Review of Diabetes for Dummies (Paperback)

The newly diagnosed diabetic often feels as if he or she had been plunked down in front of a circus tent, complete with three rings, sideshows, barkers, and scary clowns, only then to be told "okay, pal, startmaking choices!"
Many patients flee. Others roam around frightenedand vulnerable.
Dr. Rubin, however, clearly, calmly, and intelligentlyguides the patient in this book through the chaos and confusion of thediabetes care circus. He really makes sense out of what is available. Thebook is unfailingly clear.
I was also impressed with his anecdotes,drawn from his practice, about the emotional experiences of his patients,and with his tips on how to cope with setbacks, glitches, and successes.
Many books on diabetes lecture the patient. In this book, diabetics willfind a physician-author who does not lecture and who is not afraid toevaluate treatments and approaches. He seems intent on helping diabetics,and their families and caregivers, return to wonderful lives.
Get yourphysician to read it too.



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Review of Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness)) (Paperback)

As with many of the "For Dummies" series, Controlling Cholesterol is a well-executed overview of many issues relevant to cholesterol. Author Carol Rinzler's light and humorous discussion ranges from a concise description of what cholesterol is, to many of the different approaches to lowering cholesterol and why "target" values for cholesterol can differ in different people. There's an especially helpful discussion on the effects of various popular diets like Atkins', Sugar Busters, and Protein Power -- pluses and minuses of each.

"Ten Cholesterol Myths" in Chapter 16 is a great discussion that can help clear up much of the murkiness surrounding cholesterol issues and can help answer many of the questions that I am asked when treating cholesterol in my patients (in my cardiology practice).

One criticism: Like all books about cholesterol, Controlling Cholesterol for Dummies gives the reader the impression that high cholesterol is the only way to identify risk for heart disease, as well as a means of diminishing risk of heart attack. This is patently untrue, but not really a criticism of this book as it is of the standard thinking on cholesterol. There are better ways! Nonetheless, this book does serve its intended purpose very well: educate the reader thoroughly on the conventional understanding of cholesterol.

Product Description
Need to get your cholesterol in check? You'll find the latest information about cholesterol, including treatments, drug information, and dietary advice, in Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies, 2^nd Edition, an easy-to-understand guide to cholesterol control. You'll learn how to lower your numbers and maintain healthy cholesterol levels. You'll also find out how to eat and exercise properly, use vitamins and supplements, and quit unhealthy habits.
You'll find out cholesterol's positive functions and why too much can be a bad thing. You can also assess your cholesterol risk by taking your age, sex, ethnicity, and family history into consideration. Find out what you need to ask your doctor about stress tests, ECBT, and angiograms to check for plaque buildup. Design a cholesterol-crushing diet and understand which foods can help you lower your numbers. Find out how smoking, alcohol, exercise, excess weight, supplements, and prescription medications affect your cholesterol levels. Find out how to:

• Assess your cholesterol risk
• Understand the benefits and risks associated with cholesterol
• Design and adhere to a cholesterol-lowering diet
• Avoid dangerous drugs
• Reduce your risk of heart attack
• Choose fats and fibers correctly
• Check for plaque buildup

Complete with lists of ten important cholesterol websites, ten nutrition websites, ten cholesterol myths, ten landmarks in cholesterol history, ten foods that raise your cholesterol, and ten foods that lower your cholesterol, Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies, 2^nd Edition will help keep your cholesterol levels under control for good!

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Review of The Healthy Heart Cookbook for Dummies (Paperback)

I bought this for my Mom to help her with her high cholesterol.She said she really liked the book and the recipes so far have been really good.

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A leading cardiologist teams up with celebrity chefs to deliver more than 125 delicious heart-healthy recipes in this ...For Dummies edition. Heart-smart diets can prevent and even reverse heart disease, but a healthy diet need not be boring and bland. From delicious soups and snacks to main entrees, hearty vegetarian dishes, and even desserts, Dr. Rippe's book shows you how to prepare great-tasting, heart-healthy food with ease.
This companion to better eating includes

• A complete nutritional analysis of each recipe
• Tips on adapting favorite recipes without sacrificing flavor
• Valuable pointers on cooking techniques that keep fat and cholesterol under control

Turn the pages of The Healthy Heart Cookbook For Dummies, stroll into the kitchen, and turn a growling stomach into a healthy heart.

