| Description |
vii, 376 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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Subtitle from cover. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
The World Health Organization projects the majority of the world's heart attack patients will be Asian Indian within a few years. South Asians, who are predominantly Indians and Pakistanis, make up one-third of the world's population and have the highest prevalence of heart disease and diabetes. Dr. Ronesh Sinha, an internal medicine specialist in Silicon Valley, CA, recipient of the 2013 Silicon Valley Business Journal Health Care hero award, and TEDx speaker, specializes in helping patients of South Asian heritage moderate heart disease risk factors and obesity trends with a comprehensive lifestyle modification approach that has delivered exceptional results. |
| Contents |
Inflammation and insulin: the real culprits -- Cholesterol and heart disease -- Blood pressure: the pressure is killing me -- Your body: width over weight -- The South Asian struggle with fat and weight loss -- CARBS approach to burning fat -- Exercise: an enjoyable approach to fitness and strength -- Recharge! An approach to energy and stress management -- Optimal health for South Asian women -- Building a healthier future for the South Asian child -- Anti-aging and improving the health of the elderly -- Achieving your goals -- Samina's story -- Harish's story -- Rajesh's story -- Recipes. |
| Subject |
Nutritionally induced diseases -- Prevention.
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Food -- Fat content -- Health aspects.
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Weight loss.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- General.
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Food -- Fat content -- Health aspects.
(OCoLC)fst00930512
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Nutritionally induced diseases -- Prevention.
(OCoLC)fst01042328
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Weight loss. (OCoLC)fst01173454
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| ISBN |
9781939563057 (hardcover) |
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1939563054 (hardcover) |
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