What the Yuck?: The Freaky and Fabulous Truth About Your Body [Paperback]

Roshini Raj M.D. (Author), Lisa Lombardi (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 3, 2010

All women have concerns about their body that they are just too embarrassed to mention to their doctor. In "What The Yuck?!" "Health Magazine" Medical Editor Dr. Roshini Rajapaksa (Dr. Raj) answers them all - from the serious like 'Is it bad that I drank margaritas before I realized I was pregnant?' and 'Could this mole be skin cancer?' to the offbeat like 'Can too many venti lattes (Green Tea latte made with Soy) give you a heart attack?' and 'Why do I get a headache when I eat chocolate cupcakes?' Dr. Raj sheds light on even the most confusing symptoms, telling readers when not to worry, and when to see their doctor. The book also shares insider tips from Dr. Raj, fascinating factoids - such as 'Most women have one breast that's larger than the other' - as well as poll results, so readers can see at a glance how many seemingly-weird body issues are actually healthy and normal. All 205 questions come from real women; they cover everyday health concerns and thoroughly modern conundrums, such as H1N1 (Swine Flu), celebrity diets, and mobile phone dangers. The book is organized by themes such as 'That time of the month' and 'Between the sheets', making it easy to navigate and irresistible to flip through. Sure to be a classic, "What The Yuck?!" is a book women of all ages will want to own.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Roshini Rajapaksa, MD, Health Magazine Medical Editor and Today Show contributor is an attending physician at NYU Medical Center/Tisch Hospital, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the NYU School of Medicine. A Harvard graduate, she holds a medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Lisa Lombardi is the Executive Editor of Health Magazine and blogger at health.com. A graduate of Yale University, she has written extensively about health issues for a number of top publications and frequently appears as a media expert on several top national television shows.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Oxmoor House (August 3, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0848734173
• ISBN-13: 978-0848734176
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 1 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #97,437 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Informative Book, July 22, 2010

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2007_magic (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What the Yuck?: The Freaky and Fabulous Truth About Your Body (Paperback)

I came across this book while looking at similar books. Of course, the title captured my attention, so I HAD to click on the link! What I absorbed from the book was that it really addresses some important questions and concerns that women have and may be too embarrassed to ask their own physician. Dr. Raj is very skilled at writing to the lay person. The language is easy to understand and even the technical medical terms are well explained. Because of this, I didn't feel confused reading some medical jargon that I don't come across every day.

The book has a light touch of humor. I often found myself smiling and nodding when I related to something that I had once questioned before and then learning the answer. This makes the book very easy to read, and I wanted to read the whole thing in one sitting!

In summary, I highly recommend Dr. Raj's new book. I look forward to reading more books written by her.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is fun and informative!!, July 28, 2010

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Ben Again (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What the Yuck?: The Freaky and Fabulous Truth About Your Body (Paperback)

I love this book. It's like a reference book that doubles as entertainment. The design is adorable and the questions are sometimes shocking and hilarious but always informative. I loved it! Buying one for my mom!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious and enlightening!, July 27, 2010

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NY33 - See all my reviews

This review is from: What the Yuck?: The Freaky and Fabulous Truth About Your Body (Paperback)

This book was awesome. I learned a lot and laughed a lot, too. Very informative and I loved all of the funny lists. It answered crazy questions I never knew I had!