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Why do African Americans face the highest rates of chronic illness, stress-related disease, and early death? It’s not just biology—it’s the cumulative impact of history, racialized trauma, and structural neglect. In Black Wellness Barriers, Dr. Tawainna Houston—a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and cultural wellness educator—uncovers the deep roots of Black health disparities in America.

On New Year's Eve 2019, Rafael Behr had what is clinically known as a massive bloody heart attack. In part, it was the result of his compulsive relationship with politics, working as a journalist in Westminster, on the front line of bitter information wars. When he was discharged from hospital...

While serving with the Peace Corps in Swaziland, Thomas Cowan encountered the work of Rudolf Steiner and Weston A. Price - two men whose ideas would fascinate and challenge him for decades to come. Both drawn to the art of healing and repelled by the way medicine was - and continues to be - practiced in the United States, Cowan returned from Swaziland, went to medical school, and established a practice.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY PRIZE THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.2 BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE BMA PRESIDENT’S AWARD 2017 An incredible memoir from one of the world’s most eminent heart surgeons, recalling some of the most remarkable and poignant cases he’s worked on. Grim Reaper sits on the...

Scientific factors in our diets and lifestyles influence our risk of cardiovascular disease, and what's good for our hearts also tends to be good for our guts, our brains, livers, and weight control, reduces our risk of many forms of cancer, and even helps us to age well. Dr Joanna McMillan cuts through the nonsense, bust the myths and misconceptions, and provides insights from the extraordinary science of lifestyle medicine to help you take pleasure and joy in eating and living well so you can give and get more from life.

Imagine a breathing technique that can increase oxygen uptake and delivery to the cells, improve blood circulation, and unblock the nose. Perhaps it can help open the airways of the lungs, enhance blood flow and oxygen delivery to the brain, improve sleep, and bring calmness to the mind. It might even restore bodily functions disturbed by stress, build greater resilience, and help you to live longer. You might think this description sounds farfetched. But it isn’t.

I’ve worked as an intensive care doctor for over twenty years, caring for patients who are in the thick fog between life and death. I’ve met hundreds of people who have died, were resuscitated and lived. I’ve long thought that these are the people that we should be listening to, not...

The kitchen has long been more than a place for preparing meals. It has also been one of the home’s quiet centers of care, comfort, and healing, where simple ingredients and herbal knowledge come together in useful, time-tested ways. This handbook bridges the gap between the garden and the apothecary, turning traditional botanical knowledge into practical remedies you can prepare and use at home.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A revolutionary, science-backed approach to living well from ABC News chief medical correspondent and cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula that bridges the gap between our physical and mental health to show how resilience is the key to both. As the number one leading cause of...

Statins are the so-called wonder drugs widely prescribed to lower blood cholesterol levels and claim to offer unparalleled protection against heart disease. Believed to be completely safe and capable of preventing a whole series of other conditions, they are the most profitable drug in the history of medicine. In this ground-breaking work, GP Malcolm Kendrick exposes the truth behind the hype, revealing: high cholesterol levels don't cause heart disease; a high-fat diet

Heart disease is the number-one killer. However, traditional heart disease protocols - with their emphasis on lowering cholesterol - have it all wrong. Emerging science is showing that cholesterol levels are a poor predictor of heart disease and that standard prescriptions for lowering it, such as ineffective low-fat/high-carb diets and serious, side-effect-causing statin drugs, obscure the real causes of heart disease. The Great Cholesterol Myth reveals the real culprits of heart disease.

Veteran journalists Simon Pearson and Fiona Gorman follow the remarkable life of heart surgeon Magdi Yacoub from his formative years in Egypt, through spectacular success at Cairo University, to his long and distinguished career in Britain. Although at times he clashed with the medical establishment in London, Yacoub pioneered great advances in heart surgery. He was knighted in 1992, and in 2014, he was awarded the highest honor in the gift of the Queen, the Order of Merit.

Are you confused by what your cholesterol levels really say about your health? Don't you wish someone could just spell it out in simple English and tell you what, if anything, you need to do to improve your heart and overall health? That's precisely what Cholesterol Clarity is designed to do. Jimmy Moore, a prolific and highly respected health blogger and podcaster, interviewed 28 of the world's top health experts from various fields to give you the complete lowdown on cholesterol.

Authored by experts and authorities in the field and professionally narrated for easy listening, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for the USMLE, or if you're simply interested in the subject of cardiology.

Heart Failure Explained is a clear, steady guide for anyone living with heart failure, caring for someone affected by it, or trying to understand a diagnosis that often arrives wrapped in fear. The phrase itself sounds final, but the reality is far more complex. Heart failure rarely means that the heart has stopped or is about to stop. Instead, it describes a condition in which the heart is no longer meeting the body’s demands as efficiently as it once did, either because the pumping action has weakened, the filling phase has become stiff, or the circulation has become strained.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Beyond Cardiac Rehab begins where survival leaves off. After a heart attack, Joe followed the expected path. He took the medications, completed cardiac rehab, listened to his doctors, and did what he was told to do. But once the emergency was over and...

High blood pressure or hypertension, puts millions of people at risk for heart disease, stroke, and other complications. This high blood pressure book will help you take charge of your health by providing you with easy-to-follow tips and advice on how to lower blood pressure naturally, how to work with your doctors, and empower you to actively improve your health. In the United States, nearly one-half of all adults over the age of 20 have high blood pressure, yet less than one-half of them have their blood pressure controlled.

Want a longer, healthier, happier life? Start with healthy, happy heart. Mayo Clinic cardiologists give simple advice and actionable steps to help you lower your cardiovascular risk at any age and enjoy living well. Heart disease is the number-one killer in the United States. Despite the latest...

In the high-stakes world of emergency medicine, every second counts. Whether you’re a nurse, paramedic, or healthcare provider preparing for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or recertification, this comprehensive audiobook study guide by Davidsons Audiobooks transforms your daily routine into an opportunity to master lifesaving protocols effortlessly.

The Haywire Heart is the first book to examine heart conditions in athletes. Intended for anyone who competes in endurance sports like cycling, triathlon, running races of all distances, and cross-country skiing, The Haywire Heart presents the evidence that going too hard or too long can damage your heart forever. You'll find what to watch out for, what to do about it, and how to protect your heart so you can enjoy the sports you love for years to come.