Controlling High Blood Pressure the Natural Way [Mass Market Paperback]

David Carroll (Author), Wahida S. Karmally (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 4, 2000

Of the countless ailments that rack the human machine,
high blood pressure is one of the easiest to prevent
and one of the most responsive to treatment.

Who gets high blood pressure? Should you panic if you or someone you love develops hypertension? How can you help yourself, even if you're in a high-risk group?

High blood pressure is commonly the result of an unhealthy lifestyle, and it can almost always be controlled--without debilitating medications--simply by eating the right foods, taking the proper herb and vitamin supplements, getting the correct types of exercise, and practicing such stress-reducing techniques as meditation, visualization, tai chi, and yoga. This book gives you a firm grip on all these tools. Start using them today to build yourself a healthy, circulation-friendly life.

FEATURING:
- A triple-threat healing program that not only revitalizes your circulation system but also boosts your overall health
- A thirty-day food regimen--ninety full menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus many recipes for delicious foods to eat as you control hypertension

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Of the countless ailments that rack the human machine,
high blood pressure is one of the easiest to prevent
and one of the most responsive to treatment.

Who gets high blood pressure? Should you panic if you or someone you love develops hypertension? How can you help yourself, even if you're in a high-risk group?

High blood pressure is commonly the result of an unhealthy lifestyle, and it can almost always be controlled--without debilitating medications--simply by eating the right foods, taking the proper herb and vitamin supplements, getting the correct types of exercise, and practicing such stress-reducing techniques as meditation, visualization, tai chi, and yoga. This book gives you a firm grip on all these tools. Start using them today to build yourself a healthy, circulation-friendly life.

FEATURING:
- A triple-threat healing program that not only revitalizes your circulation system but also boosts your overall health
- A thirty-day food regimen--ninety full menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus many recipes for delicious foods to eat as you control hypertension

About the Author

David L. Carroll is the author of more than thirty books and ten network TV programs. He now specializes in medical self-help books, including Living with Parkinson's and The Complete Book of Natural Medicines, and film documentaries on medical technology and drug prevention.

Wahida Karmally, M.S., is Director of Nutrition at the Irving Center for Clinical Research, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. She is a frequent contributor to Newsweek.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books; 1 edition (January 4, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345431464
• ISBN-13: 978-0345431462
• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 0.7 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,982 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Motivating Format, March 18, 2002

By 

Debra (Plano, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Controlling High Blood Pressure the Natural Way (Mass Market Paperback)

This book has a motivating format for controlling high blood pressure and maintaining weight. The DASH diet information is wonderful---the food is delicious and healthful. I can honestly see myself eating this way the rest of my life. The information on stress relief and exercise is also very well-written.

33 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not enough information, March 4, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Controlling High Blood Pressure the Natural Way (Mass Market Paperback)

I found this book to be a summary of all the collective knowledge I have previously obtained on the subject of high blood pressure. I purchased the book looking forward to following their suggested eating plan, however, the receipes do not contain any information with respect to number of servings, calories, sodium content, fat content, etc. You never quite know if that Spinach Pie you just wolfed down was meant to be shared amongst 2 or 6 people. Because of this, I had to give up as I just don't have the time to calculate appropriate servings size, etc.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Information on High Blood Pressure, October 15, 2010

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G. Lilly (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Controlling High Blood Pressure the Natural Way (Mass Market Paperback)

This is an excellent book on natural ways to deal with high blood pressure. I picked up this book and 5 other books at my local library after I went to the dentist and found that I was running high. 2 out of the 7 books really pushed for seeking natural means to mild hypertention while the others advocated the pharmacudical companies. I am a african american nurse and I was so fascinated with the information that fruits and vegetables high in potassium decrease the sodium, thus decreasing high blood pressure in salt sensitive subjects (most blacks). This in turn decreases glaucoma, kidney disease, stroke. A lot of studies showed proof that the medical society was and is aware of this. I remember a few years ago when I was being tested for glaucoma that I asked the opthamologist if hypertension was linked and he said he didn't know. Period, end of discussion. He wanted to finish his expensive field test and prescribe expensive eye drops and make numerous appointments. Likewise the primary doctor only wanted to immediately prescibe medications that would in turn create other health conditions that would need more prescription for life. I didn't want to travel that way and retire with medication bills over my head. I learnt that just ommitting sodium is not enough and I need to buy low-sodium products in the grocery aisle. I even printed 4 pages and made a poster for my school staff. I will order 10 books and give to relatives. Great 30-Day Hypertensive Diet Plan. I want to keep this book on my nightstand! Excellent and easy to read and to the point.