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A medical doctor at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Washington, D.C., Freis ran a five-year study to study hypertension (high blood pressure) in the 1960s. At the time, high blood pressure was thought to be a benefit, a way to increase circulation to the brain and extremities. For the study, one group of men with hypertension was given a diuretic to decrease their blood pressure; another set of men with hypertension, the control group, was given a placebo. The results were clear: the control group had 21 serious health complications -- stroke, heart attack, or death -- but the treated group only had one. Freis received the Albert Lasker Award for clinical medical research in 1971, citing him for research which was "an exemplary demonstration of the potential of preventive medicine." Dr. Freis died February 1 from organ failure. He was 92. From This is True for 30 January 2005 Suggestions for further reading:
 By: Marla Heller List Price: $21.95 Amazon Price: $21.95 Editorial Review: The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) has been proven in several research studies, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to lower blood pressure and cholesterol without medication. It is the diet recommended by the NIH for lowering blood pressure. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend this eating plan for everyone. And the DASH diet forms the basis for the USDA MyPyramid. The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, low fat or nonfat dairy, and includes lean meats, fish and poultry, grains, nuts and beans. It will help lower cholesterol and will support healthy weight loss. It is flexible enough to meet the lifestyle and food preferences of most people. However, many people find it challenging to put the DASH diet into practice. This is the user-friendly book, designed to make it easy; it was written by a dietitian who is experienced in helping people make sustainable changes in how they eat. This book shows you how to follow the DASH diet in your real life. How to eat on-the-run, how to add more vegetables even if you hate vegetables, how to make over your kitchen to support the DASH diet, how to lose weight with the DASH diet. It has 28 days of meal plans (with adjustments for 1200, 1600, and 2000 calorie plans), and DASH-friendly recipes. It shows you how to make other lifestyle changes to lower blood pressure, such as losing weight and adding exercise. What differentiates this book from other books on the DASH diet? This book provides practical, real life solutions. It goes beyond "what" is involved with the DASH diet; it also shows you "how." The book helps you make your own personal plan, with the specific steps you will take to fit the DASH diet into your daily routine. This book truly allows you to make your own personal "DASH Diet Action Plan," whether your goal is lowering blood pressure, or just having a healthier lifestyle. It is your first step in improving your health for the long run.  By: John T. CacioppoWilliam Patrick List Price: $25.95 Amazon Price: $17.13 Editorial Review: A pioneering neuroscientist reveals the reasons for loneliness and what to do about it. John T. Cacioppo's groundbreaking research topples one of the pillars of modern medicine and psychology: the focus on the individual as the unit of inquiry. By employing brain scans, monitoring blood pressure, and analyzing immune function, he demonstrates the overpowering influence of social context?a factor so strong that it can alter DNA replication. He defines an unrecognized syndrome?chronic loneliness?brings it out of the shadow of its cousin depression, and shows how this subjective sense of social isolation uniquely disrupts our perceptions, behavior, and physiology, becoming a trap that not only reinforces isolation but can also lead to early death. He gives the lie to the Hobbesian view of human nature as a "war of all against all," and he shows how social cooperation is, in fact, humanity's defining characteristic. Most important, he shows how we can break the trap of isolation for our benefit both as individuals and as a society. 12 illustrations.  By: Mark C. HoustonBarry FoxNadine Taylor List Price: $14.99 Amazon Price: $10.19 Editorial Review: A revolutionary, all- natural treatment program for reversing the 'silent killer' affecting more than 50 million Americans. Hypertension is a dangerous and deadly disease. There are no symptoms, so most sufferers have no idea anything is wrong-making more than 45 million Americans ticking time bombs. And while there are many drugs on the market that combat this condition, the costs and side effects are often prohibitive. Now, a leading expert and researcher introduces an all-natural solution. His comprehensive treatment regimen controls high blood pressure using the best of traditional and alternative medicine. Readers will learn about Dr. Houston's own successful all-natural formula, which attacks hypertension from many angles. When used in conjunction with dietary approaches-also outlined in the book- andcombined with exercise, stress reduction, and medication, this program has resulted in success for 90% of Dr.Houston's patients!  By: Stephen T. Sinatra List Price: $16.00 Amazon Price: $10.88 Editorial Review: The numbers speak for themselves. More than 50 million Americans suffer from high blood pressure?and yet despite the billions we spend on medication, the death rate from high blood pressure has risen 36 percent in the past decade. Clearly, the time has come for a radical new treatment plan. And that?s exactly what Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra delivers in this invaluable new book. All too often people with high blood pressure get the same frustrating advice from their doctors: lose some weight, lay off the salt, and fill a bunch of prescriptions. One of the nation?s leading authorities on cardiovascular disease, Dr. Sinatra offers a different approach. Through an eight week plan that takes into account your lifestyle, medical history, and special needs, this book will dramatically lower your blood pressure while at the same time reducing or even eliminating your need for medications. Inside you will discover ? How to diagnose high blood pressure and get the help you need fast ? A meal-by-meal diet plan you can start following today ? The relationship between hypertension, cholesterol, heart disease, and stroke ? The special risk factors for women, the elderly, and African Americans ? Easy, enjoyable exercises you can make part of your daily routine ? How dietary supplements work and which ones are best for you ? Which medications to use?and which to avoid ? Finding the stress-reduction program that works for you Clearly written, user friendly, grounded in science and common sense, and full of inspiring case histories and delicious recipes, Lower Your Blood Pressure in Eight Weeks is the one book that deals with all the factors involved in hypertension. This program has worked wonders with hundreds of Dr. Sinatra?s patients. Now it will do the same for you!  By: Robert E. Kowalski List Price: $15.95 Amazon Price: $10.85 Editorial Review: "The book is exceptional in its clarity and depth. I would recommend it to anyone with a tendency to hypertension." ?Charles Keenan Jr., M.D., Associate Professor of Family Practice, UCLA "Hypertension is an important member of the quartet of risk factors for cardiovascular disease--the other three are elevated cholesterol levels, diabetes, and cigarette smoking. Robert Kowalski endeavors to bring all these risk factors under control without resorting to medications. This book presents simple answers to the questions that arise when people take charge of their own health in partnership with their physician." "The Blood Pressure Cure offers a comprehensive, nutritionally sound, and easily accessible guide to lowering one's blood pressure safely and effectively." "Robert Kowalski is now doing for blood pressure what he did for cholesterol in his previous books--he is revolutionizing the way we think about the non-pharmaceutical treatment of this important risk factor for heart disease. This well-written, concise book is a must-read for every person suffering from or treating high blood pressure." Robert Kowalski, the bestselling author of The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure, presents a clinically proven program that draws on the very latest research on high blood pressure causes, development, and treatment. With the most up-to-date information on herbs, supplements, diet, physical activity, and more, this commonsense, easy-to-follow program can help you lower your blood pressure so that you can decrease your risk of heart attack and stroke?and increase your chances of living a long and healthy life. |
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