Did you know that one in four Americans has high blood pressure? It is estimated that only 70 percent of these individuals know that they have high blood pressure. To help increase awareness and to aid those who are working to lower their blood pressure, Dr. Chad Rhoden of the University of Mississippi Medical Center and registered dietitian Sarah Wiley Schein have written a comprehensive yet practical book on this widespread condition.
Rhoden and Wiley offer straightforward plans for creating new habits regarding diet and nutrition; weight loss; exercise; binge eating; alcohol, tobacco and drug use; and stress management. To help develop some of these habits, Bringing Down High Blood Pressure also includes a guide for food selection as well as 70 delicious recipes for reducing blood pressure. Also included is a thorough discussion on the benefits and risks of various medications in addition to a discussion on alternative therapies.
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