What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM) : Cholesterol: The Latest Natural Treatments and Scientific Advances in One Breakthrough Program [Paperback]

Stephen R. Devries (Author), Winifred Conkling (Author)

Book Description

Series: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About... | Publication Date: June 26, 2007

Heart disease is largely preventable, but conventional cholesterol management is often inadequate. According to university cardiologist and leading prevention specialist Dr. Stephen R. Devries, avoiding heart disease requires a far more comprehensive approach that balances new high tech testing with low tech treatments. Now, in WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT CHOLESTEROL, Dr. Devries combines natural treatments with the latest scientific
advances. New types of cholesterol tests are highlighted that go far beyond routine testing to identify hidden risks. Expanding the traditional medical model, Dr. Devries illustrates the role of mind/body interventions, lifestyle, supplements, vitamins, and conservative use of medication for optimal prevention.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Dr. Devries is part of the new breed of integrative cardiologists who offer safe and effective alternatives...Highly recommended. --Stephen T. Sinatra, MD, FACC, CNS, author of Reverse Heart Disease Now

"A must read if your cholesterol is high and you are trying to decide what to do about it. Dr. Stephen Devries shares his 20 years of clinical experience as an integrative cardiologist and clearly guides patients through the myriad of supplement, herbal, dietary, and medication options for cholesterol management." --Victoria Maizes, MD, executive director, Program in Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona

"Dr. Stephen Devries has done an outstanding job in presenting the most-up-todate information on managing cholesterol levels and heart attack risk. He explains clearly and concisely the role of diagnostic tests, lifestyle changes, pharmaceutical drugs, dietary supplements, and natural remedies in protecting your heart so that you can take greater charge of your own health. Highly recommended." --Andrew Weil, MD


"Finally, a credible, credentialed cardiologist takes a stand for treating the real causes of heart disease beyond cholesterol." --Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times bestselling author of UltraMetabolism and editor in chief of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine

About the Author

STEPHEN R. DEVRIES, M.D., is a preventive cardiologist and is an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiology and Center for
Integrative Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style (June 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446697737
• ISBN-13: 978-0446697736
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #798,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars for Devies' book, July 26, 2007

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R. J. Manasse "grateful patient" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM) : Cholesterol: The Latest Natural Treatments and Scientific Advances in One Breakthrough Program (Paperback)

Dr. Devries did an excellent work in presenting medical research on heart disease and cholesterol in an easy read fashion for the lay person. The manner in which Dr. Devries writes makes heart disease and cholesterol a "a no brainer" to understand is superb. Dr.Devries has been my health coach for the past 4 years. His understanding of the subject has made the world of difference in my understanding my own health. Through his methods, my blood pressure and cholesterol levels are closely monitored and controlled. I am very grateful for his medical care and expertise which is now offered to the world through this book.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sensible, balance approach to a healthy heart., September 29, 2007

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Greg Borzo "award-winning journalist, author" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM) : Cholesterol: The Latest Natural Treatments and Scientific Advances in One Breakthrough Program (Paperback)

As a former Health and Science Editor for American Medical News, I can heartily recommend "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Cholesterol." Dr. Devries offers a wonderful array of information and advice in plain English -- from what to eat and how to exercise to how to understand medical test results and work with your doctor.

One of the best features of this book is the way it merges traditional medicine with alternative approaches. This book does not present a lecture from a know-it-all conservative, traditional doctor or a treatise from a fringe physician on how health food and yoga will save your life. Instead, this book presents a balanced, reasonable approach to strong hearts and healthy lives by a traditionally trained physician who is open to new ideas, as long as they are proven and sensible. Dr. Devries integrates the best of both worlds, traditional and alternative.

Another appealing feature is the fact that some sections and chapters are clearly aimed at those who just want a simple explanation, while other sections and chapters provide detailed information backed up by rigorous research and thoughtful medical expertise for those who want to understand the science behind the suggestions.

Everyone should be as fortunate to have Dr. Devries as his or her personal doctor. The next best thing would be to read his book...and take it to heart.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable ,Authentic , Healing...Prevention Oriented., June 25, 2007

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Robert Calvetti (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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A REMARKABLE guide for prevention and personal empowerment! Finally a source which covers a wealthy spectrum of heart healthy directives and wisdom embracing the most timely and best of Integrative Medicine.

DR. Devries presents valuable heart healthy information on every page including many helpful charts and guidlines. He also includes very informative references and resources. The book is comprehensive and oriented to achieve the most favorable results in a practical manner. Doing the advice is becoming and being more healthy. The sections entitled "TAKE THIS TO HEART" at the end of each chapter provide the salient points on which to take action.

Dr. Devries is to be commended for going a different way and presenting a program which is AUTHENTICALLY prevention oriented,a rare find in the all too often mechanistic medical model which dominates the "health" system. His holistic practice is humanizing, personalizing,and consequently truly healing in nature. The book is in layman's language and an easy read.

HEARTILY recommended!