Health Tips, Myths And Tricks

Health is a bewildering subject for many consumers in the internet age since we have access to an overwhelming amount of (sometimes contradictory) information, choices, and aggressive marketing of health products. This bombardment makes it difficult to know which choices are the right or wrong ones regarding our health. However, Dr Morton E. Tavel’s informative book, Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks is a sensible guide.
The book is divided into the three themes of tips, myths, and tricks mentioned in the title. “Tips” is concerned with common health questions, such as weight-loss, the usefulness of dietary supplements and whether it’s worth trying to cure a common cold. “Myths” works to dispel irrational beliefs and fears about things like health-related conspiracy theories. “Tricks” lays out the structure of a health scam to the reader and potential buyer; the author encourages us to pay attention to wording which might exploit our fears and thereby avoid being taken in by quacks and snake oil salesmen.
I have only touched on the main subjects within these parts of the book – Dr Tavel addresses many more issues and concerns throughout it. He has done extensive research and presents level-headed and helpful advice to the reader. I …show more content…
The chapters on diet and supplementation were most relevant to me – although I agree that with a balanced diet, expensive supplementation might not be strictly necessary, I know I do need my iron and iodine supplements. The “Myth” chapters discussing big corporations and their involvement in creating health fads or fears to generate sales were enlightening. The author isn’t endorsing any product in his book, which definitely helps his credibility. Other than suggesting an affordable generic medication here and there, there was no product