Take Control of Your Health was written with you in mind -- a concerned individual who wants to improve your health and live better, but is confused by the mountains of conflicting information out on the web. Many people just can't sort through it all. "Should I go no-carb or low-carb?" "Is aerobic exercise really the best way to burn fat?" "Are prescription drugs really safe, or are there alternatives?" "Does the government really have my best interests at heart?" "Are there fats that are actually good for you?" Take Control of Your Health cuts through all the deceptions and half-truths and gives it to you straight. Listen, even my website has over 50,000 pages of content with more coming in all the time. So I've "picked out the gold" and given you the "best of the best". This phenomenal new work is packed with the most relevant and useful health beneficial information that you can get about the power of nutrition, exercise, proper rest and much, much more. Everything inside is based on proven research and actual results. It will completely transform your life. I have seen the healing power of food (the right food) and know what it will do for your health and well-being. My belief is that many common health problems started when we moved away from the eating and lifestyle habits of our long-ago ancestors. Chronic obesity, cardiovascular disease and other health related issues are more a result of modern diet than anything else. This program gets you back on the right track! Think of a toolbox that has every tool in it a mechanic would need to rebuild a dented, worn down, barely running car and create a handsome, sleek, powerful and highly-efficient machine. In this case, the machine is your body and Take Control of Your Health is the toolbox.
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124 of 136 people found the following review helpful
By rachael_m
As mentioned by other 1 and 3 star reviewers, this book is basically a come-on for Mercola's website, his nutritional typing test and other products on his website, combined with some valid metabolic food typing information.
However, you won't find in the book the food charts corresponding to the protein type, the carb type (now called the veggie type on Mercola's website) and the mixed food type (some protein and carb). Why not? Because Mercola says in the book that the charts don't reproduce well in the book, so you have to go on-line to his website to find the charts. The on-line links Mercola provides in the book don't lead to the food charts, though. Maybe they did once upon a time, but not now (March 2010). I had to put the web addresses in a google search. If you do a search on Mercola's website for these links, you'll have to do a lot of round-abouting to finally stumble onto the right pages, as of March 2010.
The book should be stand alone. That is, I shouldn't have to go elsewhere to get the basic information that I'm looking to the book to provide. That's the main reason I gave the book a one-star. If the basic material changes that quickly that it won't stand the test of time and requires updating on a website fairly soon after publishing, then the data to me is suspect.
The book through Mercola's website sells for $19.97 plus shipping. You used to be able buy the book here on Amazon for cheaper than Mercola's website (I got my copy in 2008), but not anymore. On Amazon, you can only get it used and the cheapest copy I saw (as of March 2010) was $40. If you're set on buying the book, then do so through Mercola's website.
If you're serious about metabolic typing, then go to the source, William Wolcott, in his book (with Trish Fahey) called "The Metabolic Typing Diet." Mercola refers to it in his book and website, as do other authors promoting metabolic typing. Wolcott and Fahey, however, won't make you jump through hoops to get the information you need in their book.
Metabolic typing works well for some, but didn't for me. Good for information, but didn't prove well as a way of life. The material in "Healthy For Life" by Rachael & Richard Heller, and Diane Schwarzbein, MD's "Principle" and "Transition" books work for me much more handily.
To be fair, there's good info in Mercola's book, but the slippery way Mercola goes about presenting it diminishes the quality of his product as far as I'm concerned. I'm giving my copy away in a used book sale but wanted to write a review before I did so.
However, you won't find in the book the food charts corresponding to the protein type, the carb type (now called the veggie type on Mercola's website) and the mixed food type (some protein and carb). Why not? Because Mercola says in the book that the charts don't reproduce well in the book, so you have to go on-line to his website to find the charts. The on-line links Mercola provides in the book don't lead to the food charts, though. Maybe they did once upon a time, but not now (March 2010). I had to put the web addresses in a google search. If you do a search on Mercola's website for these links, you'll have to do a lot of round-abouting to finally stumble onto the right pages, as of March 2010.
The book should be stand alone. That is, I shouldn't have to go elsewhere to get the basic information that I'm looking to the book to provide. That's the main reason I gave the book a one-star. If the basic material changes that quickly that it won't stand the test of time and requires updating on a website fairly soon after publishing, then the data to me is suspect.
