Control High Blood Pressure Without Drugs: A Complete Hypertension HandbookNow completely revised and updated, this proven hypertension treatment plan that reduces your reliance on potentially harmful medications. Hypertension is called the silent disease because it often gives no warning signs or symptoms. Its impact can be devastating: Both coronary heart disease and strokes are closely related to hypertension. But there is hope. In this fully updated and revised edition of his classic work, Dr. Robert L. Rowan draws on the latest medical findings to help you prevent high blood pressure, cope with it if it occurs, and lower your blood pressure through sensible, inexpensive natural means. He explains how to work with your doctor in developing a program that suits your personality, age, physiology, weight, and personal habits. Here, you'll learn all you need to know about: -New tests that indicate the presence of high blood pressure in the absence of symptoms -Alternative techniques—from acupuncture to biofeedback to aromatherapy—that can relieve stress and lower blood pressure -Natural hypotensive therapies, exercises, and foods—including the amazing cholesterol-fighting omega-3 oils -Prescription and over-the-counter drugs that can affect blood pressure -The lowdown on diet, including a month of healthful menus and dozens of quick-and-easy recipes With a comprehensive list of helpful Web sites and a fully updated bibliography, Control High Blood Pressure Without Drugs brings you the information you need to manage your blood pressure and live a healthier life. |
Contents
Preface | 9 |
The Basics | 13 |
Could You Have Hypertension? | 15 |
The Dangers of High Blood Pressure | 24 |
Measure Your Pressure | 31 |
Diastolic and Systolic PressureWhat Does Each Mean? | 39 |
What Happens When You Learn You Have High Blood Pressure? | 44 |
Do It for Yourself | 53 |
Alcohol and Illegal Drugs and Hypertension | 173 |
Sleeping with Hypertension | 182 |
Hypertension and Aging | 186 |
Women and High Blood Pressure | 191 |
Impotence and Hypertension | 194 |
Stress and Hypertension | 199 |
Complementary Alternative Therapies for Hypertension | 215 |
Training Your Body to Reduce Hypertension | 222 |
Your Diet or Your Life | 59 |
The Truth About Salt | 61 |
Obesity Is a Hypertension Issue | 76 |
Are You Really Hungry? | 86 |
Eat RightFeel Right | 92 |
The Rice Diet and Other Diet Choices | 99 |
Cholesterol As a Culprit | 116 |
Fiber Is Important | 127 |
Sugar Is Not Sweet to Your Body | 130 |
Diabetes and Kidney Disease and Hypertension | 133 |
A Risk Factor for Stroke | 139 |
The Pump and the Hose | 143 |
Potassium Calcium and Magnesium and High Blood Pressure | 151 |
Your Style of Living | 161 |
Smoke Gets in Your Blood | 163 |
Folk Medicine and Other Traditions | 231 |
Exercise Combats Hypertension | 236 |
Hypertension Drugs | 255 |
About Antihypertensive Drugs | 257 |
Herbs Vitamins and Minerals and Hypertension | 273 |
Shopping and Cooking with High Blood Pressure | 281 |
Recipes to Lower Your Blood Pressure | 283 |
SPARKY SEASONING MIX | 284 |
Lasagna Without Guilt 286 | 286 |
A Week with the DASH Diet | 317 |
A Comparison of Saturated Fat Total Fat | 325 |
Glossary | 337 |
Additional Resources | 343 |
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