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What's in your Supplements | Who's Spiking The Supplements

2012-01-17T11:28:00.000-05:00

What's in your Supplements?; Who's Spiking The Supplements; Dr. Pieter Cohen with Cambridge Health Alliance joined FOX 25 News this morning to explain why people are taking supplements and the dangers of taking over-the-counter supplements spiked with prescription drugs. Cohen will be talking today with Dr. Oz Tuesday January 17/12 on the problem of spiked supplements and how many banned substances are in just one weight loss pill. Marketing drugs in the guise of supplements is illegal in the United States. Tainted Pai You Guo is just one small part of that global business. Federal authorities are struggling to identify and intercept these black-market goods, which, they warn, pose grave health risks.

Where Are These Spiked Supplements Coming From

Pieter Cohen joined Fox25 this morning and had this to say:

"It's really alarming we are talking about supplements that are labeled with botanical, herbal ingredients on the box, and then actually you're taking are banned pharmaceuticals. Were talking about supplements on in store shelfs that are sold for weight loss sitting right next to vitamins and minerals and are sold the same way as vitamins and minerals are. You purchase this product and instead of getting the herbal ingredients you're getting these banned pharmaceuticals."

Pieter Cohen said "we thought unfortunately that a lot of these spiked supplements were coming from the internet at first, a lot coming from China, but it turns out it's coming from all over. We have Utah based manufacturing firms that are purchasing internationally large amounts of substances which they might presume are natural and putting them in supplements. So they can be sold by U.S. companies as well as international companies and thinks it is all done in pursuit of profit the manufacturer is going to place something in that is going to help with weight loss and their not concerned with the health of the consumer."

Pieter Cohen has had some patients that have been seriously affected by this. "The FDA has warned that this substance has been found most common in the diet pills that can cause heart attacks and strokes. Were also seeing unusual side effects such as psychotic breaks in some of these patients taking these substances in the weight loss pills."

How To Know The Good Supplements From The Bad Supplements

If you are someone and you want to go and buy what is natural, how do you distinguish the good and the bad?

Cohen says "Unfortunately today there is no way to tell the difference. My advice in the way of weight loss pills is that there is no herbal ingredient that can actually help you lose weight safely, so it is best to avoid the weight loss aisle in the supplement store, instead spend your money on healthier foods and exercise equipment."

Cohen says there is no magic weight loss pill!

"One thing that was particularly alarming to find in our latest research that we performed at Cambridge was that even after the FDA warned that these dangerous banned medications were in the weight loss pills they still remain on store shelves, so a year later you can go and purchase them today in Framingham, Austin & Boston."

So where is the breakdown in the regulation?

"There is a very laxed regulatory framework so anything can be introduced without any preassessment and the FDA has very limited teeth to be able to actually go in and take these products of the store shelves. With thousands of new products arriving almost on a yearly basis it's almost impossible to police."

Dr. Oz Addicted To Food | Can You Be A Food Addict

2012-01-15T21:09:00.001-05:00

Dr. Oz Can You Truly Be Addicted to Food? Are You Addicted To Food?

Dr. Oz Can You Be A Food Addict; Dr. Oz investigates food addiction, one of the most controversial debates in the health community. One of the most controversial debates in health. Dr. Oz investigates: is food really addictive, or are heavy people who are overeaters to blame? Is the food industry at fault? Experts on both sides sound off!

It's one of the most passionate debates in medicine today: Is food addiction real? Or is overeating simply a matter of failed willpower? With the obesity epidemic on the rise, a panel of experts tackle both sides of the issue. Plus, could something in our food supply be to blame, causing us to consume more and more? Dr. Oz investigates.

Dr. Oz asks could the food industry be to blame? One says food has enough power to get you hooked.

In a previous show January 17 2011, Dr. Oz said food is one of the most addictive substances, just as addictive as heroin and cocaine and your probably addicted to food and don't even know it. If your struggling to lose weight, feel helpless around food and can't stop eating no matter what you do. Dr Oz had the 5 warning signs that will tell you if you are a food addict in this segment called Dr. Oz 5 warning signs to food addiction.

Dr. Oz Disease Detectives | Drs. Mark Hyman, Dr. Susan Blum, David Perlmutter and Wendy Warner

2012-01-12T19:04:00.000-05:00

Dr. Oz: Fantastic Four Disease Detectives With the New Power to Heal You; Advice on fighting fatigue, losing weight, ending medication dependencies and combating effects of menopause from Dr. Oz's "disease detectives" The Fantastic Four (Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Susan Blum, Dr. David Perlmutter and Dr. Wendy Warner). Friday January 13th 2012

Dr. Oz Dr Hyman Fight Diabesity Functional Medicine; Treating Diabesity - Dr. Oz and Dr. Hyman talked about two tests doctors have to be able to do. Doctors can and must diagnose the problem much earlier & PGX before every meal, a super fiber from konjac root and seaweed. It absorbs hundreds of times its weight in water and prevent spikes in insulin. It also helps with cravings and weight loss – needless to say, an important factor in diabesity. Two special tests help identify early diabesity: Fighting Alzheimer’s With Functional Medicine - Perlmutter Hyperbaric Oxygen; Dr. Warner Functional Medicine Approach to Menopause - Siberian Rhubarb Extract & Ashwagandha Supplements; Dr. Susan Blum - Tackling Hot Flashes And Weight Gain Functional Medicine. You Can Get An Update On Full Show Today January 13/2012 Dr. Oz Functional Medicine In Case You Missed It!

What Is Functional Medicine

Functional medicine is personalized medicine that deals with primary prevention and underlying causes instead of symptoms for serious chronic disease. It is a science-based field of health care that is grounded in the principles of biochemical individuality, the web-like interaction of physiological factors, and health as vitality, not simply as lack of disease.

Dr. Mark Hyman: Innovative, empowering, a catalyst, advocate, the experts' expert, healer...Dr. Mark Hyman is re-defining health, re-defining disease, re-defining medicine so that we can feel as good as we've ever felt. Indeed, he is the Ultra-Wellness Doc! An internationally respected physician, researcher, educator, activist, and author of numerous New York Times best-selling books, including The UltraMind Solution (also a PBS special), The UltraSimple Diet, UltraMetabolism, and UltraPrevention (winner of the Books for a Better Life Award), Dr. Hyman has dedicated his life and career to ensuring optimal health - UltraWellness - for all individuals. His new book and PBS special, The Blood Sugar Solution, will be released March 2012 to address the global epidemic of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular and other related diseases. drhyman.com

Susan Blum: As the fatigue expert, Dr. Blum will discuss fatigue and thyroid health - There are many causes of fatigue, and low thyroid hormones can be one of them. On the Dr. Oz Show, we focused on T3, a very important hormone that most doctors often ignore. All your other tests can look okay, but if you have low Free T3, you can feel tired, sluggish and experience weight gain. Dr. Blum talked about ways to increase your T3 and suggests specific minerals to improve thyroid health.'

Dr. Wendy Warner: In addition to being Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Wendy Warner is also Board certified in Holistic Medicine. Dr. Warner received her medical training at a time when few in the conventional medical community knew about holistic medicine. Her interest in holistic practices resulted from her desire to search out better methods of treating chronic conditions and healing herself and her patients.

Dr. David Perlmutter The longtime Naples resident will discuss the important role of lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise, in reducing a person’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Dr. Oz B12 Deficiency | 5 Questions To Ask Yourself To Know If You're B12 Deficient

2012-01-11T12:58:00.001-05:00

Dr. Oz B12 Deficiency; Dr. Oz investigates how a vitamin B12 deficiency can age you. Find out how to get more Vitamin B12 into your diet to help you feel younger and healthier. You could be missing the superhero of vitamins. Dr. Oz has the latest information on America’s big deficiency. Turn back the clock with nature’s secret weapon! Could this be your fountain of youth?

Insufficient B12 levels can lead to deep fatigue, mood changes, and dementia-like qualities, preventing you from feeling your best and performing at your highest energy level. In the long term, an unchecked vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to permanent nerve damage, which is why it’s important to catch it early. Joining Dr. Oz today is Dr. Katz

Vitamin B12 is naturally found in some foods (animal foods like seafood, poultry, beef, pork and dairy products are the most reliable sources), added to others (like fortified breakfast cereal) and available as a dietary supplement or prescription medication.

Symptoms Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Dr. Oz's 5 Questions you need to ask yourself to know if you may be B12 Deficient

1. Do You Suffer From An Over All Lack Of Energy
2. Have You Noticed Any Unusual Mood Changes
3. Do You Have Difficulty Concentrating Or Remembering Things
4. Have You Noticed Tingling Or Numbness In Hands Or Feet
5. Has Your Tongue Become Inflamed (look beefy red)

If you answered yes to any of these questions, Dr. Oz said you might have a vitamin B12 Deficiency.

Dr. oz and Dr. Katz went over some of the reasons why you could become vitamin B12 deficient. You could be vitamin B12 deficient because of medications you are taking. Aspirin can irritate the stomach lining and cause B12 deficiency along with medications to reduce stomach acid such as proton pump inhibitors as well as Metformin for diabetes.

Dr. Katz says their not exactly sure why metformin causes B12 deficiency, it somehow has an effect on the intestines and absorption. He went on today that using aspirin, proton pumps or metformin - a combination of these could lead to B12 deficiency.

B12 and folate work together and the real issue with folic acid is that if you have enough folic acid it will mask the effects of B12 deficiency that your doctor would ordinarily see on a blood test. Your blood test will look fine, the problem is it will not fix the effects of B12 on the nervous system. So one of the things that can happen is if your getting lots of folate either from your diet or supplement is B12 deficiency can progress all the way up to effects on the brain causing a dementia syndrome that as noted can mimic alzheimers.

The problem with that is that there is a point that vitamin B12 deficiency is no longer fully reversible. If you don't find it within the first months or a couple of years some of those effects on cognition can persist. A real concern that folate at times may mask B12 deficiency says Dr. Katz.

Naturally occurring folate in foods won't do that because your body won't absorb it, it's the fortified food sources as well as supplements. Dr. Oz said that if you have dementia in your family B12 is something that ought to be checked in that person. Dr. Oz says age is a major risk factor in B12 deficiency and has to do with several factors and it has to do with stomach acid, as we age we don't secrete as much stomach acid. Stomach acid is a key part in how we break off B12 from animal proteins. 30% of people over the age 50 don't secrete enough acid to get all the B12 they need from their diet. Read More On your best sources to boost your vitamin B12 Levels.