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Review of Heartburn & Reflux for Dummies (Paperback)

This book is a straightforward guide to heartburn and its unpleasant sister, reflux. The list of potentially offending foods is very useful, as is the Part of Tens guide to heartburn web sites. Even if I still get heartburn, this book has given me some strategies for reducing the discomfort. Highly recommended.

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How to recognize symptoms, get an accurate diagnosis, and find the most effective treatment
Who is at risk for heartburn and reflux? What forms does reflux take? Is self-treatment dangerous? Heartburn and Reflux For Dummies answers these questions and helps readers work with their doctors to control symptoms, heal esophageal inflammation or injury, and avoid complications. It offers the latest information on prescription medications; alternative remedies; and the benefits and risks of surgery. Also, the book helps readers reduce stress and fine-tune their diets by identifying the foods that trigger upset, controlling portions, and timing meals to minimize heartburn and reflux.
Carol Ann Rinzler (New York, NY) has authored more than 20 books on nutrition, food, and health. Ken Walker, MD (Jacksonville, FL), is a Trustee and Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology.

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Review of Managing PCOS For Dummies (Paperback)

The book has a lot of the reg info on what PCOS is, and spends well over half the book talking about diets and food. It's written by a dietician, and so it's helpful for someone looking for tips on food that you may not find to quite this extent in other books. It offers good tips for eating healthy, and for excersizing.
It does recommend a low GI diet, which is the best diet for PCOS, and talkes exstensively about insulin resistance as well- a great key word for those with PCOS. The book is more like a manual of course, it's a "dummies" series, so it lacks a lot of warmth. It does have some interesting recipes, but like the last review- many of them do contain items you can buy in the US and does seem to be European based.


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Don't be held hostage by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - with the right diet and effective exercise, you can minimise its impact on your day-to-day life and future wellbeing. Packed with realistic advice from a qualified nutritionist, this guide takes you through everything from picking which treatments to try - and which to avoid - to thriving with PCOS superfoods and finding resources and support to help you stay positive and maintain your focus

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Review of Low-Cholesterol Cookbook for Dummies (Paperback)

Many of us make resolutions for the New Year.Some we keep and others are hard to stick to.I did not have a choice about lowering my cholesterol.I just didn't know how to go about it. I found myself in the Dummies section of the bookstore, and reached for Molly Siple's book - Low Cholesterol Cookbook for Dummies.I started skimming through it and the recipes sounded delicious and easy.I purchased the book and am eager to share the news that I have lost 4 lbs in two weeks. Not only are the recipes easy to follow, but the ingredients are all available in my local market.No mystery foods.It is astonishing how quick some of the meals are to prepare, and I just love Molly's little tips on what type dish to serve it in and even how to cut up a mango.I am having my cholesterol levels checked in February and will report my success then.

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Cook and eat your way to a healthier heart!

Now you really can eat to your heart's content with this easy cookbook and guide. From breakfasts to dinners, from super starters to "legal" desserts, you'll find a mouthwatering assortment of tasty and satisfying low-cholesterol recipes you -- and your family and friends -- will love. With advice on choosing the right foods, low-cholesterol cooking techniques, and more, this book helps make heart-healthy eating a snap.

Discover how to
* Shop for the best food and ingredients for low-cholesterol cooking
* Adapt your favorite recipes to fit your needs
* Make heart-smart choices from restaurant and takeout menus
* Tell the difference between "good" foods and "bad" foods

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Review of Dieting For Dummies (Paperback)

