HEALING THE HEART A Spiritual Approach to Reversing Coronary Artery Disease Hardback book with Dust Jacket by Deepak Chopra, M.D. Copyright 1998 by Deepak Chopra, M.D. " One of the world's best-selling authors and the pioneering teacher of the benefits of mind body medicine focuses on America's number one health problem: coronary artery disease. " " Millions of Americans suffer from coronary artery disease or have a loved one who does. Despite advances in conventional treatment, it remains the leading cause of death among American adults. Fast-paced life-styles, high stress levels, poor diets, and addictions to unhealthy activities such as smoking and excessive drinking contribute to the prevalence of this disease. " " In Healing the Heart, Deepak Chopra, M.D.. shows readers how to reduce their risk factors for coronary artery disease by following an individually tailored regimen, based on the principles of Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old medical system. Specific suggestions enliven health through diet, exercise, meditation, and self-awareness. This safe and effective program promotes a healthy heart by opening the energizing and healing pathways that unite mind, body, and spirit. " Contents includes: " PART ONE: THE PROBLEM OF CORONARY HEART DISEASE 1. The Center of Our Being 2. Perspectives on the Heart 3. Knowing Who You Are 4. Coronary Heart Disease and The Emotions 5. Risk Factors in Coronary Heart Disease PART TWO: REVERSING CORONARY HEART DISEASE 6. Current Strategies of Western Medicine 7. Meditation 8. Exercise 9. Massage 10. Nutrition for a Healthy Heart 11. Heart-Healthy Recipes 12. The Choice of a Healthy Heart Bibliography Acknowledgments Sources Index " This book is in excellent "like-new" condition with only very minor wear. No torn or ripped pages. No markings or writing. |