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Introduction | 6 | |
Chapter 1 | The heart and blood vessels | 8 |
Explaining the heart's function and the anatomy of circulation | ||
Chapter 2 | What is coronary heart disease? | 14 |
How atherosclerosis develops | ||
Defining angina and its triggers | ||
The processes involved in heart attack (myocardial infarction) | ||
Other heart problems | ||
Who is at risk?--age, gender and ethnic background | ||
Chapter 3 | Helping yourself | 30 |
Planning an exercise programme to suit your needs | ||
Dealing with anxiety through relaxation techniques | ||
Helpful advice on quitting smoking and moderating alcohol consumption | ||
Chapter 4 | The orthodox approach | 42 |
When to consult your doctor | ||
Diagnosing heart disease--what are the tests? | ||
Explaining the various drugs and their side-effects | ||
What are the alternatives to drug treatment?--angioplasty, keyhole and bypass surgery, and pacemakers | ||
Chapter 5 | Complementary therapies | 54 |
Supplementing orthodox therapies with treatments that ease certain symptoms and promote relaxation | ||
Autogenic training, hypnotherapy, meditation, tai chi, yoga, massage, osteopathy, reflexology, homeopathy, western herbalism and nutritional therapy | ||
Chapter 6 | The food connection | 64 |
Treating heart disease and reducing risk through diet | ||
Achieving and maintaining a healthy diet and weight | ||
The role of vitamins in the diet | ||
The difference between 'good' and 'bad' fats | ||
Analysing the way fibre affects the cardio-vascular system | ||
Chapter 7 | Recipes for a healthy heart | 74 |
Recipes to reduce the intake of animal fats and increase antioxidant outrients and fish oils | ||
Soups and starters, vegetable dishes, fish, beans, pulses and grains, poultry and game, salads, and desserts | ||
Glossary | 124 | |
Index | 126 | |
Acknowledgements | 128 |
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