60 ways to lower your blood pressure : what you need to know to save your life

You may have high blood pressure and not even know it. Yet high blood pressure greatly increases your risk for a devastating heart attack or stroke. What can you do to discover whether you're at risk, disarm this silent killer, and increase your chances of enjoying the years you've been given?In __60 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure__, physician and bestselling author Robert Lesslie provides easy-to-understand, expert advice, including* what your blood pressure numbers mean and what you can do to improve them* the truth about the benefits of exercise, sleep, and stress reduction* how to know if you need medication and if so, which kind Dr. Lesslie's proven ways to lower your blood pressure show you the steps to take on your way to long-term health and a more vibrant life. Dave Jernigan Ya gotta know your numbers, just barely A little (uncomfortable) history So what's the big deal? The metabolic syndrome You're not alone Plumbing 101, basic physiology The numbers, what do they mean? Measuring your blood pressure Office-based bp management Home monitoring Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring The white coat syndrome Ya gotta know your numbers, it's getting a little frosty Getting started Don't dash off The low-carb approach Please pass the salt Wreaking havoc Becoming salt savvy Exercise, get moving Hot off the press The motor's always running All you need is a good night's sleep Weight loss Have you got a light? Myrtle Ya gotta know your numbers, the sentinel The fine print Complementary and alternative medicine CAM - what really works? CAM, where you can save your money CAM, things you need to avoid CAM, a realistic and workable approach I've tried everything Pearls from the experts Ya gotta know your numbers, heart don't fail me now When it comes to BP meds, what choices do we have? The water pills Diuretics, the pro and cons The calcium channel blockers CCBS, the pros and cons The beta blockers Beta blockers, the pros and cons Keep an ace up your sleeve Ace inhibitors, the pros and cons The ARBS The ARBS, the pros and cons Combination BP drugs, are they worth it? The pros and cons of the combination drugs The big guns Children and adolescents Special circumstances A ticking time bomb Don't be misled It's all about balance FAQ's Victory! Putting it all together (60) ya gotta know your numbers. "You may have high blood pressure and not even know it. Yet high blood pressure greatly increases your risk for a devastating heart attack or stroke. What can you do to discover whether you're at risk, disarm this silent killer, and increase your chances of enjoying the years you've been given? In 60 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure, physician and bestselling author Robert Lesslie provides easy-to-understand, expert advice, including what your blood pressure numbers mean and what you can do to improve them the truth about the benefits of exercise, sleep, and stress reductionhow to know if you need medication and if so, which kind Dr. Lesslie's proven ways to lower your blood pressure show you the steps to take on your way to long-term health and a more vibrant life."--Publisher's description You may have high blood pressure and not even know it. Yet high blood pressure greatly increases your risk for a devastating heart attack or stroke. What can you do to discover whether you're at risk, disarm this silent killer, and increase your chances of enjoying the years you've been given? In 60 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure, physician and bestselling author Robert Lesslie provides easy-to-understand, expert advice, including what your blood pressure numbers mean and what you can do to improve them; the truth about the benefits of exercise, sleep, and stress reduction; and how to know if you need medication and if so, which kind. Dr. Lesslie's proven ways to lower your blood pressure show you the steps to take on your way to long-term health and a more vibrant life. AYou may have high blood pressure and not even know it. Yet high blood pressure greatly increases your risk for a devastating heart attack or stroke. What can you do to discover whether you're at risk, disarm this silent killer, and increase your chances of enjoying the years you've been given? In 60 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure, physician and bestselling author Robert Lesslie provides easy-to-understand, expert advice, includingwhat your blood pressure numbers mean and what you can do to improve themthe truth about the benefits of exercise, sleep, and stress reductionhow to know if you need medication and if so, which kind Dr. Lesslie's proven ways to lower your blood pressure show you the steps to take on your way to long-term health and a more vibrant life In 60 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure, physician and best-selling author Robert Lesslie describes proven ways to lower your blood pressure and provides clear, expert advice on what your blood pressure numbers mean, what you can do to improve them, and what's at stake if you don't.