Review by sanjus -- Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks

Post by **Sanju Lali** » 08 Jun 2018, 13:06

[Following is a volunteer review of "Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks" by Morton E Tavel, MD.]

4 out of 4 stars

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This is my review about the book Health Tips, Myths, And Tricks by Morton E. Tavel, M.D. This book intends to shed light upon the reality behind various kinds of myths about health and to debunk those myths. The book is nicely compiled into sixty chapters, so that each of those myths is detailed separately. This kind of compilation make this book to resemble to a catalog, so one can quickly jump to his requirement of information using the index. All sixty chapters in this book contain almost all health issues of the present day generation and also about health issues that are in limelight.

The author puts forth several recorded evidences in support of his advice about the reality of each myth like health boosting programs. The evidences included the clinical trials of the people who were following those myths and also the effects found on their body and their health. The author also cites here the instances, where several people faced many of the health problems after they consumed dietary supplements, medical supplements, or anti-aging supplements which were available over the counter without medical prescription. Moreover these supplements are advertised on several television shows by popular celebrities by giving some bogus claims of its usefulness, and may be they never tried it for themselves.

On a positive note, the author helps the readers from saving their money on the medical diagnostics tests that are not at all necessary, whereas those tests are recommended by certain agencies or beneficiaries through advertisements to make money. As the name of the book suggests, this book can easily burst out at least some of the myths of the readers, which can help the readers with proper guidance to take decisions on their health and diet.

The author warns that the sodium is responsible for high blood pressure and it sneaks into the body by eating fast food or a junk food. These foods are also stuffed with trans-fats and refined sugars which are harmful to health. There are separate chapters dedicated to heavy metal poisoning and highly advertised weight loss programs that make the participants to live on a very lean diet which causes weakness in their bodies instead of wellness.

I am very much happy about this book as it has negligible grammatical errors and no spelling mistakes. Moreover this book busted out some of my myths about health and diet. Hence I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars and recommend this book for everyone to read.

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Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks
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crediblereading2 · Post by **crediblereading2** » 20 Jun 2018, 14:12

This sounds like an amazing book to read. It contains all truths about your health and how to manage it. I am hoping to read this book for the future as I am sure it will be beneficial to me. Thank you for your very insightful review.

Samantha Simoneau · Post by **Samantha Simoneau** » 20 Jun 2018, 16:00

This sounds like a unique, detailed, and practical read that may have health information I've never come across. Thanks for the recommendation!

Helen_Combe · Post by **Helen_Combe** » 21 Jun 2018, 00:09

Thanks for your review. The book sound really useful and well organised.

Libs_Books · Post by **Libs_Books** » 22 Jun 2018, 10:48

I've reviewed this one myself and recognise that, as you say, it has much to recommend it. I'm glad you found it helpful.

Dael Reader · Post by **Dael Reader** » 22 Jun 2018, 14:19

This sounds like exactly the kind of practical book everyone should read in the Internet age. There are too many myths our there posing as fact. Thanks for the recommendation.

zilipendwa · Post by **zilipendwa** » 24 Jun 2018, 09:47

I always shy off from reading this book but now you have encouraged me to give it a try.

onixpam · Post by **onixpam** » 27 Jun 2018, 17:09

This book has a lot of information. I will take your recommendation and find a place for it on my shelves. Thanks for your review!

Chigozie Anuli Mbadugha · Post by **Chigozie Anuli Mbadugha** » 28 Jun 2018, 16:28

I read this book and I must say it clarified a lot of things for me with scientifically based research. Nice review!

Ktwills79 · Post by **Ktwills79** » 29 Jun 2018, 14:51

Sounds like an interesting book, and I appreciate the reviewer mentioning how it's broken down into chapters about each myth.

MsTri · Post by **MsTri** » 07 Jul 2018, 21:36

While I like the idea of this book, I've already read the sample, and it was just too dry for me, so I don't want to read the whole thing. I'm truly glad that you enjoyed it, though.

Corhan2 · Post by **Corhan2** » 17 Jul 2018, 01:24

Thanks for the review. Sounds like a book that everybody must have on their bookshelves.

BriennaiJ · Post by **BriennaiJ** » 20 Jul 2018, 09:34

This sounds like a book that I would go to if I wanted advice when I feel sick. Definitely interesting to read. Great review!

Sunnyroyish · Post by **Sunnyroyish** » 13 Aug 2018, 06:54

Junk foods are one of the biggest problems of modern era. The myths related to foods are making people opt for fast foods and aslo they are destroying their own health. You wrote a great review. I wish you good luck.