Dr. Oz 7 Days, 7 Solutions | Solutions To Pain To Cellulite Treatments

2012-01-09T14:29:00.001-05:00

Dr. Oz 7 Days, 7 Solutions

Dr. Oz’s hour of seven-day plans for your biggest health concerns – without prescriptions! Dr. Oz has the trick to improve your health in just 7 days. From reducing cellulite to getting rid of headaches, find out the ways to remedy 7 common ailments.

Fight fatigue, cut cellulite and kick your addiction to alternative sweeteners in just 7 days. Dr. Oz gives you an easy to follow plan to get rid of your worst pain, fight fatigue. Plus Dr. Oz has the revolutionary new treatment for cellulite, and your chance to win Dr. Oz's Giveaway as part of Dr. Oz's 7 Days To Fight Cellulite. A Free VelaShape Cellulite Treatment as seen on Dr. Oz Monday January 9/2011.

Dr. Oz 7 Days 7 Solutions To Pain; Change your health in just one week. Dr. Oz has a 7 day plan to solve your biggest health complaints; Stop pain without prescriptions. Over 116 million Americans suffer from chronic pain – which adds up to more people than those suffering from diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. To alleviate your major aches and pains – from sore necks to backaches – follow Dr. Oz’s 7-day Plan to Fight Pain.

Read More On Dr Oz: 7 Days 7 Solutions To Pain | Stop Pain Without Prescriptions In Case You Missed It!

Dr. Oz 7 Days To Fight Cellulite; Dr. Oz has another giveaway today – VelaShape Treatments to get rid of cellulite, learn how you can enter to win a full VelaShape treatment! The fight against cellulite has never been easier than with this cutting-edge procedure. Cut Cellulite – Enter to win this Dr. Oz VelaShape Cellulite treatment!

Dr Oz How to Quit an Artificial Sweetener Addiction - Artificial sweeteners claim to help you lose weight, but they may end up doing the opposite. Because of their higher sweetness content, they may cause you to crave even more goodies. Dr Oz says that the average American consumes 24 pounds of artificial sweeteners every year. Sweeteners, such as saccharine and aspartame may even cause your appetite to increase.

Read More On Dr. Oz Artificial Sweeteners Oz’s 7 Days To Break Your Addiction To Artificial Sweeteners In case You Missed It!

Dr. Oz’s 7 Days To Fight Fatigue is designed to help you overcome exhaustion and get your energy back up so you can feel and perform your best. Simple solutions such as 5-HTP to improve your sleep, high-fiber, high-protein snacks, Dr. Oz’s wake up water and taking a multivitamin.

Read More On Dr. Oz’s 7-Day Plan to Fight Fatigue | 5-HTP If Your Not Getting Enough Sleep In case You Missed It!

Dr. Oz Giveaway VelaShape | Win A Dr. Oz VelaShape Coupon For Cellulite Treatment

2012-01-09T12:05:00.000-05:00

Dr. Oz: VelaShape Giveaway | Win A Free VelaShape Cellulite Treatment

Dr. Oz: Velashape Giveaway; Dr. Oz has another giveaway today - VelaShape Treatments to get rid of cellulite, learn how you can enter to win a full VelaShape treatment! The fight against cellulite has never been easier than with this cutting-edge procedure. Cut Cellulite - Enter to win this Dr. Oz VelaShape Cellulite treatment!

Go to doctoroz.com at 8pm EST today, January 9th, 2012 to win! VelaShape has partnered with The Dr. Oz Show to give away a coupon for a full VelaShape treatment (valued at $400) to the first 25,000 eligible participants. VelaShape is a cutting-edge treatment that uses multiple energy technologies to smooth out cellulite and shrink fat cells in your body.

Dr. Lori Brightman Cellulite Treatment joined Dr. Oz today with the VelaShape Cellulite Treatment - VelaShape enables you to comfortably and safely achieve a toned, contoured and well shaped body in as few as 4 treatment sessions; making you look and feel more youthful.

Be sure to enter & win a Dr. Oz VelaShape Coupon For Cellulite Treatment

Dr. Oz Stomach Cancer | H.Pylori | Supplements To Prevent Cancer

2012-01-05T15:05:00.000-05:00

Dr. Oz Supplements To Help Prevent Cancer; Dr. Oz says today there is cancer prevention in a pill. Dr. oz 3 supplements to help us prevent cancer. Zinc for breast cancer; Calcium for colon & rectal cancer; Omega 3 for skin cancer. Plus To know more about today's show on Dr. Oz - Dr. Oz Stomach Cancer | H. Pylori | Dr. Neal Barnard Anti-Stomach Cancer Diet

. Dr. Oz Stomach Cancer Prevention Diet

Dr. Oz Foods That Fight Stomach Cancer: Certain food choices can protect you from stomach cancer. Learn what to eat and what to avoid to minimize your risk. In another part of the stomach cancer episode Dr. Oz explains where your stomach actually is, it is behind the liver and above the colon. As you eat the food moves along the esophagus to the stomach. As the food enters your stomach mucous cells secrete what is required. With H. Pylori bacteria invade into the cells and damage those cells. Without those cells there to protect them in order to make the mucous the acid destroys the tissue and irritates it, cancer cells begin to grow and invade through all the layers of the stomach which then wreaks havoc with your body creating problems that are irreversible, then from the the stomach cancer can spread to nearby organs, to the liver, the pancreas and the esophagus. Dr. Oz said this is the worse case scenario and wants to prevent this from happening...Read More On on Dr. Oz's Cancer-Fighting Foods!

Dr. Oz Supplements To Help Prevent Cancer

Zinc For Breast Cancer: The first vitamin to help prevent cancer is Zinc; Zinc is used to help fight breast cancer. Take 8 MG of Zinc per day

The primary gene protecting women from breast cancer, p53, is thought to be the most frequently mutated or altered gene in the development of cancer. This gene requires zinc, and if it is missing, the gene becomes mutated, resulting in it becoming inactivated or suppressed. Dysfunction of p53 is well documented in the development of breast cancer, indicating that a zinc deficiency is a risk factor for breast cancer independent of the levels of boron, copper and calcium.

Calcium For colon and rectal cancers: Dr. Oz said that studies show that people who have a calcium supplement have a 24% reduction in colon and rectal risks. Take 2 calcium pills a day 600 MG mixed with 400 MG of Magnesium.

Calcium seems to protect high-risk people from developing the polyps that can lead to colorectal cancer -- and the benefits appear to last long after calcium supplementation ends.

Patients with a history of nonmalignant polyps took either 1,200 milligrams of calcium in supplement form or a placebo daily for four years in a study previously reported by researchers from Dartmouth Medical School. Calcium use was associated with a 17% lower relative risk for polyp recurrence.

This risk reduction not only persisted in the years after treatment ended, but it seemed to strengthen, the Dartmouth researchers report in a newly published follow-up that included 822 of the 930 original study subjects.

During the first five years after the end of treatment, 31.5% of patients in the calcium group developed new polyps, compared with 43.2% of the study participants who did not take calcium. The protection did not appear to extend beyond five years, however.

The findings are published in the Jan. 17 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Omega 3 For Skin Cancer: Dr. Oz says to take 600 MG of Omega 3 fats a day to beat back cancer cells

A new review of the medical literature indicates that omega-3 fatty acids can protect the skin from the inflammatory response caused after sun exposure and that these fish-derived nutrients can reduce the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer.

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston Texas analyzed human and animal studies conducted over the past 15 years on the effect of fish oil or fish consumption on sun damage and sun exposure. Their findings indicated omega-3 fatty acids have an important role to play in reducing the damaging effects of sunburn.

Dr. Oz: Dr Mercola 's Health Guide | Why You Shouldn't Trust Your Doctor

2012-01-04T12:04:00.000-05:00

Today Dr. Mercola was a guest on The Dr. Oz show Wednesday January 4th 2012. The general theme of the two segments was why you might not want to trust your doctor & Prescription Drugs - Topics covered include vitamin D, CoQ10/Ubiquinol, hypertension, statin drugs, and antidepressants.

Mercola the controversial alternative medicine guru, claims that there are times when you shouldn’t trust your doctor nor should you take certain medications. Dr. Mercola claims that there are times when you shouldn’t trust your doctor nor should you take certain medications.

Dr. Oz claims Dr. Joe Mercola is one of the most controversial figures in the world of alternative medicine and has millions of online followers. However, the government and the mainstream medical establishment see many of his unconventional views as misleading and possibly even damaging to your health.

Read More On Segment on Dr. Oz & Dr. Mercola Wednesday January 4 2012 - The Prescription Drugs Dr. Mercola Doesn’t Want You to Take-Statins, Blood Pressure-lowering Drugs & Antidepressants In case You Missed It!

Dr. Mercola wrote this article that has more in-depth information on the topics covered on the show.

The Dr. Oz Show: Dr. Mercola - 'Information I Couldn't Share'

DrMercola.Com: Dr. Mercola Vitamin D
Vitamin D is one of the most crucial nutrients for a healthy life. The powerful "sunshine vitamin" is becoming increasingly well-known for its many phenomenal benefits, including protection from colds and flu, diabetes, MS, cancer, and a wide variety of other ailments.
While a lot of the focus on vitamin D ends up being about vitamin D supplementation, the IDEAL way to optimize your vitamin D levels is not by taking a pill, but rather allowing your body to do what it was designed to do—create vitamin D from appropriate sun exposure. In a recent interview, Dr. Stephanie Seneff really brought the importance of getting your vitamin D from sun exposure to the forefront. While I've consistently recommended getting your vitamin D from regular sun exposure whenever possible, her input really convinced me of the wisdom of this natural strategy.

She believes that when your skin is exposed to sunshine, it synthesizes not only vitamin D3, but also vitamin D3 sulfate.
Your sulfur levels are intricately tied to your cholesterol levels, and play an important role in the prevention of heart disease. So getting regular sun exposure has much greater health ramifications than "just" raising your vitamin D levels and preventing infections. Sun exposure also appears to play a role in heart and cardiovascular health, and much more!

