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YOU: Being Beautiful: The Owner's Manual to Inner and Outer Beauty

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Authors: Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet C. Oz
Publisher: Free Press
Category: Book

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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 432
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.7

ISBN: 1416572341
Dewey Decimal Number: 613
EAN: 9781416572343
ASIN: 1416572341

Publication Date: November 11, 2008
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Most people think that beauty revolves around such things as lipstick, sweet eyes, or skinny jeans -- all those things that we can see (and obsess over) in the mirror. But the fact is that beauty isn't some superficial pursuit, and it's not some random act that you can thank (or curse) your ancestors for.PThere are, in fact, scientific standards to beauty. Beauty is purposeful, because it's how humans have historically communicated who we are to potential mates. Beauty, in fact, is really about your health and happiness.PIn this groundbreaking book, Dr. Michael F. Roizen and Dr. Mehmet C. Oz bust the myths and stereotypes about the way we view ourselves -- and how we define beauty. In these pages, you'll find out why beauty isn't as much about your vanity as it is about your humanity. The doctors take a scientific, informative, and entertaining look at the three levels of beauty and explain how they all work together to form a complete and authentic YOU. Those three levels of beauty are:PullibLooking Beautiful:/b Your appearance influences your self-esteem and has major health implications. Here, the docs will tell you how you can look the way you want./liPlibFeeling Beautiful:/b So what if you have luscious lips or gorgeous locks if your joints creak and you have the energy of a rug? The docs will tell you how to improve your energy levels, beat back your life-altering aches and pains, and come to grips with some of life's toughest stresses./liPlibBeing Beautiful:/b By improving your relationships with your loved ones as well as with others, you'll be well on your way to finding true happiness. That's the ultimate goal: Having all three levels of beauty working together so you can have a happy and healthy life./li/ulPYou'll start off by taking the ultra-revealing and validated YOU-Q Test to help you assess where you are on your own beauty scale and where you want to be. Take the test, see how well you do; then use the book to help you improve your score.PWith their usual candor and honesty, Dr. Roizen and Dr. Oz break down the mechanics of beauty and explain how little adjustments in your routine can help you become a happier, healthier person. You will learn about the biology of beauty, take YOU Tests to determine where you are on the beauty scale, get tons of YOU Tips to help you improve your life, as well as learn the secrets of the Ultimate Beautiful Day.PFrom hair to toenails, Dr. Roizen and Dr. Oz go through every part of your body to explain how different foods, vitamins, creams, gels, and injections can really boost your looks. They scrutinize the beauty myths that bombard us every day and offer an unbiased perspective on which ones cause more harm than good. You will be able to revamp your beauty regimen (or start a new one from scratch). They'll also take a close look at chronic pain, mood swings, low energy, and financial stresses. And they'll dive into the science of building relationships, finding happiness, and using spirituality to help you define your own levels of true beauty.PDr. Roizen and Dr. Oz act as tour guides navigating the tricky but exciting terrain of today's beauty industry. IYOU: Being Beautiful/i is your all-inclusive ticket into the world -- the real world -- of beauty.

Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars

Utterly Useless December 31, 2008
5 out of 8 found this review helpful

I should have known better than to buy a book about beauty that's written by a couple of middle-aged men. It's truly awful. The information is insultingly over-simplified. Most of it is stuff that we already know from high school science class and general existence. It contains tons basic personal care instructions that anyone living in this country already knows (brush your teeth, wash your face, etc.). More annoying than that: Pages upon pages are wasted on ridiculous cartoons that are supposed to teach us something, but are really just a lame attempt at humor (I don't need a jelly doghnut included in the spine to learn that vertabrae are squishy, nor do I need to see the artist's rendition of Fred and Wilma Flintstone arguing to see all that couples fight about money). There are pages of extremely basic workout advice that depict a male cartoon lifting weights for no reason that I can figure, and most of the drawings of people have pointed gnome ears (also for no apparent reason). Additionally, there seem to be a lot of jokes in the book geared towards men, while I don't know any man who would buy a purple book on "being beautiful". Please don't waste your money or time on this piece of garbage.

2 out of 5 stars

You: Being Beautiful December 29, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful

I love to watch and listen to Dr. Oz on the Oprah show, but was disappointed in the book. It had a poorly constructed binding. The information presented inside was a put in such a way that it causes the reader to judge her own body in a negative light, always looking for what's wrong. Could lead to some serious depression. It should have taken the approach to accept what you have and then improve upon it. The illustrations were immature. I was overall very disappointed.

4 out of 5 stars

Optimize Health and Optimize Beauty December 28, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

You: Being Beautiful could as easily have been called You: Being Healthy. Roizen and Oz write: "We all want to look beautiful, feel beautiful, and be beautiful." I'm not sure how many men would admit to that, but substitute "feel my best" and "healthy" for "beautiful," and this describes the book. It is as much a book for men as it is for women, too.br /br /The book is divided into three sections:br /br /* Looking beautiful: ways to improve your external looks; your hair, skin and bodybr /br /*Feeling beautiful: what's inside counts. How to alleviate lethargy, depression and pain and end destructive behaviors/thinking.br /br /* Being beautiful: how "to find a more authentic and happier you in your life and relationships--and how to use different strategies to do so."br /This section includes a guide to finding happiness:br /*Being positive and generousbr /*Feeling empathybr /*Finding authenticitybr /*Embracing emotionbr /* Exploring spiritualitybr /* Understanding unhappinessbr /br /It is obvious that Michael Roizen and Melmet Oz are medical doctors, as they describe the skin, hair, etc. each section contains tips and tools to make you more beautiful (healthy.)br /br /The doctors approach beauty from a holistic point of view and do a good job. However, a few aspects are missing--and this is where who you are (they are doctors) affects what you write. I am an interior designer and I immediately saw what was missing from this book on optimizing beauty (health): that is the environment. Dirt, clutter, toxic substances and more contribute to less than optimal health--or even serious health problems. (I am also chemically sensitive.)br /br /The environmental aspects aside, You: Being Beautiful is a good book. The authors write: "To feel good about yourself because you have a strong self-esteem and a healthy, energetic existence that allows you to appreciate the subtle beauty of day-to-day life and because you know your purpose in life--and to show off that purpose by helping others do the same."br /br /There is a short section on "green living," with basic good tips, like not using throw-away plastic bottles and using reusable bags when shopping. One tip struck me as odd, however--they advise you to save energy by sweeping floors instead of frequent vacuuming. OK--reality check--if everyone vacuumed a little less it will not save the world. Instead, sweeping encourages dirt, pollutants and other allergens to become airborne and increases the likelihood of you breathing them in--not so healthy.br /br /As I mentioned before, the authors are medical doctors and do a good job in teaching us how to be healthy with our bodies. But, the book is not holistic, as it doesn't account for the environment--your home, what surrounds you and what products you use on your body and in your home. The single best book that I know of (and I use it in my practice) that addresses healthy products for body and home and how to create a sanctuary--and will work very well with this book--is HARMONIOUS ENVIRONMENT: BEAUTIFY, DETOXIFY ENERGIZE YOUR LIFE, YOUR HOME YOUR PLANET.br /br /The end of the book includes the "ultimate beautiful day: daily care and maintenance schedule, a yoga guide, exercise guide, and health utensil

5 out of 5 stars

It arrived as promised. Thank you seller. December 27, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful

Thank you for your product at a good price and arrived in great conditon.

5 out of 5 stars

You Being Beautiful December 22, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful

As usual br /DRs. Roizen and Oz have been very helpful in their book. The diagrams are entertaining and insightful. I have enjoyed all of their books and this one is no exception;

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