Joel A. Blush

Integrative Treatment of Hypertension (eBook, PDF)

A Clinical and Mechanistic Approach

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Integrating mainstream pharmacological medicine with more innovative treatments, this book offers an alternative approach to treating hypertension. The book explains mechanisms of blood pressure and hypertension, describes common causes of hypertension, and reviews standard medications and their side effects. It also covers dietary factors and natural supplements in treating hypertension. The author examines alternative methods of treatment, emphasizing mechanisms of action, similarities to standard medications, and practical implementation advice for an integrative approach to hypertension treatment. This unique work is a useful companion to any healthcare provider.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 218
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. September 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781482206104
• Artikelnr.: 40068041

Autorenporträt

Joel A. Blush, M.D., Ph.D., is a practicing dual board-certified nephrologist and internist in a large community-based practice. He has a particular interest in the mechanisms of blood pressure regulation and in the treatment of hypertension, having academic responsibilities in teaching nephrology in affiliated university hospitals. He was awarded degrees in chemistry, achieving master's and doctorate degrees from Harvard University. He attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, followed by residency training in internal medicine at Montefiore Medical Center and fellowship training in nephrology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Dr. Blush is well published with many journal articles in chemistry, physics, and medicine, and has received several academic and research awards in these fields. With deference to his scientific training, he also has a strong interest in natural and alternative treatments of disease. Since his time as a medical student, he has pursued its study spending time in the Amazon rain forest taking courses in alternative medicine and botanical drug use. Dr. Blush brings to his practice a mixed scientific/medical and alternative/holistic approach to treating disease, specifically hypertension, and has successfully integrated this in the treatment of many patients.