The sulfated vitamin D formed in your skin in response to sun exposure is water soluble, unlike an oral vitamin D3 supplement, which is unsulfated. The water soluble form can travel freely in your blood stream, whereas the unsulfated form needs LDL (the so-called "bad" cholesterol) as a vehicle of transport. Dr. Seneff's suspicion is that the oral non-sulfated form of vitamin D may therefore not provide all of the same benefits as the sulfated form, because it cannot be converted to vitamin D sulfate...

As I said on the Dr. Oz show, if you cannot get your vitamin D requirements from sun exposure, I recommend using a safe tanning bed (one with electronic ballasts rather than magnetic ballasts, to avoid unnecessary exposure to EMF fields). Safe tanning beds also have less of the dangerous UVA than sunlight, while unsafe ones have more UVA than sunlight. If neither of these are feasible options, then you should take an oral vitamin D3 supplement. It will definitely be better than no vitamin D at all.

Vitamin D Serum Levels and Dosages
Some 40 leading vitamin D experts from around the world currently agree that the most important factor when it comes to vitamin D is your serum level. So you really should be taking whatever dosage required to obtain a therapeutic level of vitamin D in your blood.
However, while there is no specific dosage level at which "magic" happens, based on the most recent research by GrassrootsHealth—an organization that has greatly contributed to the current knowledge on vitamin D through their D* Action Study—it appears as though most adults need about 8,000 IU's of vitamin D a day in order to get their serum levels above 40 ng/ml. This is significantly higher than previously recommended! For children, many experts agree they need about 35 IU's of vitamin D per pound of body weight.

At the time GrassrootsHealth performed the studies that resulted in this increased dosage recommendation, the optimal serum level was believed to be between 40 to 60 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml). Since then, the optimal vitamin D level has been raised to 50-70 ng/ml, and when treating cancer or heart disease, as high as 70-100 ng/ml.

Ubiquinol/Co Q10
If you're over 25, your body becomes increasingly challenged to convert oxidized CoQ10 to ubiquinol. Why is that important? Well, ubiquinol is one of the single most crucial nutrients for energizing every cell in your body. It is especially useful for protecting your mitochondria, which supply most of your body's energy currency in the form of ATP. I believe virtually everyone over 30 benefits from supplementing with this but is imperative for anyone taking statins to be on it.

Ubiquinol is the active form of CoQ10 needed to help your cells take fat and other substances and convert them into usable energy. But if your body cannot convert Co Q10 to ubiquinol, you can come up short on some or all of its benefits.

Hypertension and High Blood Pressure Medications It's important to understand that uncontrolled high blood pressure is a very serious health concern. It can lead to heart disease and increase your risk of having a stroke. It's estimated that high blood pressure affects 90 percent of Americans at one time or another. Like statin drugs, blood pressure drugs are pervasive, with one in three Americans taking them. Of those, an estimated 25 percent are falsely diagnosed! They have what we call "white coat hypertension," meaning they suffer temporary anxiety when at the doctor's office, and as a result, their blood pressure goes up. However, they don't truly suffer from hypertension. When they're given a drug to treat a condition they don't have, it can only cause them harm...
Again, I believe very few people really need them.

Natural strategies are absolutely crucial to address the underlying cause of high blood pressure. Make sure you're getting plenty of high-quality, animal-based omega 3-fats, such as krill oil. Research suggests that as little as 500 mg may lower your total cholesterol and triglycerides, and will likely increase your HDL cholesterol. You'll also want to dramatically reduce grains and sugars in your daily diet, especially fructose, replacing it with healthful fats, such as olive oil, coconut oil, avocados, nuts and seeds, organic pastured eggs, and grass-fed meats.
Getting the right amount of regular exercise is another key factor.

If you are currently taking any medications to control your blood pressure, please understand that these drugs are not placebos and most work very effectively to lower your blood pressure. But they don't do it in a way that addresses the cause. So if you stop them, there is a chance your blood pressure will rise very high, and sometimes high enough to cause a stroke. So only wean yourself off your blood pressure medications while under careful professional supervision.

Statin Drugs
The majority of people who use statin drugs for lowering cholesterol are doing so because they've been told it will help prevent heart attacks and strokes. However, just the opposite may be true. There are some 900 studies proving their adverse effects, which run the gamut from muscle problems to increased cancer risk. Many statin drugs have been linked to defects in heart muscle function and even increases in strokes. One study found that statin therapy was associated with decreased myocardial function. This decreased heart muscle function could lead to heart failure.

Dr. Oz is a cardiothoracic surgeon and treats many patients that suffer from the complications of coronary artery disease, and as such is convinced that some people benefit from statins. I take a different position and think that there are only a tiny segment that might benefit, typically those with genetic issues like familial hypercholesterolemia (a condition that causes your body to produce too much cholesterol) or those with very high risk factors. But there is some compelling evidence to suggest that even these groups may not benefit from taking them.

Antidepressants
When it comes to the use of antidepressant medication, Dr. Oz is still in somewhat of an allopathic mode—the idea that for nearly every disease or symptom there is a pill that will likely cure it. The conventional approach to treating depression is to prescribe an antidepressant (or two). I firmly believe that antidepressants do more harm than good in most cases of depression.

Dr. Oz seeks to apply natural alternatives like St. John's, SAMe, or tryptophan in lieu of more hazardous antidepressants, but while such supplements are certainly safer, and sometimes effective, you're still not treating the underlying cause of depression. Some will argue that if you're low in serotonin, you might benefit from some tryptophan. But while this may indeed help, you're still not addressing the reason for why you're low in serotonin. There are reasons for that, and once you eliminate the root cause, you won't have to take pills of any kind... I think it's really crucial to address these underlying issues.

As for antidepressants, there's startling evidence and countless research studies that strongly suggest antidepressant drugs simply do not work. Meanwhile, every year, psychiatric drugs kill an estimated 42,000 people—that's an astounding 12,000 more people than commit suicide due to depression.
Rooting Out the Causes of Depression

There are a number of very powerful strategies to address depression. One that has been proven more effective than antidepressants in a number of studies is exercise. Exercise not only relieves depressive symptoms but also appears to prevent them from recurring. Unfortunately, since no one is going to be making tens of billions of dollars on encouraging you to exercise, it has not received the amount of funding for studies that antidepressant drugs have received. However when the studies are performed, exercise continually comes out on top, demonstrating benefits above and beyond what antidepressant drugs can achieve.

Three key mechanisms appear to be that exercise:
Improves insulin receptor sensitivity Regulates serotonin and norepinephrine, two key neurotransmitters in your brain, and "Switches on" genes that increase your brain levels of galanin, a neurotransmitter that helps lessen your body's stress response Your diet is another key factor that must be addressed. There are well-documented studies showing that animal-based omega-3 fat (DHA) is very useful. I'm a firm believer in krill oil, which is far more effectively absorbed than fish oil. You also want to make sure to optimize your diet, meaning removing sugars, grains and processed foods, and replacing them with healthy fats.

Dr. Mercola Supplements & Health Products

Dr. Oz: Montel Williams Safslim | Safflower Oil For Belly Fat

2012-01-03T12:55:00.000-05:00

Dr. Oz: Montel Williams Safslim | Safflower Oil For Belly Fat Dr. Oz said he is not endorsing Montel William's Safslim product, but does safflower oil work? Oz said in his opinion according to data, yes safflower oil works.

Dr. Oz said to try safflower supplements for 3 months, try in any of the ways he decries below, he is trying it with sunflower seeds because he loves them, but he also said feel free to try the oil or Montel's Saflim product. The smart thing we can all do is to change from trans / saturated fats (fats that come from things that has faces and walks on land) to safflower oil.

Today Montel Williams joined Dr. Oz and the talk is Safflower and how it is making a comeback. Safflower is one of the worlds oldest plants discovered in Egypt over 4000 years ago. Today you can buy safflower in many forms from safflower cooking oil to safflower supplements.

Some researchers said that safflower can take inches of your waist size without any exercise. By blasting stubborn belly fat and curbing your appetite.

Montel Williams is so convinced about Safflower oil he became a paid spokesperson for Safslim.

Does Safslim work? Is it safe? Has Montel stubbled upon the belly blaster that will change your body forever.

Safflower To Help Lose Inches Off Your Waist

To start off Montel thanked Dr. Oz for kicking butt on the topic of arsenic in apple juice segments.

Dr. Oz and Montel had got together after a prior show when Montel brought safslim to Dr. Oz's attention, which led Dr. Oz to doing his homework and said that at first glance it looked to good to be true.

Montel said he got this product Safslim nine months ago - he used it for 11 weeks, and in those 11 weeks he lost 2 inches of his waist and never changed a thing about eating habits or lifestyle.

Montel works out everyday and on a healthy eating plan already and claims the safslim gave him that little extra boost.

While travelling he went off the Safslim for about 30 days, and when he got home he found that he he had gained an inch back on his waist. Once home he started the safflower supplement again and within 7 days it was gone.

He had another period of time he couldn't take the supplements and the inch came back, so he started it again and within days he lost an inch.

Montel called the president of the company and asked to be the spokesperson for Safslim, so Oz and Montel had a shot of the safflower supplement and apparently it is creamy and tastes like a sherbet popsicle. You take two tablespoons of it a day and you take it a half an hour before you eat.

1. You can also get safflower oil supplements - Look for aboutt 6 Grams of Linleic Acid 2. 2 teaspoons of safelower oil daily - Look for 7-10G polyunsaturated fat per serving 3. Try sunflower seeds - 3 teaspoons daily

As this segment moved on Dr. Martha Belury joined Dr. Oz and Montel Williams on stage to help explain where the fat goes from taking Safslim. A study was done on Safslim and apparently in the study nobody lost weight, so Oz askes what happened to the belly fat, where did it go?

Women in the study did not lose weight but lost belly fat in the trunk region, and an increased body muscle mass. What this oil does is tricks the fats cells to giving up their fat. I'm Convinced!

Dr. David Katz does not believe that safflower oil blasts belly fat

Dr. Caroline Apovian says yes that it does blast belly fat

Dr. Michael Roizen says no he wouldn't bother

Dr. Russell Greenfield said maybe safflower oil could blast belly fat

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Dr. Oz Healthy Hotcakes | Sam Talbot Lemon Ricotta Hot Cakes Recipe

2011-12-22T15:00:00.001-05:00

Dr. Oz Healthy Hotcakes: Sam Talbot Lemon Ricotta Hot Cakes Recipe

In this segment it is healthy hotcakes with half the carbs, so eat yourself thin, eat the foods you love and still lose weight. Sam Talbot the top chef secret pancake recipe that tastes great and won't put on the pounds. Who doesn’t love a good hot cake for breakfast? Serve up the perfect morning meal with these delectable lemon ricotta hot cakes. Sam Talbot’s recipe is sweet, savory and oozing with flavour with Sam's healthy hotcakes recipe!

