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A few weeks ago an unlikely book appeared on my kitchen table. I say unlikely because I didn’t put it there. Not that my fiance doesn’t read, he does. Although the books on his night stand typically contain financial acronyms likes IPO, LBO and EBITDA. Yawn!
Not this book. The book that was pointing at me (literally) to pick it up seemed to have magical answers. Answers to any question I’ve ever had about my body. I’ve often thought it would be a fun and interesting project compiling a book like this. It seems like we know more about how to operate our electronic gadgets than our own bodies. The book was titled “You the Owner’s Manual” by doctors Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz.
I don’t easily get excited by “health” books. I read many but rarely recommend one. I find too often they’re riddled with misinformation, clever marketing ploys and unhealthy gimmicks. And judging from the number of $1 health books I’ve collected from the used book store, I assume you feel the same way.
With my wary eyes I read the first chapter. Witty. Not too technical. Not too watered down. Research-based information. Great illustrations. Alright, I don’t hate this yet.
When my fiance came home from work that evening, I had already read the first four chapters. Did you know that pineapple can reduce inflammation in the body? That the brain uses 25% of the oxygen and sugar your body circulates? That your body runs best when it wakes up at the same time every day? Alright, so I might really like this.
“Where did you get this book?” I asked my fiance curiously.
“Oh, the guy who wrote it is some famous doctor. He’s speaking at a meeting I’m attending next week. We got it as a gift at work.”
“Which doctor!?!” I asked excitedly knowing he was soon to be in the presence of a celebrity.
“Ummm…I think the Oz dude.” Wow, did my fiance just say “The Oz dude” ? How can he not know Dr. Oz? Clearly he never watches the episodes of Oprah I record on our DVR.
For those of you who don’t know, Dr. Mehmet Oz has been Oprah’s health expert on her television and radio shows for the last 5 years. His lively personality, education at prestigious institutes, and impressive ability to pull endless medical facts out of thin air make him a reliable source in my book.
I don’t often do this, but I’ll make an exception when credit is due: “ You the Owner’s Manual “ by Doctors Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz is a keeper. It’s a great first read and I’m sure I’ll keep it around the house to refer to now and again. You can get an updated and expanded version of the book at Amazon.com for only $18.
Last week my fiance came home from what I call his “Dr. Oz meeting”. He had another book: “ You Staying Young ” by Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz. Can you guess what my next book review might be?
Buy this book on Amazon
A few weeks ago an unlikely book appeared on my kitchen table. I say unlikely because I didn’t put it there. Not that my fiance doesn’t read, he does. Although the books on his night stand typically contain financial acronyms likes IPO, LBO and EBITDA. Yawn!
Not this book. The book that was pointing at me (literally) to pick it up seemed to have magical answers. Answers to any question I’ve ever had about my body. I’ve often thought it would be a fun and interesting project compiling a book like this. It seems like we know more about how to operate our electronic gadgets than our own bodies. The book was titled “You the Owner’s Manual” by doctors Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz.
I don’t easily get excited by “health” books. I read many but rarely recommend one. I find too often they’re riddled with misinformation, clever marketing ploys and unhealthy gimmicks. And judging from the number of $1 health books I’ve collected from the used book store, I assume you feel the same way.
With my wary eyes I read the first chapter. Witty. Not too technical. Not too watered down. Research-based information. Great illustrations. Alright, I don’t hate this yet.
When my fiance came home from work that evening, I had already read the first four chapters. Did you know that pineapple can reduce inflammation in the body? That the brain uses 25% of the oxygen and sugar your body circulates? That your body runs best when it wakes up at the same time every day? Alright, so I might really like this.
“Where did you get this book?” I asked my fiance curiously.
“Oh, the guy who wrote it is some famous doctor. He’s speaking at a meeting I’m attending next week. We got it as a gift at work.”
“Which doctor!?!” I asked excitedly knowing he was soon to be in the presence of a celebrity.
“Ummm…I think the Oz dude.” Wow, did my fiance just say “The Oz dude” ? How can he not know Dr. Oz? Clearly he never watches the episodes of Oprah I record on our DVR.
For those of you who don’t know, Dr. Mehmet Oz has been Oprah’s health expert on her television and radio shows for the last 5 years. His lively personality, education at prestigious institutes, and impressive ability to pull endless medical facts out of thin air make him a reliable source in my book.
I don’t often do this, but I’ll make an exception when credit is due: “ You the Owner’s Manual “ by Doctors Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz is a keeper. It’s a great first read and I’m sure I’ll keep it around the house to refer to now and again. You can get an updated and expanded version of the book at Amazon.com for only $18.
Last week my fiance came home from what I call his “Dr. Oz meeting”. He had another book: “ You Staying Young ” by Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz. Can you guess what my next book review might be?