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February 7, 2008

 


Book cover of Healing from the Heart by Mehmet Oz

Healing from the Heart
by Mehmet Oz

Dr. Oz, a leading cardiovascular surgeon at New York's Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, has written a book that offers a prescription for lifelong health. Combining cutting edge Western medicine with ancient methods of self-healing, Dr. Oz suggests a holistic approach to healing that comes from the heart.

Bookcover for The New American Heart Association Cookbook by American Heart Association

 

The New American Heart Association Cookbook
by American Heart Association

The foremost authority on heart health offers this excellent cookbook that sets the standard on healthy eating. This book is full of easy to understand information about how to maintain a healthy heart and recipes that make it easy to do so.

 

DVD cover for The Hidden Epidemic: Heart Disease in America

 

The Hidden Epidemic: Heart Disease in America
by WGBH Boston

Heart disease is the number one killer in America. Doctors are learning new things about this disease every day and this documentary discusses some of those new findings, including how it starts and what it means for us.

 

Book cover for Syndrome X: Overcoming the Silent Killer That Can Give You a Heart Attack by Gerald Reaven

 

Syndrome X:
Overcoming the Silent Killer That Can Give You a Heart Attack
by Gerald Reaven

60 to 75 million Americans have Syndrome X and don't know it. For these people the highly prescribed low-fat diet may actually lead to a heart attack. This book explores Syndrome X, insulin resistance and how a diet high in good fats can keep you healthy.

 

Book cover for Mayo Clinic Heart Book by The Mayo Clinic

 

Mayo Clinic Heart Book
by The Mayo Clinic

The world-renowned Mayo Clinic cardiology department presents a comprehensive guide to your heart. Including a guide to symptoms, detailed descriptions of common heart medications, expert opinions on popular topics in cardiology and a special section on women and heart disease. This is an excellent reference for initial inquiries into heart health issues.