"The book is exceptional in its clarity and depth. I would recommend it to anyone with a tendency to hypertension."—Charles Keenan Jr., M.D., Associate Professor of Family Practice, UCLA"Hypertension is an important member of the quartet of risk factors for cardiovascular disease--the other three are elevated cholesterol levels, diabetes, and cigarette smoking. Robert Kowalski endeavors to bring all these risk factors under control without resorting to medications. This book...

The groundbreaking cholesterol-lowering program . . . revised and updated.Medical journalist Robert E. Kowalski's personal story is legendary. By the age of forty-one, he had suffered a heart attack and had undergone two coronary bypass surgeries. A traditional dietary approach to lowering his cholesterol failed dismally, and faced with the unpleasant alternative of a lifetime on medication, he created a program that proved astonishingly effective for him—and legio...

From an award-winning cardiologist comes the most up-to-date, definitive reference book about statins—cholesterol-lowering drugs—providing a thorough examination of the uses and safety claims of this high-profile class of drugs.Could statin drugs actually harm you?Despite the rosy picture painted in the ads of a miracle cure for high cholesterol and its attendant heart disease, the reality of taking statins may be far less pretty. Dr. Barbara H. Ro...

My son Dave is a heart transplant recipient.  He was diagnosed with a devastating heart condition at the age of 20 and within 18 months his heart was so damaged, he required a heart transplant. Brave New Heart  is about Dave - his life leading to transplant and the years following.  It is also about our family's journey and the impact of Dave's circumstances on our lives and on others.  This is a book about hope and inspiration.

A groundbreaking holistic self-care manual for the heart that reveals how to reverse and prevent heart disease now.Cardiovascular disease (CV) is the number one killer in the Western world. But it doesn’t need to be. The truth is that more than 75 percent of cases of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular disease events are preventable. In The Whole Heart Solution, America’s Holistic Heart Doc Joel K. Kahn, MD, reveals more than 75 simple, low-cost things...

Reverse Your Heart Disease in Just Eight Weeks by Harnessing the Power of the Mediterranean DietIf you’re one of the 13 million Americans who have survived a heart attack or been diagnosed with heart disease, Dr. Janet Bond Brill offers a delicious and foolproof plan that can lower your risk of a second heart attack by up to 70 percent. Inspired by the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet, the Prevent a Second Heart Attack Plan is based on satisfaction, rather than dep...

"Not only can you survive with heart disease, you can actually thrive with it for many, many years. If you cope well and follow the advice I give you in this book, you can live as long as you would if you didn't have the illness."-- from Chapter One, "Begin the Journey"In this landmark volume, Wayne M. Sotile, Ph.D., breaks the story that every heart patient needs to know: In many cases, it's how you deal with the illness and not the condition of your heart that will de...

Whether you're a couch potato, diet dropout, or heavy smoker, it's hard to change old habits. But with this step-by-step guide, you can do it!You'll learn how to set realistic goals and follow through on them, plus stick to your new healthful habits. Stories of how other real people overcame the same hurdles will motivate you.* Find physical activities that are fun for you. Reward yourself in healthful ways for your fitness achievements.* Create a personalized eating...

In the vein of Gut and The Brain That Changes Itself, a gripping exploration into the inner workings of the heart and how emotions and lifestyle affect every beat.'Dr Stamp is so clearly in love with her subject: that wonderful and yet still mysterious organ, the human heart.' Michael MosleyWhen actress Debbie Reynolds died a day after her beloved daughter, Carrie Fisher, the world diagnosed it as 'heartbreak'. But what's the evidence? Doe...

You may have high blood pressure and not even know it. Yet high blood pressure greatly increases your risk for a devastating heart attack or stroke. What can you do to discover whether you're at risk, disarm this silent killer, and increase your chances of enjoying the years you've been given?In 60 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure, physician and bestselling author Robert Lesslie provides easy-to-understand, expert advice, includingwhat your blood pressure nu...

Dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle, primarily affecting your heart's main pumping chamber (left ventricle). The left ventricle becomes enlarged (dilated) and can't pump blood to your body with as much force as a healthy heart can. Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

n May 2010 I was diagnosed with high cholesterol. By August 2010 it was coming down and by March 2012 it was staying down at a level considered safe by my doctor, and all without the use of statins.I couldn't find much advice available, especially on particular foods to avoid or choose, so once my diet plan had worked, I wrote it all down to help other people.From HEART UK's dietician, Linda Main: "Liz provides some practical common-sense ideas and advice which she has trie...