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Syndrome X: Overcoming the Silent Killer That Can Give You a Heart Attack(more) »rank: 428944by: Gerald Reaven
Our review: : Millions of Americans follow the 'best' medical advice every day to prevent heart attacks -- eating the standard low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet so widely recommended by doctors -- but in fact they are placing themselves at greater risk for heart disease. In Syndrome X: Overcoming the Silent Killer That Can Give You a Heart Attack, Dr. Gerald Reaven, the world-renowned physician who identified and named this silent killer, explains why the standard heart-healthy diet can be dangerous and lays out a simple six-step program to reduce the risk of heart disease for everyone. The problem stems from a little-known cluster of metabolic ... Detail |
Walking in Divine Health(more) »rank: 379749by: Don Colbert
Our review: : Millions of Americans follow the 'best' medical advice every day to prevent heart attacks -- eating the standard low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet so widely recommended by doctors -- but in fact they are placing themselves at greater risk for heart disease. In Syndrome X: Overcoming the Silent Killer That Can Give You a Heart Attack, Dr. Gerald Reaven, the world-renowned physician who identified and named this silent killer, explains why the standard heart-healthy diet can be dangerous and lays out a simple six-step program to reduce the risk of heart disease for everyone. The problem stems from a little-known cluster of metabolic ... Detail |
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Everyday Cooking WIth Dr. Dean Ornish(more) »rank: 604568from: HarperAudio
Our review: :Do youthink you have to choose between good food and good health? Between foodsthat might help you live longer -- or just make it seem longer? Betweenfast, high-fat foods and time-consuming, low-fat meals?Now you don't. In Everyday Cooking with Dr. Dean Ornish, Dr. Ornishteaches you that you don't have to make compromises in your diet. You canenjoy fast, easy-to-prepare meals that are delicious and nutritious, madewith familiar, inexpensive, and easy-to-find ingredients.Dr. Ornish and his colleagues present simpleyet extraordinary recipes for making fresh, delicious, everyday meals. Thesetime-saving recipes are organized into seasonal menus to take advantageof the freshest ingredients.In addition to offering a ... Detail |
The Healthy Heart for Dummies(more) »rank: 804412by: James M. Rippe
Our review: :'For yourself and for your family, please read this book!' Joan Lunden 'This is the best book you can read on heart health.' Art Ulene, M.D. Praise for The Healthy Heart For Dummies(R) 'Outstanding! A must-read for anyone interested in preventive medicine in general, and in heart disease prevention in particular.' Richard S. Irwin, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Director of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care 'Required reading for anyone with a history of heart disease or a family tree that has heart disease in it.' Joseph S. Alpert, M.D., Professor of Medicine, University of ... Detail |
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Heart Attack Survivor: A Field Guide(more) »rank: 743002by: Brad Henson
Our review: :Heart attack survival means actively creating more opportunities to change your approaches to life. To live free of additional stress and fear you have to know whether any of the physical activities you have enjoyed all of your life are causing you to 'flirt with cardiac arrest.' You must change the 'Type-A personality' behaviors and attitudes while you have time to do so. This book is about how to live a life free from the stress, fear, anger, negative feelings, and other unresolved lifestyle challenges that contribute to heart attacks. In this book, you will discover how to: See your heart attack ... Detail |
Seven Steps to Stop a Heart Attack(more) »rank: 1007802by: Dr. Bob Arnot
Our review: :When Dr. Bob Arnot's father -- himself a distinguished doctor -- died of a massive heart attack, it came as a horrible shock. A heart attack can happen to anyone, but upon further investigation, Dr. Arnot came to believe that his father's death could have been prevented. The tragedy inspired Dr. Arnot to write this book, exploring all the very latest developments in medical science, many of which have come to light only recently, and developing steps that can help people avoid his father's fate. Dr. Bob discusses how to: Know the warning signs Determine your risk Get the right diagnosis Get ... Detail |
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Heal Your Heart: How You Can Prevent or Reverse Heart Disease(more) »rank: 657553by: K. Lance Gould
Our review: :Dr. K. Lance Gould's goals are better survival and improved health through the prevention and reversal of heart and vascular disease. His programme provides do-it-yourself steps and explores options beyond traditional medical procedures for more definitive solutions. 'Heal Your Heart' can be used by anyone. Scientific information and practical guidelines are presented in full-colour illustrations and tables with nontechnical text that incorporate the most recent medical knowledge. Throughout the book, Gould outlines what questions to ask medical staff and how to manage your own reversal programme. The principles of reversing cardiovascular disease may be adapted to various lifestyles and personalities. This programme ... Detail |
Disease Reprieve(more) »rank: 867192by: T. C. McDaniel, Dr. T. C. McDaniel
Our review: :Dr. K. Lance Gould's goals are better survival and improved health through the prevention and reversal of heart and vascular disease. His programme provides do-it-yourself steps and explores options beyond traditional medical procedures for more definitive solutions. 'Heal Your Heart' can be used by anyone. Scientific information and practical guidelines are presented in full-colour illustrations and tables with nontechnical text that incorporate the most recent medical knowledge. Throughout the book, Gould outlines what questions to ask medical staff and how to manage your own reversal programme. The principles of reversing cardiovascular disease may be adapted to various lifestyles and personalities. This programme ... Detail |
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Taking Charge of High Blood Pressure: Start-Today Strategies for COmbating the Silent Killer(more) »rank: 628154by: Reader'S Digest
Our review: :Here is the most accurate, up-to-date information on the causes of high blood pressure and treatment options, along with solid advice on prevention, simple techniques, practical guidelines, and strategies for taking action to control your blood pressure and live a longer, healthier life. Detail |
All Natural Cardio Cure(more) »rank: 715379by: Allan Magaziner, Batya Swift Yasgur
Our review: :A proven program to prevent, treat, and reverse cardiovascular disease and risk factors naturally, using diet, exercise, nutritional supplementation, and relaxation techniques-and without the use of pharmaceutical drugs. Americans are obsessed with heart health, yet most of us don't do the most basic things to take care of ours. In The All-Natural Cardio Cure, Dr. Allan Magaziner outlines a program for heart health that works to prevent, treat, and reverse the causes of cardiovascular problems, rather than merely treating them once they arise. Developed in clinical practice, Magaziner's comprehensive approach can help to: * lower blood cholesterol and triglycerides; * inhibit the ... Detail |