The 15 Minute Heart Cure The Natural Way to Release Stress and Heal Your Heart in Just Minutes a Day

by Kennedy, John M.; Jennings, Jason

• ISBN13: 9780470409244
• ISBN10: 047040924X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-01-12
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Stress activates a reflex in our body known as the fight or flight response which leads to a number of bodily changes. These bodily changes in response to stress are the invitation to participate in the heart-mind conversation, and when you learn to hear the conversation you can quickly call on the BREATHE (beginning, relaxation, envision, apply, treatment, heal, end) tool to stop stress in its tracks. The BREATHE technique combines two proven forms of relaxation guided imagery and breath work and puts a modern spin on ancient wisdom. Both of these techniques elicit the relaxation response which is opposite the stress response. When practiced regularly, like toning your muscles in the gym, you'll develop a special neural network that will help you focus and find a sense of calm when faced with one of life's unexpected stressful challenges. The BREATHE technique can be used to help heal and protect your heart as well as help you focus and concentrate. It has been used successfully in health, business, academics, and athletics.Chapter 1: The Heart Cold FactsChapter 2: B-R-E-A-T-H-EChapter 3: Preventing Congestive Heart FailureChapter 4: Preventing Heart AttacksChapter 5: Preventing ArrhythmiaChapter 6: Preventing Valve DiseaseChapter 7: B-R-E-A-T-H-E For EveryoneChapter 8: Fast Help - Stressed OutChapter 9: Is Heart Disease ContagiousChapter 10: Stress and Cardiac ZebrasChapter 11: Heart Warming Stories

Author Biography

John M. Kennedy, M.D., is the medical director of preventive cardiology and wellness at Marina Del Rey Hospital. He is on the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association and speaks regularly on their behalf. He lectures regularly on the subject and has helped companies educate employees on how to manage stress in the workplace. Dr. Kennedy has appeared on the Discovery Channel, KNBC, and other national television and radio outlets. Visit his Web site at the15minuteheartcure.com.

Jason Jennings is a bestselling business and leadership author and one of the nation's most in-demand keynote speakers.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
The Heart Cold Facts	p. 5
B-R-E-A-T-H-E	p. 25
Treating and Preventing Congestive Heart Failure	p. 51
Treating and Preventing Heart Attacks	p. 69
Treating and Preventing Arrhythmias	p. 89
Treating and Preventing Valve Disease	p. 101
B-R-E-A-T-H-E for Everyone	p. 119
Fast Help: Stressed Out and Overloaded	p. 135
Is Heart Disease Contagious?	p. 155
Stress and Cardiac Zebras	p. 171
Heart-Warming Stories	p. 193
Sources	p. 221
Suggested Reading	p. 233
Index	p. 235
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