Prescription for Life

Prescription for Life
Author: Richard MD Furman, FACS
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2014-09-30
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1441220461

During his more than thirty years as a vascular surgeon, Richard Furman literally held clogged arteries and diseased hearts in his hands and wondered why the person lying on the table hadn't been more careful. Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in America, and in most cases it is completely preventable. So why are we slowly destroying our bodies and killing ourselves? And what can we do to turn it around? The good news is, simple, sustainable lifestyle changes can mean the difference between health and infirmity, between life and death. Putting his three decades of experience and education to work, Dr. Furman gives readers the strategies they need to live not just longer, but younger. This essential resource to health helps readers -achieve and maintain their ideal weight -reduce their risk for life-threatening diseases -make exercise a natural part of their lives -learn what foods to eat and what foods to avoid It even shows how following the plan can not only eliminate heart disease, but also keep people safe from various cancers, dementia, diabetes, stroke, erectile dysfunction, and other age- and obesity-related problems. Dr. Furman wants readers to realize that poor health during one's "golden years" is not inevitable. It can and should be avoided at all cost. And with his expert advice, readers can live long, healthy, vibrant lives, enjoying time with friends and family instead of wasting it in doctors' offices and hospitals.

Cholesterol Down

Cholesterol Down
Author: Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RD, LDN
Publisher: Harmony
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2009-01-21
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0307494462

Take control of your cholesterol with this 10-point plan from nutrition and fitness expert Dr. Janet Brill—without using drugs. If you are one of the nearly 100 million Americans struggling with high cholesterol, then Dr. Janet Brill offers you a revolutionary new plan for taking control of your health—without the risks of statin drugs. With Dr. Brill’s breakthrough Cholesterol Down Plan, you simply add nine “miracle foods” to your regular diet and thirty minutes of walking to your daily routine. That’s all. This straightforward and easy-to-follow program can lower your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by as much as 47 percent in just four weeks. Cholesterol Down explains Dr. Brill’s ten-point plan as well as the science behind it. You’ll learn how each miracle food affects LDL cholesterol and how the foods work together for maximum effect, as well as: • How eating whole grains helps reduce LDL cholesterol in your bloodstream • Why antioxidants keep plaque from building up in your arteries • How certain steps change the structure of LDL cholesterol particles (and why it’s best for them to be large and fluffy) • Why walking just thirty minutes a day lowers “bad” cholesterol and cuts dangerous belly fat With everything you need to stay focused on the plan, including a daily checklist, a six-month chart for racking LDL cholesterol changes, tools for assessing your risk level for cardiovascular disease, sample weekly menus, and even heart-healthy recipes, Cholesterol Down is the safe and effective alternative or complement to statin drugs.

60 Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol

60 Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol
Author: Robert D. Lesslie
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2015-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 073696326X

Our "fearfully and wonderfully made" bodies will one day wear out. But there are things we can do in the meantime to maximize our health and enjoy the years we've been given. Cardiovascular disease, heart disease, and stroke account for most of the deaths each year in the US and other developed countries. But you can often prevent these deadly illnesses if you control a key risk factor—the cholesterol levels in your blood. Physician and bestselling author Robert Lesslie describes effective ways for lowering your cholesterol and provides clear, expert advice on such key questions as What exactly is cholesterol? What are HDL, LDL, and triglycerides, and why is it important to know the difference between them? What roles do diet and exercise play in controlling your cholesterol levels? What are the benefits and dangers of cholesterol-lowering drugs? What alternative treatment options are available? Dr. Lesslie's realistic plan to lower your cholesterol will have you living healthier...and may even increase your chances for a longer, more vibrant life.

Take Charge of Your Cholesterol

Take Charge of Your Cholesterol
Author: Richard MD Furman, FACS
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2020-02-18
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1493422723

Doctors increasingly prescribe "cholesterol lowering" drugs that patients will take every day for the rest of their lives. But a daily pill only addresses a small part of the cholesterol problem. In this book, Dr. Richard Furman shows you how to understand what your cholesterol numbers mean, how best to change levels of both the "lethal" LDL cholesterol and the "hero" HDL cholesterol, and how to adjust your lifestyle in order to stay off of expensive medications that don't address the whole problem (and often have negative health-impacting side effects). Ready to take charge of your cholesterol?

Symptoms and Solutions

Symptoms and Solutions
Author: Jay A. Goldstein
Publisher: Berkley
Total Pages: 262
Release: 1993-02
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780425136270

Offering hope for those who suffer from asthma, arthritis, isomnia, sinusitis, and other often misdiagnosed ailments, this invaluable guide provides clear, concise explanations of causes, symptoms, and treatments and allows readers to determine whether the solutions to their particular problems have been overlooked. Originally published by Prentice-Hall as Could Your Doctor Be Wrong?.

Defeating Dementia

Defeating Dementia
Author: Richard MD Furman, FACS
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2018-03-06
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1493412574

Dementia. It's one of the most dreaded conditions we face as we age. Many people claim they would rather be diagnosed with cancer than dementia or Alzheimer's. What many don't realize is that dementia is not a forgone conclusion as we get older. Our own lifestyle choices and habits can have a significant impact--for good or ill--on our chances of developing the disease. And that means there's hope. Drawing from the latest medical research, Dr. Richard Furman helps readers understand dementia and Alzheimer's and shows them how to make three powerful lifestyle changes that can help decrease the probability of developing this disease. He explains how eating the right foods, exercising, and sustaining an ideal weight can dramatically reduce the likelihood of developing dementia in the first place, and even how it can slow the progression of the disease in someone who has already received a diagnosis.

Winning Your Blood Sugar Battle

Winning Your Blood Sugar Battle
Author: Richard MD Furman, FACS
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2019-07-02
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1493416596

As of 2017, more than 30 million Americans have diabetes. Another 84 million--more than 30% of the adult population--have elevated blood sugar levels that put them at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. For most of us, it takes a medical emergency to get us to make vital changes to our eating, exercise habits, and weight control. At that point it is often too little, too late. The unfortunate reality is that 80% of diabetics will die of a heart attack. This book is the trigger for you to make lifestyle changes before any medical emergency ever occurs. In Winning Your Blood Sugar Battle, Dr. Richard Furman shows you the three essential steps to take in order to defeat diabetes before it defeats you. He carefully explains the latest medical literature, offers proven guidelines on what to eat (and what not to eat), and outlines an effective exercise program for keeping the heart healthy. Anyone who is diabetic, prediabetic, or overweight, as well as the loved one or caregiver who wants specific directions for supporting the diabetic in their life as they make vital lifestyle changes, will find this book a lifeline.

A Healthy Brain for Life

A Healthy Brain for Life
Author: Richard MD Furman, FACS
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2020-01-21
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1493423010

Many people claim they would rather be diagnosed with cancer than dementia or Alzheimer's. What they may not realize is that decreased or impaired brain function is not a foregone conclusion as we get older. Our own lifestyle choices and habits can have a significant impact--for good or ill--on our brains. And that means there's hope. Drawing from the latest medical research, Dr. Richard Furman helps readers understand brain health and shows them how to make three powerful lifestyle changes that can help decrease the probability of developing dementia or Alzheimer's. He explains how eating the right foods, exercising, and sustaining an ideal weight can dramatically reduce the likelihood of developing brain disorders in the first place, and even how those habits can slow the progression of dementia in someone who has already received a diagnosis.