouse: 48 5. Fish Oil at Work: Clinical Trials: 58 Vascular Disease: 58 Stroke: 76 Diabetes: 78 Rheumatoid Arthritis: 80 Spine Pain: 82 Osteoarthritis: 82 Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 83 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: 84 Multiple Sclerosis: 85 Asthma: 86 Dry Eye Syndrome: 88 Macular Degeneration: 89 Eczema: 90 Psoriasis: 90 Pregnancy and Infancy: 91 Postpartum Depression: 92 Menstrual Pain: 92 Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: 93 Developmental Coordination Disorder: 95 Autism and Asperger's Syndrome: 95 Alzheimer's Disease: 96 Parkinson's Disease: 99 Depression: 99 Bipolar Disorder: 101 Schizophrenia: 101 Cancer Protection: 102 6. Fish Oil Supplements: Finding a Good-Quality Product and the Appropriate Dosage: 107 Glossary: 121 References: 125 Index: 167 About the Authors: 170
About the Author:
Joseph C. Maroon, M.D., is a professor and vice chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is also a Heindl Scholar in Neuroscience as well as the team neurosurgeon to the world-champion Pittsburgh Steelers. His publications number more than 250, and he is a reviewer on five medical journals and an editorial board member of Neurological Research. Jeffrey Bost is a neurosurgical physician assistant and clinical instructor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He has coauthored many presentations, articles, and grants exploring the use of omega-3 fatty acids.
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