Prevent, Halt & Reverse Heart Disease: 109 Things You Can Do

by JosephC.Piscatella (Author), Barry A . Franklin (Author)

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  Paperback
  2011

  $15.97

  Created by Mr. Piscatella and Dr. Barry Franklin, one of the nation's top cardiac rehab specialists, Prevent, Halt And Reverse Heart Disease was originally published in 2003 (previous title Take A Load Off Your Heart ) and is now completely revised and updated with the latest research on managing the No1 killer of men and women around the world. The book is divided into three sections: Cardiac Markers (10 of the most important risk factors are examined so that you can assess your risk and understand what the doctor is telling you); Life Skills (the 109 practical tips, from No.3 increase your HDL level to No.22 breathe deeply to No.99 know your margarines to No.109 floss your teeth); and Cardiac Basics (an explanation of contemporary tests and treatments). Throughout information is updated since the first edition, such as the recommended dose of baby aspirin per day, the importance of sleep, a smarter way to read food tables, the PLAC test, and more.