Stop Inflammation Now ! (Hardcover)

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The author, a nuclear cardiologist and founder of the Fleming Heart and Health Institute in Omaha, Neb., builds on his earlier work (How to Bypass Your Bypass: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You About Cholesterol and Your Diet) to identify in this reader-friendly guide 12 risk factors for heart disease. According to Fleming, these factors-which include high blood cholesterol level (over 150), excess weight, elevated homocysteine (resulting from eating too much animal protein) and oxidants in the blood stream-trigger an inflammatory reaction that causes heart disease and may also be responsible for diabetes, arthritis and other serious conditions. Dismissing bypass surgery and angioplasty as short-term solutions, Fleming claims that his suggested diet, combined with regular exercise such as daily walking, will reverse heart disease without medication or surgery. He recommends that his diet be adopted in two phases: phase one is composed solely of fruit and vegetables; after consistent improvement in cardiac health has been accomplished, phase two, which adds whole grains, low-fat dairy and moderate servings of protein, may be undertaken. A variety of sample recipes and menus are provided. Fleming is opposed to the currently popular high-protein diets for losing weight. Although his exercise and eating plan certainly promotes health, the diet, which also eliminates caffeine, may discourage those who find it too restrictive.
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Product Description

A nuclear cardiologist defines the twelve triggers of inflammation-the true cause of heart disease and a host of additional serious health conditions.

Despite huge advances in medical science, heart disease and its related conditions continue to be the number- one killer in the United States. Dr. Richard Fleming decided to find out why. Through extensive research he discovered the immune system was the crucial piece missing from the diagnosis and treatment equation. He saw that when key elements in the blood became elevated they triggered a dangerous inflammatory chain reaction. These elements, ranging from bacteria to triglycerides, when combined with a high-protein diet and sedentary lifestyle, will cause arterial inflammation, a damaging, debilitating, and sometimes deadly condition. Stop Inflammation Now! explains all twelve triggers of inflammation-causes, interactions in the system, and the best ways to combat or, when necessary, to embrace them-and provides a clear, concise plan for prevention, treatment, and restoration of vital functions without prescription medication or surgical intervention. Dr. Fleming's research, and successful treatment of thousands of patients, has proven that once inflammation is reduced via simple and easy-to-implement diet and lifestyle changes, good health can be restored forever.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Adult (December 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399151117
• ISBN-13: 978-0399151118
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #117,670 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Follow-up on success, April 23, 2004

By	Stephen Sedmak "steve" (Milwaukee, WI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a follow-up, I lost 20 pounds in 6 weeks following the Phase I diet and daily activity, along with strength training twice per week.

I look and feel the healthiest I have been since high school.

My skin has cleared up and is now mostly blemish-free for the first time in my post-pubescent life.

My gums had always been inflamed despite brushing and flossing, but now look healthy since I've changed my diet.

The information in this book really works!

I haven't re-tested my cholesterol yet. I intend to lose another 15 pounds first.

36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Know thy enemy!, February 17, 2004

By	Stephen Sedmak "steve" (Milwaukee, WI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is some of the best money I have ever spent!

Six of my close family members have or had heart disease, of which three had diabetes, and two had cancer.

The information provided by Dr. Fleming provides a primary line of defense against these scourges of humankind, as well as several others, while providing guidelines that help improve health in general.

Even if you decide not to stick to his diet plan (I do), the general information is still extremely useful.

The title just doesn't do justice to the quality, depth, and breadth of information contained within. Most of the book deals with actual case studies and detailed descriptions of the mechanisms of disease as well as how you can influence them, presented in a straightforward fashion that makes for good reading.

I've skimmed through other mainstream books on heart disease, and most of them seem like self-help fluff compared to this book.

Only a few pages are given directly to the diet plan, as well as some recipies - concise and to the point. As for the diet itself - take it or leave it, but at least you will have the information you need to know to make informed decisions for yourself. Personally, I find the dishes surprisingly satisfying and filling, and add some extra spices of my own.

If you care about your health, read this book.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, following his plan I feel GREAT, April 8, 2006

By	Amalfi Coast Girl (Mid-Atlantic, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Stop Inflammation Now! (Paperback)

The author, a nuclear cardiologist, does nice job explaining difficult medical concepts for the rest of us. His book is very similar to Dr. Fuhrman's "Eat to Live". However, given his medical specialties he explains the same methodology in a very different manner. I found this book to be a nice complement to "Eat of Live."

The plans that both books advocate are tough for a "foodie" to follow. However, I have not felt better in 25 years. I decided to try to vegan route to lose weight, fully expecting to return to fish and cheese in a few months. I feel so good now I don't know if I will ever go back to my old eating habits.

If you don't feel like you did as a teenager or twenty something give this book a try. You might just be surprised how good you can feel (even at 43).

Update:
My husband got his blood tests back and the results were beyond what we could have expected. The blood was drawn 24 days after beginning a low fat vegan diet. His total cholesterol went from 177 to 113. His bad cholesterol (LDL) dropped from 100 to 53. There were no other changes to my husband's lifestyle beyond the 24 days with the dietary changes. If a 51 year old nonexercising male can get these results image what this book can do for you. I now recommend this program even more than I had previously. If you need to improve your health please give this program or "Eat to Live" a try. It appears to be working miracles at our home.

Update: July 13, 2006
My husband and I are still following the doctor's ideas. In the last 124 days we have lost 22, and 23 pounds respectively without really trying. We both also feel much better. If you are looking for a plan that will decrease your weight, and increase your health I recommend you give this plan a try.