The Hypertension Sourcebook
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (854 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0737305398 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Recent surveys suggest that 30 million Americans suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure). In The Hypertension Sourcebook, a leading expert offers simple steps toward curing this highly destructive disease or avoiding it altogether. Also featured is a comprehensive evaluation of the latest blood pressure medications, home monitors, and a foolproof plan for giving up smoking.
It is the second most common reason for visiting a doctor, and without therapy a person's risk of developing heart disease and stroke increases dramatically.The Hypertension Sourcebook provides the tools to achieve perfect control of your blood pressure; the program outlined in this invaluable book will introduce lifestyle changes--diet, exercise, supplements--that could dramatically alter your life or the life of someone you love. From the Back CoverRecent surveys suggest that 50 million Americans (20 percent of the adult population) have hypertension (or high blood pressure). Also included is a comprehensive evaluation of the latest blood pressure medications and home monitors, a foolproof plan for giving up smoking, and a section on hypertension in special
"Readable and motivating" according to Pops in Alabama. As with all her writings, the author is motivating and easy to read. She is extremely knowledgable from many years of practice, and her co-author sister is a professional writer. This is all you will ever need to read about high blood pressure. Chances are that you will be motivated to make changes and that you will live a healthier, longer life. Personally, I have lost Readable and motivating As with all her writings, the author is motivating and easy to read. She is extremely knowledgable from many years of practice, and her co-author sister is a professional writer. This is all you will ever need to read about high blood pressure. Chances are that you will be motivated to make changes and that you will live a healthier, longer life. Personally, I have lost 30 pounds and have become more fit which has allowed me to cut back on my blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol medications.. 0 pounds and have become more fit which has allowed me to cut back on my blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol medications.. "A strong set of guidelines based on the latest research" according to Midwest Book Review. Mary McGowan, MD's Hypertension Sourcebook covers the basics of hypertension and its relationship to strokes and overall health. From evaluating the latest blood pressure medications and monitoring devices to adjusting habits and diet, this provides a strong set of guidelines based on the latest research. A recommended pick.
McGowan, M.D., is Assistant Professor of Medicine in the division of cardiology at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. She is also a regular columnist for Commonwealth and is the coauthor of Heart Fitness for Life.. She is also the author of Heart Fitness for Life.Jo McGowan-Chopra is a freelance writer based in Dehra Doon, India. Mary P. Curre