Sam was diagnosed with diabetes at the age 12 and he learned at a young age that you didn't have to sacrifice flavour, you can have great foods that make sense.

Dr. Oz calls them pancakes but Sam calls them hotcakes and they have two secret ingredients that makes them healthy for diabetics, or for anyone trying to lose weight or maintain weight. One is whole wheat flour & Agave nectar (also called agave syrup) a perfect alternative to sugar.

Sam Talbot's Lemon Ricotta Hot Cakes / Dr. Oz Healthy Pancakes

Ingredients

Serves 6-8

Grated zest and juice of 2 lemons
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 cup whole milk
3 tbsp almond milk
1 tbsp agave nectar
2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
1 tbsp reduced-fat sour cream
3 organic cage-free organic eggs, separated
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tbsp granulated stevia extract
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, ricotta, milk, almond milk, agave nectar, applesauce, sour cream and egg yolks. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sweetener, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the flour mixture to the ricotta mixture and mix until combined. The batter will be slightly lumpy.

In a small bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Using a rubber spatula, fold the beaten egg whites into the batter.

Heat a medium skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and coat it with cooking spray. Working in batches, drop 1⁄3 cup of batter per hot cake onto the skillet and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Then flip the hot cakes and cook through. Repeat with the rest of the batter, making 8 to 10 hot cakes.

Nutrition Facts

155 calories
7 g protein
24 g carbohydrates
4 g total fat (2 g saturated)
112 mg cholesterol
3 g fiber
360 mg sodium

From The Sweet Life: Diabetes Without Boundaries by Sam Talbot.

Dr. Oz Tongkat Ali | Testosterone Booster | 4 Secrets Reasons You're Exhausted

2011-12-21T16:39:00.001-05:00

DR.OZ WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 21, 2011  SHOW – “THE SECRET REASONS YOU’RE EXHAUSTED”

Dr. Oz Tongkat Ali; Exhaustion;

Dr. Oz‟s Exhaustion Lab; Dr. Oz helps 24 women just like you; Are sick and tired of being sick and tired? Your doctor may say your problem is stress or that it’s all in your head, but Dr. Oz, nutritionist Heidi Skolnik (Englewood Cliffs, NJ) and exhaustion specialist Shawn Talbot (Draper, UT) are ready to eliminate these misconceptions and finally get to the medical root of your exhaustion.

Dr. Oz: Secret Reasons You're Exhausted! Answers from Dr. Oz's Exhaustion Lab Dr. Oz Tongkat Ali To Boost Testosterone: The 4 Secret Reasons You're Exhausted. Today, most of us are trying to get more done in less time than we've ever had. The result? Burnout and fatigue. But there's more to exhaustion than stress. Diet, a delicate balance of hormones and so much more are at play. Get to the root of the problem and regain your energy. Malaysia Tongkat Ali extract is nature's natural testosterone booster.

Celebrity chef, food enthusiast and host of Food Network‟s “Good Eats” Alton Brown joins Dr. Oz to discuss his personal weight-loss struggle, the super foods he eats to stay trim and his recipe for a low-calorie and dairy-free chocolate pie.

Dr. Oz: Chef Alton Brown’s Superfoods To Lose Weight | Dairy-Free Chocolate Pie Recipe

Dr. Oz Four Reasons You’re Exhausted

Here are Dr.Oz’s 4 secret reasons you’re exhausted

1. Diet: Carb Coma – There are nutritional practices and patterns that you do that can be adding to your exhaustion or hopefully alleviating it a little bit. You may be overeating throughout the day even if it is good foods. Heidi Skolnik told Wanda to have an egg before she leaves on her commute to work, and she can still have breakfast at her desk, just not as much, and have a snack around 11 AM, to stop constantly snacking.

2. Tongkat Ali Boost Testosterone - The second secret reason you may be exhausted – Shawn Talbott says they look for a lot things in blood work when women are exhausted and it very well be cortisol-testosterone exhaustion. Cortisol goes up and testosterone goes down which can lead to exhaustion. Low testosterone is not just a problem for men, normal testosterone levels should be anywhere from 8 – 48, Michelle’s testosterone level was 7.

Testosterone level of 7 is a sign of overall exhaustion says Dr. Talbott and some things to do to bring the testosterone back up to a normal range is to eat healthy, exercise and recommends a supplement for testosterone Tongkat Ali. Michelle plus 10 other women were also confirmed with pre diabetes.

3. Over The Counter Medications – The third secret reason you’re exhausted is with Diana who takes medications a couple of times a week. Dr. Oz said over the counter pain medications as well as other OTC’s have side effects. Most pain relievers with naproxan they work great but cause sleepiness.

Dr. Oz got the peppermint oil and put a few drops on a damp clothe and massage your neck.

4. Pets – The fourth secret reason you may be exhausted is are you sleeping with your pet? Studies show that over half of the people who sleep with pets in their bed report problems of sleeping. STOP IT!

Give him his own bed, make sure he gets lots of exercise throughout the day, and treat with with Kong to occur him.

Tongkat Ali Benefits

When you consume Tongkat Ali extract in sufficient dosage and concentration, your testosterone level will definitely increase. And the increase in testosterone level no doubts leads to:

A high sex drive and libido
Improve muscle mass and strength
A boost in energy and vitality
Increase bone mineral density
A sense of well being
Improve cognitive function

Dr. Oz Magnolia Bark Supplements For Sleep | Magnolia Bark Help Induce Sleep

2011-12-21T15:43:00.000-05:00

Dr. Oz Magnolia Bark Supplements For Sleep, helps relieve chronic exhaustion, magnolia bark is used in traditional chinese medicine as a sleep aid.

Dr Oz Magnolia Bark Supplements: Today Dr. Oz did a segment on reasons why you're so exhausted and one of them was not getting a good night's sleep. When you are sleep deprived and not getting 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep makes for a long exhausting day.

Dr. Oz had a little bonus Tip for sleep - Magnolia Bark supplements. They are great for sleep and when you get a good night’s sleep, you’ll wake up refreshed in the morning. There are many benefits of Magnolia Bark, below you will find up to date information.

In traditional Chinese and Japanese (Kampo) medicine, magnolia bark is an ingredient in Hange-koboku-to, which is composed of 5 plant extracts, and in Saiboku-to, which is composed of 10 plant extracts. These extracts are used to decrease anxiety and nervous tension and to improve sleep. Some researchers believe honokiol, a chemical in magnolia bark, is what makes these medicines work.

Magnolia Bark Supplements

For centuries Magnolia Bark has been used for medicinal treatments of a variety of ailments. One of Magnolia Barks well known qualities is its use as a sleep aid. There are several sleeping pills that use Magnolia Bark to help induce sleep. It is thought that Magnolia Bark helps to relax the mind for people that have problems clearing their mind and calming down before sleep.

Magnolia Bark for Sleep By helping to reduce anxiety, magnolia bark is effective in allowing subjects to sleep better. Many people with sleeping disorders often complain about staying up all night with their mind obsessing over an issue. Magnolia bark eliminates this obsessive focus, and allows subjects to calm down and sleep better. The result is those taking magnolia bark are more energetic, healthier, and happier.

Magnolia Bark for Anxiety, Depression?

Magnolia Bark and Sleep

In recent clinical studies, magnolia bark has been found to be 5 times stronger than Valium in reducing anxiety without causing the unwanted side effects. Researchers seem to believe this may be part of the reason that magnolia bark helps so much with sleep disorders. People who have high levels of stress and anxiety have difficulty relaxing at night and letting their minds rest. The use of a magnolia bark supplement before going to bed may help people relax and be able to clear their mind so that they can rest at night.

How is Magnolia Herb available?

Magnolia bark is sold either by itself as magnolia powder or as magnolia extract. Magnolia is also found in combination with other herbs in several products. Other herbs used in relaxation and lowering stress include kava, valerian, and ashwagandha.

Dr. Oz 12 Days Of Christmas Giveaway | Enter To Win 1 Of 8300 Prizes December 19 - 2011

2011-12-19T11:11:00.000-05:00

Dr. Oz's 12 Days Of Christmas Giveaway, win 1 of 8300 gifts! Philosophy's The Microdelivery Vitamin C Peptide Peel, Vitamix 5200,Transformation Nation Million Dollar You Necklace, Natures bounty mini soft gel fish oil 1 Year Supply 8 Bottles,Reebok Realflex, Sony Tablet 16G, Yonana's, Comfort Revolution Hydraluxe Gel Pillow, Peter Thomas Roth Dr. Oz Holiday Hot List Kit, Starbucks Card.

Dr. Oz is celebrating the season by giving away holiday health gifts. Giving away 11 different prizes, plus you can write an essay about "Why you want to transform yourself in 2012" to win a lunch with Dr. Oz'. The Dr. Oz' s 12 Days of Christmas giveaway lasts from 9AM ET - 8:59 PM ET. Just go to the official droz.com website and sign up now!

Sign up or log in is required at dr.oz.com to be a winner Dr. Oz's 12 Days Of Christmas. Total of 8300 Giveaway Winners, 1 Essay Winner. While supplies last. Win a Lunch With Dr. Oz!

Win a Private Lunch with Dr. Oz at 30 Rock

One lucky fan will get a lunch with Dr. Oz and a free trip to New York City! Tell us why you want to transform yourself in 2012. You could be selected to win a one-on-one lunch with Dr. Oz at 30 Rockefeller Plaza studios, as a part of the Dr. Oz 12 Days of Christmas. You will also receive a ticket to the show and round-trip transportation to New York City. To enter, tell Dr. Oz in 300 words or less why you want to transform yourself in 2012.

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DR. OZ This Week | December 12 to December 16 2011

2011-12-12T09:40:00.002-05:00

What's coming up this week on the Dr. Oz Show

Dr. Oz: December 12 - December 16 In Case You Missed It; Rachael Ray's Holiday Cooking, Jane Fonda's secrets to look younger, know your pee and poop, the new flu stain, and Suzanne Somers fight with breast cancer.

