The Heart of the Matter: The African American's Guide to Heart Disease, Heart Treatment, and Heart Wellness

This is an excellent writing that I appreciate. It makes you think about life and how to take control. It opens the choices you have about life and it lets you know that your body is a temple and you must treat it like one, since your only allowed one. Alot of the things you do to the body can be prevented. It tells you about the major health concerns with in African American culture and goes into detail about each concern. It leads you into a step by step brocess of taking wellness into your own hand

Heart disease knows no racial boundaries, however, more African Americans are likely to die from it. THE HEART OF THE MATTER is one noted African-American surgeon's attempt to change that fact. Written for the layman in everyday language, the book offers a complete guide to heart wellness. With a focus on current medical knowledge balanced by a belief in the benefits of spirituality and human dignity, THE HEART OF THE MATTER offers valuable lessons for both the patient and loved ones. THE HEART OF THE MATTER is infused with understanding and compassion for those who have heart disease and for the family members and caregivers who help loved ones recover.

Hilton M. Hudson II, M.D., does a beautiful job of explaining heart disease and it's affect on African Americans. The stories woven into the book provide excellent examples of how heart disease affects more than just the patient, but family and friends as well. He provides practical advice on nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction that is particularly helpful to African Americans. He tackles sensitive racial issues with understanding and compassion.