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As the modern Western lifestyle spreads around the globe, so too does metabolic syndrome - a cluster of symptoms that increases the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other conditions. As author Pankaj Vij, MD demonstrates, these diseases are basically "human-made" ailments caused by our diet and way of life. However, there is good news: metabolic syndrome can be tamed by a sensible program of exercise, natural foods, stress-management, and quality sleep. In this concise and lively book, Dr. Vij distills a mass of medical research into a simple twelve-step program for better health. Avoiding fads and gimmicks, he provides practical advice, case studies of ordinary people, and brief sections that debunk common medical myths. By following Dr. Vij's evidence-based methods, readers can "turbocharge" their metabolism and attain the resilience and vitality they've always dreamed of.