Dr. Oz Show: MONDAY – DECEMBER 12, 2011 – RACHAEL RAY SOLVES YOUR BIGGEST HOLIDAY COOKING DIASTERS

Dr. Oz Rachael Ray; Holiday Cooking It's the queen of stress-free cooking to the rescue! From crispy potato latkes to the best way to cook a turkey, Rachael shares her simple and healthy secrets to save your dinner! Plus--Rachael's #1 fool-proof holiday recipe you can make tonight!

The holiday season can be a stressful time of year, especially when cooking for family. Today, Dr. Oz is teaming up with the queen of fuss-free cooking, Rachael Ray, to take the guess work out of holiday meals and solve your biggest cooking disasters. Rachael helps Lori (Pine Hill, NY), Meredith (Philadelphia, PA) and Susan (Philadelphia, PA) with simple fixes for everything from overcooked vegetables to dry beef roast.

Click Here To Read More On Dr. Oz: Rachael Ray Holiday Cooking Disasters – Autumn Beef Stew With Apple & Potato Parsnip Latkes

Then, Dr. Oz reveals the third step in his Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You challenge – learn your family’s medical history. Dr. Oz sits down with Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the Center for Disease Control, and Tikiya (Riverdale, NY) to explain how genetic medical conditions can impact your personal health.

Did you know that miracle minerals are lying in your own spice cabinet? Dr. Oz discusses the healing effects salt can have on skin, respiratory and stress related conditions with Donna (New Windsor, NY). Plus learn how dreaded brown seaweed can actually help to burn belly fat as Dr. Oz teaches Stacey (Chatham, Ontario) about this plant’s potent powers.

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Dr. Oz Show: TUESDAY – DECEMBER 13, 2011 – JANE FONDA

Dr. Oz Jane Fonda; Fitness Revolution The legendary actress and wellness guru opens up about the biggest life lessons from her past--so you can fearlessly confront your future! At 74, Jane reveals her secrets to look younger and live better at every age!

Today, Academy Award-winning actress and celebrity fitness icon Jane Fonda joins Dr. Oz to reveal the deepest secrets behind the three "acts" of her life and how you can perform your own life review. Jane, who believes that wellness and exercise are vital to longevity, teaches Dr. Oz some simple stretches and movements for a richer and healthier future. Do you always feel fatigued? Does your body often ache? Dr. Oz reveals the organ that makes you feel 10 years older than you should.

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There are many new anti-aging breakthroughs, but how do you know which ones actually work? Dr. Oz talks with a cosmetic chemist who lets viewers know which cosmetics are worth buying. Dr. Oz reveals his list of 2011 anti-aging superfoods that he wants you to consume — all in large amounts.

Click The Link To Read More On Dr. Oz: Clarisonic Mia | Reviva | Living Proof Restore Mask | Best Anti Aging Breakthroughs Of 2011

Click The Link To Read More On Why You Are So Tired, Could It Be Adrenal Fatigue

Dr. Oz Show: WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 14, 2011 – ARE YOUR PEE AND POOP NORMAL?

Dr. Oz Pee; Poop The warning signs to look for before you flush that could save your life. A Dr. Oz no embarrassment zone! (REPEAT)

What are the warning signs to look for before you flush? It’s a ―no-embarrassment‖ zone in the studio as Dr. Oz explains the ―lifesaving‖ shape, size and smell of the fecal matter and how often you should pee with audience members Lori (Greensboro, NC), Daura (Valley Stream, NY), Kelly (Red Bank, NJ), Julie (Rising Sun, MD), MaryAnne (Cedar Grove, NJ), Lisa (Cedar Grove, NJ) and Tara (Middletown, NJ).

Then, it’s the 5 foods that keep your digestion regulated, steering you away from constipation and diarrhea. Take a trip down the digestive tract with help from with help from Sharland (Brooklyn, NY). Your pee and poop are actually clues to your overall health. 200 audience members examine pictures of their own poop and containers of their own pee! Brave audience members Monica (Barnegat, NJ) and Penny (Montclair, NJ) show Dr. Oz their pictures.

Click The Link To Read More On Dr. Oz Poop And Pee | Dr. Oz’s Poop Chart

Toss out your excessively large sunglasses because Dr. Oz has the secret to get rid of those stubborn bags under your eyes with help from Delsie (Brooklyn, NY). Who wouldn’t want to look 10 years younger? Dr. Oz spills how you don’t have to spend a fortune to keep your face looking young with his beauty wonders with guest Rosanna (Hazlet, NJ).

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Are you smarter than a 4th grader? Dr. Oz quizzes Barbara (New York, NY) and her 4th grade grandson, Jeremy (New York, NY) on foods that help boost your memory and improve brain function.  

Dr. Oz Show: THURSDAY – DECEMBER 15, 2011 – DR. OZ'S POWER PREVENTION HOUR

Dr. Oz Prevention; Stress Supplements The NEW FLU strain that has Dr. Oz sounding the alarm! How to prevent the flu from striking you! Then, how to prevent heart attacks and food poisoning this holiday!

Today Dr. Oz presents his prevention power hour to defend your and your family this winter season. Dr. David Katz and Margot Gilman, editors of Prevention magazine, join Dr. Oz to give Erika (Bernardsville, NJ) and Tina (New York, NY) simple strategies to fight the flu, heart-related illnesses and food poisoning.

Click The Link To Read More On Dr. Oz’s How To Prevent The Flu | H3N2 Swine Flu Outbreak – How To Prevent A Holiday Heart Attack

Then, stress raises blood pressure, elevates your heart rate and releases dangerous chemicals into your body—and there’s no time more stressful than the holidays. Dr. Oz is joined by Dr. Tasheem Bhatia (Atlanta, GA) to help Dianne (Perkasie, PA), Darlene (Newington, CT) and Rori (New Rochelle, NY) select supplements to reduce their stressful situations.

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Click The Link To Read More On Dr. Oz Olives | How Olives And Their Oils Can Fight Cancer And Heart Disease

Did you know that the way you prepare and cook your food may cause blockage to your heart? Dr. Oz shares his 30-second kitchen fixes that can save your meal and help unclog your arteries with Angela (Bronx, NY).

This staple can be found in many kitchens across the world, and it may prevent the diseases you fear most. Dr. Oz teams up with Dr. Russell Greenfield to talk about the power of olives and how their oils can fight cancer and heart disease. Dr. Oz reveals the three things he keeps in his bag for secret fixes to prevent everyday problems to Charlene (Perkasie, PA) and Teri (Telford, PA).

Dr. Oz Show: FRIDAY – DECEMBER 16, 2011 – SUZANNE SOMERS' CANCER BATTLE

Dr. Oz Suzanne Somers; Iscador Mistletoe Extract & Breast Cancer She challenged her doctors and refused to give up, now for the first time on television she is opening up about the REVOLUTIONARY SURGERY TO REBUILD HER BREAST. Is this the future of medicine?

Dr. Oz sits down with actress, sex symbol and breast cancer survivor Suzanne Somers who decided to forgo chemotherapy and rely on alternative methods for recovery. She opted to have her breast rebuilt as part of a revolutionary trial using fat stem cell therapy, and her doctor joins Somers and Dr. Oz to discuss the surgery.

Click The Link To Read More On Dr. Oz Suzanne Somers: Cancer Battle; The revolutionary surgery to rebuild her breast; Mistletoe Extract: Cancer Therapy?

Then it’s a never-ending battle with your sinuses: headaches, allergies and infections. But, do you know why you have sinuses? Dr. Oz talks about why you should understand how sinuses work before jumping to a diagnosis. Dr. Oz gets a cooking lesson from Ming Tsai, chef and host of "Simply Ming." Tsai teaches Dr. Oz how to boost immunity with an Asian inspired dish, lemon grass ginger braised chicken. Plus, do you take antibiotics if you have an infection? Dr. Oz has the cure using natural remedies.

Dr. Oz Disease Fighting Teas | Health Benefits Of Teas

2011-12-07T14:06:00.001-05:00

Dr. Oz Disease Fighting Teas: Today Dr. Oz did a segment of teas that fight disease and the health benefits from tea that you might not be aware of. Within every type of tea is a range of rich flavors and powerful preventative health benefits. There are many different varieties of teas out there, see how each of the following delicious teas can help prevent disease.

Black Tea to Prevent Diabetes- Darjeeling, Earl Grey & Chai Tea Studies show the polysaccharides in black tea have glucose-inhibiting properties – meaning that black tea can help to prevent diabetes. It also has more caffeine than other teas. Black tea has different types of flavors, from sweet to strong.

White Tea to Prevent Colon Cancer – Silver Needle Tea, White Peony Tea & Noble, Long Life Eyebrow Tea White tea is less processed than other forms of tea, therefore the polyphenols, a type of antioxidant, are extra potent. Research indicates that these benefits may protect against colon cancer, among other cancers. White tea’s flavor ranges from delicate to bold.

Green Tea to Prevent Alzheimer’s – Matcha Tea, Sencha Tea & Jasmine Tea Green tea creates chemicals during digestion that work against the key triggers of Alzheimer’s. Studies show that drinking green tea may potentially prevent the onset or slow the progression of dementia.

Dr. Oz Health Benefits Of Tea

Hidden Health Benefits of Tea - For centuries, tea has been used in alternative medicine to cure everything from cancer to bad breath. Do you know some of tea’s hidden benefits? See why the right variety could be the answer to your health problems.

Mood: Sage Tea Though sage is most commonly used in cooking, sage tea has been shown to boost alertness and mood, while decreasing anxiety. It also has flavanoids that reduce inflammation. To enhance the flavor, mix it with black tea, brew for 5-10 minutes and add a pinch of honey.

Tea For Skin: Wormwood Tea The high levels of antioxidants and polyphenols found in wormwood can help relieve itching and irritation from contact dermatitis, a form of eczema. The fantastic flavor of the tea is enhanced the longer it brews. After brewing, drain the water and place the leaves directly on your face for 10 minutes to leave your skin looking and feeling refreshed.

Tea For Allergies: Nettle Tea The tea from this prickly plant helps to prevent hay fever and allergy attacks by blocking the histamines in your body. Nettle tea is dense, so brew it for 15-20 minutes. Make a larger pot during allergy season and keep in the fridge. Add lime to freshen taste.

