More than 70 million Americans could benefit immediately from this book!
Ignore its message at your own risk
View more info on Syndrome-X
Note: $2 per book additional shipping outside the US.
Syndrome X, or the metabolic syndrome, affects up to 70 million Americans. It is the variable combination of obesity, high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure, linked by the presence of insulin resistance. Stephen Holt M.D. expands the concepts of Syndrome X to Syndrome X, Y and Z.... in a new, novel and elegant manner. He provides practical advice on how to combat this killer constellation of problems which causes cardiovascular disease and increases the probability of death from many illnesses.
Improve health and live longer with Combat Syndrome X, Y, and Z...
" Dr. Holt's work is relevant to all health conscious Americans." - Julian Whitaker, M.D., Whitaker Wellness Center
" This book is a new perspective on unifying disease concepts within the metabolic syndrome X of Reaven or Syndrome X, Y and Z... of Holt. A major breakthrough for the health of a nation."
- T. V. Taylor M.D., Professor, Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas, Houston, Texas
" Dr. Holt address the battle against the health scourge of Syndrome X. I recommend this book as a valuable resource."
-Dr. Ronald Hoffman M.D., President of the American College for the Advancement of Medicine.
" Dr. Holt does it again. This thoughtful book should be read by every health conscious person."
Lisa Schofield, Editor, Vitamin Retailer Magazine, New Jersey
CONTENTS
Foreword Julian Whitaker, M.D. 9
Foreword Jeff Vandrunen 11
Preface Stephen Holt, M.D. 17
How To Use This Book 29
Note to Readers, Questions 30
Section 1 Syndrome X: The Killer Combination 31
Section 2 Combat Cholesterol: When the
Treatment May Be Worse
Than the Disease 61
Section 3 Combat Diabetes: Insulin
Resistance and Glucose Intolerance 91
Section 4 Combat Hypertension:
The Silent Killer 117
Section 5 Obesity and The Slim Chance 133
Section 6 Lifestyle to Combat Syndrome X, Y and Z.. 183
Section 7 The Secret of Soluble Fiber 199
Section 8 Natural Options for Syndrome X 227
Section 9 Special Ages: Special Circumstances 277
Section 10 Combat Syndrome X:
Cardinal Components of a Battle Plan
With Cardinal Approaches 297
Afterword 315
Suggested Reading 319
Resources 330
About the Author 332
