Hypertension and Nutrition

by Eric R. Braverman and Matthew Taub

Millions of people suffer from hypertension, and many are treated with drugs that have uncomfortable side effects. This book outlines programmes for relieving the symptoms using everyday foods and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879836881
• ISBN13: 9780879836887
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
• Length: 205 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Absolutely the best book on hypertension for the layperson

Braverman has done a real service to the millions of Americans being hurt by blood pressure drugs. He correctly points out that, while they do lower blood pressure, the side effects end up INCREASING mortality. Braverman gives good practical alternatives including nutrition, vitamins, and life style changes. He tries to be fair to the heart drugs and points out that the calcium channel blockers are the safest drugs and probably OK. Well, since he published in 1996, studies have shown that some of these drugs double your risk of cancer and increase the rate of heart attacks. Mark Kroll, PhD, FACC