How to Control High Blood Pressure Without Drugs

Robert L. Rowan, a distinguished New York City physician, offers a straightforward, easy-to-follow plan that can help you reduce the risks of high blood pressure -- and reduce reliance on potentially harmful medications. He shows you how to work with your doctor to find the course of treatment that's best for you. Here you'll find everything you need to know about high blood pressure -- and about the safest, most effective ways to control it.
-- Complete calorie and nutrient tables, with information on how salt, fats, calcium, and cholesterol affect your blood pressure
-- A series of simple exercise routines designed to fit your schedule
-- A look at relaxation techniques such as biofeedback at works and what doesn't
-- A guide to monitoring your own blood pressure
-- What it means to have a Type A personality, and how to modify it
-- A comprehensive chart of antihypertensive drugs, with benefits and potential side effects

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A full month of recipes and menus for a healthful, satisfying diet