Is Heart Surgery Necessary?: What Your Doctor Won't Tell You [Paperback]

Julian Whitaker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1997

Dr. Whitaker offers real alternatives for the heart patient faced with the decision of a lifetime.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Regnery Publishing (July 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895264277
• ISBN-13: 978-0895264275
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,127,587 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Julian Whitaker, MD, is founder of the Whitaker Wellness Institute, the largest alternative medical clinic in the US, located in Newport Beach, California. He is the author of 13 books and, for the past 15 years, has written the monthly newsletter "Health & Healing." An outspoken proponent of alternative therapies and medical freedom, Dr. Whitaker is also founder of the nonprofit Freedom of Health Foundation.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Take control of your health and surgery decisions!, November 24, 1998

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This review is from: Is Heart Surgery Necessary?: What Your Doctor Won't Tell You (Paperback)

This book takes you where most authors (and Doctors) are afraid to tread. Dr. Whitaker is an M.D. himself and has the knowledge and insight to force us to think about our own health and how WE have control of our future. His knowledge of supplements and herbs is extensive and complete.

We have with this book the opportunity to make informed decisions and he gives us insight on making the right decisions. We must not take the word of the surgeon because he just "said so."

This is an excellent read, easy to understand, in layman's terms; but treats the reader with respect. This is a total wellness book, Dr. Whitaker tells us how to get healthy and stay healthy, and possibly how to reverse our heart health.

My chiropractor recommended this book and I read his copy, but now I am ordering my own copy.

5.0 out of 5 stars Life saving option packed book, May 21, 2010

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This review is from: Is Heart Surgery Necessary?: What Your Doctor Won't Tell You (Hardcover)

I am overjoyed at finding this volume. I have recommended many of the suggestions found within to my patients over the years. Remember, a doctor only knows what they are taught in school. Dr Whitaker was thinking out of the box, he has produced a valuable tool not only for our fellowship, but for the masses as well.

I have always encouraged 3 and even 4 opinions before anyone has any surgical procedure. Cardiovascular surgery is one that should always be considered only after knowing ALL the FACTS.

Dr Whitaker has given us food for thought with this volume. And frankly; following this book could save your life. I am honored to have seen this volume, it has awakened the sense of humanity that sometimes is lost by new drugs, time restraints and monetary needs.

Yes see your doctor, Yes get as many opinions that you deem comfortable for you. but Please read this book, It may prevent you from having surgery that may not be altogether necessary.

I am a cardiovascular wellness professional. I believe in prevention, yet there are times when there are no additional options to surgical remedies.

Please be aware that; at times, there are choices, Dr Whitakers' book is just one of them. Yet it is a good one.