The Truth About Heart Disease: How to Prevent Coronary Heart Disease and Personalize Your Treatment with Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Exercise and Lifestyle Tailored to Your Genetics

Cover
Endorsement
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
About the Author
Introduction
Chapter 1 Overview of Coronary Heart Disease
	Some Informative Patient Cases with Coronary Heart Disease
	Patient Case 1
	Patient Case 2
	Patient Case 3
	Coronary Heart Disease in the United States
	Coronary Heart Disease Starts at an Early Age
	Five Effective Ways to Prevent Coronary Heart Disease in 80% of Patients
	A Brief Summary of the Coronary Heart Disease Prevention Program (CHDPP)
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	References
Chapter 2 The Definitions and Real Reasons Behind CHD and MI
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	References
Chapter 3 What Are the Symptoms and Signs of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)?
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	Bibliography
Chapter 4 Actual Patient Cases of CHD and MI from My Practice: Do Not Let This Happen to You
	Patient Case 1
	Comment
	Patient Case 2
	Comment
	Patient Case 3
	Comment
	Patient Case 4
	Comment
	Patient Case 5
	Comment
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
Chapter 5 The Arteries, the Endothelium, Endothelial Dysfunction, Glycocalyx, Glycocalyx Dysfunction, Nitric Oxide, and CHD
	Artery Structure and the Human Circulatory System
		The Lumen
		The Glycocalyx
		The Endothelium
		The Arterial Muscle (Media)
		The Artery Muscle or Media
		The Adventitia
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	References
Chapter 6 What Do the Heart Arteries Do When They Are Damaged? The Infinite Insults and Finite Responses in CHD
	Introduction
	Inflammation
		What is Inflammation?
		How Do We Recognize and Measure Inflammation?
		How to Treat Vascular Inflammation
	Supplements
	Oxidation and Oxidative Stress
		How Is Oxidative Stress Measured in the Body?
		Antioxidants Fight Oxidative Stress
		How is Antioxidant Defense Measured?
		How to Treat Oxidative Stress
		Top Antioxidant Supplements
		Vascular Immune Dysfunction
	Final Conclusion
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	Bibliography
Chapter 7 New Concepts in Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
	Concept 1
	Concept 2
	Concept 3
	Concept 4
	Concept 5
	Concept 6
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	Bibliography
Chapter 8 The Causes of Chest Pain: Is It a Heart Attack or Something Else?
	Review of CHD Symptoms
	Causes of Chest Pain in Addition to CHD or MI
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	Bibliography
Chapter 9 CHD Genetics Part I: What Is in the Genes That Place You at Risk
	The Human Genome
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	Bibliography
Chapter 9 CHD Genetics Part II: What Is in the Genes That Place You at Risk
	Nutrients
	Epigenetics
	Nutrition
		Mediterranean Diet
		Pritikin and DASH Diets
	Specific Nutrients
		Electrolytes
		Omega-3 Fatty Acids
		Monounsaturated Fats
	Genes Relevant to Cardiovascular Risk
		CHD and CHD Risk Factor Genes
	Genes Relevant to Hypertension
	Genes Related to Cholesterol and Diabetes Mellitus That Increase Risk for CHD and MI
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	Bibliography
Chapter 10 What Are Your Genes Doing? Gene Expression in Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and How to Treat
	Treatment of Your Genes and Gene Expression
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	Bibliography
Chapter 11 The Gut and Heart Connection: Gut Microbiome
	Bad Food Choices Equal Bad Heart Arteries
	Problems with Medications That Reduce Stomach Acid and Cause Decreased Absorption of Vitamins and Minerals
	The Treatment for the Gut Microbiome
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	Bibliography
Chapter 12 Nutrition Part I: The Importance of Nutrition in Coronary Heart Disease Prevention and Treatment
	Introduction
	Nutrition and CHD
		Mediterranean Diet
		Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension: DASH Diets 1 and 2
	Dietary Fats
		Omega-3 Fatty Acids
		Monounsaturated Fats
		Saturated Fatty Acids
		Conclusions and Summary on SFAs
	Saturated Fatty Acid Key Take Away Points and Conclusions
		Trans Fatty Acids
		Coconut Oil
		Milk, Milk Products, and Peptides
			Whey Protein
	Refined Carbohydrates, Sugars, and Sugar Substitutes
	Advanced Glycation End Products
	Protein
		Vegetarian Diets and Plant-Based Nutrition
		Animal Protein Diets
		Soy Protein
		Fish
	Dietary Acid Load and Protein
	Specific Dietary and Nutritional Components and Caloric Restriction
		Caffeine
		Caloric Restriction
		Alcohol
		Gluten
		Nuts
		Dietary Sodium, Potassium, and Magnesium
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	References
Chapter 13 Nutrition Part II: The Practice of Nutrition in Your Daily Life to Prevent and Treat CHD
	Create Your Plate
	Non-Starchy Vegetables
	Clean-Sourced Proteins
	Health-Promoting Fats
	Starchy and Root Vegetables to Consider
	Something Sweet
	Fruits
	Proteins and Foods to Say “Yes” To
		Pastured Poultry
		Sweeteners
		Flours
		Herbs
		Starches
		Fermented Foods
		Nuts and Seeds
	Foods to Avoid or Eat in Moderation
		Sweeteners to Avoid
		Legumes to Avoid
		Oils to Avoid
	Recipes
	Breakfast Ideas
	Summary, Conclusions, and Take-Away Points
	Bibliography
Chapter 14 The Blood Vessel, Brain, and Immune System Connections
	The Autonomic Nervous System
	Treatment for an Overactive Sympathetic Nervous System
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	Bibliography
Chapter 15 What Is Plugging Your Heart Arteries? Plaque Formation, Types of Plaque, and Plaque Rupture
	Why Do You Have a Myocardial Infarction?
