Review by Riki -- Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks
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Review by Riki -- 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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Ever ponder trying those detoxes glorified on the radio? Slamming some energy drinks before a workout? Going gluten free to shed some extra pounds? Skipping a vaccine here and there? If you've considered any of these options, read Dr. Tavel's latest book, Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks, to re-educate and defend yourself from media sensationalism!
If you recognize any book as a guide to living a healthy, well-educated existence, greatly consider Dr. Tavel's work. Once President of The American Heart Association of Indiana and a Clinical Professor with over 120 publications nationally, Dr. Tavel uses this book to give his professional opinion on America's health trends. And maybe we should all listen to what this well-trained expert has to say.
The formatting of this novel accommodates busy readers on the go. By dividing itself into three sections (Tips, Myths, and Tricks), Dr. Tavel creates a navigable health guide lead by the reader's curiosity. Feel like diving into the obsession behind anti-vaxxers? Look it up in Myths and have a quick science lesson before heading to work. And there resides the beauty of Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks. Every section contains dozens of small chapters, between three to five pages, for that avid, yet busy, reader. Although these chapters are petite, they're packed with medical erudition and humor. Reading this book feels like receiving mini-lectures from a passionate professor with a penchant for dry humor. Dr. Tavel's eagerness to educate people on health is admirable. But his devotion to the reader's comprehension is even more astonishing.
Dr. Tavel's commitment to accessibility presents itself throughout every section of Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks. The grammar and vocabulary remain professional without technical jargon confusing their clarity for the average reader. Dr. Tavel took special care to create a convenient book accessible to all people by understanding that his audience is more than medical professionals. Because of this, I found difficult concepts such as the human sleep cycle, cardiovascular diseases, and brain chemistry easier to understand and digest in the context of his book. Although Dr. Tavel tones down all the confusing intricacies of the human body, he doesn't talk down to his audience. Dr. Tavel presents a light-hearted tone while remaining informative and respectful, making the novel enjoyable and natural for a varied audience.
Though the book engages readers, editing mistakes drag the audience into a befuddled state. Numerous typos undermine the clarity Dr. Tavel tried so hard to preserve, inconsistencies in formatting leave one feeling unsatisfied, and egregious issues with bullet points create notable confusion. One instance of jarring format occurred in chapter 13 as Dr. Tavel delineates the dangers of high sodium levels in processed foods. But the formatting of this list doesn’t showcase a true list, but a sentence broken apart to fit this inappropriate format.
Overall, I rate Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks 3 out of 4 stars. Discovering an enjoyable non-fiction book on health is very difficult to find, and writing one is immensely more so. Dr. Tavel composed an informative yet humorous approach to health, and based on that enjoyable content alone I award him 3 stars. Greater attention to editing would have pushed this to a 4-star review, but due to editing issues the overall clarity of the book became too obstructed to warrant a higher rating.
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3 out of 4 stars
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Ever ponder trying those detoxes glorified on the radio? Slamming some energy drinks before a workout? Going gluten free to shed some extra pounds? Skipping a vaccine here and there? If you've considered any of these options, read Dr. Tavel's latest book, Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks, to re-educate and defend yourself from media sensationalism!
If you recognize any book as a guide to living a healthy, well-educated existence, greatly consider Dr. Tavel's work. Once President of The American Heart Association of Indiana and a Clinical Professor with over 120 publications nationally, Dr. Tavel uses this book to give his professional opinion on America's health trends. And maybe we should all listen to what this well-trained expert has to say.
The formatting of this novel accommodates busy readers on the go. By dividing itself into three sections (Tips, Myths, and Tricks), Dr. Tavel creates a navigable health guide lead by the reader's curiosity. Feel like diving into the obsession behind anti-vaxxers? Look it up in Myths and have a quick science lesson before heading to work. And there resides the beauty of Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks. Every section contains dozens of small chapters, between three to five pages, for that avid, yet busy, reader. Although these chapters are petite, they're packed with medical erudition and humor. Reading this book feels like receiving mini-lectures from a passionate professor with a penchant for dry humor. Dr. Tavel's eagerness to educate people on health is admirable. But his devotion to the reader's comprehension is even more astonishing.
Dr. Tavel's commitment to accessibility presents itself throughout every section of Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks. The grammar and vocabulary remain professional without technical jargon confusing their clarity for the average reader. Dr. Tavel took special care to create a convenient book accessible to all people by understanding that his audience is more than medical professionals. Because of this, I found difficult concepts such as the human sleep cycle, cardiovascular diseases, and brain chemistry easier to understand and digest in the context of his book. Although Dr. Tavel tones down all the confusing intricacies of the human body, he doesn't talk down to his audience. Dr. Tavel presents a light-hearted tone while remaining informative and respectful, making the novel enjoyable and natural for a varied audience.
Though the book engages readers, editing mistakes drag the audience into a befuddled state. Numerous typos undermine the clarity Dr. Tavel tried so hard to preserve, inconsistencies in formatting leave one feeling unsatisfied, and egregious issues with bullet points create notable confusion. One instance of jarring format occurred in chapter 13 as Dr. Tavel delineates the dangers of high sodium levels in processed foods. But the formatting of this list doesn’t showcase a true list, but a sentence broken apart to fit this inappropriate format.
It’s appalling that any editor could miss such an egregious error, and it’s so hurtful to see mistakes like this in such an enjoyable piece of literature. Though one’s overall learning experience isn’t hindered by these multitudes of errors, their prevalence routinely disrupts a reader’s enjoyment of this novel.2. Cold cuts and cured meats – Two slices of bologna
a. can have 578 mg of sodium
b. 3 Poultry – especially chicken nuggets. Just 3 ounces
c. have nearly 600 mg of sodium
Overall, I rate Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks 3 out of 4 stars. Discovering an enjoyable non-fiction book on health is very difficult to find, and writing one is immensely more so. Dr. Tavel composed an informative yet humorous approach to health, and based on that enjoyable content alone I award him 3 stars. Greater attention to editing would have pushed this to a 4-star review, but due to editing issues the overall clarity of the book became too obstructed to warrant a higher rating.
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