Available in both English and Spanish-language editions, The Buena Salud™ Guides present the best in health advice and cutting-edge science, with real-life stories featured throughout. Written by the president and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the books are thoroughly reviewed by a panel of leading health experts and medical professionals. Opening with a personal story from Dr. Delgado about her mother's experience with heart disease, this invaluable guide details everything readers need to know about the leading cause of death for all men and women in the U.S. Guia de Buena Salud™ para un corazon sano explains: how the heart is only part of a complex system how heart problems develop and what can be done to avoid them achievable lifestyle changes to maintain heart health Special sections include information on the Top 20 things your health care provider may say (and understanding what it really means) key questions for your health provider tools to help you make activity a daily part of life resources for eating heart healthy con sabor (with flavor) and where to get information you can trust in both English and Spanish on the Internet.

Written by Dr. Jane L. Delgado, the nation's leading expert on Hispanic health, The Latina Guide to Health features cutting-edge medical information and advice for all Hispanic women. With a deep understanding of what it means to be a Latina in the U.S. today, Dr. Delgado offers practical advice on the health issues women face, separates myths from facts, and answers questions about what to do. She thoroughly discusses concerns for Latinas, including higher rates of arthritis, cervical cancer, depression, and diabetes, and the greater likelihood of being overweight. She also points to the good news: Latinas have lower rates of heart disease, stroke, and breast cancer, and live longer. The Latina Guide to Health provides advice on: Understanding the medical system Preparing for an annual wellness visit Developing healthy eating habits and an exercise program Keeping good health records Caring for children and other loved ones Nurturing your spirit through healthy relationships and faith Authoritative and accessible, this invaluable guide includes an extensive quick-reference health section, five essential tools to help Latinas keep track of their health, and sidebars, charts, and website resources throughout.

The Buena Salud® Guide to arthritis & your life What many people don't realize about arthritis is that it can result from more than 100 conditions. In The Buena Salud® Guide to Arthritis and Your Life, Dr. Delgado sorts the facts from the fiction. She provides essential help and guidance for people living with arthritis, including life changes to consider, the best online sources for information, and tools to manage the condition and enjoy a healthy life. The book addresses: the different types of conditions that can cause arthritis and their respective treatment how arthritis can affect your stress and mood, as well as your relationships Dr. Delgado's 10-point program for better health how men and women deal with arthritis, illustrated with real-life stories the key questions to ask your health care provider the best online sources for information in both English and Spanish, and more. Also available in Spanish: La guÍa de Buena Salud® sobre la artritis y tu vida

"Pauling's simple, inexpensive plan suggests avoiding sugar, stress, and smoking, working in a job that you like, and being happy with your family. To avoid serious illness and enjoy a longer life, he recommends taking vitamins for optimum health and as insurance against disease."--P. [4] of cover.

"It has taken me seventeen years since my mother died from heart disease to be able to write extensively about this topic. All my research has documented that the amount of progress that has been made in this short time is not only amazing, but it could have saved my mother's life. . . . By presenting information in this book in a manner that includes the experiences of real people, it is my hope that you will be able to take steps to develop and maintain the healthiest heart possible." —From the Introduction by Dr. Jane L. Delgado In a warm and conversational tone, this invaluable guide details everything readers need to know about the leading cause of death in the U.S.: how the heart works how heart problems develop and what can be done to avoid them what we know about heart disease in Hispanics Dr. Delgado's 10-point, life-changing program for maintaining heart health a quick-reference guide on the most common conditions, diagnostic tools, and procedures key questions for your health provider tools to help you monitor your own health where to get information you can trust in both English and Spanish on the Internet, and more

Some people are aware that Vitamin K1 is important for blood clotting, but relatively few are aware of Vitamin K2 and its essential role in bone and heart health. There is now an impressive body of research showing that Vitamin K2 plays an integral role ensuring that our bones grow strong and our hearts and blood vessels remain healthy. Dr. Dennis Goodman has dedicated himself to researching vitamins and minerals so that he can educate his patients on which supplements to takewho needs them, how much, and why. If you care about your bones and heart healthand no doubt you dothis book is a must read. With Vitamin K2: The Missing Nutrient for Heart and Bone Health, Dr. Goodman presents the latest and most impressive research studies, as well as insights on diet, exercise, and stress reduction, as a conversation between doctor and patient. Providing clear and concise information, he puts readers on the path to learn more for themselves and continue the conversation with their own doctor.