The Johns Hopkins Complete Guide For Preventing And Reversing Heart Disease

There's Good News! Today, with proper guidance, you can avoid, control, and even reverse cardiovascular disease. This award-winning book shows you how. Here is all the latest news on what doctors know about heart disease and how you can prevent it--clearly explained by a top-ranking researcher from one of the world's greatest medical institutions. In this book--the 1990 winner of the prestigious Blakeslee Award for Excellence from the American Heart Association--Dr. Kwiterovich gives the most comprehensive and medically accurate information for preventing and reversing heart disease. "The Johns Hopkins Complete Guide to Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease includes: -How to assess and reduce your risk of heart attack -What "good" cholesterol is and how to get more of it -The role of genetic factors (have you inherited your parent's heart disease?) -How to prepare delicious, lowfat recipes and how to take a scientific approach to exercise -When to have your blood triglyceride level checked -What drugs can and cannot do -What you must ask your doctor to ensure you are getting an accurate cholesterol count--and the best treatment Heart disease is far too serious a condition to treat with fad diets and "feel good" books. "The Johns Hopkins Complete Guide to Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease is an action plan for healthful living, starting right now.

Identifies risk factors for heart disease, and offers advice on diet, exercise, stress, high blood pressure, and cholesterol.

Coronary heart disease kills more people in the United States than any other heart disorder, and it is the leading cause of death among American women. Jerome E. Granato, a distinguished cardiologist with more than twenty-five years of experience, has created an authoritative and accessible guide to this common condition, providing patients and their families with insight and advice. Dr. Granato begins by describing the basic science of the disease, known also as atherosclerosis, in which arteries become clogged and damaged. He then explains who is at risk and how the disease is detected and diagnosed. He covers all the treatment options, from medications to surgery, and answers such questions as: • How do I know if I have coronary heart disease? • What is a heart attack? • Does my condition need to be treated with surgery? • What are the benefits and risks of balloon angioplasty? • What are stents and how do they work? • How can I manage my condition for the future? He addresses the needs of specific populations, and concludes by discussing how a healthy diet and regular exercise can influence health before and after treatment and how it can help prevent disease. Even after coronary heart disease is diagnosed, its course can be modified. This valuable resource will help patients and their families make some of the most important health care decisions they will ever face.

More Than 3 Million American Medical Association Books Sold. American's most trusted medical authority shows you how to prevent and treat heart disease. When you or someone you love is diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, it's important to know the facts, which can help save a life. In the American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease, you will learn everything you need to know about heart disease to ensure a long, full, and active life. Authoritative and up to date, the American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease explains the most common forms of heart and blood vessel disease and lays out practical strategies to get you on the road to better health. The book also provides up-to-date information on women and their unique heart disease risks and symptoms as well as information on hart6-healthy eating, including the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's DASH diet. Even if heart disease runs in your family, you can still lower your risk of developing it by following the simple guidelines found in this comprehensive resource. For every 3 pounds you lose, there is a corresponding drop of about 2mm Hg in your diastolic pressure, and by bringing down your blood pressure to healthy levels, your risk of stroke can be reduced by 35 to 50 percent. If you have already had a heart attack or a stroke, this book offers vital practical information on preventing another one. Highlighting prevention, lifestyle changes, testing, and treatments, the American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease provides you and your loved ones with the essential tools you need to reclaim a healthier life.

Provides strategies and tips to help live a heart healthy lifestyle, offering natural ways to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, tips to add exercise to any schedule, and recipes that incorporate foods for a healthy heart.

Medical experts are increasingly convinced that we can win the battle against heart disease - yet it remains the single biggest killer in most developed countries. This informative book is packed with everything you need to know to defend yourself against heart disease. Published in consultation with Professor Terry Campbell, consultant cardiologist at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney, it offers practical, proven strategies to reduce your risk - everything from lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol to losing weight and managing stress. If you have one or more risk factors for hearth disease, this book could literally save your life.

Describes the risk factors for heart disease, recommends lifestyle and diethanges, and discusses antioxidants, B vitamins, minerals, and supplements.

Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally! If you have high cholesterol, you probably understand the importance of improving your overall cholesterol profile. You may know, too, that diet and exercise are vital factors in the cholesterol equation. What you may not realize is that specific foods and nutritional supplements, along with certain physical activities and other lifestyle factors, have a direct correlation to healthy cholesterol levels. Research proves it! By introducing these natural remedies into your self-care regimen, you may be able to lower your cholesterol without drugs—safely, effectively, and for life. In this newly revised and updated edition of Cholesterol Cures, you’ll discover what the latest research reveals about familiar remedies such as garlic, oats, and fish oil supplements, as well as more recent finds such as grape seed extract, pomegranates, and coenzyme Q10. Even better, you’ll learn what current studies have to say about “forbidden foods” like red meats, eggs, and dairy. Were you thinking they’d be gone for good? Think again! You can enjoy them as part of a healthy, cholesterol-friendly diet. Cholesterol Cures shows you how. You’ll also find: • healthy Indulgences—profiles of dietary treats with surprising cholesterol-lowering benefits • the 500-food fat and cholesterol counter—to guide you to smart food choices • the Breakthrough Menu Plan—to help you cut your cholesterol by 30 points in 30 days!