As the modern Western lifestyle spreads around the globe, so too does metabolic syndrome - a cluster of symptoms that increases the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other conditions. As author Pankaj Vij, MD demonstrates, these diseases are basically human-made" ailments caused by our diet and way of life. However, there is good news: metabolic syndrome can be tamed by a sensible program of exercise, natural foods, stress-management, and quality sleep. In this concise and lively book, Dr. Vij distills a mass of medical research into a simple twelve-stepprogram for better health. Avoiding fads and gimmicks, he provides practical advice, case studies of ordinary people, and brief sections that debunk common medical myths. By following Dr. Vij's evidence-based methods, readers can "turbocharge" their metabolism and attain the resilience and vitality they've always dreamed of."
