Rating: 5 out of 5

I was recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right index finger and thumb joint, so I did what I always do when faced with something I need to get to grips with: I bought a book. I was hoping for something with practical advice, and that’s exactly what I found.

I worked my way through a chapter a day. The book is really easy to read and has a conversational tone, which I appreciated. It wasn’t overly scientific and felt very approachable.

Reading it gave me ideas. I’ve already started looking into the supplements it suggests and picked a few to start taking. I’ve also switched from a traditional NSAID gel to a more natural alternative, which feels like a much better fit for me.

My long-term goal is to live independently into my 80s, and my diagnosis initially felt like something that could get in the way of that. The book has given me some hope and a clear path forward. I highlighted over 100 passages and have a list of further reading to work through. I’m pleased I read it.

Originally posted to my Goodreads account