Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your

An innovative approach to lowering blood pressure that builds on the national bestseller The Relaxation Response For the 100 million people worldwide dealing with high blood pressure, bestselling author Dr. Herbert Benson and cardiac wellness expert Aggie Casey have created a proven plan for lowering blood pressureBased on the groundbreaking work done at the Mind/Body Medical Institute, the authors' program goes beyond advice about nutrition and exercise to incorporate a proven stress-management program--including the relaxation response.Key features Easy-to-follow diet and nutrition guidelines Directives for heart-healthy exercise Proven relaxation techniques for managing stress and improving cardiovascular health Expert advice on how to talk to your doctor about your blood pressure The low-down on blood pressure lowering drugs and their side effects Tips on how to create a personalized program that's just right for you

Aggie Casey, R.N., M.S., is an associate in medicine at Harvard Medical School, the director and clinical nurse specialist for the Cardiac Wellness Program at the Mind/Body Medical Institute, and coauthor of Mind Your Heart.

Herbert Benson, M.D., is the founder and president of the Mind/Body Medical Institute, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, and author of The Relaxation Response, as well as many other books and more than 170 scientific publications.

Understanding Hypertension
Understanding Why Hypertension Develops
Managing Stress
DASH-ing Your Way to Healthier Blood Pressure
Exercise
When is Medication Necessary?
Bringing it all Together
Healthy Shopping list
Heart-Healthy Recipes
Guided Imagery Relaxations
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Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure

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