More than 50 million Americans suffer from high blood pressure, and most of them control it by taking prescription drugs with potentially dangerous side effects. But there is a natural, affordable, and easy-to-manage alternative to medication: the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet. Developed by a world-class team of doctors and nutritionists, the DASH diet is clinically proven to lower blood-pressure levels and thereby reduce the risk of heart failure, stroke, and kidney disease. Now, with <I>The DASH Diet for Hypertension,</I> readers can benefit from:<P><BLOCKQUOTE>&#149; A hearty and healthful selection of DASH menus, recipes, even grocery lists <P>&#149; DASH weight-loss and exercise programs for everyday living<P>&#149; The science behind DASH, including calorie worksheets and a formula to calculate body-mass </BLOCKQUOTE><P>...and much more from this revolutionary program, which is recommended by the American Heart Association; the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; the American Society for Hypertension; and other leading medical authorities.