Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease For Dummies

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Prevent and reverse the effects of heart disease Take control of your heart health Lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol with recipes and exercise tips Control stress, depression, and more

The safe and trusted way to prevent and reverse heart disease

This hands–on guide tackles the vital subject of coronary heart disease with compassion and authority, outlining the steps you can take to ensure you don t become another statistic. From making sense of a diagnosis to finding the right treatment plan, it empowers you to take control of your heart health and get on a path to a longer, healthier life.

Are you at risk? get to know the risk factors associated with heart disease, tackle the ones you can control, and take action immediately to prevent a possible heart attack An apple a day partner with your doctor for the best heart care, embrace a healthy diet and lifestyle, tap into the power of the mind/body connection, and take a family approach to preventing heart disease Take matters into your own hands combat high blood pressure, manage bad (and good) cholesterol, control your weight to prevent exploding your risk, and quit smoking Rx weapons for heart disease discover surgical options, explore complementary therapies, and find out how to take your life back after experiencing a heart event

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Sensitive guidance on facing the bad news about heart disease Steps you can take to prevent heart disease Tips on how diet and exercise can prevent and reverse effects Lots of heart–healthy recipes for every meal of the day Differences in heart disease between women and men Ten cardiac signs you shouldn t ignore Medical tests you should consider (or avoid)

James M. Rippe, MD, is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School with post graduate training at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is currently the Founder and Director of the Rippe Lifestyle Institute and Professor of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Central Florida.