Tea For Weight-Loss: Oolong Tea Oolong tea boosts metabolism, helping you burn fat faster. Studies have shown that drinking oolong tea has led to sustained weight loss and a smaller waist size. Be careful not to drown your tea in sugar, which will negate the benefits.

Tea For Migraines: Ginger Tea Ginger tea works as an anti-inflammatory agent. Ginger blocks prostagladins – the chemical messengers that cause a slight swelling in the brain. Drink ginger tea at the onset of your headache. This is when it’s most effective in blocking pain.

Tea For Libido: Ginseng Tea This tea boosts sexual arousal and combats erectile dysfunction. Ginseng tea contains compounds called ginsenosides that affect gonadal tissue, increasing sperm count as well as sexual performance for both women and men.

FDA Yanks HCG Weight Loss | Product Alert

2011-12-06T13:41:00.001-05:00

medpagetoday.com:

The FDA and the Federal Trade Commission said over-the-counter weight loss products containing human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) are fraudulent and illegal, and the agencies have told seven manufacturers to stop selling them. The seven companies receiving the warning letters, in addition to HCG Diet Direct, included Nutri Fusion Systems, Natural Medical Supply (doing business as HCG Complete Diet), HCG Platinum, Theoriginalhcgdrops.com, and HCG-miracleweightloss.com.

The FDA and FTC emphasized that the letters were a "first step in halting sale" of HCG weight-loss remedies. Other companies that market such products "should also read these letters carefully and take appropriate action," Cleland said.

"There is no substantial evidence HCG increases weight loss beyond that resulting from the recommended caloric restriction," said Elizabeth Miller, acting director of the FDA's fraud unit for OTC products, during a conference call with reporters.

HCG weight-loss products are typically sold over the Internet, often promoted with unsolicited "spam" emails, with such claims as "Lose 26 pounds in 26 days" and "Resets your metabolism."

According to one of the letters, sent to HCG Diet Direct LLC of Tucson, Ariz., "The claims made on your product labeling and website ... clearly demonstrate that this product is a drug as defined" by federal law.

The companies have 15 days to inform the FDA of the steps they have taken to correct the violations. Theoretically, the firms could seek FDA approval for the weight-loss claims, but the agencies expect that they will simply stop selling the products.

If the companies do not do so voluntarily, the FDA and FTC threatened to forcibly halt their operations.

Many of these products are labeled as homeopathic remedies, but they are illegal whether the word "homeopathic" is used or not, said Richard Cleland, assistant director of the FTC's advertising practices division.

If the product is marketed or meets federal standards to qualify as a drug, but is not FDA-approved, it cannot be sold legally, Cleland said.

Officials from both agencies were unable to estimate how many people have bought HCG weight-loss products, but Cleland said they were the current hot item in the lose-weight-fast category.

Dr. Oz HCG Diet Weight Loss Miracle Or Hype

Dr. Oz did a show on the HCG Diet - Dr. Oz: HCG Diet | Does Dr. Oz Approve Of The HCG Diet, people who swear by the diet and having lost a pound a day up to 40 pounds in 40 days.

The HCG Diet dates back to the 1950′s – HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is a hormone produced during pregnancy. One of it’s functions is to ensure the growing fetus receives enough nutrients to grow and develop normally. It does this by making the abnormal fat stored in the mother’s body available for use. Dr. ATW Simeons discovered in the 1950′s that small doses of HCG given to overweight individuals (men and women) decreased their appetite, and made them lose inches specifically around their hips, thighs, buttocks and stomachs. Today millions of people have used Hcg for weight loss.

The HCG Diet limits you to 500 calories a day, far below the 1200 calories nutritionists and doctors including Dr. Oz as safe. It is easy to buy weight loss products that contain HCG over the counter and online that have little or no trace of the hormone in it. The most concentrated dose of the hormone must be prescribed by your doctor. Dr. Oz asks ” Is HCG the ultimate recipe for weight loss”?

Guests share the negative side effects they experienced while on the HCG diet. Plus, homeopathic HCG supplement drops – do they work? Dr. Oz reveals the results of his research

Dr. Oz: SAMe For Depression | St. John’s Wort, 5-HTP & Saffron

2011-12-05T17:24:00.001-05:00

Dr. Oz SAMe For Depression – Boost Your Mood In Days

Dr. Oz SAMe, St. John’s Wort, 5-HTP & Saffron; Dr. Oz best natural antidepressants without a prescriptionIn this segment of the Dr. Oz show today Dr. Oz and Dr.Pina Logiudice - Natural Medicine, she told Oz a research article that came out last year that did a cross study on depressant medications they actually found that it doesn’t work any better than placebo. So what are people going to do? You look at natural medicines that can work just the same if not better. There are many natural options for depression from the natural medicine world. Addressing underlying lifestyle, diet, digestive and psychological causes is very important for long-term results.

Dr. Oz SAMe: Depression

SAMe for Depression With Aging and Pain – SAMe works in days to boost your mood and help with depression, it works quick and doesn’t have drug interactions

SAMe stands for S-adenosylmethionine, and is a naturally occurring chemical in the body based on the amino acid methionine; it helps boost a number of neurotransmitters. SAMe also helps with healthy nerve conduction as well. It also has been shown to be helpful with patients who have arthritis and joint pain. SAMe tends to work quickly, often lifting mood within days rather than weeks, whereas most other supplements and drugs take longer. It has been shown to be very useful for Parkinson’s Disease patients with depression, and some studies suggest it may be most beneficial in the senior population. Other studies show it to be safe for children too, and preliminary research shows it may be safe in pregnancy, though more research is needed. Dosing for SAMe starts slowly. Usually, we recommend a dosage of 200mg twice daily, for the first day, then increase to 400mg twice daily on day three, then to 400mg three times daily on day 10, and finally to the full dose of 400mg four times daily.

Dr. Oz 5-HTP for Depression With Anxiety

5-hyrdroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid found in low amounts in foods like turkey and bananas. 5-HTP is the molecule the body uses to make serotonin, a molecule that helps elevate mood. While many antidepressants artificially stop the production of enzymes that breakdown serotonin, 5-HTP gives the body more of the raw materials it needs to make more serotonin. 5-HTP is very good at crossing the blood brain barrier, which means it is a molecule that can get into the brain to help achieve a needed change in brain chemistry. 5-HTP is best used with someone who has both depression and anxiety. It is also an effective choice for people who have insomnia and cannot stay asleep. Finally, there is some research that suggests it has benefit with weight loss. While there are no known toxicities of 5-HTP, some people can get a little nausea when taking 5HTP, so it helps to take it with some carbohydrate, like a slice of apple, which will also help its absorption. We often dose it at 100mg twice a day, up to 200mg three times a day.

Dr. Oz St. John's Wort: Depression

St. John’s Wort for Low Level Depression: St. John’s wort is the most studied herb of all time. It’s Latin name Hypericum perforatum means “above a ghost” and the plant was originally gathered as a way to ward off evil spirits. Rigorous studies have shown St. John’s wort to be quite useful in treating depression illness. While early researchers thought St. John’s wort worked like a weak version of an antidepressant drug, current research suggests that St. John’s wort has many effects on both the brain and the body. St. John’s wort is known to help digestion, act as an antiviral, has anti-inflammatory properties, and supports thyroid function. It also gently balances the neurotransmitters GABA, norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine.

Depression sufferers who have a long-term chronic type of depression called dysthymia often do the best with this herb. If you can get out of bed and function at a job, but are just generally still low in mood, self-esteem and zest for life, this may be a good herb for you.

You can take St. John’s wort in capsule, as a tea, or as a liquid extract, which is a concentrated form of the herb. It is usually dosed in capsule form at 900mg to 1800mg a day in divided doses. St. John’s Wort begins to work over a period of 6 weeks

Please note St. John’s wort can affect the effectiveness of other medications. Two studies show it can help the drug Plavix work better in people for whom it did not initially work. Other studies show it can lower the effects of birth control pills and immune suppressants. So, if you are taking medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using St. John’s wort.

Dr. Oz Saffron: Depression

Saffron is a well-known Persian spice used for its ability to help the digestive system heal. Because most neurotransmitters are made in the digestive tract, this might be the reason saffron has been shown in studies to elevate low mood. As the most expensive spice, it is high in carotenoids and B vitamins. In studies, saffron has been compared to both Prozac and Imipramine, and found to work at least as well, or better, with less side effects.

While the petal is the expensive part of the herb, you can also take capsules of the stigma part of the plant, which is less expensive, but still contains the powerful mood-enhancing ingredients. Studies use a dose of 15mg twice a day. No toxicity has been shown when taking saffron in therapeutic amounts or in cooking.

Dr. Oz Body Type Diet

2011-10-27T14:49:00.000-04:00

Dr. Oz Biggest Breakthroughs For Your Body Type Dr. Oz Body Type Diet; Dr. Oz says he hears it all the time ‘I Hate My Butt’ or ‘I Can’t Stand My Stomach, I Would Give Anything To Change The Shape Of My Body’. The key to changing your shape is targeting your specific type of body fat. So if you’re fed up here are Dr. Oz’s recommendations for your body type.

Dr. Oz Big Bottom Body Type

Body Type: Big Bottom (Large Hips, Thighs and Rear) Dr. Oz says if you fall into this category, the first secret to slimming down is to understand what type of body fat you’re fighting. Those with big bottoms are carrying around extra subcutaneous fat.

Dr. Oz Body Type: Big Middle

Big Belly Body Type – Dr. Oz says if you’re struggling to get rid of a big middle, you’re battling visceral fat, the fat located in your abdominal region that surrounds vital organs. While this fat is easier to get rid of than subcutaneous fat, it is also worse for you. Excess visceral fat has been linked to type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer. People with big middles tend to have higher levels of cortisol, the body’s key stress hormone. Too much cortisol slows your metabolism and also breaks down muscle, making you hard-wired to store fat.

Dr. Oz Anti-Inflammatory Toast

Banish belly fat with this anti-inflammatory toast. It combines complex carbohydrates with healthy fats to help lower cortisol levels and keep your blood sugar stable. When battling IBS, replace the olive oil with peppermint oil to sooth the stomach.