The book through Mercola's website sells for $19.97 plus shipping. You used to be able buy the book here on Amazon for cheaper than Mercola's website (I got my copy in 2008), but not anymore. On Amazon, you can only get it used and the cheapest copy I saw (as of March 2010) was $40. If you're set on buying the book, then do so through Mercola's website.
If you're serious about metabolic typing, then go to the source, William Wolcott, in his book (with Trish Fahey) called "The Metabolic Typing Diet." Mercola refers to it in his book and website, as do other authors promoting metabolic typing. Wolcott and Fahey, however, won't make you jump through hoops to get the information you need in their book.
Metabolic typing works well for some, but didn't for me. Good for information, but didn't prove well as a way of life. The material in "Healthy For Life" by Rachael & Richard Heller, and Diane Schwarzbein, MD's "Principle" and "Transition" books work for me much more handily.
To be fair, there's good info in Mercola's book, but the slippery way Mercola goes about presenting it diminishes the quality of his product as far as I'm concerned. I'm giving my copy away in a used book sale but wanted to write a review before I did so.
62 of 72 people found the following review helpful
By A. Taylor
Dr. Mercola's approach to be in charge of your own health has practically eliminated my trips to the doctor. I honestly can't remember the last time I needed to go in, other than for a regular teeth cleaning. I am also prescription drug free, and intend to stay that way. Dr. Mercola is unmarried, and completely devoted to his research, so he spends basically every living moment devoted to natural health. While it is true that Dr. Mercola recommends certain products from his web store, I have confidence that he has carefully researched them and chosen the best products available. (I mean, he has to support himself somehow, and his books and website are chock full of unique information on so very many topics which obviously takes a lot of time to do). As a busy Mom, I don't have time to do the extensive vetting process I once did when buying nutritional items so I really appreciate being able to get vitamins, etc from a trusted source. So I say, don't throw out the valuable information just cause you feel p*ssed about the self-product recommendations.
36 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By Health Guru
I read this book from cover to cover and really liked how Dr. Mercola identifies the many factors that interfer with health maintenance. A person could read many books to obtain the same information. He does a nice job of explaining complex topics for example genetically modified organisms (GMO). Dr. Mercola makes it easy to understand important health issues. I also liked his resource guide and recommended readings. I thought he did a very thorough job. I went on to read many of the recommended books and found them to be helpful.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Questionable...
On his Internet site Dr. Joseph Mercola writes """"if do NOT regularly eat high amounts of the following foods, then your likelihood of being vitamin K2 deficient is still very... Read more
Published 5 months ago by NYFB
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lucy's review
This is a good book, it covers a lot of detail about living low carb and getting the most out of your food. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Lucyv
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furnace
Mercola is the man, i have loved all of his books. I love getting them at a good price even more.
Published 12 months ago by irishfurnace
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dissapointed
Some of the information was interesting. Had to go to the website to take the test. The test shouldve been in the book. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mo
4.0 out of 5 stars
health education
A good educational point of veiw not normally discussed in popular media.
Good reading material over a variaty of health issues
Good reading material over a variaty of health issues
Published 19 months ago by seacity fan
1.0 out of 5 stars
Be afraid, be very afraid
Initially I was going to side with Dr. Mercola but thankfully I waited. I firmly believe the doctor is off the mark here. I tried his diet: I am clearly a protein type. Read more
Published on May 16, 2011 by Rosemarie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book
I only give the book 4 stars but I would give his clinic and nutrition plan 5 stars. My 3 1/2 yr old son has had numerous digestive issues and doctors are completely baffled by... Read more
Published on December 13, 2010 by ahyde
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of great information!
After reading the book I went on the website to do the nutritional typing. I did this June 2010 and it was free. Read more
Published on June 29, 2010 by Alexander Navarro
5.0 out of 5 stars
Take Control of Your Health Book
I read this book and have applied aspects of it to my life. Bottom line is, read as much as you can and make your own health decisions. Read more
Published on May 28, 2010 by Jeremy M. Dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
I have struggled with my weight for many years, just two years ago I was 50 pounds heavier. I incorporated exercise and principals from this book and have dramatically changed my... Read more
Published on May 28, 2010 by B. Barth
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