I suffered 25 years of both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis that became horrifically painful by my late 30s and early 40s. I recovered through a specific way to eat greens and a very specific method of stretching. Not content to simply be pain-free, and wondering what the drawbacks of greens might be, I discovered minerals and gained layer upon layer of health and strength with each one. Again, not content to simply take minerals, I researched what the possible drawbacks might be for each one, while trying to discover the ideal and optimal amounts to take, which are typically far higher than the RDA minimums. I continued to study vitamins, minerals, toxins, foods, and exercises for arthritis and made many discoveries that I am compelled to share in this book.I have gone beyond healing my arthritis, and I have developed super-strong joints that are totally pain-free. Last year, I was squatting 200 pounds for 20 reps, until my legs simply got too big (by age 49) to go for a comfortable walk. I wish I knew all of these things when I was aiming to be an Olympic athlete in my early 20's. There is a growing controversy over the health benefits of many of the vitamins and minerals. What you think you know, may not be so. There is a growing divide between what is popular, and what is scientifically accurate. There is a huge difference between what is taught in Universities in curriculums taught to doctors and nutritionists, and what is being discovered by research scientists at other Universities.Popular health advice is bad. Popular medical advice is usually even worse. So, what then, are my sources? I love showcasing the contradictions within government science and publications, and explaining which side of the argument is more trustworthy and why.I cover 15 vitamins and minerals, describing which ones are best for arthritis, and why. You might find healing from just one mineral. But the others are listed also, because they also work, and you never know what you might be deficient in until you look into something new, or in case the first one does not work in 2-3 weeks as it should.I explain why one popular vitamin for arthritis and one popular mineral for arthritis can actually cause arthritis. I discuss the many mechanisms of action and I link to the scientific articles behind them all.I cover 7 outstanding foods that are great for arthritis.I go over at least 11 popular causes of arthritis, and how to avoid them.I discuss why bleeding correlates with arthri