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Review by indubitabubbly -- Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks
[Following is a volunteer review of "Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks" by Morton E Tavel, MD.]
3 out of 4 stars
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Have you ever gone to an appointment with your doctor and had a lot of questions about day to day habits and choices you make regarding health but couldn't understand the doctor's answer because you don't have a medical degree? Have you seen an infomercial or talk show and felt hopelessly overwhelmed by the amount of changes they say you need to make in order to be healthy? If you have felt this way, then I highly recommend reading Tips, Myths, and Rips: A Physician's Advice by Morton E. Tavel, MD.
Dr. Tavel has set up a non-fiction story giving medical advice into an easy to read and enjoyable conversation. His straight to the point, common sense approach to various health issues and choices we face on a regular basis is refreshing and easily remembered. From weight-loss pills to the safety of airplane travel, Dr. Tavel covers a wide array of medical questions by providing sound background research to support his conclusions and debunk common medical myths.
While reading, I felt that every chapter of this book was applicable to my regular life. Although I was analyzing the contents of my refrigerator and pantry as I read, I did not find myself overwhelmed by the detail or negative facts about what we are consuming day in and day out. The tangible examples that he offers, mixed with his well-researched data points offered an intelligent, thorough, and concise story line that I could easily follow. Also, the chapter order was well thought-out and flowed naturally from one topic to the next.
Overall, I give Tips, Myths, and Rips: A Physician's Advice by Morton E. Tavel, MD a 3 out of 4 stars. Stylistically, there were a few points throughout the book where the font and spacing changed. Although my eyes needed to adjust at times to the different format, this did not subtract from the content of the book.
One of the things that I really appreciated about this book is Dr. Tavel's research and inclusion of his sources in a bibliography at the end of the story. As a researcher and data analyst, I found myself wondering about the background data and wanting to analyze the study myself to see the validity of the sample size, among other things. With the sources fully cited, I did not have to go searching around the internet to find the exact studies and data he referenced - saving me time and effort.
As a reader, I felt like I was having an actual conversation with a doctor instead of simply reading medical advice. This was due to Dr. Tavel's witty and friendly bed side manner which was apparent in his writing style. The way in which the background information, including research and data points, were presented naturally led to an easily understandable conclusion with reasonable take-away advice, making this book one I plan on referencing in the future for some medical advice.
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3 out of 4 stars
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Have you ever gone to an appointment with your doctor and had a lot of questions about day to day habits and choices you make regarding health but couldn't understand the doctor's answer because you don't have a medical degree? Have you seen an infomercial or talk show and felt hopelessly overwhelmed by the amount of changes they say you need to make in order to be healthy? If you have felt this way, then I highly recommend reading Tips, Myths, and Rips: A Physician's Advice by Morton E. Tavel, MD.
Dr. Tavel has set up a non-fiction story giving medical advice into an easy to read and enjoyable conversation. His straight to the point, common sense approach to various health issues and choices we face on a regular basis is refreshing and easily remembered. From weight-loss pills to the safety of airplane travel, Dr. Tavel covers a wide array of medical questions by providing sound background research to support his conclusions and debunk common medical myths.
While reading, I felt that every chapter of this book was applicable to my regular life. Although I was analyzing the contents of my refrigerator and pantry as I read, I did not find myself overwhelmed by the detail or negative facts about what we are consuming day in and day out. The tangible examples that he offers, mixed with his well-researched data points offered an intelligent, thorough, and concise story line that I could easily follow. Also, the chapter order was well thought-out and flowed naturally from one topic to the next.
Overall, I give Tips, Myths, and Rips: A Physician's Advice by Morton E. Tavel, MD a 3 out of 4 stars. Stylistically, there were a few points throughout the book where the font and spacing changed. Although my eyes needed to adjust at times to the different format, this did not subtract from the content of the book.
One of the things that I really appreciated about this book is Dr. Tavel's research and inclusion of his sources in a bibliography at the end of the story. As a researcher and data analyst, I found myself wondering about the background data and wanting to analyze the study myself to see the validity of the sample size, among other things. With the sources fully cited, I did not have to go searching around the internet to find the exact studies and data he referenced - saving me time and effort.
As a reader, I felt like I was having an actual conversation with a doctor instead of simply reading medical advice. This was due to Dr. Tavel's witty and friendly bed side manner which was apparent in his writing style. The way in which the background information, including research and data points, were presented naturally led to an easily understandable conclusion with reasonable take-away advice, making this book one I plan on referencing in the future for some medical advice.
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