3 out of 4 stars
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As consumers, we are faced with hundreds of advertisements and commercials on a daily basis for products that promise to help us lose weight, look and feel younger and naturally treat and prevent everything from prostate cancer to headaches. Whether it is on television, social media or in newspapers we are constantly bombarded with products that are almost too good to be true. It can be difficult to separate fact from deceptive marketing ploys that are designed to make you spend money.
Health Tips, Myths and Tricks: A Physician’s Advice by Morton E.Tavel makes it easier to help you understand just how these health myths and fads came to be and how companies manipulate the general public into believing in them. This book is non-fiction under the genre of health and wellness. Dr. Tavel wrote in based on his experience as a medical physician as well as research and knowledge of health myths that the society has somehow turned into canon. He gives his personal views, which are very insightful and helpful to the reader. This book helps consumers make informed decisions about what they buy and becoming less susceptible to false or exaggerated claims or stories.
The author addresses common myths such as vaccinations being linked to the development of autism in children and lie detectors being reliable ways to determine guilt or dishonesty. He also speaks on popular health ideas such as breakfast being the most important meal of the day, popular weight loss supplements and whether they work or not and the controversy surrounding the belief that genetically altered food is unsafe. The book gives tips on how to avoid excess salt, sugar and trans- fat in processed foods, the importance of drinking water and how to investigate whether product claims are true, backed by unbiased scientific studies and approved by the FDA.
My thoughts: I rate this book a 3 out of 4 stars. It was well written and it was evident that the author researched his claims. However, it seemed as if he may have been a bit biased about the validity of homeopathic and alternative medicine as he is a medical doctor. He presented his ideas logically and supported with research and a good dose of common sense. I loved the style of writing and his voice and what he wanted to say was clear. I also liked how each chapter was addressing a different topic so in the future I can simply refer to that particular chapter. I personally, learned alot of information from this book. It cleared up alot of misconceptions I believed were true, particularly of how soft water is actually not as healthy as hard water and how bottled water is not as pure as we think. I will do my own research of course, but the book was very insightful and enlightening.
Health Tips, Myths and Tricks: A Physician’s Advice is a great book to add to your collection if you are health orientated and looking for a resource that contains a multitude of tips that you can incorporate into your daily life. This book helps consumers make informed decisions about what they are putting into their bodies and the actual instead of perceived or advertised benefits. It is a useful and entertaining addition to any library and provides a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips.
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