When I bought this book I was a little skeptical whether or not it was worth the money.I have read numerous books on dieting, ect and I never really understood what they were trying to teach, but this one really hit the nail on the head, so to speak.
It shows you how to cut back safely and how not to cut too much and why.It also explains in easy terms why your body works a certain way and how to obtain what you want.For example, it explains how many calories you would need to cut back to lose X amount of weight in X amount of time.It has information on weight groups, the food pyramid, healthy weights and even a section in the back with foods listed and how many calories and fat they contain.So far I have been following the suggestions and have lost just about 40 pounds so I would definately say its worth the money!Its not hard to stick to (believe me, I HATE dieting) and you don't feel hungry all the time.It shows you how to start eating right and how to indulge when you crave.Its definately not a diehard-drop-the-weight-now book in any means.Learning how to eat right and how to eat your favorite foods and how to learn when to say when.I have since learned how to eat better and how your body sends signals when its full, truly full, and when its really hungry and not just craving that piece of cake you were eyeing.LOL...A way to finally lose the weight and how to maintain it is what I was looking for without pills and fad diets,and this is the book.Definately not a book for 'dummies'...
Tracy Talley~@

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Get your children on the right track with a weight management plan
Now updated to evaluate todays popular diets
If youre tired of the diet roller coaster, then this friendly, authoritative guide is for you. Now updated with the latest information, this clear and comprehensive book not only reveals exactly what you need to know and do, but also helps you identify and break through the barriers that have kept you from doing it!
Praise for Dieting For Dummies
"Our hands-down favorite . . . . Like all good health books, its one to keep and refer to again and again."
-Detroit Free Press
"Gets under the skin of weight loss - what works, what doesnt, and why - in ways few books do."
-Dallas Morning News
"Sound, practical, and comprehensive . . . chock-full of great information."
-USA Today
Discover how to:

• Develop an effective weight-loss strategy
• Eat healthfully at home and in restaurants
• Cope with cravings and setbacks
• Evaluate diet programs and medications
• Know the latest surgical options

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Review of Low-Calorie Dieting For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness)) (Paperback)

I think this is a very good book for people who have never learned anything at all about calories. It is definitely a good starting point but doesn't share any information that we don't hear every single day about weight loss.

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Break your bad habits and start enjoying a low-cal lifestyle!
Want to lose weight and keep it off for good? This no-nonsense guide shows you how to consume fewer calories than you burn, providing a delicious, easy, and safe low-calorie plan you can follow for life! You'll find tools to improve your eating and exercise habits, cope with stress and boredom, assess your progress, and live healthier and happier.
Discover how to:

• Understand your metabolism.
• Set realistic, attainable goals.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Stock a low-cal kitchen.
• Eat right with simple, scrumptious, low-calorie recipes.
• Stay motivated long-term.
• Find outside support.

Order your copy today!

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Review of Hypoglycemia For Dummies (Paperback)

As someone who is sick of "being in the fog" from my hypoglycemia I greatly welcomed this book. I needed a book to talk TO me about all of the overwhelming info for treating this and not another book that gave a lot of medical jargon I don't need or understand. I love this book for its nonwordy descriptions of the basics of hypoglycemia- I could actually read this book and understand it all. The writers do a good job discussing the symptoms and what is happening in the body for hypoglycemia to occur. Just like my dietician prescribed for me, Cheryl Chow discusses eating a 40 carb 30 protein and 30 fats early on and then increase carbs if your body allows it. It shows a new "hypoglycemic" food pyramid that shows bread, grains, pasta moved 2 steps up and the veggie group is what you should have more of. (THANK YOU!!) The book does seem to contradict itself in places when discussing carbs(or they may be just trying to say everyone is going to be different).
The only things that bothered me about the book is that, while it does discuss a lot of different topics such as herbal supplements, vitamins, exercise in detail it would discuss other topics with just a sentence or two. Usually these were areas that I would want a lot more detail because I'm having difficulty with them. Of course there were some topics discussed that I really did not see why they were relevant (I guess it may help someone else though).The recipe section was a bit disappointing- only 14 recipies. So if you want more try the Low Blood Sugar Cookbook by Patricia and Edward Krimmel (he's hypo too) and also The Zone. The Zone is based on the 40/30/30 plan too.

