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Make Yourself Immune to Heart Attack by Simon Oxford (view source)
Revision as of 14:32, 29 February 2012
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So what are Oxford's qualifications for writing this book? Well, apparently none other than the fact that he's been involved in the treatment given to his father. What he has written has been checked by a doctor - Dr Naushin-Aslamkhan-Chaudhry MBBS MBA and you can check her qualification on [http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/naushin-aslamkhan-chaudhry/1a/4a0/296 LinkedIn] if you wish. There are disclaimers, as I would expect, that you should consult a doctor if you are in any doubt about the advice given and also that as with any regime of this nature there are always those who will disagree with it. To my mind Oxford's main qualification for writing this book is that he doesn't write in jargon and seems to have a basic understanding of what information people need.
''Heart Attack'' is one of those phrases which is much bandied about and frequently misunderstood. Oxford begins by giving simple explanations of this and other heart problems which are regularly encountered and then goes on to look at the causes and risk factors. I was particularly impressed by his explanations of the effects of high blood pressure, salt and stress. when When he looks at prevention he readily explains treatments and current thinking as to whether or not they are effective. It's sensible and gives you a real feeling that there are things which you can do to improve your health.
As for the title of the book - ''Make Yourself Immune to Heart Attack'' I did wonder if this was hyperbole but Oxford gives his ten rules - his ''preferred strategy'' and whilst I can see the sense of most if not all of it I acknowledge that it would mean some dramatic changes of lifestyle and wondered whether I would live longer - or if it would just seems longer. He's realistic though and acknowledges that lot of people will prefer to go with his alternative strategy which gives advices and choices which most people would be able to accommodate.