Blood pressure down
Subtitle: the 10-step plan to lower your blood pressure in four weeks--without prescription drugs
By: Janet Bond Brill, Ph. D., R.D., LDN
Edition: First edition.
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 338
ISBN-13: 9780307986351
Subjects: Alternative treatment; Dietary supplements; Hypertension; Physical fitness
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-328) and index.
Table of contents: title: Everything you need to know about high blood pressure and your health. Understanding the problem ;; title: High blood pressure : the silent killer ;; title: Blood pressure down : a potent natural combination therapy --; title: The ten-step blood pressure down plan.; title: Step 1 : lose five pounds ;; title: Step 2 : cut the salt ;; title: Step 3 : eat bananas ;; title: Step 4 : eat spinach ;; title: Step 5 : eat yogurt ;; title: Step 6 : eat soy ;; title: Step 7 : eat dark chocolate ;; title: Step 8 : drink red wine ;; title: Step 9 : take four supplements ;; title: Step 10 : exercise --; title: A few closing words from Dr. Janet -- -- Appendix 1.; title: Quick guided imagery exercise guidelines -- -- Appendix 2.; title: Ten-step daily checklist -- -- Appendix 3.; title: Body mass index calculations -- -- Appendix 4.; title: Blood pressure progress chart -- -- Appendix 5.; title: Chef card : slashing salt at restaurants -- -- Appendix 6.; title: Minerals pocket charts -- -- Appendix 7.; title: Sample blood pressure down meal and exercise plans -- -- Appendix 8.; title: Heart-healthy recipes.