Description
Book SynopsisThe safe and trusted way to prevent and reverse heart disease Written in plain English and packed with tons of authoritative advice, Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease For Dummies includes the most up-to-date information on coronary heart disease and its treatment.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease 5
Chapter 1: Taking Charge of Your Heart Health 7
Chapter 2: Understanding the Onset and Outcomes of Heart Disease 15
Chapter 3: Are You at Risk of Heart Disease? How to Turn That Risk Around 39
Part II: Taking Basic Steps to Heart Health 51
Chapter 4: Forming a Partnership with Your Doctor for the Best Heart Care 53
Chapter 5: Embracing a Healthy Diet and Active Lifestyle 65
Chapter 6: Tapping the Power of the Mind/Body Connection 89
Chapter 7: Taking a Family Approach to Preventing Heart Disease 101
Part III: Tackling Key Health Risks for Heart Disease 111
Chapter 8: Combating High Blood Pressure 113
Chapter 9: Managing Bad (and Good) Cholesterol 129
Chapter 10: Managing Your Weight to Lower Your Risk 143
Chapter 11: Quitting Smoking 157
Part IV: Treating Heart Disease 169
Chapter 12: Modern Medical Arsenal: Rx Weapons for Heart Disease 171
Chapter 13: The 411 on Invasive and Surgical Procedures 189
Chapter 14: Exploring Complementary Therapies 201
Chapter 15: Taking Back Your Life after a Heart Event 213
Part V: Heart-Healthy Recipes 225
Chapter 16: Heart-Healthy Breakfasts 227
Chapter 17: Heart-Healthy Lunches 243
Chapter 18: Heart-Healthy Dinners 263
Chapter 19: Snacks, Starters, and Desserts 287
Part VI: The Part of Tens 299
Chapter 20: Ten Differences in Heart Disease between Women and Men 301
Chapter 21: Ten Cardiac Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore 307
Chapter 22: Ten Heart Tests to Consider or Avoid 311
Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Involving Your Family in a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle 317
Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 323
Index 325
