What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM): Hypertension: The Revolutionary Nutrition and Lifestyle Program to Help Fight High Blood Pressure (What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About...) (Paperback)

by Mark C. Houston (Author), Barry Fox (Author), Nadine Taylor (Author) "Although each of these people suffered from a distinctly different disease, in the end they all died of the same underlying problem-hypertension, commonly called high..." (more)
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"A highly informative and enjoyable read."

Product Description
A revolutionary, all- natural treatment program for reversing the 'silent killer' affecting more than 50 million Americans. Hypertension is a dangerous and deadly disease. There are no symptoms, so most sufferers have no idea anything is wrong-making more than 45 million Americans ticking time bombs. And while there are many drugs on the market that combat this condition, the costs and side effects are often prohibitive. Now, a leading expert and researcher introduces an all-natural solution. His comprehensive treatment regimen controls high blood pressure using the best of traditional and alternative medicine. Readers will learn about Dr. Houston's own successful all-natural formula, which attacks hypertension from many angles. When used in conjunction with dietary approaches-also outlined in the book- andcombined with exercise, stress reduction, and medication, this program has resulted in success for 90% of Dr.Houston's patients!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 287 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; 1 edition (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446690848
• ISBN-13: 978-0446690843
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,084 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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88 of 97 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This book should not be your only source of information, August 3, 2005

By	Big Foot's Mom - See all my reviews

I'm only giving this book 3 stars because I think someone needs to temper the other reviews with some common sense.

This book is a good starting point for anyone dealing with or concerned about hypertension, but before investing in and ingesting all of the supplements recommended on pages 132-133, I think a person needs more information from additional reputable sources to be certain they fully understand the risks and benefits of taking any of these nutrients in supplemental form. There are risks of adverse side effects and toxicity from supplements that are not there when you get what you need from the foods you eat. Those risks vary with things such as your age, pregnancy, illness, surgery,and medications you may be taking, not just the dosage. Each person's circumstance's are unique, so these recommendations should not be considered one-size-fits-all. I don't think this book emphasizes enough how important it is to keep your doctor current about any herbs and supplements you are taking and in what doses.

Below is some of the references I use to better understand the functions and risks of all of the nutritional supplements out there. They will open your eyes about how cautious you need to be about any supplements you take.

Vitamins, Herbs, Minerals, & Supplements: The Complete Guide by H. Winter Griffith, M.D.

A-Z Guide to Drup-Herb-Vitamin Interactions by Schuyler W. Lyninger Jr. et al

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Potassium But Were Too Tired To Ask by Betty Kamen, Ph. D.

The Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center at
http://lpi. oregonstate.edu

http://www.nutritiondata.com (This is the best website for tracking calories and nutrients in foods and recipes! More complete than any book I've found.)

http://www.consumerlab.com (This site is like Consumer Reports for supplements. Requires a subscription for complete access, but there is still a lot of good info for free there.)

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Natural Treatment of Hypertension, October 2, 2003

By A Customer

This is the book that I and all patients with high blood pressure have been waiting for. The incredible science is presented in a way that all nonmedical persons can understand what high blood pressure is, what problems it causes and most importantly how to prevent and treat it with natural means and life style changes. The author has academic credentials as outlined in the back of the book . This book is based on an article published in a peer- reviewed journal called the Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association, which makes it very credible. The author backs up all information and suggestions with references. There is even an appendix for medical persons to read. This book differs from all the others that have been published in many respects. It offers a step by step program on how to treat high blood pressure. There are suggestions on nutrition ,diet, supplements, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, weight control, exercise ,prescription drugs and much more. This will become the BIBLE of high blood pressure for the lay person as well as medical persons. Every patient with high blood pressure should get a copy of this book and read it. Every person who has a friend or loved one with high blood pressure should give it to them. Medical doctors, Chiropracters, Osteopathic physicians, Naturopathic physicians, nutritionists, registered dieticians ,nurses and other health care providers should recommend this book to their patients with high blood pressure. The information in this book could be lifesaving. Dr. Houston has combined the best of traditional and natural medicine in a scholarly book that is readable. It will be a great reference source for anyone with this disease. I would highly recommend it.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise, yet complete., November 2, 2003

By	Janet Yarrow (Westport, CT USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you are looking for a book to educate yourself in the use of vitamins, minerals and diet in the treatment of hypertension, pick up a copy of this book. Inside, Mark Houston thoroughly explains the science behind using both dietary supplements and diet therapy to help fight high blood pressure. Both health professionals and people who would like to acquaint themselves with the scientically based alternatives that have been proven through scientific research will find a wealth of useful information inside. Concise and easy to read, "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Hypertension" contains the latest information about how to control hypertension through the use of diet and dietary supplements, compiled neatly into a single comprehensive guide.