When it comes to our health, it is important to have our facts straight and adopt the habits that will ensure we have a healthy lifestyle. We, often unknowingly, pick up eating and lifestyle habits from our friends, family, popular society misconceptions or the media. Many of these habits are not necessarily healthy and are often, harmful. Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks by Morton E Tavel, MD offers a great variety of supported facts about everyday health concerns and clarifications about common false beliefs. This book suits many people with health and lifestyle-related interests.
Besides the general health topics discussed, there were specific chapters directed towards those who suffer from chronic allergies or back pain, diabetes, hypertension …show more content…
For example, again following the coffee example, while the chapter was meant to address the hazards of habitual coffee consumption, the author didn’t fail to mention the benefits of coffee, to illustrate to the readers the full picture and give them the freedom to create an informed decision. This style of addressing the pros and cons clears up the confusion and false beliefs often created when other sources would discuss the issue from only one perspective, creating contradicting claims in favor and against. For example, the book mentioned how chocolate is both healthy and harmful, and that it depends on the quantity consumed. Likewise, for each chapter, the book tells you something is good and when does it become harmful and how. I believe this book does a great job with clearing up misconceptions and influencing the adoption or maintenance of good and healthy …show more content…
We often need a tiny push to change our habits. Perhaps some elaborate information or convincing evidence. This is exactly what Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks has done for me! After reading the book, I have successfully decided to give up some unhealthy habits I had, such as skipping breakfast. I was also encouraged to maintain some healthy habits that I have recently adopted such as green tea consumption. Additionally, the book has encouraged me take on new habits such as careful consumption of some dietary supplements. For that reason, I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. It was very helpful, extensive and
Besides the general health topics discussed, there were specific chapters directed towards those who suffer from chronic allergies or back pain, diabetes, hypertension …show more content…
For example, again following the coffee example, while the chapter was meant to address the hazards of habitual coffee consumption, the author didn’t fail to mention the benefits of coffee, to illustrate to the readers the full picture and give them the freedom to create an informed decision. This style of addressing the pros and cons clears up the confusion and false beliefs often created when other sources would discuss the issue from only one perspective, creating contradicting claims in favor and against. For example, the book mentioned how chocolate is both healthy and harmful, and that it depends on the quantity consumed. Likewise, for each chapter, the book tells you something is good and when does it become harmful and how. I believe this book does a great job with clearing up misconceptions and influencing the adoption or maintenance of good and healthy …show more content…
We often need a tiny push to change our habits. Perhaps some elaborate information or convincing evidence. This is exactly what Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks has done for me! After reading the book, I have successfully decided to give up some unhealthy habits I had, such as skipping breakfast. I was also encouraged to maintain some healthy habits that I have recently adopted such as green tea consumption. Additionally, the book has encouraged me take on new habits such as careful consumption of some dietary supplements. For that reason, I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. It was very helpful, extensive and