Despite 40 years of aggressive pharmaceutical and surgical interventions, coronary artery disease remains the number one killer of women and men in Western civilization. Cardiovascular disease, more than ever, demonstrates the landscape has changed so significantly, that new information must be given to the young and old health professionals seeing patients on a day to day basis. Dr. Sinatra has 40 plus years of experience in cardiovascular disease and is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiology. Dr. Mark Houston practices integrative nutritional preventive cardiology and has superb expertise in hypertension, and dyslipidemia which are major factors in the genesis of cardiovascular disease. The information in this book will give doctors-to-be, and even doctors-that-are the overlooked information they need for a balanced approach to cardiovascular treatment that includes a healing/healthy diet, nutritional supplementation, exercise and weight management. Those are crucial and powerful additions to the toolbox with which to maintain health and fix problems. That's the integrative approach that Dr. Sinatra, Dr Houston and his fellow authors, have been using with great success for decades. The Table of Contents shows a true revision - all new material - this is more of a companion volume to the original edition.

Includes recommendations and clinical studies on ideal drugs to reduce blood pressure with fewest side effects and optimal efficacy. Presents a nutrition program for patients to manage high blood pressure and reduce weight which, if followed, helps lower the risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and early death. Provides a comprehensive review of nutritional supplements to improve blood pressure control. Written by leading experts in hypertension and nutrition, this book presents a unique and optimal approach to reducing cardiovascular problems related to high blood pressure, it serves as a guide for both health practitioners and their patients.

Despite 40 years of aggressive pharmaceutical and surgical interventions, coronary artery disease remains the number one killer of women and men in Western civilization. Cardiovascular disease, more than ever, demonstrates the landscape has changed so significantly, that new information must be given to the young and old health professionals seeing patients on a day to day basis. Dr. Sinatra has 40 plus years of experience in cardiovascular disease and is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiology. Dr. Mark Houston practices integrative nutritional preventive cardiology and has superb expertise in hypertension, and dyslipidemia which are major factors in the genesis of cardiovascular disease. The information in this book will give doctors-to-be, and even doctors-that-are the overlooked information they need for a balanced approach to cardiovascular treatment that includes a healing/healthy diet, nutritional supplementation, exercise and weight management. Those are crucial and powerful additions to the toolbox with which to maintain health and fix problems. That's the integrative approach that Dr. Sinatra, Dr Houston and his fellow authors, have been using with great success for decades. The Table of Contents shows a true revision - all new material - this is more of a companion volume to the original edition.

Includes recommendations and clinical studies on ideal drugs to reduce blood pressure with fewest side effects and optimal efficacy. Presents a nutrition program for patients to manage high blood pressure and reduce weight which, if followed, helps lower the risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and early death. Provides a comprehensive review of nutritional supplements to improve blood pressure control. Written by leading experts in hypertension and nutrition, this book presents a unique and optimal approach to reducing cardiovascular problems related to high blood pressure, it serves as a guide for both health practitioners and their patients.

50 MILLION AMERICANS HAVE HYPERTENSION.

36 MILLION OF THEM ARE TICKING TIME BOMBS!

One in four Americans suffers from high blood pressure, a deadly disease with no early symptoms or warning signs. More than two-thirds of hypertension sufferers do not have the disease under control, which means they have an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, diabetes, and kidney failure. Now a pioneering researcher and expert takes the treatment of hypertension into the twenty-first century with a scientifically researched, highly effective, and drug-free program based on his own successful, all-natural formula. Discover:

• Vitamins, minerals, flavonoids, and other food-related substances that can help reverse hypertension naturally

• The amazing healing powers of supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids, olive oil, garlic, L-arginine, guava fruit, and more

• How to implement the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, plus delicious, healthy recipes

• Exercise and stress-reduction techniques and other lifestyle habits that can help reduce high blood pressure.

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WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUTTM HYPERTENSION

Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022! Encompassing functional cardiology, integrative medicine, and metabolic medicine/cardiology, this unique reference offers an up-to-date, expert approach to heart health wellness and treating the diseased heart and blood vessels. It provides today's practitioners with insight into various treatment options and alternatives to pharmaceutical care and surgery, incorporating new scientific information on metabolic and integrative cardiovascular medicine from peer-reviewed articles, evidence-based medicine, and human clinical research as a foundation for practical clinical information. Covers functional cardiology, integrative medicine, and metabolic medicine/cardiology in an expert, practical manner - ideally suited for practitioners who already incorporate integrative approaches in their practice, as well as more traditional clinicians who want to learn more about this growing area. Reviews pathophysiology, vascular biology and vascular aging, nutrition supplements and food sensitivities, testing and cardiovascular disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia, congestive heart failure, CV genomics, pharmacotherapy, special populations, and more. Helps clinicians develop a comprehensive prevention, management, and treatment program to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease, targeting organ damage, morbidity, and mortality. Ideal for cardiologists, fellows, naturopathic, osteopathic and chiropractic physicians, primary care and internal medicine providers, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

Coronary heart disease has long been the number one killer in this country, and for decades, we have been told about five basic risk factors: elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and smoking. But the truth is that heart disease is much more complex-- with close to 400 risk factors!
In this innovative guide, Dr. Mark Houston helps readers discover the causes of heart disease, how to prevent and treat its debilitating effects via nutrition, nutritional supplements, exercise, weight management, and lays to rest to various myths (cholesterol is not the primary cause) based on scientific studies and medical publications.
Readers will also learn how to indentify the risk factors most likely to endager them and construct an arsenal of non-pharmacological preventitive strategies that can counteract this most deadly disease.