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ISBN-10: 0195129091
ISBN-13: 9780195129090
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Cardiac disease is the number one cause of death among adult Americans:each year, 478,000 individuals die of coronary artery disease, 1.5 millionsuffer a heart attack, 407,000 undergo bypass surgery, and 300,000 receiveangioplasty. Most of us have read about the risk factors--simply being a manover the age of 45 or a woman who has gone through menopause makes one morelikely to suffer from coronary artery disease, as do a family history of cardiacdisease, diabetes, cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, a sedentarylifestyle, elevated levels of cholesterol, and stress. Unfortunately, inaddressing this epidemic, many books and experts have made it seem that reducingheart disease risk… means out-and-out deprivation, advocating stringent andunrealistic programs without answering some of the key questions patients have:Does heart disease really mean I can't eat anything that tastes good? Doestaking medication mean I'm a failure at controlling my diet? How can I stickwith an exercise program when it bores me?In this groundbreaking volume, Dr. Mary McGowan draws on her years ofclinical experience in working with real patients to create a proven, livableprogram for preventing and reversing cardiac disease. Of course, we can't changeour age or our family history--but there are significant positive actions thatwe can take to change our lives without feeling deprived. In Heart Fitness forLife, Dr. McGowan shows you how, with a comprehensive and down-to-earth lifeplan that includes:* A 20 percent fat diet--which gets results because it is strict enough tomake a difference but lenient enough for people to stick with it* A detailed investigation into the genetic basis of high cholesterol--andwhat to do about it* A thorough explanation of the role of estrogen in preventing heartdisease--dispelling the confusion surrounding this issue and offering clear,reassuring advice* A non-judgemental and supportive approach to cholesterol and blood pressuremedications that explains when taking medication is appropriate and evennecessary* Vital, up-to-date information about the risks of elevated lipoprotein (a)and homocysteine levels* An energizing section on making exercise an exciting and fulfilling part ofone's life, developed in tandem with an exercise physiologist* A concrete plan for giving up smoking--that really works!* An analysis of the connection between stress and heart disease, with testedstress-reduction techniques developed by a psychiatrist* A selection of delicious and easy low-fat recipes developed by aprofessional chef--including pizzas, pasta, and desserts* Straightforward advice and suggestions from a registered dietitian abouthow you can design your own low-fat, low-cholesterol mealsAnd, at the core of Heart Fitness for Life are the stories of nine patients,ordinary men and women, who took on the challenge of fighting heart disease withDr. McGowan's program--and who have won extraordinary victories.At last, in one volume, you have the expert advice and information you need totruly live well, whether you are a man or a woman, looking to prevent or reversecardiac disease. By combining good food and good health with authoritativemedical information and advice, Dr. McGowan's book truly has the power to changelives.