Controlling High Blood Through Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Lifestyle, and Drugs

Download or read book Controlling High Blood Through Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Lifestyle, and Drugs written by Mark C. Houston and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this second edition of the book, Dr. Houston confirms his stature as master of making the complex understandable, of turning worries into easy and practical action items, and in providing a comprehensive guide for health that goes well beyond blood pressure control. This book is for doctors, nutritionists, naturopaths, pharmacists, and most importantly for all the regular people who understand that high blood pressure is the insidious agent most likely to sabotage our health. I cannot think of another book where all the components of blood pressure control are discussed so thoroughly and clearly." - Sergio Fazio, MD, PhD, William and Sonja Connor Chair of Preventive Cardiology, Professor of Medicine, Director of Preventive Cardiology, Knight Cardiovascular Institute Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR "Dr. Mark Houston is perhaps the best hypertensive physician expert in the world! He not only brings enormous clinical experience to the table in treating thousands of patients, but also teaches physicians, performs and publishes clinical studies, while writing books for the lay public at the same time. If I had high blood pressure, I would consult with him in a heartbeat! This book is a great place to start for anyone with a family history of hypertension or overt blood pressure issues. Highly recommended!" - Dr. Steve Sinatra, Cardiologist "Dr. Houston offers an evidenced based approach to hypertension. Whether you are a patient or clinician this book contains a step by step approach not available in conventional medical practice. Learn to transform your health through the power of lifestyle medicine." - Mimi Guarneri MD FACC, Pres. Academy Integrative Health and Medicine, Med. Director Guarneri Integrative Health High blood pressure or hypertension is the most common primary diagnosis in the United States and a leading cause of heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and stroke. Despite extensive research over the past several decades, the cause of most cases of adult hypertension is still unknown and thought to be genetic. Current methods of controlling blood pressure in the general population need to be improved. Controlling High Blood Pressure through Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Lifestyle, and Drugs provides an integrative approach on how to prevent and treat high blood pressure. It includes scientific research, clinical evaluation, and applications which help patients learn easy solutions to implement treatments to prevent and manage hypertension. Key features: Includes recommendations and clinical studies on ideal drugs to reduce blood pressure with fewest side effects and optimal efficacy. Presents a nutrition program for patients to manage high blood pressure and reduce weight which, if followed, helps lower the risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and early death. Provides a comprehensive review of nutritional supplements to improve blood pressure control and reduce cardiovascular disease. Written by leading experts in hypertension and nutrition, this book presents a unique and optimal approach to reducing cardiovascular problems related to high blood pressure, it serves as a guide for both health practitioners and their patients.