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Joe Pellicer

If you actually care about your health - read this book!

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2014

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As an emergency physician I read this book with dismay, if too many of you take its advice, it will drastically decrease my income! In all seriousness, if you have been frustrated by all the diet / health advice books out there - look no further - this one truly puts it all together! Dr. Masley does a masterful job of explaining why most of us aren't really very healthy and then plots out a reasonable, entirely doable program to remedy that. Weaving in fascinating vignettes from his patients and family, he artfully explains the rapidly evolving science of staying healthy.

Most similar books advocate changes in diet so radical, that they are absurd and patently unrealistic - not this one! It explains in plenty of detail how to reasonably modify our diets in order to have marked effects on those diseases that rob us of our health and vitality. In addition to his dietary counsel, Dr. Masley wisely includes practical advice on how to exercise efficiently, de-stress our minds, and improve our sex lives.

Although I already consider myself pretty healthy and knowledgeable about the medical field, I was thrilled to learn so much more from this one book. It will definitely change not only my diet, but my approach to life!

A must have book if you want a healthier heart.

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2017

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I bought this book after my boyfriend had a heart attack. His Cardiologist took him off cigarettes, red meat and put him on a healthier diet and prescribed medicines to help his heart recover. Because I wanted to help him as well, I purchased this book.

It is a lifesaver for him and for me. The information in this book was a huge help for my boyfriend and myself. It was like having a caring Doctor advising us about heart health.

Now, my honey is feeling better, I take his Blood pressure everyday and it is a healthy 105/70 (it was 180/90). Pulse is now 60 to 70 (it was 95). So we are delighted with his improvement.

The recipes are very delicious and just what we were looking for and they are heart healthy.

If you are a heart patient or just want to make sure you heart is as healthy as possible, then I suggest that you buy this book.

We are both glad to have found this helpful book.

5 stars, highly recommend this book!!!!

J C Cameron

Early results

Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2015

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I've begun this program and am beginning to notice positive changes, ... less achiness in the A.M., longer lasting energy and headaches are less intense. These early results are great motivators to continue... Thanks, Dr Masley

**Update 2 months down the road and the improvements continue...2 inch. waist loss...now my formerly tight pants are loose! These "tune-up" suggested dietary and lifestyle changes are fast becoming habits and it's all been relatively easy for me. I will give future updates as it's warranted

Virginia Linnell

WELL WRITTEN, HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2015

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I had bought this book to see if we could get my husband off of the High Blood Pressure meds that our family doctor put him on. The book is really terrific. I like alternative and natural ways better than pharmaceuticals. The book was written by a board certified MD who really seems to know about nutrition and especially the tests that should be ordered and others that are outdated to test heart functions/arteries.

My husband I are pretty good cooks and somewhat foodies. Was surprised to see the 60 great recipes included in the back of the book that were so imaginative and nutritious. Turns out the doctor also took lessons at a Culinary Institute, can't remember if he got a degree from them or just took lessons. Regardless, good recipes.

Also, liked that the book was endorsed by David Perlmutter, MD of Grain Brain, whom I also like. So, this was a win-win for us. Board Certified Traditionally Trained Physician and a Fellow of the American Heart Association who believes in healing by nutrition! This way, I can have our family physician order some of the tests recommended by him (which BTW, our doctor had already ordered the more common and not as useful tests (which cost more!!!) and hopefully he will go with the recommendations because of his credentials.

Robert J Robinson

The book is a very easy read and the life style changes are simple and ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2016

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When I ordered this book in June of 2014, I weighed 210 pounds. I'm 59 years old my blood pressure was climbing and I was having difficulty breathing. I thought it was asmatha. The book is a very easy read and the life style changes are simple and painless. My cholesterol has gone from a total of 179 to 150. My blood pressure is 120 over 70 and I now weigh 165 pounds and feel like I did in my 40's. I recommend this to everyone. It is life changing.

Chuck

The Best book in my library for overall health

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2018

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I consider Dr Masley (MD) to be very knowledgeable and helpful regard heart health. Matter of fact this book is changing my life for the better. It not only addresses heart health but also so many aspects and solutions to a persons health. I was able to understand things my doctors never told me or helped me with. If I had only one book of complete health, this would be it. His recommendations on food are tasty and healthy.

PS My only regret, is I wish I would have known about him years ago. That said it is never too late.

family

A wealth of knowledge

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2018

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An excellent read for those who care about their health. I learned more from this book than 24 sessions of cardiac rehab. I also lost a bunch of weight just eating the kinds of foods recommended without counting calories or starving myself. It's a pity I didn't read it before having cardiovascular disease, but at least I feel great. The book can be easily understood without a medical or health care background but still provides a wealth of information - more than you will get from your doctor or rehab staff. The only thing I question is the title because nothing happens in 30 days. This is all about lifestyle change.

djbb

Excellent book. I stepped up my exercise program

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2016

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Excellent book. I stepped up my exercise program, and gave a copy to my cardiologist and my brother; however, I did have a problem with the fiber recommendations. I tried to get more fiber 30 to 50 gm., but then developed IBS, losing ten pounds in the process. I think part of the problem was that the proportion of fat in the fiber may have been too high in comparison to the vegetable portion of my low-carb diet. I think the glutamate in the nuts and seeds was too high for me (see Blaylock). By substituting soluble fiber only (for IBS symptoms), the problem has become less.

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M MCKEVITT

A great book.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2017

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Very informative and clear ..A great book .

Lauriere

Informative, Helpful Book with Good Recipes

Reviewed in Canada on November 26, 2017

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Very good information in this book. Explains thoroughly how different oils and foods react in the body to create or heal your heart and goes into detail on the newest knowledge of how cholesterol really works and why some people can have very high cholesterol with super clean arteries and why others on cholesterol lowering drugs and with low to normal cholesterol can be heart attacks waiting to happen. Some really great recipes, as well, for those who cannot wrap their heads around eating a lot of plant-based foods, as well as meals with meat for those who are on that side. I am on my 4th reading of this book and gather more information to store in my head with each re-read. Excellent book for those who truly want to improve cardiovascular function, blood vessel function, blood pressure, etc.

D. Pyke

Great book, very informative

Reviewed in Canada on May 16, 2014

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The information within this book is excellent. It doesn't over complicate the process and it's very easy to understand. Dr. Masley explains the concepts in a non-doctor like fashion. It really hit home as to how important it is to eat properly and exercise. The recipes are great too - we've tried a few and really enjoy them.

Sean O'Callaghan

Excellent book. Will now buy the soft cover to ...

Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2015

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Excellent book. Will now buy the soft cover to use as a reference guide. I truly believe he is onto something that will work for recovering heart attack patients and anyone worried about heart disease. I had a massive heart attack at 50 in the USA and am extremely lucky to be alive. Mall security guard knew CPR. I was what you would consider in OK good health at the time. Now in excellent shape and working on what I eat. Hoping he has a follow up with actual products he recommends and products he is OK with.

Amazon Customer

... some I had never even heard of) or I dislike (I hate tea) or could not eat because of ...

Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2016

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I thought that the book was a bit over my head in that many of his food recommendations were either not available ( some I had never even heard of) or I dislike (I hate tea) or could not eat because of my digestive problems. I was hoping I could follow his recommendations but they were not realistic for me.

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