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Bringing Down High Blood Pressure

by Chad A. Rhoden, Sarah Wiley Schein
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Overview

Bringing Down High Blood Pressure offers readers straightforward solutions they can incorporate into their lives both immediately and long term. The authors focus on factors readers can change, including diet and nutrition, weight loss, exercise, binge eating, alcohol, tobacco and drug use, emotional wellness and stress management. Additionally, the book provides in-depth discussion of the risks and benefits of medications and when lifestyle changes may allow an individual to reduce or eliminate medication. Dr. Rhoden also weighs in on alternative therapies for reducing blood pressure. Sarah Schein brings her dietary expertise to the table with practical advice on nutrition, tips for healthy food selection and preparation, and 70 tantalizing recipes, each with its own nutritional breakdown.

Synopsis

Learn straightforward solutions you can incorporate both immediately and in the long term. Focusing on lifestyle factors readers can change, Dr. Rhoden weighs in on alternative therapies for reducing blood pressure, while Sarah Schein brings her dietary expertise to the table with practical advice on nutrition, tips for healthy food selection and preparation, and 70 tantalizing recipes each with its own nutritional breakdown.

About the Author, Chad A. Rhoden

Chad A. Rhoden, M.D., Ph.D. is a leader in the field of disease prevention and is recognized as a key expert consultant and speaker/writer for Your Optimum Health - Corporate Health Management. His particular expertise is in prevention and management of cardiometabolic and infectious disease occurring in the occupational setting. Sarah Wiley Schein, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. is a Registered Dietitian. She dedicates herself to providing high quality, evidence-based, client-centered nutritional assessments and counseling, as well as group workshops and seminars.

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Editorials

J. Edward Hill

This book captures the essence of what must occur if we expect, as a society, to successfully change behavior that will prevent cardiovascular disease. Everyone who expects to reach optimal health-whether patient or health care professional-should own, read, and treasure this book.

Kenneth H. Cooper

Dr. Rhoden's book is on an important topic and worthy of readership.

Book Details

Published
February 1, 2010
Publisher
Evans, M. & Company, Inc.
Pages
285
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781590771594

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