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Left for Dead

Dick Quinn

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Total reviews: 22 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Read the book and TRY IT---I HAVE!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

First off, the author is DICK QUINN and the book is a fabulous recounting of what happened to Dick Quinn after a heart attack and subsequent coronary artery bypass surgery. When a "full body scan" in 2002 showed I had badly occluded coronary arteries, I by luck, found a friend who had Dick's book.

I have followed Dick Quinn's regimen as closely as possible and now am approaching age 64. I truly feel that what Dick Quinn has written in this book and a subsequent book, "Death by Deception" should be read by all who have been advised by their doctors that they need surgery, etc to cure a coronary problem, et al.

This book is a true "eye opener"

I hope that this brief review has been of help!

Can't say enough... 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I was introduced to this book 10-15 years ago by my x-father-in-law, who came to it by his accountant. His accountant was a man in his late 60's and diabetic. He was at a stage where he had lost all feelings in both his legs and feet. After reading this book and following up with Quinns Cayenne, his doctor was at a loss to explain why, in less than a month, he had feeling back in both legs. Being in my early 30's at the time, and with diabetes in my family, I bought this book. Right from the start you can tell it wasn't written by a "professional," but rather by a man that had "been there, done that." Every one of his tests, experiments, trials, do result in the outcome he states.(I know because I had to see if he was BS'n) I wouldn't advise because it does have a sting to them.
Over the years I have bought 20+/- copies of this book and given them away to friends and family. I could go on and on and on about the remarkable results that I've seen happen to people taking Quinns advice, but don't take it from me, see for yourself.

Heal Your Heart with EECP: The Only Noninvasive Way To Overcome Heart Disease

Debra Braverman

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Heart disease is the number one killer in America, claiming one life every minute. Bypasses, angio-plasties, and stents treat specific artery blockages, but doctors are discovering that these invasive procedures might be only a short-term fix for the underlying problem: poor blood flow. In HEAL YOUR HEART WITH EECP, Dr. Debra Braverman debunks common misconceptions about heart disease and explains a cutting-edge, noninvasive heart procedure known as enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP). FDA-and Medicare-approved, EECP is cost-effective and, unlike surgery, completely safe and painless. Using blood pressure cuffs to push blood through the body, EECP actually helps promote the development of new blood vessels to naturally bypass clogged vessels and restore the flow of healthy, oxygenated blood to the heart. In doing so, EECP reduces or eliminates angina, increases energy and stamina, and returns patients to activities they thought they had given up forever. EECP is the primary heart disease treatment in China, yet U.S. doctors and patients are only beginning to realize its lasting benefits. HEAL YOUR HEART WITH EECP dispenses the critical information about heart disease and answers all questions about this revolutionary treatment.

The Healthy Heart Walking CD: Walking Workouts For A Lifetime Of Fitness

American Heart Association

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Elevator music with a beat 2 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I need a more pronounced beat in my walking, and music that's easier to listen to, or at least doesn't make me feel like I'm in the elevator going up to see the cardiologist instead of trying to postpone the visit for a few years.

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Walk your Way to Health and Well-Being

Regardless of your level of fitness, you can improve your cardiovascular health, weight control, stress management, and overall well-being through a simple walking program. In the American Heart Association's Healthy Heart Walking CD, the leading crusader in the fight against heart disease and stroke presents two complete walking workouts to help you get started.

Designed to be listened to again and again, whenever you have time for a half-hour fitness walk, The Healthy Heart Walking CD includes:

• A 30-minute beginner's walk

• A 30-minute intermediate walk -- for walkers ready for a faster pace

• Original music written exactly to American Heart Association-recommended paces

• Easy-to-do stretches and a diary in an illustrated booklet

The Open Heart Companion: Preparation and Guidance for Open-Heart Surgery Recovery

Maggie Lichtenberg

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This book has been helpful!! 3 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book for my Mom who is the caregiver for my Dad who had open heart surgery 8 weeks ago. She has stated to me that the book has been helpful to her. It has given her perspective and guidance. I was hoping that it would help with the complications he was having, but apparantly they have turned out to be unrelated to the surgery. All in all I would say that this a good book for anyone having heart surgery, or caring for someone having heart surgery. I did not find it until almost 4 weeks after his surgery. I would suggest to others to buy it BEFORE the surgery if at all possible.

