Book excerpt: This investigation into arthritis solves some of the oldest mysteries of the human condition. Utilizing over 900 scientific references and thousands of years of traditional clinical history, the causes and natural solutions for gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, juvenile arthritis, reactive arthritis and other forms of arthritis are uncovered with clear scientific evidence. Proven arthritis pain relief is found utilizing special foods, herbal medicines and specially formulated arthritis creams and applications, along with numerous natural strategies to increase mobility and reduce arthritis pain and stiffness. This text discusses the anatomy and physiology of these conditions, their various causes, and reviews conventional medicine's pharmaceutical options and side effects. These are compared to an exhaustive discussion of herbal medicines and formulations that have safely withstood the tests of time and medical research and been found to provide natural arthritis pain relief, gout relief, osteoarthritis stiffness relief and natural rheumatoid arthritis pain relief without debilitating side effects. While the scientific research is discussed in detail, and the medical terminology is defined, the author has put significant attention to making this significant information resource accessible in plain English with the use of summaries and practical actionable steps.