Dr. Oz How to Look 10 Pounds Thinner

Robert Verdi joins Dr. Oz here – What clothes not to wear for a big bottom or big middle and what clothes to wear if you do have a big butt and or big belly. The secret to faking it before you make it is to change how you dress. The single biggest mistake women make, whether they have big bottoms or big middles, is layering clothes or wearing baggy clothes in an attempt to hide their problem areas. However, this has the opposite effect, highlighting exactly what you’re trying to disguise. It can even make you appear 5-10 pounds heavier. Rather than hide something, work to accentuate your assets.

Disguise Your Big Bottom: What To Wear To Hide A Big Butt
Disguise Your Big Middle:
Big Bottom Diet Plan: Dr. Oz Big Belly Diet Plan

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Dr. Oz Gluten Intolerance | Dr. Mark Hyman Two Week Gluten Free Diet

2011-03-23T13:23:00.001-04:00

WEDNESDAY – MARCH 23, 2011 – "The Gluten Myth: Is Gluten Making Us Fat?"
Gluten;
Dr. Mark Hyman of the Ultra Wellness Center and Samantha Cassetty nutrition director of Good Housekeeping research institute debunk the myths about gluten.

The Gluten Free Diet Today on the Dr. Oz Show - A gluten-free diet, while restrictive in some aspects, doesn’t have to be all about being deprived. A world of naturally gluten-free foods is available to you. Dr. Hyman, Founder and Medical Director of the Ultra-Wellness Center, has created a diet plan and formulated the recipes that will make going gluten-free easy and delicious. Dr. Hyman has a complete 6-week diet plan

Dr. Oz Gluten Free Diet Is It Making You Fat

A study found that 81% of people suffering from celiac disease (gluten intolerance) who followed a gluten-free diet gained weight. That’s because there is a common misconception that anything labeled "gluten-free" must be good for you, well it's not!

Many processed gluten-free foods and gluten-free junk foods not only contain almost twice the calories as their traditional counterparts, but they can also be double the price. In addition, processed gluten-free foods are lower in fiber, so you won’t stay full as long, and many people who follow a gluten-free diet are missing out on the benefits of good carbohydrates like brown rice, fruits or beans, which all help to regulate blood sugar.

There is a way to go gluten-free naturally with a diet rich in whole and unprocessed foods, vegetables and lean cuts of protein, as listed in Dr. Mark Hyman's diet plan, complete with recipes.

Dr. Mark Hyman Dr. Oz Two Week Gluten Free Diet Plan

Day 1

Breakfast: Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs

Snack: 1 Piece of Fruit and Indian Spiced Cashews

Lunch: Asian Bean Salad with Tahini Dressing

Snack: Roasted Tomato and Garlic Spread

Dinner: Grilled Shrimp Brochettes and Quinoa Timbales with Roasted Peppers and Herbs

Day 2

Breakfast: UltraShake

Snack: 1 Piece of Fruit Plus UltraMind Road Mix

Lunch: White Beans on a Bed of Greens

Snack: Olive Tapenade and Raw Vegetables

Dinner: Wild Salmon with Rosemary Sweet Potatoes and Lemon Asparagus

Day 3

Breakfast: Apple Walnut Amaranth

Snack: 1 Piece of Fruit Plus Brazil Nut Bars

Lunch: Quinoa and Garbanzo Bean Salad

Snack: Artichoke Antipasto and Raw Veggies

Dinner: Moroccan Chicken with Cauliflower and Cashews

Day 4

Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito

Snack: 1 Piece of Fruit and Indian Spiced Cashews

Lunch: Roast Turkey Breast and Avocado Cream on a Bed of Greens

Snack: Lemony Hummus with Raw Veggies

Dinner: Coconut Dal with Steamed Broccoli and Brown Rice

Day 5

Breakfast: Peach Quinoa with Flax and Nuts

Snack: 1 Piece of Fruit Plus Anytime Snack Mix

Lunch: Curried Waldorf Salad

Snack: Tahini with Flax Crackers

Dinner: Sesame-Crusted Sole with Baby Bok Choy and Wild Rice

Day 6

Breakfast: Hot Brown Rice, Nuts and Flax

Snack: 1 Piece of Fruit Plus UltraMind Road Mix

Lunch: Tarragon Chicken Salad

Snack: Avocado with Lemon

Dinner: Ratatouille

Day 7

Breakfast: Ratatouille Omelet

Snack: 1 Piece of Fruit Plus Brazil Nut Bars

Lunch: Lentil Salad

Snack: Dark Chocolate or Cocoa Nibs

Dinner: Balsamic-Marinated Tofu with Herbs and Sautéed Spinach

Dr. Oz Heart Disease Risk Factors | 3 New Risk Factors For Heart Disease In Women

2011-03-16T11:10:00.001-04:00

Dr. Oz Heart Disease: The Shocking Truth
More than 1 in 4 women die from America’s #1 killer: Heart disease. The brand new risk factors for women. Joining Dr. Oz is Dr. Bairey Merz with new risk predictors for heart disease in women.

Dr. Oz Heart Disease Risk Factors
WEDNESDAY – MARCH 16, 2011 – "THE NEW HEART DISEASE RISK FOR WOMEN! SHOCKING TRUTHS ABOUT HEART ATTACKS AND WOMEN " Heart Disease Risks; Dr. Oz goes through the new list of heart disease risks for women-3 new heart disease risk factors with Dr. Noel Bairey Merz. More than 1 in 4 women die from America’s #1 killer: Heart disease. The brand new risk factors for women. Joining Dr. Oz is Dr. Bairey Merz explaining up until recently doctors were only relying on studying the number one killer in this country in men. Today Dr. Oz reveals the new heart disease risk factors for women along with the stage full of women wearing T Shirts with the year they are most likely to die of a heart attack.

Don't miss the warning signs for heart disease - Why do more women than men die from heart disease? More than one in four women die from heart disease, nearly triple the number of breast and lung cancer combined. heart disease has been declining in men for more than 25 years.

Dr. Noel Bairey Merz wants to improve the odds for women, she is the Director of Women’s Heart Center Cedars Sinai, in the field women and preventive heart disease. Men and women are not the same when it comes to heart disease says Dr. Bairey Merz. Identifying new risk factors for heart disease in women, new predictors is the holy grail in cardiology today. Up until now heart disease risk factors were the same for men and women but this is a battle women need to fight even more then men.

Dr. Bairey Merz said the biggest obstacle is that women don't think their going to get heart disease, they don't take action and physicians don't think that young to mid life women can get heart disease. More women now die of heart disease than men. Heart disease is a woman's problem says Dr. Merz.

Dr. Oz Risk Factors For Heart Disease In Women

3 Heart Disease Risk Factors In Women;

1. New heart disease risk factor for women HDL Cholesterol Levels; The old rule was your HDL level be at least 40 for men and women. The new rule is that women HDL level above 50, women need higher HDL levels to protect themselves against the arterial plaque (clogged arteries)

2. New heart disease risk factor menstrual cycle; Your period has an impact on heart disease - The new rule is your periods are important risk factor for heart disease in women. Dr. Merz said that Irregular periods are a risk factor for heart disease, it is an indicator of two conditions, one is called Polycystic ovary syndrome and the other is inadequate ovulatory functioning, not enough ovulation and therefore lower estrogen levels. This means your hormones ar not working ideally said Oz.

Dr. Merz explained what an irregular period really means - with a chart she describes a young woman's period cycle of a regular period in the month of April, skips her period in the month of May (maybe some breakthrough bleeding), in June she finally has her period but it's too short, that's an irregular menstrual cycling and if you have this happen regularly, that's the definition.

All women go through menopause, between the ages of 45 and 55 natural menopause occurs and you'll start to have irregular cycles that is a normal function and it doesn't put you at risk for heart disease. It's while your younger that 45 this irregularity counts.

3. New heart disease risk factor problems during pregnancy; Old Rule-pregancy had no impact on heart disease. The new rule complications during pregnancy can dramatically impact your risk of heart disease.

Preeclampsia-hypertension,high blood pressure during pregnancy, gestational diabetes or a tendency to spill sugar while your pregnant, gaining weight and becoming obese during pregnancy, these are the 3 new risk factors for heart disease in women.

The Barbra Streisand Foundation is supporting this, if we can identify a good questionnaire and women can tell us accurately about Preeclampsia this will be better than cholesterol and high blood pressure says Dr. Merz.

Dr. Oz said if you have said yes to any of these risk factors of pregnancy related problems, irregular cycles or the HDL factors, and you think you fall into one of these categories add in the other risk factors you have in your life, you need to look at your risk for heart disease much more seriously especially if you have problems with blood pressure and blood sugars.

Oz said by the time your age 45 and you have one of these risk factors you need to get a general practitioner and tell him about these risk factors (You have to tell them about it, they are not going to ask you about it)

Traditional Risk Factors For Heart Disease

These are factors that affect risk for heart disease in women at about the same rate as men:

Your age. More than 83 percent of people who die of heart disease are age 65 or older.
Your family history. If you have a parent who has or had heart disease, you're more likely to get it. Risk also tends to be higher for African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, and some Asian Americans.
High blood pressure. When you have high blood pressure, your heart has to work harder and your risk for heart disease goes up.
High cholesterol. Your risk for heart disease also goes up when your blood cholesterol level goes up.
Obesity. Even when you don't have other risk factors, being overweight or obese raises your risk of heart disease, particularly if you have fat around your midsection.
Metabolic syndrome. By definition, having a combination of three or more of these symptoms — a large waistline, insulin resistance, low levels of "good" cholesterol, and elevated triglyceride levels — raises the risk for heart disease, but the risk between men and women is equal, Bairey Merz says. Metabolic syndrome also raises the risk for diabetes.

Dr Oz $5 Friday In Case You Missed It

2011-01-07T14:09:00.001-05:00

FRIDAY – JANUARY 7, 2010 – "DR. OZ'S $5 FRIDAY - $5 FIXES FOR SLEEP, SEX, AND STRESS". $5 Fixes; Superfoods Under $5; Heartburn Helpers
Fabulous $5 fixes to a new you everyone must have. Supervalue superfoods for under $5. $5 heartburn helpers. $5 to look 5 years younger. "Fix it for $5" game

Dr Oz $5 Dollar Friday; Dr Oz $5 Friday In Case You Missed It - Here is a recap of everything you missed on Dr. Oz Friday.