Good reading 4 out of 5 stars.
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This book is like speak with a person who underwent open heart surgery, with general tips and hints about a lot of things you might be asking to yourself. I like the fact that is useful for the patient and his/her family.

A must read but not the only one you'll need about going through OHS.

A True Companion For The Journey 5 out of 5 stars.
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Reaching people with health information and doing it well is a real art, and in The Open Heart Companion, Maggie Lichtenberg shows great skill as both writer and health and wellness coach. More than a book of things to know, it really becomes a true companion, much like a coach would be to you, a real ally. The Open Heart Companion, honors both the patient's need for the "story" of real experience, and the need for concrete information for both preparation and recovery from surgery.

Like the author, I am a valve surgery survivor/thriver, and like the author I am a wellness coach as well. I found great personal value in the book and continuously recommend it to all the coaching students I train, and all the medical institutions and organizations I consult with.
Michael Arloski, Ph.D., PCC, author of Wellness Coaching For Lasting Lifestyle Change

The Arginine Solution: The First Guide to America's New Cardio-Enhancing Supplement

Robert Fried, Woodson C. Merrell, James Thornton

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In the field of medicine and health it is one of the revolutions of our time: the discovery that the amino-acid L-arginine may be a "magic bullet" for the cardiovascular system. Now, as the evidence mounts, including research that recently won the Nobel Prize in Medicine, more and more scientists and doctors see the extraordinary health benefits of increasing arginine intake. A virtual arterial cleanse, arginine helps eliminate blockage and maintain blood flow. In this persuasive, groundbreaking book, Robert Fried, Ph.D., and Woodson C. Merrel, M.D., two renowned New York health experts, make the case for making arginine part of your life, while also pointing out the situations in which elevated intake may be contraindicated.THE ARGININE SOLUTION offers the research and clinical evidence that proves arginine's effectiveness in raising the body's production of nitric oxide, a principal blood pressure regulator. Arginine, an amino acid available in inexpensive supplement form, can have a powerful impact on your cardiovascular health. In addition, as it helps increase blood flow throughout the body, arginine can also boost.... * male potency * the immune system * mental acuity * and weight loss while it reduces the harmful effects of..... * aging * diabetes * asthma * and many other conditionsDrawing on the latest research, case histories, and their own experience, Drs. Robert Fried and Woodson C. Merrell have written a book that can improve the quality of life for many and even save lives - with a reliable, natural substance that plays an essential role in human health and longevity.

The Surgeons: Life and Death in a Top Heart Center

Charles R. Morris

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An over-the-shoulder look at a major heart surgery center, with gripping accounts from the OR to the boardroom.

Americans now spend more money on hearts than on new passenger cars. To understand this remarkable trend, Charles R. Morris "embedded" himself with a surgical team at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, one of the world's premier cardiac surgery and transplant centers. Given unprecedented access, Morris witnessed sophisticated operations and observed the tense meetings where surgeons relentlessly criticize their own performance. In thrilling detail, Morris recounts a late-night against-the-clock "harvest run" to secure a precious transplantable organ; the heart-breaking story of a child's failed transplant; a trainee surgeon's brutal daily regimen; and much more. Along the way, Morris documents the fifty years of research and hundreds of millions of dollars that have been expended on creating a reliable mechanical heart, and he steps back to reflect on how doctors think and how they judge each other, what is really driving health care costs, and the future of health care policy in America.

The Healthy Heart Kit

Andrew Weil, Stephen DeVries

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It's a given that diet and lifestyle affect heart health. But recent studies show that your emotions as well as Mindbody practices such as guided imagery and meditation have an equally powerful influence. Now, building on the success of his earlier interactive kits, Dr. Andrew Weil presents a comprehensive approach to heart health, with The Healthy Heart Kit. Featuring medical experts Stephen Devries, M.D. (a pioneering preventive cardiologist specializing in integrative approaches to heart health), Erin Olivo, Ph.D. (clinical psychologist and director of the Integrative Medicine Program at Columbia University), and Martin L. Rossman, M.D. (founder of The Healing Mind and a leader in the therapeutic use of guided imagery), The Healthy Heart Kit offers a truly comprehensive action plan for lifelong wellness that includes: * Dr. Weil's Anti-inflammatory diet, emphasizing omega 3-rich foods, healthy carbohydrate choices, and delicious variety * New advances for heart health by Dr. Devries, integrating the latest science with an emphasis on natural approaches * Dr. Olivo's best exercises for optimizing the nervous system--mindfulness, stress release, and lovingkindness * Guided imagery--proven medically effective in study after study--in a 30-minute healing session with Dr. Rossman Combining all these strategies in one convenient program, including a 56-page workbook and thirty-five useful cards, provides an excellent way to begin a lifelong regimen for heart health.

