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v, 298 pages; 24 cm |
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Includes index. |
| Summary |
"A proven, holistic program for the one in three americans with high blood pressure. We are in the midst of a blood pressure crisis. Nearly 70 million Americans have been diagnosed with hypertension, and just 56 percent of them have it under control. Hypertension is responsible for 69 percent of first heart attacks and 77 percent of first strokes. But there is good news: High blood pressure is very responsive to lifestyle changes. And the more changes you make, the greater your results. Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally provides readers with a comprehensive lifestyle plan. Readers will follow the Power Mineral Diet, which centers on 13 delicious, powerful, blood pressure-lowering foods, along with an easy, doable exercise program that combines the proven effectiveness of cardio, strength training, and yoga on blood pressure. Not only do these methods help lower blood pressure on their own, they promote fast, sustainable weight loss, which has an independent blood pressure-lowering effect. With daily meal plans; flavorful, versatile spice blends; and 50 recipes, plus Power Mineral smoothies and desserts, the plan proves that a heart-healthy diet need not be bland or boring. Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally offers one of the easiest and most effective ways to conquer hypertension yet"-- Provided by publisher. |
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"We are in the midst of a blood pressure crisis. Nearly 70 million Americans have been diagnosed with hypertension, and just 56 percent of them have it under control. Hypertension is responsible for 69 percent of first heart attacks and 77 percent of first strokes. But there is good news: High blood pressure is very responsive to lifestyle changes. And the more changes you make, the greater your results.Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally provides readers with a comprehensive lifestyle plan. Readers will follow the Power Mineral Diet, which centers on 13 delicious, powerful, blood pressure-lowering foods, along with an easy, doable exercise program that combines the proven effectiveness of cardio, strength training, and yoga on blood pressure. Not only do these methods help lower blood pressure on their own, they promote fast, sustainable weight loss, which has an independent blood pressure-lowering effect. With daily meal plans; flavorful, versatile spice blends; and 50 recipes, plus Power Mineral smoothies and desserts, the plan proves that a heart-healthy diet need not be bland or boring. Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally offers one of the easiest and most effective ways to conquer hypertension yet. "-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-288) and index. |
| Contents |
Better blood pressure and a slimmer you! The natural solution for high blood pressure ; The hidden high blood pressure crisis ; The truth about sodium ; Power minerals: the key to healthy blood pressure ; Weight loss, exercise, serenity, and more: the magic of synergy ; Prep for success -- The power mineral diet. At a glance: the eating plan ; Eating plan FAQs ; Phase 1: the power mineral jump-start ; Phase 2: more food, more variety ; Dining out and convenience options -- Exercise. At a glance: the workout plan ; Workout plan FAQs ; The walking plan ; Daily blood pressure bonus: build muscle, get energized, find serenity ; Daily 5-minute meditation -- More tools. Alternative and complementary strategies for blood pressure ; Total cardiovascular health: beyond high blood pressure ; Track your success ; Beyond week 6: maintaining the new you. |
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Hypertension -- Popular works.
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Hypertension -- Alternative treatment.
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Self-care, Health -- Popular works.
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HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / Heart.
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| Genre/Form |
Popular works. (OCoLC)fst01423846
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Hypertension. (OCoLC)fst00965831
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Hypertension -- Alternative treatment.
(OCoLC)fst00965833
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Self-care, Health. (OCoLC)fst01111506
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| Added Author |
Steinbaum, Suzanne.
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Prevention (Firm : Emmaus, Pa.)
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| ISBN |
9781623362348 (hardback) |
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1623362342 (hardback) |
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