Doctor Oz's Book Corner

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. There 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 ...

Everyone needs to become a smart patient. In fact, in the worst cases, your life may even depend on it. Number one bestselling authors and doctors Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz have written this indispensable handbook to help everyone to get the best health care possible -- by making everyone into their own medical detective. Witty, playful, at times offbeat, but always authoritative, You: The Smart Patient shows you how to become your own medical sleuth, tracing your medical ...

Between your full-length mirror and high-school biology class, you probably think you know a lot about the human body. While it's true that we live in an age when we're as obsessed with our bodies as we are with celebrity hairstyles, the reality is that most of us know very little about what chugs, churns, and thumps throughout this miraculous, scientific, and artistic system of anatomy. Yes, you've owned your skin-covered shell for decades, but you probably know more about your cell-phone plan ...

In YOU: Having a Baby, Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen, America's Doctors, will help ease your tension by teaching you not only about what you can do but also why you should do it. They'll explore the biology of your body with amazing insights about a cutting-edge new field called epigenetics, which gives you the power to change the genetic destiny of your child. And they'll give you all the ins and outs of nutrition, exercise, hormones, fetal development, and many more pregnancy-related ...

The first book in the YOU series by Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen, YOU: The Owner's Manual is the essential guide to keeping every part of your body (inside and out) healthy and young. In this excerpt you can test your BQ (Body IQ) and find out just how much you know about your body.  YOU: The Owner's Manual can be purchased at one of the following online retailers: Amazon.comBarnes & Noble

In this new, updated version of the groundbreaking book, gynecologist and leading women’s health expert Dr. Lauren Streicher – in a direct, clear, and often humorous way – reveals the following: What your doctor isn't telling you; what robotic hysterectomy is and why it is becoming so popular; new nonsurgical ways to control heavy bleeding; the latest on hormone therapy, including bioidentical hormones; how to decrease your risk of uterine or ovarian cancer without removing your ...

A Breakthrough Self-Treatment System to Eliminate Chronic Pain, Erase the Signs of Aging, and Feel Fantastic in Just 10 Minutes a Day! Over a decade ago, Sue Hitzmann was at the height of her career as an international fitness presenter and instructor. She appeared to be in perfect health, yet she was experiencing debilitating pain in her foot. With a master's degree in exercise science and advanced training in neuromuscular therapy, she thought it would be easy to find out what was going ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. As a cardiologist with specializations in preventative cardiology and women’s heart disease, Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum has dedicated her career to empowering women to keep their hearts, and themselves, healthy. She has observed that patients who seem to be at the peak of their lives are also often at the peak of their stress levels. Instead of enjoying better health and happiness, and reaping the rewards of career and ...

Have you ever found that you needed to change things in your life, but for some reason life kept getting in the way? Integrative Wellness Rules will help you get around that obstacle. In the age of conflicting advice on health, this book provides quick and easy health tips for individuals who are on the run but still need strategies to better manage their fast-paced lives. Join Dr. Jim Nicolai, the medical director of the Andrew Weil, M.D., Integrative Wellness Program at Miraval ...

Every day this year, 1,500 people will die from cancer. Instead of simply treating cancer, A World Without Cancer challenges the country to work on cancer prevention. Using years of cancer research and health experts, Dr. Margaret Cuomo proposes a new, smarter approach to the battle with cancer. Reprinted from A World Without Cancer by Margaret I. Cuomo, MD. Copyright © 2012 by Margaret I. Cuomo, MD. By permission of Rodale, Inc. Available wherever books are sold.

Alternative health guru Andrew Weil, MD struggled with depression for years. He finally beat this battle, and now he shares his secrets to happiness with you. In this personal book, Dr. Weil explains why true happiness comes from within and how you can obtain it.