TY - BOOK AU - Brill,Janet Bond TI - Blood pressure down: the 10-step plan to lower your blood pressure in four weeks-without prescription drugs SN - 0307986357 (pbk.) PY - 2013///] CY - New York PB - Three Rivers Press KW - Dietary supplements KW - Hypertension KW - Alternative treatment KW - Physical fitness N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-328) and index; Everything you need to know about high blood pressure and your health. Understanding the problem; High blood pressure : the silent killer; Blood pressure down : a potent natural combination therapy --; The ten-step blood pressure down plan; Step 1 : lose five pounds; Step 2 : cut the salt; Step 3 : eat bananas; Step 4 : eat spinach; Step 5 : eat yogurt; Step 6 : eat soy; Step 7 : eat dark chocolate; Step 8 : drink red wine; Step 9 : take four supplements; Step 10 : exercise --; A few closing words from Dr. Janet --; Appendix 1; Quick guided imagery exercise guidelines --; Appendix 2; Ten-step daily checklist --; Appendix 3; Body mass index calculations --; Appendix 4; Blood pressure progress chart --; Appendix 5; Chef card : slashing salt at restaurants --; Appendix 6; Minerals pocket charts --; Appendix 7; Sample blood pressure down meal and exercise plans --; Appendix 8; Heart-healthy recipes N2 - Offers a safe, effective plan for lowering blood pressure that is based on a combination of functional foods, a simple exercise regimen, and a modest calorie restriction and doesn't include prescription medication ER -