You Being Beautiful

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eauty equals health. Forget all the PC conversation about beauty being superficial and unimportant. Long before we had blood tests and MRI machines, the human mind could determine in a quarter second if a potential mate/boss/foe was really healthy. So not surprisingly, attractive people are assumed to be smarter and more exciting than unattractive people—even when there's other information available. In fact, research shows that more attractive people are judged to be better liked, more competent, and more fun to be around (all by about a 2-to-l margin). The kicker: external beauty is closely linked to personality, behavior, and some of our deepest emotions.
Though there are certain biological and social influences on beauty, being judged as attractive creates a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy that reinforces and internalizes certain behaviors and self-concepts. And guess what? All of this beauty bias is good news for you because it shows us we all have remarkable beauty... Tovább

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eauty equals health. Forget all the PC conversation about beauty being superficial and unimportant. Long before we had blood tests and MRI machines, the human mind could determine in a quarter second if a potential mate/boss/foe was really healthy. So not surprisingly, attractive people are assumed to be smarter and more exciting than unattractive people—even when there's other information available. In fact, research shows that more attractive people are judged to be better liked, more competent, and more fun to be around (all by about a 2-to-l margin). The kicker: external beauty is closely linked to personality, behavior, and some of our deepest emotions.
Though there are certain biological and social influences on beauty, being judged as attractive creates a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy that reinforces and internalizes certain behaviors and self-concepts. And guess what? All of this beauty bias is good news for you because it shows us we all have remarkable beauty (even if it is hidden inside you). How can we be so sure? Because your ancestors selected for beauty in their mates, they passed it on to you. So all we have to do is help you unveil your natural beauty and show you the deepest secrets about how outer beauty actually reflects inner beauty and health.
Most of the crucial beauty markers are ones you can change for the better. In YOU: Being Beautiful, we're going to share with you the biology of beauty, as well as what you can do to be your most beautifiil self by making choices and taking actions that will help you look, feel, and be the way you want. We're going to teach you how to be healthier and happier by paying a litde more attention to it. How? We're going to chop up beauty into distinct pieces—pieces that will give you a perspective that may change the way others view you, and ultimately, the way you view the world. When it comes right down to it, we
all share similar goals in life. We want to:
Look Beautiful Feel Beautiful, and Be Beautifu
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I osl people think that beauty revolves around such things as lipstick, sweet eyes, or skinny I 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 about your health and happiness.
In 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:
• Looking Beautiful: 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.
• Feeling Beautiful: 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.
• Being Beautifiil: 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.
You'll start off by taking the ultra-revealing and validated YOU-QTest 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.
With their usual candor and honesty. Dr. Roizen and Dr. Oz break down the mechanics of beauty and explain how little adjustments in your routine
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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.
From 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.
Dr. Roizen and Dr. Oz act as tour guides navigating the tricky but exciting terrain of today's beauty industry. YOU: Being Beautifiil is your all-inclusive ticket into the world—the real world—of beauty.
MICHAEL F. ROIZEN, M.D., \s^New York Times #1 bestselling author and cofounder and originator of the very popular RealAge.com website. He is chief wellness officer and chair of the Wellness Institute of the Cleveland Clinic.
MEHMET C. OZ, M.D., is also a New York Times #1 bestselling author and the health expert of The Oprah Winfi^ey Show. He is professor and vice chairman of surgery at New York-Presbyterian/ Columbia University and the medical director of the Integrated Medicine Center and the director of the Heart Institute.
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