The 30-day heart tune-up : a breakthrough medical plan to prevent and reverse heart disease by Masley, Steven, author instant download

The 30-day heart tune-up : a breakthrough medical plan to prevent and reverse heart disease by Masley, Steven, author instant download

x, 387 pages : 24 cm, Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of Americans today, and while most doctors focus on lowering cholesterol and blood pressure they are overlooking the real culprit: glucose levels. With today's overweight population and dramatic increase in Type II Diabetes, studies now show that sugar, not fat, does most of the heart damage. Plaque reducing statins used to lower high cholesterol treat some symptoms but not the cause of most heart disease -- and they do not stop the growth of arterial plaque. The good news is that everyone -- regardless of size, genetics, gender, or age -- can treat arterial plaque and prevent heart attacks and strokes with this book. The key to the program is about shrinking arterial plaque, improving circulation, and strengthening your heartbeat with fiber and fitness using these tools: adding heart-healing foods to your diet; exercise that strengthens your heart and arteries; stress management; and a customized heart-friendly supplement plan, Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-376) and index, Foreword / Douglas D. Schocken -- My promise -- The 30-day heart tune-up breakthrough -- Truths and myths about cardiovascular risk factors -- How young is your heart? -- Eat right for your heart -- Take your heart for a spin -- De-stress your heart -- Tune up your heart with revitalizing foods and supplements -- Sexier you -- Getting started with the 30-day food plan -- 60 heart-healing recipes -- Appendices. Body mass index chart -- Dr. Masley's recommended body fat percentage rates -- Calcium requirements -- Fiber content of common foods (in grams) -- Helpful resources