A Mind/Body Approach to Stress Management, Exercise and Nutrition for Heart Health.
Despite years of research and the development of life-saving medications and surgeries, heart disease still kills more people than the next six leading causes of death combined - almost 61 million Americans suffer from at least one form of cardiovascular disease. Many of these cases can be controlled and even reversed through lifestyle changes.
This book guides the reader in creating a comprehensive, personalised program to reduce stress, alleviate depression, increase physical activity, boost social support, and maintain a heart-healthy diet through its groundbreaking mind/body approach to heart health.
Based on the innovative Cardiac Wellness Program at the world-renowned Mind/Body Medical Institute founded by mind/body pioneer Dr Herbert Benson, 'Mind Your Heart' explains how your attitude and your cognitive perceptions of your disease can alter your prognosis.
The book guides you in assessing your mind/body health, then outlines a plan for you to lower your cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and other key factors by using the relaxation response to manage your stress, deal with negative emotions such as depression and anger, quit smoking, and improve your diet and exercise programs. And for those readers who have not yet been diagnosed with heart disease but may have risk factors, the book illustrates preventative measures.
With the institutional support of the Mind/Body Medical Institute and Harvard Medical School, and the active promotion of bestselling author Dr Herbert Benson and series editor Dr Alice Domar, along with Aggie Casey of the Mind/Body Medical Institute, 'Mind Your Heart' is poised to become the resource both for those who have already suffered a heart attack and those who are at risk, and who are seeking a balanced approach to heart health that combines tried-and-true stress reduction and lifestyle changes with cutting-edge medications in a personalised program proven to prevent, control, and even reverse heart disease.