Controlling High Blood Pressure the Natural Way

David Carroll, Wahida S. Karmally

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Of the countless ailments that rack the human machine,
high blood pressure is one of the easiest to prevent
and one of the most responsive to treatment.

Who gets high blood pressure? Should you panic if you or someone you love develops hypertension? How can you help yourself, even if you're in a high-risk group?

High blood pressure is commonly the result of an unhealthy lifestyle, and it can almost always be controlled--without debilitating medications--simply by eating the right foods, taking the proper herb and vitamin supplements, getting the correct types of exercise, and practicing such stress-reducing techniques as meditation, visualization, tai chi, and yoga. This book gives you a firm grip on all these tools. Start using them today to build yourself a healthy, circulation-friendly life.

FEATURING:
- A triple-threat healing program that not only revitalizes your circulation system but also boosts your overall health
- A thirty-day food regimen--ninety full menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus many recipes for delicious foods to eat as you control hypertension

Before the Heart Attacks: A Revolutionary Approach to Detecting, Preventing, and Even Reversing Heart Dise

Robert Superko

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In this lucid and revolutionary book, cardiologist Robert Superko counsels readers about how to outwit their genes by identifying "metabolic markers" that predict future heart attacks. "To make a preemptive strike, you have to know which factors are putting you in harm's way," he explains. So rather than focusing on cholesterol count, Superko outlines a patient-doctor partnership to create a personal risk profile he calls a "cardiac fingerprint." Here's the drill: Through a detailed self-assessment, patients identify a series of risk factors (family history, age, physical traits, medical conditions). If the risk profile is high, the next step is a physician- ordered blood test to identify metabolic markers (for example, C-reactive protein, fibrinogen and lipoprotein) that indicate high risk for heart attack. Depending on the results, tests such as a carotid or intra-vascular ultrasound can pinpoint heart disease. With this data in hand, Dr. Superko is convinced that patients have the power to change their cardiac destiny. For each significant risk, he suggests prescriptive keys in diet, activity level, nutrition and medication. With writer Laura Tucker, Dr. Superko demystifies complex issues about heart health. His ideas are compelling and optimistic—he believes in a future when every heart attack will be an anomaly. The only challenge may be persuading your cholesterol counting doctor. --Barbara Mackoff

Control High Blood Pressure Without Drugs: A Complete Hypertension Handbook

Robert Rowan

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Now completely revised and updated, the proven hypertension treatment plan that reduces your reliance on potentially harmful medications

Hypertension is called the silent disease because it often gives no warning signs or symptoms. Its impact can be devastating: Both coronary heart disease and strokes are closely related to hypertension. But there is hope. In this fully updated and revised edition of his classic work, Dr. Robert L. Rowan draws on the latest medical findings to help you prevent high blood pressure, cope with it if it occurs, and lower your blood pressure through sensible, inexpensive natural means. He explains how to work with your doctor in developing a program that suits your personality, age, physiology, weight, and personal habits. Here, you'll learn all you need to know about:

• New tests that indicate the presence of high blood pressure in the absence of symptoms

• Alternative techniques -- from acupuncture to biofeedback to aromatherapy -- that can relieve stress and lower blood pressure

• Natural hypotensive therapies, exercises, and foods -- including the amazing cholesterol-fighting omega-3 oils

• Prescription and over-the-counter drugs that can affect blood pressure

• The lowdown on diet, including a month of healthful menus and dozens of quick-and-easy recipes

With a comprehensive list of helpful Web sites and a fully updated bibliography, Control High Blood Pressure Without Drugs brings you the information you need to manage your blood pressure and live a healthier life.