Americais number-one killer, heart disease, can exist in the absence of symptoms. Calledlent heart disease,ts first manifestations can be catastrophic. This no-nonsense guide now addresses this and other new issues in a clear, non-technical way and examines old concerns from a fresh perspective. The text moves easily from the role of smoking, st

Millions of Americans follow the "best" medical advice every day to prevent heart attacks -- eating the standard low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet so widely recommended by doctors -- but in fact they are placing themselves at greater risk for heart disease. In Syndrome X: Overcoming the Silent Killer That Can Give You a Heart Attack, Dr. Gerald Reaven, the world-renowned physician who identified and named this silent killer, explains why the standard heart-healthy diet can be dangerous and lays out a simple six-step program to reduce the risk of heart disease for everyone. The problem stems from a little-known cluster of metabolic abnormalities known as Syndrome X. The insulin resistance that lies at the heart of the syndrome can turn normal rules of good health upside down and dramatically increase the risk of heart disease. Fortunately, Syndrome X can be cured. This important book explains how to identify the disorder and provides a program of diet and exercise (plus medication when necessary) that can render Syndrome X harmless. Tested in carefully controlled research settings and in practice, this remarkable new approach has the ability to reduce the risk of heart attacks and heart disease for all of us. Dr. Reaven shows how eating a diet relatively high in "good" fats (40 percent of calories) can dramatically lower the risk of heart disease if you have Syndrome X. The approach seems paradoxical: Everyone "knows" that fat is bad, so how can more fat possibly lead to better health? The answer lies in the type of fat and the body chemistry of the people who consume it. If you have the abnormal metabolism called Syndrome X, eating a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet to lower your LDL and blood fats won't protect you. In fact, doing so will increase the odds of heart disease. Millions of Americans have the potentially deadly, yet easily identifiable signs of Syndrome X -- but few cases are detected in time, because most physicians don't know what to look for. This trailblazing book will change that, making doctors and patients aware of the problem -- and its easy solution, an integrated program of diet and exercise that simultaneously reduces all the risk factors for heart disease, including Syndrome X. Dr. Reaven's discovery of Syndrome X has shown us that the standard approach to preventing heart disease is dangerous for many of us. Now, his safe, proven new approach explains how millions can drastically reduce their risk of heart disease. His program works not only for those who have Syndrome X, but also for anyone who simply wants to reduce the risk of heart disease.

On average, 50% of all heart attacks are silent – that is, they are painless and leave behind damage that remains undetected – unless the patient and his or her doctor are looking for it. Silent heart disease is a significant cause of sudden death – American’s number one public health problem with more than 600,000 sudden deaths and 1.5 million heart attacks occurring in the U.S. each year. This book tells you everything you need to know in the order to detect and treat this silent killer. Written by a celebrated cardiologist who has successfully treated thousands of patients in his career spanning 50 years, it offers practical advice for all readers and provides insight into a type of asymptomatic cardiac condition that affects almost half of all those afflicted with heart disease.

Are you part of the 70% of Americans that stressed and sick of it?! The American Psychological Association found that stress is a leading cause of many chronic diseases including high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases. While stress is a part of most American's lives, being caused by work, money, relationships, family, and health, only 30% of Americans believe they are effectively managing stress. Imagine... * Knowing how to manage a stressful event so you can keep calm and move on.* Reducing your stress without taking medications of paying for costly doctors visits. * Reducing your blood pressure and risk for cardiovascular disease.* Finally getting amazing restful sleep and waking up refreshed and alert.* Taking your health and wellbeing into your own hands and WINNING!!!!In Stress the Silent Killer, you will learn:* What stress is.* The two types of stress.* The health impact of stress.* 5 stress management techniques you can do NOW at home* A week by week plan for implementing those techniques.Rachel Frank is a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach with advanced certification in medical meditation and stress management. She holds a Master of Science in Psychology and is a PhD candidate in Health Psychology. She has applied these techniques in both her her own life and her clients' lives being called a touchstone for those around her. Join Rachel and her clients in taking control of stress and fight back today using the 5 week training program in Stress the Silent Killer.

The Silent Killer was written for anyone who battles with anxieties, emotional depression, oppression, mood swings, and many other disorders that come with many different types of complications on a day-to-day basis that often overwhelm one trying to balance their day-to-day life. This book is dedicated to the sufferers who are now, or have in the past, enduring the Silent Killer symptoms that cause great discomfort and disruption to their lives. Having overcome the Silent Killer lifestyle myself, writing about my experience is an effort to help others overcome its attack in one's personal life. This book shares some of the early warning signs of how these emotional experiences work to debilitate and bring disorder to your life. It explains the key factors you need to know in order to confront and destroy the Silent Killer in your life and how to take back control of your life by exposing what I call the Tunnel Lifestyle. Many symptoms of the Silent Killer are life threatening and debilitating that these symptoms can, and often do, affect the functions of the mind. I pray that you will use the information in this book to discover freedom in life that you deserve, but have yet to experience. Awareness will place you on the road to recovery. Often we forget that we are spirit beings as well as human beings. Because of this, we are compassed about with distractions that are designed to work against us, to keep us from growing and unfolding the gifts that are within us, which keep us from reaching our destiny. My hope is in sharing how these emotional traits affect you and how these symptoms work against you, you too will be able to overcome these anxieties, allowing the healing process to begin in your life.

Times have changed. Downsizing, rightsizing, and corporate restructuring have drastically altered the face of the American workplace. Yet most managers are still using the same old methods of dealing with employees - with predictably disastrous results. Six Silent Killers: Management's Greatest Challenge shows how to conquer the dissatisfaction, apathy, and resentment so prevalent in the American workplace - and how to bring your management style in line with the needs of the 21st century. What can you do to lower employee turnover? How can you attract and retain quality workers? Why are your employees dissatisfied - and what can they achieve with the proper training and guidance? Six Silent Killers identifies the challenges facing today's managers and explains how to overcome these common problems in the workplace. Written by an expert in the field, it provides you with the tools to effectively motivate your employees and achieve that all-important competitive edge. Six Silent Killers is an ideal guide for team leaders, supervisors, managers, consultants, and anyone interested in breaking through the barriers to successful management. You'll discover how to boost productivity, enhance performance, and reward quality workers - the first steps on the fast track to success.