	Atherosclerosis
	Types of Plaques in the Coronary Arteries
	What Does a Coronary Artery Plaque Look Like? The Anatomy of a Plaque
	Types of Plaques: Hard and Soft Plaque
	What Makes a Plaque Prone to Rupture? These Characteristics are Listed below (Figures 15.8, 15.9A, and 15.9B)
	Prevention and Treatment of Plaque
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	Bibliography
Chapter 16 Nonobstructive Coronary Heart Disease and Coronary Artery Vasospasm
	Introduction
	What Causes NO-CHD and CA-VS?
	Diagnosis of Coronary Spasm
	Treatment
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	Bibliography
Chapter 17 Women and Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
	Introduction
	Presenting Symptoms of CHD in Women
	CHD Risk Factors for CHD in Women
	Menopause and CHD in Women
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	Bibliography
Chapter 18 Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors: The Traditional Top Five Risk Factors and the Other 400
	Introduction
	Top Five CHD Risk Factors
	Hypertension
	Dyslipidemia
	Dysglycemia, Hyperglycemia, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, and Diabetes Mellitus
	Obesity and Body Fat
	Smoking
		Top 25 Modifiable CHD Risk Factors
		Hyperuricemia
	The Other 400 CHD Risk Factors
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	Bibliography
Chapter 19 Testing: Labs, Noninvasive, and Invasive Testing
	Clinical Signs, Blood Tests, and Noninvasive Vascular Testing for Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease
		The Arteries
	Endothelial Function and Dysfunction
		Carotid Artery Ultrasound
	The Eye and the Retina
	Coronary Artery Calcification
	Echocardiography (Heart Ultrasound)
	Aortic Ultrasound for Aneurysms and Kidney Size
	Central Blood Pressure and Aortic Stiffness (Augmentation Index)
	Electrocardiogram and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
	Complete and Advanced Cardiovascular Laboratory Testing
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	References
Chapter 20 How to Assess Your Risk Using CHD Scoring Tests
	Framingham Risk Score
	COSEHC Global Cardiovascular Risk Calculation
	Rasmussen Center CHD Scoring
	CHAN2T 3 CHD Scoring System
	PULS Cardiac Test (CHL)
	Gene Expression Testing
		GES (Gene Expression Score) Corus CHD
	Measurements
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	Bibliography
Chapter 21 The Integrative Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) Prevention Program
	Nutrition
	Nutritional Supplements
		NEO 40
		Arterosil
		D Ribose Powder
		Vitamin K2 MK 7
		Aged Garlic: Kyolic Garlic Cardiovascular Formulation
		Omega-3 Fatty Acids
			The Cardiovascular Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
			Clinical Research Studies
			Safety of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
		Dose, Ingredients, and Quality
		Curcumin
		Quercetin
		Coenzyme Q10
			Absorption, Pharmacokinetics, and Drug Depletions
			Clinical Physiology and Functions
			Cardiovascular Disease: CHF, CHD, Angina, and MI
			Hypertension and Endothelial Function
	Summary
		Mitoquinone: MITO Q
		Multi-Nutrient Cardiovascular Protection Supplement
			Dosage
			Active Ingredients
	Exercise, Cardiovascular Disease, and CHD
		The Aerobics, Build, Contour, and Tone Exercise Program
		The ABCs of Exercise with a Twist
		The Elements of ABCT
		The ABCT Elements in Detail
			Resistance Training
		What, How, and When to Lift
		Upping the Intensity with Supersets, Hybrids, and Rapid Sets
		ABCT Resistance Training Hints
			Aerobic Training in Intervals
		Maximum Heart Rate and Maximum Aerobic Capacity
		Always Combine Resistance and Aerobic Exercises
			Core Exercises
			Time-Intensive Exercise
			Nutrition, Water, and ABCT Energy Drink
			Exercise on an Empty Stomach
		Nutrition Before, During, and After the Exercise Session
		Getting Started with ABCT: Training Schedules and Descriptions of the Lifts
			The ABCT Training Schedules
			Chest Exercises
			Back Exercises
			Shoulder Exercises
			Arm Exercises
			Leg Exercises
	ABCT Summary
	ABCT Conclusion
	Weight Management, Body Fat, and Visceral Fat
	Summary of the CHD Nutrition Program
	Tobacco Products, E-Cigarettes, and Vaping
	Control all Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease
	Summary and Key Take Away Points
	Bibliography
Chapter 22 Medicines for CHD
	Blood-Thinning Medicines
	Statins
	Beta Blockers
	Nitrates
	Ranolazine
Chapter 23 Future Perspectives
	CHD Genetics and Informatics
	Stem Cells
	Nanotechnology
	Inflammation Treatments and Immunotherapy
	Vaccines
	Bibliography
Chapter 24 Grand Summary and Conclusions
	Eating a Healthy Heart Diet Is Easy, Tastes Good, and Can Prevent CHD
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