Recommeded Reading
by Ann Phillips, MS, MLA, Consumer Health Information Specialist, OSF Saint Francis Center for Health Resource Library
The Heart Speaks: A Cardiologist Reveals the Secret Language of Healing
From the Heart: A Woman’s Guide to Living Well with Heart Disease
The Center for Health Resource Library has
a variety of materials on heart health and
disease. One masterfully written book is
The Heart Speaks: A Cardiologist Reveals
the Secret Language of Healing by Mimi
Guarneri, MD. As an advocate of lifestyle
changes and cutting-edge technology,
Dr. Guarneri presents stories of hope and
healing. From the Heart: A Woman’s Guide
to Living Well with Heart Disease by Kathy
Kastan is a practical book for women diagnosed
with heart disease. It provides a plan
for life after diagnosis. Chapters address such
matters as following your doctor’s orders,
managing your work life, and negotiating the
healthcare system.
Heart disease is frequently linked to stress, and fortunately, the library has many materials on managing stress. Some stress management books include ways to add guided-imagery relaxation techniques, mindfulness, and meditation to your busy schedule.
The books mentioned here, stress management
titles, and many others are available at
the Center for Health Resource Library. Call
us at
