Title:
Blood pressure down : the 10-step plan to lower your blood pressure in four weeks-without prescription drugs / Janet Bond Brill, Ph. D., R.D., LDN.
ISBN:
9780307986351
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Publication Information:
New York : Three Rivers Press, [2013]
Physical Description:
xii, 338 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents:
Everything you need to know about high blood pressure and your health. Understanding the problem ; High blood pressure : the silent killer ; Blood pressure down : a potent natural combination therapy -- Ten-step blood pressure down plan. Step 1 : lose five pounds ; Step 2 : cut the salt ; Step 3 : eat bananas ; Step 4 : eat spinach ; Step 5 : eat yogurt ; Step 6 : eat soy ; Step 7 : eat dark chocolate ; Step 8 : drink red wine ; Step 9 : take four supplements ; Step 10 : exercise -- A few closing words from Dr. Janet -- Appendix 1. Quick guided imagery exercise guidelines -- Appendix 2. Ten-step daily checklist -- Appendix 3. Body mass index calculations -- Appendix 4. Blood pressure progress chart -- Appendix 5. Chef card : slashing salt at restaurants -- Appendix 6. Minerals pocket charts -- Appendix 7. Sample blood pressure down meal and exercise plans -- Appendix 8. Heart-healthy recipes.
Summary:
Offers a safe, effective plan for lowering blood pressure that is based on a combination of functional foods, a simple exercise regimen, and a modest calorie restriction and doesn't include prescription medication.
OCLC Number:
ocn807024552
Availability:
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