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Hypoglycemia simply means "low blood-sugar," but without concrete symptoms it's very hard to diagnose. It is nevertheless a condition that should be watched over carefully. People react differently to low blood sugar as well as to the treatment they receive. Hypoglycemia for Dummies explores this fickle condition and shows you how to manage your blood sugar to feel better.
This no-nonsense, plain-English guide lays out the facts you need to maintain a healthy body. It offers expert advice on identifying symptoms, changing lifestyles, and also extensive coverage on diet, exercise, alternative treatments, and the link between low blood sugar and diabetes. This expanded 2^nd edition provides:

• A thorough explanation of hypoglycemia and how it affects your body
• Exercise routines that lead to a healthier lifestyle
• Diet suggestions on what to eat and how often
• A basis for choosing a doctor that's right for you
• Vitamins and supplements that treat your symptoms
• Ways to manage hypoglycemia in the workplace
• An explanation of how hypoglycemia affects family and friends
• Methods to de-stress yourself

Complete with tips on helping other hypoglycemics and myth-debunking facts about the disease, Hypoglycemia for Dummies is the fast and simple way to learn and treat the condition, with the help of the most up-to-date medical information available. Escape the blood sugar blues and starting feeling better in no time!

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Review of Healthy Carb Cookbook For Dummies (For Dummies (Cooking)) (Paperback)

I have been part of the low-carb community for several years, watching the trends and the ups and downs of low carb advocacy. I've always leaned toward a healthy version and moderation. From the beginning I preferred "real food" made healthy, and this delightful book offers a wonderful variety of down to earth and delicious, "real world" recipes. This book is a realistic and humorous guide for living a healthy life for real people. It addresses ease of preparation, economy of effort, consideration of meal budgets, and most importantly abundance of flavor - all with health as the underlying factor. I love every recipe I've tried so far.

As any "Dummies" reader knows, there's more to a "Dummies" cookbook than recipes. And in this book, there are terrific, common sense, and again, realistic, advice, tips and information on how to get the most benefit from living right in this fast-paced world. I also appreciate that the author obviously knows her chops, so to speak. She has done her research and provides information that I have not found readily available about low and healthy carb.

I've been researching and reading about all angles of low carb eating for several years, and this book actually gave me some fresh information, new perspectives and a fun read. If you have any curiosity or interest in low or healthy carb cooking, I highly recommend getting a copy of this book.

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According to USA Weekend, over a quarter of the adults in the U.S. have tried a low-carb diet. Many people have enjoyed lasting success. Others have felt mystified or deprived and given up!
Whether you're a first-timer or a "try, try-againer", this book helps you get with the low-carb program and stick with it! Building on the success of Low-Carb Dieting For Dummies, it gives you loads of nutritional information plus more than 100 sumptuous low-carb recipes like Crunchy Brunch Oatmeal Pecan Waffles, Caribbean Chicken, Chile Spiced Broccoli, and Lemon Torte with Raspberries. Low-Carb Cookbook For Dummies includes:

• A complete nutritional analysis for each recipe so you can't go wrong
• Lots of recipes for dishes with 5 carbs or less
• Recipes that de-carb no-nos like Southern fried chicken and Philly cheese steak sandwiches
• Recipes for soups, seafood, and meat dishes, including pork chops, lamb and steaks (with a steak chart so you can chart a low-carb course)
• Recipes for great desserts, including chocolate specialties and cheesecake
• Vegetarian recipes and crock pot specialties
• Terrific wrap recipes using lettuce, tortillas, or crepes
• Guidelines for eating low-carb when you're dining out or brown-bagging it

Author Jan McCracken, a health advocate and low-carber for more than ten years, has written two low-carb cookbooks and is a contributor to numerous low-carb publications. Having fallen off the low-carb wagon several times herself, she alerts you to things that can sabotage your success and clues you in on carb counting and techniques that have worked for her. You'll get started right with:

• Mini-courses on low-carb math and on low-carb nutritition and the glycemic index
• A shopping list for stocking a low-carb kitchen
• The scoop on different kinds of carbs and artificial sweeteners
• Tips on using spices creatively for variety and flavor
• Advice on incorporating exercise, including taking the first step (and lots more steps) with a pedometer
• Tips for reducing stress (a common cause of bingeing)

With this information, you won't be mystified. With the fantastic recipes, you won't feel deprived. You will be inspired to stick to a low-carb lifestyle-one that can help you lose weight and feel healthier!

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