Review of Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks
Posted: 18 Sep 2021, 10:52
[Following is a volunteer review of "Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks" by Morton E Tavel, MD.]
Media exposure influences the audience to various and constant information without scientific proof. It often creates misinformation, misconceptions and myths that hinder scientific evidence to reach a specified aim, that is to provide immunity and provide the desired quality of health of a targeted population.
Morton E. Tavel, MD is a retired physician and Clinical Professor who specializes in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks – A Physician’s Advice is his medical research and analysis mostly intended to raise the public interest by providing verified scientific data and statistical results to debunk theories and misinformation, without wasting resources and money on treatments, products and techniques that are referred to as ‘Snake Oil’. In the metaphorical sense, snake oil refers to the many useless remedies on the markets that claim to be beneficial or even miraculous but hold no medicinal value.
As the name of the book denotes it is divided into three parts. The first part named ‘Tips’ bring together various studies and references that concern our diet and various products we consume, like breakfast, teas and coffees, meats and fish, fruits and vegetables, chocolate and sugars, some ingredients that we use and the minerals that are added or are part of our foods, dietary supplements and junk food amongst others. Then there are the consequences derived from the food we consume, which are the conditions we suffer from incorrect diets and habits like smoking and alcohol, or hereditary conditions that we learn to live with.
The second part ‘Myths’ gather various misconceptions or unfounded theories of products like energy drinks and genetically modified foods, organic and gluten-free products and many others. Additionally, he also advises about issues that are clouded by untrue understandings like the Wi-Fi, the polygraph, vaccinations, air travel, vitamins and probiotics, etc.
The third part talks about the ‘Tricks’ used to increase the sale of products through advertisements, tv programmes, published media and so on. Sadly, these advertisements are presented by personalities that are socially trusted. He warns regarding the credibility of their certification and their unfounded scientific claims that are untrue or inconclusive.
What I loved about the book is that it was jam-packed with referential studies to sustain his advice on every matter. Although it was detailed with technical attestations and statistical and medical information, it can be understood by everyone whether one is a health professional or not. Likewise, it is of interest to everybody. It truly helps in everyday life to be able to consider and understand what is true or not. And most of all, it enables us to protect ourselves at our best possible ability.
In all honesty, I encountered many typos and errors in the book, especially in the format presentation. However, the contents of this study and revelations heightened the quality of my reading experience. I will rate this book 3 out of 4, and recommend careful editing, especially where the paragraph formats are concerned. Nonetheless, I strongly recommend this book to young adults, adults and mature audiences from all walks of life, especially those with a particular interest in general health and medicine.
Nido Qubein said, “Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” I will finish with yet another quote by V.L. Allineare, “If your body’s not right, the rest of your day will go all wrong. Take care of yourself.”
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Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
Media exposure influences the audience to various and constant information without scientific proof. It often creates misinformation, misconceptions and myths that hinder scientific evidence to reach a specified aim, that is to provide immunity and provide the desired quality of health of a targeted population.
Morton E. Tavel, MD is a retired physician and Clinical Professor who specializes in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks – A Physician’s Advice is his medical research and analysis mostly intended to raise the public interest by providing verified scientific data and statistical results to debunk theories and misinformation, without wasting resources and money on treatments, products and techniques that are referred to as ‘Snake Oil’. In the metaphorical sense, snake oil refers to the many useless remedies on the markets that claim to be beneficial or even miraculous but hold no medicinal value.
As the name of the book denotes it is divided into three parts. The first part named ‘Tips’ bring together various studies and references that concern our diet and various products we consume, like breakfast, teas and coffees, meats and fish, fruits and vegetables, chocolate and sugars, some ingredients that we use and the minerals that are added or are part of our foods, dietary supplements and junk food amongst others. Then there are the consequences derived from the food we consume, which are the conditions we suffer from incorrect diets and habits like smoking and alcohol, or hereditary conditions that we learn to live with.
The second part ‘Myths’ gather various misconceptions or unfounded theories of products like energy drinks and genetically modified foods, organic and gluten-free products and many others. Additionally, he also advises about issues that are clouded by untrue understandings like the Wi-Fi, the polygraph, vaccinations, air travel, vitamins and probiotics, etc.
The third part talks about the ‘Tricks’ used to increase the sale of products through advertisements, tv programmes, published media and so on. Sadly, these advertisements are presented by personalities that are socially trusted. He warns regarding the credibility of their certification and their unfounded scientific claims that are untrue or inconclusive.
What I loved about the book is that it was jam-packed with referential studies to sustain his advice on every matter. Although it was detailed with technical attestations and statistical and medical information, it can be understood by everyone whether one is a health professional or not. Likewise, it is of interest to everybody. It truly helps in everyday life to be able to consider and understand what is true or not. And most of all, it enables us to protect ourselves at our best possible ability.
In all honesty, I encountered many typos and errors in the book, especially in the format presentation. However, the contents of this study and revelations heightened the quality of my reading experience. I will rate this book 3 out of 4, and recommend careful editing, especially where the paragraph formats are concerned. Nonetheless, I strongly recommend this book to young adults, adults and mature audiences from all walks of life, especially those with a particular interest in general health and medicine.
Nido Qubein said, “Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” I will finish with yet another quote by V.L. Allineare, “If your body’s not right, the rest of your day will go all wrong. Take care of yourself.”
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Health Tips, Myths, and Tricks
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon