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Dr. Oz Gone Wild: 50 Embarrassing Health Questions
Enclosed within is the run down for embarrassing health questions 26 through 50. The task was challenging but persistence saw the project to the stunning end!
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Dr. Oz Gone Wild: 50 Embarrassing Health Questions
Embarrassing Questions 1 - 25 are in a seperate post here.
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #26:
I have jiggly arms,
how can I tone them?
Dr. Oz recommends doing tricep
extension exercises while holding a weight. He used a quart of milk
as an example of what to use if you don't have free-weights at home.
A can of soup also works great.
[Here are four tricep exercises for
women, demonstrated by women. The videos on this website show how
several tricep exercises, in addition to the extension, that can be
done either at a gym or just as easily at home with a chair and a
small weight.]
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #27:
What can I do about smelly feet?
Dr. Oz recommended putting a little
baby powder in shoes to absorb moisture.
[Smelly feet, or foot odor, is caused
by bacteria. Shoes provide the perfect environment for bacteria to
thrive: dark, warm and moist. Some feet sweat more than others, as a
normal function of their personal biology. All that moisture is an
all-you-can-eat buffet for bacteria. According to the website run by
Discovery Health, to reduce foot stink: wash the feet daily (twice a
day might be nice too) with anti-bacterial soap, wear cotton socks
and change them several times a day (if possible), let your shoes air
out at least 24 hours before wearing again, wear well-ventilated
shoes (if possible), use charcoal based shoe inserts that will absorb
the moisture, bacteria and odor.]
http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/information/anatomy/question5141.htm
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #28:
When I shave I get razor
bumps, what can I do?
Dr. Oz explained that razor bumps are
caused by irritated skin. He suggests to change the razor often,
after a few uses, and to keep the razor dry.
[Razor bumps are caused by the hair
follicles becoming irritated by the striping of skin as well as the
hair curling back into the skin, otherwise known as an ingrown hair.
The websites MotherNature.com and ModernMom.com both recommend to stop shaving.
Waxing
may be something to look in to, although it costs more then shaving
at home, waxing can lessen the amount of ingrown hairs that appear
and it is preformed much less frequently then shaving. If that is not
an option then make sure the legs are warmed by bathing before
shaving, use a saving gel ideally with soothing aloe instead of soap,
and shave in the direction the hair grows. Changing the razor often
will provide for a cleaner cut to the hair when shaving. A dull blade
will cause more irritation.]
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #29 and
30: What can you do
about hair growing in weird places and
grey hairs?
The answer to both questions, according
to Dr. Oz is to pluck. Be sure to pull the hair out from the root to
avoid trauma to the skin.
[Contrary to popular myth, plucked hair
will not grow back faster and one plucked grey hair will not cause 10
more to grow in its place. If you have a lot of weird hair or a lot
of grey hair then plucking may turn into a time consuming and painful
obsession especially if the weird place is also a sensitive place.
The alternatives: laser hair removal for the one and hair color for
the other.]
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Questions About
Nipples
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #31:
I have bumps on my nipples,
please tell me I'm normal.
The areola is the area around the
nipple that is usually darker in color than skin. Bumps around the
areola are completely natural and they're called Montgomery Glands.
Their job is to lubricate the aerola and sometimes a clear or white
fluid can be excreted from them and typically this is normal, If the
nipple or areola becomes red, scaly and flaky this can be a sign of
infection or even cancer.
[I found this great website 007b.com,
the “b” is for breasts, or the Female Intelligence Agency that
has an informative run down of normal areola and nipples along with
some details on when things are not normal.
http://www.007b.com/nipple_gallery.php
The Montgomery Glands can become
inflamed and pimples can develop, this too is normal and the body
needs to process through the irritation and the pimple will go away
on its own. However, cysts can also develop on the nipple and the
areola which can, at first, look like a pimple that doesn't go away.
Cysts should be looked at by a health care professional. The linked
page also shows a great example of breast variety. We're all
individuals after all and our birthday suits are all different.]
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #32:
Are inverted nipples
normal or is something wrong?
Dr. Oz states that if the nipples have
always been inverted, from childhood, then they are normal. If
nipples suddenly become inverted that is a sign of a tumor or other
problem. The coopers ligaments provide the natural shape to the
breast and if these ligaments start to be pulled in adulthood it
means something has changed within the breast. Causes of pulling can
be mild infection all the way up a cancerous tumor. Call a doctor if
the nipples become inverted and you could save a life.
[The Female Intelligence Agency also
has a page regarding inverted nipples.]
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #33:
What can I eat to prevent hemorrhoids?
Dr. Oz recommends to plenty of whole
grains to bulk up the stool and lots of water
to soften the stool allowing for an easier exit.
[Hemorrhoids are very common in women
after giving birth. The strain and stress on the anal area during
childbirth puts pressure on the veins causing swelling and
irritation. There are over-the-counter supplements that help to
soften the stool as well as creams that help to support the skin
around the anus to reduce irritation. Severe hemorrhoids can be
treated with a surgery. Talk to your doctor if you develop
hemorrhoids, determine if they are severe, and to discuss treatment
options.]
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Questions #34 &
#35: What can you do
about skin tags and warts?
Dr. Oz shared that the only way to
remove skin tags and warts is to have a doctor freeze them off.
[According to PubMed.com,
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001851/
skin tags often develop later in live, are harmless and usually do
not have to be removed unless, due to location, they become irritated
frequently from things like clothing or normal body movements. If
cut, though, they can bleed heavily. My son had a skin tag at birth
and he fiddled with it enough that it came off leaving him with a
scar. I don't recommend this option. See a doctor if they are
troubling to discuss removal.
Warts generally need some attention,
says FamilyDoctor.com. They can show up in embarrassing places, can
bleed heavily when bumped, are contagious, and are often very
painful. Some warts can disappear on their own but others are as apt
to go away on their own as an unwelcome house guest. Over-the-counter
treatments can take weeks or months to remove a wart, have to be
applied multiple times a day and they may not be able to get rid of a
wart entirely. A doctor can burn or freeze a wart during one or
multiple office]
visits.
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #36:
What can I do about oily skin
on the face and hair?
Dr.
Oz recommended taking a Vitamin A
supplement to control oil on the skin.
[Totally news to me! LiveStrong.com
also recommends Vitamin A supplementation as a means to control
over-active oil on skin. Vitamin A supplements come in oil and dry
form with the oil form being the most used/recommended. There is no
dosage recommendation from either LiveStrong or Dr. Oz. Starting with
small doses is a great way to start and while at the vitamin store
take a look at the highest level available as a guide. Cod
liver oil is a natural source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D
and will also provide with body the beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.
The website also recommends zinc
and Vitamin B-2
to support normal levels of oil on the skin. They recommend zinc at
9mg for women and 12mg for men. For B-2 they are calling for 1.1mg
for women and 1.3 to 1.6mg for men]
http://www.livestrong.com/article/203735-how-to-control-oily-skin-with-vitamin-a-pills/
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #37:
After eating a meal, I feel so tired
that I could fall asleep on the table. Is that normal?
Becoming sleepy
after a meal is completely normal. After we eat food, our
body sends as much energy that's available to the digestive process
which can cause sleepiness.
[Taking a bit of a rest after eating
supports the body in sending energy to digest food but our lives
don't commonly allow for a siesta after each meal. As with any
digestion issue, the first thing that comes to my mind is
supplementation with digestive enzymes.
Read Part One of 50 Embarrassing Questions for more information on
digestive enzymes.]
Dr. Oz Questions Your Spouse is
Too Afraid to Ask
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #38: My
husband is always readjusting himself
- standing up, wiggling around - could there be something wrong?
Dr. Oz says that male readjustments are
normal. There is not enough room down there for everything to be
comfortable. Men engage in a variety of amusing techniques to shift
the package around: hands in pockets, adjusting the belt, walking
weird. While it's all very funny in this setting, there could be
something else going on. Lots of itching can be a concern. The groin
area is another one of those body spaces that bacterial love because
it's dark and moist down there. Jock itch, the fungus among men, can
be very uncomfortable and even painful. Dr. Oz suggests that men wear
boxers instead of briefs to allow for more air flow. Anti-fungal
powders and creams can be purchased over-the-counter.
[If athlete's foot, fungus on the feet,
is also an issue then the foot fungus could have been spread to the
groin area when underwear is put on or when toweling off after a
shower. If both are present, then both need to be treated to prevent
further spread. Should either the foot or groin fungus rash become
blistered, is very painful or continues to spread then it's time to
see a doctor.]
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #39:
My wife is constantly burping
at night after dinner, is that normal?
Eating certain foods relaxes the
juncture between stomach and esophagus enabling gasses to escape the
stomach and travel up to become a belch. Foods like wine, dark
chocolate, beer, take simethicone
[EveryDayHealth.com has a list of foods
that make you go burp that pretty much covers every type of common
food. The nitty-gritty is that any food could be a challenge for any
system to digest under any given circumstance. Again, digestive
enzymes come into the discussion. Enzymes break down food and most
everyone can benefit for a bit of digestive support. See this post
for details on enzymes.
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #40:
Can picking your nose make
you sick?
No [but it sure is gross!]. Dr. Oz
recommends using a neti pot to rid the nostrils of dreaded boogers.
[You really can find anything online.
Dr. Friedrich Bischinger, a lung specialist in Austria says that
picking the boogers and then eating them is a natural, and free,
immune booster and the practice should be socially adopted and widely
encouraged. No joke. Check out the fascinating website
DamnInteresting.com where I have learned that there are terms a
definitions for the act of picking and eating nose slime: “In
the scientific and medical communities, the technical name for using
one’s finger to extract boogers is rhinotillexis, and doing so
compulsively is termed rhinotillexomania. The act of eating the
resulting harvest is called mucophagy.”]
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #41:
What can I do about hair flakes?
[Otherwise known as dandruff.]
Dr. Oz recommends using a shampoo with
the ingredient ketoconazole and leave on for 5 minutes before
rinsing.
[Never heard of it but it sounds like
nasty stuff. According to RxList.com, ketoconazole is an anti-fungal
agent with side effects ranging from itchy scalp to hair loss and all
the way to redness, swelling and oozing of effected skin. Yikes!
Dandruff can be an indication of dry scalp and sure fungus could work
its way in there but until you know that fungus is a contributing
factor I'd look towards moisturizing shampoos with healthy oils.
Aubrey has great hair care products most of which feature
moisturizing coconut oil.]
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #42:
What can I do about frequent urinary
tract infections (UTI)?
Dr. Oz recommends drinking peppermint
tea to stop the bacteria.
[Now that's just so simplistic as to
have moved into the area of unhelpful considering this is an issue
that can lead to kidney infections and permanent damage to the
kidneys if left untreated. A frequent infection is cause for concern,
in my book, and a wake up call to determine the underlying cause.
UTI's can be caused from any number of things: sexual activity,
hormonal changes, wiping incorrectly, resisting the urge to pee and
holding urine, a compromised immune system from other diseases. If
UTI's have become an issue then looking into supplements to maintain
urinary tract health may be useful. Cranberry
– capsules or unsweetened cranberry juice – can be utilized to
create an environment in the tract that is less desirable for
bacteria to hold in. Also, D-Mannose
has been very popular in the last few years. D-Mannose is the sugar
that can be found in cranberries and other fruit that creates a
no-vacancy sign for bacteria. It is a more concentrated form of the
beneficial sugar in the fruit.
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #43:
What can I do to “cure” wrinkles
and fine lines or prevent
them?
Dr. Oz recommends using a moisturizer
with an SPF of 30.
[Well, sister, let me break the news to
you: there is no “cure” for wrinkles (surgery just puts it off).
And here's another blow, in case the bubble hasn't burst, once you
hit 30 your skin is considered to be in the “mature”
classification. Add it to the short list of guarantees in this life
– wrinkles happen. Here's where our friends collagen, hydration,
regular and consistent sleep, and healthy eating come in.
http://watchingdroz.blogspot.com/search/label/collagen
I would only use SPF facial
moisturizers when I'm going out in the sun for an entire day and I am
what many would call butt-white and I have also had skin cancer.
Since the majority of the American population does not go out in the
sun long enough to store up sufficient amounts of Vitamin D, sun
damage is only part of the wrinkle puzzle. Yes, sun damage can age
the skin prematurely but using sunscreen daily when not actually
exposed to the sun translates to layer upon layer of chemicals for
the body to process through – topical sunscreens contain chemicals,
no way around it – thus increasing the risk of chemical overload
associated diseases. When I go out in the sun I opt for a hat instead
of sunscreen to protect my head and face from further sun damage. I
think it's time to bring back functional hats as modern fashion.]
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #44:
One of my toes goes in different direction, is that normal?
Dr. Oz says this is caused from a
bunion. If putting on your shoe
causes pain then it may be time to see a podiatrist.
[A bunion is a boney growth on the toe
that can be something your born with or caused by wearing tight
shoes. Whereas a corn is a thick
callous that forms on the toes also generally caused by squeezing
feet into adorable, but small, shoes. A bunion if left untreated can
cause severe bone deformity on the toes and, in the case of a distant
aunt that I met only once, can lead to major foot surgery, extreme
pain, and the need to learn how to walk after removal. All that to
look cute in a pair of heels? And my daughter wonders why I don't
wear heels any bigger than what's on my hiking boots – which are
men's and one size larger than my feet measurements to allow my toes
spread out. Prevention tip: wear shoes that fit the feet.]
Dr. Oz Couples Health Couch
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #45:
What can I do about my husband's smelly
mustache?
[Yuck! Don't kiss it, whatever you do,
unless he cleans it!] Dr. Oz says the mustache is like a petri dish.
[Imagine all the food and drink that get in those hairs throughout
the day and if not cleaned how much bacteria can grow – again,
yuck!] Use a toothbrush [dedicated to mustaches only], dip it in
witch hazel, to clean the
mustache everyday.
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #46: My
wife has callouses on her feet,
making it uncomfortable to cuddle.. What can we do?
Make an abrasive, exfoliating
scrub with epsom salt and olive oil.
[This is a great opportunity for the
hubby to pamper his wife with an at-home spa treatment. The
exfoliating scrub is great but I would start with soaking the feet in
a warm bath of epsom salt and maybe some relaxing lavender essential
oil. All you need is an inexpensive plastic tub big enough for the
feet. A gentle exfoliation after the bath and a bit of favorite
lotion with a foot massage and: hello sweet prince it's time to go
cuddle!]
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #47:
What can I do about bad body odor?
Dr. Oz recommended corn starch and
lemon juice.
[I'm not clear on if this should be
used as a deodorant or taken internally? Another option is to
chlorophyll. The green pigment
found in plants can also be taken internally as a mild detoxifier and
natural antibacterial agent. As we've learned from Dr. Oz, bacteria
causes odor from feet to bad breath and it applies to general body
odor as well. Many chlorophyll supplement products say natural
internal deodorizer right on the label.]
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #48:
His snoring keeps her up
at night. What can she do?
Dr. Oz recommends nose strips to open
airways and reduce the sound.
[Nose strips
don't work in every situation, including my husbands. He has tried
the stripes, homeopathic remedies, breathing exercises and nothing
helps. An elbow to the ribs or a swift kick on the shins is only a
temporary fix. At this point he really should see a doctor to
determine the cause and find a solution. I've heard of implants
placed on the soft palette of the roof of the mouth to eliminate the
vibrations that cause the annoying and sleep-depriving sounds of
snoring. But, sigh, you can lead a horse to water but...yeah, and not
even 21 years of kicks, jabs and punches have inspired him seek
medical help. Most nights I fall asleep before he gets to bed and if
I'm asleep before the vocal quakes begin then I'm usually good for
the night. If he goes to sleep before me, don't be surprised, honey,
if you wake up with bruises.
Dr. Oz Embarrassing Question #49:
Should I be concerned with my wife suddenly talking
in her sleep?
Dr.
Oz recommended that the wife keep sleep log and see to a sleep
specialist if it persists.
[Hmmm, simplicity is great except,
again, when there's little value associated with it. My first thought
is stress – also the answer to many health issues. Could she be
under new and overwhelming stress or could long-term, unresolved and
unreleased stress have built to a level where her brain feels the
only outlet is to vent during R.E.M.?]
#50 – The Number One
Embarrassing Question
How can I boost my libido?
For women, Dr. Oz recommends taking
black cohosh, which also may
provide relief of vaginal dryness,
at 40 drops twice a day. [Nothing mentioned for men!] He also
encourages talking with your partner to connect in your relationship.
[Libido is a complex animal. Lowered
libido can be the result of, can you guess?...stress! Also our
annoying friend, sleep-deprivation, and wacky hormones and worn out
adrenals can all play a role a of interest in making whoopie. And
definitely don't discount the talking part (men don't roll your
eyes). If there is no satisfaction or comfort or communication within
intimacy there isn't going to be any. Being comfortable with your
partner and your body is extremely important in a healthy sexual
relationship so when things aren't working the issues can be
discussed openly and each partner knows they will be heard. Multiple
issues could be effecting libido at any given time. It's important to
listen to your body and narrow down the possible concerns then take
it one issue at a time. When there are layers to work through, taking
on each one in turn can lean to greater success then trying to tackle
everything at once. By all means see a doctor to eliminate health
issues. It may even be a good idea to look into a marital counselor
who has experience with sexual issues to help the couple overcome
obstacles in intimacy.]
Dr. Oz's bottom line on embarrassing
health question: Don't get hurt because you are embarrassed to ask.
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