Dr Oz In case You Missed It Jan. 7th 2011

Dr. Oz $5 Friday Giveaway – Dr Oz Money Contest Giveaway: Three lucky Dr. Oz viewers will win a cash prize! To sign up for Dr. Oz 3,150 Giveaway go to droz.com Monday, January 10th at 3:00pm EST/12:00pm PST to enter Dr. Oz 3,150 Giveaway Five Dollar Friday

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Dr. Oz 4 Superfoods Eggs Onions Chickpeas Popcorn For 5 Dollars Or Less, learn to shop for affordable superfoods as part of Dr. Oz $5 Deals for $5 Friday.

Dr Oz 4 Super Value Superfoods For Five Dollars Or Less - Dr. Oz Superfoods for $5 or Less – Click Here!

Oz shows us how to reduce your stress levels and waistline, plus improve the quality of your sleep. It doesn’t take an expensive spa day to help ease your everyday stress. Everything today is part of Dr Oz $5 Friday. Don’t forget to sign up for the Dr Oz 5.00 Friday Giveaway, Dr Oz is giving away 3,150.00 to 3 lucky people.

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Dr Oz how to look younger, and eliminate some of your body’s most embarrassing problems – all for a fraction of the cost. Go to your local drugstore and kitchen cabinets to keep your face looking young and fresh with these Dr. Oz 5 Years Younger For $5. Solutions we can all afford!

Fight Wrinkles St. Ives Mineral Clay Firming Mask; Oily Skin With Dickinson’s Witch Hazel; Dr. Oz Egg White and Carrot Juice Face Mask Recipe; Dr Oz’s Solution For Bad Breath; Dr Oz’s Solution For Razor Burn; Dr Oz Solution For Nail Fungus;

Dr. Oz 5 Years Younger For $5...Click Here!

Dr. Oz heartburn Triggers and Solutions For Under $5 - Heartburn occurs when your esophagus is irritated by backed-up stomach acid. Normally, when you swallow, food passes down your throat, through the esophagus and then past the sphincter, which acts as a “door” into the stomach.

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Dr Phil 17 Day Diet Challenge

2011-01-05T16:38:00.004-05:00

Mike Moreno Dr Phil 17 Day Diet Challenge

Dr Phil 17 Day Diet Challenge; Created by Dr. Mike Moreno, The 17 Day Diet has been featured on The Doctors and the Dr. Phil Show. The 17 Day Diet is a weight loss plan that was initially created to avoid the holiday weight gain.

A Doctor's Plan Designed For Rapid Weight Loss Results. With each Cycle specifically designed to improve a different body system, including digestion and metabolism, the 17 Day Diet will not only speed up the weight loss process and make you healthier, it will also put your body in perfect form to fight off fat as you live your life!

This 17 Day Diet there is no plateau, that's right! The only way you can get the 17 Day Diet Book is only available for purchase online, by Dr. Mike Moreno 17daydiet.com.

Dr. Mike explains the beauty about the diet is that it can be used at any time throughout the year to shed a few pounds.

Every 17 days you’re changing what you’re doing. "We call it metabolic, or body, confusion,”

The Competition Heats Up! Team Dr. Phil & Dr Travis From The Doctor's

Seven contestants — Chanel, Amanda, Tracy, Brad, Joni, Tom and Kristina — join Kim, Clint and Bekki in the 17 Day Diet Challenge. Dr. Phil and Dr. Travis Stork, host of the Emmy Award-winning show The Doctors, shake up the competition by dividing the group into Team Dr. Phil and Team Doctors, who’ll go head to head against each other to lose weight and win amazing prizes.

Dr Phils 17 day diet will have 3 cycles, and Reebok has provided the teams with exercise clothes for the challenge

There are the four cycles of The 17 Day Diet:

Cycle 1: Accelerate. Encourages rapid weight loss, cleansing and fat burning.
Discourages fat storage.
Cycle 2: Activate. Resets the metabolism.
Cycle 3: Achieve. Develop good eating habits, re-teach yourself how to eat carbs.
Cycle 4: Arrive. A combination of the first three Cycles. On weekends, enjoy your favorite foods.

The 17 Day Diet also features a 17-minute exercise routine you should do as well as tons of tips and strategies to avoid food pitfalls. which they showed on Dr. Phil today.

Dr. Phil Smartshopper Dr Phil Recommended Smartshopper For The 17 Day Diet Challenge - Introducing the new SmartShopper designer model #SS-301, with improved voice recognition and a new printer. The SmartShopper is a voice recognition grocery list organizer. Its intuitive interface is fun to use and easy to master. Just push the record button, say the name of the item you want to add to your list., and SmartShopper does the rest; it's as simple as that! There are over 2,500 items in SmartShoppers library, and it can even learn new items tailored to your lifestyle. SmartShopper automatically organizes your list into categories, making visits to the store more efficient.

Dr Oz Diet Shortcuts

2010-11-12T09:10:00.001-05:00

Dr. Oz Dieting Shortcuts

Dr. Mehmet Oz’s “Best Shortcuts Ever” show today November 12th

Last week Dr Oz was in Cleveland and spoke with NewsChannel5 health reporter Alicia Booth to share some of those shortcuts.

Dr. Oz, who was born in Cleveland, said that these are difficult times with a lot of economic pressure on people.

“In the winter months, it’s hard to go outside. So you have a very stressful environment, where you don’t have physical activity that’s easy to do and so you’ve created the perfect recipe for weight gain,” he said.

His show today will be dedicated to dieting shortcuts. In case you missed it here is the link for Dr Oz 6 Weight Loss Shortcuts.

Dr. Oz's weight loss Shortcuts

EAT AN APPLE BEFORE LUNCH

Penn State researchers discovered that people who ate a large apple 15 minutes before lunch took in 187 fewer calories during lunch than those who didn’t have an apply beforehand.

Apples are full of fiber and fill up your stomach quicker. You can lose an average of 5 pounds a year using this shortcut.

REFRIGERATE YOUR CANNED GOODS
When a can is refrigerated, the fat rises to the top and you can scrape the fat right off—putting the fat in the garbage and not in your body.
You can lose up to 6 pounds a year using this shortcut.

CUT 100 CALORIES A DAY

“The way to lose weight, and it’s been shown in every long-term trial that’s ever been done is to take 100 calories off what you normally eat, that’s it,” he said.
Cutting calories dramatically can slow your metabolism and cause your body to burn muscle. Dr. Oz said your body will hardly notice that you’ve cut just a few calories.

“You’re just gonna lose a little bit of fat every day and over the course of several months, you’ll lose the weight you wanted to lose. That’s how you lose weight sustainably,” he said.

http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/health/dr-oz-offers-dieting-shortcuts

September 28 Dr In Case You Missed It

2010-09-28T14:36:00.000-04:00

Dr Oz In Case You Missed It Today

Dr Oz Thyroid Cancer

The fastest growing cancer in women is Thyroid Cancer. So the next time you need an X ray insist on a lead apron with a thyroid guard to protect yourself against radiation.

Dr Oz Self Exam For Thyroid Cancer

Unlock the power of Noni Fruit, a 32 ounce bottle of Noni Juice costs about $18 and can be found online and Health Food Stores.

Dr. Audrey Kunin has developed a wrinkle fighting lotion using Noni fruit (Dr Audrey Kunin Noni Wrinkle Lotion) full of polyphenols that helps build collagen. – Dr Oz and Chris Kulham says Noni Fruit has potent anti aging properties that can help you look younger and live longer too.

Noni For The Heart
Noni For The Pancreas
Noni For Joint Pain

Dr Oz Noni Fruit

Dr Oz 4 Dollar Store Anti Aging Secrets

Look for a moisturizer with the key ingredient ascorbic acid at the dollar store to help rebuild your collagen.

The dollar store solution was vitamin C moisturizer at the dollar store. Look for ascorbic acid on the ingredient list. Dr Kunin said she found some of the top brands in the dollar store. Use the vitamin C moisturizer once in the morning and that should do it and build collagen.

Temporary Lip Plumper to keep the fat in the lips.
Ginseng tea bags for crows feet.
Pumpkin pie filling for smooth skin - Pumpkin contains an amazing natural fruit acid, alpha hydroxy acid which is going to help smooth the skin.

Dr Oz Dollar Store Anti Aging Secrets

September 27 Dr Oz In Case You Missed It

2010-09-27T14:48:00.000-04:00

Another informative day today on The Dr Oz Show, and the things he wants us to remember for this segment called Dr Oz In Case You Missed It.

Women after 40 should eat more fiber, try eating 25 grams a day or take a fiber supplement so you will feel full and eat less. After 40 your estrogen levels drop which causes insulin levels to go up and thyroid levels to go down, both of which increase hunger. Thus we end up eating more and burning fewer calories, which adds to the fat deep inside our belly known as omentum fat.

Soluble fiber is your best defense against hunger and belly fat. It fills you up fast so you eat less and stay satisfied. At 40 you should consume 25 grams of fiber daily. Consider these excellent sources from Dr. Oz

Dr Oz Metabolism Boosters For Under Five Dollars

Dr Oz's hotlist pick for fiber is GG Bran Crispbread and metabolim booster Oolong Tea, the polyphenols in tea help fight fat.

Dr Oz Hotlist Giveaway Gaiam Balance Ball Chair Perfect Portion Digital Food Scale

Treat your tension headaches with over the counter gel capsules which will desolve in your stomach faster for quicker relief. Dr. Oz Investigates: Headaches – Learn the difference between migraine, cluster and tension headaches and the proper treatment for each kind of pain. Knowing the kind of headache you have is the key to headache relief.

Dr Oz Cluster Headaches Migraine Headaches And Tension Headaches

Dr Oz says we over medicate ourselves with things we think are safe like these mixture headache meds, and all of the the caffeine in particular can fuel this rebound headache. Large doses of acetaminophen can also damage your liver, but then again Ibuprofen can cause kidney issues.

Dr Oz Number One Headache Medication Mistake And Rebound Headaches

Go to droz.com Tuesday, September 28, at 3 p.m. EST for your chance to win the products featured on Dr. Oz’s Hot List. The first 5 people to submit their entries will receive:

1. Dr Oz Perfect Portions Digital Scale + Nutrition Facts Display
2. Dr Oz Gaiam Balance Ball Chair
3. Dr Oz GG Scandinavian Bran Crispbread